PMDD Pep Talk

14. Maia's PMDD Story and Symptom Transformation


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From Desperation to Hope - Maia's PMDD Healing Journey

In this episode, Jes interviews Maia, who battled devastating premenstrual symptoms that consumed her life for over 20 years. For two decades, Maia struggled with severe psychological and physical symptoms that impacted her entire existence, affecting her relationships, career, and sense of self.

Her Symptoms Included:

  • Severe anxiety lasting 7-10 days
  • Intense irritability and sensitivity
  • Persistent suicidal thoughts
  • Extreme self-criticism
  • Debilitating breast tenderness
  • Chronic fatigue
  • Irregular menstrual cycles (40-55 days)
  • Despite trying various treatments including birth control and holistic approaches, Maia found no relief—until she discovered an integrative approach to managing her PMDD.

    Remarkable Transformation:

    • Started working with Jes in September 2023
    • Initial state: Severe symptoms across psychological and physical domains
    • Results after just 3 months:
      • Reduced symptomatic days from 10+ to 5
      • Normalized cycle length from 40-55 days down to 33/34 days
      • No severe symptoms in final tracked cycle
      • Significant reduction in symptom intensity
      • Improved self-understanding and body connection
      • Regained hope and life purpose
      • Maia's Breakthrough Quotes:

        • "I'm not going to gaslight myself about this anymore"
        • "Small actions taken imperfectly create big changes"
        • "This feels like the beginning of something incredible"
        • "I felt so disconnected from my cycle my whole life"
        • "There are possibilities in the air now"
        • From feeling fundamentally broken to discovering cycle wisdom, Maia's story is a beacon of hope for anyone struggling with PMDD. Her journey proves that with the right support, education, and personalized intervention, transformative healing is possible.

          Key Message: PMDD is just a chapter in your story—not the entire book.

          Maia's Message: Trust yourself. You are more capable than you believe, and healing is possible, even after decades of suffering.

           

          ❤️ 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

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          Watch the conversation on Youtube:

          https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LD4wMPN0hVE

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          You can find Jes:

          Instagram: @hermoodmentor

          Youtube: @hermoodmentor

          Website: https://hermoodmentor.com/

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