The PMDD Healing Podcast

This last episode is a short Thank You from me, Charisma.I want to thank you from the deepest depths of my heart. It has been an absolute pleasure and honor to serve the PMDD community for the last few years.So many of you have reached out letting me know how much these expert interviews have helped you and I hope that they will continue to provide hope and guidance for our community.In my opinion, everything you need for your PMDD healing journey is contained in these 36 podcast episodes.Somewhere in here you will find your golden nugget, your first step towards healing.So I recommend that you listen to every episode, take notes, notice what triggers you and what intrigues you.And then take one little step by following the experts that you resonate with most and download or join their offers.This is your unique journey and you have what it takes to walk this path of healing!If you have any questions, you can always reach out to me or the experts.My email is CharismaWhitefeather@gmail.com and you can find me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/charisma.whitefeather/I'm so grateful for you and all the wonderful humans I've met along the path.And please remember...Relief is Possible!

Le'Nise Brothers is an important part of the PMDD community and today I'm sharing her amazingly informative interview from the PMDD Healing Summit in 2021.Le'Nise is a yoga teacher and registered nutritionist, mBANT, mCNHC, specializing in women's health, hormones and the menstrual cycle.She is also the host of the Period Story podcast, which aims to break taboos around menstrual health and hormones.Le'Nise has helped hundreds of women improve their menstrual and hormone health through her private practice and group programmes, her Instagram page and talks and workshops for the likes of Stylist, Channel 4, Boden, Ebay and TikTok.Her first book You Can Have A Better Period was released in March 2022.Le'Nise's Links:Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/eatlovemoveYou Can Have a Better Period: A Practical Guide to Pain-free and Calmer Periodshttps://linktr.ee/eatlovemove

Lisa de Jong is an important part of the PMDD and Endo communities and in this episode you'll get all the wisdom she shared with the PMDD Healing Summit in 2021.Lisa is a wellbeing and health coach specializing in the menstrual cycle, chronic pain, somatic mental health and nervous system regulation.She helps people to feel better in their bodies and improve other areas of their lives through a somatic approach.Her work is informed by neuroscience, biology, psychology as well as her own personal journey with chronic pain. She works with clients through private 1:1 work, group workshops and online courses. She offers free consultations and resources via her website. Lisa's Links:Download Free Resources:https://lisadejongcoaching.com/freebiesBook a Free Consultation:https://lisadejongcoaching.com/contactListen to Lisa's Podcast:https://lisadejongcoaching.com/podcast-welcome

Ali Miller is a genius with relationships and communication and in this episode you'll get all the wisdom she shared with the PMDD Healing Summit in 2021.Ali has been a Marriage and Family Therapist for twenty years and she specializes in Couples Communication Coaching.As an online coach, she helps couples all over the world overcome communication challenges so they can love each other better.She helps couples shift out of the blame game and into heart-centered connection so they can spend less time fighting and more time doing what they do best: loving each other.Ali's Links:FREE Mini-Course: The 4 Steps to Stop Any Fight Without Giving Inhttps://www.alimillercoaching.com/freeminicourseInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/alimillercoaching/

Natalie Ryan Hebert is a huge part of the PMDD community and in this episode you'll get all the wisdom she shared with the PMDD Healing Summit in 2021.Natalie is the founder of The Red Tent Program for PMDD.She has helped hundreds of people all over the world to heal deep trauma, find freedom from limiting, negative belief patterns and step into their authentic selves to live the life they really deserve through her unique protocol which combines Rapid Transformational Therapy, hypnotherapy and metacognitive Psychology.She has combined all her professional and personal skills, knowledge and wisdom from her own personal journey of overcoming PMDD to create her program – "I have poured myself into it and it is my honour, purpose and privilege to do this important work".Natalie is also the mom of four amazing kids ranging in ages from 6 to 20. Originally from Australia she lives in Copenhagen with her Danish husband who works as a pediatrician.Natalie's Links:Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/natalieryanhebert/Women Who Heal eBook:Click here to downloadYou Are Worthy Hypnosis:https://natalieryanhebert.com/products/

Here is episode #2 of the Best of the PMDD Healing Podcast 2022.Your favorite expert shares her best pieces of advice, right here in this episode.And again, thank you so much for listening to this podcast and for being a part of our magical PMDD community.Enjoy part 2 of the Best of 2022.In this episode:Menstruation and Nervous System Expert - Lisa de JongYour nervous system and your PMDD symptoms are connected.Plus: The importance between your hormones and triggered emotions. How to support yourself during PMDD luteal.Some of the things that I spoke about with Lisa:The connection between the intensity of your PMDD symptoms and trauma.What role the nervous system plays when it comes to your behavior and even chronic pain.Lisa explains fight-flight-freeze-fawn response and how you can spot them in yourself.How you can use this knowledge of the nervous system to support yourself on your PMDD relief journey.Different ways that you can regulate your nervous system.The importance of combining a polyvagal approach with menstrual cycle awareness.How you can use your menstrual cycle to build a better relationship with yourself.If someone with PMDD were to come to you, where would you start?Lisa's Links:1. Download Free Resources:https://lisadejongcoaching.com/freebies2. Listen to Lisa's Podcast:https://lisadejongcoaching.com/podcast-welcome3. Book a Free Consultation:https://lisadejongcoaching.com/contactMore about Lisa:Lisa de Jong is a wellbeing and health coach specializing in the menstrual cycle, chronic pain, somatic mental health and nervous system regulation.She helps people to feel better in their bodies and improve other areas of their lives through a somatic approach.Her work is informed by neuroscience, biology, psychology as well as her own personal journey with chronic pain. She works with clients through private 1:1 work, group workshops and online courses. She offers free consultations and resources via her website.

Wow, what a year it has been!Thank you so much for listening to the podcast and for being a part of the PMDD community.And as a little holiday treat, I'm sharing your two favorite episodes of the year.So, sit back, grab a cup of hot tea with an extra spoonful of honey and enjoy your favorite experts from this year's PMDD Healing Podcast...Part 1.In this episode:PMDD Relationship Expert - Rose AlkattanHow do I stop breaking up with my partner every month?Plus: How to keep the peace even in luteal. Getting the support you need from your partner.Some of the things that I spoke about with Rose:How you can explain PMDD to your partner and how you can make them understand what you're going through.What if your partner isn't supportive? How can you help your partners to support you better?How you can we keep the peace and avoid breakups during luteal.How to cultivate more connection and intimacy with your partner.Some ways that you can get rid of built-up anger.Your partner is not the cause of your PMDD.The PMDD Trauma Transformational Techniques that Rose uses when working with her clients.Rose's Links:1. PMDD Partners Support Group:https://www.inlovewithpmdd.com/group/pmdd-partners-support-group/about2. FREE Guide - Manage Your PMDD Rage in Relationships:https://www.inlovewithpmdd.com/3. Private PMDD Partners Sessions:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe4. In Love With PMDD Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-love-with-pmdd/id1577110780Mentioned in this episode:If you're looking for some supplements that can help with your PMDD symptoms, then check out the PMDD Relief supplements at www.PMDDSupplement.com

Magic Mushrooms for PMDD healing. Plus: Live your best life 75% of the time. How to create a happy, purpose-driven life.Some of the other amazing things that I spoke about with Tina:What you need to start doing in order to live your best life 75% of the time.How Magic Mushrooms helped Tina to overcome her PMDD.How microdosing psilocybin works.The stigma around using psilocybin for mental and emotional wellness.How you can begin to define your happy and find your purpose.Tina's Links:Book - Woman in The Basement:https://www.amazon.com/Woman-Basement-Live-Your-Best/dp/B08D4H2W93Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/womaninthebasement/Website:https://www.womaninthebasement.com/More about Tina:Tina Williams is the author of Woman in the basement How To Live Your Best Life 75% of The TimeShe is a longtime sufferer of premenstrual dysphoric disorder, otherwise known as PMDD. Her journey through life as a sufferer offers unique self-development perspectives and alternative ways of approaching women's mental health issues. Before her diagnosis, she earned a Masters in Information Systems and navigated the world of the hi-tech industry, studying systems and how components interact with one another.She loves to travel with her two children and go on long runs with her dog Lucky. When she's alone you can find her writing and micro dosing psilocybin."There is no definition of done, we don't reach the peak and stop climbing. When we finally reach the top, we simply turn around to show others the way, lifting them up to walk alongside us."Mentioned in this episode:If you're looking for some supplements that can help with your PMDD symptoms, then check out the PMDD Relief supplements at www.PMDDSupplement.com

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy for lasting PMDD relief.Plus: A feminist view on healing. What's patriarchy got to do with it?!Some of the other things that Cynthia spoke about:Practical tools you can use for overwhelming emotions or relationship conflict.The connection between patriarchy and how we treat menstrual disorders.Differences between a top-down and a bottom-up approach to building mental health.What is Somatic Experiencing and how does it work?Cynthia's Links:Book your free Consultation:https://calendly.com/wildmoontherapy/complementaryWebsite:https://wildmoontherapy.comMore about Cynthia:Cynthia is a psychotherapist specializing in women's emotional wellness and the owner of the Denver-based Wild Moon Integrative Therapies.Cynthia's approach is embodied, mindful, trauma-informed, and feminist; she offers counseling and coaching to women experiencing challenges with moods, menstrual cycles, and other life transitions.She has studied in depth with renowned experts in the field of women's health and psychology, as well as the burgeoning field of mindfulness.While she currently primarily works with people individually, she plans to start a remote Women's Dialectical Behavior Therapy Group, as well as an online course in the coming months.As a PMDD survivor herself, she strives to be the healer / therapist / wise woman guide that she could never find.Mentioned in this episode:If you're looking for some supplements that can help with your PMDD symptoms, then check out the PMDD Relief supplements at www.PMDDSupplement.com

Empowering yourself to heal and rise beyond PMDD. Plus: Why embodiment is so important. How to influence your menstrual experience.Some of the other things that I spoke about with Dr. Roxanne:Why PMDD is not a problem to be “fixed”.What is embodiment?What depth psychology is and why it works so well for people with PMMD.How your life and the lives of others plays a part in your menstrual experience.Dr. Roxanne's Links:FREE - Stop the Thought Loop Mini-Course:https://embodyperiod.com/FREE - Energy Refresh Course:https://embodyperiod.com/cart/?add-to-cart=2266&quantity=1Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/embodyperiod/More about Dr. Roxanne:Dr. Roxanne is a depth psychologist, relational sexuality practitioner, and menstruality advocate known for inspiring and guiding womxn into embodying their unique, sustainable, fullness.She believes that the path to your authentic, sovereign, empowered embodiment includes moving through the potent and complex thresholds of menstruality and sexuality.In the creative and catalytic containers of Roxanne's private practice and immersive workshops, she shows womxn the way to embody their dynamic empowered fullness, from the depths up and out.

A surprising natural remedy for PMDD relief and how it works.Plus: How to unlock your own healing potential with seed cycling.Some of the things that I spoke about with Rochelle:How seed cycling helps with mood swings, hormonal acne, cramps.How to prepare seeds for seed cycling.Can you seed cycle while if you're on the pill?A healthy snack for your luteal cravings.Rochelle's Links:Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/seedcycleblend/Seed Cycle Blend Website:https://seedcycleblend.com/(Use discount code FIRSTSCB for 10%off your first order)Your Expert:Rochelle Marreiros is the founder of Seed Cycle Blend. A company that shares a hormone balancing protocol called seed cycling through their products and resources.She discovered seed cycling after suffering horrible cycle symptoms for the majority of her menstruating years.She had the means to work with Naturopathic Doctors around the world and bring seed cycling to more cycling people worldwide.She believes that seed cycling is a therapy that can unlock your own healing potential and biohack the power of your cycle.Mentioned in this episode:If you're looking for some supplements that can help with your PMDD symptoms, then check out the PMDD Relief supplements at www.PMDDSupplement.com

How to advocate for yourself at the doctor's office. What's up with PMDD research?Plus: Why is peer support so important? How IAPMD can support you.Some other things that I spoke about with Laura:How she and IAPMD “inspire hope and end suffering for those affected by premenstrual disorders”.Where someone newly diagnosed with PMDD should start.The difference between PMDD Awareness and PMD Awareness.Is PMDD going mainstream?Laura's Links:Donate to IAPMD:https://iapmd.org/donate-nowFree Resources for PMDD Warriors:https://iapmd.org/toolkitDoctor's Appointment Checklist:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jFKoXj7S-GmW7Yjk3ibfcn4ny3buzQ7Y/viewMore about Laura:Laura Murphy is the Director of Education and Awareness at IAPMD.She lives in Kent in the UK, and has been involved with IAPMD since 2017. And she is also the founder of the Vicious Cycle Awareness Campaign.

Tools and tips from a couples therapist on how to be a better partner.Plus: Manage out-of-control PMDD emotions. How to not hurt your partner during luteal.Some other things that Valerie spoke about:What to do when you're stuck in anger or anxiety.How awareness and acceptance can help you ride the waves of your hormonal cycle.How you can communicate better in your relationship.Simple ways to bring back the connection and intimacy.Signs that they aren't THE ONE.Valerie's Links:Free phone consultation:https://www.valallencounseling.com/Blog Post: Moods and Hormoneshttps://www.valallencounseling.com/single-post/moods-hormones-sanity-marriageYour Expert:Valerie is a licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, providing therapy for adults, adolescents, and couples.She became a therapist because she wanted to help others learn and grow through their experiences and find peace and happiness in their lives.Valerie believes that every person has life experiences that include good times and hard times, and it is through the hard times that we learn the most about ourselves and about life. ------------------PS. Valerie's workshop during the summit was amazing!!To stay in the loop for more workshops and PMDD events, make sure that you get on the PMDD Community Update list: CLICK HERE TO SIGN UPMentioned in this episode:If you're looking for some supplements that can help with your PMDD symptoms, then check out the PMDD Relief supplements at www.PMDDSupplement.com

The research behind the benefits of yoga and meditation.Plus: How does yoga help relieve PMDD symptoms? What about meditation? What is Yoga Nidra?Some of the other things that Catherine and I spoke about: Tools to cope with your PMDD symptoms. The research that actually proves that yoga and meditation improve mental health. Tips on how to make yoga and meditation easy. How to track your cycle. What Yoga Nidra is and why it's so awesome. What works best for the luteal phase. Catherine's Links: FREE Cycle Tracker & Journal: https://www.yoganaraska.com/product-page/the-ultimate-pmdd-warrior-cycle-tracker-journal (https://www.yoganaraska.com/product-page/the-ultimate-pmdd-warrior-cycle-tracker-journal) FREE Yoga & Guided Meditation for PMDD Relief: http://www.yoganaraska.com/yogaforyourpmddcycle (http://www.yoganaraska.com/yogaforyourpmddcycle) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yoganaraska/ (https://www.instagram.com/yoganaraska/) Catherine's Bio: Catherine van Warmerdam is a yoga teacher from Ontario, Canada. She has lived with PMDD for 15 years, and is passionate about raising awareness about this condition. She is a self-described "research nerd", and loves to learn about the brain and body, and apply this information to her yoga teachings. She is particularly interested in learning about how yoga and meditation can impact the brain. Catherine believes that yoga has enormous potential for people to improve their relationships with themselves - especially those with PMDD, who often struggle with self-acceptance and self-love (including accepting their "luteal selves"). Mentioned in this episode: If you're looking for some supplements that can help with your PMDD symptoms, then check out the PMDD Relief supplements at www.PMDDSupplement.com

Nutrition and supplements to find relief from your symptoms.Plus: Which nutrients are essential for different parts of your cycle? A great alternative for your morning coffee.Some of the other things that I spoke about with Monica: Is PMDD going mainstream? How we can get out of victim mode. What's in her multivitamin for menstruators and which symptoms does it help with? Words of hope for PMDD Warriors. Your PMDD Expert:Monica Grohne is the founder and CEO of Marea Wellness. For 17 years Monica suffered from PMS so bad that she thought she may be bipolar. But after exploring her symptoms more intricately she was diagnosed with PMDD. With the help of leading OBGYNs, nutritionists, psychologists and her own obsessive research she found a whole health solution that provided real relief and support for her symptoms. At that point she vowed to bring education, community and solutions to all women suffering. Monica founded Marea to empower women to take charge of their menstrual health through nutrition and lifestyle changes. Monica's Links:Cycle Alignment Cheatsheet: https://mareawellness.com/pages/cycle-alignment-cheat-sheet (https://mareawellness.com/pages/cycle-alignment-cheat-sheet) Website: https://mareawellness.com/ (https://mareawellness.com/) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mareawellness (https://www.instagram.com/mareawellness)

Taking care of your spiritual and mental health so you can show up in relationships.Plus: Guided heart meditation. How to practice self-compassion and self-acceptance. Why meditation isn't hard.Some of the things that Brittany shared: How transpersonal psychology can help with your PMDD symptoms. Why self-compassion is so important for someone with PMDD. Tools that can help you to find relief from your PMDD. Why our hearts should be just as educated as our minds. The importance of meditation. How you can incorporate meditation into your life. Your Expert:Brittany Tackett is a transpersonal coach, yoga and meditation teacher, and founder of HeartFirst Education, whose mission is to educate the whole person, heart first. Brittany's approach to healing and wellness is holistic and encompasses all aspects of the human experience: mind, body, and spirit. Her signature program Lean into Love, helps women get out of their heads and into their hearts. Brittany's Links:FREE 5-Day Self Love Challenge: https://heartfirsteducation.ac-page.com/selflove-challenge (https://heartfirsteducation.ac-page.com/selflove-challenge) Join the PMDD Healing Podcast Newsletter for updates, special events and offers: http://eepurl.com/hCjBlX (http://eepurl.com/hCjBlX) Mentioned in this episode: If you're looking for some supplements that can help with your PMDD symptoms, then check out the PMDD Relief supplements at www.PMDDSupplement.com

Moving beyond grief and anger.Plus: What healing really looks like. Learning to reclaim your self again.Some of the other things that I spoke about with Vindina: What it means to reclaim your Self and where to start. The reason why we disconnect from ourselves and our values. If your body doesn't feel safe, it's not going to be able to rest, release, heal, trust, let go, balance, connect. How you can create more safety. Why mourning and healing are partners in progress. What's really behind your anger. Your Expert: Vindina Mitha is a person who has become a patron of reclaiming herself from decades of self abandonment. And she has chosen to share her self-discovery journey as a guide to others so that they don't have to figure it out - on their lonesome. As an introvert, Vindina knows all too well that if your cup is not overflowing into your saucer... and if you are not serving from your saucer.....then you are not choosing you.  Vindina's hope is to bring your attention back to you, a priceless treasure that has become even more valuable because you have been broken, cracked, chipped and dented. Vindina guides you to find your gold... in the cracks... because that is what makes you even more beautiful and unique. And she loves how more beautiful, confident, energetic & fulfilled people become when they serve from cups overflowing into their saucers. Vindina's Links: FREE Guide - Embrace your Wholeness: https://tinyurl.com/soulfoodfreedomPMDDSummit (https://tinyurl.com/soulfoodfreedomPMDDSummit) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soulfoodfreedom/ (https://www.instagram.com/soulfoodfreedom/) Join the PMDD Healing Podcast Newsletter for updates, special events and offers: http://eepurl.com/hCjBlX (http://eepurl.com/hCjBlX) Mentioned in this episode: If you're looking for some supplements that can help with your PMDD symptoms, then check out the PMDD Relief supplements at www.PMDDSupplement.com

Take your power back from PMDD.Plus: How to deal with intrusive thoughts. Using thought boxes for a calm mind.Some of the things that I spoke about with Amy: Why it takes a village to manage PMDD. The things that only you can do to help your PMDD symptoms. How you can make better decisions in your luteal phase. Practical tools and tips to stay calm - even in luteal. Your Expert: Amy Viola is a clinical hypnotherapist, mindset coach and emotional health practitioner. She uses a range of science-based techniques to help women and AFAB individuals with PMDD empower themselves to take healthy control over their thoughts, behaviors, emotions and ultimately their PMDD symptoms, allowing them to live life to the full, in a sustainable, calm and fulfilling way. She believes that strengthening your mind and emotional center is just as crucial as exercising or drinking water and that the quality of your mindset dictates the quality of your life, no matter what it throws at you. Amy's Links: FREE Turnaround Audio - Calm the F**k Down in 10 Minutes: https://www.subscribepage.com/10-minute-turnaround (https://www.subscribepage.com/10-minute-turnaround) FREE Guide - 7 Ways YOU Can Help Your PMDD Symptoms: https://www.subscribepage.com/pmdd-symptoms-guide (https://www.subscribepage.com/pmdd-symptoms-guide) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nurturepmddnaturally/ (https://www.instagram.com/nurturepmddnaturally/)

PMDD pain relief with Command Cell Therapy.Plus: What your PMDD symptoms are really telling you. The most important tool for your healing journey.Some of the other important things I spoke about with Rachel: Which PMDD symptoms respond well to this Command Cell Therapy. Why pushing away pain and running away from it isn't the solution. Where your beliefs come from and why it matters. Your symptoms are your inner voice letting you know that something isn't right. Some ways that you can grow your confidence and self-love. Your Expert: Rachel Lynn Fox is a PMDD Holistic Hypnotherapist and Coach. After personally experiencing profound healing from PMDD, she trained and certified in the same therapy that saved her.  Her work is all about healing at a subconscious level so that negative beliefs are reframed and therefore no longer triggered when the hormones shift.  She uses Rapid Transformational Therapy with coaching and menstrual cycle awareness, which creates deep lasting change in her clients. It is now her life's work to help bring awareness to PMDD and that there is healing and there is hope. Rachel's Links: Transformational Program For PMDD: https://rachellynnfox.com/pmdd-program (https://rachellynnfox.com/pmdd-program) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachellynnfox/ (https://www.instagram.com/rachellynnfox/)

Balance your hormones, fix crappy periods, get your energy back. Plus: Supplements for PMDD peeps. The HPA axis. Why the liver is so important for our hormone health.Some other things that Dr. Erin spoke about: How you can heal your hormones. Hormone tests and how to get accurate test results and understand them better. Why magnesium is such a super hero for PMDD peeps. The foods you should avoid when you're on your period. The pill is just a band-aid. Your Expert: Dr. Ellis is a Naturopathic Doctor who helps menstruators balance hormones, fix crappy periods and regain energy they once had to be their happiest, healthiest selves. In 2010 Dr. Ellis was diagnosed with a rare form of Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma which was the turning point in her life.   Having had a cancer diagnosis at such a young age, Dr. Ellis's mission is to empower others to take control of their health. Life is too short to feel sub-optimal and given the right tools, your body has the innate ability to heal itself. When she's not empowering others to become their best versions, Dr. Ellis enjoys spending time helping her community, spending time with her dogs, having game nights with family and friends and making new memories with her Fireman. Dr. Erin's Links: FREE Quiz: Do You Have The Perfect Period https://perfectperiod.hopenaturalhealth.com/ (https://perfectperiod.hopenaturalhealth.com/) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.erinellis (https://www.instagram.com/dr.erinellis)

Cycle syncing for PMDD relief.Plus: Why cycle syncing is essential for PMDD warriors. How to practice cycle synching and harness the power of your cycle.Some of the other things I spoke about with Briana: The difference between cycle tracking and cycle syncing. How to fit cycle syncing into your life without making it just another chore. The different phases of your menstrual cycle and their strengths. How you can use the phases of your menstrual cycle to stop fighting with your partner. How to be productive without burning out. Your Expert: Briana Villegas was a PMDD sufferer for 12 years and has been a PMDD warrior for 6 years and counting. She attributes this shift to awareness. Not only awareness of PMDD as a diagnosis but about awareness of normal menstrual patterns.  The cycle syncing method and cyclical living opened a path to symptom relief through specific lifestyle changes and re-writing narratives about herself and her cycle.  Now she is a Cycle Syncing Coach dedicated to helping menstruators take back control of their cycles. Briana's Links: FREE Discovery Call: Stop settling for symptoms and start optimizing your experience https://brianavillegas.com/discoverycall (https://brianavillegas.com/discoverycall) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brianavillegascoaching/ (https://www.instagram.com/brianavillegascoaching/)

PMDD symptom relief with the brain-body approach.Plus: The lab tests that you actually need. How your nervous system influences your hormones.Some of the other things that I spoke about with Mandy: How the brain-body approach applies to PMDD symptoms like rage and anger. Why a "root cause approach" is so important when dealing with PMDD. How our menstrual cycle impacts our nutrition needs and our brain chemicals. How genetics play a role in PMDD. Your Expert: Mandy Rother is an integrative and functional registered dietitian who helps clients achieve peaceful periods and balanced moods so that they can reclaim their resilience and live out their purpose, all month long.   Mandy's passion is fueled by navigating her own PMDD diagnosis over 15 years ago. On top of that, IBS, PCOS, and depression were worsening her cyclical symptoms. Fed up with treatments that made her feel even worse, she decided to forge her own path. Through a functional medicine and nutrition approach, she went from rock-bottom to welcoming her monthly cycle with open arms. Now she works virtually with clients and groups to help them with her comprehensive root-cause approach.   With 13 years of experience, 5 years of education to become a dietitian, plus 5 years of intensive study and mentorship in functional medicine nutrition therapy, she combines a data-driven and trauma-informed approach with compassionate coaching. Links: FREE E-Book: Decode & Tackle Your PMDD Cravings https://www.revealfunctionalnutrition.com/PeacefulPeriodsGuide (https://www.revealfunctionalnutrition.com/PeacefulPeriodsGuide) Workshop Recording: PMDD: Why Me?! https://www.revealfunctionalnutrition.com/pmdd-why-me-encore (https://www.revealfunctionalnutrition.com/pmdd-why-me-encore)

What's really behind your hormonal mood swings.Plus: How to get your doctor to support you. Better sleep. Intermittent fasting. And is coffee - good or bad?And some other things that I spoke about with Dr. Jordan: How trauma and stress trigger every single hormone-related mood condition. If someone comes to you with PMDD, where would you start? What you can do if you have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep. Macronutrients - why are they important for us. What's the deal with coffee? Is it bad for our health? Your Expert: Dr. Jordan Robertson is a Naturopathic Doctor, podcaster and women's health author. She has a special interest in women's health, including expertise on PMS, PMDD, fertility and miscarriage, PCOS and endometriosis. Helping women and people with ovaries move from overwhelmed and misunderstood to confident and capable of managing their hormone health, Dr. Jordan Robertson ND has supported thousands of patients on their healing journeys. Dr. Jordan's Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjordannd/ (https://www.instagram.com/drjordannd/)

How to thrive in business for entrepreneurs with PMDD.Plus: How to show up fully, even in your luteal phase. A new way of seeing productivity and how to still get stuff done.Some of the other things that I spoke about with Dr. Helena: Using your menstrual cycle to support yourself as an entrepreneur. How to keep your business alive when you're in luteal up to 2 weeks a month. How to not burn out or overextend yourself. When working from home, how do you transition from mom mode to boss mode and back again. How we can market ourselves, stay true to ourselves and also serve our community. What you can do about  Imposter Syndrome, especially when that inner critic gets loud during your luteal phase? Your Expert: Dr. Helena Tucker is a Clinical Psychologist and Coach and PMDD Specialist. Helena helps entrepreneurs with PMDD to reclaim control, balance and confidence by using science-based psychological methods. She has her own experience of PMDD motivating her work in this field. She has 15 years of experience in clinical practice and runs her own international business. Dr. Helena's Links: FREE Guide for Entrepreneurs: From Premenstrual Mood Swings to balance and control https://programs.drhelenatucker.com/guide (https://programs.drhelenatucker.com/guide) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.helenatucker/ (https://www.instagram.com/dr.helenatucker/)

Understanding depression and a cutting-edge approach for reliefPlus: The real reason behind your PMDD depression. Is depression relief really possible?Some of the things that I spoke about with Chloe: Depression as a protective mechanism. One of the greatest causes of depression is not following your heart's desires. When someone with depression comes to you, where do you start? What's the first step to healing depression? What do you mean when you speak about a root cause treatment? You practice RTT, Rapid Transformational Therapy, could you explain what that is? Why does RTT work so well with anger, rage, anxiety, depression, panic attacks, insomnia, trauma, depression. Your Expert: Chloe Jimenez-Peters is a Rapid Transformational Practitioner and Happiness Life Coach. She is dedicated to healing Trauma and Depression at the subconscious root cause, to unlock the happy, fulfilled and abundant life you were meant for.  She has a passion for healing PMDD and is part of the team in Natalie Ryan Hebert's, The Red Tent Program.  Chloe herself suffered with PMDD since her teenage years, being kept off school 1-2 weeks each month and subsequently being diagnosed with clinical depression and chronic fatigue syndrome.  Chloe went on to study medicine at internationally renowned universities in Hungary and Spain.  Born to a British mother and Spanish father Chloe has a foot in each country; she now lives on the island of Mallorca with her 3 young children, where she fulfills her life's purpose of holistic healing internationally. Chloe's Links:Website: https://chloejimenezpeters.com/ (https://chloejimenezpeters.com/) FREE Consultation: https://calendly.com/chloejimenez/15min (https://calendly.com/chloejimenez/15min) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IntelligentTransformations (https://www.facebook.com/IntelligentTransformations)

Rediscover your menstrual power for PMDD relief and healing.Plus: Connecting to your womb space. Befriending your cycle - even the luteal phase. Some of the other things that Charlotte spoke about: How to use your luteal phase for transformation. Why our menstrual cycle is the 5th vital sign of health. How you can befriend your cycle again. Tools that you can use to begin shifting your mindset or relationship to your womb. How disembodiment impacts your life and why it happens. How to practice self-care without feeling overwhelmed. The importance of reclaiming your wildness. Your Expert: Charlotte Pointeaux is an internationally award-winning Certified Cycle and Feminine Embodiment Coach, Host of the Wild Flow Podcast and First Moon Circles Founder. She guides cyclical beings to understand, honour and live in flow with their menstrual cycle, the earth and cosmic cycles, so they can live, love and lead in a way that honours and encourages cycle awareness, womb wisdom and period positivity. The globally-recognised First Moon Circles program is a growing community of 60+ educators, weaving together science, the sacred and sisterhood, to holistically educate, prepare, and celebrate children so they can confidently begin their menstrual cycles. Charlotte's Links: Free Womb Drum Journey for Healing: https://bit.ly/drumjourneypmdd (https://bit.ly/drumjourneypmdd) Wild Flow Podcast: https://charlottepointeaux.com/podcast/ (https://charlottepointeaux.com/podcast/) Website: https://charlottepointeaux.com/ (https://charlottepointeaux.com/)

Stop cravings and top tips on how to manage your PMDD symptoms - naturally.Plus: Good mood foods. The importance of good digestion. The power of poop. The nutrients you need. Some of the things that I spoke about with Heidi: How does our physical health or “unhealth” affect our emotions? If our moods are connected to our foods, what are some foods that we can eat to stabilize our moods? Some tips on how we can keep our carb cravings in check. Some of the nutrients that we PMDD peeps should be getting enough of. Why is holistic/collaborative care so important when dealing with PMDD? PMDD is often called a hormone imbalance, what's your take on that? Your Expert: Heidi Hogarth is a Naturopath, Nutritionist, PMDD survivor, & mom of two living in Adelaide, South Australia. She is also a professional member of IAPMD. Motivated by her own debilitating & lonely experience with PMDD, Heidi's passion lies in supporting others to regain power over their menstrual moods, get off the emotional rollercoasters and balance body & mind naturally so they can feel calm, confident and empowered in themselves, in relationships, work and life. Heidi is a firm advocate for body-mind medicine, meaning that fortifying the biochemistry of your body and brain has a powerful positive impact on mental and emotional wellbeing. (Your brain, after all, she says, is a flesh-and-blood organ of your physical body). Heidi's Links: Free guide and workbook for managing PMDD naturally: https://fundamentalwellbeing.life/resources-freebies/ (https://fundamentalwellbeing.life/resources-freebies/) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heidihogarth_naturopath/ (https://www.instagram.com/heidihogarth_naturopath/)

Overcoming anxiety with simple and effective tools.Plus: Nervous system regulation. Why do we get triggered? How to deal with our triggers.  Some other things I spoke about with Anna:Why do we get anxious? Is it a chemical imbalance? What can we do to get out of anxiety? share with us how to do that?You said that, “Triggers are part of the emotional experience on this planet.” Why do we get triggered? And what's the connection with our nervous system? What are some really simple tools for when we do get triggered? Some of the signs of a dysregulated nervous system are anxiety, lack of self-trust, fatigue, getting triggered easily. This sounds like so many of our PMDD symptoms. Why do we get dysregulated? How can we reset our nervous system? Why is breathwork a great tool for anxiety? Your Expert:Anna Papaioannou, also known as The Anxiety Coach, is a qualified counsellor specializing in anxiety. She supports menstruators to come home to themselves and befriend their nervous system through somatic therapy, Breathwork, polyvagal & holistic practices. Anna's Links:Breathwork for Anxiety https://view.flodesk.com/pages/62048afbe0eda1a0d870a334 (https://view.flodesk.com/pages/62048afbe0eda1a0d870a334) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annatheanxietycoach/ (https://www.instagram.com/annatheanxietycoach/)

Bring back the love and harmony into your relationship - even after a fightPlus: What to do after a flip out. How to get your needs met. Heart-centered communication. What about rejection? Some of the things that I spoke about with Ali: Relationships feel so hard sometimes, especially when we're dealing with PMDD. Why do we get so triggered by our partners? What can I do after the blow up to return back to harmony and love? Sometimes when we want to talk to our partners, they shut down. We feel unheard, not understood. How can we approach them? With PMDD it feels like every month I want to break up with my partner and we always fight over the same things. How can I change that? How can we communicate in a more loving way, so that our partner hears us? You say that all human beings have the same universal human needs. What are some of those needs and what if I don't know what my needs are? How can I get in touch with them? You also say that, “All actions are attempts to meet needs.” What needs are being met when I lash out at my partner? Your Expert: Ali Miller is a Certified Clini-Coach specializing in Couples Communication Coaching, and she has been a Marriage and Family Therapist for twenty years. As an online coach, she helps couples all over the world overcome communication challenges so they can love each other better. She helps couples shift out of the blame game and into heart-centered connection so they can spend less time fighting and more time doing what they do best: loving each other. Ali's Links: FREE Mini-Course: The 4 Steps to Stop Any Fight Without Giving In https://www.alimillercoaching.com/freeminicourse (https://www.alimillercoaching.com/freeminicourse) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alimillercoaching/ (https://www.instagram.com/alimillercoaching/)

Plus: The surprising connection between insulin, blood sugar and your PMDD symptoms. How to get out of fatigue. Some of the things that I spoke about with Jenna: Why period problems are so much more than just period problems. What we can do about period pain. How our food influences our period health and what should we eat for better periods. Does the pill (hormonal birth-control) really fix our period problems? What is the Post-birth control syndrome? How to safely quit the pill. And alternatives to hormonal birth-control. The source of fatigue. And how to increase your energy levels. Your Expert: Jenna Longoria aka The Period Guru, is a board certified functional nutrition practitioner specializing in menstruators' hormones. She was listed by The Huffington Post as one of the top 20 new health writers to follow. Her work has been featured in Mind Body Green, on NBC, in The Elephant Journal, at SXSW and she is the author of The Period Solution: 28-Day Hormone Balancing Guide. Through her virtual private practice, in 1:1 and group programs, Jenna helps menstruators reclaim their hormones and digestive health with a multidisciplinary approach combining functional medicine, nutrition and diagnostic lab testing. Jenna is a firm believer that the right diet and lifestyle can put any hormonal condition into remission. Jenna's Links: Guide to Pain Free Periods: https://www.jennalongoria.com/guide-to-painfree-periods (https://www.jennalongoria.com/guide-to-painfree-periods) Jenna's Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/theperiodguru (https://www.instagram.com/theperiodguru)

Microdosing for PMDD Relief - How much, when, how long?Plus: Microdosing protocols. Intention setting. Integration. Where to get it. How not to trip. Why is it still illegal? Some of the other things that I spoke about with Kayse: Why are plant medicines such powerful tools for healing and transformation? What are some of the beneficial effects of microdosing and what issues are being treated with it? What is microdosing actually? How can we make sure that the dose is low enough to reap the benefits but not trip out? What's low for one person might be high for another, how can we know? So how do we microdose? Do we do it every day? Do we need to prepare for it? Could you talk a little bit about microdosing protocols? Is this something that I'll have to do regularly, like taking supplements? How can I take these mushrooms? Do I just eat them dried? Why is integration so important and how we can integrate our experiences? Psilocybin is being decriminalized and proven to be beneficial for many mental health issues, but mushrooms are still illegal in many places. What can we do? Your Expert: Kayse Gehret - with over two decades in the healing arts - is the engaging, accessible founder of Micro-dosing for Healing. Her interactive group programs offer a unique, intimate community of individuals drawn to practice with diverse intentions... including physical healing, mental wellness, emotional balance and spiritual connection. The intention of the program is to introduce individuals to the beautiful practice of micro-dosing earth medicines, inspire a lifelong connection to nature, instill a reverence & respect for the medicines and create the conditions for healing inside a welcoming, supportive container. Kayse's Links: Work with Kayse: https://www.microdosingforhealing.com/workwithkayse (https://www.microdosingforhealing.com/workwithkayse) Introduction to Microdosing Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJdQ7PNqAKg&t=58s (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJdQ7PNqAKg&t=58s)

How to have a calm luteal phase and pain-free periods Plus: The most important supplement. The importance of gut health. How xenoestrogens influence our hormonal health. PMDD and inflammation. Some of the things that I spoke about with Le'Nise: Are periods supposed to be painful? Factors that lead to painful periods. How to find relief from period pain, other than taking pain killers. How we can use foods to improve our periods. Key nutrients for our menstrual phases, especially the luteal and menstrual phase where we struggle a lot as PMDD peeps. Is endometriosis a sign of excess estrogen? What can we do to manage our endo pain and symptoms? What are Xenoestrogens and how do they affect us? Your Expert: Le'Nise Brothers is a yoga teacher and registered nutritionist, mBANT, mCNHC, specializing in women's health, hormones and the menstrual cycle. She is also the host of the Period Story podcast, which aims to break taboos around menstrual health and hormones. Le'Nise has helped hundreds of women improve their menstrual and hormone health through her private practice and group programmes, her Instagram page and talks and workshops for the likes of Stylist, Channel 4, Boden, Ebay and TikTok. Her first book You Can Have A Better Period was released in March 2022. LeNise's Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eatlovemove (https://www.instagram.com/eatlovemove) Buy the book - ​You Can Have A Better Period: UK: https://uk.bookshop.org/books/you-can-have-a-better-period-a-practical-guide-to-calmer-and-less-painful-periods/9781786785602 (https://uk.bookshop.org/books/you-can-have-a-better-period-a-practical-guide-to-calmer-and-less-painful-periods/9781786785602) US: https://bookshop.org/books/you-can-have-a-better-period-a-practical-guide-to-pain-free-and-calmer-periods/9781786785602 (https://bookshop.org/books/you-can-have-a-better-period-a-practical-guide-to-pain-free-and-calmer-periods/9781786785602)

Show Notes:Healing the root cause of your PMDD symptoms. Plus: How to access your subconscious mind. What's really behind your mood-related symptoms. Some of the things that I spoke about with Natalie: What is the root cause of PMDD symptoms like anger, rage, depression, anxiety, insomnia? What causes trauma and what does it have to do with our PMDD symptoms? Can menstruators with PMDD can find relief from their symptoms? What are some subconscious beliefs that come up a lot with your PMDD clients? What is the most important first step towards healing? Your Expert: Natalie Ryan Hebert is the founder of The Red Tent Program for PMDD. She has helped hundreds of people all over the world to heal deep trauma, find freedom from limiting, negative belief patterns and step into their authentic selves to live the life they really deserve through her unique protocol which combines Rapid Transformational Therapy, hypnotherapy and metacognitive Psychology. She has combined all her professional and personal skills, knowledge and wisdom from her own personal journey of overcoming PMDD to create her programme – "I have poured myself into it and it is my honour, purpose and privilege to do this important work". Natalie is also the mom of four amazing kids ranging in ages from 6 to 20. Originally from Australia she lives in Copenhagen with her Danish husband who works as a pediatrician. Natalie's Links:Women Who Heal eBook: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wCecYWNvvTw9T8HcL7YS0pXbxG3w4Lqt/view?fbclid=IwAR3C7xcKd8D5SsEUypVyKfDHowqLQvSap6QsQTVMBn6Ne6raOfY57vo6Kmw (Click here to download) You Are Worthy Hypnosis: https://natalieryanhebert.com/products/ (https://natalieryanhebert.com/products/)

Understand and heal your anger - for moms (and people in relationships) Plus: What anger really is. How to be a better parent and partner. Healing the motherhood wound. Some of the things that I spoke about with Dr. Marlis: Why we get so angry at our children (or at our partners). So much guilt and shame comes up when we flip out at our loved ones. What does the Mother Wound have to do with it? Common anger triggers and how we can release them. What we can do to create safety, harmony or to minimize the damage after getting angry. Your Expert: Dr. Marlis Huebner is a Cambridge-educated life scientist, emotional leadership coach, International best-selling author, and founder of Craft1Life™ - Career Family Unleashed and the Rapid Anger Relief System. She helps ambitious women break free from old paradigms and rise into new leadership roles at home and in the office. She has the unique ability to see beyond the obvious and bring out the best in people so they can lead fulfilling happy lives with ease.

How do I stop breaking up with my partner every month? Plus: How to keep the peace. Staying connected even in luteal. Getting the support you need from your partner. Some of the things that I spoke about with Rose: How can I explain PMDD to my partner and how can I make them understand? What if my partner isn't supportive? How can we help our partners to support us better? Our responsibility to our relationships. How we can keep the peace and avoid breakups during luteal. How we can cultivate more connection and intimacy with our partner? Anger and rage are a huge part of PMDD - some ways we can get rid of built-up anger. Our partners are not the cause of our PMDD. PMDD Trauma Transformational Techniques that Rose uses with her clients. Helping PMDD Partners understand how PMDD affects their relationship and tools to have consistent months without the added Relationship Trauma. Your Expert: Rose Alkattan is a PMDD Relationship Expert who has suffered with PMDD for over 15 years. She's currently a Doctorate Candidate specializing her research and publications on PMDD Partnerships. She is the mother of a 12-year-old daughter and a shih tzu puppy and married to her partner who often provides insights on her “In Love with PMDD” Podcast where Rose shares her Trauma Transformation Tools to help PMDD Partners navigate their Intimate Relationships and stop their monthly breakups. Links: Save Your Relationship – Partners Path: https://www.inlovewithpmdd.com/relationship-courses (https://www.inlovewithpmdd.com/relationship-courses) In Love With PMDD Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-love-with-pmdd/id1577110780 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-love-with-pmdd/id1577110780)

Lab Tests, do they work and which ones should I get? Plus: When to get tested. What's your thyroid got to do with your PMDD symptoms? What about Pyrroles? And why Vitex (Chasteberry) isn't for everyone. Some of the things that I spoke about with Naomi: How a Naturopath specifically helps their clients to improve their PMDD symptoms. How an under-active thyroid can cause PMDD symptoms and how you can determine if you have a healthy thyroid. If someone is diagnosed with PMDD, what is the first thing you would tell them to do or look into? What are pyrroles and how can they make your mood swings worse? Areas that get overlooked when it comes to mood swings and other PMDD symptoms. What's the connection between insulin, toxins and our hormones? Your Expert: Naomi Judge is a naturopath and clinical nutritionist with a bachelor's degree in health science. She has supported women from her Sydney-based practice for the last 15 years. Her primary focus is helping women connect the dots between their health, happiness and hormones. Her area of expertise is supporting women with PMDD and cyclic mood swings, including histamine intolerance, anxiety and depression. Links: Hormone Support Meal Plan: https://www.naomijudge.com/ (https://www.naomijudge.com/) Book a Free Consultation: https://naomibooking.as.me/FREE (https://naomibooking.as.me/FREE)

Your nervous system and your PMDD symptoms are connected.Plus: The importance between your hormones and triggered emotions. How to support yourself during luteal. Some of the things that I spoke about with Lisa: There is a connection between the intensity of our PMDD symptoms and trauma. What role does the nervous system play when it comes to our behaviour, our trauma and even chronic pain? I hear a lot about the fight-flight-freeze response, and lately I've also read about something called the fawn response. Could you explain how those are different and how we can spot them in ourselves? How can I use this knowledge of the nervous system to support myself on my PMDD relief journey? What are some other ways that we can regulate our nervous systems? You're a menstrual cycle coach and you also offer a professional training for Cycle Coaching & Facilitation. Why is it so important to combine a polyvagal approach with menstrual cycle awareness? How can we use our menstrual cycle to build a better relationship with ourselves? If someone with PMDD were to come to you, where would you start? Your Expert: Lisa de Jong is a wellbeing and health coach specialising in the menstrual cycle, chronic pain, somatic mental health and nervous system regulation. She helps people to feel better in their bodies and improve other areas of their lives through a somatic approach. Her work is informed by neuroscience, biology, psychology as well as her own personal journey with chronic pain. She works with clients through private 1:1 work, group workshops and online courses. She offers free consultations and resources via her website. Links: Download Free Resources: https://lisadejongcoaching.com/freebies (https://lisadejongcoaching.com/freebies) Book a Free Consultation: https://lisadejongcoaching.com/contact (https://lisadejongcoaching.com/contact) Listen to Lisa's Podcast: https://lisadejongcoaching.com/podcast-welcome (https://lisadejongcoaching.com/podcast-welcome) Subscribe to the PMDD Healing Podcast to Discover What Works for your PMDD relief journey! The PMDD Healing Podcast is an interview style menstrual health podcast where you'll find hope guidance and next steps for your PMDD relief journey. These interviews were recorded for the PMDD Healing Summit and some of the experts include: Jenna Kutcher, Natalie Ryan Hebert , Rose Alkattan, Dr. Jordan Robertson, Le'Nise Brothers,… We'll be talking about topics like: PMDD treatments, hormones, supplements, mood swings, relationships, anxiety, anger, depression, period pain, root cause approaches and so much more. If you've got PMDD and you're looking for help, guidance and support, then this is the podcast for you. Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pmddhealingsummit (https://www.facebook.com/groups/pmddhealingsummit) Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/pmddhealingsummit/ (https://www.instagram.com/pmddhealingsummit/)

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