⚡️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