{"podcast":{"title":"YinkusPepe Talks","slug":"yinkuspepe-talks-7877086","podcast_index_feed_id":7877086,"rss_url":"https://media.rss.com/yinkuspepe/feed.xml","website_url":"https://www.youtube.com/@YinkusPepeTalks","image_url":"https://media.rss.com/yinkuspepe/podcast_cover_20260524_070513_d5ebbe04fadb19528866e6aab3c28a81.png","author":"Yinkuspepe","episode_count":44,"summary":"The Archive of Real Talk, Relationship Dynamics & Personal Evolution. This is the complete library of YinkusPepe Talks. From our deep-dive series like The Silent Burnout to the high-impact commentary of Yinkus Digest, this playlist houses every conversation designed to change the way you see yourself, your marriage, and the life you are building. Join our Patreon Community https://www.patreon.com/YinkusPepeTalks Watch Videos on YouTube https://youtube.com/@yinkuspepetalks If you are looking for a masterclass in intentional living, relationship accountability, and navigating the complexities of the diaspora with grace and Regal Ease, you have found your home. Start from the beginning or dive into a specific topic—this is your space for clarity. What You’ll Find Here: 💎 Full Series Compilations: Deep dives into interpersonal issues and social structures. 🎙️ The Digest: Weekly hard truths on culture, mindset, and trending life lessons. 💡 Strategic Guidance: Practical, real-life application for parenting and personal growth. 🏛️ Evergreen Wisdom: Timeless advice that focuses on character over gossip. Every episode. Every lesson. All in one place.","last_synced_at":"2026-08-02T10:21:41.587864+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/yinkuspepe-talks-7877086"},"episode":{"title":"This Season of Me: What Perimenopause Taught Me About My Marriage","slug":"this-season-of-me-what-perimenopause-taught-me-about-my-marriage","published_at":"2026-05-27T01:28:36+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/yinkuspepe-talks-7877086/this-season-of-me-what-perimenopause-taught-me-about-my-marriage","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/yinkuspepe-talks-7877086","url":"https://rss.com/podcasts/yinkuspepe/2855225","audio_url":"https://content.rss.com/episodes/388114/2855225/yinkuspepe/2026_05_25_17_25_01_49858ab5-0ce4-48aa-a3c8-f898ccd03bf1.mp3","summary":"Perimenopause & Me - Part 2: A few months ago, I shared my perimenopause journey thinking I had said my piece. But the flood of private, heavy, and quietly ashamed messages from women saying, \"I thought it was just me,\" made me realize we still aren't talking about this enough. Watch the video version of this talk on YouTube [ https://youtu.be/D3VzGeQOSyc?si=1kTx0Of9rGGXWrjZ ] Support the show, unlock exclusive episodes, and explore our digital resources at [ https://www.patreon.com/c/YinkusPepeTalks ] Because perimenopause doesn't just change your body—it changes your marriage, your patience, your relationships, and your entire identity. ​In this episode of our Season of Me series, we are talking about what happens after you find the courage to speak up. Once you name what is happening to you, you stop gaslighting yourself. You stop calling deep exhaustion \"laziness\" and you stop apologizing for your boundaries. We explore how this biological transition acts like a spotlight, exposing the hidden cracks in our marriages, our self-worth, and the heavy expectations we've been carrying for years. ​We are unpacking the raw truth about the mental shifts of mid-life, why women don't need to be \"fixed\" during this season, and how to transition into a new chapter of partnership without shrinking yourself. ​Tune in as we discuss: ​The Soul-Level Silence: Moving past hot flashes to understand the emotional whiplash, the random aches, and that deep desire for preservation silence—where you just cannot give any more. ​Exposing the Performance: Why perimenopause inevitably tests your marriage, exposing weak communication, men who love but don’t listen, and women who have performed \"strength\" for way too long. ​The Isolation of Explaining: Why a woman who has to explain her pain…","meta_description":"Perimenopause & Me - Part 2: A few months ago, I shared my perimenopause journey thinking I had said my piece. But the flood of private, heavy, and qu…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":542,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/yinkuspepe-talks-7877086/episodes/this-season-of-me-what-perimenopause-taught-me-about-my-marriage/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/yinkuspepe-talks-7877086/this-season-of-me-what-perimenopause-taught-me-about-my-marriage.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}