Sober and Hot Flashing: How Gen X Women Are Owning Menopause

Welcome to the debut episode of the Menoposse Ballers, the newest segment from The Sober Curator where midlife meets mischief — no apologies for the hot flashes, mood swings or hilarity! Host Alysse Bryson is joined by co-host Tamar Routly, wellness coach Megan Swan, and snack guru Amy Liz Harrison as they dive into the intersection of sobriety and menopause with honesty, humor and “balls up” energy. From relapse warnings to travel hacks to the power of talking openly, this episode proves you are not alone — whether you're sweating it out or just searching for your keys. 

Timestamps: 

[00:00] - Welcome to Menoposse Ballers  

[03:20] - Meet the all-star panel & the inspiration behind this new segment 

[06:09] - Menopause, sobriety, and relapse: Why it’s so real 

[08:14] - Mood swings, hormones, emotional wellness & toolkit talk 

[13:01] - Travel tales: “Can you fly with your balls?” and TSA mishaps 

[17:33] - Dry eyes, crotch coolers & the ultimate perimenopausal travel kit 

[20:16] - Why we HAVE to talk about menopause: Generational shifts 

[22:34] - Hot flash pop culture shoutouts: Samantha Jones & "Sex and the City" 

[24:02] - What your mom’s menopause can (and can’t) predict about yours 

[29:05] - The gifts of sobriety and managing menopause symptoms 

[32:19] - Including men in the menopause conversation 

[33:07] - Sober Shots: Rapid-fire fun questions 

[36:11] - Tchotchke Showdown 

Resources & Links: 

-Book: "The New Menopause" by Dr. Mary Claire Haver 

-Book: "The Menopause Brain" by Dr. Lisa Mosconi 

-Watch: "An Oprah Winfrey Special: The Menopause Revolution" 

-Meet the Contributors 

-Alcohol + Substance Use Disorder Guide 

-Recovery Nonprofit Resource Guide 

-LBGTQ+ Recovery Resource Guide 

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Sobriety isn’t the end of the party—it’s just the start of a better one. Hosted by Alysse Bryson, media powerhouse and sobriety’s ultimate hype woman, and joined by Sober Curator contributors, The Sober Curator Podcast* delivers bold convos, pop culture deep dives, and zero-proof living that doesn’t suck. Whether you're sober, sober-curious, or just looking for good vibes without the hangover, we’ve got you covered. Subscribe now—because getting sober matters, staying sober matters more. 

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