Women Who Heal - Inspiring Stories from The Red Tent Program for PMDD

Ep. 23 Healing PMDD: How One Woman Reclaimed Her Life, Confidence and Inner Peace

In this honest and inspiring episode, Natalie sits down with a former Red Tent Program client to discuss her journey from debilitating PMDD symptoms to living a vibrant, joyful life. Living overseas as a young mother, far from family support, she began experiencing intense anxiety, mood swings, physical pain, rumination, and relationship struggles that seemed to appear out of nowhere. For two weeks of every month she felt like herself. For the other two weeks, she felt as though she was becoming someone she didn't recognise. After years of confusion, self-doubt, and being told it was "just PMS", she finally discovered PMDD. But while receiving a diagnosis brought relief, it didn't provide the answers she was truly seeking. In this conversation, she shares how working through The Red Tent Program and RTT helped her uncover the unconscious beliefs and childhood experiences driving her symptoms, heal longstanding wounds around rejection, not feeling good enough, and people-pleasing, and ultimately transform her relationship with herself. Several years later, she reflects on the profound changes that have followed - from freedom from debilitating symptoms to stronger boundaries, deeper self-trust, reconnecting with creativity, and finding the confidence to live life on her own terms. * The early signs of PMDD and why it often goes unrecognised * Living abroad, motherhood, isolation and emotional overwhelm * The relief of finally discovering PMDD and receiving validation * Why hormones may amplify existing wounds rather than create them * The connection between PMDD, sensitivity, intuition and creativity * Childhood experiences that shaped beliefs about worthiness and belonging * How people-pleasing develops as a survival strategy * The power of RTT and accessing the subconscious mind * Learning to become the observer of your thoughts * Reparenting the inner child and building self-trust * Why boundaries are an act of kindness * The surprising link between physical symptoms and emotional pain * Life after healing: creativity, confidence, self-respect and freedom "Every month was trying to wake me up. PMDD wasn't punishing me - it was showing me what needed healing." PMDD is often viewed as a hormonal disorder to be managed, but for many women it can also be a powerful invitation to heal deeper emotional wounds. When we learn to understand the messages beneath the symptoms, profound transformation becomes possible. The Red Tent Program combines RTT (Rapid Transformational Therapy), hypnosis, metacognitive psychology, nervous system regulation, and trauma-informed healing tools to help women address the root causes of PMDD symptoms and reclaim their lives. Website: www.natalieryanhebert.com [http://www.natalieryanhebert.com/] If this episode resonated with you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a woman who needs to hear that healing is possible. You are not alone.

Ep. 22 - Maia's Story: I suffered with PMDD for 35 years and healed in 8 weeks!

Learn more about the Red Tent Program here: https://www.natalieryanhebert.com/the-red-tent Ever felt like your body was betraying you every single month? For Maia, life with PMDD meant emotional chaos, physical pain, and the crushing weight of feeling misunderstood and dismissed. After decades of suffering, Maia reached breaking point - until one podcast episode introduced her to The Red Tent Program for PMDD, and everything changed. In this raw and powerful conversation, Maia shares: * Her 35-year struggle with misdiagnosed hormonal hell * The moment a recorded hypnotherapy session sparked a life-altering shift * How the Red Tent program helped her access deep self-love without ever booking a private session * The emotional strength it took to walk away from a toxic relationship * Her path to becoming an RTT Practitioner and founding her own healing practice This episode is a beacon of hope for anyone who’s ever felt lost inside their own body. If you’ve been told to “just go on the pill” or that it’s “just your hormones,” Maia’s story will show you what’s truly possible when we stop managing symptoms and start healing the root. Maia spent over 35 years battling the emotional and physical torment of PMDD - misdiagnosed, dismissed, and stuck in a monthly cycle of despair. Everything changed when she discovered Rapid Transformational Therapy. What started as a last-ditch effort for relief became a life-altering breakthrough. Maia healed the root of her pain, reclaimed her self-worth, and walked away from a toxic relationship with clarity and strength. Her journey from survival to self-love now fuels her mission to help others do the same. Follow Natalie on Instagram @natalieryanhebert and @theredtentpmdd Follow Maia's Journey Here: https://soul-spring-healing.com/ [https://soul-spring-healing.com/]https://travelbyre.com/ [https://travelbyre.com/]

Ep. 21 - Lizzie's Story: Uncovering the Root Trauma with Hypnosis and Self-Compassion

Interested in the Red Tent program? Learn more here: https://redtent.natalieryanhebert.com [https://redtent.natalieryanhebert.com/join?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBEwbVVjNnpJbGZ3aVRHOFhtSAEeeNHDWWGQqJ14stJRWOlA8SItb-aT95Lo5XMKQnzm5wKRsN2JmgTOPNGX4Sc_aem_1yfNDwsO8rXfKB8i492OHQ] Introduction: In this episode of Women Who Heal, I’m joined by Lizzie,one of my past clients who has navigated the challenging journey of healing from PMDD. Lizzie shares her deeply personal story of how she discovered the connection between PMDD and past trauma, and how this insight has helped her regain control over her emotional responses and heal her relationship with herself. Through powerful insights, Lizzie highlights how regression and hypnosis allowed her to uncover the hidden wounds driving her PMDD symptoms, offering hope for those who may feel like they’re stuck in a never-ending cycle of emotional turmoil. This episode is filled with profound reflections on self-compassion, resilience, and the transformative power of understanding our past. Show Notes: * Discovering the Red Tent Protocol: Lizzie shares how she stumbled upon my work while researching solutions for PMDD, and how the connection between PMDD and past trauma resonated deeply with her. * The Role of Trauma in PMDD: Lizzie explains how uncovering old emotional wounds, even those that seem insignificant, has been key in understanding and healing PMDD. * The Power of Regression: We discuss how regression and hypnosis helped Lizzie access memories from her early life, including in the womb, to address the core wounds that shaped her emotional responses. * From Emotional Chaos to Self-Compassion: Lizzie reflects on how she learned to approach her emotional flare-ups with understanding and compassion, recognising them as messages from her body and mind calling her to care for herself. * Healing and the Need for Respite: We explore the importance of nourishing ourselves and creating space for rest and healing in our busy lives, especially as women, and how neglecting our needs can manifest as emotional and physical symptoms. * Breaking the Cycle of Old Patterns: Lizzie reveals how understanding her trauma has allowed her to break the cycle of old wounds playing out in her relationships, especially with partners and herself. * Tools for Ongoing Healing: Lizzie discusses the ongoing journey of healing and how she now has the tools to address flare-ups and emotional challenges with greater resilience and self-awareness. This episode is a beautiful reminder that healing from PMDD is not just about managing symptoms - it’s about understanding the deeper messages our bodies are sending us and learning to nurture ourselves from a place of love and self-awareness. Tune in to hear Lizzie’s inspiring story of transformation and healing. Follow Natalie on Instagram @natalieryanhebert and @theredtentpmdd For more information about Natalie's work and the Red Tent visit: www.natalieryahebert.com

Ep. 20 - From Overwhelm to Wisdom: Sally’s Menopause Journey and the Healing Power of Slowing Down

Interested in the Red Tent program? Learn more here: ⁠https://redtent.natalieryanhebert.com [https://redtent.natalieryanhebert.com/join?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBEwbVVjNnpJbGZ3aVRHOFhtSAEeeNHDWWGQqJ14stJRWOlA8SItb-aT95Lo5XMKQnzm5wKRsN2JmgTOPNGX4Sc_aem_1yfNDwsO8rXfKB8i492OHQ] In this real and raw episode of Women Who Heal, Natalie sits down with Sally, a Rapid Transformational Therapist and performer to explore the emotional, physical, and spiritual landscape of perimenopause and menopause. Sally opens up about her anxiety, burnout, and the generational trauma that shaped her - and how deep inner work, slowing down, and redefining success helped her reclaim joy and connection. This episode is a heartfelt invitation to listen to your body, validate your experience, and embrace the transformation waiting on the other side of the fog.Episode Outline and Timestamps:00:00 – Welcome and introduction to Sally01:40 – The message Sally would write across the sky about menopause02:26 – Menopause as metamorphosis, not just a hormonal event04:48 – The emotional and physical unraveling06:01 – What Sally wishes she could tell her younger self10:55 – How trauma and emotional suppression show up during perimenopause15:10 – The pressure to achieve and perform during burnout21:01 – Physical symptoms Sally experienced27:00 – Generational trauma and the “good girl” coping strategy31:04 – Breaking the cycle: rest, support, and boundaries36:46 – Coming into “second spring” postmenopause43:05 – Choosing healing modalities and redefining power49:01 – Sally’s approach to helping women through RTT55:04 – Why it’s never just the hormones and the value of deep work59:02 – Ending with inspiration, hope, and the butterfly effectGuest Bio:Sally Garozzo is a Rapid Transformational Therapist, menopause educator, and former performer who now helps women navigate the emotional complexities of midlife. Through her signature 30-day RTT-based transformational package, she supports women in reclaiming their identity, working through rage, anxiety, and exhaustion, and finding deep rest, alignment, and self-trust. Sally's approach is grounded in compassion, lived experience, and an understanding that healing begins when we stop apologising for our needs.Short Synopsis:Sally joins Natalie to share the emotional truth of menopause - beyond the hormone charts. From anxiety at traffic lights to sleepless nights on tour, Sally opens up about how perimenopause forced her to pause, examine her core wounds, and discover the essential power waiting on the other side of surrender.Key Takeaways:Menopause is not just about hormones; it's an emotional and spiritual metamorphosis.Anxiety and burnout often point to deeper subconscious beliefs shaped by childhood and generational trauma.Healing comes through permission—to slow down, to stop performing, to feel, and to rest.Women don’t need to push harder; they need to feel safer in their bodies.Deep work like RTT can reveal the “no wonder” moments that unlock radical self-compassion and lasting change.Midlife is not the end, it’s a second spring—and it can be beautiful.If you found solace or insight in this conversation, share it with a woman in your life who needs to hear it. Want to explore this work for yourself? Book a free discovery call with Natalie https://www.natalieryanhebert.com

Ep. 19 - This Is Not the Real You: Adriana's Story of Healing PMDD, Relationships & Self-Trust

Interested in the Red Tent program? Learn more here: ⁠https://redtent.natalieryanhebert.com [https://redtent.natalieryanhebert.com/join?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBEwbVVjNnpJbGZ3aVRHOFhtSAEeeNHDWWGQqJ14stJRWOlA8SItb-aT95Lo5XMKQnzm5wKRsN2JmgTOPNGX4Sc_aem_1yfNDwsO8rXfKB8i492OHQ] What if the version of you struggling with PMDD isn’t the real you at all? In this powerful episode, Natalie sits down with Adriana — PMDD advocate, podcast host, and mother — to unpack the deeper layers beneath PMDD symptoms, relationship patterns, and self-sabotage. Adriana shares her journey from numbing and survival to true healing, motherhood, and creating a life she once thought wasn’t possible. Together, they explore nervous system regulation, limiting beliefs, attachment styles, and the profound inner work that makes lasting change possible.Whether you’re newly diagnosed or deep in the work, this conversation is an invitation to pause, reflect, and remember who you really are beneath the pain.Episode Outline + Timestamps:00:16 – Introducing Adriana and the key message she wants every woman to know01:10 – “This is not the real you”: Understanding PMDD and the authentic self02:06 – The parallels between PMDD and perimenopause05:01 – Motherhood as the next layer of healing and self-discovery07:03 – Navigating relationships while healing from PMDD11:08 – How PMDD became the catalyst for Adriana’s transformation12:40 – Sobriety, self-trust, and building the right healing toolbox14:57 – The power of non-negotiables and raising the bar in love and life18:03 – Attachment styles, nervous system regulation, and communication tools24:02 – Recognizing triggers, the pain body, and breaking old patterns31:09 – The story we tell ourselves: Creating space for healing conversations36:04 – Adriana’s essential tools for navigating PMDD and everyday life39:03 – Crash course on nervous system states (ventral, sympathetic, dorsal)46:05 – Surfing the waves: Healing as a lifelong practice51:02 – You’re not alone: Why support and self-advocacy matter54:02 – The silver lining of PMDD and the gift on the other side of the workGuest Bio:Adriana is the host of The PMDD Podcast and a passionate advocate for PMDD awareness and healing. After years of battling symptoms, numbing the pain, and feeling disconnected from herself, Adriana chose a path of sobriety, nervous system regulation, and deep inner work. Today, she’s not only PMDD-symptom free but also thriving as a mother, partner, and voice of hope for women navigating similar struggles. Her story is one of radical self-responsibility, courage, and the belief that true healing is possible.Key Takeaways: Your PMDD symptoms are not the real you — they’re alarm bells, not your identity Healing requires self-trust, willingness, and the courage to go inward Nervous system regulation is a game-changer for emotional stability Communication frameworks like “The story I’m telling myself…” can shift conflict into connection The right relationship will meet you at your level of growth — non-negotiables matter Healing is not a destination but a continual process of surfacing, shedding, and softeningCall to Action: Loved this episode? Don’t keep it to yourself. Share it with a friend who needs to hear that healing is possible. Subscribe to Women Who Heal so you never miss these conversations that nourish your mind, body, and soul. Ready to explore your own healing journey? Reach out to Natalie and learn more about the work Instagram: @theredtentpmdd and @natalieryanhebert https://www.natalieryanhebert.com