Show Notes
You’ve raged, you’ve cried, you’ve laughed and now it’s time for the warm down.
In this unscripted season finale, host Em Rusciano opens a “time capsule” recorded five months before the series began, revealing her original vision and the challenges she anticipated.
She gets honest about the personal toll of making the podcast, the biggest surprises along the way, and her mission to reach the women who feel most threatened by the idea of perimenopause.
Join Em for one last collective roar as Season One closes and the work ahead begins. It’s not goodbye, just bye for now. This isn’t the end, there are more voices to hear, more rage to unleash, and more change to fight for.
More From Em
Em’s Peri Suggestions Box: Listeners can email their ideas for new initiatives or programs related to perimenopause to [email protected]
Em’s Store: Want to help bring Rage Against the Vagine back for Season 2? You can tip here: emrusciano.store
Or want to get your hands on RATV merch? Email [email protected] with “Merch” in the subject line, and we’ll let you know the moment it’s back online.
Anomalous Podcast: https://emrusciano.com/anomalous/
Emsolation Podcast: https://emrusciano.com/emsolationpodcast/
Blood Sweat and Glitter Book: https://emrusciano.com/bloodsweatandglitter/
The Ballroom Sessions Encore - Live Show: https://emrusciano.com/ballroom-encore/
Reminder
We know this time of life can sometimes feel overwhelming - but remember, help is always out there. If it’s feeling like too much, please reach out for support
Lifeline | 13 11 14 | Text 0477 13 11 14 (24/7) | lifeline.org.au
13 YARN | 13 92 76 | 13yarn.org.au Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander service available 24/7
Suicide Call Back Service | 1300 659 467 | suicidecallbackservice.org.au
Beyond Blue | 1300 224 636 | beyondblue.org.au/forums
StandBy Support After Suicide | 1300 727 247
QLife | 1800 184 527 | qlife.org.au | LGBTIQ+ service available 3pm – midnight
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