Calmly Coping

What No One Taught You About Your Cycle: PMDD and PME Explained

If certain times of the month leave you anxious, unmotivated, and questioning yourself, it might not just be PMS. In this episode, I'm breaking down what premenstrual disorders like PMDD and PME actually are, why they're so often misunderstood, and why high achievers tend to be hit especially hard. As part of Podcasthon 2026, I'm spotlighting the International Association for Premenstrual Disorders (IAPMD) and sharing free resources that can help you or someone you love start getting real support. In this episode, you'll learn: * What PMDD and PME are and how they differ from typical PMS * Why it's not a hormone imbalance (and what's actually happening) * How premenstrual disorders show up for high achievers * The cyclical pattern that helps distinguish these from other conditions Resources mentioned: * IAPMD (International Association for Premenstrual Disorders) – Global nonprofit supporting people with PMDD and PME through research, peer support, and advocacy → iapmd.org [https://iapmd.org/] * PMDs Self-Screen – Free quiz to help you identify whether you may be experiencing PMDD or PME → iapmd.org/self-screen [https://iapmd.org/self-screen] * IAPMD Peer Support Groups – Free moderated video and online support communities → iapmd.org/support [https://iapmd.org/support] * IAPMD Global Provider Directory – Find a clinician who understands premenstrual disorders → iapmd.org/provider-directory [https://iapmd.org/provider-directory] * PMDD/PME at Work Guide – Steps you can take if premenstrual disorders are affecting your career → iapmd.org/pmdd-pme-work-guide [https://iapmd.org/pmdd-pme-work-guide] * Free PMDs Symptom Tracker – Track your symptoms across your cycle to identify patterns → iapmd.org/shop/p/iapmd-pmds-symptom-tracker [https://www.iapmd.org/shop/p/iapmd-pmds-symptom-tracker] * Donate to IAPMD – 100% of public donations fund their programs and research → iapmd.org/donate [https://iapmd.org/donate] * Podcasthon 2026 – A global event where podcasters spotlight charitable organizations → podcasthon.org [https://podcasthon.org/] 00:00 Cycle Challenges 01:39 My PMDD Story 03:40 PMDD and PME Symptoms 06:56 The Scale of PMDD 07:51 What IAPMD Does 08:32 Free Tools and Support 09:33 Donate and Share ——————— Calmly Coping is a self-improvement podcast for high achievers who struggle with high-functioning anxiety to help you feel more calm, balanced, and confident from within. ——————— 💬 Submit a message, question, or suggestion to the podcast: https://calmlycoping.com/message [https://calmlycoping.com/message] ——————— Want more? 👩🏽‍💻 Work with me: My mission is to help you decrease your anxiety, declutter your mind, and say hello to a life of calm and balance. Learn more about my coaching, therapy, and course offerings here: https://becalmwithtati.com/work-with-me [https://becalmwithtati.com/work-with-me] 👥 Join the Calmly Coping Group: The free supportive community for high-achievers with high-functioning anxiety. Join Today: https://www.facebook.com/groups/CalmlyCoping [https://www.facebook.com/groups/CalmlyCoping] 📝 Take the Free High-Functioning Anxiety Quiz: http://hfaquiz.com [http://hfaquiz.com] ——————— Say hi on social: 🔗 Website: https://becalmwithtati.com/ [https://becalmwithtati.com/] 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/tatianaglpc [https://instagram.com/tatianaglpc] 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tatianaglpc/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/tatianaglpc/] 📌 Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/tatianaglpc [https://pinterest.com/tatianaglpc] ——————— Intro/Outro Music: Rescue Me (Instrumental) by Aussens@iter (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/tobias_weber/57990 [http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/tobias_weber/57990] Ft: Copperhead Disclaimer All content here is for informational purposes only. This content does not replace the professional judgment of your own mental health provider. Please consult a licensed mental health professional for all individual questions and issues.

What Your Procrastination Is Actually Trying to Tell You

If you keep putting something off and can't figure out why, it might not be laziness or lack of discipline. It might be your subconscious trying to tell you something. In this episode, I break down what's really driving procrastination beneath the surface, and walk you through how to use it as a signal to understand yourself better and finally get unstuck. In This Episode, You'll Learn: * Why procrastination is often a signal from your subconscious, not just laziness or poor discipline * How I used my own procrastination patterns to uncover a deeper belief that was keeping me stuck * A three-step process for noticing, getting curious about, and processing what your behavior might be communicating * How to question the internal "boxes" and expectations you've created for yourself without realizing it 📝 Free Workbook: From Pressure to Ease: A short guided reset to help you soften internal pressure and feel more at ease without dropping the ball: https://calmlycoping.com/pressure [https://calmlycoping.com/pressure] 00:00 Why We Procrastinate 02:28 Emotions Behind Avoidance 03:19 Subconscious Signals 05:43 My Podcast Procrastination 06:23 Discipline Versus Creativity 10:24 A New Theme Based Format 11:57 Three Phases Of Growth 14:23 Use Signals To Reflect 16:43 Free Guide And Next Steps 17:03 Podcast Plans And Break ——————— Calmly Coping is a self-improvement podcast for high achievers who struggle with high-functioning anxiety to help you feel more calm, balanced, and confident from within. ——————— 💬 Submit a message, question, or suggestion to the podcast: https://calmlycoping.com/message [https://calmlycoping.com/message] ——————— Want more? 👩🏽‍💻 Work with me: My mission is to help you decrease your anxiety, declutter your mind, and say hello to a life of calm and balance. Learn more about my coaching, therapy, and course offerings here: https://becalmwithtati.com/work-with-me [https://becalmwithtati.com/work-with-me] 👥 Join the Calmly Coping Group: The free supportive community for high-achievers with high-functioning anxiety. Join Today: https://www.facebook.com/groups/CalmlyCoping [https://www.facebook.com/groups/CalmlyCoping] 📝 Take the Free High-Functioning Anxiety Quiz: http://hfaquiz.com [http://hfaquiz.com] ——————— Say hi on social: 🔗 Website: https://becalmwithtati.com/ [https://becalmwithtati.com/] 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/tatianaglpc [https://instagram.com/tatianaglpc] 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tatianaglpc/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/tatianaglpc/] 📌 Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/tatianaglpc [https://pinterest.com/tatianaglpc] ——————— Intro/Outro Music: Rescue Me (Instrumental) by Aussens@iter (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/tobias_weber/57990 [http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/tobias_weber/57990] Ft: Copperhead Disclaimer All content here is for informational purposes only. This content does not replace the professional judgment of your own mental health provider. Please consult a licensed mental health professional for all individual questions and issues.

Too Overwhelmed to Get Help With Being Overwhelmed?

Have you ever been so stressed, so stretched thin, so completely running on fumes... that when someone suggested you try something to feel better, your immediate reaction was "I don't have time for that?" Maybe it was a friend suggesting therapy. A coach recommending a program. A podcast episode telling you to slow down. And instead of feeling relieved, you felt almost annoyed—because who has time to work on their stress when they're already drowning in it? If that's you, then this episode is for you. In this episode, you'll learn: * Why overwhelm doesn't just affect your schedule—it affects your nervous system and decision-making * The hidden pattern behind waiting for the "right time" to get support * How internal pressure (not workload) is often the real weight you're carrying * What shifts when you change your relationship with ambition, rest, and self-expectations ✨ Learn more about the brand new program, From Pressure to Ease: https://calmlycoping.com/ease [https://calmlycoping.com/ease] 00:00 Too Overwhelmed to Start 01:11 The Overwhelm Trap 02:20 Support Is Not More Work 03:23 Client Story Internal Shift 05:22 A Reframe on Timing 06:28 You Are Not Too Far Gone 07:10 From Pressure to Ease ——————— Calmly Coping is a self-improvement podcast for high achievers who struggle with high-functioning anxiety to help you feel more calm, balanced, and confident from within. ——————— 💬 Submit a message, question, or suggestion to the podcast: https://calmlycoping.com/message [https://calmlycoping.com/message] ——————— Want more? 👩🏽‍💻 Work with me: My mission is to help you decrease your anxiety, declutter your mind, and say hello to a life of calm and balance. Learn more about my coaching, therapy, and course offerings here: https://becalmwithtati.com/work-with-me [https://becalmwithtati.com/work-with-me] 👥 Join the Calmly Coping Group: The free supportive community for high-achievers with high-functioning anxiety. Join Today: https://www.facebook.com/groups/CalmlyCoping [https://www.facebook.com/groups/CalmlyCoping] 📝 Take the Free High-Functioning Anxiety Quiz: http://hfaquiz.com [http://hfaquiz.com] ——————— Say hi on social: 🔗 Website: https://becalmwithtati.com/ [https://becalmwithtati.com/] 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/tatianaglpc [https://instagram.com/tatianaglpc] 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tatianaglpc/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/tatianaglpc/] 📌 Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/tatianaglpc [https://pinterest.com/tatianaglpc] ——————— Intro/Outro Music: Rescue Me (Instrumental) by Aussens@iter (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/tobias_weber/57990 [http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/tobias_weber/57990] Ft: Copperhead Disclaimer All content here is for informational purposes only. This content does not replace the professional judgment of your own mental health provider. Please consult a licensed mental health professional for all individual questions and issues.

How I'm Letting Go of Pressure (As a High Achiever)

In this episode, I'm sharing honestly about how I realized I was nearing burnout—and the step-by-step shifts I'm making to reduce pressure, regulate my nervous system, and create more grounded clarity in my life and business. Instead of chasing numbers or productivity goals, I'm working backwards from how I want to feel: calm, present, and regulated. If you've been pushing hard and feeling the weight of your own expectations, this conversation is for you. In this episode, you'll learn: * Why burnout isn't just about doing too much, it's about mental load and divided focus * How nervous system regulation changes the way you make decisions * A practical boundary filter to help you stop overcommitting Mentioned in episode: ✨ Learn more about the brand new program, From Pressure to Ease: https://calmlycoping.com/ease [https://calmlycoping.com/ease] Managing high-functioning anxiety as a highly sensitive person: https://www.becalmwithtati.com/high-functioning-anxiety-questions/ [https://www.becalmwithtati.com/high-functioning-anxiety-questions/] Reducing pressure series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjHuRBdtyMkE0SGcsHlyYWkw6aelfvk5H [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjHuRBdtyMkE0SGcsHlyYWkw6aelfvk5H] 00:00 Introduction 01:04 Burnout Warning Signs 03:30 Essentialism Focus 05:44 Regulation Practices 08:02 Smaller To Do Lists 10:36 Hell Yes Boundaries 11:59 Seasons and Sensitivity 14:38 Why No Video 17:07 From Pressure to Ease 18:42 New Group Program 21:06 Closing and Resources ——————— Calmly Coping is a self-improvement podcast for high achievers who struggle with high-functioning anxiety to help you feel more calm, balanced, and confident from within. ——————— 💬 Submit a message, question, or suggestion to the podcast: https://calmlycoping.com/message [https://calmlycoping.com/message] ——————— Want more? 👩🏽‍💻 Work with me: My mission is to help you decrease your anxiety, declutter your mind, and say hello to a life of calm and balance. Learn more about my coaching, therapy, and course offerings here: https://becalmwithtati.com/work-with-me [https://becalmwithtati.com/work-with-me] 👥 Join the Calmly Coping Group: The free supportive community for high-achievers with high-functioning anxiety. Join Today: https://www.facebook.com/groups/CalmlyCoping [https://www.facebook.com/groups/CalmlyCoping] 📝 Take the Free High-Functioning Anxiety Quiz: http://hfaquiz.com [http://hfaquiz.com] ——————— Say hi on social: 🔗 Website: https://becalmwithtati.com/ [https://becalmwithtati.com/] 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/tatianaglpc [https://instagram.com/tatianaglpc] 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tatianaglpc/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/tatianaglpc/] 📌 Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/tatianaglpc [https://pinterest.com/tatianaglpc] ——————— Intro/Outro Music: Rescue Me (Instrumental) by Aussens@iter (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/tobias_weber/57990 [http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/tobias_weber/57990] Ft: Copperhead Disclaimer All content here is for informational purposes only. This content does not replace the professional judgment of your own mental health provider. Please consult a licensed mental health professional for all individual questions and issues.

Why You Don't Feel Like "Enough" as a Daughter with Dr. Allison Alford

If you've ever felt like no matter how much you do for your family, it's still not enough, this episode is for you. Dr. Allison Alford, who holds a PhD in Communication Studies with a concentration in Interpersonal Communication from The University of Texas at Austin, is here to name the invisible labor so many daughters carry, and help us explore how to untangle our worth from sacrifice and reclaim what healthy daughtering can look like. In this episode, you'll learn: * The four types of daughtering work: doing, feeling, thinking, and being * Why emotional labor with family can quietly drain your energy and reserves * How to shift from obligation to choice in your role as a daughter * A step-by-step approach to setting boundaries without immediately creating conflict * How to define your own "rubric" for what being a good daughter means About the guest: Allison Alford is a clinical associate professor in the Department of Information Systems and Business Analytics. She holds a PhD in Communication Studies with a concentration in Interpersonal Communication from The University of Texas at Austin. Alford has 17 years' experience teaching university courses and her specialties are value propositions, conflict resolution techniques, teamwork, meeting facilitation and people-skills for leaders. Alford is active in the Association for Business Communication and National Communication Association. Connect with Dr. Allison Alford: * Book: Good Daughtering: The Work You've Always Done, the Credit You've Never Gotten, and How to Finally Feel Like Enough: https://www.amazon.com/Good-Daughtering-Always-Credit-Finally/dp/0063436426 [https://www.amazon.com/Good-Daughtering-Always-Credit-Finally/dp/0063436426] * Website: https://daughtering101.com/ [https://daughtering101.com/] * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daughtering101/ [https://www.instagram.com/daughtering101/] * TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@daughtering101 [https://www.tiktok.com/@daughtering101] * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Daughtering101/61564467700155/ [https://www.facebook.com/people/Daughtering101/61564467700155/] * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisonalford/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisonalford/] 00:00 Feeling Like You're Never Doing Enough for Your Family 00:54 Meet Dr. Allison Alford + What "Daughtering" Means 03:36 How Daughtering Changes in Adulthood (and Why It Stays Invisible) 07:40 Family Scripts, Unspoken Rules, and Why Patterns Feel Hard to Break 10:15 Why She Researched Daughtering: The Origin Story + 10 Years of Interviews 13:12 What Women Say Daughtering Is: Hosting, Protecting Feelings, and Not Feeling Seen 16:56 The 4 Types of Daughtering Work: Doing, Feeling, Thinking, Being 23:57 From Obligation to Choice: Making the Invisible Visible and Recalibrating 25:32 Start With 'Narrating' Before You Set Boundaries 28:31 From Awareness to Action: Asking for What You Want 30:01 Who This Advice Is For (and When to Get Extra Help) 31:25 The 'Family CEO' Role: Invisible Labor, Real Value 34:30 Perfectionism & 'Never Enough': Create Your Daughtering Rubric 37:03 Plant the Flag: Beta-Test New Limits Without Guilt 39:25 New Traditions That Fit Your Life (Not Just the Default) 42:46 About the Book + Why This Work Matters for Future Generations 46:16 Where to Find More + Final Takeaways ——————— Calmly Coping is a self-improvement podcast for high achievers who struggle with high-functioning anxiety to help you feel more calm, balanced, and confident from within. ——————— 💌 Subscribe to the Calmly Coping Newsletter: https://calmlycoping.com/newsletter [https://calmlycoping.com/newsletter] 💬 Submit a message, question, or suggestion to the podcast: https://calmlycoping.com/message [https://calmlycoping.com/message] ——————— Want more? 👩🏽‍💻 Work with me: My mission is to help you decrease your anxiety, declutter your mind, and say hello to a life of calm and balance. Learn more about my coaching, therapy, and course offerings here: https://becalmwithtati.com/work-with-me [https://becalmwithtati.com/work-with-me] 👥 Join the Calmly Coping Group: The free supportive community for high-achievers with high-functioning anxiety. Join Today: https://www.facebook.com/groups/CalmlyCoping [https://www.facebook.com/groups/CalmlyCoping] 📝 Take the Free High-Functioning Anxiety Quiz: http://hfaquiz.com [http://hfaquiz.com] ——————— Say hi on social: 🔗 Website: https://becalmwithtati.com/ [https://becalmwithtati.com/] 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/tatianaglpc [https://instagram.com/tatianaglpc] 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tatianaglpc/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/tatianaglpc/] 📌 Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/tatianaglpc [https://pinterest.com/tatianaglpc] ——————— Intro/Outro Music: Rescue Me (Instrumental) by Aussens@iter (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/tobias_weber/57990 [http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/tobias_weber/57990] Ft: Copperhead Disclaimer All content here is for informational purposes only. This content does not replace the professional judgment of your own mental health provider. Please consult a licensed mental health professional for all individual questions and issues.