Monthly Monster or Miracle? What is PMS?

Gwendolyn Dolske and guest co-host Dr. Kate Madorin talk with Dr. Kate Valenton Azurin (Obstetrician/Gynecologist).   What is PMS, and what symptoms are actually normal? How does the menstrual cycle affect mood, energy, and mental health? And why do so many people feel confused or dismissed when trying to understand premenstrual symptoms? In this episode of Good Is In The Details, we explore Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) and the broader conversation around women's hormonal health, normalization, and medical understanding. While there is growing encouragement to "normalize your cycle," many people are left asking an essential question: what does normal even mean when it comes to menstruation? Joined by Dr. Catherine Madorin and a longtime family health expert, we discuss: What PMS is and how it is medically understood Common physical, emotional, and cognitive PMS symptoms Why PMS looks different from person to person The difference between typical cycle changes and when symptoms may signal a health concern How cultural silence and misinformation affect women's health care This conversation addresses why many women struggle to get clear answers about their bodies—and why experiences of PMS are often minimized, misunderstood, or framed as "just part of being a woman." Rather than offering simplistic advice, this episode emphasizes education, self-awareness, and informed advocacy. Understanding PMS is not about labeling women as unstable or overly emotional; it is about recognizing hormonal patterns, supporting mental and physical health, and improving communication between patients and healthcare providers. If you're searching for what PMS is, PMS symptoms explained, women's hormonal health, or understanding the menstrual cycle, this episode offers an accessible, thoughtful introduction grounded in medical insight and lived experience. 🎧 Good Is In The Details explores health, ethics, and human experience through conversation—helping listeners better understand themselves and the systems that shape their lives. Thank you https://www.thesoulsworkpodcast.com Support the Pod on https://www.patreon.com/GoodIsInTheDetails