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In this deeply honest and powerful conversation, Rachel sits down with Amber Romaniuk, emotional eating and binge eating expert, to unpack the real reasons women struggle with food, weight, hormones, digestion, and self-worth. This episode goes far beyond surface-level food advice. Together, Rachel and Amber explore how trauma, nervous system dysregulation, inner-child wounds, hormones, and gut health all intersect with binge and emotional eating—and what true healing actually looks like. If you've ever felt out of control around food, stuck in shame, or frustrated that "doing all the right things" still isn't working, this episode will make you feel seen—and supported. What You'll Learn in This Episode 1. How Binge & Emotional Eating Actually Begin Amber shares her personal story—from early body shame and dieting to bingeing, purging, and hitting rock bottom—and how denial kept the cycle alive until she was forced to face the truth. You'll hear why binge eating is not about willpower, discipline, or food choices. 2. Why Food Becomes a Coping Mechanism Food often becomes a way to: Numb emotional pain Soothe stress Feel comfort and safety Escape uncomfortable emotions Amber explains how dopamine, restriction, perfectionism, and societal conditioning all reinforce binge cycles—even with "healthy" foods. 3. The Nervous System Connection Chronic stress keeps the body stuck in fight-or-flight, making it nearly impossible to digest food properly, regulate appetite, or process emotions. You'll learn why: Discomfort feels threatening to the nervous system Familiar patterns (even painful ones) feel "safe" Healing requires patience, rewiring, and self-compassion 4. Trauma, Inner Child Wounds & Food Amber breaks down how both big and small traumas—bullying, dieting as a child, parental criticism, abuse, breakups, or feeling unsafe—can deeply impact body image and eating behaviors. This episode highlights why inner-child work is a critical part of healing emotional eating. 5. How Binge Eating Impacts Digestion & Gut Health You'll learn how binge eating and chronic stress can lead to: Poor digestion and nutrient absorption Low stomach acid Gut inflammation and leaky gut Brain fog, fatigue, bloating, and cravings Mood imbalances tied to inflammation 6. Hormones, Weight & Emotional Eating Amber explains how emotional eating affects: Cortisol (stress hormone) Thyroid function Progesterone & estrogen balance Sleep, mood, fertility, and weight regulation You'll hear why low progesterone can drive cravings, insomnia, anxiety, PMDD, and emotional disconnection—and why hormone testing is non-negotiable in healing. 7. The First Steps Toward Healing Amber outlines practical, compassionate steps you can begin now: Seeking safe, nonjudgmental support Admitting there's a problem without shame Identifying emotional vs. physical hunger Understanding your binge triggers Eating regularly and mindfully Supporting basic needs (sleep, hydration, protein) Learning new ways to cope with stress  

Camilla Brinkworth of Camilla Clare Holistic Health is a degree-qualified naturopath, clinical nutritionist, and long-time ethical vegan who specializes in helping vegans and vegetarians actually thrive—not just survive—on a plant-based diet. With over 15 years in the wellness space and clients all over the world, Camilla blends science-based naturopathy, emotional healing, and trauma-informed care to support everything from stubborn gut issues like SIBO and IBS… to burnout, hormonal chaos, and that sneaky feeling that “something's off” even when you're doing everything right. After overcoming her own struggles with PMDD, anxiety, depression, and panic attacks, all while trying to stay true to her vegan values, Camilla realized the missing piece wasn't more information. It was integration. Her work helps people reconnect to their body, understand their symptoms as signals (not failures), and thrive holistically without compromising their ethics.https://www.camillaclare.com/

Send us a textIt's easy to blame “too many feelings” for the distance in a relationship. The truth is harder—and far more hopeful: emotions aren't the problem; misalignment, suppression, and tone are. After weeks on the road and deep reflection, I'm sharing the tools and stories that helped me see why some bonds thrive through hard conversations while others collapse into polite cohabiting.We dig into how the nervous system shapes every conflict. When PMDD or trauma flips the threat switch, the amygdala drowns out logic and language. You can't out-think a hijacked brain—but you can regulate it. I walk through the difference between suppression and real regulation, why stonewalling hurts as much as rage, and how to process in real time without making your partner your therapist. You'll learn to catch the story you tell yourself—“they don't care” versus “they had a hard day”—and pick the thought that leads to compassion, not combat.We also talk alignment: if you need solitude to process, choose someone who self-soothes instead of chasing you with insecurity. If you process out loud, you need a listener who treats sharing as intimacy, not a threat. Communication tone becomes the hinge: the same boundary can sound like control or love depending on delivery. I share scripts, boundary phrases, and a framework that keeps connection front and center while you solve the problem. Leadership emerges here too; respect is earned by tenderness and steadiness, not demanded by volume or titles.If you're ready to replace endless “knowledge” with steady implementation, my January monthly coaching packages are opening with limited spots. We'll uncover blind spots, install PMDD-aware tools, and practice the small, daily moves that keep you close even in the hard moments. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs it, and leave a review with the one tool you'll try this week. Your emotions can be the bridge back to intimacy—let's build it together.

In this powerful episode, we welcome the brilliant Dr. Jolene Brighten to tackle some of the most pressing topics in women's health. Dr. Jolene Brighten shares her journey from gut health to becoming a passionate advocate for empowering women, explaining how conventional medicine has often left their voices unheard. Together, we dig into misunderstood conditions like endometriosis and PMDD, highlighting the crucial (but overlooked­) role of hormones, inflammation, lifestyle, and specialized care.The conversation also shines a light on systemic issues, including the food industry's influence on public health, the complexities of functional medicine, and the importance of individualized, accessible nutrition and lifestyle changes. Dr. Jolene Brighten breaks down practical steps for listeners, like anti-inflammatory diets, exercise, hydration, and self-tracking, to help everyone take control of their wellbeing, regardless of background or diagnosis.If you found value in this discussion, share it with friends or family who could benefit from the science-backed, compassionate insights. Let's keep the conversation going and help more people upgrade their health!Dr. Navaz HabibEmail: podcast@healthupgraded.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrNavazHabib/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drnavazhabib/LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/drnavazhabibJP ErricoInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thevnsguy/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jp-errico-097629aaDr. Jolene BrightenWebsite: https://drbrighten.com/ 

Millions of women in their 30s–50s are being told they're “depressed” when their brains and hormones are simply changing. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz to unpack the truth about midlife mood shifts, rage, and the hormonal fluctuations that mimic depression but aren't the same. We break down the science of perimenopause, why women are so often misdiagnosed, and how decades of excluding women from research left major gaps in understanding how estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone shape the brain. Dr. Gilberg-Lenz reveals how hormonal changes—starting up to ten years before menopause—can transform mood, cognition, and stress, and how modern science is finally catching up to just how powerfully hormones influence the mind. About the guest:Dr. Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz is a board-certified OB/GYN and integrative women's health expert who blends conventional medicine with Ayurvedic training. A USC-trained physician with a residency at Cedars-Sinai, she supports women from adolescence through menopause and is the author of Menopause Bootcamp (Harper Wave, 2022). Her work focuses on demystifying midlife, challenging ageism in healthcare, and empowering women with science-based guidance. Follow Dr. Gilber-Lenz: Instagram: @askdrsuzanne  *** Subscribe to The Neuro Experience for more conversations at the intersection of brain science and performance. I'm committed to bringing you evidence-based insights that you can apply to your own health journey. *** A huge thank you to my sponsors for supporting this episode. Check them out and enjoy exclusive discounts: Function Health Visit https://functionhealth.com/louisa or use gift code NEURO100 at sign-up to own your health.  Thrive Market Go to https://ThriveMarket.com/neuro to get 30% off your first order, and a free $60 gift Branch Basics Take 15% off your order at https://branchbasics.com/NEURO with promo code NEURO.   Bubs Natural For a limited time only, our listeners are getting 20% OFF at https://bubsnaturals.com   by using code LOUISA at checkout VuoriGet 20% off your first purchase at https://vuori.com/neuro  Rho Nutrition You can get 20% off with the code NEURO at https://rhonutrition.com *** I'm Louisa Nicola — clinical neurophysiologist — Alzheimer's prevention specialist — founder of Neuro Athletics. My mission is to translate cutting-edge neuroscience into actionable strategies for cognitive longevity, peak performance, and brain disease prevention. If you're committed to optimizing your brain — reducing Alzheimer's risk — and staying mentally sharp for life, you're in the right place. Stay sharp. Stay informed. Join thousands who subscribe to the Neuro Athletics Newsletter → https://bit.ly/3ewI5P0 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/louisanicola_/ Twitter : https://twitter.com/louisanicola_ Topics discussed:00:00 – Intro 02:07 – Early Signs of Perimenopause 03:15 – How Hormones Shift in Your 30s–50s 04:32 – Why Anxiety Spikes in Midlife 07:02 – Antidepressants vs. Hormones 09:27 – How Estrogen Shapes Mood & Neurochemistry 11:23 – PMS, PMDD, Postpartum & Perimenopause Overlap 12:25 – Perimenopause Amplifies Existing Issues 18:00 – Estrogen, Progesterone & Testosterone in the Brain 20:45 – AMH, Egg Quality & Fertility After 40 23:17 – Postpartum vs. Perimenopause at 40+ 26:55 – Getting Pregnant on Hormone Therapy 31:19 – Reinventing the Menopause Narrative 34:25 – Gut Health, Microbiome & Hormones 35:30 – Ayurveda's Role in Midlife Health 37:10 – The Patient Who Transformed Dr. Gilberg-Lenz's Path 43:08 – Negative Thoughts, Cortisol & Brain Aging 44:23 – Hormone Chaos, Inflammation & Cognitive Decline 48:23 – When Labs Are “Normal” but Symptoms Aren't 49:53 – How Perimenopause Should Be Treated 51:55 – The Future of Midlife Women's Healthcare 56:28 – Why the System Fails Women (and How to Navigate It) 58:02 – GLP-1s, Hormones & Longevity Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this raw conversation, Sasha and Francia Raisa pull back the curtain on what it's actually like to have a public career while your hormones and mental health are in chaos. Francia shares how she went from landing back-to-back hit shows to quietly falling apart: severe depression, terrifying night sweats, gut issues, PCOS, endometriosis, and PMDD that had her sobbing in her trailer between takes. They talk about body image, being a Latina in an industry obsessed with boxes and accents, and why women so often keep pushing through when everything in their body is saying stop. Part 2 goes even deeper into freezing her eggs and redefining her future.

In this week's episode of The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Podcast, we're exploring the complex and often overlooked intersection of ADHD, hormones, and women's mental health, particularly during pivotal life transitions like perimenopause.I'm joined by Dr. Helen Wall, a GP and registered menopause specialist with the British Menopause Society. Helen is also a resident GP on BBC Breakfast, a columnist for Woman magazine, and public health clinical director in Greater Manchester. She therefore brings both clinical expertise and real-world empathy to bridge the gap between professional healthcare and accessible, compassionate advice to ensure women feel heard, understood, and properly supported.We explore why so many women feel dismissed or misdiagnosed when seeking help for emotional and physical symptoms related to hormone fluctuations, and touch on everything from progesterone sensitivity and HRT, to advocating for yourself at the GP, and the growing need for women's health education that takes neurodiversity seriously.I discuss the crossover of ADHD and hormones in my new book, The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit, which is now available. Grab your copy here!Key Takeaways:Why so many women with ADHD report mental health declines during perimenopause, including PMDD, anxiety, and mood disorders.The connection between hormonal sensitivity and neurodivergence, and why it's often overlooked by mainstream medicine.How stereotypes and stigma contribute to late ADHD diagnosis in women, especially in midlife.The shift in how menopause is being discussed and treated post-COVID.The dangers of a "one-size-fits-all" approach to HRT and why personalised prescriptions matter.Why clinicians must join the dots between long-term anxiety and depression and undiagnosed ADHD or hormonal issues.The growing importance of patient-led care and better GP education around menopause and neurodiversity.How to advocate for yourself at the doctor's office when your concerns have been dismissed.Timestamps:01:50 – ADHD & Hormonal Concerns04:00 – Perimenopause & Mental Health06:10 – Misconceptions About ADHD Hormones10:06 – ADHD in Women: The Hidden Struggles16:19 – Personalised HRT & Progesterone Sensitivity25:12 – Women's Health Advocacy in Practice31:21 – Self-Advocacy for Better TreatmentJoin the More Yourself Community - the doors are now open!More Yourself is a compassionate space for late-diagnosed ADHD women to connect, reflect, and come home to who they really are. Sign up here!Inside the More Yourself Membership, you'll be able to:Connect with like-minded women who understand you Learn from guest experts and practical toolsReceive compassionate prompts & gentle remindersEnjoy voice-note...

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Tired of ADHD strategies that don't work? Here's what actually does. FREE training here: https://programs.tracyotsuka.com/signup_____Dr. Gilly Kahn spent years studying psychology before realizing how much of her own emotional world had been shaped by ADHD.Dr. Gilly earned a Master's in Experimental Psychology, a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, and built a full clinical practice before receiving her ADHD diagnosis in her early thirties. Looking back, the signs had been there all along: migraines that never made sense, intense emotional reactions, shifting hormones, and a lifelong habit of masking so well that even she missed the patterns. Like many of us, she excelled in school and in her career, which kept her symptoms invisible until they could no longer be explained away.Now based in Atlanta, Dr. Gilly specializes in neurodiversity and emotion regulation, helping women understand the parts of ADHD that rarely get named. In this conversation, she and Tracy explore why women are so often misdiagnosed, how migraines and PMDD intersect with dopamine and estrogen, and why emotional dysregulation is often the hardest part for women who appear “put together” on the outside. Dr. Gilly also breaks down the science behind sleep, memory, and hormones, and explains why trauma is often confused with ADHD in clinical settings.Her new book, Allow Me to Interrupt, brings clarity to the experiences so many women have carried silently for years and focuses on the emotional patterns that shape women's ADHD, from hormonal shifts to migraines to the pressure to stay composed even when everything feels overwhelming.Resources:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gilly-kahn-m-a-ph-d-1996892b4  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drgillykahn Website: https://www.drgillykahn.comArticle: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kAg0EnN_nwN1cVTM3P9cyD1wFspLg71m/view?usp=sharingSend a Message: Your Name | Email | Message If this podcast helps you understand your ADHD brain, Shift helps you train it. Practice mindset work in just 10 minutes a day. Learn more at tracyotsuka.com/shift Instead of Struggling to figure out what to do next? ADHD isn't a productivity problem. It's an identity problem. That's why most strategies don't stick—they weren't designed for how your brain actually works. Your ADHD Brain is A-OK Academy is different. It's a patented, science-backed coaching program that helps you stop fighting your brain and start building a life that fits.

Mental health issues in premenstrual disorders often occur in the second phase of the menstrual cycle. Dr Sophie Behrman and Dimple Khatiri join guest presenter Dr Katrina Peebles to discuss common presentations of premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) and the wider social impact of PMDD and associated stigma, and to offer an overview of the available treatment options. Listener discretion is advised as this podcast covers themes relating to eating disorders and suicidal ideation. Listeners are advised to refer to this podcast's further reading page, which includes relevant patient resources that the Royal College of Psychiatrists has produced on this topic. This is available via elearning@rcpsych.ac.uk. The College will be publishing a position statement on menopause and mental health in due course. It will set out critical evidence alongside detailed recommendations for decision-makers on how to address challenges and spread best practice. Disclaimer: Thank you for listening to this Royal College of Psychiatrists CPD eLearning podcast. This podcast provides information, not advice. The content in this podcast is provided for general information only and is not intended to, and does not amount to, advice that you should rely on. It is not an alternative to specific, professional advice. Although we make reasonable efforts to present accurate information in our podcasts, we make no representations, warranties or guarantees, whether expressed or implied, that the content in this podcast is accurate, complete or up to date. If you have any questions about any medical matter, you should consult your doctor or other professional healthcare provider without delay. If you think you are experiencing any medical condition, you should seek immediate attention from a doctor or professional healthcare provider. Please note that the views of the interviewees are not necessarily those of the Royal College of Psychiatrists.

If you've ever ended the year thinking, “Why didn't I get to my program?” or “How am I still drowning in clients?”, this episode is basically a loving intervention. Therapists don't miss their goals because they're unmotivated — they miss them because the system trains them to prioritise everyone else first. So their dream project becomes the “neglected child” of the business. Loved, wanted… always getting scraps.In this solo episode, I'm breaking down why traditional planning fails therapists and how to design a 2026 that actually supports your nervous system, your business, and your desire to drop clinical hours without imploding. This is therapist-safe planning — honest, grounded, and built around your real life.⭐ HERE ARE THE KEY INSIGHTS:1️⃣ Why You Didn't Hit Your GoalsWe unpack guilt, urgency culture, emotional labour, and why clinical work always wins. Plus the real reason your program keeps getting pushed to “next term… next year.”2️⃣ The 2025 Reflection RitualA three-part reflection to understand what drained you, what supported you, what made money, and who you don't want to be again next year.3️⃣ The Big Dream DumpWe explore what you actually want — dropping a clinical day, launching your program, taking real holidays, visibility, writing, creative work — without guilt or “be realistic” energy.4️⃣ Your 3–5 Pillars for 2026Not tasks — pillars. Diversification, money stability, schedule redesign, visibility, leadership, capacity. We map what this looks like for Escape, Stabilize, Expand, and Visionary stage therapists.5️⃣ Mapping Your Nervous System RhythmsSchool terms. Cycles. PMDD. ADHD. Grief dates. Low-capacity seasons. You plan for the real you, not the fantasy version.6️⃣ Putting It on the CalendarThe therapist-safe way: non-negotiables first, then pillars, then buffers, then launches. I walk through how someone in the Stabilize Stage could safely drop a clinical day by September — without collapse or chaos.⭐ RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Therapists Rising:• The Incubator: therapistsrising.com/incubator • The Collective Waitlist: therapistsrising.com/collective • Instagram: @dr.hayleykelly⭐ SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW:If this episode gave you permission to design a kinder 2026 — or helped you realise nothing was “wrong” with you this year except the way you were conditioned to plan — please subscribe and leave a review. It helps more therapists build businesses that don't require self-abandonment or burnout badges.

This week on Up Past Bedtime, I'm giving you my monthly life update; and honestly, it's been… a lot. Between being sick, juggling solo mum life, and trying to keep up with a wild work month (hi, TikTok Awards), I've been stretched in every direction.I chat about where I'm at with my PMDD and birth control journey, what's been helping, what hasn't, and how all of it shows up in day-to-day mum life. I also reflect on Rosie's birthday, the highs and lows of parenting toddlers, and how screen time can turn the sweetest child into a tiny emotional tornado.I open up about burnout, the pressure of being “on” for work while still trying to show up as the mum I want to be, and the little sparks of hope I'm holding for a calmer, more fulfilling 2026.HAVE SOMETHING TO SHARE?!Contact us on the UPB Hotline: helloupb@messinaco.comUPB Socials:Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@uppastbedtimepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tik Tok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@uppastbedtimepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch on Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Or Email Us: upbpod@messinaco.comBella's Socials: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@bellsmessina⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tik Tok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@bellsmessina

Gabby welcomes Dr. Sarah Hill, author of "The Period Brain," to discuss the science behind women's hormones, birth control, and how understanding your cycle can empower you. They explore how hormonal changes impact everything from mood and libido to decision-making and resilience, and why tracking your cycle is key to self-awareness and well-being.Key Topics:The science of the "period brain" and how hormones influence the female mind and bodyBirth control options: pros, cons, and how different generations of contraceptives affect womenThe impact of hormonal birth control on mood, libido, and partner choiceThe importance of understanding and tracking your menstrual cycleHow hormonal changes affect resilience, stress, and mental healthThe role of lifestyle, nutrition, and social support in hormonal healthStrategies for building resilience and managing PMS, PMDD, and perimenopauseThe connection between early life experiences, inflammation, and women's healthNotable Quotes:“Our brain is designed to keep us alive, not keep us happy.”“Feelings aren't facts—anxiety and fear are liars.”“Take immaculate care of yourself, especially during times of hormonal transition.”Resources Mentioned:Dr. Sarah Hill's books: "The Period Brain" and "This Is Your Brain on Birth Control"Dr. Hill's website: sarahehill.comInternational Association of Premenstrual Disorders: IAMPDConnect with Dr. Sarah Hill:Website: sarahehill.comSocial: @SarahEHillPhDTakeaway:Understanding your hormones and tracking your cycle can help you make empowered choices for your health, relationships, and well-being. Whether you're navigating birth control, PMS, or menopause, knowledge and self-compassion are key.For more on Gabby:Instagram @GabbyReece: https://www.instagram.com/gabbyreece/TikTok @GabbyReeceOfficial https://www.tiktok.com/@gabbyreeceofficialThe Gabby Reece Show Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GabbyReeceHow to Use the Power of Your Hormones to Supercharge Your Life — with Dr. Sarah HillProduced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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In this empowering episode of the Self-Care Goddess Podcast, I sit down with Ashley Rocha, founder of Ladywell, a hormonal health brand dedicated to bringing women accessible, plant-based solutions for hormonal balance and emotional wellbeing.Ashley opens up about her two-decade journey with severe hormonal imbalance symptoms—from PMDD and intense PMS to fertility challenges—along with the frustration many women feel when they're offered only quick fixes instead of true hormonal imbalance treatment.Through herbal medicine, nutrition, and deep cycle awareness, she discovered the root-cause approach to healing and now helps women understand their cycles, reduce hormonal imbalance period problems, and nurture their bodies with simple, supportive routines.Together, we explore what hormonal imbalance really means, how it affects women differently across life stages, and the powerful role of supplements, adaptogens, nervous system support, and lifestyle rituals such as hormonal imbalance exercise, hormonal imbalance yoga, and even nourishing hormonal imbalance drinks.✨ Here's what you'll learn in this nurturing and informative episode:✅ Ashley's personal healing story — from PMDD to balanced hormones through plant medicine ✅ What hormonal imbalance looks like at different ages and life stages ✅ The emotional, physical, and mental signs of hormonal imbalance symptoms women often overlook ✅ Why PMS and PMDD are not “normal” and how to uncover the root cause ✅ How stress, sleep, and blood sugar impact estrogen, progesterone, and cortisol ✅ The role of nutrition and hormonal imbalance food in restoring balance and reducing inflammation ✅ Why cycle tracking is one of the most powerful tools for understanding hormonal imbalance in women ✅ Supportive practices like hormonal imbalance exercise for women, breathwork, and nervous system regulation ✅ How adaptogens, herbs, and natural protocols complement hormonal imbalance treatment ✅ Insightful tips for perimenopause, including lifestyle, supplements, and gentle daily rituals ✅ Ashley's top 3 non-negotiable self-care habits—blood sugar balance, nervous system support, and sacred sleep ✅ And why healing your hormones is a foundation for emotional, physical, and spiritual wellbeing

In this episode, mother of two Amy takes us through her contrasting birth experiences and her profound journey with premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). From an unexpected COVID pregnancy in Melbourne to a transformative home VBAC in Adelaide, Amy's story illuminates the challenges many women face but rarely discuss openly. Her candid account of navigating major placenta praevia, the isolation of pandemic motherhood, and the life-changing discovery of PMDD offers hope and validation for countless mothers experiencing similar struggles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Story PreviewImagine living only one good week out of every month, feeling misunderstood, and struggling with extreme mood swings that disrupt your entire life. This episode sheds light on PMDD, a condition often mislabeled as PMS, offering validation and practical ways to reclaim those lost weeks.00:00 Introduction to PMDD02:37 PMS vs. PMDD: Key Differences06:00 Debilitating Symptoms & Misdiagnosis09:38 Understanding PMDD Mechanism & Endometriosis12:55 Treatment & Nutritional Support17:46 Support Systems & Technology's Role22:53 Future Outlook and Living with PMDD25:52 AI in Medicine: Opportunities & Fears31:42 Final Thoughts & Finding Support“PMS is kind of like the annoying friend or the annoying cousin that comes and visits you once a month… versus PMDD who is perhaps a very, very toxic friend.” “PMS is uncomfortable. PMDD is debilitating.” “Doctor, I only get one good week out of every month. That's 25% on average, right?” This episode marks a significant milestone for 2DocsToc, reaching its 50th episode with the return of Dr. Hariri. The discussion highlights the historical lack of awareness for women's health issues like PMDD, comparing it to past dialogues around breast cancer awareness. Rob notes the common dismissal of these symptoms by medical professionals, underscoring the importance of increased understanding and empathy.Get In Touch!rob@2docstocpodcast.com

This episode is a lighthouse for anyone who's been told “there's nothing you can do.” Roxanne shares her raw, unfiltered journey—from heavy periods at 11, years on the pill (and a frightening breast lump), anxiety, panic attacks, and two miscarriages… to finally saying “enough,” studying naturopathic nutrition, and rebuilding her health from the inside out.We unpack:• Why PMDD is multifactorial (and why a single pill won't fix a systems problem)• The missing piece: nervous system regulation as the foundation for every change• How mineral depletion and heavy metals (HTMA), gut dysfunction, and trauma can blunt hormone signaling• Practical supports: circadian rhythm resets, blood sugar basics, seed cycling, meal-prepping for luteal, and testing that brings clarity• The difference between PMDD flare-ups and being a human with emotions (and why repair matters)Roxanne now supports women worldwide with a whole-systems lens—so you can stop negotiating with your truth and start living symptom-free(ish) cycles with real tools, not guesswork. If you've ever felt dismissed or defeated, this one will put power back in your hands.Connect with Roxanne:Www.the-HSCC.com Instagram: holisticselfcare.coEmail: info@the-hscc.com ---The Cycle Codes:Instagram: @thecyclecodes

Send us a textMe Before PMDD: Relationship Reset Toolkit-CouplesClick to Book a Private PMDD SessionFollow me on InstagramFollow me on TikTokEver feel like your relationship hits the same wall every month? We've been there, and we're unpacking why PMDD can turn a tiny spark into a wildfire—and how to stop living in the loop. We break down how surface fights about chores, texts, and tone usually point to deeper beliefs about safety, value, rejection, and abandonment. When PMDD heightens emotional sensitivity in the luteal phase, every delay, sigh, or raised voice can feel like proof of the worst story in your head. The fix isn't fewer conversations; it's better ones.We walk through a practical framework to move from reaction to repair. First, name the core belief driving the argument: “When voices rise, I feel unsafe.” Then take ownership of impact without blame, and invite your partner to accommodate the sensitivity—lower intensity, use clearer check-ins, and protect tone. We share the 90‑second pause to break the trigger–reaction cycle and a simple conflict plan that signals space without abandonment: specific words, timelines, and a commitment to revisit. Curiosity beats criticism every time; a question can save you from a spiral an accusation would guarantee.You'll also hear how past wounds resurface in present conflicts and how to map those links so you can heal instead of recycle them. Expect actionable prompts to identify your repeating fight, the primary emotion beneath it, and the earliest memory it echoes. By reframing arguments as mirrors—not battles—you'll start releasing the monthly pain pattern and rebuilding trust, respect, and intimacy. If you're ready to stop the PMDD argument loop and reconnect with steadier communication, hit play, save these tools, and share them with your partner. If this helped, subscribe, leave a review, and tell us the one fight you're retiring this month.Neutral moments shouldn't feel like alarms, yet PMDD can make a delayed text or a flat “sure” feel like the start of a fight you've already lost. We unpack hypervigilance—the brain's threat detector stuck on high—and show how past blowups and the luteal phase can turn everyday signals into panic, pushing both partners into sleepless nights, silent treatments, and “roommate mode.” You'll hear why unresolved conflicts amplify anxiety, how catastrophizing takes over, and what it takes to feel emotionally safe again without walking on eggshells.We get practical fast. Learn the evidence check to separate fact from fear, the 90-second reset to ride emotional surges before you speak, and self-soothing routines that reduce dependence on constant reassurance. We talk about gratitude as a nervous-system tool that trains your attention toward your partner's efforts instead of fixating on flaws, and we explore how protective withdrawal—pulling back to avoid pain—quietly erodes intimacy. You'll also get two clear paths for defusing tone and text triggers: request small behavior tweaks when possible, or reframe intent and retrain your own response when it isn't.Throughout, we emphasize customized repair—agreements, phrases, and routines tailored to your personalities and schedules—so your mind has proof that the next hard moment won't become the last disaster. When your relationship has a plan, your body stops bracing for impact. If a thumbs-up emoji can send you spiraling, or you're tired of the “are we okay?” loop, this conversation gives you practical language and tools to find calm, rebuild trust, and strengthen

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Feeling overwhelmed by the constant hustle? You're not alone. As women, we're natural influencers and nurturers, yet our own racing minds can often leave us exhausted and yearning for a peace that lasts.What if the very rhythm of your body, your menstrual cycle, isn't a burden, but God's gentle, intentional gift to draw you closer to Him? It's a built-in invitation to experience His sufficient grace in every season of the month.In this episode of Serenity on Steroids, host Vianca Joy offers a transformative perspective: your cycle is a sacred roadmap made up of four distinct seasons, each with a divine purpose.Discover how to:Rest & Reset in your menstrual phase (your spiritual winter) by anchoring yourself in the present-tense reality of God's “I AM” presence.Build & Create in your follicular phase (your spring) with energy that comes from trusting God with your new beginnings.Radiate & Connect in your ovulatory phase (your summer), stewarding your confidence and influence for God's glory.Discern & Complete in your luteal phase (your autumn), turning heightened sensitivity into spiritual wisdom and purposeful action.This heartfelt discussion also covers navigating perimenopause as a spiritual passage, embracing prayerful movement as a “healing dance,” and understanding how living one day at a time is rooted in the very name of God.If you're ready to move from exhaustion to empowerment and align your life with the wise, grace-filled design God created, this episode is for you.Find your divine rhythm. Find your serenity.Keywords: Christian women, menstrual cycle, hormonal health, faith-based wellness, biblical womanhood, perimenopause, spiritual growth, mental health, mindfulness, prayer, God's grace, feminine design, ovulation, menstruation, PMDD, postpartum, motherhood, Catholic, biblical living, peace, burnout, rest.I was regretting the past,and fearing the future.Suddenly my Lord was speaking:"My name is I Am".He paused.I waited. He continued..."When you live in the past,with its mistakes and regrets,it is hard. I am not there.My name is not I WAS.When you live in the future,with its problems and fears,it is hard. I am not there.My name is not I WILL BE.When you live in this momentit is not hard. I am here.My name is I AM."(Helen Mallicoat)https://yongsungkimart.com/products/a-pas-de-deux-by-yongsung-kimhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YR5USHu6D6U

If you've ever felt like a totally different person two weeks of every month-this episode is  for you.Joining us for round 3 we have  Dr. Annaleeza Caputi, naturopathic doctor on to break down PMDD, the misunderstood, hormone-sensitive mood disorder that way too many women are told to “just deal with.”We talk about what's really happening in your brain, why hormone tests don't tell the full story, and how to actually feel like yourself again. In this episode we talk about:The difference between PMDD and PMSConventional treatments for PMDDSupplements, diet and lifestyle tipsMindset shifts and so much more!Something we talked allot about during this episode is that two bad weeks every month equates to half your life. You deserve to feel good the whole time and thats why if you have PMDD or suspect you do, we are so happy you are here to listen to this weeks episode!For more information & to join the Confident Clinician check it out here! Be sure to DM us on Instagram once you become a member for your special gift! Don't forget to follow us on Instagram @girlsgonewellnesspodcast for updates and more wellness tips. You can also subscribe to our Youtube Channel @Girlsgonewellnesspodcast to watch our episodes! Please subscribe to our podcast and leave a review—we truly appreciate your support. Let's embark on this journey to wellness together!DISCLAIMER: Nothing mentioned in this episode is medical advice and should not be taken as so. If you have any health concerns, please discuss these with your doctor or a licensed healthcare professional.

Why do our moods shift so dramatically across the month? What's really happening in our brains during the luteal phase of our cycle? And could understanding our hormones actually make us feel better?  In this episode of Brave & Curious, Dr. Lora Shahine sits down with evolutionary psychologist and author Sarah E. Hill, PhD to talk about the fascinating link between hormones, brain function, and overall health.  They explore how deeply our cycles shape our energy, emotions, and resilience—and why this understanding is long overdue. Dr. Hill brings her groundbreaking insights from her books This Is Your Brain on Birth Control and The Period Brain to explain how estrogen and progesterone guide us through distinct physiological "seasons."  She and Dr. Shahine discuss PMS, PMDD, and why women have two primary sex hormones when men only have one. With empathy, curiosity, and humor, they trace the science, the evolutionary logic, and the societal biases that have kept women's hormonal health misunderstood for generations. This episode invites you to stop fighting your biology and start partnering with it because understanding your cycle is one of the bravest, smartest things you can do for your health. In this episode you'll hear: [1:56] Why PMS exists [6:13] A simple, clear breakdown of the menstrual cycle [9:48] The roles of estrogen & progesterone [13:05] The Brain–explained [24:23] A little more about progesterone [30:37] The link between progesterone and autoimmune disease [38:21] Is your PMS actually PMDD? [40:50] The five pillars of hormone health: sleep, nutrition, movement, stress management, and social support [44:13] Some surprising research [46:02] Stress and ovulation  [51:55] Hormone "balancing" is a myth [57:17] Practical, and hopeful, lifestyle shifts [1:12:19] Conclusion & final thoughts Resources mentioned:  sarahehill.com @sarahehillphd on Instagram substack.com/sarahehillphd floatingkitchen.net/roasted-cauliflower-tacos-with-chipotle-cream Dr. Shahine's Weekly Newsletter on Fertility News and Recommendations Follow @drlorashahine Instagram | YouTube | Tiktok | Her Books

“Can getting a hysterectomy cure PMDD? Or does it just change how it shows up?”“Today, we're diving deep with Lauren — founder of the Women's Fitness Academy — as she opens up about her recent hysterectomy, her journey with PMDD, ADHD, and adenomyosis, and what life looks like on the other side of major surgery.”Find Lauren here on Instagram, and in Women's Fitness Academy's Instagram Disclaimer: All videos are educational and not a substitute for medical or professional advice.Book a retreat call HEREVisit the retreat website HERE FREE Resources:Download my [FREE binge eating tracker tool] To access more of my courses use this:https://stan.store/mindfoodstephDo you have any questions? Ask Steph here. Social media:TikTokInstagramFacebookHelp lines Review the podcast on Apple By sharing, following, or rating the podcast, you help me reach more people so they can understand the importance of mental health. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a textMe Before PMDD: Relationship Reset Toolkit-CouplesClick to Book a Private PMDD SessionFollow me on InstagramFollow me on TikTokEver feel like your relationship hits the same wall every month? We've been there, and we're unpacking why PMDD can turn a tiny spark into a wildfire—and how to stop living in the loop. We break down how surface fights about chores, texts, and tone usually point to deeper beliefs about safety, value, rejection, and abandonment. When PMDD heightens emotional sensitivity in the luteal phase, every delay, sigh, or raised voice can feel like proof of the worst story in your head. The fix isn't fewer conversations; it's better ones.We walk through a practical framework to move from reaction to repair. First, name the core belief driving the argument: “When voices rise, I feel unsafe.” Then take ownership of impact without blame, and invite your partner to accommodate the sensitivity—lower intensity, use clearer check-ins, and protect tone. We share the 90‑second pause to break the trigger–reaction cycle and a simple conflict plan that signals space without abandonment: specific words, timelines, and a commitment to revisit. Curiosity beats criticism every time; a question can save you from a spiral an accusation would guarantee.You'll also hear how past wounds resurface in present conflicts and how to map those links so you can heal instead of recycle them. Expect actionable prompts to identify your repeating fight, the primary emotion beneath it, and the earliest memory it echoes. By reframing arguments as mirrors—not battles—you'll start releasing the monthly pain pattern and rebuilding trust, respect, and intimacy. If you're ready to stop the PMDD argument loop and reconnect with steadier communication, hit play, save these tools, and share them with your partner. If this helped, subscribe, leave a review, and tell us the one fight you're retiring this month.

If you would like more information about the resources Mona provides through Neurodiverse Love you can check out her website at neurodiverselove.com——————————————————————————During this session from the 2025 Neurodiverse Love Conference Nicole Knowlton, MA, MDR, JD   shares information about neurodiverse mediation. Neurodiverse Mediation focuses on resolving conflicts involving neurodivergent individuals, such as those who are autistic, or have ADHD, PTSD or a combination. It addresses challenges like communication differences, emotional dysregulation, and sensory needs, particularly in divorce, parenting, and estate disputes. Specialized mediators help create customized solutions and ensure fairness while managing the unique difficulties neurodivergent people face under stress. An additional part of understanding neurodivergence vulnerabilities includes a closer look at hormonal changes related to premenstrual syndrome (PMS), Premenstrual Dysphoria Disorder (PMDD), and menopause. These changes may have a significant impact on emotional regulation, medication efficacy, and relationship dynamics. By understanding these factors, mediators can foster more compassionate and effective conflict resolution. Nicole would describe herself as a neurodivergent specialist. She has personal and family experience with autism, ADHD, PTSD and PMDD. Her education and training includes a focus on ASD and ADHD assessments, marriage and family therapy, family law, and conflict resolution among neurodivergent individuals, couples and families. Personally, she was diagnosed with ASD and ADHD late in life. It was thanks to her children that she obtained the correct diagnosis. Nicole is divorced after a 13-year neurodiverse relationship and was initially drawn into this area to do her part to spread awareness, help identify other untreated or undiagnosed autistics, and help families and couples separate with a long-term plan of success. Nicole had a very messy divorce and if she had the right information, everyone would have suffered so much less. She is so grateful when families opt to mediate divorce when there are children involved. You can contact Nicole at the link below:NICOLE KNOWLTON | Neurodiverse Couples

Why do so many women feel anxious, tired, or off balance at certain times of the month? In this episode, Angela and Dr. Sarah Hill explore how changes in estrogen and progesterone affect mood, focus, and energy, and what happens when stress, inflammation, or birth control disrupt that rhythm. You'll learn how hormones influence sleep, stress response, and emotional well-being, how to identify if you're not ovulating regularly, and how to support your hormones naturally. If you've ever wondered, “Why do I feel different at different times in my cycle?” - this episode gives you the answers. What You'll Learn: • What progesterone really does • Why anxiety increases before your period or in perimenopause • How stress and inflammation affect your hormones • Why many women don't ovulate every month • The link between birth control, alcohol cravings, and mood • Progesterone vs. synthetic progestins • Why teens and women in perimenopause experience similar symptoms • Why women's health research needs to change • How to track your cycle and hormones TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – Intro & Why Hormones Drive How Women Feel 03:00 – The Menstrual Cycle Explained 08:00 – How Progesterone Calms the Brain 12:00 – PMS, PMDD & Hormonal Sensitivity 17:00 – Inflammation, Stress & Hormonal Resilience 23:00 – Lifestyle Shifts that Restore Balance 33:00 – Long Cycles, Bleeding & Birth Control 36:00 – PCOS, Mental Health & Progesterone 43:00 – Progestins vs. Progesterone 47:00 – Alcohol, GABA & Stress Relief 49:00 – Supporting Hormones in Perimenopause 50:00 – Teenage Hormonal Turbulence 57:00 – Investigating Cycle Issues 1:00:00 – Why Science Still Gets Women Wrong 1:08:00 – Hormones, Training & Recovery WATCH my previous interview with Dr. Sarah Hill through this link: https://youtu.be/z9sfph-9_MA VALUABLE RESOURCES A BIG thank you to our sponsors who make the show possible: - Defender Shield - http://defendershield.com/ANGELA⁠ | Use the code ANGELA at checkout for an exclusive 10% off - Supercharge your energy and upgrade your mitochondria with Mitopure - http://timeline.com/angela | Enter code ANGELA to save 10% - Quantum Upgrade - http://quantumupgrade.io/ | Use code ANGELA15 to get your 15 day free trial. No credit card required ABOUT THE GUEST Dr. Sarah E. Hill is an award-winning researcher, professor, and author of This Is Your Brain on Birth Control. Her new book, The Period Brain, is due out in September. - Website: http://www.sarahehill.com/ - This Is Your Brain on Birth Control: https://a.co/d/4UkgnQg - The Period Brain: https://www.sarahehill.com/books/the-period-brain/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sarahehillphd2 - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahehillphd/ - Twitter: https://x.com/sarahehillphd ABOUT THE HOST Angela Foster is a Nutritionist, Health & Performance Coach, and host of the High Performance Health podcast. A former corporate lawyer turned biohacker, Angela helps women optimize energy, hormones, and longevity through her BioSyncing® framework. DISCLAIMER The High Performance Health Podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical or coaching advice. Always seek guidance from your healthcare professional before making changes to your health routine. This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media - https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/

What if PMDD isn't a life sentence — but an invitation to know yourself more deeply?In this powerful episode, I sit down with Brianna Viegas, PMDD coach and graduate of Lisa de Jong's Menstrual Cycle Awareness program, to talk about what life looks like after PMDD.We unpack:Why “PMDD is incurable” is one of the most damaging myths out thereHow to shift from managing symptoms to living symptom-freePartnering with your body instead of trying to fix itNavigating motherhood, relationships, and identity through the lens of cyclical awarenessThe beauty of repair, regulation, and real self-trustBrianna shares her personal evolution from survival to sovereignty — and what it really means to live in rhythm with your body beyond diagnosis.To get in touch with Briana:https://brianavillegas.comhttps://brianavillegas.com/holidaybundleInsta: @brianavillegascoaching---The Cycle Codes:Instagram: @thecyclecodes

It's the FOURTH annual ADHDAF Day TODAY! Where we break the internet with leopard print to get the world to hear us roar in ADHD Awareness Month. Please join me online to unite as the Leopard Print Army TODAY and let's show them what a social media trend actually is, because ADHD most definitely is not. ADHD IS REAL! This very special episode on our very special day features some of the many guests I've been lucky enough to chat to since 2022 to help show the many faces of ADHD, the theme for ADHD Awareness Month 2025. Enormous thanks to guests: ADHD Love's Rox & Rich, Adulting ADHD: Rach Idowu, Tanya Bardsley, Lu in Lu Land, Kate Moreyouseff, Sarah Templeton, ADHD Adults: Mrs AuDHD & Dr James Brown, Catherine Milan, Lucy of Lucy & Yak, Amy Polly, ADHD Untangled's Rosie Turner, Nicole Nadler, Libby of Topple & Burn, Hana Walker-Brown, Meghann Birks Coaching, Nicole Nadler, to Darren, Claire and all involved in the Big ADHD Fundraiser, to the incredible team behind ADHDAF+ and TO YOU ALL FOR LISTENING which inspired the creation of ADHDAF+ Charity! HERE'S all the details to get involved with ADHDAF DAY TODAY: Friday 24th October 2025: LEOPARD PRINT ARMY ASSEMBLE! TRIGGER WARNING: Contains swearing, loud laughter and mentions of sensitive topics including; grief, trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship and work struggles, PMDD, Cancer. mental health struggles, suicide, addiction, self harm, eating disorders, If you are struggling, lo siento. Please reach out for help⁠⁠⁠ HERE⁠⁠⁠- Read the new ADHDAF+ Charity Blog⁠⁠⁠ HERE⁠⁠⁠- Register Interest in ADHDAF+ Charity's FREE Peer Support Groups to get email reminders ⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠- Apply to Volunteer to start your own local ADHDAF+ Support Group, Volunteer your time or become an Ambassador ⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠ If you would like to join the Patreon Community of ADHDAF Podcast listeners to lean on and learn from literally like-minded legends for invaluable Peer support you can do so ⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠You can follow all things ADHDAF on Socials:⁠⁠⁠@adhdafpodcast⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠@adhdafplus⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠@adhdafemporium⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠@lauraisadhdaf⁠⁠⁠Thank you SO MUCH for listening! I'd be so grateful if you would please WEAR LEOPARD PRINT ONLINE TODAY to raise ADHD Awareness and signpost to support from ADHDAF+ Charity.⁠⁠⁠Laura⁠⁠⁠ x

Send us a textMe Before PMDD: Relationship Reset Toolkit-CouplesClick to Book a Private PMDD SessionFollow me on InstagramFollow me on TikTokWhat if the biggest fights in your PMDD relationship aren't about love at all, but about invisible rules no one agreed to? We dig into the quiet power of expectations—how they form, why they go unmet, and how to rebuild them so both partners feel seen and safe. From childhood habits of pretending to adult patterns of painting red flags green, we trace how fantasy keeps resentment alive and then replace it with a practical plan for clarity and connection.I share the season of stepping back from dating, traveling for reflection, and designing a life that actually lights me up. That shift didn't erase PMDD, but it softened symptoms and cut stress, which changed everything at home. We talk about aligning expectations with who you both truly are—free spirit or homebody, planner or improviser—so you stop negotiating with reality. You'll learn daily capacity check-ins, how to turn unspoken “ifs” into clear requests, and why mind reading is the fastest route to bitterness.We also challenge common myths: your partner can't fix PMDD, emotional consistency won't be identical every week, and recovery after bleeding isn't instant. Instead, we build small, sustainable rituals of care and repair: asking what's needed today, naming limits without shame, and letting intimacy ebb and flow without making it mean rejection. If you're ready to replace emotional landmines with agreements that hold steady across the cycle, this conversation is your roadmap.If this resonated, follow the show, share it with someone who needs it today, and leave a quick review so more PMDD couples can find these tools. Your words help others feel less alone.

Ketaminbehandling har de siste årene blitt omtalt som et gjennombrudd i behandlingen av depresjon – men også som et kontroversielt eksperiment. Hva er egentlig ketaminbehandling? Hvordan virker det, hvem hjelper den for, og hvorfor har det vært så omdiskutert?Frida prøvde selv ketaminbehandling i mai og september, og opplever at det har hjulpet på hennes PMDD-symptomer. I denne episoden snakker hun med lege og forsker Andreas Wahl Blomkvist om hva forskningen faktisk viser – og hvordan man i dag kan få tilgang til ketaminbehandling gjennom det offentlige helsevesenet. Vi snakker også om kjønnsforskjeller i effekt, og om syklus har noen påvirkning.Har du noen spørsmål om kvinnehelse som du trenger svar på? Send det til Frida på epost: hei@fridamarie.noDet er helt nydelig om du spiller det inn som et lydklipp, så vi kan ta det med i podden!Ønsker du å samarbeide med denne podcasten? Ta kontakt med kristin@snakk.as Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you heard of LDN or Low Dose Naltrexone? It's gaining popularity after several studies revealed its support for reproductive health issues like PMS, PMDD, endometriosis, and infertility. Today's episode with NaProTechnology trained nurse midwife, Ashley Jensen, discusses what it is, why it's effective, how it works, and whether you should ask your doctor about it for your own use. She also discusses common side effects, other benefits outside of the reproductive realm, and other options you can try before LDN or other medications. This episode discusses: what LDN ishow LDN works and what makes it effective who it may benefit the most what conditions it affects (reproductive and other) possible side effects and considerationsalternatives to LDN useNOTE: This episode is appropriate for all audiences, but does reference PTSD.GUEST BIO: Ashley J. Jensen, CNM is a certified nurse-midwife who specializes in restorative reproductive medicine to support women experiencing infertility, recurrent miscarriage, and a wide range of women's health concerns, without the use of artificial hormones. She has advanced training in NaProTechnology, FEMM, and Chart Neo, and is passionate about providing holistic, root-cause-based care for conditions such as polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), endometriosis, premenstrual syndrome (PMS), natural family planning, and menopause. Ashley is currently part of the women's health team at the University of Utah. To learn more or view her profile, visit https://healthcare.utah.edu/find-a-doctor/ashley-jensen.HELPFUL LINKS:Ep. 117: Client Story - Ashley (Overcoming PMDD)Ep. 10: Endometriosis 101Dr. Phil Boyle talking about PMS and LDN on YouTubeSend us a textSupport the showOther great ways to connect with Woven Natural Fertility Care: Learn the Creighton Model System with us! Register here! Get our monthly newsletter: Get the updates! Chat about issues of fertility + faith: Substack Follow us on Instagram: @wovenfertility Watch our episodes on YouTube: @wovenfertility Love the content? The biggest gift you could give is to click a 5 star review and write why it was so meaningful! This podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute providing medical advice or professional services. The information provided should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, and those seeking personal medical advice should consult with a licensed physician. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health provider regarding a medical condition. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room immediately. Neither Woven nor its staff, nor any contributor to this podcast, makes any represe...

Okay, I'm back! It's been awhile, hasn't it?! But I'm so thankful for the time and space to recalibrate and focus on what God is wanting me to share with you! As you can see, some changes have occurred! I speak more into this in the episode, so have a listen!  I'm so excited about this shift! And so excited to really, fully jump into the topic and struggle of PMDD from a Biblical, faith-based, natural and evidence-based perspective! I think it's needed.  So let's jump back into it! I hope you can come along for the journey! Lots of love, Lauren (sorry for the poor audio quality of this episode... I usually do it on my computer with a mic, but it's been so long, my program wasn't working.. so I just hopped onto my phone! Imperfect action! :D) -------------------------------------------------------------------- Get The PMDD Roadmap: A faith-filled guide to understanding PMDD and helping you  move from chaos -> clarity -> healing. (www.laurencollins.co/pmddroadmap) . Need some quick help with regulating during a PMDD spiral? Grab the PMDD Emergency Kit for emotional, physical and spiritual grounding strategies when you're in over your head with PMDD. (www.laurencollins.co) . Follow me on Instagram @laurencollins.co . If you're interested in sharing your story on PMDD Redeemed, send me a message on IG and we'll be in touch! (@laurencollins.co) . Share this podcast with your friends and subscribe for new episodes (will be coming out on Thursday's from now on!)

In this week's episode of Live Well Bipolar, Paris welcomes Ashley Dutta, an artist, writer and mother with 15 years of experience in foreign policy, communications and technology, most recently at Microsoft. Ashley shares her story of living with bipolar II, ADHD, PMDD, and anxiety. She discusses her late diagnosis at the age of 41 and the implications it had on her life, career, and self-identity. After being impacted by severe burnout, Ashley also shares how she managed her mental health having experiences working in high-stress environments. The conversation delves into her coping strategies, her creative pursuits and her journey towards self-compassion. Ashley emphasizes the importance of mental health awareness, community support and finding joy through creative expression.Connect with Ashley here! Learn how to support the one you love who lives with bipolar here! 00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction02:02 Ashley's Initial Experience with Bipolar03:01 Late Diagnosis and Initial Reactions04:57 Living with Bipolar: Highs and Lows06:40 Hypomania and Its Impact10:03 Seeking Help and Diagnosis15:17 Post-Diagnosis Reflections and Research16:50 Navigating Misdiagnosis and Career Challenges17:42 Struggles and Support in the Workplace21:00 Transitioning to a New Career Path24:51 Embracing Creativity and Wellness29:33 Reflections on Diagnosis and Self-Compassion32:05 Living Well with Bipolar34:30 Conclusion and Staying Connected

Continuing with the theme of ADHD Awareness Month '25 and the focus for ADHDAF+ Charity's FREE ADHD Support Groups, these are some of the Many Faces behind all aspects of ADHDAF....ENORMOUS THANKS TO: Jon, Olivia, Lynsey, Yas, Kim, Claire, Beth, Gill, all memers of the Patreon Community and Charity: WE MADE ADHDAF+ Charity happen!*Find out more about the 4th annual ADHDAF DAY ⁠HERE⁠* Grab an ADHDAF+ Fundraiser ADHD Awareness Ribbon Pin ⁠HERE⁠TRIGGER WARNING: Contains swearing, loud laughter and mentions of sensitive topics including; grief, trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship and work struggles, PMDD, Cancer. If you are struggling, lo siento. Please reach out for help⁠⁠ HERE⁠⁠As mentioned in this episode you can:- Read the new ADHDAF+ Charity Blog⁠⁠ HERE⁠⁠- Register Interest in ADHDAF+ Charity's FREE Peer Support Groups to get email reminders ⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠- Apply to Volunteer to start your own local ADHDAF+ Support Group, Volunteer your time or become an Ambassador ⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠ - Check out the amazing breast cancer charity Coppafeel ⁠HERE⁠If you would like to join the Patreon Community of ADHDAF Podcast listeners to lean on and learn from literally like-minded legends for invaluable Peer support you can do so ⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠Though the work of ADHDAF Podcast led to the creation of ADHDAF+ Charity, and helps to promote and fundraise for the charity; all things ADHDAF are entirely separate entities.You can follow all things ADHDAF on Socials:⁠⁠@adhdafpodcast⁠⁠ ⁠⁠@adhdafplus⁠⁠ ⁠⁠@adhdafemporium⁠⁠ ⁠⁠@lauraisadhdaf⁠⁠Thank you SO MUCH for listening! I'd be so grateful if you would please comment/review/share to help me get the word out and to help others feel validated and find support!⁠⁠Laura⁠⁠ xLEOPARD PRINT ARMY!

Send us a textMe Before PMDD: Relationship Reset Toolkit-CouplesClick to Book a Private PMDD SessionFollow me on InstagramFollow me on TikTokWhen tempers flare and logic vanishes, shouting louder rarely gets you heard. We unpack a practical path out of PMDD rage—how to ground first, protect the connection, and come back to the conversation with clarity and care. You'll hear why “calm down” backfires, what actually signals safety to a triggered brain, and how to build a personal reset plan that both partners understand and respect.We walk through concrete tools: movement that pulls you out of rumination, noise boundaries for misophonia, the surprising power of decluttering a small space, and music choices that lift you instead of fueling anger. We also talk algorithm hygiene—curating your feed when you're vulnerable so it doesn't steer you toward breakup narratives you don't truly want. If taking space helps, we show you how to do it without stonewalling: say where you're going, when you'll be back, and how you'll re-engage. Those simple signals keep attachment safe while your nervous system resets.Emotional maturity is the throughline. Regulate before you relate. Study your partner's grounding blueprint as closely as your own—maybe they need a walk, a journal, or a quick call with a trusted friend or therapist before they can talk productively. We explore how old wounds can distort current conflicts, and how to reframe, re-enter, and repair with steadier minds. The goal isn't perfection; it's a shared protocol: observe what works, confirm it together, respect it in the moment. If you're ready to trade looping fights for intentional repair, this conversation offers steps you can use tonight.If this resonated, follow the show, share it with someone who needs it, and leave a quick review—your feedback helps more couples find tools that heal.

Curious about how your hormones influence your mood, libido, and relationships? Dr. Sarah Hill, a leading evolutionary psychologist, is here to unravel the mysteries of women's hormonal cycles and their profound impact on emotional and sexual well-being. Are you ready to challenge the conventional wisdom around PMS and PMDD? Ever wondered why your sexual desire seems to fluctuate throughout the month? Dr. Hill delves into the natural ebb and flow of women's libido and how understanding these cycles can enhance intimacy. Can knowing more about your hormones improve your relationship dynamics? What's the real deal with hormonal birth control? Dr. Hill offers a balanced view of its benefits and drawbacks, from mood swings to partner preferences. Are you sure you're making informed choices about your hormonal health? In this episode, we uncover: How hormonal cycles affect women's psychological and physical well-being. Why PMS and PMDD are often misunderstood and mismanaged. How understanding sexual desire cycles can improve relationship dynamics. The impact of hormonal birth control on mood and partner preferences. Why maintaining hormonal balance is crucial for overall health. Tune in to discover the hidden truths about women's hormonal health and relationships. Let Dr. Hill guide you through embracing hormonal balance and self-compassion as you understand the period brain!     Sponsors Timeline is offering 20% off your first order of Mitopure. Go to timeline.com/HORMONE20 use coupon HORMONE20 and get 20% off your order. Vitali Skin Care vitaliskincare.com/?ref=KM20 Coupon KM20 to get 20% off your order of Vitali Skin Care!     Are you in peri or post menopause and looking to optimize your hormones and health? At Hormone Solutions, we offer telemedicine services and can prescribe in every U.S. state, as well as in British Columbia, Alberta, and Ontario in Canada.   Visit karenmartel.com to explore our comprehensive programs: Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy Individualized Weight Loss Programs  Peptide Therapy for weight loss    Interested in our NEW Peptide Weight Loss Program? Join today and get all the details here.   Join our Women's Peri and Post Menopause Group Coaching Program, OnTrack, TODAY!   To our nursing audience members, our podcasts qualify for nursing CE @ RNegade.pro. Provide # CEP17654.   Your host: Karen Martel Certified Hormone Specialist, Transformational Nutrition Coach, & Weight Loss Expert   Karen's Facebook Karen's Instagram

Dr. Shau-Ming Wei (National Institute of Mental Health, Bethesda, MD) joins AJP Audio to discuss a replication study looking at impact of hormone addback to a hormone suppression regimen for the treatment of premenstrual dysphoric disorder. Afterwards, AJP Editor-in-Chief Dr. Ned Kalin discusses the rest of the October issue of the Journal.  00:34   Wei interview 02:59   PMDD 04:22   Up and downsides of hormone suppression 05:52   Hormone addback 07:15   Limitations of the current study 08:38   Further research 10:42   Kalin interview 10:58   Wei et al. 15:25   Sanacora et al. 20:07   Whittle et al. 23:06   Cooper et al. Transcript Be sure to let your colleagues know about the podcast, and please rate and review it on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to it. Subscribe to the podcast here. Listen to other podcasts produced by the American Psychiatric Association. Browse articles online. How authors may submit their work. Follow the journals of APA Publishing on Twitter. E-mail us at ajp@psych.org

Canada is facing a women's health crisis: three in four women over 40 experience menopausal symptoms that disrupt their daily lives — yet access to care is inconsistent, fragmented, and often out of reach.In this episode of The Brand is Female, highlighting Menopause Awareness Month, Eva Hartling speaks with Dr. Michelle Jacobson, a leading OBGYN who decided to take her expertise beyond the clinic and into entrepreneurship. As co-founder of Coven Women's Health, she is transforming how women access hormonal health support in Ontario with a virtual platform offering expert, continuous, and personalized care.Dr. Jacobson is joined by her co-founder and CEO, Jennifer Patterson — a seasoned business builder with experience at Google and TD, who, after her own frustrating experience of feeling unwell, became passionate about making women's health solutions easier to access.Together, they discuss why hormonal health remains stigmatized and overlooked in Canada, what's missing from our current system, and how Coven is reshaping the future of women's healthcare through integrated programs that support women navigating menopause, perimenopause, PCOS, postpartum recovery, PMDD, and more. This season of our podcast is brought to you by TD Canada Women in Enterprise. TD is proud to support women entrepreneurs and help them achieve success and growth through its program of educational workshops, financing and mentorship opportunities! Please find out how you can benefit from their support! Visit: TBIF: thebrandisfemale.com // TD Women in Enterprise: td.com/ca/en/business-banking/small-business/women-in-business // Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/thebrandisfemale

Self-care podcast exploring Signs of PMS Versus PMDD, Root Causes of PMS and PMDD Symptoms & Steps to Beginning to Address and Resolve These Symptoms. TOPICS:: ** Signs of PMS Versus PMDD (07:26). ** Root Causes of PMS and PMDD Symptoms (14:53). ** Steps to Beginning to Address and Resolve These Symptoms (40:24).   NOTES:: Show notes: amberapproved.ca/podcast/610 Leave me a review at amberapproved.ca/review Email me at info@amberapproved.ca Link to Female Hormone Mastery Workshop Waitlist:  https://amber-romaniuk.mykajabi.com/female-hormone-mastery-waitlist    Subscribe to newsletter: https://amber-romaniuk.mykajabi.com/newsletter-sign-up    SHOW LINKS: Click below to schedule a 30 minute Complimentary Body Freedom Consultation https://amberapproved.ca/body-freedom-consultation/  Take my free Emotional Eating Quiz here: http://amberapproved.ca/emotional-eating-quiz Listen to Episode 291 about what it's like to work with me here: http://amberapproved.ca/podcast/291/ Follow me on Instagram www.instagram.com/amberromaniuk Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@amberromaniuk/    MY PARTNERS: Enjoy a bit of peace and tranquility. Liquid Bliss contains herbs that nourish your nervous system and support your body's feel-good hormones, helping to lift your mood and increase your sense of connection. Hawthorn, cacao and passionflower help make this remedy supportive to your mood. One of the things I've been working on improving is my sleep. Especially with the change in seasons into fall. Sleep is extremely important for many different functions in the body, yet sometimes we can have trouble falling or staying asleep. That's why, I've not only ensured my sleep hygiene practice is supportive, I have a herbal ally that I have by my bedside at night in case I wake up and am having trouble falling back to sleep. And that my friends is WishGarden Herbs Sleepy Nights which includes passionflower, skullcap and hops. It helps calm my system and helps me fall back to sleep if I wake. Crafted for rapid absorption, WishGarden's remedies provide swift and potent benefits that you'll feel in minutes. With no fillers, gums, binders, or sugars, they harness the full strength of botanicals in their purest and most effective form. I add a few pumps of Sleepy Nights to my water and keep it by my bedside. They also have a wide array of other amazing herbal allies to help with mood, women's hormones and MUCH more. Discover the natural power of their legendary blends by visiting WishGardenHerbs.com/NoSugarcoating  or using code NOSUGARCOATING for 20 percent off your order.

Today, I am thrilled to be joined by Dr. Sarah Hill, an award-winning researcher, professor, and leading voice in the field of women's hormones and brain health. She wrote This Is Your Brain on Birth Control and has also authored The Period Brain, which is due to be released this fall. In our conversation, Dr. Hill dispels the myths surrounding bioidentical hormones and shares her view on how women are not biologically disordered, but just ignored by science. We dive into research on how oral contraceptives affect the brain and how the pill creates a dysregulated stress response, particularly in women with histories of adverse childhood experiences. We also explore progesterone through the lens of an evolutionary biologist and neuro-endocrinologist, highlighting its role in supporting GABAergic tone, the key differences between synthetic progestins and natural progesterone, and research on PMS and PMDD, including practical ways to manage those issues. This helpful discussion with Dr. Sarah Hill is a must-listen for women at every stage of life. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN: Why has science ignored women? How oral contraceptives affect the way women perceive the world How early-life trauma impacts the ability to manage stress in adulthood Often-overlooked benefits of progesterone The different ways estrogen and progesterone impact women's ability to build muscle mass from resistance training The positive effects of the GABAergic system in the brain The problem with combined hormone therapy How progesterone gets ignored and villainized, even though it can help women experience better lives How the protective and anti-inflammatory properties of progesterone support brain health and enhance neuroplasticity What the research suggests for women experiencing severe PMS or PMDD Connect with Cynthia Thurlow   Follow on X, Instagram & LinkedIn Check out Cynthia's website Submit your questions to support@cynthiathurlow.com Connect with Dr. Sarah Hill On her website Instagram Pre-order a copy of Dr. Hill's new book, The Period Brain: The New Science of Why We PMS and How to Fix It, which will be on sale at the end of September. 

Send us a textMe Before PMDD: Relationship Reset Toolkit-CouplesClick to Book a Private PMDD SessionFollow me on InstagramFollow me on TikTokHave you been pretending to be okay during your luteal phase just to keep the peace? After returning from two transformative weeks in Tokyo with my 16-year-old daughter, I've had a profound realization about how we sabotage our PMDD relationships without even knowing it.While navigating Tokyo's complex train systems and immersing ourselves in Japanese culture during my luteal phase, I discovered something unexpected - the freedom that comes with authenticity. As I watched my daughter blossom in an environment that aligned with who she truly is, I recognized how many of us hide our true selves in our most intimate relationships.The biggest relationship saboteur? Expecting consistency instead of embracing cyclic reality. When we pressure ourselves or our partners to show up the same way regardless of where we are in our cycle, we create an impossible standard that leads to resentment. During my trip, I practiced openly communicating my needs for rest without guilt or shame, which created deeper connection despite being in my luteal phase.Other relationship destroyers include forcing "normal" communication standards during symptomatic days, holding rigid relationship roles that prevent vulnerability, comparing your relationship to others, and equating PMDD symptoms with your true personality. Each of these patterns creates emotional distance that eventually affects every aspect of your relationship.What truly struck me was realizing how many of us fear showing our authentic selves in every phase of our cycle. If you're only showing your partner the "best version" of yourself, how can they truly love and accept all of you? This fear – whether of abandonment, rejection, or simply not being cared for – prevents the deep connection necessary for relationship satisfaction.Ready to break these patterns and create a sustainable PMDD relationship? Connect with me on Instagram @DrRose_inlovewithPMDD to learn more about my monthly PMDD relationship counseling program, where we create customized strategies to help both partners thrive through every phase of the cycle.

Getting a little personal this week. Living with PMDD (Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder)—or ANY chemical imbalance, hormonal sensitivity, or particularly difficult season of life—can feel overwhelming, especially when it comes to keeping up with your home. In this episode, I'm sharing practical ways to manage your space while living with a recurring shift in your energy and emotional bandwidth. You'll learn: What PMDD is and how it impacts my daily life 5 simple strategies to declutter and tidy your home even during tough PMDD days Mindset shifts that help you give yourself grace while still making progress If you've ever felt like your home gets out of control during your PMDD cycle (or another challenging state), this episode is for you. Paring Down Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@paring_down⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Paring Down Newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The L.E.S.S. Express⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Paring Down Blog⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Paring Down YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Ep 71: How Growing Up in a Cult Made Me More Intentional Ep 102: Creating Systems to Be Productive Toward What Matters with Chelsi Jo Ep 94: Practical Advice for Living Intentionally with 7x NYT Bestselling Author, Gretchen Rubin Ep 78: Addressing the Mental Load of Clutter with Dr. Morgan Cutlip Happier Podcast by Gretchen Rubin The Moth Podcast (live true-story storytelling) Modern Love Podcast Little Green Machine ⁠ PARING DOWN RESOURCES: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Decluttering Checklist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Treasures of the Heart: A 7-Day Bible Study on Breaking Free from Material Attachments (free)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Complete Guide to Decluttering Kid Stuff⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free 15 Clutter-Free Gift Ideas⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Gift Request Email Template⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Know Your Why Worksheet ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ SPONSORS: 20% OFF any AquaTru water purifier when you go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠AquaTru.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ and use promo code PARING $300 off Air Doctor Pro air purifier:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://airdoctorpro.com/ -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Use code PARING Ethical, luxury women's clothing at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Quince.com/paring⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order! 10 Free Meals from Hello Fresh:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.hellofresh.com/paring10fm⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ $15/month 5G wireless with Mint Mobile: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.mintmobile.com/paring⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 20% off chic, soft closet staples from Splendid:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://splendid.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- use code PARING at checkout For Hers Hair Growth: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.forhers.com/paring⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this new episode of the Revival Is Now Podcast, Meagan shares a powerful testimony of how her entire life transformed after encountering the power of God at 5F Church. She was bound by mental torment, intrusive thoughts, mental illness, germaphobia, ADD, PMDD, dyslexia, hatred for lights and so much more. Her whole life she was trying to get help, she had been in therapy for 17 years, working hard to get to a livable mental state, but she just kept getting worse. Shortly after becoming saved, she was introduced to 5F Church. She traveled to receive deliverance in September of 2023 and was set free from so much in seconds by God's power! After that deliverance her whole life changed. May this testimony lift your faith to see that no oppression is too big or small for God to remove from your life!   For previous Revival is Now Podcast episodes you can watch here:  From Extreme Mental Torment and Physical Sickness to FREE & Healthy: Autumn's  watch here or listen here.   Set Free from Debilitating Sicknesses, 10+ Medications & Migraines - Ashley's Testimony watch here or listen here.   Freed From Deception Of The Angel Of Light - Blake's Testimony watch here or listen here.   Married Couple Delivered from M@sturbation Addiction Since Childhood watch here or listen here.   Ex-Witch Shares What Hell is Like, Being Possessed by Demons, Blood Oaths & How She Was Set Free watch here or listen here.

Join us for our Histamine and Hormones Training on September 28th!Why do some women feel amazing during certain phases of their cycle while others feel absolutely wrecked?In this episode, I'm joined by Michelle Shapiro, RD, a functional dietitian who works with clients navigating Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) and histamine issues. She also lives with MCAS herself, bringing both professional insight and personal experience to the table.Why do histamine flares hit hardest right when hormones shift? Tune in as we break down the menstrual cycle, step by step, and look at how mast cells and histamines interact with rising and falling hormones. The patterns aren't always what you'd expect, and tracking them can change everything about how you handle symptoms.You'll Learn:The role of mast cells in the immune system and why histamine release can trigger so many symptomsThe link between rising estrogen and increased histamine releaseWhy people with histamine issues can have paradoxical hormone symptomsHow long histamines actually stay in your system, and ways to avoid long-term sufferingWhat happens when conditions like POTS and hypermobility overlap with histamine issues during the cyclePractical strategies for tracking cycle patterns to spot histamine-driven flaresThe debate around antihistamines, pregnancy, and de-stigmatizing medication for symptom reliefWhy lowering histamines must come before deeper root-cause work like gut or mineral protocolsThe connection between histamines, mast cells, and endometriosisTimestamps:[00:00] Introduction[10:17] How estrogen and histamine interact to trigger symptoms during the menstrual cycle[13:53] How progesterone and luteal phase shifts trigger unexpected symptoms in histamine, POTS, and hypermobility clients[21:47] Tracking cycles and temperatures to spot patterns and histamine flares[25:53] Using antihistamines and other strategies to manage flares and reduce stigma around medication[48:09] Understanding the immune system's role in endometriosis and its connection to histamine and progesteroneListen to Other Hormone Healing Episodes with Michelle:MCAS, POTS, & Hypermobility Part 1 | Listen HereMCAS, POTS, & Hypermobility Part 2 | Listen HereThe Root Cause of Reflux | Listen HereResources Mentioned:Ovia Cycle-tracking App | WebsiteNatural Cycles Fertility Awareness App | WebsiteOura Ring | WebsiteTempdrop Wearable Sensor | WebsiteRead Your Body App | WebsitePodcast with Nina Boyce on Fertility Awareness Method | PodcastFind more from Michelle:Michelle Shapiro RD | InstagramMichelle Shapiro RD | WebsiteMichelle Shapiro Nutrition | YouTubeFind more from Amanda:Hormone Healing RD | InstagramHormone Healing RD | WebsiteHormone Healing RD | FacebookHormone Healing RD | YouTubeHormone Healing RD | TikTok

Think PMS makes you a little cranky? That's cute. This week, we're diving headfirst into its evil, unhinged cousin: Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder, or PMDD. Our guest Julia describes it as preparing for "doomsday" every single month —a two-week cycle where her brain basically turns into a rage-filled, paranoid monster that, among other things, absolutely hates her husband. This isn't just about mood swings; it's a full-blown psychiatric disorder that comes with a terrifying risk of suicidal thoughts and makes just getting through the day a monumental task. Julia walks us through the whole experience, from getting diagnosed thanks to her running watch (seriously) , to considering the most metal solution possible: having her ovaries surgically removed. Spoiler: her doctors weren't exactly thrilled with the idea. Strap in for a wild, raw, and surprisingly funny look at a condition that proves hormones are not to be trifled with.Sickboy LIVE in Calgary!Follow Sickboy on Instagram, TikTok and Discord.

Are you or someone you know grappling with unexpected mood swings or unexplained anxiety? Could progesterone, often touted as "nature's chill pill," be the surprising culprit? This episode dives deep into the perplexing world of progesterone sensitivity and its profound impact on mental health. Why do some women experience the exact opposite of calm when exposed to this hormone? Join us as we challenge conventional hormone treatments and uncover the hidden effects of progesterone on the brain. How can trauma amplify hormone sensitivity, particularly during the luteal phase? What role do natural remedies and holistic solutions play in managing these challenges? Ready to explore the potential of functional medicine in addressing hormone sensitivity? What innovative strategies, like the ketogenic diet, could offer relief and stability? Tune in to hear personal stories and expert insights that will empower you to advocate for your health! In this episode, we uncover: How progesterone sensitivity affects mood disorders and why it's more than a mental health issue. Why trauma can worsen hormone sensitivity and what can be done about it. The role of the ketogenic diet in balancing neurotransmitters for those with PMDD. How transdermal progesterone can be a game-changer for some women. Why personalized hormone therapy is crucial and how to find what works for you. Don't miss this enlightening episode that sheds light on the balance between hormones and mental health. Listen now to uncover the keys to understanding and managing progesterone sensitivity!     Sponsors Timeline is offering 20% off your first order of Mitopure. Go to timeline.com/HORMONE20 and use coupon HORMONE20 and get 20% off your order.  Coupon KM20 to get 20% off your order of Vitali Skin Care! Get 40% off your Cozy Earth Bed Sheet with coupon code HORMONES     Are you in peri or post menopause and looking to optimize your hormones and health? At Hormone Solutions, we offer telemedicine services and can prescribe in every U.S. state, as well as in British Columbia, Alberta, and Ontario in Canada.   Visit karenmartel.com to explore our comprehensive programs: Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy Individualized Weight Loss Programs  Peptide Therapy for weight loss    Interested in our NEW Peptide Weight Loss Program? Join today and get all the details here.   Join our Women's Peri and Post Menopause Group Coaching Program, OnTrack, TODAY!   To our nursing audience members, our podcasts qualify for nursing CE @ RNegade.pro. Provide # CEP17654.   Your host: Karen Martel Certified Hormone Specialist, Transformational Nutrition Coach, & Weight Loss Expert   Karen's Facebook Karen's Instagram

I'm suffering from severe PMDD symptoms, so I'm re-releasing an oldie but goodie. I plan to be back tomorrow with a new one! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/make-your-damn-bed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this solo episode, Lisa explores the clinical differences between PMS and PMDD and breaks down a recent study that tested mood, cognition, and food intake across the menstrual cycle. She highlights major limitations in the study's hormonal testing methods and challenges the psychiatric framing of PMDD as a purely serotonin-based disorder. If you work with clients experiencing debilitating premenstrual symptoms, this episode will help you contextualize mood shifts through a cycle-aware, practitioner-informed lens. Follow this link to view the full show notes page! This episode is sponsored by Lisa's new book Real Food for Fertility, co-authored with Lily Nichols! Grab your copy here!  Would you prefer to listen to the audiobook version of Real Food for Fertility instead?

So this week's episode… I don't even know where to start. I was hungover, hormonal, sweating through my clothes — literally not okay on every level. Thankfully, Brooke Shelby came through because misery loves company, and we are spiraling together.We talk about PMDD, throwing up after two martinis, being obsessed with Ozzy Osbourne, the drama at Starbucks (Matcha Watergate is REAL), and why I think the honeymoon phase with Tyler might be… over?? Maybe. Kinda. Sorta. Anyway. We're unpacking everything from Backstreet Boys to Love Island to Bama Rush and why the hell I'm emotionally invested in 19-year-olds picking sororities.Mental health? Down bad. Makeup? Sweaty. But we're here, we're talking about it, and we're making it funny. Kinda.CALL THE HOTLINE AND TRAUMA DUMP: