In this episode of the PMDD Pep Talk with Jes, we challenge the language used around PMDD and its impact on your experience. Jes delves deep into how words can shape your mental and physical response to PMDD symptoms, and why reframing "hell week" could make a significant difference in your journey. If you’ve felt trapped by your cycle, this episode might just be the key to unlocking a new perspective and sense of agency.

What You'll Learn in This Episode:

• How language can influence your PMDD experience and perception.
• The difference between identity-first and person-first language, and why it matters.
• The powerful framework Her Mood Mentor uses to approach PMDD beyond symptom management.
• An introduction to metacognition and why thinking about your thinking is a crucial tool.
• The role of interoception and how it connects with PMDD and trauma.
• Simple, actionable language shifts to foster agency and promote healing.

Key Quotes from This Episode:

"Are you describing your current experience, or are you making a permanent declaration about your identity and your future?"

"Your thoughts create your beliefs, and your beliefs create your behavior, and your behavior creates your life."

"Changing your language really does not mean minimizing what you're going through."

Resources Mentioned:

See links below for all HMM resources.

HMM Resources + Services

https://courses.hermoodmentor.com/pmdd-resources

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Listen to the PMDD Pep Talk Podcast

https://courses.hermoodmentor.com/podcasts/pmdd-pep-talk-2

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You can find Jes:

Instagram: @hermoodmentor https://www.instagram.com/hermoodmentor/

Youtube: @hermoodmentor https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCScMMMsmLZDfzjZEQ-1l9lA

Website: https://hermoodmentor.com/

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