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• Menopause, Midlife, and the Truth About HRT with Alicia J. Rose

  What if menopause wasn’t something to fear but a milestone to embrace?In this episode, Sarah talks with filmmaker and musician Alicia J. Rose about what really happens during perimenopause and menopause, why so many people struggle to get answers, and how knowledge can change everything.Alicia shares her personal story of realizing her symptoms were hormonal, learning to advocate for herself, and finding healing through hormone therapy (HRT). Her experience inspired her new project, Meno Punks — a documentary and podcast series about midlife, music, and the power of telling the truth about women’s health.Together, Sarah and Alicia break down the misinformation surrounding menopause and talk honestly about how culture, medicine, and patriarchy have shaped what we believe about aging and womanhood.You’ll hear:What perimenopause and menopause actually are and how to recognize the signsWhy so many people are misdiagnosed or dismissed when they seek helpThe truth about hormone therapy (HRT) and why it was unfairly labeled unsafeHow menopause affects creativity, mood, energy, and relationshipsWhy Gen X women are leading a new, more honest conversation about midlifePractical steps to get informed, find the right care, and support others going through itThis episode is for anyone who wants to better understand menopause—whether you’re in it, approaching it, or supporting someone who is.Meet Alicia J. RoseAlicia J. Rose is an award-winning filmmaker and photographer known for her imaginative visuals and grounded storytelling. She has directed over 30 music videos for artists like First Aid Kit, Cake, and Bob Mould, and helped visually brand bands like The Decemberists. Her acclaimed web series The Benefits of Gusbandry drew praise from The New York Times and Entertainment Weekly. Her award-winning feature debut, A Kaddish for Bernie Madoff, is widely available. Rose is currently directing Girls in Trouble: The Series, and deep in production on her 2nd feature, menopause meets rock and roll documentary"Menopunks". A lifelong musician, she’s also been a college radio DJ, rock show promoter, and indie music distribution leader.https://www.menopunks.com/Join Our Community:Join the Moon Studio Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/themoonstudioBuy the 2025 Many Moons Lunar Planner: https://moon-studio.co/collections/all-products-excluding-route/products/many-moons-2025Subscribe to our newsletter: https://moon-studio.co/pages/newsletterFind Sarah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gottesss/

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• Decentering Men By Recentering Yourself

  What if the real work of healing wasn’t about fixing yourself, but about breaking free from the systems that taught you to feel small?In this episode, Sarah explores what it means to release toxic patriarchal conditioning from our thoughts, relationships, and sense of worth. Through honesty, humor, and spiritual insight, she unpacks how this system lives inside us and how we can begin to unravel it with compassion and courage.You’ll hear:Why patriarchal programming quietly shapes our self-image, ambition, and emotionsHow burnout and codependency are connected to internalized hierarchySarah’s personal story of reclaiming her sovereignty and rewriting her relationship patternsWhy collaboration rather than competition creates true liberationThe importance of honoring all your genders, energies, and expressionsPractical ways to dismantle scarcity, binary thinking, and overgiving in everyday lifeJoin Our Community:Join the Moon Studio Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/themoonstudioBuy the 2025 Many Moons Lunar Planner: https://moon-studio.co/collections/all-products-excluding-route/products/many-moons-2025Subscribe to our newsletter: https://moon-studio.co/pages/newsletterFind Sarah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gottesss/

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• Reclaim Your Finances with Personal Finance Expert Priya Malani

  Money isn’t just about numbers. It’s about worth, safety, and possibility. Yet most of us were never taught how to handle it, and many of us carry fear, shame, or scarcity when it comes to our finances.In this episode, Sarah talks with Priya Malani, Founder and CEO of Stash Wealth and host of The F Word podcast, about how to demystify money and reclaim financial confidence. Together they explore why money is a neutral tool, how to shift from fear to empowerment, and why aligning your finances with your values is one of the most radical forms of care.You’ll hear:• Why money is so emotionally charged and how to navigate the fear and shame it brings up• How to break the cycle of scarcity, feast-or-famine, and “I’m just bad with money” beliefs• Simple, practical steps to create financial stability like automation and emergency funds• Why wealth isn’t about greed but about amplifying your values and goals• How to stay grounded and intentional with money during uncertain timesMore on Priya Malani: Priya Malani is the founder and CEO of Stash Wealth, the financial planning firm for ambitious 30-somethings who want to get their financial sh*t together.Known for her no-BS, jargon-free take on money, Priya helps clients keep (or even upgrade) their lifestyle while still hitting bigger goals - whether that’s buying a home, taking a sabbatical, starting a family, or buying a G-Wagon with zero guilt.Her expertise is regularly featured in The New York Times, BuzzFeed, Business Insider, Forbes, NerdWallet, and many more. She’s also the host of The F. Word Podcast, recently named Best Investor Podcast at the 2025 Wealth Management Industry Awards.When she’s not challenging outdated financial advice, you’ll find her in New York City, likely testing out a new restaurant or planning her next international trip.Website: https://www.stashwealth.com/Podcast - 'The F. Word Podcast': https://www.stashwealth.com/podcastContact: [email protected] Join Our Community:Join the Moon Studio Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/themoonstudioBuy the 2025 Many Moons Lunar Planner: https://moon-studio.co/collections/all-products-excluding-route/products/many-moons-2025Subscribe to our newsletter: https://moon-studio.co/pages/newsletterFind Sarah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gottesss/ 

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• Your Attention Is Sacred with Amelia Hruby: Wisdom from the Moon Studio Community

  What if giving up social media could give you back your focus, creativity, and peace of mind?In this episode, Sarah welcomes a very special guest: Amelia Hruby, PhD, writer, podcaster, founder of Softer Sounds, and author of the forthcoming book Your Attention Is Sacred (Except on Social Media) (out October 1, 2025). Amelia (also the editor of Moonbeaming!) shares her journey of leaving social media, building a thriving podcast studio, and creating a more intentional relationship with the internet.Together, we explore the fears, myths, and realities of stepping away from platforms, why it’s not a one-size-fits-all process, and how business owners and creatives can reimagine marketing and connection off the grid.You’ll hear:Why leaving social media can spark a creative “glow up”The two essential questions every business owner should ask about their online presenceHow fears of being unseen, forgotten, or left out show up when considering leaving platformsSigns that social media may be draining your energy or blocking your intuitionPractical strategies for running a business without relying on algorithmsWays to reclaim the joy of the internet beyond social mediaFrom the personal to the practical, this conversation offers tools and perspectives to help you step into more agency with your digital life, creativity, and business.Connect with Amelia: Website: ameliahruby.comPodcast: offthegrid.funWork with Amelia: softersounds.studioPre-order Amelia's Book: https://amelia.myflodesk.com/bookJoin Our Community:Join the Moon Studio Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/themoonstudioBuy the 2025 Many Moons Lunar Planner: https://moon-studio.co/collections/all-products-excluding-route/products/many-moons-2025Subscribe to our newsletter: https://moon-studio.co/pages/newsletterFind Sarah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gottesss/

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• The Routine As Ritual: Organizing Tips for the Neurodivergent Brain

  What if routines weren’t about rigid discipline, but living systems designed to support our energy, creativity, and joy?In this episode, Sarah explores how neurodivergent brains can thrive when routines mix structure with novelty. She shares her own journey of discovering what works (and what doesn’t), reframing “inconsistency” as rhythm, and why building systems with compassion matters more than following someone else’s rulebook.You’ll hear:Why our brains need both structure and noveltyThe surprising power of aiming for 70% consistency (instead of 100%)Signs you might be out of alignment with your routinesHow to release shame and design for your natural energy cyclesPractical strategies—like meal prep, environmental cues, and gamifying tasks—that make life easierFrom gamifying chores to recognizing “bore out” vs. burnout, Sarah offers tools and perspectives that help you create rituals that actually stick—because they’re aligned with who you are.Join Our Community:Join the Moon Studio Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/themoonstudioBuy the 2025 Many Moons Lunar Planner: https://moon-studio.co/collections/all-products-excluding-route/products/many-moons-2025Subscribe to our newsletter: https://moon-studio.co/pages/newsletterFind Sarah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gottesss/

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