Living Well with Heidi

Interview with Anna Hall, Co-Founder of Embody and PMDD Survivor


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Today we hear Anna Hall's experiences leading to her diagnosis of PMDD.

We also hear about the incredible cycle tracking app she co-founded, called Embody.

Anna has a positive, uplifting spirit about her and is an example of who we can be when we embrace the good parts of every part of our cycle.

Time Stamps
00- Welcome and Introduction
3:17- Anna's experience with PMDD
5:18- Anna's mom tells her she thinks she (her mom) had PMDD and maybe Anna does too
6:35- "I know a lot of people who experience PMDD have bursts of rage. I found mine is more that depression is the biggest symptom..." -Anna 
6:45- In the 1960's, Anna's grandmother saw a specialist in New York City for her menses issues.
10:05- Story of Anna deciding and creating the Embody App
10:19- Embody is a privacy forward cycle app.
11:35- Embody is the first menstrual health app that is open source, encrypted, and offline first.
12:05- Currently, your Embody App data exists only on your phone or device. 
12:23- Some companies have been investigated for selling women's data entered on other period/fertility tracking apps. 
12:32- There is concern about the possibility of menstrual surveillance by law enforcement
19:58- About the Embody Widget 
22:45- Some unique work dynamics at Embody


Visit Heidi Bradford Coaching to find out how to work with Heidi.

Download your "5 Ways To Feeling Better with PMDD" here.

5 Keys to Living Well with PMDD

  • Educate yourself
  • Get support
  • Try things
  • Track your symptoms (and period)
  • Accept grace

Heidi's 5 Part Method for Getting Rid of PMDD

  1. Mindset
  2. Supplements
  3. Tracking
  4. Defaults
  5. Personal development: Set and Achieve Goals

Resources

  • Semaine PMS and Period Support Supplements

Music

  • Music- Island Breeze by Surf House Productions | https://surf-house-productions.bandcamp.com
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