In this episode of Her Shift, host Anna Pearce-Roberts dives deep into the power of cyclical living—exploring the four stages of the menstrual cycle and how syncing your life to your natural rhythms can transform your PMDD journey, trauma healing, and overall women’s wellness.

Anna unpacks how understanding the menstrual, follicular, ovulation, and luteal phases can help women manage PMDD symptoms, reduce burnout, and create more self-acceptance. 

Drawing from her own lived experience with PMDD, trauma recovery, and high-functioning anxiety, Anna shares practical tips for honoring each stage, finding joy in cyclical living, and breaking free from shame and overwhelm.

You’ll hear real talk on self-care, emotional resilience, and the importance of community

join the Battlefield Red: The Hormone Wars, a space for fierce women ready to support each other through the messiest, most powerful parts of healing.

Ready to stop fighting your cycle and start thriving? Tune in for raw stories, actionable advice, and a reminder: your cycle is your superpower.

For more resources, exclusive support, and to join the Battlefield Red, visit www.hershift.com.

Resources & Links:

Battlefield Red Radio: The Hormone Wars

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✨ Unmasking PMDD: My Raw Year, Real Recovery & Why I Finally Asked for Help

In this unfiltered episode of the Her Shift Podcast, Anna ditches the script (and perfectionism) to share a raw, real-time reflection on living with PMDD. Recorded while putting on her makeup—no edits, no masks—Anna opens up about the past year, the lessons from 50 episodes, and the hidden ways she’s been masking her true experience with PMDD without even realising.

She gets real about:

• The emotional toll of masking PMDD symptoms and why authenticity matters in the healing journey
• Her recent visit to the GP, what it was like to finally ask for help, and the unexpected reaction to antidepressants
• The ongoing battle of managing PMDD in everyday life, especially as a solo business owner, mother, and survivor of trauma
• How thankful journaling has been her anchor, offering hope and stability even when everything else felt messy
• The importance of self-compassion, cyclical living, and letting go of the pressure to “perform” healing perfectly

Whether you’re newly diagnosed, deep in the struggle, or just looking for someone who gets it, this episode is a safe space for real talk about PMDD, mental health, and the courage it takes to ask for help.

Timestamps:

• 00:00 – Real talk, no script: why I recorded this episode getting ready
• 04:20 – The hidden cost of masking PMDD (and how I spotted it)
• 12:05 – Going to the GP: finally asking for help, and what happened next
• 19:40 – Antidepressant side effects & the messy middle of recovery
• 26:00 – Thankful journaling: my one constant through it all
• 30:00 – A new approach: embracing imperfection, grace, and real support

If you’re struggling with PMDD, you’re not alone. Join the Her Shift community for more resources, stories, and support: www.hershift.com

Resources & Links:

• Download your FREE PMDD Survival Kit—practical support and guidance for your toughest days.
• 👉 Get Your PMDD Survival Kit Here!

✨ Download your FREE PMDD Survival Kit—practical support and guidance for your toughest days.

👉 Get Your PMDD Survival Kit Here!

📌 Follow me on Instagram @theannapr & TikTok @theannapr for daily PMDD tips and women’s wellness content

📌 Join the Her Shift community for deep healing work and exclusive PMDD support [HERE]

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Free for listeners:

• Get my handpicked “Shift List” of 10 Life-Shifting Books—tools for transformation, healing, and thriving with PMDD.
• 👉 Download Your 10 Life-Shifting Books Here!
• Download your FREE PMDD Survival Kit—practical support and guidance for your toughest days.
• 👉 Get Your PMDD Survival Kit Here!

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Trigger Warning: This episode discusses suicidal thoughts, emotional isolation, and trauma.

Are you silently struggling with PMDD, trauma, or high-functioning anxiety—even while appearing “successful” on the outside? In this landmark 50th episode of the Her Shift Podcast, host Anna Pearce-Roberts joins forces with PMDD advocate and author Heather Hendrie for a raw, honest conversation about the realities women face when living with Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder.

What You’ll Learn:

• The Truth About PMDD & Trauma: Discover how PMDD symptoms often mask deeper, unresolved trauma, and why so many women minimize their pain because of toxic comparison culture.
• High-Functioning, But Still Hurting: Anna shares her own story of feeling suicidal and emotionally isolated at the peak of her career—shining a light on the hidden mental health struggles of high-achieving women.
• Emotional Gaslighting & Masking Pain: Learn why comparing trauma is a form of emotional gaslighting, and how societal pressure forces women to “keep it together” even when they’re falling apart inside.
• Expert Insights from Heather Hendrie: Heather reveals lessons from her upcoming PMDD book (now available for pre-order), bridging the gap between medical knowledge and the lived experience of hormonal sensitivity, rage, and radical honesty.

If you’ve ever felt alone in your struggle with PMDD, depression, or the pressure to appear “fine,” this episode offers validation, support, and practical resources. Anna and Heather break the silence around women’s mental health, trauma recovery, and the unique challenges faced by those living with hormonal mood disorders.

Highlights:

• Why trauma comparison keeps women stuck in shame and silence
• The hidden link between PMDD, suicidal thoughts, and emotional isolation
• How to recognize and honor your pain—no matter how “privileged” your life may seem
• Real-world strategies for coping with PMDD, high-functioning anxiety, and trauma
• Exclusive: Details on Heather Hendrie’s new PMDD book and how to pre-order

🔗 Pre-order Heather’s PMDD book

🎉 Celebrate 50 episodes with Anna on Instagram: @theannapr

Resources & Links:

• Download your FREE PMDD Survival Kit—practical support and guidance for your toughest days.
• 👉 Get Your PMDD Survival Kit Here!

✨ Download your FREE PMDD Survival Kit—practical support and guidance for your toughest days.

👉 Get Your PMDD Survival Kit Here!

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Trigger Warning: This episode discusses themes of death, regrets, and end-of-life reflection. Please listen with care if you’re feeling vulnerable.

Have you ever wondered what you’d do if you were given a second chance at life? In this raw and deeply personal episode, Anna explores the “Angel of Death Theory” and the powerful lessons we can learn from the regrets of the dying. Imagine waking up at 90, facing the end, and then being gifted 45 more years—how would you live differently?

Anna shares her own reflections on mortality, the fragility of life, and why so many of us spend our precious days worrying about “beige shit” that doesn’t matter. Drawing from her journey with PMDD, trauma, and healing, she challenges listeners to break free from fear and actually use the tools for growth and transformation—tools that most people are too scared to try.

This episode is a wake-up call to stop sleepwalking through life, to heal, to love, and to make every moment count. Anna’s honest storytelling and hard-won wisdom will inspire you to rethink your priorities and embrace your one wild and precious life.

If you’re ready to start living with intention, check out my free resources and join The Room for ongoing support and healing.

Resources & Links:

• Download your FREE PMDD Survival Kit—practical support and guidance for your toughest days.
• 👉 Get Your PMDD Survival Kit Here!

✨ Download your FREE PMDD Survival Kit—practical support and guidance for your toughest days.

👉 Get Your PMDD Survival Kit Here!

📌 Follow me on Instagram @theannapr & TikTok @theannapr for daily PMDD tips and women’s wellness content

📌 Join the Her Shift community for deep healing work and exclusive PMDD support [HERE]

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Free for listeners:

• Get my handpicked “Shift List” of 10 Life-Shifting Books—tools for transformation, healing, and thriving with PMDD.
• 👉 Download Your 10 Life-Shifting Books Here!
• Download your FREE PMDD Survival Kit—practical support and guidance for your toughest days.
• 👉 Get Your PMDD Survival Kit Here!

Bonus:

• Want to listen to these books? Grab your Free 30 day Audible Trial HERE and start your self-discovery journey.

If you’re searching for real talk on PMDD, women’s health, trauma healing, or just want to laugh at the chaos of life—hit subscribe. Let’s make powerful shifts together.

Remember: You are not broken. You’re healing — and you’re already doing the hard part by showing up. The years will pass anyway, so let’s spend them coming home to ourselves, together.

Book References:

• The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz
• A transformative guide to personal freedom and healing, based on ancient Toltec wisdom.
• The Top Five Regrets of the Dying by Bronnie Ware
• A powerful collection of lessons learned from those at the end of life, inspiring us to live with intention and authenticity.

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Struggling to feel confident after trauma or PMDD? In this empowering episode of the Her Shift Podcast, host Anna gets real about what true confidence looks like for women navigating healing, cyclical living, and self-discovery. Anna shares her personal journey with PMDD and trauma recovery, busting the myth that confidence is about “faking it ‘til you make it.” Instead, she guides listeners through gentle, practical steps to reconnect with their authentic selves—even when self-doubt, anxiety, or hormonal chaos make it feel impossible.

You’ll learn:

• Why confidence isn’t about pretending, but about knowing yourself—even if it’s just knowing you love tea more than coffee today
• Simple, actionable journaling prompts to start rebuilding trust in your own voice
• How to set healthy boundaries when you’re recovering from gaslighting or burnout
• The importance of cyclical self-care and honoring your unique rhythms as a woman with PMDD

Whether you’re deep in a PMDD episode, healing from trauma, or just feeling lost, this episode is a reminder: you’re not broken, you’re becoming. Tune in for honest, no-BS guidance, a few laughs, and practical tips you can use right now to start building real confidence from the inside out.

Resources & Links:

• Download your FREE PMDD Survival Kit—practical support and guidance for your toughest days.
• 👉 Get Your PMDD Survival Kit Here!

✨ Download your FREE PMDD Survival Kit—practical support and guidance for your toughest days.

👉 Get Your PMDD Survival Kit Here!

📌 Follow me on Instagram @theannapr & TikTok @theannapr for daily PMDD tips and women’s wellness content

📌 Join the Her Shift community for deep healing work and exclusive PMDD support [HERE]

📌 Share your thoughts by leaving a review! If an episode hits home, screenshot and tag me—I want to hear your takeaways! 🎙️✨

Free for listeners:

• Get my handpicked “Shift List” of 10 Life-Shifting Books—tools for transformation, healing, and thriving with PMDD.
• 👉 Download Your 10 Life-Shifting Books Here!
• Download your FREE PMDD Survival Kit—practical support and guidance for your toughest days.
• 👉 Get Your PMDD Survival Kit Here!

Bonus:

• Want to listen to these books? Grab your Free 30 day Audible Trial HEREand start your self-discovery journey.

If you’re searching for real talk on PMDD, women’s health, trauma healing, or just want to laugh at the chaos of life—hit subscribe. Let’s make powerful shifts together.

Remember: You are not broken. You’re healing — and you’re already doing the hard part by showing up. The years will pass anyway, so let’s spend them coming home to ourselves, together.

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In this episode of the Her Shift Podcast, Anna dives deep into the power of words and the life-changing wisdom of The Four Agreements—focusing on the agreement: “Don’t take anything personally.” We explore how both criticism and compliments are reflections of other people’s perspectives, not our truth, and why detaching from both is a radical act of self-worth—especially for women healing from trauma, PMDD, and people-pleasing.

Anna shares personal stories of recovering from narcissistic abuse and how the words we hear—and repeat to ourselves—shape our beliefs, nervous system, and self-image. We talk about how inherited shame, family expectations, and the pressure to be “nice” or “small” can leave us internalizing wounds that aren’t ours. You’ll learn why it’s so hard to speak kindly to yourself, how to recognize the “spells” cast by others’ words, and practical ways to rewrite your inner narrative with compassion and truth.

Whether you’re navigating PMDD, healing from toxic relationships, or simply want to break free from old stories, this episode offers gentle, trauma-informed guidance and real talk. Anna invites you to reflect on the sentences that shaped you—and to reclaim your voice, your desires, and your self-worth.

Key Topics:

• The Four Agreements and “Don’t Take Anything Personally”
• Why compliments and criticism are both about the giver, not you
• How words become “spells” that shape our lives
• Breaking cycles of inherited shame and people-pleasing
• PMDD, trauma, and the power of self-compassion
• How to start speaking to yourself with love and truth

Reflection Prompt:

What’s one sentence you heard growing up that still haunts your self-image? What truth could you replace it with today?

For more healing, honest conversations, and trauma-informed glow-ups, follow the Her Shift Podcast and join the community on Instagram @hershift.

Resources & Links:

• Download your FREE PMDD Survival Kit—practical support and guidance for your toughest days.
• 👉 Get Your PMDD Survival Kit Here!

✨ Download your FREE PMDD Survival Kit—practical support and guidance for your toughest days.

👉 Get Your PMDD Survival Kit Here!

📌 Follow me on Instagram @theannapr & TikTok @theannapr for daily PMDD tips and women’s wellness content

📌 Join the Her Shift community for deep healing work and exclusive PMDD support [HERE]

📌 Share your thoughts by leaving a review! If an episode hits home, screenshot and tag me—I want to hear your takeaways! 🎙️✨

Free for listeners:

• Get my handpicked “Shift List” of 10 Life-Shifting Books—tools for transformation, healing, and thriving with PMDD.
• 👉 Download Your 10 Life-Shifting Books Here!
• Download your FREE PMDD Survival Kit—practical support and guidance for your toughest days.
• 👉 Get Your PMDD Survival Kit Here!

📌 Follow me on Instagram @theannapr & TikTok @theannapr for more insights

📌 Join my Her Shift community for deep healing work HERE

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With Anna Pearce-Roberts – PMDD Survivor, Trauma Healing Advocate & Women’s Wellness Storyteller

If you’re searching for the best PMDD podcast, real recovery stories, or support for trauma healing and women’s wellness, this episode of Her Shift is for you. Host Anna Pearce-Roberts shares her personal journey of not drinking alcohol for 10 years, exploring the deep connections between alcohol, control, CPTSD recovery, and living with PMDD.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• PMDD and trauma: How trauma, CPTSD, and PMDD often overlap in women’s lives.
• PMDD recovery stories: Anna’s lived experience with alcohol, control, and finding new ways to heal.
• How to cope with PMDD: Navigating triggers, building healthier coping mechanisms, and choosing self-compassion.
• PMDD and relationships: The impact of alcohol and trauma on friendships, family, and self-worth.
• What is PMDD? Understanding symptoms, treatment options, and why PMDD is often misunderstood.

Whether you’re looking for a PMDD support podcast, want to learn how to cope with PMDD, or need inspiration for your own trauma recovery journey, Her Shift offers real stories, practical tools, and a reminder that you’re not alone.

Resources & Links:

• Download your FREE PMDD Survival Kit—practical support and guidance for your toughest days.
• 👉 Get Your PMDD Survival Kit Here!

✨ Download your FREE PMDD Survival Kit—practical support and guidance for your toughest days.

👉 Get Your PMDD Survival Kit Here!

📌 Follow me on Instagram @theannapr & TikTok @theannapr for daily PMDD tips and women’s wellness content

📌 Join the Her Shift community for deep healing work and exclusive PMDD support [HERE]

📌 Share your thoughts by leaving a review! If an episode hits home, screenshot and tag me—I want to hear your takeaways! 🎙️✨

Free for listeners:

• Get my handpicked “Shift List” of 10 Life-Shifting Books—tools for transformation, healing, and thriving with PMDD.
• 👉 Download Your 10 Life-Shifting Books Here!
• Download your FREE PMDD Survival Kit—practical support and guidance for your toughest days.
• 👉 Get Your PMDD Survival Kit Here!

Bonus:

• Want to listen to these books? Grab your Free 30 day Audible Trial HEREand start your self-discovery journey.

If you’re searching for real talk on PMDD, women’s health, trauma healing, or just want to laugh at the chaos of life—hit subscribe. Let’s make powerful shifts together.

Remember: You are not broken. You’re healing — and you’re already doing the hard part by showing up. The years will pass anyway, so let’s spend them coming home to ourselves, together.

#HerShiftPodcast #PMDDsupport #WomenWithPMDD #ConfidenceJourney #TraumaHealing #CyclicalLiving #SelfDiscovery #AuthenticConfidence #MentalHealthMatters #HealingJourney #WomenEmpoweringWomen #SelfAcceptance #BoundariesMatter #JournalingForHealing #HormoneHealth #AnnaPearceRoberts #PodcastForWomen #PMDDawareness #RealTalkWomen #HealingAfterTrauma #SelfCareForWomen

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Struggling with PMDD and wondering why nothing seems to work? In this eye-opening episode of the Her Shift Podcast, host Anna Pearce-Roberts dives deep into the overlooked connection between PMDD (Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder), unresolved trauma, and narcissistic abuse. Anna shares her powerful personal story, revealing how PMDD was more than just a hormonal imbalance—it was her nervous system’s way of signaling deep, unhealed wounds.

What you’ll discover in this episode:

• The Real Cause of PMDD: How PMDD symptoms can be warning signs of trauma,

Resources & Links:

• Download your FREE PMDD Survival Kit—practical support and guidance for your toughest days.
• 👉 Get Your PMDD Survival Kit Here!

✨ Download your FREE PMDD Survival Kit—practical support and guidance for your toughest days.

👉 Get Your PMDD Survival Kit Here!

📌 Follow me on Instagram @theannapr & TikTok @theannapr for daily PMDD tips and women’s wellness content

📌 Share your thoughts by leaving a review! If an episode hits home, screenshot and tag me—I want to hear your takeaways! 🎙️✨

Free for listeners:

• Get my handpicked “Shift List” of 10 Life-Shifting Books—tools for transformation, healing, and thriving with PMDD.
• 👉 Download Your 10 Life-Shifting Books Here!
• Download your FREE PMDD Survival Kit—practical support and guidance for your toughest days.
• 👉 Get Your PMDD Survival Kit Here!

Bonus:

• Want to listen to these books? Grab your Free 30 day Audible Trial & start your self-discovery journey.

If you’re searching for real talk on PMDD, women’s health, trauma healing, or just want to laugh at the chaos of life—hit subscribe. Let’s make powerful shifts together.

Remember: You are not broken. You’re healing — and you’re already doing the hard part by showing up. The years will pass anyway, so let’s spend them coming home to ourselves, together.

#HerShiftPodcast #PMDDsupport #WomenWithPMDD #ConfidenceJourney #TraumaHealing #CyclicalLiving #SelfDiscovery #AuthenticConfidence #MentalHealthMatters #HealingJourney #WomenEmpoweringWomen #SelfAcceptance #BoundariesMatter #JournalingForHealing #HormoneHealth #AnnaPearceRoberts #PodcastForWomen #PMDDawareness #RealTalkWomen #HealingAfterTrauma #SelfCareForWomen

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Trigger Warning: This episode contains open, honest discussion about sex, intimacy, and trauma—shared from the perspective of someone with lived experience of both intimacy wounds and sexual healing. Listen with care and skip if you need to.

Ever wondered how PMDD, your cycle, and your sex life actually connect? You’re not alone. In this episode, Anna gets real about sex, pleasure, and redefining intimacy—beyond the outdated scripts and patriarchal myths we’ve all been handed.

What’s inside:

• Why talking about sex matters for women’s health, healing, and PMDD (and why it’s so much more than just intercourse)
• The Intimacy Umbrella: how play, laughter, cuddling, and even eye contact are powerful forms of connection
• The science of orgasms: how pleasure lowers stress, boosts mood, improves sleep, and can actually help regulate your cycle and ease PMDD symptoms
• Cycle syncing your intimacy: what your body craves in each phase (follicular, ovulation, luteal, menstrual) and how to honour those shifting needs
• Busting patriarchal myths: why your pleasure matters, how to ditch performative sex, and the truth about the “good girl” narrative
• Practical tips for real intimacy at every stage—plus permission to break every rule that doesn’t fit you

You’ll get dry humour, honest stories, and zero judgment—plus a reminder that your body’s wisdom is real, your pleasure is powerful, and you are the prize (not the performance).

#PMDD #WomensHealth #SexualHealth #Intimacy #CycleSyncing #TraumaHealing #Boundaries #Pleasure #HerShiftPodcast

If this episode resonates, check out Episode 18: “Letting Go of the Good Girl: Rage, Rebellion & PMDD” for more on breaking free from old scripts and claiming your truth.

Resources & Links:

• Download your FREE PMDD Survival Kit—practical support and guidance for your toughest days.
• 👉 Get Your PMDD Survival Kit Here!

✨ Download your FREE PMDD Survival Kit—practical support and guidance for your toughest days.

👉 Get Your PMDD Survival Kit Here!

📌 Follow me on Instagram @theannapr & TikTok @theannapr for daily PMDD tips and women’s wellness content

📌 Join the Her Shift community for deep healing work and exclusive PMDD support [HERE]

📌 Share your thoughts by leaving a review! If an episode hits home, screenshot and tag me—I want to hear your takeaways! 🎙️✨

Free for listeners:

• Get my handpicked “Shift List” of 10 Life-Shifting Books—tools for transformation, healing, and thriving with PMDD.
• 👉 Download Your 10 Life-Shifting Books Here!
• Download your FREE PMDD Survival Kit—practical support and guidance for your toughest days.
• 👉 Get Your PMDD Survival Kit Here!

Remember: You are not broken. You’re healing — and you’re already doing the hard part by showing up. The years will pass anyway, so let’s spend them coming home to ourselves, together.

📌 Follow me on Instagram @theannapr & TikTok @theannapr for more insights

📌 Join my Her Shift community for deep healing work HERE

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 Ever feel like the whole world’s playing along with nonsense just to fit in? You’re not alone. In this episode, Anna unpacks a big “aha” moment about conformity, the beauty industry, and why pretending to be cool is the ultimate energy drain for women with PMDD.

What’s inside:

• The “Emperor’s New Clothes” of beauty: why everyone stays quiet—even when it’s all bollocks
• How the pressure to look, act, and even speak a certain way fuels anxiety and self-doubt
• Why Anna finally said “no thanks” to the pretentious side of the industry (and how working with real women is the antidote)
• The link between PMDD, authenticity, and refusing to play along with what doesn’t feel true

You’ll get unfiltered stories, a bit of righteous rage, and plenty of laughs—plus practical reminders for anyone tired of pretending.

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