In this hilarious and candid bonus episode, host Alysse Bryson is joined by Tamar Routly, Amy Liz Harrison, Anne Marie Cribbin, and Lane Kennedy for a deep dive into all things menopause — no whispering, no shame. Inspired by Oprah's ABC special "The Menopause Revolution," the crew unpacks brain fog, hormone havoc, and how living sober transforms the midlife journey. Packed with truth bombs, pop culture references, silver balls (trust us), and why thriving through menopause is a revolutionary act, this is the conversation every modern woman and sober seeker needs.
Timestamps:
[00:00] – The silver ball saga: lymphatic drainage, facial massage, and jokes
[01:25] – Meno-posse roll call
[05:30] – What is post-menopause, peri vs. post confusion, and doctor myths
[07:43] – Oprah’s "The Menopause Revolution": breakthroughs over breakdowns
[10:45] – Staying in touch with body signals in sobriety
[12:55] – Tracking symptoms, sweating, and the power of data
[14:34] – Drinking at menopause: self-medicating, hindsight, new perspectives
[16:38] – The role of heredity: will your menopause mimic your mom’s?
[18:40] – Alcohol and menopause: what the special skipped
[22:09] – Cognitive changes, insomnia, medical gaslighting, and why sobriety matters
[25:20] – Hormone shame, sex, and the “estrogen patch” moment
[26:01] – "The Golden Girls" effect: periwinkle t-shirts and mindset makeovers
[29:25] – Wisdom, friendship, and the celebratory “crone” mindset
[30:41] – Rapid-fire: favorite sober drinks & lady boss anthems
[34:37] – Netflix special pitches: "The Menopause Movement"
[35:26] – Tchotchke of the week: Golden Girls Little People
[37:08] – Final thoughts: thriving sober one hot flash at a time
Resources & Links:
-Watch: "An Oprah Winfrey Special: The Menopause Revolution"
-Sip: Do'Mo Functional Social Tonics
-Meet the Contributors
-Alcohol + Substance Use Disorder Guide
-Recovery Nonprofit Resource Guide
-LBGTQ+ Recovery Resource Guide
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Sobriety isn’t the end of the party—it’s just the start of a better one. Hosted by Alysse Bryson, media powerhouse and sobriety’s ultimate hype woman, and joined by Sober Curator contributors, The Sober Curator Podcast* delivers bold convos, pop culture deep dives, and zero-proof living that doesn’t suck. Whether you're sober, sober-curious, or just looking for good vibes without the hangover, we’ve got you covered. Subscribe now—because getting sober matters, staying sober matters more.
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