Welcome to Season 8 of The Perinatal Podcast! Today’s episode is a powerful conversation that bridges two often-overlooked chapters in a woman’s life: the postpartum period and the transition into perimenopause. I’m joined by Kara Shelman of Centimano Counseling, a fellow therapist and fierce advocate for mental health across the reproductive lifespan. Together, we exploreContinue reading “The Perinatal Podcast Ep. 108 – From Perinatal to Perimenopause”
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Welcome to the 100th episode of The Perinatal Podcast!
What a lovely journey it’s been, and I thank each and every one of y’all from the bottom of my heart for the support you’ve shown me over the years. What an honor and privilege it has been to have one some fabulous and hilarious guests, and I am excited for what’s ahead in theContinue reading “Welcome to the 100th episode of The Perinatal Podcast!”
Focus Friday: Building Boundaries for Better Focus
Setting boundaries is more than just saying “no” to others—it’s about defining your limits with tasks, relationships, and, most importantly, yourself. For those of us who struggle with distractibility and focus, boundaries can be a game-changer. They aren’t just about protection but are tools to safeguard your time, energy, and mental bandwidth. Let’s explore howContinue reading “Focus Friday: Building Boundaries for Better Focus”
What you need to know about your pelvic floor and pregnancy
Amplify! Blog Guest Writer – Kelsey Beach, DPT, CMTPT; Owner of Encore Therapy *Stay tuned to The Perinatal Podcast – Dr. Beach will discuss this and more on a future episode!* Hey there, fellow mamas-to-be and anyone curious about the magical world of pregnancy! Today, let’s dive into a topic that might not be theContinue reading “What you need to know about your pelvic floor and pregnancy”
Navigating Complex Grief: Understanding and Healing
Grief is a natural response to loss, an emotional journey that we all experience at some point in our lives. It is a complex web of emotions that can be overwhelming, consuming, and sometimes even paralyzing. While most of us are familiar with the stages of grief, there is another facet of this process thatContinue reading “Navigating Complex Grief: Understanding and Healing”
Navigating the Depths of Low Self-Worth: Reclaiming Your Inner Strength
Here I am with another panel topic! I am most likely going to just discuss every one we shared, and what not? Let’s go! Low self-worth is a complex and challenging emotion that can affect every aspect of our lives. It’s a feeling of inadequacy or not measuring up to our own or others’ expectations.Continue reading “Navigating the Depths of Low Self-Worth: Reclaiming Your Inner Strength”
Welcome to the Amplify Wellness Blog!
Embarking on the journey of parenthood is a profound and transformative experience, and it’s not always an easy path to navigate. Welcome to the Amplify Wellness Blog, a safe haven for sharing stories, insights, and resources about the emotional roller coaster that is trying to conceive, pregnancy, the postpartum period and beyond. The joys andContinue reading “Welcome to the Amplify Wellness Blog!”
Navigating Imposter Syndrome: Overcoming Self-Doubt and Embracing Success
This past weekend, I was delighted to discuss mental health in the Wizarding World at a Harry Potter convention with two beloved friends and professionals. In one section, we discussed Imposter Syndrome, and I felt it only fitting to share some of our points as they relate to Muggles! In a world where success isContinue reading “Navigating Imposter Syndrome: Overcoming Self-Doubt and Embracing Success”
Language Matters
Language matters. Be kind to yourself. And others.
What’s your Enneagram type?
What are your Enneagram types? Very rarely is any one thing all one thing ™, and also, these Types can tell us a lot about ourselves and our actions. Even just the titles of my Type and Wing, say no more, spot on! I work hard to be intentional about sitting with my emotions, asContinue reading “What’s your Enneagram type?”
Amplify Wellness with Meg Duke 