PMDD Pep Talk

17. Breaking Your Cycle Summit PMDD Interview with Nicola Smith + Jes Fleming


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 Host of the Breaking Your Cycle summit, Nichola Smith, interviews Jes Fleming, a nutritional therapist and integrative menstrual health educator who transformed her 17-year struggle with undiagnosed PMDD into a mission to help other women. After being misdiagnosed as bipolar and reaching a crisis point in 2017, Jes discovered approaches that gave her a symptom-free period within just 3 months. She now runs Her Mood Mentor Virtual Premenstrual Clinic, helping women reclaim their lives from severe premenstrual symptoms.

Episode Highlights:
What is PMDD?
  • Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder - much more severe than regular PMS
  • Occurs during luteal phase (up to 14-16 days before period)
  • Includes rage, depression, anxiety, brain fog, severe physical symptoms
  • Affects daily functioning and relationships
  • Root Causes
    • Genetic factors (30-80% heritability)
    • Sensitivity to hormone fluctuations (especially progesterone metabolite)
    • HPA axis dysregulation and trauma connections
    • Links to neurodivergence (ADHD)
    • Natural Solutions
      • Nutrition: 75+ grams protein daily, blood sugar regulation, mineral support
      • Gut Health: 90% of serotonin made in gut; proper digestion essential for hormone detox
      • Sleep & Light: Blue light management, circadian rhythm optimization
      • Nervous System: Blood sugar stability as foundation before other interventions
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        Practical Action

        Symptom Mapping: Track symptoms visually for 2-3 months to identify patterns, aid diagnosis, and target specific issues

         
        Takeaway 

        Recovery is possible when addressing root causes rather than just managing symptoms.

         

        ❤️ 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 episode on Youtube:

         https://youtu.be/y9BSynR6ZjY

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        You can find Jes:

        Instagram: @hermoodmentor

        Youtube: @hermoodmentor

        Website: https://hermoodmentor.com/

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        Looking for more support?

        ✦︎ Schedule an Intro Session with Jes and lets run your symptom assessment! 

        ✦︎  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

        Ready to learn how to reduce and manage your PMDD symptoms?

        ✦︎  Join us in the PMDD Rehab Course.

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