PMDD Pep Talk

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• 46 - Why Meditation Won't Work During a PMDD Meltdown 02.07.2026 37min

  In this episode of the PMDD Pep Talk Podcast, Jes dives into why meditation may not be your friend during a PMDD meltdown. Through her personal experience and professional expertise, Jes reveals the importance of understanding your PMDD sym
• 45 - PMDD Since Adolescence Why You Feel Emotionally Stunted 11.06.2026 48min

  Struggling with PMDD since adolescence can feel like a never-ending battle against a tide of emotions and lost time. In this episode, Jes dives deep into the journey of living with PMDD from a young age and how it impacts the flow of life,
• 44 - Jen's PMDD Story and Symptom Transformation 04.06.2026 42min

  **Episode Title: Jen's PMDD Story and Symptom Transformation**
• 43 - Stop Calling Your Luteal Phase Hell Week 28.05.2026 47min

  In this episode of the PMDD Pep Talk with Jes, we challenge the language used around PMDD and its impact on your experience. Jes delves deep into how words can shape your mental and physical response to PMDD symptoms, and why reframing "hel
• 42 - PMDD and ADHD Why Iron Is the Missing Piece 21.05.2026 39min

  In this episode of PMDD Pep Talk, Jes dives into the unexpected link between PMDD, ADHD, and iron levels, particularly focusing on ferritin, the storage form of iron. If you've tried every treatment under the sun for PMDD and still struggle
• 41 - Yvette's PMDD Story and Symptom Transformation 14.05.2026 1h 1min

  In this episode of the PMDD Pep Talk, we dive deep into Yvette's journey with PMDD and how she transformed her life with the right support and approach. From battling severe symptoms for half of her life to discovering the tools to manage a
• 40 - Your PMDD Emergency Kit - What to Carry When Your Body Decides to Go Rogue in Public 07.05.2026 19min

  In this episode of PMDD Pep Talk, Jes walks you through building your personalized PMDD emergency kit, offering a practical guide to help you feel more prepared when symptoms strike in public. With personal anecdotes, Jes shares the tools t
• 39 - How to Explain PMDD to People Who Dont Get It 28.04.2026 23min

  In this episode of PMDD Pep Talk, Jes dives into the important topic of explaining PMDD to those who may not get it. If you've ever struggled to put into words what you're experiencing or felt dismissed by those around you, this episode is
• 38. Emma W's PMDD Story and Symptom Transformation 23.04.2026 32min

  Join us for an inspiring conversation with Emma, one of our PMDD rehab students who transformed her life by addressing and overcoming debilitating PMDD symptoms. In this episode, Emma shares her journey from frustration and hopelessness to regaining control and joy in her life. Whether you're freshly diagnosed or have been navigating PMDD for years, Emma's story offers hope and practical insights into finding your unique path to healing.What You'll Learn in This Episode:• Emma's initial struggle with PMDD symptoms and how she found her diagnosis.• The specific symptoms Emma faced and their impact on her daily life and relationships.• How a holistic and nutritional approach helped Emma reduce her symptoms dramatically.• The fears and doubts Emma experienced before investing in her health journey.• The positive changes Emma saw in her life after working through PMDD rehab with Jes.Key Quotes from This Episode:"It's so worth feeling a little bit worse for a little bit because you feel so much better on the other side.""Your life is not going to feel like this forever. It's not. You are not stuck like this forever.""I can live more now without the constant fear of a symptom popping up."Resources Mentioned:See links below for all HMM resources.HMM Resources + Serviceshttps://courses.hermoodmentor.com/pmdd-resources_________________________________Listen to the PMDD Pep Talk Podcasthttps://courses.hermoodmentor.com/podcasts/pmdd-pep-talk-2_________________________________You can find Jes:Instagram: @hermoodmentor https://www.instagram.com/hermoodmentor/Youtube: @hermoodmentor https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCScMMMsmLZDfzjZEQ-1l9lAWebsite: 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 your Intro Session with our onboarding team and let's run your symptom assessment!https://courses.hermoodmentor.com/offers/Amd9gW98
• 37. PMDD Travel Tips: How to Support Your Body Before, During, and After Travel 16.04.2026 41min

  Get ready to embark on your next trip armed with powerful strategies to support your PMDD symptoms. In this episode, Jes shares comprehensive tips on how to manage your body and mind before, during, and after travel so you can feel more in control and less overwhelmed. Whether you find travel exhilarating or exhausting, these insights are your guide to a smoother journey. What You'll Learn in This Episode:• Why knowing your cycle phase is crucial when planning travel.• How to establish non-negotiable anchors for greater stability.• The importance of maintaining regular meals and hydration.• Specific strategies for reducing histamine responses while traveling.• Tips for protecting your sleep environment and managing re-entry post-travel. Key Quotes from This Episode:"Knowing where you are in your cycle is really important because the same trip can feel very different depending on where you are in your cycle.""Travel is always going to be a stressor for your body regardless where you are in your cycle phase, but it doesn't have to take you out.""You don't need a perfect trip; you need better tools, better awareness, and more preparation." Resources Mentioned:See links below for all HMM resources. HMM Resources + Services https://courses.hermoodmentor.com/pmdd-resources _________________________________ Watch the episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/Cj6QY_XIpQw  _________________________________ You can find Jes: Instagram: @hermoodmentor https://www.instagram.com/hermoodmentor/ Youtube: @hermoodmentor https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCScMMMsmLZDfzjZEQ-1l9lA Website: https://hermoodmentor.com/ _________________________________ Looking for support, resources, or want to work with us? 👇🏻 https://hermoodmentor.com
• 36. Why Travel Triggers PMDD So Hard 09.04.2026 26min

  Why Travel Triggers PMDD So Hard   If you have ever felt like travel completely throws off your PMDD symptoms, this episode will help you understand why. Jes breaks down how travel creates a stack of physiologic and nervous system stressors — from sleep disruption and dehydration to histamine load, blood sugar instability, digestive changes, overstimulation, and routine loss — and why it can be so hard to get back on track once you get home.   What You'll Learn in This Episode: • Why travel is not one trigger, but a stacked trigger environment for women with PMDD • How sleep disruption, circadian rhythm changes, dehydration, and blood sugar instability can make symptoms worse • Why histamine and mast cell sensitivity may be an added layer for some women during air travel • How constipation, gut disruption, and alcohol can quietly amplify PMDD symptoms while traveling • Why supplement and medication timing changes matter more than many women realize • How losing routines, regulation tools, and familiar structure can increase nervous system load • Why luteal-phase travel may need more protection and planning than follicular-phase travel • Why the “re-entry crash” after travel can hit even harder than the trip itself • What to focus on before, during, and after travel to better support your body and reduce symptom flares   Resources Mentioned: • Sleep and circadian rhythm support • Nervous system regulation tools • Hydration and blood sugar support strategies • PMDD symptom tracking • Travel recovery planning • Histamine-awareness strategies for women who know this is part of their symptom picture ───   Citations     1. Komada Y, Ikeda Y, Shibata S. Social jetlag and menstrual symptoms among female university students. Chronobiology International. 2019. PMID: 30395733 2. Menstrual disturbances and its association with sleep disturbances: a systematic review. PMCID: PMC10474748 3. Up in the Air: Evidence of Dehydration Risk and Long-Haul Flight on Athletic Performance. PMCID: PMC7551461 4. Gehlert S, Song IH, Chang C-H, Hartlage SA. Premenstrual dysphoric disorder: Epidemiology and treatment. Current Psychiatry Reports. 2009;11(6):449-457. PMCID: PMC4890701   HMM Resources + Serviceshttps://courses.hermoodmentor.com/pmdd-resources  _________________________________ Watch the episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/v0iMSdlRANA  _________________________________ You can find Jes:Instagram: @hermoodmentorYoutube: @hermoodmentorWebsite: https://hermoodmentor.com/  _________________________________ Looking for support, resources, or want to work with us? 👇🏻 https://hermoodmentor.com  
• 35. Mariah's PMDD Story and Symptom Transformation 02.04.2026 39min

  When Mariah joined us on the podcast, she shared her 6-year journey with PMDD — symptoms she spent years calling “really bad PMS” that were impacting her marriage, her motherhood, and her sense of self.   The Struggle: Mariah’s challenges included: Scary intrusive thoughts and feeling like her life wasn’t worth living during the luteal phase Dysphoria that had her “100% on the verge of divorce” one day and feeling great three days later Up to 14 symptomatic days per cycle A constant urge to flee — from her job, her relationships, her life Deep shame, believing she was just failing at being a woman Fear that her symptoms were making her an unsafe mom to her toddler   The Turning Point: A nurse friend asked Mariah if she might have PMDD. Everything clicked. She didn’t want birth control or antidepressants — she wanted to work with her body. Her mom found Her Mood Mentor on Instagram, and Mariah took the leap into our PMDD Rehab and one-to-one coaching program.   The Transformation: Within 4 months, Mariah’s symptomatic days dropped from up to 14 per cycle down to 3–4 — with significantly less severity. She stopped spiraling, stopped isolating, and started showing up as the present, safe mom she always wanted to be.   In Their Own Words: Here’s what Mariah shared on the podcast: → “I appreciate my body so much. Go body.” → “My husband and I are on the same team. It’s us against luteal.” → “I didn’t spiral.” → “I feel strong and like I can handle hard things.”   The Bigger Picture: Mariah’s story shows that PMDD doesn’t have to stay in the dark. Through personalized lab work, targeted supplementation, nervous system support, and relational tools, she transformed not just her symptoms — but her marriage, her motherhood, and her relationship with herself.   What This Means For You: Mariah’s transformation proves that PMDD doesn’t have to rob you of the things you love most. With the right support, you can: Reduce symptom duration and severity — even after years of suffering Stop the monthly spiral and build coping tools that actually work Turn your partner into a teammate instead of a target Show up as the mom, friend, and woman you want to 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.   HMM Resources + Services https://courses.hermoodmentor.com/pmdd-resources _________________________________   Watch the episode on Youtube https://youtu.be/Vmn9iXDt6Dw  _________________________________   You can find Jes: Instagram: @hermoodmentor Youtube: @hermoodmentor Website: hermoodmentor.com _________________________________ Looking for support, resources, or want to work with us? 👇🏻 https://hermoodmentor.com  
• 34. Why Some Women Finally Get PMDD Relief 26.03.2026 22min

  The Real Reason Our Clients See Meaningful PMDD Progress   Why do some women finally start seeing meaningful PMDD progress after years of feeling stuck, dismissed, and exhausted? In this episode, Jes breaks down what actually makes Her Mood Mentor’s approach different — and why real progress often comes from personalized, root-cause, capacity-aware support rather than generic symptom advice. If you have ever felt like you are trying so hard and still not getting anywhere, this episode will help you understand why.   What You'll Learn in This Episode: • Why PMDD is often misunderstood, misdiagnosed, and far more serious than “just bad PMS” • How delayed diagnosis, dismissal, and repeated failed attempts can wear down hope and make women lose steam • Why Her Mood Mentor clients get results through personalized, capacity-aware care that meets them where they are • How nutritional therapy, specialized lab testing, coaching, and nervous system work create a more complete path forward • The mindset and metacognition shift behind the H.E.A.L. method: Challenge → Awareness → Understanding → Agency → Aligned Action • The success metrics Her Mood Mentor tracks using prospective symptom tracking, including changes in symptom days, symptom burden, and quality of life   Resources Mentioned: • Her Mood Mentor H.E.A.L. method • Weekly community group coaching calls • Nutritional therapy support • Specialized lab testing many clients have never been offered and that many conventional providers do not routinely use • Prospective symptom tracking • Internal client outcome data • Upcoming separate episodes on testing and on the Challenge → Awareness → Understanding → Agency → Aligned Action framework with client quotes   ───   Citations   1. Chan K, Rubtsova AA, Clark CJ. Exploring diagnosis and treatment of premenstrual dysphoric disorder in the U.S. healthcare system: a qualitative investigation. BMC Women’s Health. 2023;23:272. doi:10.1186/s12905-023-02334-y 2. 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 Women’s Health. 2020;20:242. doi:10.1186/s12905-020-01100-8 3. Gehlert S, Song IH, Chang C-H, Hartlage SA. Premenstrual dysphoric disorder: Epidemiology and treatment. Current Psychiatry Reports. 2009;11(6):449-457. PMCID: PMC4890701 4. Mendiratta V, Lentz GM. Premenstrual Syndrome and Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder. American Family Physician. 2016;94(3):236-240 5. Eisenlohr-Moul T, Divine M, Schmalenberger K, et al. Prevalence of lifetime self-injurious thoughts and behaviors in a global sample of 599 patients reporting prospectively confirmed diagnosis with premenstrual dysphoric disorder. BMC Psychiatry. 2022;22:199. doi:10.1186/s12888-022-03851-0 6. Pilver CE, Libby DJ, Hoff RA. Premenstrual dysphoric disorder as a correlate of suicidal ideation, plans, and attempts among a nationally representative sample. Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology. 2013;48:437-446. doi:10.1007/s00127-012-0548-z 7. Prasad D, Wollenhaupt-Aguiar B, Kidd KN, de Azevedo Cardoso T, Frey BN. Suicidal Risk in Women with Premenstrual Syndrome and Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Journal of Women’s Health. 2021;30(12):1693-1707. doi:10.1089/jwh.2021.0185 8. Osborn E, Brooks J, O’Brien PMS, Wittkowski A. Women with Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder experiences of suicidal ideation and attempts. Frontiers in Psychiatry. 2024. doi:10.3389/fpsyt.2024.1442767   HMM Resources + Serviceshttps://courses.hermoodmentor.com/pmdd-resources  _________________________________ Watch the episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/nHWUdyKjEI0  _________________________________ You can find Jes:Instagram: @hermoodmentorYoutube: @hermoodmentorWebsite: https://hermoodmentor.com/  _________________________________ Looking for support, resources, or want to work with us? 👇🏻 https://hermoodmentor.com
• 33. The PMDD Myth That Kept Me Sick: Nervous System Regulation, and the Healing Power of Dynamic Range 19.03.2026 36min

  If you've ever been told to just calm down during PMDD, this episode is for you. Jes Fleming breaks down why nervous system regulation is about more than calming activities, how PMDD affects your stress response and emotional intensity, and why true healing requires dynamic range — not self-suppression. What You'll Learn in This Episode: • Why nervous system regulation for PMDD is not the same as being calm all the time • How PMDD affects stress sensitivity, emotional regulation, and nervous system flexibility in the luteal phase • The role of allopregnanolone, GABA, cortisol, and autonomic nervous system dysregulation in PMDD • The difference between suppression and repression — and how unprocessed emotions can worsen PMDD symptoms • Why calming activities alone may not be enough if your body needs movement, expression, boundaries, or stress-cycle completion • How to shift from trying to fix yourself into true PMDD healing through Jes's H.E.A.L. framework • Why symptoms and strong emotions may be communication from the body, not proof that you are broken Resources Mentioned: • Her Mood Mentor programs and the H.E.A.L. framework• Carl Jung: "Wholeness is not achieved by cutting off a portion of one's being, but by integration of the contraries." / "Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate."• Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor's 90-second emotion framework• Research on PMDD, allopregnanolone, GABA, heart rate variability, cortisol, and stress physiology Citations Mentioned: • Hantsoo L, Epperson CN. Allopregnanolone in Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD): Evidence for Dysregulated Sensitivity to GABA-A Receptor Modulating Neuroactive Steroids Across the Menstrual Cycle. Curr Psychiatry Rep. 2020;22(9):45.• Hantsoo L, Payne JL. Towards understanding the biology of premenstrual dysphoric disorder: From genes to GABA. F1000Research. 2023;12:F1000 Faculty Rev-410.• Landén M, Wennerblom B, Tygesen H, et al. Heart rate variability in premenstrual dysphoric disorder. Psychoneuroendocrinology. 2004;29(6):733–740.• Hamidovic A, Davis J, Soumare F, et al. Allopregnanolone Is Associated with a Stress-Induced Reduction of Heart Rate Variability in Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder. Psychoneuroendocrinology. 2023.• Hamidovic A, Davis J, Soumare F, et al. Blunted Cortisol Response to Acute Psychosocial Stress in Women With Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder. Psychoneuroendocrinology. 2024.• Beddig T, Reinhard I, Kuehner C. Stress, mood, and cortisol during daily life in women with Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD). Psychoneuroendocrinology. 2019;109:104372.• Bolte Taylor J. Popularized the 90-second emotional wave concept in My Stroke of Insight. HMM Resources + Serviceshttps://courses.hermoodmentor.com/pmdd-resources  _________________________________ Watch the episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/KRfl9fmAEAw  _________________________________ You can find Jes:Instagram: @hermoodmentorYoutube: @hermoodmentorWebsite: https://hermoodmentor.com/  _________________________________ Looking for support, resources, or want to work with us? 👇🏻 https://hermoodmentor.com  
• 32. Athena's PMDD Story and Symptom Transformation 19.02.2026 24min

  Athena's PMDD Story: From 15 Symptomatic Days a Month to Reclaiming Her Life   Opening Hook (The "Before" State) When Athena joined us on the podcast, she shared her journey with PMDD — a condition that had taken over nearly half of every month of her life. For one to two years, she had been experiencing severe mood swings, debilitating physical symptoms, and a creeping sense of isolation that was quietly pulling her away from the people, events, and experiences she loved most.   The Struggle (Symptoms & Challenges) Athena's challenges included:  Severe mood swings lasting up to 15 days of moderate-to-severe symptoms — half of every single month  Debilitating physical symptoms including nausea, vomiting, spotting, and breast pain that were new and alarming  Social isolation — missing weddings, celebrations, and meaningful life milestones because she simply couldn't show up  Crash-and-burn cycles from over-scheduling her "good" follicular and ovulatory phases to compensate for lost luteal time  Depleted mineral profile revealed through Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA) that wasn't visible in standard blood labs  People-pleasing and perfectionism that made it nearly impossible to voice her needs or set boundaries — leaving her to suffer in silence   The Turning Point After working with a naturopath who confirmed her estrogen and progesterone imbalances, Athena still felt stuck. She knew something deeper needed to shift. As someone who described herself as "hippie, woo woo" and drawn to alternative healing, she wasn't willing to default to birth control or antidepressants — she wanted a sustainable foundation. After hitting rock bottom in December/January, she finally reached out to Her Mood Mentor and said: "Okay. I'm worth it."    The Transformation (The "After" State) Through the PMDD Rehab one-to-one program with Her Mood Mentor — a four-month intensive that combined nutritional therapy, Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA), nervous system regulation practices, and mindset work — Athena experienced a profound shift. She went from spending 15 days a month in survival mode to feeling equipped, empowered, and genuinely hopeful about her hormonal future — including future life seasons like pregnancy and menopause.   In Her Own Words   Here's what Athena shared on the podcast:   👉 "Knowledge is power — education is empowerment for sure."  👉 "I feel like I became an adult, almost like a mature woman with my health. To have these tools in my toolbox is a game changer."  👉 "Speaking my needs — I can't emphasize that enough. I didn't think I would get that out of working with you, but here I am. I feel more empowered to share my needs."  👉 "It's a practice. I trust myself and I am playful, not perfect — getting rid of the people-pleasing and perfectionism tendencies and stepping into my power."  👉 "It's no longer in the hole, the dark cave. There's a light at the end of the tunnel. You might not see it now, but you will get there."    The Bigger Picture (Key Takeaway)   Athena's story shows that PMDD doesn't have to define you — or take away half your life. Through a root-cause approach that addressed minerals, nervous system regulation, cycle literacy, and self-advocacy, she found not just symptom relief, but a deeper relationship with herself, her body, and the people around her.   What This Means For You   Athena's transformation proves that PMDD doesn't have to steal the best weeks of your month, your relationships, or your sense of self. With the right approach and support, you can:    Reduce the number of symptomatic days and stop spending half your month in survival mode  Understand your cycle deeply so your body's signals feel like information — not threats  Regulate your nervous system through nutrition, minerals, and somatic practices  Rebuild your social life and stop missing the milestones and moments that matter most  Find your voice — learn to communicate your needs, set boundaries, and build a real support system around you   ❤️ 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.   Listen to the episode on the PMDD Pep Talk Podcast: ___________________________________ Watch the episode on Youtube https://youtu.be/BTTc_tj-ZyQ    You can find Jes: Instagram: @hermoodmentor Youtube: @hermoodmentor Website: https://hermoodmentor.com/ _________________________________ Looking for support, resources, or want to work with us? 👇🏻 https://hermoodmentor.com
• 31. The PMDD Warrior Trap & What Actually Works 05.02.2026 35min

  The PMDD Warrior Trap – What Actually Works The language we use to describe our PMDD experience matters more than you think. In this episode, Jes challenges the popular "PMDD warrior" mentality and reveals why positioning yourself at war with your body might be the very thing hindering your healing. She offers a compassionate reframe that transforms how you relate to your symptoms and ultimately supports true healing.   What You'll Learn in This Episode:  Why the warrior mentality keeps you stuck – Fighting your body creates chronic nervous system activation, preventing the safety your body needs to heal and making you miss important signals your symptoms are trying to communicate  The hidden cost of battle language – How war metaphors create internal fragmentation, automatic negative thoughts like "my body is betraying me," and perpetuate a victim mindset that blocks integration and wholeness  What your symptoms are really trying to tell you – Your body isn't the enemy; it's communicating unmet needs, unprocessed emotions, and unsustainable patterns through your symptoms  The powerful shift from warrior to witness – Moving from fighting to curiosity, from control to collaboration, and treating your body like a scared, suffering child rather than an adversary  Practical reframes that support actual healing – Creating safety over strength, asking "what does my body need?" instead of "how do I fix this?", and directing your warrior energy outward at systems, not inward at your body  How to integrate rather than separate – Understanding that PMDD isn't something you have, it's something you're experiencing in response to multiple factors, and healing requires working with your cyclical nature, not against it   Resources Mentioned: ACOG statement on menstrual cycle as vital sign (2015) https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26595586/ AAP statement on menstrual cycle as vital sign (2016) https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/118/5/2245/69874/Menstruation-in-Girls-and-Adolescents-Using-the?autologincheck=redirected# Episode 9: What Healing PMDD Actually Looks Like (link this previous episode)   Help us spread PMDD Awareness and Hope:: Rate & Review This Podcast 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. _________________________________ Watch the episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/vxIjPxkEglw  _________________________________ You can find Jes: Instagram: @hermoodmentor Youtube: @hermoodmentor Website: https://hermoodmentor.com/ _________________________________ Looking for support, resources, or want to work with us? 👇🏻 https://hermoodmentor.com
• 30. Emma J's PMDD Story and Symptom Transformation 29.01.2026 36min

  When Emma joined us on the podcast, she shared her journey with PMDD that had shaped her life for 17 years before she could even name it. For nearly two decades, she had been dealing with debilitating mood swings, depression, and overwhelming symptoms that were affecting her work, relationships, and ability to function in daily life. Since her teenage years, Emma experienced these cycles but dismissed them, thinking they were just part of life—until they became impossible to ignore.   Emma's challenges included: Two full weeks of symptoms every cycle, starting at ovulation Severe depression and mood swings that felt like "a different person" Crushing fatigue and complete lack of motivation Overwhelming irritability where normal daily messes felt like "the absolute end of the world" Inability to maintain plans with friends, constantly canceling last minute Struggling to work even a low-stress job, having to reduce hours A constant feeling of being overwhelmed with "swirling, whirling, icky feelings" she couldn't name Deep resentment toward her body and her cycle Questioning her sanity and desperately searching for treatments that worked     After years of trying various treatments—SSRIs, birth control, psychiatric medications—Emma found some relief but didn't want to stay on medications long-term. She knew she wanted to have children in the future and was concerned about unknown long-term health impacts. Despite fears that she had "tried everything" and worries about extreme dietary restrictions, Emma decided to invest in an integrative approach to PMDD through Her Mood Mentor's program.   Through a personalized, self-led integrative program focused on nutrition, lifestyle, mindset work, and nervous system regulation, Emma experienced a dramatic transformation in just four months. Her symptom burden dropped by 221 points (from 513 to 292 on a comprehensive symptom assessment), and she went from two weeks of moderate-to-severe symptoms down to just 3-4 days of mild-to-moderate symptoms—with one completely symptom-free cycle. Most remarkably, Emma was able to safely taper off birth control and lithium (medications she'd been on for three years) with zero negative side effects, and is now preparing to taper off her SSRI as well.   Here's what Emma shared on the podcast: 👉 "I feel like my world is opening up." 👉 "I'm able to do things and show up in my life." 👉 "I feel like I can look ahead at the future and see possibilities and not just be in survival mode." 👉 "I'm a lot more capable than I thought I was." 👉 "I can't believe I'm smiling at work on day two of my cycle."   Emma's story shows that PMDD recovery isn't just about symptom reduction—it's about complete life transformation. Through a collaborative, paced approach that honored her lifestyle, combined nutritional therapy, lab testing, mindset work, and nervous system regulation, she found freedom from symptoms that had controlled her life for 17 years. The work wasn't extreme or restrictive; it was personalized, compassionate, and sustainable.   Emma's transformation proves that PMDD doesn't have to define your life or limit your future. With the right integrative support, you can:   Reduce symptom duration from weeks to just days Lower symptom severity from debilitating to manageable Show up reliably for work, relationships, and your life Safely reduce or eliminate medications (with medical supervision) Build a foundation of health for future goals like pregnancy Develop sustainable lifestyle changes without extreme restrictions Transform your relationship with your body from resentment to compassion Move from survival mode to seeing possibilities for your future   Looking for PMDD support?   ❤️ 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.  _________________________________ Watch the episode on Youtube  https://youtu.be/XuuOssTfPv4 _________________________________ You can find Jes:  Instagram: @hermoodmentor Youtube: @hermoodmentor Website: https://hermoodmentor.com/ _________________________________ Looking for support, resources, or want to work with us? 👇🏻 https://hermoodmentor.com
• 29. The #1 Mistake Keeping You Stuck in PMDD 22.01.2026 46min

  The #1 Mistake Keeping You Stuck in PMDD If you're only working on your PMDD when symptoms hit, you're stuck in damage control mode—and it's keeping you from real healing. In this episode, Jess breaks down the PMDD damage control cycle that traps so many women and reveals why the best time to address your hormonal mood symptoms is actually when you feel good. Discover how to shift from reactive management to proactive healing with a whole-cycle approach that actually creates lasting change. _________________________________ What You'll Learn in This Episode: • The PMDD damage control cycle and why it keeps you feeling like you're always playing catch-up in life • Why waiting until you're symptomatic to address PMDD is the #1 mistake keeping you stuck (and what to do instead) • The difference between PMDD whiplash, PMDD amnesia, and PMDD denial—and how they work together to sabotage your healing • Why you can't build a foundational system while you're peak symptomatic (and when you actually can) • The critical distinction between reduction strategies and management techniques—and when to use each one • How the damage control cycle perpetuates shame, guilt, and negative beliefs about yourself month after month • Why most women are losing six months of their year to PMDD symptoms and how a whole-cycle approach changes everything • The neurochemical and nervous system shifts behind PMDD whiplash that make you feel like two different people   _________________________________ Links + Resources Mentioned: Instagram Posts PMDD Whiplash The PMDD Cycle PMDD Amnesia PMDD Denial Podcast Episodes Episode 2: Four Differences Between PMS and PMDD Episode 5: The Secret to Healing PMDD Episode 9: What Healing PMDD Actually Looks Like Blog Articles Differences Between PMS and PMDD PMDD vs. Bipolar Misdiagnosis Free Resource Symptom Mapping Kit   Help us spread PMDD Awareness and Hope: Rate & Review This Podcast 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. _________________________________ Watch the episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/mthJG4wQyHQ _________________________________ You can find Jes: Instagram: @hermoodmentor Youtube: @hermoodmentor Website: https://hermoodmentor.com/ _________________________________ Looking for support, resources, or want to work with us? 👇🏻 https://hermoodmentor.com
• 28. 13 Free Ways To Support PMDD Symptoms 15.01.2026 1h 6min

   13 Free Ways To Support PMDD Symptoms Discover 13 foundational, free (or low-cost) strategies that can transform your PMDD symptoms without spending a dime. Jes breaks down why these basics matter more than expensive supplements or complicated protocols, and shares practical ways to implement them even when you're struggling with worthiness or overwhelm.  _________________________________ What You'll Learn in This Episode: • Why foundational supports are non-negotiable—even the best supplements won't work without them • How to optimize your light relationship for better sleep, hormones, and mood regulation • Simple hydration strategies that support cellular communication and hormone detoxification • Sleep hygiene practices that work with your circadian rhythm • Nutritional foundations that don't require perfection or a big budget • How to navigate the mindset blocks that keep you from prioritizing free self-care  _________________________________ Key Quotes from This Episode: "You can meditate all day. You can pray all day. If you're not eating food, if you're not eating food regularly, if you're not eating to your total daily energy expenditure, if you're not eating macronutrient balanced meals, you will have symptoms." "Just because your symptoms are so severe, it doesn't mean you need a severe intervention to match that. The cumulative effect of many small changes and many small supports can make a huge difference." "Correcting, monitoring, and managing your relationship with light will change your life. Mic drop, end of story." "You don't need a lobotomy. You probably don't need a surgery. You don't even potentially need invasive medications."  _________________________________ Resources Mentioned: • Episode 5: "The Secret to Healing PMDD"  • Episode 6: "Rest versus Distraction"  • Episode 9: "What Healing PMDD Actually Looks Like"  • Episode 25: “Healing Through Subtraction for PMDD” • Seasonal Depression and PMDD Workshop  • Her Mood Mentor blog post on Vitamin D and PMDD • Her Mood Mentor programs and courses  _________________________________ Watch the episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/ZW7fVxwBNwc _________________________________ You can find Jes: Instagram: @hermoodmentor Youtube: @hermoodmentor Website: https://hermoodmentor.com/ _________________________________ Looking for support, resources, or want to work with us? 👇🏻 https://hermoodmentor.com    
• 27. Alaina's PMDD Story and Symptom Transformation 11.12.2025 45min

  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.  _________________________________ Watch the episode on Youtube https://youtu.be/5gxJjW0eO3E _________________________________ You can find Jes: Instagram: @hermoodmentor Youtube: @hermoodmentor Website: https://hermoodmentor.com/ _________________________________   Looking for support, resources, or want to work with us? 👇🏻 https://hermoodmentor.com