S4E22: It's Not Just Your Hormones: Why PMS Starts Somewhere Else

About this episode

This episode challenges the myth that PMS is normal and explores hidden root causes of symptoms.

Do you dread your period every month? The mood swings. The cravings. The anxiety. The exhaustion. The feeling that your body is working against you. What if PMS isn't something you have to simply live with? In this episode, we're challenging one of the biggest myths in women's health: that PMS is normal. We dive into the hidden root causes that may be driving your symptoms—from chronic stress and hormone signaling issues to gut health, liver function, toxins, and even past concussions. Because your hormones may not be the problem. Your body is communicating. The question is: are you listening? 📞 Book a Free Clarity Call . We'd love to talk to you! ✨ Ask us a question and we will answer on the podcast🎙️ Drop it here ✨ Pharmacist Kari Coody and Integrative Health Practitioner Jenn Patriarca host weekly conversations meant to cut through the overwhelm of alternative healthcare options. Simple, effective, easy ways to pursue health and gain an understanding without a prescription pad. It's time to simplify the process of healing. Add us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/cornerstoneintgrativehealing Check out our site: www.cornerstoneintegrativehealing.com Watch us on YouTube…

People in this episode

Hosts: Kari Coody, Jenn Patriarca

Topics covered

• PMS
• women's health
• hormones
• chronic stress
• gut health
• liver function
• alternative healthcare

Keywords

• PMS
• hormones
• chronic stress
• gut health
• women's health
• alternative healthcare
• liver function

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Organizations: Cornerstone Integrative Healing

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