In today's episode, Heidi shares ways that women with PMDD can heal through feeling LOVE.

Ways to let others love you:
1. Make a direct request. Wait and see what happens.
2. When someone gives you a hug, pause and feel loved.
3. Give a child INDIRECT attention.

Ways to let yourself love:
1. Grow passion for different things
2. When someone does something for you, say, "Thank you."

 Topics
1:25 Story of Heidi's husband showing love and her accepting it 
7:00 Feeling love when you're hugged 
7:48 Give a child indirect attention 
7:57 Example: Sit on a couch with nothing to distract you and observe your child
9:16 Receive gift with thankfulness
10:01 Story of Heidi's 4 year old showing her attention
11:48 Ways to let yourself love

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

Heidi shares three ways to live a good life during your active PMDD symptom weeks. You can still do and be a part of the things you desire.
 
 The Three Ways
1. Know yourself and love yourself
2. Determine if this a thought problem or a symptom problem
3. Look for opportunities

Topics
2:08 Know yourself
3:13 Loving yourself
5:35 Difference between a thought problem and a symptom problem
13:45 Opportunities
17:49 Be in the moment

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

In today's episode, Heidi shares why her February was rough because of PMDD.  Along the way and at the end she shares things that helped her (and will help YOU!) deal with tough times regarding PMDD.
 
Why it was rough:
1. PMDD symptoms hit earlier than expected
2. Period arrived 4 days early
3. More PMDD symptoms after her period
4. Sinus infection
5. Celebrating two birthdays
6. A poor night's sleep

Things that help in tough times:
1. Recognize it could be PMDD symptoms flaring up
2. Write factual things down... I did this. I didn't do this. (Example: I took a shower. I stayed in bed.)
3. Write feelings but don't dwell on the negative or dark.
4. Make conscious choices.  If research is needed, only research for a SHORT amount of time. (Example: Heidi looked up if she could take Sudafed while taking fluoxetine.)
5. Keep committments and DON'T add more at this time.
6. Ask for help (Heidi asked her daughter to decorate her son's cake.)
7. Rest
8. Exercise

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

Today, Heidi describes a bit about PMDD as a physical limitation, why it's confusing that it is a physical limitation, and an analogy that helps her when she feels she is not living up to her best self during her hard weeks. This does not go into the physical body and what is happening. Different doctors say different things so it's hard to know what is really happening. The body reacting differently to hormone changes seems the most likely reason for our PMDD active symptoms.
 
 Topics
 1:06 PMDD as a physical limitation
 1:28 It's confusing because the symptoms that disrupt our life are primarily in the mental and emotional arena rather than physical symptoms
 6:12 Analogy of your arm falling off 10-15 days/month
 
 The LWWP Method
 1. Life coaching
 2. Medicine/Supplements/Vitamins
 3. Tracking
 4. Preparation
 5. Defaults

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

In today's episode, Heidi shares Part 2 of her Living Well With PMDD Method. Heidi uses this method herself and helps her clients implement it in their life. The goal of this method is to take you from hiding in your closet crying to doing things you want to do and need to do regardless of what day of the month it is or where you are in your menstrual cycle.
 
 The LWWP Method (revamped!)
1. Life coaching
2. Tracking and Preparation
3. Medicine/Supplements/Vitamins
4. Defaults
5. Your Thing

Topics
 3:04 Preparation
13:50 Creating Defaults
22:25 Your Thing (the secret ingredient 🙂)
27:54 Invitation to the next Love and Support Call

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

In today's episode, Heidi shares Part 1 of her 5-part Living Well With PMDD Method. Heidi uses this method herself and helps her clients implement it in their life. The goal of this method is to take you from hiding in your closet crying to doing things you want to do and need to do regardless of what day of the month it is or where you are in your menstrual cycle.

The LWWP Method
1. Life coaching
2. Medicine/Supplements/Vitamins
3. Tracking
4. Preparation
5. Defaults

Topics
6:20 Life Coaching
8:22 Tracking:  Menstrual Cycle dates 
11:54 Medicine/Supplements/Vitamins
15:21 Tracking: Signs and Symptoms

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

In this episode, you'll hear Heidi describe two specific times her cycle has been thrown off in the past year: one was for a family reunion and the other spending a whole Saturday with friends. 

She shares her theory that this happens when one woman spends an extended period of time with a different woman (or group of women) that she hasn't been around recently.

Heid shares her Emergency Plan (E-Mode) for when PMDD symptoms hit at an unexpected time.

E-Mode: 4 Do's, 1 Don't
1- Recognize your PMDD symptoms are likely active
2- Take 3 deep breaths
3- Do one thing for yourself. (Or plan it.)
4- Decide next steps
Don't: No self reflection or self coaching during this time

Resource: https://www.health.com/condition/menstruation/10-things-that-mess-with-your-period#:~:text=However%2C%20many%20things%20can%20cause,to%20regulate%20your%20menstrual%20cycle.

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

Heidi shares a win and explains the timing of her fluoxetine use.

Key Points: 

• To reduce interference with her sex drive, her doctor (third one to speak with about PMDD) recommended only using it Days 18-28 (for sure) and Days 1-7 (if needed). 
• Her doctor claims this has worked well for many of his patients.
• She takes it in the morning.
• When she's taken it in the evening, she woke at 2 a.m. and had a hard time getting back to sleep.

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

Hi there, remember to register here for the free Love and Support call happening monthly.

The next one is this Thursday, February 22nd, 2024 at 6 pm PT/ 7 pm MT/ 8 pm CT/ 9 pm ET. 

If you missed this one, these occur on the fourth Thursday of each month at the same time as is listed above. 

Register once and receive email reminders for all subsequent calls :). 

Happy living! 
-Heidi

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

For today, we’ll cover three phrases that will help you grow compassion for yourself, honesty with yourself and others, and make life more bearable. 

3 Must Know Phrases: 

-“I’m feeling (fill in the blank) right now.” Example: “I’m feeling sad right now.”

-“I’m not feeling well.”

-“…And that’s okay.” Example: “I do not want to go grocery shopping and that’s okay.”

Here’s the podcast episode I recommend listening to. It’s from Alex Clark’s The Spillover Podcast with Dr. Patrick Flynn: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-spillover-with-alex-clark/id1507839530?i=1000619737774

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