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MENOPUNKS PODCAST ⚡️

MENOPUNKS PODCAST ⚡️

By: Alicia J. Rose
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 I’m filmmaker and musician Alicia J. Rose, and I want to empower women with the motherf$#@!% energy to start a revolution. By 2030, one billion women will be in menopause. One. Billion. Imagine if every man’s testosterone flatlined by 50 — you think the world would stay quiet about that? Welcome to menopause: complete hormonal upheaval. And perimenopause? She’s the chaotic, b*tchy, opening act that none of us can escape. The worst part? We’re turning to a medical system that keeps spreading the lie that hormone replacement therapy causes breast cancer — misinformation that’s been harming women’s health since 2002. That’s why I’m making MENOPUNKS — a feature documentary and podcast about menopause, perimenopause, quality of life and the creative process. It’s time to torch the misinformation, set the record straight about HRT, and give people the tools to advocate for their bodies, their energy, and their sanity. Because women can’t do good if they don’t feel good. Because gender-affirming care is a human right. And because it’s way past time for MENOPUNKS to to start a revolution. So join me as I pull back the curtain on the filmmaking journey, swap stories with incredible musicians, artists, and menopause experts, and expose one of the biggest medical cover-ups in modern history. ⚡️LFG⚡️ GET ON THE LIST: MENOPUNKS.COMc 2025 Menopunks Hygiene & Healthy Living Music Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Episode 24: POWERING THRU THE PERIMENOPUNK VS. PUBERTY HELLSPIRAL with Michelle Gonzales of Spitboy

    Episode 24: POWERING THRU THE PERIMENOPUNK VS. PUBERTY HELLSPIRAL with Michelle Gonzales of Spitboy
    Apr 24 2026
    ⚡️In this weeks episode we laugh our buns off with the wonderful Michelle Gonzales, GENX drummer of 90’s punk legends Spitboy/Bitch Fight/Kamala & The Karnivores and author of rollicking punk memoir “The Spitboy Rule.” Michelle loops us in on what it was like to tour the world in the early 90’s as the only woman of color in an all female hardcore band, frustration with her OBGYNs chronic dismissal of peri/meno symptoms, the angsty clash of perimenopause Vs. her teenage son’s descent into puberty, her need to dive even deeper into punk in midlife, the radical healing power of community care, her creative self-rediscovery through writing and so much more! Thank you for hanging with us Michelle you are the fckng coolest!🥰⚡️ MORE ABOUT MICHELLE GONZALES 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 ⚡️🎬 Alicia J. Rose ⁠⁠⚡️GET ON THE LIST: www.menopunks.com ⚡️⁠⁠ ⁠⁠SUBSCRIBE⚡️AMPLIFY⚡️SUPPORT ⁠ DESIGN: JEN SBRAGIA DISTRIBUTION: RUINOUS MEDIA LEGAL: 6 MUSES Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Punk Roots 03:04 The Journey of Bitch Fight 05:54 Transition to Spitboy 08:51 The Impact of Punk on Identity 12:01 Navigating Gender in Punk 14:50 The Evolution of Spitboy 17:48 Disenchantment with Punk 20:51 Life After Punk 33:21 Pursuing Education and Writing 39:07 The Evolution of Musical Identity 43:07 Navigating Menopause and Punk Identity 57:54 Hormone Therapy and Women's Health Advocacy 01:04:34 The Journey of Understanding Hormonal Changes 01:11:24 Advocating for Hormonal Health 01:18:57 The Impact of Societal Norms on Women's Health 01:28:26 Empowering Women Through Knowledge and Community 01:36:04 Envisioning a Future of Hormonal Equality
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    1 hr and 30 mins
  • 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
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