When Alaina first reached out, she was drowning in a cycle of worsening PMDD symptoms while juggling work stress and ADHD. What started as occasional "waves of burnout" had escalated into a predictable pattern of debilitating symptoms affecting her for more than half of each cycle. 

Her Initial Challenges:

❤️‍🩹 Severe fatigue and brain fog

❤️‍🩹 Overwhelming anxiety and overstimulation

❤️‍🩹 Difficulty concentrating at work

❤️‍🩹 Digestive issues and bloating

❤️‍🩹 Painful cramps and headaches

❤️‍🩹 Emerging depressive episodes with tearfulness

"I was noticing that it's not just a few days or a week. This was something where I feel like this is affecting me more than it's not," Alaina shared. "I was watching things get worse, but I was having such a hard time getting traction on my own."

Over four transformative months in our PMDD Rehab & Nutritional Therapy Program, Alaina didn't just manage her symptoms – she reclaimed weeks of her life and discovered new levels of clarity and confidence.

Here's What Alaina Says Now:

👉 "I haven't had any totally sad days."

👉 "I'm thinking more clearly."

👉 "My baseline anxiety has definitely improved."

👉 "I'm able to sit with challenging feelings and recruit the skills and tools that I have."

👉 "I'm feeling like I'm able to take action more readily."

Alaina's story shows that even when PMDD symptoms are escalating and previous treatments have plateaued, transformation is possible. Through targeted nutritional therapy and structured support, she found relief and developed sustainable strategies for long-term management.

Her symptom transformation demonstrates that with proper support, you can:

• Break free from the cycle of worsening symptoms

• Develop clarity and confidence during challenging phases

• Reduce baseline anxiety and emotional overwhelm

• Improve sleep quality and energy levels

• Learn to manage symptoms proactively rather than reactively

• Regain control over your monthly cycle

❤️ If this podcast has ever made you feel seen, less alone, or more hopeful in your healing—please take a moment to subscribe, rate, and review PMDD Pep Talk. Your words don’t just help us grow—they help someone in the depths of their cycle find this support when they need it most. Every subscribe click, rate, and review helps us reach more people who are still suffering in silence. 

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Watch the episode on Youtube

https://youtu.be/5gxJjW0eO3E

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You can find Jes:

Instagram: @hermoodmentor

Youtube: @hermoodmentor

Website: https://hermoodmentor.com/

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Looking for more support?

✦︎  Grab our FREE Symptom Mapping Kit- The first step to healing instead of dealing with your symptoms is to map your symptom pattern.

https://courses.hermoodmentor.com/symptommappingkit

Ready to change your PMDD story? 

Schedule your intro session and let's run your symptom assessment: https://courses.hermoodmentor.com/offers/Amd9gW98"

When Jade first reached out, she was facing a heartbreaking cycle of physical and emotional symptoms that controlled her life. She shared that for over two decades, she had been preparing for—and bracing against—two weeks of debilitating PMDD symptoms every single month.

For 23 years, 10–14 days each cycle were overwhelmed by a 575 point symptom burden—a mix of chronic pain, mood shifts, and emotional exhaustion.

Her Initial Struggles:

The medical system offered her three options: birth control (which hadn't worked), antidepressants (which left her feeling "flat" all month), or a hysterectomy. None of it made sense. None of it addressed why this was happening.

Jade realized she was about to let PMDD ruin another relationship. Every time things got serious enough to move in together, her symptoms destroyed it. She couldn't hide the two weeks of chaos anymore. At 37, facing potentially another decade or more of this, she refused to accept that future. 

Over just four months in our PMDD Program, Jade's symptom burden dropped by 314 points—from 575 to 221.

Within her first month, she had barely any symptoms. By month three, she hadn't cried once. And here's the most remarkable part: Jade did our podcast interview on day 23 of her cycle—a day when she previously would have been sobbing on the couch in pajamas with a tub of ice cream.

Here's What Jade Says Now: 👉 "I thought I was pregnant because I didn't have any symptoms. It's day 27 with nothing and I thought, 'This can't be a thing.'"

👉 "I have not cried once this month. I'm on day 23 doing this interview. I would NEVER have done this on day 23 before."

👉 "I have so much more free time because I'm not overthinking everything—I just go and do stuff now instead of spending hours in rumination spirals."

👉 "I'm not scared of my cycle anymore. I'm not actively avoiding life and scheduling everything around it."

👉 "I didn't think it could get this much better in this short of time. Even if I'd gotten a quarter of where I am now, it would've been worth it."

Jade went from 10-14 days of moderate-severe symptoms each cycle to interviewing with us on day 23 feeling completely normal. She's attending family events without needing alcohol to cope. She's making plans without checking her cycle tracker first. She's living her full life—all 30 days of it.

What Changed Everything: This wasn't about perfection or rigid restrictions. Through personalized nutrition, targeted supplementation based on her specific lab results, nervous system regulation, and shifting from "something's wrong with me" to "what's causing this?"—Jade found lasting freedom.

She didn't overhaul her entire life. She made targeted changes that fit her routine: healthier versions of the meals she was already cooking, strategic supplements for her specific deficiencies, and mindset work that broke the cycle of self-blame and rumination.

Jade's story proves that PMDD doesn't have to steal half your life, no matter how long you've been suffering.

You don't have to choose between antidepressants that flatten you all month or a hysterectomy. You don't have to keep canceling plans, ending relationships during luteal, or living in fear of your own cycle. You don't have to spend another 20 years like this.

With the right support, you can:

Jade went from 10–14 days of moderate to severe symptoms to just 1–2 days of mild to moderate symptoms—a 314-point reduction in symptom burden (from 575 to 261).

Jade didn't just reduce her symptoms—she got her life back. And after 20 years of suffering, she did it in four months.  

🎧 Listen to Jade's full episode to hear how she went from two decades of PMDD chaos to symptom-free cycles—and what she wishes she'd known sooner.

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❤️ If this podcast has ever made you feel seen, less alone, or more hopeful in your healing—please take a moment to subscribe, rate, and review PMDD Pep Talk. Your words don’t just help us grow—they help someone in the depths of their cycle find this support when they need it most. Every subscribe click, rate, and review helps us reach more people who are still suffering in silence. 

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Watch the episode on Youtube

https://youtu.be/0Ar1W71La5s

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You can find Jes:

Instagram: @hermoodmentor

Youtube: @hermoodmentor

Website: https://hermoodmentor.com/

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Looking for more support?

✦︎  Grab our FREE Symptom Mapping Kit- The first step to healing instead of dealing with your symptoms is to map your symptom pattern.

✦︎ Work with us - Schedule a session with our client onboarding team. We will run your symptom assessment to uncover drivers behind your bad moods and chat options for next steps.

What if managing your PMDD symptoms isn't about adding more to your plate—but about removing what's making things worse? In this eye-opening episode, Jes introduces the powerful concept of "healing through subtraction" and reveals how strategically removing certain foods, habits, relationships, and environmental factors can dramatically improve your PMDD symptoms. If you've felt stuck despite trying everything, this fresh perspective on healing might be exactly what you need to finally see real progress.

• Why healing through subtraction is often more powerful than constantly adding new treatments and how this overlooked approach can break through healing plateaus

• The specific dietary subtractions that support hormone balance including alcohol, caffeine, refined carbohydrates, artificial sweeteners, and inflammatory oils—and exactly why each one impacts your PMDD symptoms

• How toxic relationships, obligation clutter, and people-pleasing drain your capacity to manage symptoms and practical ways to create boundaries during your luteal phase

• Environmental and digital factors that overstimulate your nervous system from doom scrolling and news consumption to physical clutter and constant background noise

• A simple framework for deciding what to subtract first by identifying what's actively harming you versus what's just draining your energy

• Why symptom mapping is essential when making subtractions so you can actually see what's working instead of telling yourself "nothing helps"

"Healing through subtraction is not about perfection or deprivation. It's about reclaiming your energy, reclaiming your moods, reclaiming your hormone balance, reclaiming your sense of self."

"PMDD isn't just about what you add. Sometimes the most powerful medicine is removing what doesn't serve you. Your body has incredible capacity to rebalance when given the chance, and subtraction creates space for true healing."

"We're always thinking about what do I need to do? What do I need to add? What needs to change? It's always in the lens of adding more, doing more things, and sometimes that's needed. But healing through subtraction is not discussed enough."

[03:05] - Introduction to healing through subtraction and why this approach is rarely discussed in PMDD treatment

[06:56] - Dietary subtractions: How alcohol disrupts estrogen metabolism and liver detoxification

[08:59] - Why caffeine increases cortisol and disrupts the HPA axis (and how to transition to water-processed decaf)

[11:22] - The impact of highly processed foods on inflammation, gut health, and the estrobolome

[14:43] - Relational and social subtractions: Evaluating toxic relationships and work demands that worsen symptoms

[18:32] - Mental and environmental load: Addressing physical clutter, digital chaos, and obligation overload

[21:03] - The controversial but life-changing decision to subtract news media consumption

[25:05] - Lifestyle subtractions: Over-exercise, sleep disruptors, and the people-pleasing trap

[27:59] - Framework for prioritizing subtractions: What's actively harming you vs. what's draining your energy

• Her Mood Mentor Symptom Mapping Kit - Track your symptoms as you make subtractions to see what's actually working:

• Episode 11: The "I've Tried Everything for PMDD" Mindset - Reframing the damaging belief that nothing helps

• Episode 6: Rest vs. Distraction - Understanding the difference between true rest and doom scrolling

• Her Mood Mentor One-to-One Program - Where values work begins after symptom mapping to align your life with what matters most

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Ready to start healing through subtraction? Begin by choosing just one area from this episode—whether it's swapping to water-processed decaf, reducing screen time before bed, or setting boundaries with draining relationships. Map your symptoms for 2-3 cycles to see the impact, and share your subtraction journey with Jes via DM. Remember: sometimes the most powerful healing happens when you remove what doesn't serve you.

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Every review spreads awareness. Every bit of awareness has the power to save lives.

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You can find Jes:

Instagram: @hermoodmentor

Youtube: @hermoodmentor

Website: https://hermoodmentor.com/

Website: https://hermoodmentor.com/

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Looking for more support?

✦︎  Grab our FREE Symptom Mapping Kit- The first step to healing instead of dealing with your symptoms is to map your symptom pattern.

Ready to learn how to reduce and manage your PMDD symptoms?

✦︎  Join us in the PMDD Rehab Course.

✦︎  Work with us Schedule your Intro Session with our onboarding team and lets run your symptom assessment!

In this solo episode of PMDD Pep Talk, Jes Fleming—Board-Certified Nutritional Therapist and PMDD Coach—shares how to confidently advocate for yourself in medical settings when seeking help for PMDD (Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder) or PMS-related mood symptoms. You’ll learn what to bring to your appointment, how to talk to your provider, and how to protect yourself from medical gaslighting so you can finally feel heard, validated, and supported.

Whether you’re early in your PMDD journey or trying to find a doctor who takes you seriously, this episode gives you the tools and mindset to walk into your next appointment feeling prepared and empowered.

• Why it takes women an average of 20 years to get an accurate PMDD diagnosis—and how to shorten that timeline
• How to collect and present your PMDD symptom data for better medical support
• The essential questions to ask your doctor or healthcare provider
• A simple advocacy phrase that can shift power dynamics in your favor
• How to recognize red flags and when to walk away from dismissive providers
• Post-appointment steps that keep your healing on track

> “You are the steward of your health—and you’ll always be the best steward of your health.”
> “If a provider refuses testing or treatment, ask them to document in your chart that you requested it and it was denied.”
> “Treat your appointment like an interview—you’re hiring them as much as they’re treating you.”

• Free Symptom Mapping Kit– Track your cyclical symptoms and patterns for your provider
• PMDD Diagnostic Criteria (DSM-5) – Print and bring to your appointment
• IAPMD (International Association for Premenstrual Disorders) – Educational handouts on PMDD
• Episode 11 – The “I’ve Tried Everything for PMDD” Mindset
• Episode 21 – Shocking PMDD Statistics No One Talks About (Plus My Dad’s Reaction)
• Her Mood Mentor One-to-One Comprehensive Program – Functional lab testing, nutritional therapy, and personalized support

Chan K, Rubtsova AA, Clark CJ. Exploring diagnosis and treatment of premenstrual dysphoric disorder in the U.S. healthcare system: a qualitative investigation. BMC Womens Health. 2023 May 17;23(1):272. doi: 10.1186/s12905-023-02334-y. PMID: 37198676; PMCID: PMC10193729.

Osborn E, Wittkowski A, Brooks J, Briggs PE, O'Brien PMS. Women's experiences of receiving a diagnosis of premenstrual dysphoric disorder: a qualitative investigation. BMC Womens Health. 2020 Oct 28;20(1):242. doi: 10.1186/s12905-020-01100-8. PMID: 33115437; PMCID: PMC7594422.

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When Emily first reached out, she was facing a decade-long struggle with debilitating PMDD symptoms that left her feeling hopeless and disconnected from her life. She described spending half of every month just trying to hold things together, navigating a storm of emotional and physical symptoms that disrupted her relationships, career, and confidence.

Her Initial Challenges:
• Intense mood swings and crying spells
• Debilitating depression and anxiety
• Bloating and tension headaches
• Rejection sensitivity and negative thought spirals
• Rage that led to isolation and emotional shutdown

Over just 4 months in our PMDD Program, Emily didn’t just shorten her symptom window—
she stepped into a version of herself she hadn’t felt in years: clear, calm, and confident. 

Here's What Emily Says Now:
👉 “I’m only having a few days of symptoms instead of 2 weeks.”
👉 “I am capable and feeling more confident.”
👉 “I haven’t had any rage.”
👉 “I’ve been able to show up to my life now that I’m not feeling awful.” 

The numbers tell the story: Emily went from 14 days of moderate-severe symptoms to just 3 days of mild-to-moderate symptoms per cycle—a transformation she once thought was out of reach.

Emily’s story demonstrates that PMDD doesn't have to define your life. Through root-cause healing, personalized support, and real tools for lasting change, she found clarity, control, and confidence.

With the right guidance, you can: 

• Avoid drastic medications or endless trial-and-error
• Heal naturally and holistically
• Break free from the emotional rollercoaster
• Experience consistent, manageable cycles
• Reclaim your energy, relationships, and sense of self

❤️ If this podcast has ever made you feel seen, less alone, or more hopeful in your healing—please take a moment to subscribe, rate, and review PMDD Pep Talk. Your words don’t just help us grow—they help someone in the depths of their cycle find this support when they need it most. Every subscribe click, rate, and review helps us reach more people who are still suffering in silence. 

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Watch the episode on Youtube

https://youtu.be/95rGP8843so

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You can find Jes:

Instagram: @hermoodmentor

Youtube: @hermoodmentor

Website: https://hermoodmentor.com/

_________________________________

Looking for more support?

✦︎  Grab our FREE Symptom Mapping Kit- The first step to healing instead of dealing with your symptoms is to map your symptom pattern.

https://courses.hermoodmentor.com/symptommappingkit

✦︎ Work with us - Schedule a session with our client onboarding team. We will run your symptom assessment to uncover drivers behind your bad moods and chat options for next steps.

What if your mom rage isn't something to fix, but something to understand? In this powerful conversation with trauma-informed physical therapist and somatic coach Amanda Curry PT, DPT, we explore the hidden gifts beneath anger and rage, why "calming down" isn't always the answer, and how your anger center is directly connected to your personal power. This episode will shift how you think about your emotions and open up possibilities you never imagined.

Meet Amanda:

Amanda Curry is a trauma-informed Doctor of Physical Therapy, Certified Oncology Specialist, Training Camp for the Soul™ Master Facilitator, Breathwork Facilitator, Inner child and Reparenting Coach 

Amanda has a fierce commitment to supporting those who struggle with feeling they are “ too much” and are tired of living in shame and denial of their true essence.

• Why your anger is actually a communication system and boundary violation alert - not a character flaw

• The three-part "triune" approach to somatic work that addresses your physical, emotional, and spiritual body

• How to start building safety with your emotions through simple noticing and witnessing practices

• Why your anger center is directly connected to your personal power and autonomy

• The difference between regulating emotions and trying to control them

• How societal conditioning keeps women disconnected from their natural emotional range

"Your anger center is directly related to your power center. On the other side or through the expression of your anger, you actually drop the mask or the pattern or the belief, and what you get to access is your personal power and autonomy."

"The goal is for you to be more present and not perfect. If you can be equipped with tools to go from a 10 to a six or an eight to a four, that is doing something."

"Healing PMDD isn't just about managing symptoms, it's about transforming your life. This challenge, as brutal as it can be, is an invitation to know yourself more deeply and live a more joyful purpose filled life."

[00:02:20] - Meet Amanda Curry: From traditional physical therapy to somatic healing

[00:06:02] - The unraveling that led to discovering mom rage and new forms of healing

[00:13:17] - Breaking down what somatic work really means: the three-part soma approach

[00:21:32] - Amanda's personal experience with mom rage and the "new elevation of fire"

[00:28:16] - Why we don't feel safe with anger and the cultural conditioning behind it

[00:36:30] - The connection between mom/dad relationships and how we process emotions

[00:45:18] - Understanding anger as data: boundary violations and unmet needs

[00:50:27] - Practical first steps: How to start noticing sensations in your body

[00:54:32] - When to move energy vs. when to just be with it

[01:02:58] - The fear of what's on the other side of letting go of anger patterns

PMDD awareness saves lives. Your 30-second review could be the reason another woman finally finds this podcast and discovers she's not alone, she's not "crazy," and there is hope. The woman who finds us because of your review might be in her darkest moment, searching for answers just like you once did. Please take a moment to rate PMDD Pep Talk and share how this podcast has helped you. Every review spreads awareness. Every bit of awareness has the power to save lives.

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Watch the episode on Youtube:

https://youtu.be/iVII6DbiTns

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You can find Jes:

Instagram: @hermoodmentor

Youtube: @hermoodmentor

Website: https://hermoodmentor.com/

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You can find Amanda:

Instagram: @thesomaticdpt

Amanda's Resources: https://linktr.ee/thesomaticdpt

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Looking for more support?

✦︎  Grab our FREE Symptom Mapping Kit- The first step to healing instead of dealing with your symptoms is to map your symptom pattern.

https://courses.hermoodmentor.com/symptommappingkit

✦︎ Work with us - Schedule a session with our client onboarding team. We will run your symptom assessment to uncover drivers behind your bad moods and chat options for next steps.

Ready to learn how to reduce and manage your PMDD symptoms?

✦︎  Join us in the PMDD Rehab Course.

https://hermoodmentor.com/pmdd-rehab-course

This isn't your typical pep talk episode, but it's the most important conversation we need to have. Jes and her dad Chris dive deep into the shocking 2022 research linking PMDD to self-harm and suicidal ideation, sharing Jes's personal 17-year journey with undiagnosed PMDD and the precursors that lead women down this devastating path. This raw, honest conversation offers hope and practical insights for breaking the dangerous cycle of silence.

This episode discusses self-harm and suicidal ideation. If you're experiencing active thoughts of self-harm, please reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 or your local emergency services. Your hosts are not clinical counselors and cannot provide crisis intervention.

• The devastating statistics from 2022 research: 72% of PMDD patients experience suicidal thoughts, 49% make plans, and 34% attempt suicide

• The hidden precursors to self-injurious thoughts, including automatic negative thoughts and how they spiral during the luteal phase

• Why isolation and shame fuel the cycle of self-harm, and how breaking the silence can be life-saving

• The various forms of self-sabotage beyond physical harm (running, fighting, disordered eating, perfectionism, risky behaviors)

• How trauma and nervous system dysregulation connect to PMDD and self-harm patterns

• The importance of communicating with your support system about what's really happening in your mind

"PMDD awareness is suicide prevention - I'm not hyping this up here. This is reality."

"You cannot think 'I'm worthless' 25 times in one minute... for 14 days and not end up with self-injurious thoughts and behaviors."

"Healing PMDD isn't just about managing symptoms, it's about transforming your life. This challenge, as brutal as it can be, is an invitation to know yourself more deeply."

Episode Highlights:

[00:06:36] - The shocking 2022 BMC Psychiatry study statistics that shook the PMDD world

[00:18:59] - How automatic negative thoughts create a spiral leading to self-harm

[00:27:20] - The various forms of self-sabotage women don't recognize as self-harm

[00:45:48] - Dad's perspective on learning about Jes's 17 years of hidden struggle

[00:56:22] - How breaking the silence transformed their relationship and Jes's life

• BMC Psychiatry 2022 study: "Prevalence of Lifetime Self-Injurious Thoughts and Behaviors in a Global Sample of 599 Patients Reporting Prospectively Confirmed Diagnosis with Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder" -https://bmcpsychiatry.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12888-022-03851-0

• PMDD Rehab program lesson on automatic negative thoughts and self-sabotage

https://hermoodmentor.com/pmdd-rehab-course

• Automatic negative thoughts workbook -

https://courses.hermoodmentor.com/offers/z3VZsifo

• Symptom mapping kit (free resource for tracking PMDD patterns)

https://courses.hermoodmentor.com/symptommappingkit

• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988 

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PMDD awareness saves lives. Your 30-second review could be the reason another woman finally finds this podcast and discovers she's not alone, she's not "crazy," and there is hope. The woman who finds us because of your review might be in her darkest moment, searching for answers just like you once did. Please take a moment to rate PMDD Pep Talk and share how this podcast has helped you.

Every review spreads awareness. Every bit of awareness has the power to save lives.

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Watch the episode on Youtube:

https://youtu.be/FqJi1Z3X_pg

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You can find Jes:

Instagram: @hermoodmentor

Youtube: @hermoodmentor

Website: https://hermoodmentor.com/

_________________________________

Looking for more support?

✦︎  Grab our FREE Symptom Mapping Kit- The first step to healing instead of dealing with your symptoms is to map your symptom pattern.

https://courses.hermoodmentor.com/symptommappingkit

✦︎ Work with us - Schedule a session with our client onboarding team. We will run your symptom assessment to uncover drivers behind your bad moods and chat options for next steps.

Ready to learn how to reduce and manage your PMDD symptoms?

✦︎  Join us in the PMDD Rehab Course.

https://hermoodmentor.com/pmdd-rehab-course

When Carly first reached out, she was facing relentless PMDD symptoms that were disrupting her daily life, marriage, and mental health. She had been battling these symptoms since the age of 16—18 years of monthly chaos that consumed most of her cycle.

For nearly two decades, Carly was spending 21 days each month dealing with overwhelming emotional and physical symptoms that stole her energy, peace, and joy.

Her Initial Challenges:
• Crushing depression
• Hopelessness and anxiety
• Intense rage
• Restless legs and insomnia
• Severe bloating and hormonal acne
• Suicidal ideation
• Poor sleep and extreme emotional dysregulation

Over just a few months in our PMDD Program, Carly's symptom burden decreased by 223 points, from 444 to 221. She didn’t just survive her luteal phase—she reclaimed her life, her confidence, and her calm. 

Here's What Carly Says Now:
👉 “I’m not filled with rage in luteal.”
👉 “I didn’t have any suicidal ideation.”
👉 “I feel better than I ever did on antidepressants.”
👉 “Our house has a happier energy.”
👉 “I cannot believe I’m having symptom-free cycles without medication.” 

Carly went from 21 days of moderate-severe symptoms each cycle to zero severe symptoms recorded in her fourth symptom map—a complete transformation without medication. 

Carly’s story demonstrates that PMDD doesn't have to rule your life. Through an individualized, root-cause approach, she found lasting relief and emotional freedom.

Her transformation proves that with proper support, you can: 

• Avoid relying solely on SSRIs or birth control
• Improve naturally and sustainably
• Regain your emotional balance and joy
• Experience consistent symptom-free cycles
• Take back control over your body, mind, and life

❤️ If this podcast has ever made you feel seen, less alone, or more hopeful in your healing—please take a moment to subscribe, rate, and review PMDD Pep Talk. Your words don’t just help us grow—they help someone in the depths of their cycle find this support when they need it most. Every subscribe click, rate, and review helps us reach more people who are still suffering in silence. 

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Watch the episode on Youtube

https://youtu.be/xg8gaYEm9Sg

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You can find Jes:

Instagram: @hermoodmentor

Youtube: @hermoodmentor

Website: https://hermoodmentor.com/

_________________________________

Looking for more support?

✦︎  Grab our FREE Symptom Mapping Kit- The first step to healing instead of dealing with your symptoms is to map your symptom pattern.

 ✦︎ Work with us - Schedule a session with our client onboarding team. We will run your symptom assessment to uncover drivers behind your bad moods and chat options for next steps.

After seven years of working with PMDD clients, Jess shares a profound mindset shift that happened during a recent consultation call. She explores why so many women seek PMDD healing to help their loved ones rather than themselves—and why this motivation is actually a beautiful gift rather than something to be frustrated about. This episode reveals how changing our thinking patterns can transform our entire perspective and offers hope for your own healing journey.

• Why seeking healing for others isn't a sign of low self-worth—it's actually beautiful

• How thought patterns can shift naturally as you heal, without "muscling" them into place

• The difference between physical and psychological PMDD symptoms and how they affect identity

• Why celebrating small shifts and progress is crucial for rewiring your brain • Real-life examples of how PMDD healing transforms women's lives in unexpected ways

"There is nothing either good or bad, but thinking makes it so." - Shakespeare

"What a beautiful thing that you love someone so much that you care so much about someone else that you are willing to do whatever it takes."

"The psychological symptoms can get integrated into your sense of being a lot deeper for a lot longer before you build the awareness and understanding to take action to change it."

• Tame Your Inner Critic Workbook (mentioned as a tool for changing thought patterns)

• PMDD Pep Talk episode on suicidal ideation and PMDD- coming soon

• Shakespeare's quote: "There is nothing either good or bad, but thinking makes it so"

Instagram: @hermoodmentor

Youtube: @hermoodmentor

Website: https://hermoodmentor.com/

Looking for more support?

✦︎  Grab our FREE Symptom Mapping Kit- The first step to healing instead of dealing with your symptoms is to map your symptom pattern.

https://courses.hermoodmentor.com/symptommappingkit 

✦︎ Work with us - Schedule a session with our client onboarding team. We will run your symptom assessment to uncover drivers behind your bad moods and chat options for next steps.

Ready to learn how to reduce and manage your PMDD symptoms?

✦︎  Join us in the PMDD Rehab Course.

https://hermoodmentor.com/pmdd-rehab-course

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This episode came from a real-time shift I experienced while working with a client—one of those beautiful moments where the work I do with others reflected back and healed something in me. If you've ever felt like you're not "enough" reason to heal for yourself, I want you to know that whatever motivates you to get better is valid and beautiful. Your love for others can be the catalyst that transforms your life, and there's nothing wrong with that.

PMDD awareness literally saves lives. Your 30-second review could be the reason another woman finally finds this podcast and discovers she's not alone, she's not "crazy," and there is hope. The woman who finds us because of your review might be in her darkest moment, searching for answers just like you once did. Please take a moment to rate us 5 stars and share how this podcast has helped you—your voice could help save a life.

Every review spreads awareness. Every bit of awareness saves lives.

Remember: Your PMDD symptoms are not your personality. Your suffering is real, your experience is valid, and your future is brighter than your symptoms suggest.

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Watch the episode on Youtube:

https://youtu.be/lPqpqN2xKp0

 Navigating PMDD, Self-Compassion, and Identity with Nicole

In this episode of PMDD Pep Talk, Jes sits down with Nicole from Dope Kitchen to explore the emotional and psychological challenges of living with PMDD. Through a raw and heartfelt discussion, they uncover the complexities of self-compassion, identity shifts, and the impact of PMDD on personal growth.

Nicole opens up about her journey—from grappling with feelings of self-doubt and frustration to finding a path toward self-acceptance and healing. Together, they discuss the power of self-awareness, strategies for managing PMDD’s emotional rollercoaster, and how embracing one’s experience can lead to profound transformation.

Episode Highlights:
✨ How PMDD shapes self-perception and identity
✨ The role of self-compassion in healing and resilience
✨ Coping strategies for navigating emotional highs and lows
✨ The impact of PMDD on relationships and personal goals
✨ Practical tips for advocating for yourself and finding support

This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking validation, community, and practical insights into living with PMDD. Tune in for an honest, empowering conversation that reminds you—you are not alone.

❤️ If this podcast has ever made you feel seen, less alone, or more hopeful in your healing—please take a moment to subscribe, rate, and review PMDD Pep Talk. Your words don’t just help us grow—they help someone in the depths of their cycle find this support when they need it most. Every subscribe click, rate, and review helps us reach more people who are still suffering in silence. 

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Watch the conversation on Youtube:

https://youtu.be/sdqHKfHlCHA

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Find Nicole:

Instagram: @dope_kitchen

Youtube: @DopeKitchen

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You can find Jes:

Instagram: @hermoodmentor

Youtube: @hermoodmentor

Website: https://hermoodmentor.com/

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✦︎ Work with us - Schedule a session with our client onboarding team. We will run your symptom assessment to uncover drivers behind your bad moods and chat options for next steps.

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