021 - Donita Sparks (L7) / Shawna Potter (War on Women) on Mental Health, Music & Fighting The Power

Occupy The Void with Xtina

Donita Sparks of L7 talks about her experiences with mental health, the band's evolution and her frustration at the reaction to the overturning of Roe vs. Wade as the founder of Rock For Choice, a pro-choice concert series that featured everyone from Nirvana to Pearl Jam, Rage Against The Machine and Red Hot Chili Peppers. Donita also discusses her proud role in empowering trans individuals as their saviours out of the speakers in the opening segment of this week's episode.

Donita's interview is followed by a deep and intimate conversation with War On Women's Shawna Potter. War On Women is an outspoken feminist band from Baltimore who speak truth to power. Shawna shares her journey to finding her purpose in a new role as an intimacy coordinator for film and television. Shawna highlights the impact of representation in cinema and the challenges women face in the industry. She also shares her experiences with mental health as a neurotypical individual, and the dramatic differences between the Australian and American healthcare systems. Shauna advocates for therapy and self-care routines to maintain mental health, stressing the importance of persistence and consistency.