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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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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. 
 
Let's start by connecting the dots between what's...
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Podcast Episode: Flow State Podcast

Do you feel like you've run out of options?

Join Mandy, Monica & Norah on the Flow State Podcast. We dive in to the functional approach to PMDD & why it can be more effective than other forms of treatment often recommended for PMDD.

Have you tried everything and still feel no relief from your symptoms? This episode is for you!

We cover:

  • Mandy's personal story with PMDD
  • What's the difference between PMS and PMDD?
  • The important first steps to take if you suspect you have PMDD
  • Can I have PMDD and other conditions?
  • Why the functional approach is different & why it works

Catch the episode here.

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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Podcast Episode: PMDD Healing Podcast

ARE YOU DOOMED TO SUFFER?

Join Mandy and Charisma Whitefeather on the PMDD Healing Podcast. We dive in to why a brain-body approach makes all the difference when it comes to symptom relief from PMDD.

Got rage? Make sure to tune in for a different perspective on both the physiology AND the psychology behind rage and anger.

We cover:

  • Why a root-cause approach is so important when healing from PMDD
  • How our menstrual cycle impacts our brain chemistry and our nutrition needs
  • Why even if PMDD "runs in your family" you're not doomed to suffer forever.

Catch the episode here.

Interested to learn more? Check out the PMDD: Why Me? free workshop replay 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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Podcast Episode: Bloodwork for PMDD on The PMDD Podcast

Curious about a comprehensive functional medicine and nutrition approach to PMDD? Join host Adriana ‘Fudge’ Tantau and I as we chat about: 

  • Mandy's story of trial and error and how she found my passion for serving others with PMDD.
  • Why conventional treatments may help at first but then having diminishing returns (a.k.a. why you're still suffering!).
  • What lab tests are essential if you have PMDD?
  • What's the connection between trauma and PMDD?
  • Why being "vagal fit" is essential if you have PMDD?

Click here to listen or find it on your favorite podcast app. 

If you're looking for the workshop mentioned in this podcast, subscribe to our email list (check out the right-hand column) so you get updates on future events. 

 

*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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Podcast Episode: Functional Dietitian's Approach to PMDD

Check out this Power Over PMDD podcast episode!

I join host Rebecca Sairs to discuss:

  • My personal PMDD story 
  • Why searching for the "magic pill" is holding you back
  • Common causes of PMDD
  • How I went from suffering every month to symptom-free years with a root-cause approach 

Click here to listen or find on your favorite podcast app. 

 

*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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Recently diagnosed with PMDD? Here are 5 ways to get started.

If you’ve already been diagnosed with Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD), it requires no definition. You’re all too familiar with the monthly tidal wave that takes you out each month with symptoms ranging from severe mood changes, irritability, and rage to debilitating physical changes like headaches, cravings, and breast tenderness. It’s like PMS on steroids. Or perhaps you’re just starting to notice the cyclical nature of your symptoms and are wondering if there’s more to it.

While PMDD affects about 5% of people who menstruate, it’s possible that many more go undiagnosed or are misdiagnosed with conditions like bipolar disorder. Plus, we often assume these symptoms are common, normal, or that we just need to survive until the storm passes. It doesn’t help that research on PMDD is playing catch up. From what we know so far, there’s not one single cause or cure. Rather, it’s a complex condition with multiple contributing...

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