Change is hard, especially when they involve endings of things we're sad to see go. And we're definitely sad to see The Whole Pineapple go.

In this very special, final (for now?) episode, Ruby, Anne, Jamie, and podcast producer Shannon Perry reflect on how difficult it can be to say goodbye. But as A.A. Milne says in the voice of Winnie the Pooh, "How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard." Given how hard this is, we've clearly been very lucky indeed. Then stay tuned for Jamie's meditation on letting go so you can move forward.

This podcast has been a labor of love, and there has been a lot of joy in talking with amazing guests, hearing from listeners how much you've gotten from the episodes, and diving deeper into how fertility appears in research, books, and even popular culture.

We hope The Whole Pineapple has helped listeners learn more about the fertility journey and the options that exist for those who are having challenges building their families. But we also hope it's helped open the discussion — the stigma that still exists around infertility, and the reluctance many of us feel when talking about bodies and reproduction can make it tough to talk. But these are necessary conversations, and sharing podcasts like The Whole Pineapple can be a gentle way to introduce the topic.

Finally, we have to say "thank you." Thank you for listening and supporting this podcast. Thank you for sharing episodes and the things you've learned. Thank you for coming with us on this journey. Please know that the episodes will continue to be available, and our email, thewholepineapple@gmail.com is still live, if you have comments or questions.

We love and appreciate you. Have a delicious week.

Resources:

Kahlil Gibran: On Joy and Sorrow

Find Jamie Mammenga on her website, Sound Perinatal and Fertility Counseling, PLLC: www.soundcounseling.org

Audiotocracy Podcast Production: audiotocracy.com