Teen PMS came with chocolate, slammed doors, and a little grace. Midlife PMS? Meetings, responsibilities, and the expectation to “keep it together.”

In this episode of This Middle Life, Dr. Holly Rusher takes a humorous and honest look at PMS then vs. now — from emotional plot twists and mysterious midsection changes to the tiny overworked filter that keeps us composed in public.

But beneath the laughter is a bigger truth: midlife hormonal shifts are real, and they deserve more support — not dismissal.

If you’ve ever thought, “I’m not overreacting… I’m experiencing,” this episode is for you.