In this episode of PMDD Pep Talk, Jes welcomes Monica Grohne, hormone health coach, certified personal trainer, and founder of Marea. Monica shares her transformative journey from enduring severe PMDD symptoms for 17 years to becoming the CEO of a groundbreaking wellness brand designed to support women's hormonal health.

They discuss the challenges of navigating PMDD, the power of micronutrients for symptom management, and Monica's creation of Marea—a drinkable supplement that simplifies the path to better cycles. Monica offers insights on the importance of awareness, curiosity, and self-compassion throughout the PMDD journey.

Episode Highlights:
- Monica’s journey from PMDD diagnosis to CEO of a wellness brand
- How micronutrients can play a foundational role in symptom relief
- The power of curiosity and self-awareness in managing hormonal changes
- Behind-the-scenes insights into building Marea and iterating on feedback from the PMDD community
- Redefining success as a business owner with PMDD

This episode is packed with wisdom, encouragement, and innovative solutions for anyone navigating PMS or PMDD. Don’t miss this empowering conversation!

❤️ 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/mUk1X4ou4K0

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Find Monica:

Instagram: @monicagrohne 

Marea Instagram: @mareawellness

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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 learn how to reduce and manage your PMDD symptoms?

✦︎  Join us in the PMDD Rehab Course.

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

In this episode, Jes interviews Lauren, a mother who overcame devastating premenstrual symptoms that were destroying her quality of life. For two years, Lauren struggled with severe psychological and physical symptoms that consumed 10 or more days of each cycle, impacting her marriage, motherhood, and mental health.

Her Symptoms Included:

Despite trying conventional treatments like therapy and SSRIs, Lauren found no relief—until she discovered a personalized, holistic approach to managing her PMDD.

Remarkable Transformation:

Lauren's Breakthrough Quotes:

From barely surviving to homeschooling her children, Lauren's story is a beacon of hope for anyone struggling with PMDD. Her journey proves that with the right support, education, and personalized intervention, transformative healing is possible.

Key Message: PMDD does not define you—it's just a chapter in your story, and you have the power to write the next one.

Lauren's Message: Even when you feel at the end of your rope, there is hope. With commitment and the right support, you can reclaim your life from PMDD.

❤️ 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/kHoF_2OvOvg

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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 learn how to reduce and manage your PMDD symptoms?

✦︎  Join us in the PMDD Rehab Course.

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

In this episode, Jes tackles one of the most misunderstood aspects of PMDD recovery: the limiting belief that "I've tried everything and nothing works." She dives deep into the psychology of healing, challenging you to shift from a fixed mindset to a growth mindset when approaching their PMDD journey.

Episode Highlights:

Jes breaks down the intricate process of healing, emphasizing that progress isn't linear and that small changes can make significant differences. She challenges the notion of a "cure" and instead offers a more holistic approach to understanding and managing PMDD symptoms.

Key Takeaways:

If you've ever felt frustrated by treatments that "don't work" or found yourself stuck in a cycle of hopelessness, this episode will provide you with a fresh perspective and renewed hope in your PMDD management journey.

Remember: PMDD is just a chapter of your story, not the entire book.

❤️ 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/lPqpqN2xKp0

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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 learn how to reduce and manage your PMDD symptoms?

✦︎  Join us in the PMDD Rehab Course.

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

Reclaiming Your Life from Endometriosis with Cindy Dabrowska RD

In this episode, Jes welcomes Cindy Dabrowska, a registered dietitian and endometriosis warrior, to discuss the complexities of living with and managing endometriosis. With personal and professional experience, Cindy offers invaluable insights into symptom relief, immune system optimization, and lifestyle changes for managing this chronic condition.

They explore the overlap between PMDD and endo, dive deep into how nutrition impacts symptoms, and break down actionable steps to improve pain, hormone health, and digestion. Cindy's empowering approach reminds listeners that a fulfilling life with endometriosis is possible through holistic support and strategic care.

Episode Highlights:

- The systemic nature of endometriosis: from infertility to digestive symptoms and bladder pain
- The importance of gut health and hormone balance in symptom management
- The limitations of traditional treatments and the role of functional strategies like nutrition and liver support
- Navigating the diagnostic process and the rise of non-invasive techniques
- How personalized, dynamic care can help manage and improve life with endo

This episode is a must-listen for anyone navigating chronic menstrual health conditions or seeking holistic strategies for relief and empowerment.

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Watch the conversation on Youtube:

https://youtu.be/hR4ckcnHbFs

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Find Cindy:

Instagram: @endo.fertility.dietitian

Youtube: @theendofertilityspace

Website: https://www.endometriosisdietitian.ca

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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 learn how to reduce and manage your PMDD symptoms?

✦︎  Join us in the PMDD Rehab Course.

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

Follow Cindy @fertilitydietitian and explore her YouTube channel, Endo Fertility Space, for more expert insights.

In this episode, Jes tackles one of the most misunderstood aspects of PMDD recovery: what "healing" truly means.

Many women equate healing with being completely symptom-free, but Jes offers a more nuanced perspective. She explains why symptoms aren't punishments but vital communications from your body, and why the goal isn't to silence these messages but to understand them.

Episode Highlights:

If you've been chasing a "cure" for your PMDD without success, this episode will transform how you view your symptoms and open new pathways to genuine healing. As Jes reminds us, "Your new life is going to cost you your old life"—but the transformation is worth it.

❤️ 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/3zc4k4UhNME

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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 learn how to reduce and manage your PMDD symptoms?

✦︎  Join us in the PMDD Rehab Course.

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

Katie's PMDD Journey

For almost 2 decades, Katie battled the relentless cycle of PMDD—navigating severe depression, crippling anxiety, and devastating suicidal ideation. As a scientist, she meticulously tracked her symptoms, discovering that half of each month was spent in debilitating darkness. Despite her background in holistic nutrition, traditional treatments failed, leaving her feeling hopeless and isolated.

In this episode, Jes sits down with Katie, a PMDD Rehab and menstrual health coaching client, to share her transformation. From skepticism to success, Katie's story reveals how small changes created a powerful domino effect that reclaimed her life in just three months. She opens up about the darkest moments, her scientific approach to healing, and how the simplest daily practices created the most profound shifts.

Episode Highlights:

If you've ever felt trapped in a cycle of suffering, Katie's journey proves healing is possible. Tune in for a raw, emotional conversation about breaking free from PMDD and discovering the power that was within her all along. This scientific skeptic's transformation from bedridden to thriving will inspire you to trust the process and embrace hope.

❤️ 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/2BI-xOefDkg

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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 learn how to reduce and manage your PMDD symptoms?

✦︎  Join us in the PMDD Rehab Course.

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

Ariele Myers is a Licensed Acupuncturist, Certified Herbalist, Womb Worker and founder of Wisdom of the Womb and The Fertile Mama Method. Exploring and attuning to the cyclical nature of all things, including the body, relationships, business and even money,

Ariele's passion is in infusing the ethos of the archetypal Yin/ Feminine back into life, for the sake of not only humanity but the planet. Lofty dreams, but luckily this includes play, dancing, pleasure, meaningful connection and deep rest.

Ariele's passion arises from the recognition that many of her patients who were struggling to conceive were ultimately disconnected from their cyclical natures. She recognized that a huge component of the epidemic of female infertility is a fundamental disconnection from the realm of the Feminine, including the body, the womb and the Earth.

Ariele's mission is to share this Wisdom of the Womb to empower women to understand their fertility and the power of their wombs, so that they can live as the Creatrix of their lives and create the families they desire.

❤️ 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/vL8IYhspKW8

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You can find Ariele:

Instagram: @wisdomofthewomb

Website: https://www.wisdomofthewombonline.com/

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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 learn how to reduce and manage your PMDD symptoms?

✦︎  Join us in the PMDD Rehab Course.

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

In this episode of PMDD PEP Talk, Jes explores the crucial difference between rest and distraction in managing PMDD symptoms.

She explains why understanding this distinction is vital for symptom management, breaking down how true rest activates the parasympathetic nervous system while distraction merely provides temporary relief.

The episode offers practical examples of both rest and distraction activities, emphasizing how even short 10-minute rest breaks can significantly impact symptom management.

❤️ 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/-aHANu4RNNc

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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 learn how to reduce and manage your PMDD symptoms?

✦︎  Join us in the PMDD Rehab Course.

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

In this episode of PMDD PEP Talk, Jes challenges the common belief that severe PMDD symptoms require equally intense treatments.

She explains how small, consistent changes can lead to significant improvements through the compound effect, sharing practical examples to demonstrate how daily micro-actions accumulate into meaningful results in managing PMDD symptoms.

❤️ 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/8it034XIfsw

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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 learn how to reduce and manage your PMDD symptoms?

✦︎  Join us in the PMDD Rehab Course.

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

For over 30 years, Alex battled the relentless cycle of PMDD—navigating severe mood swings, crippling fatigue, and devastating self-doubt. She tried everything: therapy, medication, even chemical menopause. Yet, hope felt like a distant dream—until she found a new path to healing.

In this episode, Jes sits down with Alex, a PMDD Rehab student and 1:1 client, to share her incredible transformation. From feeling powerless to reclaiming her health, Alex’s story is a testament to resilience, trust, and the power of a holistic approach. She opens up about the darkest moments, the medical trauma she endured, and the radical shifts that changed her life in just a year.

Episode Highlights: 
- The emotional and physical toll of living with PMDD for three decades
- Why conventional treatments failed—and how Alex found an alternative path
- The moment she realized she was no longer “chronically ill”
- Reclaiming life, making plans, and trusting herself again
- A powerful message of hope for anyone who feels stuck in the cycle

If you’ve ever wondered whether healing is possible, Alex’s journey will inspire you to keep going. Tune in for a raw, uplifting conversation about breaking free from PMDD and stepping into the life you deserve.

❤️ 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/B3VY4jYRfyM

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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 learn how to reduce and manage your PMDD symptoms?

✦︎  Join us in the PMDD Rehab Course.

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