Episodes

  • Episode 23: CHANNELING DEFIANCE INTO CREATIVITY IN PERI/MENOPAUSE with Debora Iyall Of Romeo Void

    Episode 23: CHANNELING DEFIANCE INTO CREATIVITY IN PERI/MENOPAUSE with Debora Iyall Of Romeo Void
    Apr 17 2026
    ⚡️In this episode Alicia talks to the wonderful Debora Iyall - Indigenous vocalist/poet and driving force behind 80’s new wave legends Romeo Void. With groundbreaking feminist hits like “Never Say Never” and “A Girl In Trouble” Debora influenced countless GENX (and beyond) fans and musicians with her brash, confident voice and “give no fux” attitude as a rare full bodied woman of color at the inception of the MTV era. We get into her wild musical history, the importance of chemistry in collaboration, channeling defiance and rage into art, her hysterectomy/hormonal journey, her relentless activism, finding inner peace through creative expression and so much more. It was a joy to get to know Debora a little after being a fan since the early 80’s and srsly fascinating to hear why Romeo Void got shafted at the height of their popularity. HUGS D YR TRULY THE COOLEST!🤘😍🤘⚡️ 👏💥Snag a copy of Romeo Void’s limited double LP “Live 81-85” - their 🔥 songs captured at the height of their career lovingly curated and remastered - being released this week for Record store day!💥🤘👏❤️ FOLLOW DEBORA IYALL ON IG MORE ABOUT ROMEO VOID 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, TRAILBLAZING DOCTORS AND OPINIONATED CELEBRITY ICONS ⚡️🎬 @ajrhq ⁠⚡️GET ON THE LIST: www.menopunks.com ⚡️⁠ ⁠SUBSCRIBE⚡️AMPLIFY⚡️SUPPORT DESIGN: JEN SBRAGIA DISTRIBUTION: RUINOUS LEGAL: 6 MUSES Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Deborah Iyall and Her Journey 02:55 The Evolution of Romeo Void and Its Impact 05:54 Defiance and Vulnerability in Music 08:57 Art School Influence and Creative Expression 11:54 Navigating Hormonal Changes and Mental Health 14:46 The Power of Community and Activism 17:54 Reflections on Aging and Artistic Identity 27:01 Activism Through Art 29:34 The Impact of Hormone Therapy 35:33 Navigating the Music Industry 49:28 Punk, Activism, and Community 53:23 Legacy and Recognition in Music 55:22 The Power of Live Performance 01:00:16 Activism and Community Engagement 01:07:16 Empowering the Next Generation 01:10:37 Envisioning a Better Future
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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • Episode 22: SELF ADVOCATING FOR HORMONES, SEXUAL HEALTH & SANITY with Dr. Sameena Rahman

    Episode 22: SELF ADVOCATING FOR HORMONES, SEXUAL HEALTH & SANITY with Dr. Sameena Rahman
    Apr 10 2026
    ⚡️On this weeks pod the ever curious @ajrhq asks Dr. Sameena Rahman, a board-certified OB/GYN, sex-med gynecologist, menopause specialist and clinical assistant professor at Northwestern ALL the burning questions about se✖️ual health and peri/menopause. Dr. Rahman goes deep on testosterone/HRT bias, the raw power of orgas*m & female ejaculati*on 💦, how to mellow out “scary peri”, achieve hormonal optimization, renew pelvic floor health, prepare for peri-pregnancy scares and SO MUCH MORE! ⚡️😻 ❤️‍🔥Dr. Rahman is a rock star in her field - a compassionate, evidence-based and trauma-informed care provider who knows her sh*t - we are SO GRATEFUL to her for letting us pick her big beautiful brain!⚡️ MORE ABOUT DR. SAMEENA RAHMAN 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, TRAILBLAZING DOCTORS AND OPINIONATED CELEBRITY CULTURE BEARERS ⚡️🎬 @ajrhq ⚡️GET ON THE LIST: www.menopunks.com ⚡️ SUBSCRIBE⚡️AMPLIFY⚡️SUPPORT Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Dr. Sameena Rahman and the Menopause Space 02:46 Personal Experiences with Menopause and Perimenopause 07:02 The Need for Education in Menopause 11:44 Hormone Therapy: Understanding the Options 17:37 The Growing Demand for Hormone Replacement Therapy 20:11 Testosterone: Its Role and Importance in Menopause 25:11 The Placebo Effect and Testosterone 26:24 Misconceptions About Testosterone and Its Benefits 27:50 Hormonal Optimization Beyond Gender 29:44 Understanding Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM) 31:07 The Chronic Nature of GSM and Its Symptoms 33:27 The Importance of Hormones in Vaginal Health 35:46 Preventing UTIs and Improving Quality of Life 37:37 Pelvic Floor Health and Its Connection to Sexual Function 39:11 The Role of Pleasure in Hormonal Health 42:02 Understanding Female Ejaculation and Its Implications 50:11 Generational Perspectives on Menopause 53:53 The Impact of Hormone Therapy Misinformation 57:53 Understanding Hormone Therapy Safety 01:01:08 Access to Hormone Therapy and Aging 01:03:50 The Intersection of Politics and Women's Health 01:08:47 Imagining a Healthier Future for Women 01:12:06 Empowerment Through Education and Community
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    1 hr and 17 mins
  • Episode 21: RADICAL EMPATHY & SOLVING THE GENX PERI/MENOPAUSE PANDEMIC PUZZLE with Mirah

    Episode 21: RADICAL EMPATHY & SOLVING THE GENX PERI/MENOPAUSE PANDEMIC PUZZLE with Mirah
    Apr 3 2026
    ⚡️This week musician, mother and magical human Mirah Yom Tov Zeitlin joins Alicia to talk about her pandemic/perimenopause/post-partum triple whammy, how she focuses on keeping creative to fight thru hormonal chaos, the radical power of community care, how every human being deserves the right feel beautiful in their body, how empathy is actually a fcking super power and how touring and making music/art/peace in this chaotic world takes true dedication.⚡️ ❤️‍🔥Catch Mirah on tour this spring supporting her brand new album “DEDICATION.” It’s a STUNNER and she is just an absolute delight to see shine her light live!!❤️‍🔥 LYSM MIRAH 😻😻 ⁠MORE ABOUT MIRAH⁠ ⁠LISTEN TO MIRAH ON BANDCAMP⁠ 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, TRAILBLAZING DOCTORS AND OPINIONATED CELEBRITY CULTURE BEARERS ⚡️🎬 ⁠@ajrhq ⁠ ⁠⚡️GET ON THE LIST: www.menopunks.com ⚡️⁠ SUBSCRIBE⚡️AMPLIFY⚡️SUPPORT Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 02:26 Navigating Aging and Hormonal Changes 05:30 The Journey of Dedication in Music 08:23 The Impact of Motherhood on Creativity 11:14 Understanding Perimenopause and Its Challenges 14:20 The Role of Dedication in Life Choices 17:03 Exploring the Intersection of Art and Hormonal Changes 19:53 Reflections on Generational Wisdom and Hormonal Health 30:09 Navigating Menopause and Mental Health 34:38 Understanding Postpartum Anxiety 42:01 The Role of Hormones in Mental Health 48:39 Finding Relief: SSRIs and Hormone Therapy 56:50 The Journey of Self-Discovery and Creativity 01:01:37 Normalizing Conversations Around Women's Health 01:03:12 Navigating Hormonal Changes and Relationships 01:04:58 Understanding Hormone Dosages and Adjustments 01:07:34 The Importance of Access to Hormonal Care 01:10:42 The Need for a Hormonal Revolution 01:14:32 Empowerment Through Hormonal Health 01:17:42 Imagining a Future of Hormonal Access 01:20:48 The Potential for Change in Society 01:23:35 Embracing Aging and Hormonal Changes
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    1 hr and 23 mins
  • Episode 20: FIGHTING FOR ACCESS TO A HORMONAL REVOLUTION with Alice Bag DROPS FRIDAY WHEREVER U POD!⚡️

    Episode 20: FIGHTING FOR ACCESS TO A HORMONAL REVOLUTION with Alice Bag DROPS FRIDAY WHEREVER U POD!⚡️
    Mar 27 2026
    ⚡️In this weeks episode @ajrhq was delighted to talk with legendary Latinx activist & OG punk dreamboat Alice Bag !! We got into her bananas amazing 50 year musical career, her anger about being wrongly ripped off HRT post hysterectomy🤬, how punk powered self advocacy hacks can lead to hormonal revolution, how women of color can activate community to challenge medical rac🖕sm, how smashing systemic disempowerment with informed decision-making is tied to bodily autonomy, how the thinking has evolved about starting HRT in older age and how turning the “whisper network” into a raging punk rock scream might just save us ALL! Alice is a fabulous gem of a human - it was so generous of her to share her hormonal (and punk!) journey with us. WE ❤️‍🔥U TOCAYA!! ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥🤘⚡️ MORE ABOUT ALICE BAG 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, TRAILBLAZING DOCTORS AND OPINIONATED CELEBRITY CULTURE BEARERS ⚡️ ⚡️⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠GET ON THE LIST: www.menopunks.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⚡️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SUBSCRIBE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⚡️⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AMPLIFY⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⚡️⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SUPPORT⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ DESIGN: J⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠en Sbragia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ DISTRO: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RUINOUS⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LEGAL: 6 Muses THEME: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠PARTY WITCH⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎬 &🎤 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Alicia J. Rose⁠⁠ Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Alice Bag and Current Projects 03:04 Alice's Musical Journey and Evolution 06:00 Punk Rock Origins and Influences 08:50 The Role of Women in Punk Rock 11:48 Navigating the Music Industry as Women 15:03 Music as Therapy and Personal Expression 17:53 Aging, Identity, and Self-Expression 20:56 Health Challenges and Hormonal Changes 23:48 The Importance of Hormone Replacement Therapy 26:56 Conclusion and Future Aspirations 28:56 The Importance of Hormone Replacement Therapy 31:51 Empowerment Through Knowledge and Access 35:55 The Cost of Healthcare and Medication 39:52 Personal Experiences with Hormonal Treatments 43:48 The Impact of Hormones on Lifestyle Choices 49:45 Generational Disempowerment and Political Context 57:03 The Evolution of Hormone Therapy 01:00:03 The Fight for Bodily Autonomy 01:02:46 The Impact of Misinformation 01:06:08 The Call for a Hormonal Revolution 01:10:09 Empowerment Through Community 01:13:28 Confronting Medical Racism and Misogyny 01:19:01 Imagining a Matriarchal Future
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    1 hr and 24 mins
  • Episode 19: CHANNELING PERI/MENOPAUSAL RAGE INTO RADICAL LIBERATION with Shara Nova of My Brightest Diamond

    Episode 19: CHANNELING PERI/MENOPAUSAL RAGE INTO RADICAL LIBERATION with Shara Nova of My Brightest Diamond
    Mar 20 2026
    ⚡️On this weeks pod we chat with non-binary singer/composer/musician Shara Nova aka My Brightest Diamond about overcoming imposter syndrome, channeling peri/meno rage into creativity and action, using emboldened self-advocacy to turn the “whisper” network into a SCREAM , engaging in activism for self confidence, tools for hacking your way through medical peri/meno ignorance, and how we can all employ radical feminist liberation to revolutionize the world for future generations! Shara is a brilliant talent and deeply empathic soul it was a delight to speak with them about their creative process and hormonal journey!👩🏻‍🎤⚡️ MORE ABOUT SHARA NOVA AND MY BRIGHTEST DIAMOND 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, TRAILBLAZING DOCTORS AND OPINIONATED CELEBRITY CULTURE BEARERS ⚡️ ⚡️⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠GET ON THE LIST: www.menopunks.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⚡️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SUBSCRIBE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⚡️⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AMPLIFY⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⚡️⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SUPPORT⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ DESIGN: J⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠en Sbragia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ DISTRO: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RUINOUS⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LEGAL: 6 Muses THEME: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠PARTY WITCH⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎬 &🎤 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Alicia J. Rose⁠ Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Shara Nova and Artistic Journey 03:10 Navigating Hormonal Changes and Voice 05:55 The Intersection of Classical and Punk Music 08:46 Struggles with Femininity and Identity in Music 11:49 Imposter Syndrome and the Journey to Self-Identification 14:48 The Impact of Menopause on Creativity 17:26 Physical Challenges and Hormonal Changes 20:36 Understanding Hormone Replacement Therapy 23:23 The Historical Context of Women's Health and HRT 29:03 Generational Impact on Women's Health 31:23 The Culture of Suffering and Self-Identification 33:46 Navigating Healthcare Challenges 38:04 The Role of Hormone Replacement Therapy 45:54 Empowerment Through Knowledge and Advocacy 57:17 Radical Changes for a Sustainable Future 58:31 Navigating Nihilism and Generational Perspectives 59:26 Taking Control of Our Health and Rights 01:01:34 Channeling Anger into Action and Art 01:04:18 The Power of Community and Music 01:07:09 Mobilizing for Change and Collective Action 01:10:15 Empowerment Through Knowledge and Hormone Therapy 01:13:12 Lifestyle Changes for Longevity and Well-being 01:16:08 The Importance of Hormones in Aging 01:19:11 Creating a Legacy for Future Generations
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    1 hr and 23 mins
  • Episode 18: FIGHTING MEDICAL MISOGYNY & MISINFORMATION IN PERI/MENOPAUSE with Amanda Otterman, RN

    Episode 18: FIGHTING MEDICAL MISOGYNY & MISINFORMATION IN PERI/MENOPAUSE with Amanda Otterman, RN
    Mar 13 2026
    ⚡️This week Alicia gets down to biz with Canadian board certified menopause specialist Amanda Otterman, RN! We dig into busting through all the dangerous misinformation in the online “menoverse”, how we are forced to fight medical misogyny with self advocacy, why the midlife care desert created by the WHI misinformation is GLOBAL, how GLP-1s can work with/against HRT, how confronting medical racism SUCKS, why calling out weight bias in hormonal treatment is essential and how we must start a massive hormonal revolution to SECURE our reproductive rights in this twisted political landscape! It was an absolute blast talking to Amanda - she's 100% delightful and wildly hilarious. Thank you for sharing your brilliance with us!! And thanks to YOU for listening and supporting the movement! ⚡️ MORE ABOUT AMANDA OTTERMAN RN/CPT 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, TRAILBLAZING DOCTORS AND OPINIONATED CELEBRITY CULTURE BEARERS ⚡️ ⚡️⁠⁠⁠⁠GET ON THE LIST: www.menopunks.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⚡️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SUBSCRIBE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⚡️⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AMPLIFY⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⚡️⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SUPPORT⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ DESIGN: J⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠en Sbragia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ DISTRO: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RUINOUS⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LEGAL: 6 Muses THEME: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠PARTY WITCH⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎬 &🎤 ⁠⁠⁠⁠Alicia J. Rose⁠ Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Menopause Advocacy 03:06 The Rage Against Medical Misogyny 05:56 Amanda's Journey in Women's Health 08:53 The Impact of the Women's Health Initiative 11:58 Community Education and Advocacy 15:05 The Political Landscape and Women's Health 17:55 The Need for Systemic Change 20:52 Empowering Women Through Hormonal Care 23:52 The Role of Women in Politics 26:52 Closing Thoughts on Women's Empowerment 27:51 Navigating the Challenges of Parenting Teenagers 28:55 Empowerment Through Hormonal Optimization 29:50 Accessing Hormones: A Provider's Perspective 30:54 The Struggles of Seeking Hormonal Treatment 35:50 The Importance of Comprehensive Women's Healthcare 37:36 The Impact of the WHI Study on Women's Health 44:52 Political Manipulation of Women's Health Research 51:51 The Political Landscape and Women's Rights in Canada 52:34 Navigating Women's Health in Canada and Beyond 55:29 Misinformation and Hormone Replacement Therapy 59:57 The Gender Gap in Hormonal Health 01:01:49 Exploring the Addi Pill and Women's Sexual Health 01:09:31 Understanding GLP-1s and Their Impact on Desire 01:16:29 Exercise Intolerance and Hormonal Changes 01:18:33 Hormonal Impact on Health 01:21:51 Addressing Weight Bias in Hormonal Treatment 01:28:12 Barriers for Women of Color in Healthcare 01:35:52 The Need for Hormonal Equality 01:42:33 The Future of Hormonal Care
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    1 hr and 46 mins
  • Episode 17: DEMANDING TRANS & GENDERQUEER EQUITY IN PERI/MENOPAUSE with Lasara Firefox Allen & Ed Varga

    Episode 17: DEMANDING TRANS & GENDERQUEER EQUITY IN PERI/MENOPAUSE with Lasara Firefox Allen & Ed Varga
    Mar 6 2026
    ⚡️Non-Binary peri/meno coach / author of GenderQueer Menopause Lasara Firefox Allen and trans composer/sound engineer Ed Varga join us this week to get into how trans/non-binary folk are total ✨MAGIC✨, how ripping the roof off the evil politicized attacks on Gender Affirming Care exposes right wing weakness, how the misogynist bias rampant in HRT treatment must end to secure a future of equity and respect in healthcare, and to share their own incredible stories of transition and hormonal optimization as queer elders. We had the most inspired chat in this fraught moment of absolute idiot bigotry. WE STAND WITH YOU KANSAS. ✊ LISTEN UP!⚡️ MORE ABOUT LASARA FIREFOX ALLEN MORE ABOUT GENDERQUEER MENOPAUSE MORE ABOUT ED VARGA MORE ABOUT THE OLYMPIA MUSIC HISTORY PROJECT 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, TRAILBLAZING DOCTORS AND OPINIONATED CELEBRITY CULTURE BEARERS ⚡️ ⚡️⁠⁠⁠GET ON THE LIST: www.menopunks.com ⁠⁠⁠⚡️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠SUBSCRIBE⁠⁠⁠⁠⚡️⁠⁠⁠⁠AMPLIFY⁠⁠⁠⁠⚡️⁠⁠⁠⁠SUPPORT⁠⁠⁠⁠ DESIGN: J⁠⁠⁠⁠en Sbragia⁠⁠⁠⁠ DISTRO: ⁠⁠⁠⁠RUINOUS⁠⁠⁠⁠ LEGAL: 6 Muses THEME: ⁠⁠⁠⁠PARTY WITCH⁠⁠⁠ 🎬 &🎤 ⁠⁠⁠Alicia J. Rose Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Gender Queer Perspectives 02:56 Navigating Trans Healthcare Experiences 06:03 Menopause and Gender Identity 08:46 Advocacy in Healthcare for Trans Individuals 12:05 The Intersection of Hormones and Gender 14:52 Personal Stories of Transition and Care 17:40 Understanding Menopause in Trans Contexts 20:38 The Future of Gender Medicine 28:14 Understanding Hormonal Changes Across Gender 31:46 The Politics of Gender Affirming Care 36:20 The Control of Gender and Healthcare 40:12 Misogyny and Access to Hormonal Treatments 43:53 Redefining Menopause and Hormonal Therapy 49:48 The Importance of Comprehensive Hormonal Care 54:05 Envisioning a Future of Inclusive Healthcare 01:01:18 Understanding Perimenopause and Hormonal Care 01:05:11 The Global Perspective on Menopause 01:10:08 Community Resilience and Activism 01:15:18 Envisioning a Future of Hormonal Care 01:21:21 Celebrating Queer Culture and History
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    1 hr and 24 mins
  • Episode 16: PUNK PERIMENOPAUSE ON THE STRIPPER POLE + THE MENOPUNKS BILL OF RIGHTS with Liv Osthus aka Viva Las Vegas

    Episode 16: PUNK PERIMENOPAUSE ON THE STRIPPER POLE + THE MENOPUNKS BILL OF RIGHTS with Liv Osthus aka Viva Las Vegas
    Feb 27 2026
    ⚡️EPISODE 16: PUNK PERIMENOPAUSE ON THE STRIPPER POLE + THE MENOPUNKS BILL OF RIGHTS with Liv Osthus aka Viva Las Vegas Drops Friday!⚡️ ⚡️👯‍♀️ Stripper, author, activist and former candidate for mayor of Portland OR(!!) Liv Osthus aka Viva Las Vegas joins the pod to go deep into the power of informed self advocacy, building Menopunk community, fine tuning HRT for better quality of life and how posting a “MENOPUNKS BILL OF RIGHTS” in the dressing rooms of strip clubs (and everywhere else🤘) could be a game changer! Liv is a PDX legend, punk AF tween mom and an absolute gem of a human, thank you for sharing your fierce spirit and harrowingly relatable peri-stories with us!! Xoxoxox⚡️ MORE ABOUT LIV OSTHUS MORE ABOUT THE FDA'S REMOVAL OF THE BLACK BOX WARNINGS FROM HRT 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, TRAILBLAZING DOCTORS AND OPINIONATED CELEBRITY CULTURE BEARERS ⚡️ ⚡️⁠⁠GET ON THE LIST: www.menopunks.com ⁠⁠⚡️ ⁠⁠⁠SUBSCRIBE⁠⁠⁠⚡️⁠⁠⁠AMPLIFY⁠⁠⁠⚡️⁠⁠⁠SUPPORT⁠⁠⁠ DESIGN: J⁠⁠⁠en Sbragia⁠⁠⁠ DISTRO: ⁠⁠⁠RUINOUS⁠⁠⁠ LEGAL: 6 Muses THEME: ⁠⁠⁠PARTY WITCH⁠⁠ 🎬 &🎤 ⁠⁠Alicia J. Rose Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Menopunks Podcast 01:15 Meet Viva Las Vegas: A Punk Rock Journey 03:39 Navigating Perimenopause and HRT 07:15 The Quest for Hormonal Balance 11:55 The Challenges of Accessing HRT 18:18 Imagining a Future Beyond Menopause 24:02 Community Conversations: Strippers and HRT 27:22 Exploring GLP-1 and Body Image 27:57 Understanding Hormones and Their Impact 30:03 The Evolution of Hormone Therapy and Women's Health 32:23 The Political Landscape and Its Effects on Women's Health 35:33 The Consequences of Hormonal Deprivation 39:42 The Fight for Hormonal Access and Rights 41:41 The Role of Activism in Hormonal Health 45:29 Gen X: The Vanguard of Change 52:41 Empowerment Through Community and Action 56:03 Activating the Stripper Community 58:57 Understanding Menopause as a Crime 01:00:54 The Importance of Hormonal Optimization 01:06:16 Empowering Women Through Knowledge 01:11:22 Advocating for Change in Menopause Care
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    1 hr and 21 mins