Listen, Here's the Thing

This week on Menopause Sucks, Katie and Meko dive into all things fall, football, and... well, the inevitable reality of menopause. First, they share their relief that spooky season is finally winding down after being bombarded by scary movies and Halloween everywhere. Meko, who usually goes all out for Halloween, is hilariously scrambling to find a costume this year

In this week’s ‘Wicked’-ly fun episode, Katie and Meko are suiting up as Elphaba and Glinda to celebrate Katie’s all-time favorite musical, “Wicked”, and the upcoming movie release. The excitement doesn’t stop there, they’ve just booked a girls’ trip to Orange County for the “Wicked” premiere and can’t wait to catch up with their California friends while podcasting from the West Coast! 

There’re also dishing on all the “Love is Blind” wedding drama! Who’s making it to the altar, and who’s not? And for the main topic, we’re diving deep into self-love: what we do to take care of ourselves, what we need to work on, and will Katie bounce back from her major screw-up this morning? Expect plenty of laughs, life lessons, tips, and a whole lot of *Wicked* love.  

This week’s episode is all about leveling up your skincare game with our fabulous guest, Jillian, a pro esthetician from *glo med spa in Midland MI*. We dive deep into the world of medical-grade skincare vs. your usual drugstore or Ulta finds. Jillian dishes on why hitting up a real med spa isn’t just about pampering; it’s about getting treatments that deliver serious results. She’s all about making clients feel comfortable, heard, and walking out with skin that’s glowing.  

From laser hair removal and antioxidants to tips on what to expect during your first consultation, we’re covering it all. Plus, Jillian’s got some hilarious stories from behind-the-scenes and solid advice for anyone thinking about hopping on the Accutane train. If you’ve ever wondered if medical-grade skincare is worth the hype or if you’re curious about go-to treatments at a med spa, this episode is for you! 

In this episode, the ladies are all over the map in the best way possible, like only women going through premenopause/menopause can be. We kick things off with Katie’s Detroit day of music, from a matinee at *Moulin Rouge* to floor seats with the world’s misfits at the *21 Pilots* concert. Meko’s got a fun concert lineup coming up, too!  

Next, we dive into the latest season of *Love Is Blind*.......spoiler: we’ve got our initial THOUGHTS on episode one. We also tackle movies, shows, and podcasts that, frankly, nobody asked for, including Kristen Cavallari spilling the details of her recent breakup and Netflix's newest series, *Nobody Want This*.  And let’s not forget Diddy! We can’t stop talking about him, with a dash of Jaguar Wright and Niykee Heaton. (But honestly, we can’t remember all the details of the Diddy stuff we’ve seen and read........don’t fact-check us, we are stating that all these facts are ALLEGED!!!!! LOL)   

Katie also brings in her latest Instagram purchase, talking about Chappell Roan music, and asking rapid-fire questions to help you get to know the duo a little bit more. 

Katie's coming in hot this episode, kicking things off with a serious *bone to pick* with the production team, after they surprise her and Meko with old pictures of themselves to sign. Meko dives into the secret lives of Mormon wives because, obviously, we love a good mystery and Grinder conspiracy. Then, things go completely bananas—literally—talking about the new show on HBO, Chimp Crazy. WARNING- there is a spoiler alert if you have not watched the show. 

There is a new *celebrity spill* of the week: P Diddy’s latest case. Plus, Katie and Meko give very specific instructions on how to handle their phones phone after they, you know, die.  

The ladies of Listen, Here’s the Thing are thrilled to have fashion guru, Jen Glackin, aka. Occasionally Jenna on their 10th episode! Get ready to learn how these ladies met and became friends, hear Jen’s journey to content creation, and get the scoop on their favorite fall finds (spoiler: Leppard is back in, and Walmart is stepping up with the fashion finds of the season).  

And, of course, we wrap it up with a fun round of rapid-fire questions—because why not? Tune in for laughs, life tips, and some seriously savage commentary! 

What is Tuesday Wine?  It is a bottle of wine under $25.  Why would we drink it? Listen and find out. Katie and Meko drink wine every episode and this week they chat about sports (not for long, this isn’t Barstool) Ferris State University- GO BULLDOGS- , what sliding into your DMs means and a little bit of motherhood wisdom.  If you are listening at home, grab a glass of wine and join us, if you are in the car, don’t do that.  Cheers! 

Do you wear white after Labor Day?  Katie and Meko break down whether this old stuffy rule should be followed or not and Meko finally watched the Love is Blind UK finale. Don’t worry if you are not a football fan, the follow-up on U of M football and allegations of cheating, along with Katie’s hope for a solid Chicago Bears season is short lived.  The ladies quickly change the topic to books they are reading, the hopes to start a Listen, Here’s the Thing book club, and the famous question round that helps you get to them better. 

Katie and Meko are back chatting over another bottle of wine to talk about the whole season of “Love is Blind UK” but pause to take cover during a summer tornado!  They never thought they would be in their own version of Twisters.  

If you are not into smutty reality tv, all good.  But do you think love is blind?  Let us know your answer.  With short attention spans, you know they will talk about books they are reading and latest obsession purchase off Instagram.  

Listen, here’s the thing, Meko almost died in France and Katie thought she was going to throw up while teaching a barre class. Thankfully, they are still here to get a white wine buzz and talk about all things Fall.  Tune in to hear about the kids back at school, that you don’t have to feel like S#!t because you are over 45 and already planning for a big Thanksgiving. 

Listen, here’s the thing – SPOIL ALERT if you have not read or seen the movie “It Ends With Us” you have been warned.  Katie and Meko discuss the movie, compare it to the book and talk about all the press gossip surrounding the movie cast..