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Are you a high achiever with Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)?

High achievers set big goals and have the discipline and determination to reach those goals. It’s a mix of ambition and grit. They keep going through challenges because they have a clear vision with an unwavering drive to make that vision a reality.
 
Does that sound like you (at least in your follicular phase)?
 
If you are a high achiever with PMDD, keep reading to explore why you don't have to wait for "perfect" or symptom-free cycles to be YOU and pursue your goals or vision. 
 

Are you a high achiever with PMDD?

If you are a high achiever with PMDD, it might feel like a CLASH between your high achiever nature and the reality of your PMDD symptoms.
 
Perhaps it looks like this:
  • You calculate how many days of productivity you lose to PMDD symptoms each month while internalizing the guilt and shame that you can't keep up.
  • You see the first drop of blood of your period and quickly start planning all of the things you need to do before the next...
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Finding Relief from PMDD with a Root-cause Holistic Approach

 When I was first diagnosed with PMDD, I tried everything. I went to multiple doctors. I played "medication Russian Roulette", randomly trying different types of birth control and antidepressants. Plus, I felt like I was on the mental health equivalent of the Bachelorette, speed dating therapists searching for the right fit. 

I was either living in hell or planning ahead on how to escape it.  It was exhausting. And worse, the more things didn’t work, the more broken and hopeless I felt.  I started questioning, "What's wrong with ME?"
 
Sound familiar?  Perhaps you're wondering what you're missing or doing wrong.  Or maybe you're debating if you should just accept your fate or keep searching for answers.  If you can relate, this article was written for you.  
 
Diane had a similar story.  She really had tried EVERYTHING.  From nutrition, supplements, exercise, meditation, sleep hygiene, restricting her...
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Mandy Rother Interviewed on her Functional Medicine Approach

DeliveryRank chats with Mandy Rother, a functional registered dietitian and PMDD Warrior dedicated to helping menstruators achieve peaceful periods and balanced moods. With a comprehensive holistic approach, Mandy empowers individuals to live out their purpose all month long. Drawing from her own journey, Mandy went from rock-bottom to embracing her cycle with open arms. Now, she combines her data-driven process and trauma-informed approach with compassionate coaching to help others do the same.

Catch the interview below.

Mandy, the philosophy of Reveal Functional Nutrition emphasizes a whole-person approach to uncovering the root causes of health issues. Can you share some success stories or transformative moments where this approach has significantly impacted the lives of your clients?

Many of the clients that come to us have literally tried it all.

They’ve often been to multiple doctors, been in therapy for years, have tried dozens of supplements and diets, and have even...

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Connecting the Dots: Histamine, PMDD, and Finding Lasting Relief through Functional Nutrition

If you’ve been exploring PMDD (Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder) for a while, you’ve probably seen conversations about histamine intolerance being a potential root cause of PMDD or PME (Premenstrual Exacerbation). Understanding the connection between histamine and PMDD can help you make sense of the core issues driving your symptoms. From there, you can arrive at a targeted plan for relief. 

Of course, when you first learn about this connection, it can seem daunting. And because PMDD is such a complex condition, it’s natural to assume it requires a complex solution.

Yet I know firsthand it’s possible to get lasting relief from PMDD. In my case, I went from debilitating symptoms to welcoming my cycle each month.

But I didn’t find relief through one-size-fits-all solutions or super restrictive diets. Using a comprehensive functional medicine approach, I got clear on the unique root causes of my symptoms and restored balance in my body. 

Now my...

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How to Navigate Relationships with Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)

[Trigger Warning: Article makes mention of mental health crises and suicidal ideation.]

 
Relationships are hard. Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) makes them harder.
 
You have the best intentions to do it differently this cycle yet somehow, every cycle, you feel UNHINGED. No matter how hard you try, you unleash the luteal beast every damn month.
 
Or perhaps it's the swirling existential questions like:
  • Is this person right for me?
  • Do I even deserve them?
  • Should we get divorced?
 
If PMDD is creating pain and turmoil in your partnership, read on for how to communicate effectively all month long so you feel more understood and your partner feels less attacked.
 
 

Why does PMDD create conflict in relationships, especially with my partner?

 
With PMDD, it's common to feel like one person the first half of your cycle and a completely different person the second half. 
 
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Celebrating 3 Years Creating Waves in the PMDD Community

Opening the Doors to a Global Coaching Practice for Mental and Menstrual Health

 

In August, our team celebrated 3 years since opening our doors.

 

We set out with a lofty mission:

To help thousands of menstruators free themselves from the debilitating mood and menstrual symptoms so that that they can live out their purpose.

 

Correction: We actually didn't pause to celebrate back in August. We kept on forging ahead... to keep evolving, researching, and refining our methods to continue helping more people... better and faster.  So now, in the New Year, we're taking a moment to pause, reflect, and celebrate how far we've come and where we're going next.

 

How the PMDD Revealed Program Came to Be

3 years ago, I had this crazy idea that I could help people suffering from debilitating mood and menstrual symptoms with a functional medicine and nutrition approach.

At the time, there were very few people in the world doing this. I honestly had the thought, "Maybe...

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Podcast Episode: Mindfulness for PMDD ~ All About Mindful Nutrition with Mandy Rother

PMDD & Emotional versus Mindful Eating

Mandy Rother joins Diane de Jesus on the Mindfulness for PMDD podcast.

Before we dive into this episode, we have to share a little bit about how Diane and Mandy know each other. Diane was a client of Mandy's inside the PMDD Revealed program.  After achieving immense relief during their work together, she has since gone on to start her own podcst to support others with PMDD. 

We call that the "Ripple Effect". When our clients are no longer losing days of their life every month suffering from PMDD, they can live out their purpose and make an impact on the world by giving back to their communities.  

That's exactly what Diane did when she launched her podcast.  And she even returned to the PMDD Revealed program as a guest mindfulness teacher to give back to her peers. 

 

Here's a snapshot of Diane's story:

"I have experienced a 98% decrease in symptoms after 3 months of working together. Mandy provided...

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Do you have "Post-menstrual HUSTLE Syndrome?"

How many days per month do you lose to PMDD?

Chances are, you’ve already calculated the percentage of your life that you lose to PMDD. 

 

But what you may not know is that almost every single person I talk to who experiences PMDD also suffers from what I call “Post-menstrual Hustle Syndrome.” 

 

What’s that, you ask?  It’s a term I made up because after losing so many days, you likely do the following as a result:

  • Make up for the shame and guilt of what just happened by hustling for your worthiness (as Brene Brown would put it). 
  • Make up for lost time by getting as much done as possible before the next “storm hits.”
  • Make amends and repair damaged relationships, hoping they’ll stick around… although you’re starting to doubt why they would. 

 

Oof. It’s exhausting, isn’t it?

But I promise you there’s a different way. 

 

Limits, Not Limitations

If...

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Podcast Episode: Keeping Balance ~ All About PMDD

All about PMDD with Mandy Rother

Courntey and Mandy cover all the bases in this "All about PMDD" episode.

 

We cover:

  • What's the difference between PMS and PMDD?
  • What causes PMDD?

  •  How to tell the difference between symptoms and reality?

  • PMDD + neurodivergence, histamine intolerance, and more

  • How to approach your practitioner when getting evaluated for PMDD

  • Foundational steps to take when treating PMDD

  • PMDD during the postpartum period

 

Catch the episode here.

 

What others are saying about the episode:

That podcast episode fell into my lap the other day and I honestly have NEVER been filled with such a hope about my future living with PMDD - for me AND my family. I felt at once seen, validated, excited, and overwhelmingly hopeful...something I haven't felt, in regards to PMDD, well...ever! Within the first 20 minutes, I knew I had to reach out to you and about lost my mind when I later found out you have a program I can be a part of!!! I...

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Podcast Episode: Flow State Podcast ~ Histamine & PMDD

What even is histamine and what do allergies have to do with PMDD?

"Functional dietitian expert Mandy Rother, RDN, LDN sits down with us again to talk about some histamine issues – its role in PMS or PMDD and so much more!"

We cover:

  • What is histamine?
  • What role do histamines have in PMS or PMDD?
  • Signs and Symptoms
  • Are histamines the root of PMS or PMDD for everyone?
  • Distinguish between histamine intolerance & Mast Cell Activation
  • What’s the connection between gut health and histamine intolerance?
  • What role do genetics play when it comes to PMDD?
  • How can we use genetics as a tool to support treatment of PMDD?

Catch the episode here.

Is this you? Interested in a functional approach to PMDD? Schedule a chat here

 

*All information on this site is general information and education only and is not meant to be personal medical advice or a substitute for a medical evaluation.

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