Living Well with PMDD

PMDD Awareness with Marybeth Bohn - Part 1: Christina's Story

Christina Bohn was misdiagnosed for years. Christina lived with a debilitating disorder: premenstrual dysphoric disorder. She didn't know about pmdd and her mental health issues were not linked to her menstrual cycle until it was too late. Her mother is joining me today to share Christina's story and increase awareness and understanding of pmdd. We want you, your doctor, your family, and everyone to know about pmdd. Let's decrease unnecessary suffering. Let's get women the support they need. Let's help to decrease misdiagnosis of health problems. Take Aways * Christina died because of premenstrual dysphoric disorder  * Christina had sought help from mental health professionals and doctors for 11+ years * Marybeth and her husband Steve now spread awareness of PMDD through the Christina Bohn Foundation [https://www.christinabohnfoundation.org] * Christina was happy, musical, academically high achieving, and active growing up * Her mom, Marybeth, noticed that sometimes Christina had big/unusual reactions, but was extremely capable most of the time. * When Christina was finishing her last semester of nursing school, her mom noticed something was off.  * Christina worried a lot about her nursing exams (which she aced). * During Christina's career, at times she voiced to her mom that she was a terrible employee and that her employers regretted hiring her. Neither of which was true. * Christina was suicidal at times and would take herself to the emergency room for help. * Marybeth believes hormonal birth control totally changed Christina's world for the worse. * Christina was really good at how she was feeling inside. * Marybeth and Steve tried to perceive Christina's needs and meet them. * In 2020, Christina was required to undergo Electroconvulsive therapy for treatment resistant depression. She'd admitted herself to the ER the previous day, but now felt good physically and clear of mind. They would not let her go home (from ER) until she had done the first treatment. * Christina was required to continue ECT. She was supposed to do 12 sessions in 1 months time. Throughout treatment, she expressed to her mom that her brain was being fried, her memory was being erased, and she was exhausted.  * When Christina told her doctor she wanted to stop ECT (this would be her tenth round), the doctor yelled at her Want to feel better? I'd love to help. Book a 30 minute call with me (Heidi) here [https://calendly.com/heidibradfordconsult/private-coaching].  Heidi's links: * Heidi's website [https://heidibradfordcoaching.com/] * Heidi's Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/heidibradfordcoaching?igsh=eXBxeHhobTJra3A0&utm_source=qr] Are you here for pmdd support? I've got you. * 5 Ways To Feeling Better with PMDD [https://heidibradfordcoaching.kit.com/41fdb89034]: I created this free download to help women with pmdd feel better. I wish it had been around when I first learned I had pmdd.  * Semaine PMS and Period Support Supplements [https://www.walmart.com/ip/Semaine-PMS-Period-Support-Supplement-40-Count-Helps-with-Cramps-Bloating-Balances-Mood-with-Ashwagandha/2364120078?athcpid=2364120078&athpgid=AthenaBrandPage&athcgid=null&athznid=ProductTileCollection_37ddb5de-ce95-372a-a1e1-7c9170f6c9b0_items&athieid=v0&athstid=CS020&athguid=0MgSl8gZk6HwHufg65STS4x4ncxSHsYpbs34&athancid=null&athena=true]: These supplements have reduced cramps and helped level emotional downs that I (and my teen daughter) experience. Book a one off support call Just need some friendly advice about your pmdd journey? A support call is Free support call with me.  Music  * Music- Island Breeze by Surf House Productions |...

Staying Positive When Things are Hard

Today I share about some areas of my life where I have wanted to disconnect. We all go through things that are hard for us. Listen in for some examples of this for me currently and a reminder to think about the good too.  Take Aways *  "The joy we feel has little to do with the circumstances of our lives and everything to do with the focus of our lives." -Russell M. Nelson *  When we only focus on the negative or only focus on the problems or what we perceive as problems, things that we need to solve, it just doesn't lead to a good place.  *  Take the initiative to speak the positive, to speak the good. To review in your mind and maybe to someone else some things that are good. * Heidi's tooth pain story * Heidi's lost notebook story... found in answer to prayer. * A talk by Elder Brik V. Eyre: Know Who You Really Are [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xmLvB0dHMOk] * Take time to be with God * Some blessings of the timing of Heidi's dental emergency * Next week: Talking with Marybeth Bohn! Want to feel better? I'd love to help. Book a 30 minute call with me (Heidi) here [https://calendly.com/heidibradfordconsult/private-coaching].  Heidi's links: * Heidi's website [https://heidibradfordcoaching.com/] * Heidi's Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/heidibradfordcoaching?igsh=eXBxeHhobTJra3A0&utm_source=qr] Are you here for pmdd support? I've got you. * 5 Ways To Feeling Better with PMDD [https://heidibradfordcoaching.kit.com/41fdb89034]: I created this free download to help women with pmdd feel better. I wish it had been around when I first learned I had pmdd.  * Semaine PMS and Period Support Supplements [https://www.walmart.com/ip/Semaine-PMS-Period-Support-Supplement-40-Count-Helps-with-Cramps-Bloating-Balances-Mood-with-Ashwagandha/2364120078?athcpid=2364120078&athpgid=AthenaBrandPage&athcgid=null&athznid=ProductTileCollection_37ddb5de-ce95-372a-a1e1-7c9170f6c9b0_items&athieid=v0&athstid=CS020&athguid=0MgSl8gZk6HwHufg65STS4x4ncxSHsYpbs34&athancid=null&athena=true]: These supplements have reduced cramps and helped level emotional downs that I (and my teen daughter) experience. Book a one off support call Just need some friendly advice about your pmdd journey? A support call is Free support call with me.  Music  * Music- Island Breeze by Surf House Productions |...

Whole Food, Plant Based Diet to Reduce PMDD Symptoms with Special Guest Berea Lavin

My amazing friend, Berea Lavin, has found something that has ELIMINATED her pmdd symptoms. She's 3 cycles into it working for her. She's had symptoms for years... starting around age 16.  When she told me she felt SO GOOD, I asked if she would come and share details with us. She agreed! Take-Aways * 00:00 to 15:00 Berea's background with pms and pmdd and the role God plays in her life * 15:38 Berea tells us about her eating and exercise choices that are helping; all about a whole food, plant based diet * 29:15 How Berea deals with temptations * 32:07 Discussing deprivation and alterations to the strict use of this way of eating so she can LIVE * 36:09 Taking the power away from the scale. It's just a tool!  * Berea: I'm doing this because it makes me feel better and the weight is just an added perk, that comes along for the ride kind of thing as it comes off. I believe that I need the Lord in order to help me with this. I know he wants me at a healthy weight because that would be glorifying [to my body, to my family, to Him]. * Heidi: It's about trying, making better choices, seeing something that does work and realizing the sacrifice is worth it. Watch this episode on YouTube here. [https://youtu.be/bqDbkpvsJK0]  Want to feel better? I'd love to help. Book a 30 minute call with me (Heidi) here [https://calendly.com/heidibradfordconsult/private-coaching].  Heidi's links: * Heidi's website [https://heidibradfordcoaching.com/] * Heidi's Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/heidibradfordcoaching?igsh=eXBxeHhobTJra3A0&utm_source=qr] Are you here for pmdd support? I've got you. * 5 Ways To Feeling Better with PMDD [https://heidibradfordcoaching.kit.com/41fdb89034]: I created this free download to help women with pmdd feel better. I wish it had been around when I first learned I had pmdd.  * Semaine PMS and Period Support Supplements [https://www.walmart.com/ip/Semaine-PMS-Period-Support-Supplement-40-Count-Helps-with-Cramps-Bloating-Balances-Mood-with-Ashwagandha/2364120078?athcpid=2364120078&athpgid=AthenaBrandPage&athcgid=null&athznid=ProductTileCollection_37ddb5de-ce95-372a-a1e1-7c9170f6c9b0_items&athieid=v0&athstid=CS020&athguid=0MgSl8gZk6HwHufg65STS4x4ncxSHsYpbs34&athancid=null&athena=true]: These supplements have reduced cramps and helped level emotional downs that I (and my teen daughter) experience. Book a one off support call Just need some friendly advice about your pmdd journey? A support call is Free support call with me.  Music  * Music- Island Breeze by Surf House Productions |...

Mistakes I've Made Recently With Natural Progesterone Supplements

Happy Spring! Have you ever done something stupid, but it took doing it a few times to realize it was stupid? That's what happened to me in January of this year regarding my natural progesterone supplements. Listen in to hear what I've learned. Next week: Special Guest sharing about how her whole food, plant-based eating + exercise has eliminated her pmdd symptoms.  April is PMDD Awareness month. Special Guest Marybeth Bohn will be with us. She lost her daughter to pmdd in 2021. Take Aways * I still sometimes make stupid decisions even though I've been addressing pmdd for years.  * Changing the timing of progesterone supplements really messed with my body * Not going to bed RIGHT after taking progesterone supplements made me light-headed. * My tiredness has increased so much while using the 300 mg dose that I think my body is producing more progesterone now. * Transitioning to a low-dose progesterone cream for some of my cycle will be better, I think. Want to feel better? I'd love to help. Book a 30 minute call with me (Heidi) here [https://calendly.com/heidibradfordconsult/private-coaching].  Heidi's links: * Heidi's website [https://heidibradfordcoaching.com/] * Heidi's Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/heidibradfordcoaching?igsh=eXBxeHhobTJra3A0&utm_source=qr] Are you here for pmdd support? I've got you. * 5 Ways To Feeling Better with PMDD [https://heidibradfordcoaching.kit.com/41fdb89034]: I created this free download to help women with pmdd feel better. I wish it had been around when I first learned I had pmdd.  * Semaine PMS and Period Support Supplements [https://www.walmart.com/ip/Semaine-PMS-Period-Support-Supplement-40-Count-Helps-with-Cramps-Bloating-Balances-Mood-with-Ashwagandha/2364120078?athcpid=2364120078&athpgid=AthenaBrandPage&athcgid=null&athznid=ProductTileCollection_37ddb5de-ce95-372a-a1e1-7c9170f6c9b0_items&athieid=v0&athstid=CS020&athguid=0MgSl8gZk6HwHufg65STS4x4ncxSHsYpbs34&athancid=null&athena=true]: These supplements have reduced cramps and helped level emotional downs that I (and my teen daughter) experience. Book a one off support call Just need some friendly advice about your pmdd journey? A support call is Free support call with me.  Music  * Music- Island Breeze by Surf House Productions |...

Is Your Health Signaling That You're In a Bad Relationship?

Last week, I shared how a health challenge can inadvertently make you think your marriage is terrible. But what if it IS terrible?  Today I'll address the negative effects a bad relationship can have on your health. This may be why your health is bad...it's your body's response to the relationship. We'll look at how to assess if the relationship is bad or if your perception and emotions are skewing your vision of the relationship. Also available on YouTube here [https://youtu.be/1sojUNN47NY]. Take Aways *  Physical effects of being in a bad relationship: increased stress and strain, increased cardiovascular reactivity, increased immune response, increased inflammation, and increased cortisol, higher risk of heart disease, higher risk of obesity and weight issues, and higher risk for high blood pressure. https://www.megawecare.com/wellness-we-care/chronic-diseases/the-hidden-impact-how-bad-relationships-affect-your-health [https://www.megawecare.com/wellness-we-care/chronic-diseases/the-hidden-impact-how-bad-relationships-affect-your-health] * Psychological effects of being a bad relationship: anxiety, depression, mood swings, social isolation * Are you in a great relationship going through a hard time? Or is the relationship bad? * A "good" relationship: You feel loved, appreciated, and/or respected most of the time. * A "bad" relationship: You feel unwanted, disliked, and/or rejected most of the time. * If there is any form of physical, emotional, verbal, sexual abuse = you're in a bad relationship * Your perceptions affect your beliefs about your marriage.  * Remember to factor in YOU. Do you have underlying issues that affect your perception? Factor those in. * Due to pmdd, I sometimes have false perceptions which lead to false beliefs about my marriage. My marriage is GREAT though. My perception is sometimes off. * Are you looking through newlywed glasses? Victim glasses?  * Look at your spouse's actions. Then put their actions in a different setting. Are they okay there? This can help to separate possible emotional biases you may have and help look at the actions more logically. * If you've assigned your emotional well being to your spouse, ending the relationship won't necessarily help.  * There are many ways to move forward if you have a bad relationship. You may want to start by talking about Want to feel better? I'd love to help. Book a 30 minute call with me (Heidi) here [https://calendly.com/heidibradfordconsult/private-coaching].  Heidi's links: * Heidi's website [https://heidibradfordcoaching.com/] * Heidi's Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/heidibradfordcoaching?igsh=eXBxeHhobTJra3A0&utm_source=qr] Are you here for pmdd support? I've got you. * 5 Ways To Feeling Better with PMDD [https://heidibradfordcoaching.kit.com/41fdb89034]: I created this free download to help women with pmdd feel better. I wish it had been around when I first learned I had pmdd.  * Semaine PMS and Period Support Supplements [https://www.walmart.com/ip/Semaine-PMS-Period-Support-Supplement-40-Count-Helps-with-Cramps-Bloating-Balances-Mood-with-Ashwagandha/2364120078?athcpid=2364120078&athpgid=AthenaBrandPage&athcgid=null&athznid=ProductTileCollection_37ddb5de-ce95-372a-a1e1-7c9170f6c9b0_items&athieid=v0&athstid=CS020&athguid=0MgSl8gZk6HwHufg65STS4x4ncxSHsYpbs34&athancid=null&athena=true]: These supplements have reduced cramps and helped level emotional downs that I (and my teen daughter) experience. Book a one off support call Just need some friendly advice about your pmdd journey? A support call is Free support call with me.  Music  * Music- Island Breeze by Surf House Productions |...