About this episode

This episode explores how unresolved trauma influences PMDD and relationships, highlighting the emotional challenges faced by individuals.

Send us Fan Mail What if the fights, shutdowns, and spirals aren’t “just hormones,” but trauma resurfacing on a monthly schedule? We take you inside the lived reality of PMDD as a trauma amplifier—how it trains the brain to expect danger, erodes emotional safety at home, and fuels shame loops that make repair feel impossible. Through a raw personal story of a New Year’s trigger and years of clinical work, we map the path from unpredictable reactions to practical regulation. You’ll learn why ...

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Host: Dr. Rose Alkattan

Topics covered

• PMDD
• trauma
• relationships
• emotional safety
• mental health

Keywords

• PMDD
• trauma
• emotional safety
• mental health
• relationships
• shame loops
• regulation

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