Do you ever feel too sensitive for the world?

Yep, me too. Let’s talk about it.

I have a history of Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) and work with people with PMDD every day, all day. I observe time and time again that folks with PMDD are often highly sensitive and highly empathetic. Sometimes they’re also very intuitive and creative.

Some identify as HSPs (highly sensitive person), neurodivergent, or have a diagnosis of ADHD or ASD.

And it’s not just observation on my part. There’s been a lot of buzz on the topic of PMDD, autism, neurodivergence, ADHD, and sensory processing. In my small corner of the Internet, it feels like everyone is talking about this article, which states that PMDD disproportionately affects people with ADHD and autism, at a rate of 46% and 92% respectively. 

The International Association of Premenstrual Disorders put out this statement commenting on the article as well. You can read it here. The consensus? As...

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...