Sometimes, we're blessed with opportunities to make something new and fun and amazing. This show has been nothing short of spectacular for me, from my lovely guests and our discussions that have changed areas of my practice and my life, to hearing from each and every one of you, my Listener Darlings.And now, it's time for a break. Not Right Now. There's hopefully more time ahead for me to come back and pick this up. Maybe in the same iteration, maybe with a co-host, maybe an entirely new concept. Who's to say?For now, I send my heartiest and truest THANK YOU to every single one of you who had any part in making this show what it has been.It's not, "Good bye." It's, "See you later!"Thanks to our sponsors!Essenther: https://us.essenther.com/AMPLIFYWELLNESSWITHMEG Promo Code: AMPLIFYWELLNESSWITHMEGMomanda: https://us.momanda.cc/?dt_id=39578 Promo Code - PERINATAL Needed: https://thisisneeded.com/?utm_channel=Needed%20-%20Creator&irpid=4545739&irmpname=meg%40megdukelcsw.com&iradid=1770238&irgwc=1&utm_source=creator&utm_medium=4665719&utm_campaign=1654615&icid=XgjX7YUz7xyKUt1VqHVEd3AXUksxaM2IKTb5V00 Promo Code - PERINATALPODCAST Muse: https://choosemuse.com/pages/muse-2-offers?utm_source=4739&utm_medium=Affiliate&cppid=4739&cpclid=6ead105f2fb2454a87218286b4b5636f&utm_campaign=Amplify%20Wellness%20Coaching&utm_content= Promo Code - AMPLIFY WELLNESSGet your FREE Navigating ADHD Mini Workbook Here! https://subscribepage.io/ADHDMiniWorkbookThanks so much for joining me for this episode of The Perinatal Podcast. I’d love for you to write a review of my show on your app, and don’t forget to subscribe so you get a notification when new content is posted. Take a moment to leave a 5-star rating, too! You can access additional mental wellness content and ad-free episodes by purchasing a Perinatal Plus monthly subscription at ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theperinatalpodcast/subscribe⁠ or ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-perinatal-podcast/id1590957531⁠.Follow me at @AmplifyWellnessWithMeg on Instagram and find Meg Duke LCSW on Facebook. You can also look for The Perinatal Podcast content by searching the hashtag, #ThePerinatalPodcast. Our show is executive produced by David Presley and produced by Meg Duke. Our theme song was written and performed by Antwone McDuffie.

This week’s guest was fed to be by the Instagram algorithm. In part, I imagine, because I used to live in the KC area and we share a similar demographic. But for sure because the universe knew I, and by extension y’all, needed to hear her message: Stop Accepting What You Hate. While we do absolutely believe people can change - if they want to - we’ve both seen it enough to know change can’t happen because one partner is asking for it. So, what happens when you’ve realized your partner doesn’t want to change? Listen to Abby and I discuss this and more! Welcome back to The Perinatal Podcast!Find Abby!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abbyeckel/Website: https://linktr.ee/abbyeckel?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAadWKY3MNmtSSuQOVm99zQw67atBR2otMiEJwqaBE0TK1tVxCSxUwJPsDtITBg_aem_8b9mba63jXybb29d9XulNwFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/abbyeeckel TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@abbyeckelThanks to our sponsors!Essenther: https://us.essenther.com/AMPLIFYWELLNESSWITHMEG Promo Code: AMPLIFYWELLNESSWITHMEGMomanda: https://us.momanda.cc/?dt_id=39578 Promo Code - PERINATAL Needed: https://thisisneeded.com/?utm_channel=Needed%20-%20Creator&irpid=4545739&irmpname=meg%40megdukelcsw.com&iradid=1770238&irgwc=1&utm_source=creator&utm_medium=4665719&utm_campaign=1654615&icid=XgjX7YUz7xyKUt1VqHVEd3AXUksxaM2IKTb5V00 Promo Code - PERINATALPODCAST Muse: https://choosemuse.com/pages/muse-2-offers?utm_source=4739&utm_medium=Affiliate&cppid=4739&cpclid=6ead105f2fb2454a87218286b4b5636f&utm_campaign=Amplify%20Wellness%20Coaching&utm_content= Promo Code - AMPLIFY WELLNESSGet your FREE Navigating ADHD Mini Workbook Here! https://subscribepage.io/ADHDMiniWorkbookThanks so much for joining me for this episode of The Perinatal Podcast. I’d love for you to write a review of my show on your app, and don’t forget to subscribe so you get a notification when new content is posted. Take a moment to leave a 5-star rating, too! You can access additional mental wellness content and ad-free episodes by purchasing a Perinatal Plus monthly subscription at ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theperinatalpodcast/subscribe⁠ or ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-perinatal-podcast/id1590957531⁠.Follow me at @AmplifyWellnessWithMeg on Instagram and find Meg Duke LCSW on Facebook. You can also look for The Perinatal Podcast content by searching the hashtag, #ThePerinatalPodcast. Our show is executive produced by David Presley and produced by Meg Duke. Our theme song was written and performed by Antwone McDuffie.

This week on The Perinatal Podcast, I’m joined by my #Team85 sister, Lauren Tetenbaum, to talk about her new book Millennial Menopause: Preparing for Perimenopause, Menopause, and Life’s Next Period. We dive into the realities of this major life shift—the curiosity it requires, the bullshit we’ve been taught about “not being a bother,” and why treating symptoms (not just the diagnosis) matters. From rage and irritability to sleep struggles and identity shifts, we explore how to build your support squad, practice self-compassion, and remember: perimenopause is not your new identity.Show notes:Girl on Girl: https://www.amazon.com/Girl-Culture-Generation-Against-Themselves/dp/0593656296/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.PYp7HwArCuKwY3IF5Kt1BlCaPzzDX5x0iNuTg_xOtbeoVGlHc7OgmKGPBYZ6C7umZujaj1DR0A1HmyLjwHiMFJbFaaYkllpWwXUX31Ow5-VKX33LIojWgzfBeTovApFxcMCHIJZZUzS75-TVlvE0RRJUgBKDnDRWJT1K0RRP-as.gH3sUjH5AJaSu-_7N7-Gio8Q4_j6rjsLhpMETBiMaLM&qid=1754970790&sr=8-1https://hotpausehealth.com/https://thefuchsiatent.mn.co/Find Lauren!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecounselaur/Website: https://thecounselaur.com/Get her book! https://a.co/d/04z8O40Thanks to our sponsors!Essenther: https://us.essenther.com/AMPLIFYWELLNESSWITHMEG Promo Code: AMPLIFYWELLNESSWITHMEGMomanda: https://us.momanda.cc/?dt_id=39578 Promo Code - PERINATAL Needed: https://thisisneeded.com/?utm_channel=Needed%20-%20Creator&irpid=4545739&irmpname=meg%40megdukelcsw.com&iradid=1770238&irgwc=1&utm_source=creator&utm_medium=4665719&utm_campaign=1654615&icid=XgjX7YUz7xyKUt1VqHVEd3AXUksxaM2IKTb5V00 Promo Code - PERINATALPODCAST Muse: https://choosemuse.com/pages/muse-2-offers?utm_source=4739&utm_medium=Affiliate&cppid=4739&cpclid=6ead105f2fb2454a87218286b4b5636f&utm_campaign=Amplify%20Wellness%20Coaching&utm_content= Promo Code - AMPLIFY WELLNESSGet your FREE Navigating ADHD Mini Workbook Here! https://subscribepage.io/ADHDMiniWorkbookThanks so much for joining me for this episode of The Perinatal Podcast. I’d love for you to write a review of my show on your app, and don’t forget to subscribe so you get a notification when new content is posted. Take a moment to leave a 5-star rating, too! Follow me at @AmplifyWellnessWithMeg on Instagram and find Meg Duke LCSW on Facebook. You can also look for The Perinatal Podcast content by searching the hashtag, #ThePerinatalPodcast.

Our show is executive produced by David Presley and produced by Meg Duke. Our theme song was written and performed by Antwone McDuffie.