Author Archives: Meg Duke, LCSW-S, ADHD-CCSP, LCDC

115 Not Right Now – a Solo Episode! 🎙️ Welcome back to The Perinatal Podcast, Listener Darlings! 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 andContinue reading “The Perinatal Podcast – Ep. 114 – Not Right Now”

If you’ve ever had the “why can’t I just fall asleep like a normal person?!” conversation with yourself… you’re not alone. ADHD and sleep have a complicated relationship. In fact, research shows that ADHD often comes with a higher likelihood of sleep difficulties, and it’s not just one thing. There are many ways our brainsContinue reading “ADHD & Sleep: The Many Ways It Gets Complicated”

You Don’t Have to Earn Rest Raise your hand if you’ve ever said:“I’ll rest after I finish this.”“I don’t deserve a break, I haven’t even done enough today.”“I’ll take it easy… once I get my life together.” Yeah. Me too.But here’s the quiet truth that often gets drowned out by hustle culture and ADHD urgency:Continue reading “Focus Friday: You Don’t Have to Earn Rest”

This week, we venture into the world of Romantasy! Saoirse Morrigan started to write in 2022 after she had her third baby and hasn’t stopped since. She is an Irish author of spicy Romantasy inspired by the darker side of Irish folklore, fairytales and mythology. She is passionate about telling culturally authentic stories with womenContinue reading “The Perinatal Podcast, Ep. 112 – A Conversation with a Romantasy Author”

Welcome to the Mini Episodes! I’ve received so many wonderful comments and stories from you all over the years, and I think it’s time to share them on the show! It’s incredibly validating to hear from others and realize we’re not alone on our mental health journeys. Plus, your insights and tips for making improvementsContinue reading “New Episode! The Mini Episodes – Ep. 18”

Somewhere along the way, so many of us—especially those who are neurodivergent, high-achieving, sensitive, or socialized as female—were given the message that ease equals laziness, that asking equals burden, and that having needs equals being too much. We absorbed it in classrooms when we were praised for being quiet.We heard it at jobs when weContinue reading “Focus Friday: “Taking Up Space” Isn’t Selfish. It’s Self-Respect”

Welcome to the Mini Episodes! I’ve received so many wonderful comments and stories from you all over the years, and I think it’s time to share them on the show! It’s incredibly validating to hear from others and realize we’re not alone on our mental health journeys. Plus, your insights and tips for making improvementsContinue reading “New Episode! The Mini Episodes – Ep. 17”