PMDD Pep Talk

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Hope, humor, and healing for your PMDD journey: Transform your experience and reclaim your life as you learn to HEAL instead of DEAL with hormonal mood symptoms.

  1. 5 FEB

    31. The PMDD Warrior Trap & What Actually Works

    The PMDD Warrior Trap – What Actually Works The language we use to describe our PMDD experience matters more than you think. In this episode, Jes challenges the popular "PMDD warrior" mentality and reveals why positioning yourself at war with your body might be the very thing hindering your healing. She offers a compassionate reframe that transforms how you relate to your symptoms and ultimately supports true healing.   What You'll Learn in This Episode:  Why the warrior mentality keeps you stuck – Fighting your body creates chronic nervous system activation, preventing the safety your body needs to heal and making you miss important signals your symptoms are trying to communicate  The hidden cost of battle language – How war metaphors create internal fragmentation, automatic negative thoughts like "my body is betraying me," and perpetuate a victim mindset that blocks integration and wholeness  What your symptoms are really trying to tell you – Your body isn't the enemy; it's communicating unmet needs, unprocessed emotions, and unsustainable patterns through your symptoms  The powerful shift from warrior to witness – Moving from fighting to curiosity, from control to collaboration, and treating your body like a scared, suffering child rather than an adversary  Practical reframes that support actual healing – Creating safety over strength, asking "what does my body need?" instead of "how do I fix this?", and directing your warrior energy outward at systems, not inward at your body  How to integrate rather than separate – Understanding that PMDD isn't something you have, it's something you're experiencing in response to multiple factors, and healing requires working with your cyclical nature, not against it   Resources Mentioned: ACOG statement on menstrual cycle as vital sign (2015) https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26595586/ AAP statement on menstrual cycle as vital sign (2016) https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/118/5/2245/69874/Menstruation-in-Girls-and-Adolescents-Using-the?autologincheck=redirected# Episode 9: What Healing PMDD Actually Looks Like (link this previous episode)   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/vxIjPxkEglw  _________________________________ You can find Jes: Instagram: @hermoodmentor Youtube: @hermoodmentor Website: 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. Ready to learn how to reduce and manage your PMDD symptoms? ✦︎  Join us in the PMDD Rehab Course.  ✦︎  Work with us  Schedule your Intro Session with our onboarding team and lets run your symptom assessment!

    35 min

  2. 29 JAN

    30. Emma's PMDD Story and Symptom Transformation

    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 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 Ready to change your PMDD story?  Schedule your intro session and let's run your symptom assessment: https://courses.hermoodmentor.com/offers/Amd9gW98

    36 min

  3. 22 JAN

    29. The #1 Mistake Keeping You Stuck in PMDD

    The #1 Mistake Keeping You Stuck in PMDD If you're only working on your PMDD when symptoms hit, you're stuck in damage control mode—and it's keeping you from real healing. In this episode, Jess breaks down the PMDD damage control cycle that traps so many women and reveals why the best time to address your hormonal mood symptoms is actually when you feel good. Discover how to shift from reactive management to proactive healing with a whole-cycle approach that actually creates lasting change. _________________________________ What You'll Learn in This Episode: • The PMDD damage control cycle and why it keeps you feeling like you're always playing catch-up in life • Why waiting until you're symptomatic to address PMDD is the #1 mistake keeping you stuck (and what to do instead) • The difference between PMDD whiplash, PMDD amnesia, and PMDD denial—and how they work together to sabotage your healing • Why you can't build a foundational system while you're peak symptomatic (and when you actually can) • The critical distinction between reduction strategies and management techniques—and when to use each one • How the damage control cycle perpetuates shame, guilt, and negative beliefs about yourself month after month • Why most women are losing six months of their year to PMDD symptoms and how a whole-cycle approach changes everything • The neurochemical and nervous system shifts behind PMDD whiplash that make you feel like two different people   _________________________________ Links + Resources Mentioned: Instagram Posts PMDD Whiplash The PMDD Cycle PMDD Amnesia PMDD Denial Podcast Episodes Episode 2: Four Differences Between PMS and PMDD Episode 5: The Secret to Healing PMDD Episode 9: What Healing PMDD Actually Looks Like Blog Articles Differences Between PMS and PMDD PMDD vs. Bipolar Misdiagnosis Free Resource Symptom Mapping Kit   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/mthJG4wQyHQ _________________________________ You can find Jes: Instagram: @hermoodmentor Youtube: @hermoodmentor Website: 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 Ready to learn how to reduce and manage your PMDD symptoms? ✦︎  Join us in the PMDD Rehab Course. https://hermoodmentor.com/pmdd-rehab-course  ✦︎  Work with us . Schedule your Intro Session with our onboarding team and lets run your symptom assessment! https://courses.hermoodmentor.com/offers/Amd9gW98

    46 min

  4. 15 JAN

    28. 13 Free Ways To Support PMDD Symptoms

    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 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. Ready to learn how to reduce and manage your PMDD symptoms? ✦︎  Join us in the PMDD Rehab Course.  ✦︎  Work with us  Schedule your Intro Session with our onboarding team and lets run your symptom assessment!

    1h 6m

  5. 11/12/2025

    27. Alaina's PMDD Story and Symptom Transformation

    When Alaina first reached out, she was drowning in a cycle of worsening PMDD symptoms while juggling work stress and ADHD. What started as occasional "waves of burnout" had escalated into a predictable pattern of debilitating symptoms affecting her for more than half of each cycle.    Her Initial Challenges: ❤️‍🩹 Severe fatigue and brain fog ❤️‍🩹 Overwhelming anxiety and overstimulation ❤️‍🩹 Difficulty concentrating at work ❤️‍🩹 Digestive issues and bloating ❤️‍🩹 Painful cramps and headaches ❤️‍🩹 Emerging depressive episodes with tearfulness   "I was noticing that it's not just a few days or a week. This was something where I feel like this is affecting me more than it's not," Alaina shared. "I was watching things get worse, but I was having such a hard time getting traction on my own." Over four transformative months in our PMDD Rehab & Nutritional Therapy Program, Alaina didn't just manage her symptoms – she reclaimed weeks of her life and discovered new levels of clarity and confidence.   Here's What Alaina Says Now: 👉 "I haven't had any totally sad days." 👉 "I'm thinking more clearly." 👉 "My baseline anxiety has definitely improved." 👉 "I'm able to sit with challenging feelings and recruit the skills and tools that I have." 👉 "I'm feeling like I'm able to take action more readily."   Alaina's story shows that even when PMDD symptoms are escalating and previous treatments have plateaued, transformation is possible. Through targeted nutritional therapy and structured support, she found relief and developed sustainable strategies for long-term management.   Her symptom transformation demonstrates that with proper support, you can: • Break free from the cycle of worsening symptoms • Develop clarity and confidence during challenging phases • Reduce baseline anxiety and emotional overwhelm • Improve sleep quality and energy levels • Learn to manage symptoms proactively rather than reactively • Regain control over your monthly cycle   ❤️ 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/5gxJjW0eO3E _________________________________ You can find Jes: Instagram: @hermoodmentor Youtube: @hermoodmentor Website: 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 Ready to change your PMDD story?  Schedule your intro session and let's run your symptom assessment: https://courses.hermoodmentor.com/offers/Amd9gW98"

    45 min

  6. 20/11/2025

    26. Jade's PMDD Story and Symptom Transformation

    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 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. ✦︎ Work with us - Schedule a session with our client onboarding team. We will run your symptom assessment to uncover drivers behind your bad moods and chat options for next steps.

    55 min

  7. 13/11/2025

    25. Healing Through Subtraction for PMDD

    Healing PMDD Through Subtraction for PMDD What if managing your PMDD symptoms isn't about adding more to your plate—but about removing what's making things worse? In this eye-opening episode, Jes introduces the powerful concept of "healing through subtraction" and reveals how strategically removing certain foods, habits, relationships, and environmental factors can dramatically improve your PMDD symptoms. If you've felt stuck despite trying everything, this fresh perspective on healing might be exactly what you need to finally see real progress. _________________________________ What You'll Learn in This Episode: • Why healing through subtraction is often more powerful than constantly adding new treatments and how this overlooked approach can break through healing plateaus • The specific dietary subtractions that support hormone balance including alcohol, caffeine, refined carbohydrates, artificial sweeteners, and inflammatory oils—and exactly why each one impacts your PMDD symptoms • How toxic relationships, obligation clutter, and people-pleasing drain your capacity to manage symptoms and practical ways to create boundaries during your luteal phase • Environmental and digital factors that overstimulate your nervous system from doom scrolling and news consumption to physical clutter and constant background noise • A simple framework for deciding what to subtract first by identifying what's actively harming you versus what's just draining your energy • Why symptom mapping is essential when making subtractions so you can actually see what's working instead of telling yourself "nothing helps" _________________________________ Key Quotes from This Episode: "Healing through subtraction is not about perfection or deprivation. It's about reclaiming your energy, reclaiming your moods, reclaiming your hormone balance, reclaiming your sense of self." "PMDD isn't just about what you add. Sometimes the most powerful medicine is removing what doesn't serve you. Your body has incredible capacity to rebalance when given the chance, and subtraction creates space for true healing." "We're always thinking about what do I need to do? What do I need to add? What needs to change? It's always in the lens of adding more, doing more things, and sometimes that's needed. But healing through subtraction is not discussed enough." _________________________________ Episode Highlights: [03:05] - Introduction to healing through subtraction and why this approach is rarely discussed in PMDD treatment [06:56] - Dietary subtractions: How alcohol disrupts estrogen metabolism and liver detoxification [08:59] - Why caffeine increases cortisol and disrupts the HPA axis (and how to transition to water-processed decaf) [11:22] - The impact of highly processed foods on inflammation, gut health, and the estrobolome [14:43] - Relational and social subtractions: Evaluating toxic relationships and work demands that worsen symptoms [18:32] - Mental and environmental load: Addressing physical clutter, digital chaos, and obligation overload [21:03] - The controversial but life-changing decision to subtract news media consumption [25:05] - Lifestyle subtractions: Over-exercise, sleep disruptors, and the people-pleasing trap [27:59] - Framework for prioritizing subtractions: What's actively harming you vs. what's draining your energy _________________________________ Resources Mentioned: • Her Mood Mentor Symptom Mapping Kit - Track your symptoms as you make subtractions to see what's actually working: • Episode 11: The "I've Tried Everything for PMDD" Mindset - Reframing the damaging belief that nothing helps • Episode 6: Rest vs. Distraction - Understanding the difference between true rest and doom scrolling • Her Mood Mentor One-to-One Program - Where values work begins after symptom mapping to align your life with what matters most _________________________________ Ready to start healing through subtraction? Begin by choosing just one area from this episode—whether it's swapping to water-processed decaf, reducing screen time before bed, or setting boundaries with draining relationships. Map your symptoms for 2-3 cycles to see the impact, and share your subtraction journey with Jes via DM. Remember: sometimes the most powerful healing happens when you remove what doesn't serve you. _________________________________ 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 _________________________________ You can find Jes: Instagram: @hermoodmentor Youtube: @hermoodmentor Website: https://hermoodmentor.com/   Website: 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. Ready to learn how to reduce and manage your PMDD symptoms? ✦︎  Join us in the PMDD Rehab Course. ✦︎  Work with us Schedule your Intro Session with our onboarding team and lets run your symptom assessment!

    31 min

  8. 06/11/2025

    24. Advocating for yourself in a physicians office

    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

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Hope, humor, and healing for your PMDD journey: Transform your experience and reclaim your life as you learn to HEAL instead of DEAL with hormonal mood symptoms.

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    Her Mood Mentor
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    32
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