Welcome back to The Monthly Truth - the conversation no one is having, but everyone needs to hear.

In this episode, Phoebe is joined by Jen Williams - health and wellbeing coach, founder of Body Brain Belief, mum of two, and someone living with PMDD. Jen shares how her personal experience with PMDD shaped both her life and her work, from burnout and perfectionism to building flexible routines that actually work with your cycle, not against it.

This is an honest, practical conversation about navigating PMDD alongside work, relationships, and motherhood - without chasing perfection or pretending it’s easy.

Tune in to hear about:

💬 What living with PMDD really feels like across the cycle

💬 Why rigid routines don’t work - and how flexibility can change everything

💬 Managing overwhelm, fatigue, and brain fog with realistic tools

💬 Communication, self-compassion, and staying connected during hard phases

This episode is grounded, relatable, and full of takeaways for anyone living with PMDD, supporting someone who is, or trying to make sense of cyclical mental health. If you’ve ever felt frustrated with your body, exhausted by expectations, or stuck in all-or-nothing thinking, this one will land.

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✨ Find Jen and her work at @jenbodybrainbelief

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🌎 Website: https://thepmddproject.org/

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💼 Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-pmdd-project/

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Chapters

00:00 Intro

00:52 Journey to Body, Brain, Belief

03:52 Understanding PMDD and Its Impact

06:33 Managing Cyclical Stress with Flexibility

09:38 Two-Minute Moments for Energy Boosts

12:18 Navigating Parenthood and PMDD

15:32 Creating a Safe Space for Support

18:15 Communication and Understanding in Relationships

21:28 Self-Compassion and Shared Humanity

24:07 Final Thoughts and Resources

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Disclaimer:

At The Monthly Truth, we share stories, experiences, and information to support and empower those affected by PMDD. However, the content of this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Everyone’s journey with PMDD is unique, and we encourage you to seek care from qualified healthcare providers for your individual needs. Please know you’re not alone - and we’re so glad you're here.

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