E8.1: Living with PMDD (feat. Elizabeth Caulkins) - Part 1

As much as experts can teach us about niche topics in women's health, I also believe that there is a unique kind of value in hearing individual stories from women who have experienced things firsthand. It helps us realize that we aren't alone in our struggles.

 

Elizabeth, a friend I met through Instagram, generously offered to share her story about PMDD & infertility (which we cover in part 2). PMDD is basically "PMS on steroids" and is classified as a mood disorder. It's not the same as typical PMS which is primarily driven by hormonal imbalances. There is a lot of stigma tied to it historically, but it is a very serious condition that affects an estimated 5 - 10% of women. She shares how she got diagnosed, different things that have helped her manage it, and how she's found support from those in her life.

 

In any case, I hope this episode will help encourage you with your health journey to realize that you aren't alone and to help you better understand those in your life who may struggle with PMDD.

NOTE: Since we're diving deep into two different topics, and I want to be mindful of those who aren't in a place to hear about both PMDD & Infertility, I'll be splitting this "episode" into 2 parts. Part 1 only talks about PMDD.

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