PMDD Pep Talk
Real talk about PMDD, hormones, and building a life that works with your cycle instead of against it. Hosted by Jes Fleming, founder of Her Mood Mentor.
Episodes
46 - Why Meditation Won't Work During a PMDD Meltdown
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 symptom escalation scale and matching the right tools to your current state. By tuning into this conversation, you'll equip yourself with practical strategies for
45 - PMDD Since Adolescence Why You Feel Emotionally Stunted
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, relationships, identity, and beyond. Together, we'll explore the grief of lost years and the hope of reclaiming your life from these symptoms.
What You'll Lear
44 - Jen's PMDD Story and Symptom Transformation
**Episode Title: Jen's PMDD Story and Symptom Transformation**
**Show Notes:**
From an unrelenting cycle of anxiety, rage, and debilitating physical symptoms, Jen's journey with PMDD (Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder) was fraught with search and struggle. For years, she questioned her sanity and sought remedies that failed to bring relief. But beneath her suffering, hope awaited—a testament to re
43 - Stop Calling Your Luteal Phase Hell Week
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 "hell week" could make a significant difference in your journey. If you’ve felt trapped by your cycle, this episode might just be the key to unlocking a new perspec
42 - PMDD and ADHD Why Iron Is the Missing Piece
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 to find relief, this conversation may hold the missing piece you've been searching for. We embark on an insightful journey that uncovers how iron, dopamine, an
41 - Yvette's PMDD Story and Symptom Transformation
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 and even reduce them significantly, Yvette shares her raw and inspiring story. Whether you're struggling with PMDD yourself or supporting someone who is, this ep
40 - Your PMDD Emergency Kit - What to Carry When Your Body Decides to Go Rogue in Public
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 that keep her grounded, encouraging you to create your own toolkit that meets your unique needs.
What You'll Learn in This Episode:
The importance of having a P
39 - How to Explain PMDD to People Who Dont Get It
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 for you. Learn practical ways to communicate your PMDD experience and ensure your suffering is seen and understood.
What You'll Learn in This Episode:
The neur
38. Emma W's PMDD Story and Symptom Transformation
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
37. PMDD Travel Tips: How to Support Your Body Before, During, and After Travel
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
36. Why Travel Triggers PMDD So Hard
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
35. Mariah's PMDD Story and Symptom Transformation
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 divor
34. Why Some Women Finally Get PMDD Relief
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.
33. The PMDD Myth That Kept Me Sick: Nervous System Regulation, and the Healing Power of Dynamic Range
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
32. Athena's PMDD Story and Symptom Transformation
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 tha
31. The PMDD Warrior Trap & What Actually Works
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 s
30. Emma J's PMDD Story and Symptom Transformation
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 dismi
29. The #1 Mistake Keeping You Stuck in PMDD
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 ma
28. 13 Free Ways To Support PMDD Symptoms
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.
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27. Alaina's PMDD Story and Symptom Transformation
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
26. Jade's PMDD Story and Symptom Transformation
Jade's PMDD Story and Symptom Transformation
When Jade first reached out, she was facing a heartbreaking cycle of physical and emotional symptoms that controlled her life. She shared that for over two decades, she had been preparing for and bracing against two weeks of debilitating PMDD symptoms every single month.
For 23 years, 10–14 days each cycle were overwhelmed by a 575 poin
25. Healing Through Subtraction for PMDD
Healing PMDD Through Subtraction for PMDD
What if managing your PMDD symptoms isn't about adding more to your plate—but about removing what's making things worse? In this eye-opening episode, Jes introduces the powerful concept of "healing through subtraction" and reveals how strategically removing certain foods, habits, relationships, and environmental factors can dramatically improve your PMDD s
24. Advocating for yourself in a physicians office
Advocating for Yourself: How to Confidently Navigate Doctor Visits with PMDD
In this solo episode of PMDD Pep Talk, Jes Fleming—Board-Certified Nutritional Therapist and PMDD Coach—shares how to confidently advocate for yourself in medical settings when seeking help for PMDD (Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder) or PMS-related mood symptoms. You’ll learn what to bring to your appointment, how to
23. Emily's PMDD Story and Symptom Transformation
Emily's PMDD Story and Symptom Transformation
When Emily first reached out, she was facing a decade-long struggle with debilitating PMDD symptoms that left her feeling hopeless and disconnected from her life. She described spending half of every month just trying to hold things together, navigating a storm of emotional and physical symptoms that disrupted her relationships, career, and c
22. The Hidden Gift Behind Your PMDD Mom Rage with Amanda Curry PT, DPT
The Hidden Gift Behind Your PMDD Mom Rage with Amanda Curry PT, DPT
What if your mom rage isn't something to fix, but something to understand? In this powerful conversation with trauma-informed physical therapist and somatic coach Amanda Curry PT, DPT, we explore the hidden gifts beneath anger and rage, why "calming down" isn't always the answer, and how your anger center is directly connected to
21. The Shocking PMDD Statistics No One Talks About (+ My Dad's Reaction)
The Shocking PMDD Statistics No One Talks About (+ My Dad's Reaction)
This isn't your typical pep talk episode, but it's the most important conversation we need to have. Jes and her dad Chris dive deep into the shocking 2022 research linking PMDD to self-harm and suicidal ideation, sharing Jes's personal 17-year journey with undiagnosed PMDD and the precursors that lead women down this devastating
20. Carly's PMDD Story and Symptom Transformation
When Carly first reached out, she was facing relentless PMDD symptoms that were disrupting her daily life, marriage, and mental health. She had been battling these symptoms since the age of 16—18 years of monthly chaos that consumed most of her cycle.
For nearly two decades, Carly was spending 21 days each month dealing with overwhelming emotional and physical symptoms that stole her energy
19. The Beautiful Truth About PMDD Motivation
Why We Don't Heal for Ourselves (And Why That's Actually Beautiful)
After seven years of working with PMDD clients, Jess shares a profound mindset shift that happened during a recent consultation call. She explores why so many women seek PMDD healing to help their loved ones rather than themselves—and why this motivation is actually a beautiful gift rather than something to be frustrated about. Th
18. Navigating PMDD, Self-Compassion, and Identity with Nicole
Navigating PMDD, Self-Compassion, and Identity with Nicole
In this episode of PMDD Pep Talk, Jes sits down with Nicole from Dope Kitchen to explore the emotional and psychological challenges of living with PMDD. Through a raw and heartfelt discussion, they uncover the complexities of self-compassion, identity shifts, and the impact of PMDD on personal growth.
Nicole opens up about her journe
17. Breaking Your Cycle Summit PMDD Interview with Nicola Smith + Jes Fleming
Host of the Breaking Your Cycle summit, Nichola Smith, interviews Jes Fleming, a nutritional therapist and integrative menstrual health educator who transformed her 17-year struggle with undiagnosed PMDD into a mission to help other women. After being misdiagnosed as bipolar and reaching a crisis point in 2017, Jes discovered approaches that gave her a symptom-free period within just 3 month
16. Rachael's PMDD Story and Symptom Transformation
Rachael sought help in November 2024 with a significant symptom burden of 440 points on her assessment. For over two years following the birth of her second son, she had been experiencing:
Intense anger and rage
Severe mood swings
Depression
Symptoms lasting 10-14 days each cycle
These symptoms were profoundly affecting her relationships with her husband and parent
15. Unlocking Pleasure, Connection, and Confidence with the Libido Fairy
Unlocking Pleasure, Connection, and Confidence with the Libido Fairy
In this episode, Jes sits down with Hannah Deindorfer, a sex and intimacy coach affectionately known as the Libido Fairy. With a background in somatic therapy and trauma-informed coaching, Hannah helps women with low libido rediscover pleasure and cultivate thriving relationships.
Together, Jes and Hannah break down myths aroun
14. Maia's PMDD Story and Symptom Transformation
From Desperation to Hope - Maia's PMDD Healing Journey
In this episode, Jes interviews Maia, who battled devastating premenstrual symptoms that consumed her life for over 20 years. For two decades, Maia struggled with severe psychological and physical symptoms that impacted her entire existence, affecting her relationships, career, and sense of self.
Her Symptoms Included:
Severe anxiety las
13. The PMS Elixir for PMDD with Monica Grohne Marea's CEO
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 f
12. Lauren's PMDD Story and Symptom Transformation
Lauren's Journey from Surviving PMDD to Thriving
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:
Extreme m
11. The, "I've tried everything for PMDD.." Mindset
The "I've Tried Everything" Mindset
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:
Unpacking the Fixed vs. Growth
10. Reclaiming Your Life from Endometriosis with Cindy Dabrowska RD
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 managin
9. What healing PMDD actually looks like
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
8. Katie's PMDD Story and Symptom Transformation
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 hopele
7. Chinese Medicine approach to PMDD with Ariele Myers
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. L
6. Rest vs Distraction for PMDD Symptoms
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 a
5. The Secret to Healing PMDD
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
4. Alex's PMDD Story + Symptom Transformation
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 transforma
3. Antidepressants and PMDD with Charlotte Herring (Outro's Lead NP)
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 e
2. Four differences between PMS & PMDD
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 abn
1. My PMDD Story
🎙️ *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
PMDD Pep Talk Trailer
Learn to HEAL instead of DEAL with your hormonal mood symptoms.
A dose of hope, humor, and healing for your PMDD journey.
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