126. Why Is PMS So Damn Hard

That week before your period hits and suddenly you don't recognize yourself — the rage, the zero patience, the feeling like you need to disappear from your own life. If you've ever looked in the mirror after a hard PMS week and thought "what is wrong with me," this episode is for you. Kate gets vulnerable about her own years of struggling with PMS rage during her kids' early years — and the shame spiral that followed — before sharing what actually changed once she understood her body wasn't malfunctioning, it was asking for something different. This is a real conversation about why this week is so hard, why it's not a personal failing, and why the system around us needs to catch up — not us. In this episode we explore: Why the week before your period isn't a glitch — it's your hormones doing exactly what they're supposed to do Why pushing through this week instead of protecting it adds fuel to the fire The shift that turned Kate's most dreaded week into her favorite week of her cycle Why men and partners need this education too — not as an afterthought, but as real understanding 3 places to start if PMS week feels unbearable for you right now Resources: Free ebook: Maybe It's Not You: The Truth on PMS Join the Living In FLOW Course Want more support navigating your cycle? Head to sheerevival.com for free resources, programs, and 1:1 support. About Kate Kate Nguy is the founder of Shee Revival and a Certified Hormone Health Practitioner and Cycle-Syncing Strategist who helps busy women in their 30s and 40s balance their hormones and reclaim their energy. Specializing in the hormonal ups and downs of midlife—from PMS and perimenopause to burnout and cortisol overload—Kate guides women to feel at home in their bodies and live in sync with their natural cycles. Through cycle syncing, hormone hacks, and nervous system regulation, Kate empowers women to rebalance their hormones, reconnect to their bodies, and revive the vibrant, grounded version of themselves underneath the overwhelm. Tune in now and join the movement toward better hormone health! Follow me @hormoneswithkate on Instagram for more insights, tips, and support!