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

In this episode of the PMDD Pep Talk podcast, Jes sits down with Charlotte Herring, a board-certified nurse practitioner, holistic health coach, and lead practitioner at Outro Health, a pioneering service for safe and evidence-based antidepressant tapering. Together, they dive deep into the complex world of SSRIs, discussing withdrawal symptoms and how they often overlap with PMDD symptoms.

They explore essential topics like the history of the PMDD diagnosis, the influence of the pharmaceutical industry, and the urgent need for informed consent when it comes to psychotropic medications. Charlotte offers eye-opening insights into hyperbolic tapering and shares practical tips for navigating life during and after SSRI treatment.

Whether you're navigating SSRI withdrawal, seeking holistic solutions, or advocating for better healthcare, this episode is filled with validation, wisdom, and actionable takeaways. Tune in for a hopeful and empowering conversation that champions informed choices and celebrates every step forward on your health journey.

Episode Highlights:
- The origins of PMDD as a diagnosis and its link to the pharmaceutical industry
- How to differentiate SSRI withdrawal symptoms from relapse
- The importance of informed consent and a holistic approach to PMDD
- Outro Health's groundbreaking work in hyperbolic tapering
- The critical need to celebrate every win in your healing journey

Don't forget to celebrate yourself—Charlotte and Jes remind us how powerful that can be!

❤️ 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/9272xvvyQCs

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Check out Outro for support with antidepressant tapering:

https://www.outro.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 breaks down the four key differences between PMS and PMDD: cause, duration, severity, and prevalence. While these conditions share some similarities, understanding their distinct differences is essential for proper diagnosis, symptom management, and long-term healing.

Jes explores how PMS typically stems from hormonal imbalances, while PMDD is linked to an abnormal brain reaction to natural hormone fluctuations. You'll also learn why PMDD symptoms can last up to two weeks, compared to just a few days for PMS, and why PMDD symptoms are often more severe and debilitating. Finally, Jes highlights the prevalence of both conditions and the importance of raising awareness to improve diagnosis and care for those affected.

Episode Highlights:
- The hormonal and neurological differences between PMS and PMDD
- Why PMDD symptoms last longer and hit harder
- The impact of PMDD on quality of life and daily functioning
- Why PMDD is often underdiagnosed despite affecting millions
- The importance of understanding these differences for effective symptom management

Tune in for this essential conversation to deepen your understanding of PMS and PMDD and gain actionable insights to support your health journey.  

❤️ 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

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In this debut episode of PMDD PEP Talk, Jes shares her raw 17-year journey with PMDD, from her first period to her eventual diagnosis and healing.

She details her struggles with misdiagnosis, relationship challenges, and how hitting rock bottom in 2017 led her to discover PMDD and develop an integrative approach to managing symptoms, ultimately inspiring her to create Her Mood Mentor- the virtual premenstrual clinic where she helps others with PMDD.

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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/jXzBUhiIbA0

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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

Learn to HEAL instead of DEAL with your hormonal mood symptoms.

A dose of hope, humor, and healing for your PMDD journey.

Join Jes from Her Mood Mentor for bite-sized episodes packed with hope, humor, and healing. 

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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