❤️‍🔥 The absolutely wonderful musician/educator/activist JD Samson of Le Tigre and MEN joins Menopunks this week to get deep into the their storied life of defying binary expectations, ditching self imposed bodily shame, breaking through feminization fear of HRT, using intuition to guide creative process and personal style, accessing HRT in Perimenopause to curb symptoms early, how to cultivate peri/meno community care, how much better the world will be once the queer matriarchy rises and a boatload of peri/meno hacks from Alicia !!

We loved talking to you JD!  Thank you for sharing so beautifully and vulnerably. 😍❤️‍🔥🏳️‍⚧️⚡️

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⚡️🤘HORMONES ARE HEALTHCARE🤘⚡️

⚡️MENOPUNKS IS A MISINFORMATION SHATTERING FEATURE DOCUMENTARY AND PODCAST ABOUT PERI/MENOPAUSE AND THE CREATIVE PROCESS SEEN THROUGH THE LENS OF DEFIANT GENX MUSICIANS AND ARTISTS, TRAILBLAZING DOCTORS AND OPINIONATED ICONS ⚡️🎬

⚡️JOIN THE MENOPUNKS MOVEMENT FOR HORMONAL ACCESS & REPRODUCTIVE JUSTICE: www.menopunks.com ⚡️

#menopause #perimenopause #transmasc #hormonesarehealthcare  #menopunks #transrightsarehumanrights

CHAPTERS:

00:31 Introduction to Menopunks Podcast

00:37 Introduction to JD Samson and their Journey

06:03 Teaching and Learning from Students

09:06 The Impact of Social Media on Creativity

11:15 The Story Behind Joining La Tigre

13:53 Navigating Gender Identity in the Music Scene

16:18 The Sexualization and Visibility of Gender Expression

19:12 The Importance of Vulnerability in Art

21:47 Reproductive Health and Hormonal Experiences

24:33 Facing Perimenopause and Hormonal Changes

27:24 Navigating Hormone Therapy Choices

28:36 Understanding Hormone Impact on Health

29:27 The Journey Through Menopause

30:21 Debunking Myths Around Hormone Therapy

31:51 The Testosterone Conversation

33:14 The Importance of Hormonal Balance

34:25 The Role of Hormones in Health

35:22 Inclusion in the Hormonal Conversation

36:44 Vaginal Estrogen and Its Benefits

38:29 Misinformation and Hormonal Health

39:45 Generational Perspectives on Hormone Use

41:48 The Importance of Preventative Healthcare

44:09 Recognizing Symptoms of Hormonal Changes

45:53 Optimizing Hormonal Health

46:44 The Importance of Gender Affirming Care

49:24 Hormonal Health and Longevity

54:20 The Historical Context of Hormone Therapy

57:16 The Current State of Hormone Access

01:03:03 Empowerment Through Hormonal Understanding

01:05:54 The Vision for a Hormone-Informed Future

01:10:56 Introduction to Menopunks and Its Movement

01:10:57 Exploring the Cultural Impact of Menopause

⚡️On this weeks pod we laugh-cry and deep dive into plotting a misandrist uprising with Moji Alawode-El & Lizz Winstead the founders of Abortion Access Front & Co-Hosts of Feminist Buzzkills Podcast! ⚡️

Two of our absolute favorite voices on the frontlines fighting for our rights, Moji & Lizz join Alicia to share their brilliant activist tactics to counter abortion bans, the importance of sharing our peri/meno and abortion stories, how they fight misogyny with genius comedy every week, the universally beneficial power of disrupting gender bias in healthcare, how the attack on our trans community is an attack on everyone, envisioning a future with ENSURED ACCESS TO HRT & REPRODUCTIVE JUSTICE for all and so much more! ⚡️

⚡️Felt so good to laugh so hard during times as FCKED as these!  Thx for joining us Moji & Lizz!! Yr the best! ⚡️

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⚡️HORMONES ARE HEALTHCARE⚡️

❤️‍🔥MENOPUNKS PODCAST IS NOW EMPOWERED BY Planned Parenthood Columbia Willamette! Visit PPCW.ORG to make an appointment with a peri/meno trained clinician today. ❤️‍🔥⚡️

WE SEE U❤️‍🔥WE HEAR U❤️‍🔥WE ARE U❤️‍🔥WE GOT U

⚡️MENOPUNKS IS A MISINFORMATION SHATTERING FEATURE DOCUMENTARY AND PODCAST ABOUT PERI/MENOPAUSE AND THE CREATIVE PROCESS SEEN THROUGH THE LENS OF DEFIANT GENX MUSICIANS AND ARTISTS, TRAILBLAZING DOCTORS AND OPINIONATED CELEBRITY CULTURE BEARERS ⚡️🎬 🎤🤘🏼 Alicia J. Rose

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CHAPTERS

00:31 Introduction to Menopunks Podcast

00:37 Introduction to the Metapunks Podcast and Guests

03:32 The Role of Humor in Activism

06:27 Overview of Abortion Access Front (AAF)

09:19 Feminist Buzzkills Podcast: A Platform for Reproductive Rights

12:06 The State of Reproductive Rights and Activism

14:49 The Need for Accountability and Change

17:24 Hormonal Justice and Women's Health

19:25 The Hormone Gap: A Hidden Crisis

21:27 Empowerment Through Hormones: Breaking the Stigma

23:54 The Trust Deficit: Women of Color and Medical Innovation

26:51 The Importance of Sharing Stories: Building Community

29:27 The Fight for Women's Health: Advocacy and Action

34:57 Mobilizing for Change: The Menopunkapalooza Initiative

39:43 The Power of Storytelling

40:29 Navigating Menopause: A Generational Gap

42:06 Feminism and the Evolution of Women's Health

45:05 The Rise of Fourth Wave Feminism

46:44 Backlash and the Trad Wife Phenomenon

49:06 Cultural Extraction and Collective Trauma

52:53 The Role of Art in Social Change

01:00:05 The Hormonal Conversation: Women's Needs and Desires

01:04:39 Andropause and Hormonal Imbalance: A Shared Experience

01:08:25 Gender Affirming Care: A Human Right

01:12:08 Imagining a Better Future: A Matriarchal Vision

01:19:48 Empowerment Through Hormones: Personal Experiences and Insights

01:23:26 Introduction to Menopunks and Its Movement

01:23:27 Exploring the Cultural Impact of Menopause

#menopause #perimenopause #menopunks #hormonesarehealthcare

⚡️🌈❤️‍🔥On this weeks pod we talk to the absolutely brilliant and hilarious Peaches Nisker about next leveling your power during/after peri/menopause! We dive into her wild and surprising ride into early meno at 40, her bumpy journey seeking hormonal relief, her beautiful commitment to maximizing Queer joy and liberation, how to lean into midlife creativity with serious sass and vigor, how to unite community on the road to revolution, how to inspire inter-generational change in dark times and SO. MUCH. MORE.  It was a bucket list dream come true to ask all our burning Q’s, get a chance to know the fabulous musical empath behind the magical performances she delivers night after night and turn her on to vaginal estrogen!! Thank you for sharing yourself with us cause MENOPUNKS are here for it!!🤘😍🤘⚡️

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WE SEE U❤️‍🔥WE HEAR U❤️‍🔥WE ARE U❤️‍🔥WE GOT U

⚡️MENOPUNKS IS A MISINFORMATION SHATTERING FEATURE DOCUMENTARY AND PODCAST ABOUT PERI/MENOPAUSE AND THE CREATIVE PROCESS SEEN THROUGH THE LENS OF DEFIANT GENX MUSICIANS AND ARTISTS, TRAILBLAZING DOCTORS AND OPINIONATED CELEBRITY CULTURE BEARERS ⚡️🎬 🎤 ALICIA J. ROSE

DESIGN: JEN SBRAGIA

DISTRIBUTION: RUINOUS MEDIA

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CHAPTERS:

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

02:34 Celebration and Connection Through Music

05:36 Intergenerational Joy and Community

08:51 Navigating Menopause and Hormone Therapy

12:24 The Impact of Hormones on Creativity

15:47 Normalizing Conversations Around Menopause

19:52 Exploring Hormonal Health and Well-being

24:06 The Impact of Hormone Replacement Therapy

27:09 Personal Experiences with Hormonal Treatments

29:21 The Need for Menopause Education

33:41 The Controversy of Testosterone

36:03 Gender Affirming Care and Its Challenges

39:00 The Intersection of Politics and Gender Identity

43:02 Censorship and Artistic Expression in Germany

44:36 The Fight for Rights and Community

45:30 Hormone Therapy and Women's Health

48:20 Empowerment Through Access to Hormones

50:22 Matriarchal Rise and Societal Change

52:08 Finding Joy and Pleasure in Life

56:01 Peaches' New Music and Tour Plans

01:01:57 Introduction to Menopunk and Its Movement

01:01:58 Exploring the Cultural Impact of Menopause

#menopause #perimenopause #hormonesarehealthcare

⚡️WOOHOO IT’S MENOPUNKAPALOOZA MONTH!🎸🥁💥

❤️‍🔥 PLANNED PARENTHOOD is now an empowering sponsor of MENOPUNKAPALOOZA - 2 days of Menopunk powered concerts and PERI/MENO RESOURCE FAIR June 26/27 IN Portland OR❤️‍🔥

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⚡️On this weeks pod we talk with the brilliant leaders at the helm of PLANNED PARENTHOOD COLUMBIA WILLAMETTE - Dr Kate Shaw OB/GYN CMOO & Dr. Sara Kennedy OB/GYN CEO about the ground breaking work PPCW is doing to usher in a hormonal revolution! ⚡️

⁠MORE ABOUT MIDLIFE SERVICES AT PPCW⁠

We are honored to amplify PPCW's FANTASTIC midlife care services. Once riot grrrls and upstart punks, now rockstar crones ready to riot, we are going to shout from the rooftops that PPCW is here to help Menopunks get the care they need, wherever they need it - RIGHT NOW.

00:00 Introduction to Planned Parenthood and the Podcast

03:52 The Importance of Midlife Care

06:45 Understanding Menopause and Perimenopause

09:34 The Impact of Education on Women's Health

12:20 Generational Shifts in Women's Health Advocacy

14:58 The Role of Hormones in Women's Health

17:38 The Women's Health Initiative and Its Consequences

20:03 Current Challenges in Women's Health

23:05 Access to Care and Telehealth Solutions

25:46 The Future of Women's Health Care

30:24 Normalizing Hormone Therapy Discussions

33:02 The Importance of Being Heard in Healthcare

36:01 Expanding Midlife Care Across the Nation

39:37 Accessing Care at Planned Parenthood

41:38 Driving Change Through Patient Advocacy

45:58 Understanding Perimenopause and Hormone Therapy

51:27 The Impact of Recent FDA Decisions on Hormone Therapy

55:12 Transforming Midlife Care

56:30 Hormones as Preventative Healthcare

58:07 Empowerment Through Hormonal Health

01:00:31 The Future of Women's Health

01:03:07 The Fight for Health Equity

01:04:55 Menopunks and Planned Parenthood Collaboration

01:06:33 Accessing Hormonal Care

01:12:58 Finding Care with PPCW

01:20:39 Introduction to Menopunk and Its Movement

01:20:40 Exploring the Cultural Impact of Menopause

⚡️WOOHOO IT’S MENOPUNKAPALOOZA MONTH!🎸🥁💥

❤️‍🔥 CATCH Teresa's band PRISM BITCH FRIDAY 6/26 at the Mission Theater in Portland with NIGHT BRUNCH AND DARKSWOON 🎸⚡️

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⚡️On this weeks episode, we talk to Teresa Esguerra - incredible drummer of Prism Bitch & Built to Spill ! 😍❤️‍🔥 We deep dive into Teresa’s kismetic musical history, how to escape the patriarchal shame spiral of peri/menopause, how to listen to your body and know what the hell it’s trying to tell you, how to overcome misplaced fear of hormones, how to inform yourself about peri/menopause when your community doesn’t, how to tap into surprising new creative territory in midlife, how hysterectomies should be a last resort not an “easy fix” to women’s pain, how GENX rockers are destined to lead the way to a hormonal revolution and so much more! ❤️‍🔥

🌈Teresa thank u for sharing and laughing your buns off with us! Yr the fcking coolest!! 🥁😍🌈

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MENOPUNKS PODCAST IS EMPOWERED BY PLANNED PARENTHOOD COLUMBIA-WILLAMETTE🤘❤️‍🔥

⚡️MENOPUNKS IS A MISINFORMATION SHATTERING FEATURE DOCUMENTARY AND PODCAST ABOUT PERI/MENOPAUSE AND THE CREATIVE PROCESS SEEN THROUGH THE LENS OF DEFIANT GENX MUSICIANS AND ARTISTS, TRAILBLAZING DOCTORS AND OPINIONATED CELEBRITY ICONS ⚡️🎬🎤 Alicia J. Rose

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DESIGN: JEN SBRAGIA

DISTRO: RUINOUS MEDIA

CHAPTERS:

00:00 Introduction to Menopunks Podcast

03:52 Musical Journey and Touring Life

06:23 Navigating Menopause and Health Challenges

09:04 Understanding Hysterectomy and Its Implications

11:38 Hormonal Health and Healthcare Inequities

13:48 Personal Experiences with Menopause and Music

16:10 The Impact of Hormones on Health and Well-being

18:03 Conversations on Women's Health and Advocacy

22:30 The Callousness of Women's Healthcare

25:42 Hormones and Aging: A Gendered Perspective

26:55 The Impact of COVID on Women's Health

27:49 Generational Wins in Hormone Therapy

29:32 The Fight for Women's Health Rights

34:40 The Echo Chamber of Misinformation

36:23 Empowerment Through Music and Identity

43:06 The Struggle for Acceptance of Science

43:43 Navigating Hormone Therapy Options

45:38 Understanding Hormone Therapy and Self-Titration

47:21 Breaking the Stigma Around Hormone Therapy

48:49 The Burden of Suffering and Societal Expectations

52:07 The Importance of Access to Hormone Therapy

54:22 Reclaiming Hormone Therapy from Weaponization

55:47 The Cultural and Economic Costs of Hormone Access

01:01:30 Human Affirming Care Beyond Gender

01:02:30 Reimagining the Later Years

01:04:19 The Joy of Drumming and Hormonal Health

01:05:25 Patriarchy and Societal Expectations

01:07:01 Voices for Change

01:07:49 The Hormonal Access Crisis

01:10:00 Envisioning a Matriarchal Future

01:13:02 Collective Success and Community Care

01:15:14 Empowerment Through Knowledge and Action

01:20:58 Introduction to Menopunk and Its Movement

01:20:59 Exploring the Cultural Impact of Menopause

⚡️WOOHOO IT’S MENOPUNKAPALOOZA MONTH!❤️‍🔥🎸🎤💥🌈⚡️

⚡️On this weeks pod we talk to MENOPUNKAPALOOZA headliners Calamity Jane - Gilly Ann Hanner, Lisa Koenig & new addition Mandy Morgan!!!

We get the unreal deets of how an infamous 1992 opening gig for NIRVANA led to collective PTSD, how musical creativity can become a spiritual mainline, how to flip debilitating trauma into profound strength, how accessing HRT may have supercharged their path to reinvention, why collaborating on music is more healing than ever in peri/menopause, how to find and raise your voice for yourself and your community, how to channel middle aged punk rage into a hormonal revolution that may save us ALL and SO MUCH MORE! ⚡️

❤️‍🔥WE ARE THRILLED TO BE HOSTING THE 35 YEAR REUNION OF THIS ICONIC TRIO AT MENOPUNKAPALOOZA! We need Calamity Jane energy now more than ever to power up for the 🤬 fight for hormonal justice ahead. LFG🤘🎸❤️‍🔥

⚡️DO U HAVE YOUR TIX YET? ⚡️

MENOPUNKAPALOOZA KICKOFF

Friday JUNE 26 at the Mission Theater with Prism Bitch, Night Brunch and Darkswoon + premiere of new Menopunks Teaser

MENOPUNKAPALOOZA MAINSTAGE W/ PERI/MENO RESOURCE FAIR

June 27 at the Crystal Ballroom with Calamity Jane, Berzerk, All Girl Summer Fun Band, Gabalanch, Puerta Negra, Party Witch, Grizzly + DJ Allison Wolfe of Bratmobile and Menopunks of Comedy: MX. Dahlia Belle, Arlo Weierhauser, Brooks and the Ménage Áh Twáts.

🤘SEE YOU IN PORTLAND!🤘

⚡️❤️‍🔥MENOPUNKS PODCAST IS PROUDLY EMPOWERED BY PLANNED PARENTHOOD COLUMBIA WILLAMETTE - GET CARE NOW!❤️‍🔥⚡️

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⚡️MENOPUNKS IS A MISINFORMATION SHATTERING FEATURE DOCUMENTARY AND PODCAST ABOUT PERI/MENOPAUSE AND THE CREATIVE PROCESS SEEN THROUGH THE LENS OF DEFIANT GENX MUSICIANS AND ARTISTS, TRAILBLAZING DOCTORS AND OPINIONATED CELEBRITY ICONS ⚡️🎬🎤 @ajrhq

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DISTRO: RUINOUS MEDIA

00:00 Introduction to Calamity Jane Reunion

02:43 The Origins of Calamity Jane

05:15 Revisiting the Past: What Happened to Calamity Jane?

09:06 Recording the Album: Martha Jane Cannery

11:56 The Ill-Fated Tour with Nirvana

19:45 The Impact of Courtney Love and the LA Scene

20:09 The Legendary Argentina Show

21:46 The Aftermath of Trauma

25:23 Reunion and Reflection

29:11 Creative Evolution in Your 50s

35:06 Rediscovering the Band's Unique Sound

38:47 Navigating Menopause and Creativity

41:41 Navigating Hormonal Changes

46:45 The Impact of Hormones on Creativity

53:21 Understanding Menopause and Hormonal Deficiency

01:00:38 Creativity Amidst Hormonal Challenges

01:00:43 Embracing Rage and Empowerment

01:02:51 Processing Emotions Through Music

01:03:49 Hormones and Personal Identity

01:04:34 The Importance of Self-Care

01:06:23 Understanding Hormone Therapy

01:10:18 Anticipation for Menapunkapalooza

01:12:15 The Spirituality of Music

01:15:18 Community and Connection at Menapunkapalooza

01:18:18 Introduction to Menopunk and Its Movement

01:18:19 Exploring the Cultural Impact of Menopause

⚡️On this “couples” episode we dive into the relationship dynamics of peri/menopause with pals Portia Sabin and Slim Moon! Long time punk musicians, music industry legends, life partners and parents of a teenager in red state Tennessee 😱, we chat with them about channeling deep empathy, embracing couples therapy to relearn how to listen and communicate, how to recognize peri/menopause sneak attacks from the outside, Portia’s sweaty and confounding pandemic rollercoaster into peri💦🥵, the importance of adjusting HRT levels as we age, the psychic challenges of navigating conservative politics as punk GenX parents, our wild 90’s indie punk history connections and so much more! 💥⚡️

⚡️So fun to get into it with these OG sweeties, welcome to the MenoPunks fam Portia & Slim!⚡️

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⚡️MENOPUNKS IS A MISINFORMATION SHATTERING FEATURE DOCUMENTARY AND PODCAST ABOUT PERI/MENOPAUSE AND THE CREATIVE PROCESS SEEN THROUGH THE LENS OF DEFIANT GENX MUSICIANS AND ARTISTS, TRAILBLAZING DOCTORS AND OPINIONATED CELEBRITY ICONS ⚡️🎬 ⁠Alicia J. Rose⁠

DESIGN: ⁠JEN SBRAGIA⁠

DISTRO: ⁠RUINOUS MEDIA⁠

THEME: ⁠PARTY WITCH⁠

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CHAPTERS:

00:00 Introduction to the Guests and Their Backgrounds

02:40 The Evolution of Their Relationship and Shared History

05:14 Navigating Perimenopause: Personal Experiences and Challenges

07:54 The Impact of COVID-19 on Mental Health and Hormonal Changes

10:47 Understanding Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) and Its Benefits

13:43 The Role of Misinformation in Women's Health

16:14 The Intersection of Hormones and Mental Health

18:53 Communication Strategies in Relationships During Stressful Times

21:44 Final Thoughts on Hormonal Health and Well-being

25:21 The Impact of Hormones on Well-being

27:27 Generational Perspectives on Hormonal Health

31:00 The Role of Misinformation in Women's Health

36:27 Historical Context of Hormone Therapy

41:52 Education and Politics in Tennessee

47:03 Racism and Disenfranchisement in Modern Politics

51:52 The Blatancy of Racism and Misogyny

53:43 The Stress on Democracy and the Need for Reform

56:20 The Rise of Matriarchy and Community

59:16 The Hormonal Revolution and Women's Empowerment

01:02:46 Generational Perspectives on Change

01:06:20 Imagining a Better Future

01:10:07 The Backlash Against Progress

01:15:07 The Call for a Revolution

01:17:26 Introduction to Menopunk and Its Movement

01:17:26 Exploring the Cultural Impact of Menopause

⚡️In this rollicking episode we sit down with legendary Jewish Lesbian folksinger & visual artist PHRANC for a wildly charming and deeply motivating chat. We dive into PHRANC’s early punk history, their bananas 80’s/90’s ascent to musical/cultural icon with the help of allies like Morrissey, the radical power of community care, how to fight fire with fire in the attack on Trans-rights, how misinformation about hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and ageism continues to ROB their generation of quality of life saving care, how storytelling is essential for LGBTQIA+ survival, their artistic evolution into sculpture and how seeing “youngins” Team Dresch in the early 90’s may have saved their musical life and so much more!⚡️

❤️‍🔥PHRANC is an absolute GEM of a human we are so jazzed to share this wonderful and hilarious convo with you!❤️‍🔥

MORE ABOUT PHRANC

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⚡️MENOPUNKS IS A MISINFORMATION SHATTERING FEATURE DOCUMENTARY AND PODCAST ABOUT PERI/MENOPAUSE AND THE CREATIVE PROCESS SEEN THROUGH THE LENS OF DEFIANT GENX MUSICIANS AND ARTISTS, TRAILBLAZING DOCTORS AND OPINIONATED CELEBRITY ICONS ⚡️🎬 Alicia J. Rose

DESIGN: JEN SBRAGIA

DISTRO: RUINOUS MEDIA

THEME: PARTY WITCH

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00:00 Introduction to Phranc and their Art

02:26 The Journey of Identity and Community

04:53 Phranc's Musical Evolution and Punk Roots

07:15 Navigating the Music Scene and Embracing Queerness

10:02 The Impact of Community on Artistic Expression

12:21 Reflections on the Past and the Future of Queer Music

15:33 Navigating the Punk Scene and Its Challenges

17:41 The Rise of Phranc: From Local to National Recognition

22:33 The Impact of Personal Loss and Artistic Evolution

31:56 Re-emergence as Hot August Phranc and Community Support

33:03 Community and Connection in Art

36:40 The Impact of Team Dresch on Phranc's Music

40:20 Navigating Menopause and Healthcare Challenges

45:35 The Politics of Hormone Therapy and Women's Health

52:25 Empowerment and the Future of Women's Health

54:23 The Visibility of Aging and Hormonal Health

55:15 Taking Control of Our Health

56:24 Radicalization Through Knowledge

57:41 The Power of Storytelling

59:07 The Menopunks Movement

01:00:29 Gender Affirming Care for All

01:01:59 Envisioning a Future of Hormonal Justice

01:04:14 Unity in the Fight for Rights

01:06:14 The Importance of Representation

01:08:25 Imagining a World with Access to Care

01:14:14 Introduction to Menopunks and Its Movement

01:14:14 Exploring the Cultural Impact of Menopause

⚡️This week we chat with noted cardiologist and fabulous women’s midlife care advocate @drjaynemorgan about the intersection of heart health and peri/menopause!  A total rockstar in her field, Dr. Morgan shares how her own harrowing perimenopause journey changed her understanding of how to treat women in midlife, what’s fact and fiction about HRT and heart health, the massive impact of systemic medical racism & misogyny on hormone research and treatment, the crucial role of social media in advocating for change, how to solve the mystery of heart palpitations and vertigo and so much more!⚡️

❤️‍🔥Dr. Morgan is a straight up spitfire and we are so grateful for the wildly informative chat!  THANK U FOR YOUR TIME YOU RULE!❤️‍🔥

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❤️‍🔥WE GOT U

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#menopause #perimenopause #hormonallyradicalized #hormonereplacementtherapy #hearthealth

⚡️This weeks pod features a motivating and hilarious chat with Carrie Hinton, founder of Lesbian Culture Club - Portland’s hottest queer social community that's making waves for its creative programming and focus on making deep IRL connections.   

Alicia and Carrie get down ‘n dirty about Carrie's own harrowing journey through Perimenopause into HRT, the power of mutual  care, supercharging the “whisper” network into a raging punk rock scream, the bananas game changing power of hormones and how they were criminally restricted for decades, how to perk up both your “south mouth” and “north mouth” with vaginal estrogen, tips on mobilizing our communities to demand a hormonal revolution and SO.MUCH.MORE.  

Carrie is absolutely killing it with LCC and shares insight on how making your own social club can transform the world around you.  Carrie you are the best. LFG!!❤️‍🔥🤘⚡️

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⚡️MENOPUNKS IS A MISINFORMATION SHATTERING FEATURE DOCUMENTARY AND PODCAST ABOUT PERI/MENOPAUSE AND THE CREATIVE PROCESS SEEN THROUGH THE LENS OF DEFIANT GENX MUSICIANS AND ARTISTS, TRAILBLAZING DOCTORS AND OPINIONATED CELEBRITY ICONS ⚡️🎬⁠ Alicia J. Rose ⁠⚡️

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DESIGN: ⁠⁠JEN SBRAGIA⁠⁠

DISTRIBUTION: ⁠⁠RUINOUS MEDIA⁠⁠

FISCAL SPONSOR: ⁠CATALYST FILM COLLECTIVE⁠

LEGAL: 6 MUSES

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Carrie Hinton and Lesbian Culture Club

03:02 Carrie's Journey to Community Building

06:03 Navigating Perimenopause: Symptoms and Experiences

08:55 The Importance of Hormone Replacement Therapy

11:58 Empowerment Through Gender Affirming Care

14:56 The Fight for Rights and Community Mobilization

17:51 Personal Transformation and Health Awareness

20:53 The Impact of Hormonal Changes on Mental Health

23:59 Conclusion: Embracing Change and Community Support

27:31 Navigating Health Challenges and Advocacy

29:20 The Importance of Self-Advocacy in Healthcare

31:39 The Historical Context of Hormone Therapy

33:20 The Impact of the Women's Health Initiative Study

36:44 The FDA's Recent Revisions on Hormone Therapy

39:15 Mobilizing Communities for Change

42:30 Rebranding Menopause and Empowering Women

46:44 The Call for Revolution and Community Action

54:12 Creating Safe Spaces for Conversations

55:12 The Power of Community Action

57:34 Channeling Rage into Revolution

01:00:15 Building Community through Shared Experiences

01:01:30 The Role of Hormone Replacement Therapy

01:04:45 Lesbian Culture Club: A Community for Connection

01:10:00 Expanding the Lesbian Culture Club Network

01:11:46 Exploring Hormone Replacement Therapy Options