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

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