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PMDD Redeemed | Emotional Regulation, Cycle Syncing, Monthly Cycle Hormones, Christian Women, Hormone Imbalance
PMDD Redeemed | Emotional Regulation, Cycle Syncing, Monthly Cycle Hormones, Christian Women, Hormone Imbalance
This podcast offers hope and healing for women struggling with PMDD, integrating faith in Jesus Christ with practical lifestyle practices. Host Lauren Collins, a registered nurse and fellow PMDD sufferer, shares her journey and insights to help listeners navigate their own struggles. The show emphasizes anchoring in God's truth while addressing hormonal imbalances and emotional regulation through a Christian lens.
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108. What to do When Your Thoughts Are Telling You You're Useless
I think we can all agree this is a big one for us ladies struggling with premenstrual dysphoric disorder.
Our minds play tricks on us that we're useless, lazy, have no purpose and that the world would be better off without out. That's a heavy blow to share, but it's really the reality that a lot of us face month to month.
So, how do we tackle these thoughts from a biblical perspective? Do we just
107. Replay from June 17th Live Training
Happy August!
After taking July off for summer responsibilities and a family gathering, I'm back at the mic!
This week, I'm airing the replay of the live training I did back on June 17th. I talk about:
- what it looks like to be dealing with premenstrual dysphoric disorder as a Christian woman
- what strategies we can start implementing right now to help work through PMDD
- and troubleshootin
106. Purity Culture, Shame & PMDD | with Ashley Hudson
This was such a great conversation with Ashley, as we delved deep into shame, purity culture and the message so many of us are believing based on how our brain operates.
I really feel this chat is so relevant to us ladies who struggle with the incessant voices of shame, condemnation and guilt in the luteal phase- particularly when it comes to shame around sexual sin or your past.
I hope this e
105. When Your Worst PMDD Decisions Are Filling You With Shame
We've all been there: We have these thoughts and desires that completely envelope us during the luteal phase, in our darkest PMDD moments.
Whether it's leaving your husband, quitting a job, moving, burning a relationship.
For some of us, those thoughts actually turn into actions. And we're often left with intense and immense guilt or shame after everything has settled.
In this episode, I share my
104. Mothering with the Holy Spirit... Even with PMDD | with Kennedy Taylor
Happy Thursday!
As a mom with PMDD, have you ever had the thought: "the way I'm responding is not how I want to live" after yelling again or losing it or just feeling like you have no capacity to hold it together for another minute?
You want to live in line with the Holy Spirit and to be a mom of peace, joy and gentleness, but it feels so out of reach sometimes.
In this episode, I'm chattin
103. A Scripture Reflection for Hard News | Philippians 4:4-8
Hey friends.
This episode is not a regularly scheduled one, but me sharing some recent difficult news about my pregnancy and inviting you into a process of meditating on Scripture with me when things seem to not go as planned.
Scripture is more than just words. Hebrews 4:12 tells us it's living and active. So when we choose to come to it, through times of joy and sorrow, it will change us. It
102. What Happens To PMDD During Pregnancy or Postpartum?
Have you ever wondered what happens to your PMDD if/ when you get pregnant, or after you have baby?
Does it just disappear and you're in the clear for the next 9 months or longer, since it's cycle related?
In this episode, I talk about the parallels of PMDD with these other hormonally-sensitive seasons, and how symptoms may show up. It not only gives you some understanding as to what's going on in
101. 4 Places To Begin If You Wonder Or Know It's PMDD
This episode is for you if A) you're trying to figure out if you have premenstrual dysphoric disorder, or B) you know you have it, but you are feeling overwhelmed or lost on how to manage it.
I cover 4 specific topics that will help you navigate PMDD that much easier. They're almost like that initial roadmap that so many of us wish we had or are longing for in this battle with PMDD.
I unders
100. 7 Things PMDD Has "Stolen" From Me
When you think of your struggle with premenstrual dysphoric disorder, do you feel there are certain things PMDD has "stolen" from you?
Broken relationships?
Distorted thoughts?
Feelings of inadequacy?
In this episode, I go through 7 of those things I've identified in my own life. It's a reflection that brings with it a lot of grief and lament, and reminds me of the brokenness still in this wo
99. REPLAY: Cycle Nutrition 101: Foods Your Body Needs in Every Phase with Danika Vanderpyl
This week we're doing a replay episode from way back in September of 2024! Maybe you've heard about how your body needs different foods in each phase of your cycle, and this episode takes a deep dive into this with my friend Danika Vanderpyl.
As women, we're not linear, robotic creatures that require one thing to fuel us all month long. Throughout each of the phases, our bodies need different thi
98. Nutrition For PMDD: Where To Begin
For the month of March, nutrition is what we’re talking about! If you’ve ever wondered where to start with food and what you’re putting into your body when it comes to helping manage your PMDD symptoms, I’m sharing it all here on this episode!
What I’m talking about are the core foundations for helping regulate blood sugar and reduce inflammation. These are a great (and essential!) place to start.
97. Understanding PMDD Dysregulation Through Scripture and Neuroscience, with Rosangela Atte
Feeling drained, overwhelmed, or out of rhythm during your cycle? You’re not failing God—and you’re not alone. In this episode, I sit down with Rosangela Atte, a Christian life coach who blends biblical wisdom with neuroscience, to explore how PMDD affects your nervous system, your emotions, and your faith.
We talk about:
Why PMDD weariness and struggle isn’t a spiritual failure
How your nervo
96. Aren't Women With PMDD Just Under Demonic Influence?
Have you ever questioned whether your PMDD symptoms are spiritual attacks, or something darker, rather than something happening in your body?
Have you thought: if I just believed harder, prayed more and was a better Christian, I wouldn't be dealing with all of this?
If these thoughts and more have come up, you're not alone. Women with PMDD who are also Christians deal with these doubts and que
95. Be Angry and Do Not Sin… But What If I Do?- With Elizabeth Andreyevskiy
Anger is one of those big PMDD symptoms that we don't love talking about. It feels uncontrollable, like you're being taken over by something. And then when it's all said and done, the shame and guilt are just as all-consuming.
In this guest interview episode with Elizabeth Andreyevskiy, an anger coach for Christian moms, we dive deep into what is going on below the surface when it comes to anger,
94. My Anger as a Christian Mom: The Story I Didn’t Want to Tell
"Working on my anger/ rage/ extreme irritability". Maybe not the most popular new year's resolution, but not any less important.
This is such a loaded topic, and as the title of this episode explains, a story I never thought I would share or wanted to share. It's that place of pain in my heart that feels too vulnerable, too exposed, and yet, here it is.
In this episode, I'm sharing my own story w
93. What Foundation Will Hold During PMDD?
For years, my theological foundation was pretty sandy, crumbly and wasn't holding when the PMDD (premenstrual dysphoric disorder) storm was hitting.
The despair, the doubts, the fears and anxieties would pile up and I would just keep spiraling down.
Then I started working on the foundation that I was building my values, beliefs and convictions on, the theology that would sustain me even through t
92. 50 Scriptural Truths + Affirmations When the PMDD Deception is Loud
If you've ever wanted to have a place to listen to truth after truth to build you up and remember God's truth and love in you life, this is the episode!
I remember so well when I was pregnant when I listened to a podcast episode with Biblical pregnancy + labor affirmations, and it was so helpful.
So this episode is just that. 50 different scriptures and truth affirmations that you can declare over
91. Navigating PMDD Through A Biblical Lens
How do you view your struggle with premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)?
Do you see it through the lens of Scripture — or as something happening to you without purpose or hope?
Are you interpreting your symptoms through God’s truth — or through fear, frustration, and discouragement?
Do you believe God can bring clarity, healing, and renewal here — or have you quietly stopped expecting anything
90. PMDD Root Causes Series Part 5: HPA-Axis Dysregulation
If stress makes your PMDD feel ten times louder, this episode will make everything click. We’re talking about the HPA axis — not in a science-heavy way, but in a real-life, “this is why I feel the way I do” way.
In this conversation, I’m naming the things so many of us walk through:
• feeling overstimulated just trying to get through the day
• snapping or shutting down because your body is already
89. PMDD Root Causes Part 4: Neuroinflammation
Big name, simple meaning: neuroinflammation means inflammation of the brain.
It might sound like another daunting characteristic of PMDD (Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder)...
But truly, when we understand what’s at the root of the problem, that’s where healing begins.
If you can relate to any of these symptoms in the week or two before your period—
brain fog
irritability
sensory overwhelm
e
88. PMDD Root Causes Part 3: Genetic Disposition
Hey friends, welcome back to PMDD Redeemed!
This week, we're chatting about how PMDD isn't "just hormones", but it results from the very fabric and blueprint of who you are: your DNA and genes.
I loved learning more about this root cause of PMDD, because it just seemed to "seal the deal" even more, of knowing it's not just about trying harder, being less this or more that.
The layers attached to
87. PMDD Root Causes Part 2: Serotonin Dysregulation
We're continuing on with our PMDD Root Causes series, and today we're chatting about serotonin dysregulation.
This episode has so much overlap to last week's episode, where we talked about how the GABA-A receptors misfire during the luteal phase.
The main issue again here is sensitivity: the receptors not responding well to a normal hormone, or in this case, neurotransmitter.
I talk about the ph
86. PMDD Root Causes Part 1: Hormone Sensitivity
So you feel like a different person every month.. like your thoughts, emotions, rational thinking - everything - gets hijacked.
But what's causing it? Why it is happening?
In this first episode of the series "PMDD Root Causes", we're chatting about what it actually means to have a hormone sensitivity in your brain, and how that causes PMDD symptoms to worsen.
We also chat about what we can start
85. PMDD Redeemed: Update on the Podcast. Yes, I'm back! 🎉
Okay, I'm back! It's been awhile, hasn't it?! But I'm so thankful for the time and space to recalibrate and focus on what God is wanting me to share with you!
As you can see, some changes have occurred! I speak more into this in the episode, so have a listen!
I'm so excited about this shift! And so excited to really, fully jump into the topic and struggle of PMDD from a Biblical, faith-based, nat
84. A Little Announcement About the Show
Hey friend! I have a very short and sweet announcement to share about the show. Yes, I am taking a bit of a break from the podcast to work on my own self, to do more in-person reflexology, take care of my daughter and return back to my home care nursing job super super part-time.
Trying not to see this as weakness or me running away, but more as a time to strengthen my relationship with my body
83. Why You Keep Doing the Habits That Make Your PMS or PMDD Worse
We've all been in the situation. We're doing the very things we know do not help us feel better. In fact, they bring on the anxiety again. They make us have that impending doom feeling. We get all the very familiar symptoms back.
And we ask ourselves, why? Why am I keeping on doing these habits?! It just doesn't make any sense!
In this episode, I talk about the very reason why it does make se
82. Stuck in the PMDD Spiral? Try This 5-Minute Reset Strategy
Feeling stuck in the spiraling thoughts and debilitating anxiety of PMS or PMDD? Do you feel like you just need a little reset?
In this episode, I share a quick 5-minute practice/ strategy that I've been using when it feels like I just need a minute to ground myself again and discern truth from lies. And it can be done in 5 minutes, 10 minutes or 2 minutes... really whatever you have time for.
So
81. 3 Places Where Your Identity Does NOT Come From
Happy Monday, friend! Does it feel hard to not base your identity, worth and value on what you're contributing to the world? Do you ever say to God "if you only gave me this, or did that, then my life would be like this"? Does your identity get tossed around every menstrual cycle when you're in the premenstrual phase and wondering how you're going to get through this one?
In this episode, I'm sh
80. Glutathione: What It Is & Why You Need It
Gluta-what?! Glutathione! It's a powerful detoxifying antioxidant! That's all I'm saying!
In this episode, I break down what the heck glutathione is, why we need it, what is impeding our livers in producing it and where to find it (hint: think nutrition!). If you're looking for natural, nutrition-based strategies for helping your liver with detoxing toxins and free radicals, have a listen to th
79. Why Blood Sugar Management is Vital For Hormonal and Emotional Regulation
This week on the show, it's all about how blood sugar management is vital for helping you stay regulated, both on an emotional and hormonal level.
You might think "isn't blood sugar stuff just for people with diabetes?" And to that I say have a listen to this episode to find out! You'll understand why this topic needs to be talked about more for helping us stay regulated, as well as learn a hack
78. ADHD, Motherhood and Menstrual Health: A Conversation With Annie de Villiers
Happy Monday, friend! This week, I have a special guest chatting with me about ADHD, motherhood and menstrual health issues. Yes, all those things packed into this great, big episode!
I know you'll be encouraged by this conversation, because I was. I felt so very validated and affirmed in my own wellness journey, and I pray the same for you!
Happy listening!
Lauren
Annie: "Hello, my name is Anni
77. Endocrine Disruptors: A Gentle & Christ-Centered Approach For Dealing With Them
Hey friend! Does it feel like all you hear about these days are all the bad, poisonous things in our food, make-up and laundry detergent? Are you feeling overwhelmed, burdened, or like it's just another thing you have to focus on?
I understand and get it. When you're bombarded with information like this all the time, it can weigh on your whole being.
In this episode, I share a very candid an
76. 4 Tips For the Mom Struggling to Get Outside
The outdoors and nature has a tremendous impact on our health and well-being. It can lower cortisol, increase Vitamin D, boost serotonin and dopamine. We all know the health benefits of getting outside. Yet, it can be hard to do and prioritize, especially when you have littles.
In this episode, I'm sharing 4 lessons I've learned over the last couple years with prioritizing getting outside. I am
75. Struggling to Get Enough Sleep? 6 Bible Passages About Rest, Sleep & Sabbath
Do you struggle do get enough sleep at night? Do you feel sluggish and drained throughout the day, chugging back all the coffee to make it through, only to feel wired and "productive" at night? Does it stem from a need to keep going, producing or pushing through to prove something, or prove yourself to God?
All good questions to be asking. This week's episode is chalked full of passages and vers
74. Exercise & Hormones: How to Move Well as a Woman With a Cycle
Hey friend! Are you looking for ways to better incorporate movement into your life that pairs nicely with your menstrual cycle? Or are you maybe on either extremes, of not moving at all and knowing you need to start, or over-moving to the point where your body is depleted, exhausted and doing the opposite of what you want it to do?
The reality is, our bodies as women, need different movement and
73. 5 Questions to be Asking Yourself if Stress Levels Are High
How are your stress levels these days, my friend? Does it feel like your burdens are really heavy and you're overwhelmed? I understand. There's a lot happening in the world and in our lives, from politics to kids, and it can feel like we're constantly drowning.
We know the negative impact that stress has on our bodies as a whole, so it's important to take a moment to slow down and assess where our
72. Want to Nourish Your Body But Don't Know Where to Start? Try These 4 Foods!
Nutrition! Such an important part of properly nourishing our bodies, hormones, mind and emotions. If you're struggling with PMS, PMDD, low energy, irritability, anxiety or brain fog, starting with looking at what you're putting into your body could be the "medicine" you need to feel better.
While this episode gives 4 overarching foods you can start integrating into your diet, in the third week of
71. Is Your Progesterone Low? 3 Signs that Might be Pointing to Yes
Hey friend! Have you been struggling with anxiety, depression, irritability or mood swings in the week before getting your period? Are your cycles irregular, inconsistent or short?
In this episode, I'm sharing 3 signs and symptoms that may be indicating your progesterone is low! Progesterone is a super vital hormone in the menstrual cycle that keeps your mood balanced and your luteal phase consis
70. 4 Passages That Show God is With You in Your Pain and Suffering
It can be easy to think of God just up there in Heaven waving a finger at us, saying "you should have this figured out by now" or "can you just pull up your bootstraps already?" But yet God is gracious and compassionate in the midst of our "figuring out", pain and suffering. Even when we're living in deliberate sin, he's still waiting on us and wants to restore us.
In this episode, I'm sharing 4 p
69. 2 Things I Removed in 2024 and 2 Things I'm Adding in 2025 to Balance Hormones
Happy New Year! And Happy 1st year to the podcast on December 18th! Crazy how times goes by!
I'm so thankful for each and every one of you who has supported and listened to this podcast! My hope and prayer is that it has blessed, helped and encouraged you on your journey through PMS, PMDD, mood swings and hormonal imbalances.
For this first episode of 2025, I wanted to share 2 things I ditched/ r
68. Holiday Overwhelm & Overstimulation? 5 Tips for Calming Your Nervous System
It's that time of year! We're celebrating Christ the newborn King and the start of a new year, which means your calendar might be full of social engagements, parties, family time, meltdowns, overstimulation and overwhelm.
It's joyful and celebratory, but it can still be a lot. If we're not aware and mindful of how we're doing, we can quickly start feeling dysregulated.
In this episode I'm sharin
67. Living a Life of Love With Jesus' Help | Advent Series Part 4
We all know the classic passage about love in 1 Corinthians. But when you read it, does it instill in you? Guilt, freedom, condemnation? When we're dealing with PMS or PMDD symptoms, and we clearly see we aren't kind or patient, and we're actually just downright rude and self-seeking, how do we allow the gospel to move in us that turns us away from self-serving to self-sacrifice?
This is the last
66. Joy Even When I Have Mood Swings?! Advent Series Part 3
Joy: it goes beyond just being happy and smiling all the time. Joy in Jesus is so much different than just being happy all the time, and it's even more pertinent when we're suffering, struggling or desiring something that just hasn't happened yet. However, how do we move beyond mood swings and how we're feeling in our premenstrual phase and truly root our strength in the joy of what Jesus has done
65. Finding Peace When it Just Doesn't Make Sense | Advent Series Part 2
We're onto our second week of Advent, and this week we're talking about peace. We've all heard peace thrown around by people: find your inner peace.. look within yourself to be calm. Lots of worldly advice that doesn't actually help. Instead, we need to find our peace from outside of ourselves, in God, the one who created us. So, if you've been asking questions like: What if I don't have enough __
64. How Do We Find Hope When Despair Is Loud? Advent Series Part 1
Are despair and hopelessness speaking a bit too loud these days? Are you finding it difficult to trust in Jesus and his promises amidst premenstrual anxiety and fear? Well, Christmas is coming, and that means Advent is here! If you don't know much about Advent, it simply means 'coming': Jesus is coming. He's still safely tucked in Mary's belly. She's probably getting more and more uncomfortable, a
63. Anxiously Trying to Conceive? FEMM Coach Bekah Yawn Shares Her Fertility Expertise
Welcome back to PMS Made Peaceful! This week, I chatted with Bekah Yawn, the fertility awareness guru and boy, was it a great conversation!
Here's a bit about Bekah: I am a daughter of God, a wife, and a mother of three children here on earth and three in heaven. After enduring multiple miscarriages and searching for answers, God revealed the importance of understanding and supporting my cycle nat
62. 3 Questions to Ask Yourself When the PMS or PMDD Feels Debilitating
Hey friend!
In today's episode we're taking a hard look at 3 questions to be asking yourself when the PMS or PMDD is debilitating. It can be so hard when we're in the thick of the anxiety, hopelessness, rage, self-criticism to take an objective view at how we're living our lives, but it's so vital! In true holistic fashion, join me in looking at your spiritual, physical and emotional health to see
61. Periods, Depression & Holistic Wellness: Listen to Aileen Orr's Story
Hey friend! It's Monday again, and I'm so excited to share this episode with you of my conversation with Aileen Orr! Aileen and I have been friends for years, and we love chatting about all things holistic and natural wellness, women's health, hormones- all the good stuff! So, we decided to make an official conversation of it and do an episode all about Aileen's experience with getting her period,
60. Take a Moment Monday: Are You Feeling Faithless Today?
Struggling with despair? Feeling frantic or like you're on the verge of breaking down? Questioning if you are loved or if God is near?
In this week's episode, we're having a quick chat about 2 Timothy 2:13: "If we are faithless, he remains faithful, for he cannot disown himself".
This verse has been extremely comforting to me this week as I have struggled with a lot of despairing internal dialogu
59. Stop the Stigma of Menstrual & Women's Health with these 3 Strategies
In today's episode, we're talking about the stigma and taboo-ness around women's health and the menstrual cycle. I think I can confidently say we've all experienced it and each of us has varying degrees of baggage, shame or discomfort around the topic.
I'm talking about how we can start gaining more awareness of our bodies and creating space for conversation, however you want that to look for you
58. 3 Core Pillars For Helping Solve Menstrual Health-Related Issues
The reality is, our bodies crave simplicity and getting back to the basics. We often think that balancing hormones, getting emotionally regulated, getting our energy back and not being overwhelmed involve a whole slew of things. Yet, it's really the exact opposite. The more we try to "do" and "force", the more stressed out we're going to be, and we all know how that leads to more negative health i
57. What are the Differences Between PMS, PMDD & PME?
Hey friend! In today's episode, I'm sharing the big differences between PMS, PMDD and PME (that is, premenstrual syndrome, premenstrual dysphoric disorder and premenstrual exacerbation).
We're looking at things like:
- diagnostic criteria for PMDD
- can you have all of these at the same time
- what is going on in your body and brain
- and what do we do with this information?!
I hope this informati
56. Take a Moment Monday: Does "Live at Peace With Everyone" Sound Hard Right Now?
Alright, friend! We're back to the first Monday of the month, and I'm getting back into our "Take a Moment Monday" episode! I want this episode on the first Monday of each month to be a bit more contemplative and reflective, and help you dive more into the word, which is the best place to know truth and be rooted in it!
So this week, I'm talking about Romans 12:8! Do you know the camp song that go
55. 3 Shifts to Make with Transitioning into the Fall & Luteal Season
Hey ladies! We're officially into the fall season, and in an energetic sense, that means the luteal phase! And I'm sure if you've been hanging around here, you feel the weight, heaviness and difficulty of the luteal/ premenstrual phase.
So, how do we transition well and give our minds and our hearts the space and permission it desires? This week I'm sharing 3 shifts you can be implementing to hel
54. Listen to the Regulate Your Emotions Workshop Replay, Part 2
Hey friend! This is part 2 of the Regulate Your Emotions Workshop replay! If you haven't listened to part 1, click here and have a listen!
This episode we get into the nitty gritty of who are you talking to? And who are you listening to?
I had a great time sharing this content on the workshop! I'll definitely do another one in the future, so come join in the fun!
Also, I'd love to hear from you!
53. Listen to the Regulate Your Emotions Workshop Replay, Part 1
Hey friend! This is episode #53, and I decided I would share the replay from the Regulate Your Emotions Workshop I did on August 27th! This is part 1, and next week we will have part 2 of the workshop!
I shared a bunch of stuff in this workshop, and after there's always this feeling that there's so much more to cover! But that's the beauty of sharing on a podcast: there's always another week to of
52. Cycle Nutrition 101: Foods Your Body Needs in Every Phase with Danika Vanderpyl
Hey friends! This week I'm so excited to introduce to you my guest on the show, Danika Vanderpyl! Danika is Certified in Holistic Nutrition, and shares all the goodness she knows about what foods, minerals and vitamins your body needs in every every phase of your menstrual cycle.
As women, we're not linear, robotic creatures that require one thing to fuel us all month long. Throughout each of the
51. Take a Moment Monday: Hearing God's Voice Over Perfectionism, Producing & Pleasing
Hey friend! We're getting back into the contemplative, "be still" kind of episodes I had offered when I first started this podcast. Originally they had been every other Thursday, but now they will be on the first Monday of every month. Keep your eyes out for "Take a Moment Monday"!
I brought them back a) because I wasn't doing them in my Facebook group, which was the whole reason for taking them o
50. Moving From Shame to Freedom | A Gospel-Centered Approach to Dealing With PMS & PMDD
Hello friends! This is the 50th episode of PMS Made Peaceful! This is wild and I'm so glad you're joining me for the journey! Thanks for everyone who has listened right from the beginning, or maybe you're just tuning in! So grateful for you!
GIVEAWAY!
As a way to celebrate, I'm doing a giveaway! Just leave me a review, screenshot it and message it to me on my Instagram account: @herbodysings
and y
49. Are Your Symptoms Worse This Month? 4 Things That Could be Causing it!
Does it feel like your PMS or PMDD symptoms are a bit (or a lot!) worse this time around?
Are you thinking what did I do or not do to make it this bad?!
Are you feeling extra irritable, anxious or self-critical
If this is you right now, have a listen to this week's episode. There are a bunch of reasons why this could be happening, but I've narrowed it down to four! I have found these to be some of
48. "I Just Don't Feel Like Myself" | What You Need to Know About Your Mood and Premenstrual Phase
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48. "I Just Don't Feel Like Myself" | What You Need to Know About Your Mood and Premenstrual Phase
Have you found yourself saying that before: "I just don't feel like myself"? Or maybe it's "I feel crazy" or "why can't I just feel normal"!
All these statements are so common when it comes to dealing with premenstrual anxiety or irritability or rage. It can feel
47. 5 Reasons You Should be Tracking Your Cycle To Better Manage Your Emotions
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47. 5 Reasons Why You Need to Track Your Cycle so You Can Manage Your Emotions
Cycle tracking! What comes to mind when you hear this? Trying to get pregnant? Maybe!
The truth is, if you are dealing with debilitating premenstrual anxiety, depression, overthinking, self-criticism- anything that is impacting your work, your marriage, your relationship with your
46. Remember This ONE Truth to Help You Get Through the Month
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46. Remember This ONE Truth to Help You Get Through the Month
Hey friend! Does it feel like your value and worth are completely dictated by how you feel? One minute you're doing great, feeling great and sticking to your healthy routines. And then the next minute you're overcome with anxiety, fear, self-doubt, self-criticism, which makes you feel like you just
45. Use This 9-Step Plan to Move From Out of Control to Emotionally Balanced
45. Use This 9-Step Plan to Move From Out of Control to Emotionally Balanced
Hey friend! Have you ever found yourself in the middle of the emotional spiral, and the next thought of what you need to do to get out feels utterly paralyzing? The decision fatigue, the decision overwhelm, wondering how you'll do it, what will help... it can feel like way too much to think about when you're in the heat o
44. 3 Things to Consider When You're Thinking of Going on Medications
44. 3 Things to Consider When You're Thinking of Going on Medications
Hey Friend! Are you at a point on your premenstrual mental health journey where you're considering starting on medications? Maybe you're struggling with intense anxiety, severe PMS, PMDD or unmanageable emotions, and you're wondering if medications are the next step.
I've been there, and in this episode I want to share 3 things
43. Self-Criticism Keeping You on the Bathroom Floor? 3 Questions to Ask When You Are Being Hard on Yourself
Hey friend! Have you been here before? You've traveled way too far down the self-criticism train, and now you are the worst person ever, everyone hates you and you're a failure. Suddenly all you can do is lay on the floor in a puddle of tears, or you're in fetal position on the shower floor.
Oof, yup, been there.
In this episode, I'm sharing 3 questions you need to be asking yourself when it come
42. Gut-ting to the Bottom of Mood Swings: The Mind and Gut Connection with Melanie Bourbeau
Hey friend! This week on the podcast I have another guest, Melanie Bourbeau! We talked about the link between gut health and our mood and just how this can be exacerbating premenstrual symptoms. Also, wish I could take credit for the great pun in the title, but AI wins again... :D
Melanie offers some really solid, practical and bite-size tools around diet, movement and habits for how to improve y
41. 4 Solutions For Moving Towards A Peaceful Premenstrual Phase | PMS Symptom Series
Wow, friends! We're at the end of the PMS Symptom Series! It's been a hoot & I have LOVED learning and sharing with you about the 4 main PMS symptoms as researched by Dr. Guy Abraham! They are anxiety, cravings, depression & water retention!
This last episode brings it all together. So if you're struggling with nervous tension, irritability, fatigue, cravings, bloating, headaches, brain fo
40. What Is Actually Causing The PUFFY FINGERS & TIGHT PANTS | PMS Symptom Series
Tell me if you can relate. Your fingers suddenly look like sausages. The pants that fit perfect last week are feeling real tight. You wonder why you look 5 months pregnant.
Friend, I've been there! And truth be told, it's not always comfortable or pleasant.
This week on PMS Made Peaceful, we're chatting about water retention, weight gain, swelling & bloating.
This is the fourth episode and sym
39. What You Need To Know About DEPRESSION & How To Fight It | PMS Symptom Series
Feeling hopeless. Asking what's the point of me even being here? Feeling alone & wondering if anyone loves you. No energy or desire to do anything.
Can you relate to any of these premenstrual symptoms? They all fall under the category of depression. This week on PMS Made Peaceful, we're talking about what is going on in our bodies biologically and on a hormonal level when it comes to symptoms
38. CRAVINGS! What Are They Telling Us & What Do We Do About Them!? | PMS Symptom Series
We're moving right along with our PMS Symptom Series, and this week on the show we're talking cravings!
It's a big one that a lot of women struggle with when it comes to their premenstrual phase & during menstruation.
There's tons of biology behind it, but also a lot of PSYCHOLOGY, especially from a women's health & wellness perspective. I'm sharing the causes, but also what we can do abo
37. What ANXIETY Is Telling You About Your Body & Hormones | PMS Symptom Series
The specific PMS symptoms you are experiencing each month are telling you a story about what is going on in your body!
Join me for the next 5 weeks as we do a deep dive into FOUR different PMS symptoms you might be struggling with each month. We'll talk about possible causes & what we can be doing about it.
Today's episode is all about ANXIETY (aka... irritability, rage, overwhelm, nervous te
36. Are Your Thoughts & Emotions Out Of Control? Use These 5 Tools To Get Grounded
You're at that point of feeling so overwhelmed, so caught up in your head, and it feels like you have no idea how you’re going to make it through the next hour, let alone the next week or two. It feels like nothing is certain in this moment; you forget what supports you have in your life, what you’re good at, who loves you. Your thoughts, feelings, emotions feel out of control, like someone has ju
35. "I Felt Very Irritable, Like My Skin Was Crawling" | A Conversation With Shan Wright
Hey friend! I have another guest interview this week, and it's with Shan Wright: Daughter of the King, mom to 4, wife of 13 years, RN and wellness coach!
She's digging deep into her story of when she first started struggling with her premenstrual phase and how the struggle bus continued when she got married, had kids... all those things that stretch us even more!
She also shares what helped her
34. How To Start Balancing Your Hormones When It Feels Intimidating
You know that getting your hormones balanced will help with the premenstrual symptoms, but does it feel really intimidating and illusive, and you're asking where do I even start?
I hear ya! There have been moments when I have asked the same question! Where do I even start?! What should I eat, what shouldn't I eat, do I need to take something for it? Even with being a nurse and knowing biology and
33. Wondering What Supplements Will Help You Feel More Regulated? Start With These!
Should I be taking supplements? What should I be taking? Will they help me feel more regulated?
Are you asking these questions when it comes to finding solutions that will help you feel more emotionally regulated during your premenstrual phase? You're not alone! Lots of women are wanting to start their wellness journeys towards more emotional stability with natural, holistic strategies, and supple
32. Find Your Anchor In This Verse When The Intrusive Thoughts Start Pouring In
Have you ever felt similar to a kite that is being smacked around by the wind? Do your thoughts just seem so volatile, so erratic, where they feel almost impossible not to believe?
I get it! I've been there, and it can just feel so so hard to know how to get anchored in those moments and not get sucked into the chaos and lies. In this episode, I'm sharing a verse (actually, it's just the first sev
31. Try These 3 Natural Solutions TODAY To Help Reduce Premenstrual Symptoms
Are you looking for natural and holistic ways to manage the premenstrual rollercoaster? Do you wish you could just "grab" a quick solution when you're in the heat of premenstrual anxiety or overthinking that you know will actually help you?
In this episode, I'm sharing just that! 3 natural and holistic habits you can be implementing TODAY that will be an asset for your coping toolkit when you're i
30. PMS Made Peaceful? An Update About Some Changes Happening Around Here
Maybe you're just joining in, or maybe you're an OG to this podcast (original gansta! ;) Either way, this podcast has had some changes made to it! Okay, a lot! New photo, new title, new tagline.. lots of change!
I wanted to share a bit about why I changed the name of this podcast from Premenstrual Anxiety Solutions to PMS Peaceful, as well as why I changed the tagline, etc etc!
So, have a listen!
29. "When I Am Afraid, I Will Put My Trust In You" | An Encouragement When Fear Is Taking Root
Is worry, fear and anxiety creeping in, and you're feeling untethered, thrown around by the wind and the waves of your thoughts?
If this feels like today, have a listen to today's episode. These verses were so grounding for me when I was in the middle of postpartum anxiety and feeling consumed by dread, anxiety and the "what if's", and I hope they help you feel more grounded too in who you can tru
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