PMDD Pep Talk

When Jo joined us on the podcast, she shared her journey with PMDD, a condition she had been living with since age 13 but couldn't name for most of that time. For over two decades she was dealing with debilitating hormonal mood symptoms that were affecting her relationships, her memory, her sense of self, and nearly every area of her daily life. What You'll Learn in This Episode: How Jo spent more than 20 years with PMDD before she had a name for what was happening.The intense irritability and rejection sensitivity that strained her relationships with family and partners.Why brain fog, memory loss, and a persistent mental block became some of her hardest symptoms to live with.What a full week of recovery after every PMDD episode actually cost her.How years of doctors, SSRIs, and a copper IUD left her feeling worse instead of better.The moment on Instagram when PMDD came up and everything finally made sense.Why she calls her HTMA the most productive test she has done so far.How mineral correction, dietary shifts, and personalized support changed her memory, her mornings, and her relationships. Key Quotes from This Episode: "My memory has gotten so much better. That's been a big thing." "I'm a lot happier now than I have been most of my life." "I can find support for myself and I don't have to worry or feel ashamed of myself." "I don't take things as personal, I feel more connected, not so distant." "This is the happiest I've ever been." The Bigger Picture: Jo's story shows that 20+ years of suffering doesn't have to be the whole story. Through root cause testing, mineral rebalancing, nutritional shifts, and a community that finally understood what she was going through, Jo found a version of herself she had never fully met before, and she's still becoming her. What This Means For You: Jo's transformation shows that PMDD doesn't have to run your life, your relationships, or your sense of self. With the right approach and support, you can: Finally understand what's actually driving your symptomsReclaim your memory, focus, and emotional steadinessShow up differently at home, at work, and in your relationshipsBreak free from the shame spiral that keeps so many of us stuckExperience a version of yourself that feels secure, connected, and genuinely happy ♥ 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. Resources Mentioned: See links below for all HMM resources. HMM Resources + Services https://courses.hermoodmentor.com/pmdd-resources _________________________________ Listen to the PMDD Pep Talk Podcast https://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-1l9lA 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 ✦︎ Work with us. Schedule your Intro Session with our onboarding team and let's run your symptom assessment! https://courses.hermoodmentor.com/offers/Amd9gW98

In this episode of PMDD Pep Talk, Jes introduces the concept of "state changing," a powerful, yet simple approach to managing PMDD-related rage and overwhelm. Drawing from personal experiences and insights, Jes shares practical tools that can help shift your body's response during heightened emotional states. Discover how you can navigate these challenges with proactive strategies that go beyond traditional calming techniques. What You'll Learn in This Episode: The importance of state changing for PMDD management.Why calming down or meditation may not work during high escalation states.Simple, effective state change strategies you can use anywhere, anytime.The role of physical activity in managing stress hormones and emotions.How changing your environment can powerfully affect your mental state.The benefits of small acts of kindness during emotional spirals.How somatic techniques like humming can help reset your nervous system.The difference between state changing and avoiding feelings. Key Quotes from This Episode: "When your alarm is loud, you are moving out of a conscious ability to be in a thinking state." "A state change is when you deliberately do something that shifts your physical state or your surroundings so that your emotional state has something to follow." "You change your kid state, you change your animal state. You are allowed to change your own state." "The spiral was anchored to the place that you were physically in." Resources Mentioned: - Episode 46 - Escalation Patterns with PMDD - Episode 33 - Nervous System Regulation - Episode 40 - Building Your PMDD Emergency Kit HMM Resources + Services https://courses.hermoodmentor.com/pmdd-resources _________________________________ Listen to the PMDD Pep Talk Podcast https://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-1l9lA 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 ✦︎ Work with us. Schedule your Intro Session with our onboarding team and let's run your symptom assessment! https://courses.hermoodmentor.com/offers/Amd9gW98

When Allie joined us on the podcast, she shared how PMDD hijacked her life for nearly two years, starting after a concussion that triggered symptoms so severe and relentless she was suffering for 25 days out of every cycle. What You'll Learn in This Episode: How a concussion became the trigger point for nearly two years of severe PMDD symptoms.What it looks like to be symptomatic for 25 days out of every cycle.The severe depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and intrusive thoughts Allie lived with.Why paranoia, brain fog, and disorientation left her feeling completely outside her own body.How sleep paralysis, nightmares, headaches, tinnitus, and worsening Crohn's symptoms stacked on top of each other.What countless ER visits and scans did and didn't tell her.Why temporary relief through birth control still wasn't her long term answer.How symptom mapping, nutrition, supplementation, nervous system regulation, and cycle phase education reduced her moderate to severe symptoms by roughly 8 days per cycle. Key Quotes from This Episode: "Living felt like a fight every single day, just to get up in the morning, take a shower, go to work. That was pulling teeth." "The doom and irritability is at an all-time low. And no cramps, which I loved." "It is possible to work through this. It's possible to feel better. It takes a lot, but the natural approach is every penny worth it." "You're not alone. Stay in that fight. There is light at the end of the tunnel." The Bigger Picture: Allie's story shows that PMDD, even when it spans nearly your entire cycle and every doctor has sent you home with no answers, can be understood, reduced, and managed with the right root cause approach. What This Means For You: Allie's transformation shows PMDD doesn't have to be your whole story. With the right support, you can: Reclaim days, even weeks, of your month from severe symptomsUnderstand your cycle phases and stop being blindsided by your own bodyBuild nervous system tools that work before symptoms escalateAddress root causes like gut health and nutrient depletion keeping you stuckFinally have the energy and capacity to pursue the life you want ♥ 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. Resources Mentioned: See links below for all HMM resources. HMM Resources + Services https://courses.hermoodmentor.com/pmdd-resources _________________________________ Listen to the PMDD Pep Talk Podcast https://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-1l9lA 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 ✦︎ Work with us. Schedule your Intro Session with our onboarding team and let's run your symptom assessment! https://courses.hermoodmentor.com/offers/Amd9gW98

In this episode of the PMDD Pep Talk Podcast, Jes dives into why meditation may not be your friend during a PMDD meltdown. Through her personal experience and professional expertise, Jes reveals the importance of understanding your PMDD symptom escalation scale and matching the right tools to your current state. By tuning into this conversation, you'll equip yourself with practical strategies for navigating PMDD more effectively. What You'll Learn in This Episode: Discover the 4 zones of PMDD symptom escalation from regulated to crisis.Understand why certain tools, like meditation, may be ineffective or even detrimental during high-intensity moments.Explore the trigger loop, including anchors, triggers, feelings, thoughts, behaviors, and their impact on your cycle.Learn the critical difference between managing symptoms and transforming your life with PMDD.Get practical advice on building a personalized escalation scale menu for accessible, real-time support.Why co-regulation is essential in the crisis zone and how to have a plan in place before reaching this state. Key Quotes from This Episode: "PMDD might feel like your whole story, but it's just a chapter, and you get to write what comes next.""Meditation at an 80 is like pouring water on a grease fire. It doesn't put it out, it makes it spread.""The tools have to match your state, or they backfire.""Awareness is everything, and then the action you take on the awareness is what actually changes things.""Your PMDD support needs to meet your stage of escalation." Resources Mentioned: See links below for all HMM resources. HMM Resources + Services https://courses.hermoodmentor.com/pmdd-resources _________________________________ Listen to the PMDD Pep Talk Podcast https://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-1l9lA 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 ✦︎ Work with us. Schedule your Intro Session with our onboarding team and let's run your symptom assessment! https://courses.hermoodmentor.com/offers/Amd9gW98

In this episode of PMDD Pep Talk, Jes dives into the important topic of explaining PMDD to those who may not get it. If you've ever struggled to put into words what you're experiencing or felt dismissed by those around you, this episode is for you. Learn practical ways to communicate your PMDD experience and ensure your suffering is seen and understood. What You'll Learn in This Episode: The neurobiological roots of PMDD and why it's often misunderstoodTen creative and impactful ways to explain PMDD to othersHow PMDD differs from PMS and why this distinction mattersThe cyclical nature of PMDD and its impact on your life and relationshipsPractical tips on how to use language that fits different audiences when discussing PMDD Key Quotes from This Episode: "PMDD might feel like your whole story, but it's just a chapter, and you get to write what comes next." "PMDD is not a hormone problem... it's a brain sensitivity condition." "Living with PMDD is like battling a monster that no one else can see." "PMDD is like getting gaslit by your own brain." Resources Mentioned: See links below for all HMM resources. HMM Resources + Services https://courses.hermoodmentor.com/pmdd-resources _________________________________ Listen to the PMDD Pep Talk Podcast https://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-1l9lA 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 ✦︎ Work with us. Schedule your Intro Session with our onboarding team and let's run your symptom assessment! https://courses.hermoodmentor.com/offers/Amd9gW98