Episode 21: RADICAL EMPATHY & SOLVING THE GENX PERI/MENOPAUSE PANDEMIC PUZZLE with Mirah

⚡️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 😻😻

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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