PMDD Pep Talk

• 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 journey—from grappling with feelings of self-doubt and frustration to finding a path toward self-acceptance and healing. Together, they discuss the power of self-awareness, strategies for managing PMDD’s emotional rollercoaster, and how embracing one’s experience can lead to profound transformation. Episode Highlights:✨ How PMDD shapes self-perception and identity ✨ The role of self-compassion in healing and resilience ✨ Coping strategies for navigating emotional highs and lows ✨ The impact of PMDD on relationships and personal goals ✨ Practical tips for advocating for yourself and finding support This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking validation, community, and practical insights into living with PMDD. Tune in for an honest, empowering conversation that reminds you—you are not alone. ❤️ 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 conversation on Youtube: https://youtu.be/sdqHKfHlCHA _________________________________ Find Nicole: Instagram: @dope_kitchen Youtube: @DopeKitchen _________________________________ You can find Jes: Instagram: @hermoodmentor Youtube: @hermoodmentor Website: https://hermoodmentor.com/ _________________________________ Looking for more support? ✦︎ Join our PMDD Community where we are sharing additional resources and offering practitioner-led support sessions. https://courses.hermoodmentor.com/pmdd-support-community Ready to learn how to reduce and manage your PMDD symptoms? ✦︎ Join us in the PMDD Rehab Course. https://hermoodmentor.com/pmdd-rehab-course

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• 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 months. She now runs Her Mood Mentor Virtual Premenstrual Clinic, helping women reclaim their lives from severe premenstrual symptoms. Episode Highlights: What is PMDD? Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder - much more severe than regular PMS Occurs during luteal phase (up to 14-16 days before period) Includes rage, depression, anxiety, brain fog, severe physical symptoms Affects daily functioning and relationships Root Causes Genetic factors (30-80% heritability) Sensitivity to hormone fluctuations (especially progesterone metabolite) HPA axis dysregulation and trauma connections Links to neurodivergence (ADHD) Natural Solutions Nutrition: 75+ grams protein daily, blood sugar regulation, mineral support Gut Health: 90% of serotonin made in gut; proper digestion essential for hormone detox Sleep & Light: Blue light management, circadian rhythm optimization Nervous System: Blood sugar stability as foundation before other interventions Practical Action Symptom Mapping: Track symptoms visually for 2-3 months to identify patterns, aid diagnosis, and target specific issues Takeaway Recovery is possible when addressing root causes rather than just managing symptoms. ❤️ 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/y9BSynR6ZjY _________________________________ You can find Jes: Instagram: @hermoodmentor Youtube: @hermoodmentor Website: https://hermoodmentor.com/ _________________________________ Looking for more support? ✦︎ Schedule an Intro Session with Jes and lets run your symptom assessment! Ready to learn how to reduce and manage your PMDD symptoms? ✦︎ Join us in the PMDD Rehab Course.

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• 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 around sex, pleasure, and long-term intimacy, exploring everything from responsive desire to scheduling sex and redefining what intimacy looks like. Hannah shares her personal journey from disconnection to empowerment, revealing practical tips for bridging daily life and intimacy with a partner. They dive deep into pleasure physiology, why 12-minute encounters aren't enough, and the societal misconceptions that hold women back from fully embracing their sexual and emotional selves. Whether you're navigating PMDD, hormonal challenges, or just looking to enhance your connection, this episode is packed with relatable advice, education, and inspiration. Get ready for candid conversation, myth-busting insights, and tangible takeaways to revolutionize your intimate life. Episode Highlights: - How understanding responsive desire and the importance of tumescence can transform sexual experiences - Busting myths around spontaneity in sex and redefining what intimacy looks like in long-term relationships - The power of education in overcoming shame and unlocking pleasure - Practical tips for bridging daily life and intimacy, including scheduling sex and creating a "sex menu" - The surprising ripple effects of sexual healing on confidence, communication, and overall well-being ❤️ 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 conversation on Youtube: https://youtu.be/OjicmbHLuwg _________________________________ Find Hannah: Instagram: @thelibidofairy Youtube: @thelibidofairy _________________________________ You can find Jes: Instagram: @hermoodmentor Youtube: @hermoodmentor Website: https://hermoodmentor.com/ _________________________________ Looking for more support? ✦︎ Join our PMDD Community where we are sharing additional resources and offering practitioner-led support sessions. https://courses.hermoodmentor.com/pmdd-support-community Ready to learn how to reduce and manage your PMDD symptoms? ✦︎ Join us in the PMDD Rehab Course. https://hermoodmentor.com/pmdd-rehab-course

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• 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 parents, as well as impairing her ability to parent effectively. By early March 2025, Rachael's follow-up assessment showed remarkable improvement: Final symptom burden: 193 points Total reduction: 247 points Reduced symptoms in severity and duration Duration: Approximately 4 months of support Rachael expressed the profound impact of the program on her life: "I don't hate myself anymore." "I feel happy and hopeful and so much less doom and dread." "I'm not scared to go out in my luteal phase." "I was surviving before and now I'm enjoying my life, my kids, my marriage and myself.” These statements reflect not just symptom reduction but a fundamental shift in her self-perception, emotional well-being, and ability to engage with the world—particularly during what was previously her most challenging time of the month. Rachael's case demonstrates the life-changing potential of addressing cyclical mood and emotional disorders with comprehensive and personalized protocols. ❤️ 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/EXNWY3HsZeY _________________________________ You can find Jes: Instagram: @hermoodmentor Youtube: @hermoodmentor Website: https://hermoodmentor.com/ _________________________________ Looking for more support? ✦︎ Join our PMDD Community where we are sharing additional resources and offering practitioner-led support sessions. https://courses.hermoodmentor.com/pmdd-support-community Ready to learn how to reduce and manage your PMDD symptoms? ✦︎ Join us in the PMDD Rehab Course. https://hermoodmentor.com/pmdd-rehab-course

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• 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 lasting 7-10 days Intense irritability and sensitivity Persistent suicidal thoughts Extreme self-criticism Debilitating breast tenderness Chronic fatigue Irregular menstrual cycles (40-55 days) Despite trying various treatments including birth control and holistic approaches, Maia found no relief—until she discovered an integrative approach to managing her PMDD. Remarkable Transformation: Started working with Jes in September 2023 Initial state: Severe symptoms across psychological and physical domains Results after just 3 months: Reduced symptomatic days from 10+ to 5 Normalized cycle length from 40-55 days down to 33/34 days No severe symptoms in final tracked cycle Significant reduction in symptom intensity Improved self-understanding and body connection Regained hope and life purpose Maia's Breakthrough Quotes: "I'm not going to gaslight myself about this anymore" "Small actions taken imperfectly create big changes" "This feels like the beginning of something incredible" "I felt so disconnected from my cycle my whole life" "There are possibilities in the air now" From feeling fundamentally broken to discovering cycle wisdom, Maia's story is a beacon of hope for anyone struggling with PMDD. Her journey proves that with the right support, education, and personalized intervention, transformative healing is possible. Key Message: PMDD is just a chapter in your story—not the entire book. Maia's Message: Trust yourself. You are more capable than you believe, and healing is possible, even after decades of suffering. ❤️ 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 conversation on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LD4wMPN0hVE _________________________________ You can find Jes: Instagram: @hermoodmentor Youtube: @hermoodmentor Website: https://hermoodmentor.com/ _________________________________ Looking for more support? ✦︎ Join our PMDD Community where we are sharing additional resources and offering practitioner-led support sessions. https://courses.hermoodmentor.com/pmdd-support-community Ready to learn how to reduce and manage your PMDD symptoms? ✦︎ Join us in the PMDD Rehab Course. https://hermoodmentor.com/pmdd-rehab-course

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