PMDD Pep Talk

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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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 support, resources, or want to work with us? 👇🏻

https://hermoodmentor.com

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🎙️ *PMDD Pep Talk Podcast* is LIVE!  

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.

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 support, resources, or want to work with us? 👇🏻

https://hermoodmentor.com

Results vary. This is one woman's experience and is not a guarantee of the results you may experience. Although there is currently no cure for PMDD, our work aims to support the reduction and improved management of symptoms over time. Our services are designed to work alongside care from appropriately licensed healthcare providers, not in place of it. Her Mood Mentor does not provide medical advice, medical treatment, or medication management.

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 support, resources, or want to work with us? 👇🏻

https://hermoodmentor.com