Mindful Nutrition for PMDD with Mandy Rother, RD, LDN, FMNS

Join me on a transformative journey as we welcome the profoundly inspirational Mandy Rother, a functional dietitian with an abundance of personal and professional experience. Gifted with a unique perspective, Mandy brilliantly intertwines data, scientific evidence, mindfulness, and intuition to guide her holistic approach to Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) management. Our enlightening conversation delves into the significance of understanding cravings, luteal phase changes, and cycle syncing, while highlighting the connection between mindful and intuitive eating and PMDD.Navigating through Mandy's personal PMDD journey, we shed light on the battle of balancing the need for rest with the urgency to stay active. We explore the potency of micro moments and the extraordinary impact of minor alterations on our overall wellbeing. By tuning into our body's signals, we can foster a healthier relationship with food, thus creating physical stability that makes trusting our bodies simpler and more intuitive. This empowering conversation will underscore the importance of recognizing our needs before reaching a crisis point.Tackling the often tricky subject of food cravings and appetite changes during the menstrual cycle, we examine how these fluctuations can significantly relate to PMDD and often lead to feelings of shame and perfectionism. Unveiling the science behind emotional eating and PMDD, we discover the neural pathways developed when we use food as a coping mechanism for our emotions. This candid conversation will inspire you to take small steps towards noticing and addressing your needs, building trust in your body, and ultimately breaking the cycle of emotional eating. Join Mandy and me as we explore the often uncharted terrain of PMDD, offering fresh insights and practical advice to aid in managing your symptoms.Connect with Mandy (website / e-book / contact form)References:- Wild Power by Alexandra Pope and Sjanie Hugo Wurlitzer (book)- Premenstrual dysphoric disorder and eating disorders- Association of Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder and Eating Behaviors Among Nursing Students: A Cross-Sectional StudyConnect with me!DM me on Instagram @mindfulnessforpmddFREE Meditations for PMDD for You from Me! (Insight Timer)Thanks for listening! <3If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe.And if you know someone with PMDD, please share this podcast.And remember ... Stop. Take a breath. And observe. xoDiane