PMDD Pep Talk

In this episode of PMDD Pep Talk, Jes walks you through building your personalized PMDD emergency kit, offering a practical guide to help you feel more prepared when symptoms strike in public. With personal anecdotes, Jes shares the tools t

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Emma, one of our PMDD rehab students who transformed her life by addressing and overcoming debilitating PMDD symptoms. In this episode, Emma shares her journey from frustration and hopelessness to regaining control and joy in her life. Whether you're freshly diagnosed or have been navigating PMDD for years, Emma's story offers hope and practical insights into finding your unique path to healing.What You'll Learn in This Episode:• Emma's initial struggle with PMDD symptoms and how she found her diagnosis.• The specific symptoms Emma faced and their impact on her daily life and relationships.• How a holistic and nutritional approach helped Emma reduce her symptoms dramatically.• The fears and doubts Emma experienced before investing in her health journey.• The positive changes Emma saw in her life after working through PMDD rehab with Jes.Key Quotes from This Episode:"It's so worth feeling a little bit worse for a little bit because you feel so much better on the other side.""Your life is not going to feel like this forever. It's not. You are not stuck like this forever.""I can live more now without the constant fear of a symptom popping up."Resources Mentioned:See links below for all HMM resources.HMM Resources + Serviceshttps://courses.hermoodmentor.com/pmdd-resources_________________________________Listen to the PMDD Pep Talk Podcasthttps://courses.hermoodmentor.com/podcasts/pmdd-pep-talk-2_________________________________You can find Jes:Instagram: @hermoodmentor https://www.instagram.com/hermoodmentor/Youtube: @hermoodmentor https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCScMMMsmLZDfzjZEQ-1l9lAWebsite: https://hermoodmentor.com/_________________________________Looking for more support?✦︎ Grab our FREE Symptom Mapping Kit— The first step to healing instead of dealing with your symptoms is to map your symptom pattern.https://courses.hermoodmentor.com/symptommappingkit✦︎ Work with us. Schedule your Intro Session with our onboarding team and let's run your symptom assessment!https://courses.hermoodmentor.com/offers/Amd9gW98

Why Travel Triggers PMDD So Hard   If you have ever felt like travel completely throws off your PMDD symptoms, this episode will help you understand why. Jes breaks down how travel creates a stack of physiologic and nervous system stressors — from sleep disruption and dehydration to histamine load, blood sugar instability, digestive changes, overstimulation, and routine loss — and why it can be so hard to get back on track once you get home.   What You'll Learn in This Episode: • Why travel is not one trigger, but a stacked trigger environment for women with PMDD • How sleep disruption, circadian rhythm changes, dehydration, and blood sugar instability can make symptoms worse • Why histamine and mast cell sensitivity may be an added layer for some women during air travel • How constipation, gut disruption, and alcohol can quietly amplify PMDD symptoms while traveling • Why supplement and medication timing changes matter more than many women realize • How losing routines, regulation tools, and familiar structure can increase nervous system load • Why luteal-phase travel may need more protection and planning than follicular-phase travel • Why the “re-entry crash” after travel can hit even harder than the trip itself • What to focus on before, during, and after travel to better support your body and reduce symptom flares   Resources Mentioned: • Sleep and circadian rhythm support • Nervous system regulation tools • Hydration and blood sugar support strategies • PMDD symptom tracking • Travel recovery planning • Histamine-awareness strategies for women who know this is part of their symptom picture ───   Citations     1. Komada Y, Ikeda Y, Shibata S. Social jetlag and menstrual symptoms among female university students. Chronobiology International. 2019. PMID: 30395733 2. Menstrual disturbances and its association with sleep disturbances: a systematic review. PMCID: PMC10474748 3. Up in the Air: Evidence of Dehydration Risk and Long-Haul Flight on Athletic Performance. PMCID: PMC7551461 4. Gehlert S, Song IH, Chang C-H, Hartlage SA. Premenstrual dysphoric disorder: Epidemiology and treatment. Current Psychiatry Reports. 2009;11(6):449-457. PMCID: PMC4890701   HMM Resources + Serviceshttps://courses.hermoodmentor.com/pmdd-resources  _________________________________ Watch the episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/v0iMSdlRANA  _________________________________ You can find Jes:Instagram: @hermoodmentorYoutube: @hermoodmentorWebsite: https://hermoodmentor.com/  _________________________________ Looking for support, resources, or want to work with us? 👇🏻 https://hermoodmentor.com  

The Real Reason Our Clients See Meaningful PMDD Progress   Why do some women finally start seeing meaningful PMDD progress after years of feeling stuck, dismissed, and exhausted? In this episode, Jes breaks down what actually makes Her Mood Mentor’s approach different — and why real progress often comes from personalized, root-cause, capacity-aware support rather than generic symptom advice. If you have ever felt like you are trying so hard and still not getting anywhere, this episode will help you understand why.   What You'll Learn in This Episode: • Why PMDD is often misunderstood, misdiagnosed, and far more serious than “just bad PMS” • How delayed diagnosis, dismissal, and repeated failed attempts can wear down hope and make women lose steam • Why Her Mood Mentor clients get results through personalized, capacity-aware care that meets them where they are • How nutritional therapy, specialized lab testing, coaching, and nervous system work create a more complete path forward • The mindset and metacognition shift behind the H.E.A.L. method: Challenge → Awareness → Understanding → Agency → Aligned Action • The success metrics Her Mood Mentor tracks using prospective symptom tracking, including changes in symptom days, symptom burden, and quality of life   Resources Mentioned: • Her Mood Mentor H.E.A.L. method • Weekly community group coaching calls • Nutritional therapy support • Specialized lab testing many clients have never been offered and that many conventional providers do not routinely use • Prospective symptom tracking • Internal client outcome data • Upcoming separate episodes on testing and on the Challenge → Awareness → Understanding → Agency → Aligned Action framework with client quotes   ───   Citations   1. Chan K, Rubtsova AA, Clark CJ. Exploring diagnosis and treatment of premenstrual dysphoric disorder in the U.S. healthcare system: a qualitative investigation. BMC Women’s Health. 2023;23:272. doi:10.1186/s12905-023-02334-y 2. Osborn E, Wittkowski A, Brooks J, Briggs PE, O’Brien PMS. Women’s experiences of receiving a diagnosis of premenstrual dysphoric disorder: a qualitative investigation. BMC Women’s Health. 2020;20:242. doi:10.1186/s12905-020-01100-8 3. Gehlert S, Song IH, Chang C-H, Hartlage SA. Premenstrual dysphoric disorder: Epidemiology and treatment. Current Psychiatry Reports. 2009;11(6):449-457. PMCID: PMC4890701 4. Mendiratta V, Lentz GM. Premenstrual Syndrome and Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder. American Family Physician. 2016;94(3):236-240 5. Eisenlohr-Moul T, Divine M, Schmalenberger K, et al. Prevalence of lifetime self-injurious thoughts and behaviors in a global sample of 599 patients reporting prospectively confirmed diagnosis with premenstrual dysphoric disorder. BMC Psychiatry. 2022;22:199. doi:10.1186/s12888-022-03851-0 6. Pilver CE, Libby DJ, Hoff RA. Premenstrual dysphoric disorder as a correlate of suicidal ideation, plans, and attempts among a nationally representative sample. Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology. 2013;48:437-446. doi:10.1007/s00127-012-0548-z 7. Prasad D, Wollenhaupt-Aguiar B, Kidd KN, de Azevedo Cardoso T, Frey BN. Suicidal Risk in Women with Premenstrual Syndrome and Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Journal of Women’s Health. 2021;30(12):1693-1707. doi:10.1089/jwh.2021.0185 8. Osborn E, Brooks J, O’Brien PMS, Wittkowski A. Women with Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder experiences of suicidal ideation and attempts. Frontiers in Psychiatry. 2024. doi:10.3389/fpsyt.2024.1442767   HMM Resources + Serviceshttps://courses.hermoodmentor.com/pmdd-resources  _________________________________ Watch the episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/nHWUdyKjEI0  _________________________________ You can find Jes:Instagram: @hermoodmentorYoutube: @hermoodmentorWebsite: https://hermoodmentor.com/  _________________________________ Looking for support, resources, or want to work with us? 👇🏻 https://hermoodmentor.com

Athena's PMDD Story: From 15 Symptomatic Days a Month to Reclaiming Her Life   Opening Hook (The "Before" State) When Athena joined us on the podcast, she shared her journey with PMDD — a condition that had taken over nearly half of every month of her life. For one to two years, she had been experiencing severe mood swings, debilitating physical symptoms, and a creeping sense of isolation that was quietly pulling her away from the people, events, and experiences she loved most.   The Struggle (Symptoms & Challenges) Athena's challenges included:  Severe mood swings lasting up to 15 days of moderate-to-severe symptoms — half of every single month  Debilitating physical symptoms including nausea, vomiting, spotting, and breast pain that were new and alarming  Social isolation — missing weddings, celebrations, and meaningful life milestones because she simply couldn't show up  Crash-and-burn cycles from over-scheduling her "good" follicular and ovulatory phases to compensate for lost luteal time  Depleted mineral profile revealed through Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA) that wasn't visible in standard blood labs  People-pleasing and perfectionism that made it nearly impossible to voice her needs or set boundaries — leaving her to suffer in silence   The Turning Point After working with a naturopath who confirmed her estrogen and progesterone imbalances, Athena still felt stuck. She knew something deeper needed to shift. As someone who described herself as "hippie, woo woo" and drawn to alternative healing, she wasn't willing to default to birth control or antidepressants — she wanted a sustainable foundation. After hitting rock bottom in December/January, she finally reached out to Her Mood Mentor and said: "Okay. I'm worth it."    The Transformation (The "After" State) Through the PMDD Rehab one-to-one program with Her Mood Mentor — a four-month intensive that combined nutritional therapy, Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA), nervous system regulation practices, and mindset work — Athena experienced a profound shift. She went from spending 15 days a month in survival mode to feeling equipped, empowered, and genuinely hopeful about her hormonal future — including future life seasons like pregnancy and menopause.   In Her Own Words   Here's what Athena shared on the podcast:   👉 "Knowledge is power — education is empowerment for sure."  👉 "I feel like I became an adult, almost like a mature woman with my health. To have these tools in my toolbox is a game changer."  👉 "Speaking my needs — I can't emphasize that enough. I didn't think I would get that out of working with you, but here I am. I feel more empowered to share my needs."  👉 "It's a practice. I trust myself and I am playful, not perfect — getting rid of the people-pleasing and perfectionism tendencies and stepping into my power."  👉 "It's no longer in the hole, the dark cave. There's a light at the end of the tunnel. You might not see it now, but you will get there."    The Bigger Picture (Key Takeaway)   Athena's story shows that PMDD doesn't have to define you — or take away half your life. Through a root-cause approach that addressed minerals, nervous system regulation, cycle literacy, and self-advocacy, she found not just symptom relief, but a deeper relationship with herself, her body, and the people around her.   What This Means For You   Athena's transformation proves that PMDD doesn't have to steal the best weeks of your month, your relationships, or your sense of self. With the right approach and support, you can:    Reduce the number of symptomatic days and stop spending half your month in survival mode  Understand your cycle deeply so your body's signals feel like information — not threats  Regulate your nervous system through nutrition, minerals, and somatic practices  Rebuild your social life and stop missing the milestones and moments that matter most  Find your voice — learn to communicate your needs, set boundaries, and build a real support system around you   ❤️ If this podcast has ever made you feel seen, less alone, or more hopeful in your healing—please take a moment to subscribe, rate, and review PMDD Pep Talk. Your words don’t just help us grow—they help someone in the depths of their cycle find this support when they need it most. Every subscribe click, rate, and review helps us reach more people who are still suffering in silence.   Listen to the episode on the PMDD Pep Talk Podcast: ___________________________________ Watch the episode on Youtube https://youtu.be/BTTc_tj-ZyQ    You can find Jes: Instagram: @hermoodmentor Youtube: @hermoodmentor Website: https://hermoodmentor.com/ _________________________________ Looking for support, resources, or want to work with us? 👇🏻 https://hermoodmentor.com

When Emma joined us on the podcast, she shared her journey with PMDD that had shaped her life for 17 years before she could even name it. For nearly two decades, she had been dealing with debilitating mood swings, depression, and overwhelming symptoms that were affecting her work, relationships, and ability to function in daily life. Since her teenage years, Emma experienced these cycles but dismissed them, thinking they were just part of life—until they became impossible to ignore.   Emma's challenges included: Two full weeks of symptoms every cycle, starting at ovulation Severe depression and mood swings that felt like "a different person" Crushing fatigue and complete lack of motivation Overwhelming irritability where normal daily messes felt like "the absolute end of the world" Inability to maintain plans with friends, constantly canceling last minute Struggling to work even a low-stress job, having to reduce hours A constant feeling of being overwhelmed with "swirling, whirling, icky feelings" she couldn't name Deep resentment toward her body and her cycle Questioning her sanity and desperately searching for treatments that worked     After years of trying various treatments—SSRIs, birth control, psychiatric medications—Emma found some relief but didn't want to stay on medications long-term. She knew she wanted to have children in the future and was concerned about unknown long-term health impacts. Despite fears that she had "tried everything" and worries about extreme dietary restrictions, Emma decided to invest in an integrative approach to PMDD through Her Mood Mentor's program.   Through a personalized, self-led integrative program focused on nutrition, lifestyle, mindset work, and nervous system regulation, Emma experienced a dramatic transformation in just four months. Her symptom burden dropped by 221 points (from 513 to 292 on a comprehensive symptom assessment), and she went from two weeks of moderate-to-severe symptoms down to just 3-4 days of mild-to-moderate symptoms—with one completely symptom-free cycle. Most remarkably, Emma was able to safely taper off birth control and lithium (medications she'd been on for three years) with zero negative side effects, and is now preparing to taper off her SSRI as well.   Here's what Emma shared on the podcast: 👉 "I feel like my world is opening up." 👉 "I'm able to do things and show up in my life." 👉 "I feel like I can look ahead at the future and see possibilities and not just be in survival mode." 👉 "I'm a lot more capable than I thought I was." 👉 "I can't believe I'm smiling at work on day two of my cycle."   Emma's story shows that PMDD recovery isn't just about symptom reduction—it's about complete life transformation. Through a collaborative, paced approach that honored her lifestyle, combined nutritional therapy, lab testing, mindset work, and nervous system regulation, she found freedom from symptoms that had controlled her life for 17 years. The work wasn't extreme or restrictive; it was personalized, compassionate, and sustainable.   Emma's transformation proves that PMDD doesn't have to define your life or limit your future. With the right integrative support, you can:   Reduce symptom duration from weeks to just days Lower symptom severity from debilitating to manageable Show up reliably for work, relationships, and your life Safely reduce or eliminate medications (with medical supervision) Build a foundation of health for future goals like pregnancy Develop sustainable lifestyle changes without extreme restrictions Transform your relationship with your body from resentment to compassion Move from survival mode to seeing possibilities for your future   Looking for PMDD support?   ❤️ If this podcast has ever made you feel seen, less alone, or more hopeful in your healing—please take a moment to subscribe, rate, and review PMDD Pep Talk. Your words don’t just help us grow—they help someone in the depths of their cycle find this support when they need it most. Every subscribe click, rate, and review helps us reach more people who are still suffering in silence.  _________________________________ Watch the episode on Youtube  https://youtu.be/XuuOssTfPv4 _________________________________ You can find Jes:  Instagram: @hermoodmentor Youtube: @hermoodmentor Website: https://hermoodmentor.com/ _________________________________ Looking for support, resources, or want to work with us? 👇🏻 https://hermoodmentor.com

 13 Free Ways To Support PMDD Symptoms Discover 13 foundational, free (or low-cost) strategies that can transform your PMDD symptoms without spending a dime. Jes breaks down why these basics matter more than expensive supplements or complicated protocols, and shares practical ways to implement them even when you're struggling with worthiness or overwhelm.  _________________________________ What You'll Learn in This Episode: • Why foundational supports are non-negotiable—even the best supplements won't work without them • How to optimize your light relationship for better sleep, hormones, and mood regulation • Simple hydration strategies that support cellular communication and hormone detoxification • Sleep hygiene practices that work with your circadian rhythm • Nutritional foundations that don't require perfection or a big budget • How to navigate the mindset blocks that keep you from prioritizing free self-care  _________________________________ Key Quotes from This Episode: "You can meditate all day. You can pray all day. If you're not eating food, if you're not eating food regularly, if you're not eating to your total daily energy expenditure, if you're not eating macronutrient balanced meals, you will have symptoms." "Just because your symptoms are so severe, it doesn't mean you need a severe intervention to match that. The cumulative effect of many small changes and many small supports can make a huge difference." "Correcting, monitoring, and managing your relationship with light will change your life. Mic drop, end of story." "You don't need a lobotomy. You probably don't need a surgery. You don't even potentially need invasive medications."  _________________________________ Resources Mentioned: • Episode 5: "The Secret to Healing PMDD"  • Episode 6: "Rest versus Distraction"  • Episode 9: "What Healing PMDD Actually Looks Like"  • Episode 25: “Healing Through Subtraction for PMDD” • Seasonal Depression and PMDD Workshop  • Her Mood Mentor blog post on Vitamin D and PMDD • Her Mood Mentor programs and courses  _________________________________ Watch the episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/ZW7fVxwBNwc _________________________________ You can find Jes: Instagram: @hermoodmentor Youtube: @hermoodmentor Website: https://hermoodmentor.com/ _________________________________ Looking for support, resources, or want to work with us? 👇🏻 https://hermoodmentor.com    

Jade's PMDD Story and Symptom Transformation When Jade first reached out, she was facing a heartbreaking cycle of physical and emotional symptoms that controlled her life. She shared that for over two decades, she had been preparing for and bracing against two weeks of debilitating PMDD symptoms every single month.   For 23 years, 10–14 days each cycle were overwhelmed by a 575 point symptom burden—a mix of chronic pain, mood shifts, and emotional exhaustion.   Her Initial Struggles: Crushing anxiety and constant overthinking that turned small things into catastrophes Debilitating migraines, joint pain, and bloating Extreme noise sensitivity—even her cats' normal sounds became unbearable Depression so deep she couldn't face taking the bins out Uncontrollable irritability threatening her public-facing job A pattern of ending relationships during luteal phase, only to regret it later Days spent on the couch in pajamas eating junk food, then weeks trying to undo the damage Living a "half-life"—missing weddings, birthdays, and life events that fell during her "bad weeks" The medical system offered her three options: birth control (which hadn't worked), antidepressants (which left her feeling "flat" all month), or a hysterectomy. None of it made sense. None of it addressed why this was happening. Jade realized she was about to let PMDD ruin another relationship. Every time things got serious enough to move in together, her symptoms destroyed it. She couldn't hide the two weeks of chaos anymore. At 37, facing potentially another decade or more of this, she refused to accept that future.  Over just four months in our PMDD Program, Jade's symptom burden dropped by 314 points—from 575 to 221. Within her first month, she had barely any symptoms. By month three, she hadn't cried once. And here's the most remarkable part: Jade did our podcast interview on day 23 of her cycle—a day when she previously would have been sobbing on the couch in pajamas with a tub of ice cream. Here's What Jade Says Now: 👉 "I thought I was pregnant because I didn't have any symptoms. It's day 27 with nothing and I thought, 'This can't be a thing.'" 👉 "I have not cried once this month. I'm on day 23 doing this interview. I would NEVER have done this on day 23 before." 👉 "I have so much more free time because I'm not overthinking everything—I just go and do stuff now instead of spending hours in rumination spirals." 👉 "I'm not scared of my cycle anymore. I'm not actively avoiding life and scheduling everything around it." 👉 "I didn't think it could get this much better in this short of time. Even if I'd gotten a quarter of where I am now, it would've been worth it." Jade went from 10-14 days of moderate-severe symptoms each cycle to interviewing with us on day 23 feeling completely normal. She's attending family events without needing alcohol to cope. She's making plans without checking her cycle tracker first. She's living her full life—all 30 days of it. What Changed Everything: This wasn't about perfection or rigid restrictions. Through personalized nutrition, targeted supplementation based on her specific lab results, nervous system regulation, and shifting from "something's wrong with me" to "what's causing this?"—Jade found lasting freedom. She didn't overhaul her entire life. She made targeted changes that fit her routine: healthier versions of the meals she was already cooking, strategic supplements for her specific deficiencies, and mindset work that broke the cycle of self-blame and rumination. Jade's story proves that PMDD doesn't have to steal half your life, no matter how long you've been suffering. You don't have to choose between antidepressants that flatten you all month or a hysterectomy. You don't have to keep canceling plans, ending relationships during luteal, or living in fear of your own cycle. You don't have to spend another 20 years like this. With the right support, you can: Reclaim all 30 days instead of cramming life into two "good" weeks Stop the constant overthinking and rumination that steals your peace Show up for the relationships, events, and moments that matter Break free from the guilt and shame of canceled plans and mood swings Trust your body again and know how to support it through your cycle Jade went from 10–14 days of moderate to severe symptoms to just 1–2 days of mild to moderate symptoms—a 314-point reduction in symptom burden (from 575 to 261). Jade didn't just reduce her symptoms—she got her life back. And after 20 years of suffering, she did it in four months.   🎧 Listen to Jade's full episode to hear how she went from two decades of PMDD chaos to symptom-free cycles—and what she wishes she'd known sooner.  _________________________________  ❤️ If this podcast has ever made you feel seen, less alone, or more hopeful in your healing—please take a moment to subscribe, rate, and review PMDD Pep Talk. Your words don’t just help us grow—they help someone in the depths of their cycle find this support when they need it most. Every subscribe click, rate, and review helps us reach more people who are still suffering in silence.  _________________________________ Watch the episode on Youtube https://youtu.be/0Ar1W71La5s _________________________________ You can find Jes: Instagram: @hermoodmentor Youtube: @hermoodmentor Website: https://hermoodmentor.com/ _________________________________   Looking for support, resources, or want to work with us? 👇🏻 https://hermoodmentor.com  

 Advocating for Yourself: How to Confidently Navigate Doctor Visits with PMDD In this solo episode of PMDD Pep Talk, Jes Fleming—Board-Certified Nutritional Therapist and PMDD Coach—shares how to confidently advocate for yourself in medical settings when seeking help for PMDD (Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder) or PMS-related mood symptoms. You’ll learn what to bring to your appointment, how to talk to your provider, and how to protect yourself from medical gaslighting so you can finally feel heard, validated, and supported. Whether you’re early in your PMDD journey or trying to find a doctor who takes you seriously, this episode gives you the tools and mindset to walk into your next appointment feeling prepared and empowered.   What You’ll Learn in This Episode • Why it takes women an average of 20 years to get an accurate PMDD diagnosis—and how to shorten that timeline• How to collect and present your PMDD symptom data for better medical support• The essential questions to ask your doctor or healthcare provider• A simple advocacy phrase that can shift power dynamics in your favor• How to recognize red flags and when to walk away from dismissive providers• Post-appointment steps that keep your healing on track   Key Quotes > “You are the steward of your health—and you’ll always be the best steward of your health.”> “If a provider refuses testing or treatment, ask them to document in your chart that you requested it and it was denied.”> “Treat your appointment like an interview—you’re hiring them as much as they’re treating you.”   Resources Mentioned • Free Symptom Mapping Kit– Track your cyclical symptoms and patterns for your provider• PMDD Diagnostic Criteria (DSM-5) – Print and bring to your appointment• IAPMD (International Association for Premenstrual Disorders) – Educational handouts on PMDD• Episode 11 – The “I’ve Tried Everything for PMDD” Mindset• Episode 21 – Shocking PMDD Statistics No One Talks About (Plus My Dad’s Reaction)• Her Mood Mentor One-to-One Comprehensive Program – Functional lab testing, nutritional therapy, and personalized support   Research Articles Cited: Chan K, Rubtsova AA, Clark CJ. Exploring diagnosis and treatment of premenstrual dysphoric disorder in the U.S. healthcare system: a qualitative investigation. BMC Womens Health. 2023 May 17;23(1):272. doi: 10.1186/s12905-023-02334-y. PMID: 37198676; PMCID: PMC10193729. Osborn E, Wittkowski A, Brooks J, Briggs PE, O'Brien PMS. Women's experiences of receiving a diagnosis of premenstrual dysphoric disorder: a qualitative investigation. BMC Womens Health. 2020 Oct 28;20(1):242. doi: 10.1186/s12905-020-01100-8. PMID: 33115437; PMCID: PMC7594422.   PMDD, Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder, PMS, menstrual health, hormone imbalance, women’s health, PMDD podcast, PMDD diagnosis, PMDD treatment, patient advocacy, medical gaslighting, holistic health, Her Mood Mentor, Jess Fleming, PMDD coach, mental health for women, cycle awareness, hormone health, PMS mood symptoms   Looking for support, resources, or want to work with us? 👇🏻 https://hermoodmentor.com    

The Hidden Gift Behind Your PMDD Mom Rage with Amanda Curry PT, DPT What if your mom rage isn't something to fix, but something to understand? In this powerful conversation with trauma-informed physical therapist and somatic coach Amanda Curry PT, DPT, we explore the hidden gifts beneath anger and rage, why "calming down" isn't always the answer, and how your anger center is directly connected to your personal power. This episode will shift how you think about your emotions and open up possibilities you never imagined. Meet Amanda: Amanda Curry is a trauma-informed Doctor of Physical Therapy, Certified Oncology Specialist, Training Camp for the Soul™ Master Facilitator, Breathwork Facilitator, Inner child and Reparenting Coach  Amanda has a fierce commitment to supporting those who struggle with feeling they are “ too much” and are tired of living in shame and denial of their true essence.   What You'll Learn in This Episode: • Why your anger is actually a communication system and boundary violation alert - not a character flaw • The three-part "triune" approach to somatic work that addresses your physical, emotional, and spiritual body • How to start building safety with your emotions through simple noticing and witnessing practices • Why your anger center is directly connected to your personal power and autonomy • The difference between regulating emotions and trying to control them • How societal conditioning keeps women disconnected from their natural emotional range   Key Quotes from This Episode: "Your anger center is directly related to your power center. On the other side or through the expression of your anger, you actually drop the mask or the pattern or the belief, and what you get to access is your personal power and autonomy." "The goal is for you to be more present and not perfect. If you can be equipped with tools to go from a 10 to a six or an eight to a four, that is doing something." "Healing PMDD isn't just about managing symptoms, it's about transforming your life. This challenge, as brutal as it can be, is an invitation to know yourself more deeply and live a more joyful purpose filled life."   Episode Highlights: [00:02:20] - Meet Amanda Curry: From traditional physical therapy to somatic healing [00:06:02] - The unraveling that led to discovering mom rage and new forms of healing [00:13:17] - Breaking down what somatic work really means: the three-part soma approach [00:21:32] - Amanda's personal experience with mom rage and the "new elevation of fire" [00:28:16] - Why we don't feel safe with anger and the cultural conditioning behind it [00:36:30] - The connection between mom/dad relationships and how we process emotions [00:45:18] - Understanding anger as data: boundary violations and unmet needs [00:50:27] - Practical first steps: How to start noticing sensations in your body [00:54:32] - When to move energy vs. when to just be with it [01:02:58] - The fear of what's on the other side of letting go of anger patterns     Help us spread PMDD Awareness and Hope: Rate & Review This Podcast PMDD awareness saves lives. Your 30-second review could be the reason another woman finally finds this podcast and discovers she's not alone, she's not "crazy," and there is hope. The woman who finds us because of your review might be in her darkest moment, searching for answers just like you once did. Please take a moment to rate PMDD Pep Talk and share how this podcast has helped you. Every review spreads awareness. Every bit of awareness has the power to save lives. _________________________________ Watch the episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/iVII6DbiTns _________________________________ You can find Jes: Instagram: @hermoodmentor Youtube: @hermoodmentor Website: https://hermoodmentor.com/ _________________________________ You can find Amanda: Instagram: @thesomaticdpt Amanda's Resources: https://linktr.ee/thesomaticdpt _________________________________ Looking for support, resources, or want to work with us? 👇🏻 https://hermoodmentor.com    

When Carly first reached out, she was facing relentless PMDD symptoms that were disrupting her daily life, marriage, and mental health. She had been battling these symptoms since the age of 16—18 years of monthly chaos that consumed most of her cycle.   For nearly two decades, Carly was spending 21 days each month dealing with overwhelming emotional and physical symptoms that stole her energy, peace, and joy.   Her Initial Challenges: • Crushing depression • Hopelessness and anxiety • Intense rage • Restless legs and insomnia • Severe bloating and hormonal acne • Suicidal ideation • Poor sleep and extreme emotional dysregulation   Over just a few months in our PMDD Program, Carly's symptom burden decreased by 223 points, from 444 to 221. She didn’t just survive her luteal phase—she reclaimed her life, her confidence, and her calm.    Here's What Carly Says Now: 👉 “I’m not filled with rage in luteal.” 👉 “I didn’t have any suicidal ideation.” 👉 “I feel better than I ever did on antidepressants.” 👉 “Our house has a happier energy.” 👉 “I cannot believe I’m having symptom-free cycles without medication.”    Carly went from 21 days of moderate-severe symptoms each cycle to zero severe symptoms recorded in her fourth symptom map—a complete transformation without medication.    Carly’s story demonstrates that PMDD doesn't have to rule your life. Through an individualized, root-cause approach, she found lasting relief and emotional freedom. Her transformation proves that with proper support, you can:  • Avoid relying solely on SSRIs or birth control • Improve naturally and sustainably • Regain your emotional balance and joy • Experience consistent symptom-free cycles • Take back control over your body, mind, and life   ❤️ If this podcast has ever made you feel seen, less alone, or more hopeful in your healing—please take a moment to subscribe, rate, and review PMDD Pep Talk. Your words don’t just help us grow—they help someone in the depths of their cycle find this support when they need it most. Every subscribe click, rate, and review helps us reach more people who are still suffering in silence.  _________________________________ Watch the episode on Youtube https://youtu.be/xg8gaYEm9Sg _________________________________ You can find Jes: Instagram: @hermoodmentor Youtube: @hermoodmentor Website: https://hermoodmentor.com/ _________________________________ Looking for support, resources, or want to work with us? 👇🏻 https://hermoodmentor.com  

 Navigating PMDD, Self-Compassion, and Identity with Nicole In this episode of PMDD Pep Talk, Jes sits down with Nicole from Dope Kitchen to explore the emotional and psychological challenges of living with PMDD. Through a raw and heartfelt discussion, they uncover the complexities of self-compassion, identity shifts, and the impact of PMDD on personal growth. Nicole opens up about her journey—from grappling with feelings of self-doubt and frustration to finding a path toward self-acceptance and healing. Together, they discuss the power of self-awareness, strategies for managing PMDD’s emotional rollercoaster, and how embracing one’s experience can lead to profound transformation. Episode Highlights:✨ How PMDD shapes self-perception and identity ✨ The role of self-compassion in healing and resilience ✨ Coping strategies for navigating emotional highs and lows ✨ The impact of PMDD on relationships and personal goals ✨ Practical tips for advocating for yourself and finding support This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking validation, community, and practical insights into living with PMDD. Tune in for an honest, empowering conversation that reminds you—you are not alone.   ❤️ If this podcast has ever made you feel seen, less alone, or more hopeful in your healing—please take a moment to subscribe, rate, and review PMDD Pep Talk. Your words don’t just help us grow—they help someone in the depths of their cycle find this support when they need it most. Every subscribe click, rate, and review helps us reach more people who are still suffering in silence.  _________________________________ Watch the conversation on Youtube: https://youtu.be/sdqHKfHlCHA _________________________________ Find Nicole: Instagram: @dope_kitchen Youtube: @DopeKitchen _________________________________ You can find Jes: Instagram: @hermoodmentor Youtube: @hermoodmentor Website: https://hermoodmentor.com/ _________________________________ Looking for support, resources, or want to work with us? 👇🏻 https://hermoodmentor.com