My Hormones My Health

Today I am joined by Steph - a fellow PMDD Warrior who also lives with fibromyalgia. According to FMA UK, fibromyalgia is a chronic condition of widespread pain and profound fatigue. The cause of fibromyalgia is not yet known and there is no cure. On this episode, we discuss how living with chronic conditions such as fibro and PMDD, can affect things like parenting and friendships, as well as other areas. For more information about fibromyalgia, click here, and as always, if you're just learning about PMDD, head to IAPMD.org. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

"Be proud of who you are and just know that it’s shitty, it’s scary but there will be a day when you can say 'I’ve got through this.'"On this episode I’m joined by Nichole. Nichole is 22, she epitomises what it is to be a PMDD Warrior, and is currently going through chemical menopause.Just so you know this episode does talk about suicidal thoughts, self harm, and infertility, so it might be hard to hear in places, but that’s why it’s so important that this young voice is heard. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

"I am not just a uterus to create children."Imogen joins me to talk about her experiences with PMDD, PCOS, dyslexia and diabetes - and provides great insight into invisible conditions and how they intersect with society's perceptions of what it means to be disabled.Plus, I've got a little bit of news about why I've been so quiet recently... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

"Running makes us believe we're capable of getting through the hard stuff, and creates a space for us to acknowledge how we feel."After battling with her own mental health issues, Jessica used her love of running to create Run Talk Run - a weekly 5k which gives people the chance to talk, run and support each other. On this episode we discuss our love/hate relationships with running, and the impact it can have on mental health, and the conversation surrounding it. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

“It’s never too late to be who you might have been. My hormones have dictated many things about my life, but with my knowledge and education, I’m now embracing hormones and making it a part of my future.” June survived PMS, PMDD and endometriosis, had a hysterectomy, and now, as well as taking on the menopause, she’s also using her experiences to help and empower others, by setting up her very own Menopause Café. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this episode, we shed some light on PCOS - Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. We talk about "women's problems" at work, and why we need to start the hormones and health conversation earlier. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We've talked a lot about medicinal and therapeutic treatments for PMDD, and today Sarah and I delve deeper into the holistic approach to managing symptoms. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

"PMDD has two awkward elements: periods and mental health, that both hold such stigma."On this episode, Anna tells me about the challenges she faces physically and mentally when it comes to PMDD. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Catherine shares her experiences of mental health, PMDD and postnatal depression. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

"The conversation is the cure."I chat with Katie about PMDD, feminism and the alternative words for vulva! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

"It's not a life worth living when you're in constant fear of your own mind."On this episode I'm joined by Rachel, who tells us about the decision she made to end her PMDD suffering. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This episode is all about the story of PMDD & Me, past to present. This is the story that I wish I'd heard years ago. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A quick introduction to PMDD and why I've decided to start the My Hormones My Health podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.