Living Well with PMDD

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


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

Happy PMD Awareness Month! More here.

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

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

Resources

  • PMS and Period Support Supplements: www.semainehealth.com/HEIDIBRADFORD98

Music

  • Music- Island Breeze by Surf House Productions | https://surf-house-productions.bandcamp.com
  • Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com


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