Her Shift: Being Her

Trigger Warning: This episode discusses suicidal thoughts, emotional isolation, and trauma. Are you silently struggling with PMDD, trauma, or high-functioning anxiety—even while appearing “successful” on the outside? In this landmark 50th episode of the Her Shift Podcast, host Anna Pearce-Roberts joins forces with PMDD advocate and author Heather Hendrie for a raw, honest conversation about the re...

Trigger Warning: This episode discusses themes of death, regrets, and end-of-life reflection. Please listen with care if you’re feeling vulnerable. Have you ever wondered what you’d do if you were given a second chance at life? In this raw and deeply personal episode, Anna explores the “Angel of Death Theory” and the powerful lessons we can learn from the regrets of the dying. Imagine waking up at...

Struggling to feel confident after trauma or PMDD? In this empowering episode of the Her Shift Podcast, host Anna gets real about what true confidence looks like for women navigating healing, cyclical living, and self-discovery. Anna shares her personal journey with PMDD and trauma recovery, busting the myth that confidence is about “faking it ‘til you make it.” Instead, she guides listeners throu...

In this episode of the Her Shift Podcast, Anna dives deep into the power of words and the life-changing wisdom of The Four Agreements—focusing on the agreement: “Don’t take anything personally.” We explore how both criticism and compliments are reflections of other people’s perspectives, not our truth, and why detaching from both is a radical act of self-worth—especially for women healing from tra...

With Anna Pearce-Roberts – PMDD Survivor, Trauma Healing Advocate & Women’s Wellness Storyteller If you’re searching for the best PMDD podcast, real recovery stories, or support for trauma healing and women’s wellness, this episode of Her Shift is for you. Host Anna Pearce-Roberts shares her personal journey of not drinking alcohol for 10 years, exploring the deep connections between alcohol,...

Struggling with PMDD and wondering why nothing seems to work? In this eye-opening episode of the Her Shift Podcast, host Anna Pearce-Roberts dives deep into the overlooked connection between PMDD (Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder), unresolved trauma, and narcissistic abuse. Anna shares her powerful personal story, revealing how PMDD was more than just a hormonal imbalance—it was her nervous system’...

Trigger Warning: This episode contains open, honest discussion about sex, intimacy, and trauma—shared from the perspective of someone with lived experience of both intimacy wounds and sexual healing. Listen with care and skip if you need to. Ever wondered how PMDD, your cycle, and your sex life actually connect? You’re not alone. In this episode, Anna gets real about sex, pleasure, and redefining...

 Ever feel like the whole world’s playing along with nonsense just to fit in? You’re not alone. In this episode, Anna unpacks a big “aha” moment about conformity, the beauty industry, and why pretending to be cool is the ultimate energy drain for women with PMDD. What’s inside: The “Emperor’s New Clothes” of beauty: why everyone stays quiet—even when it’s all bollocks How the pressure to look...

Ever typed “Is PMDD ruining my life?” into Google at 2am? You’re not alone. In this Q&A episode, Anna tackles the raw, unfiltered questions women actually ask about PMDD—no sugar-coating, just real talk, lived experience, and a few inappropriate jokes. What’s inside: The difference between PMDD and PMS (and why it matters) How to tell if your “coping mechanisms” are actually survival strategie...

In this soul-deep episode, I open up about how losing my gran at 12 triggered a massive shift in my nervous system — and how that one event quietly rewired my brain, blocked my ability to learn, and forced me into survival mode for decades. We’re diving into the sneaky ways trauma suppresses our natural curiosity, our creative flow, and the joy that makes life feel worth living. If you've ever fou...

In this solo episode, I’m talking about the Golden Goose Theory — and how so many of us are slowly burning ourselves out trying to do it all , without realising we’re draining the very energy that makes us powerful, creative, and alive. I share what helps me feel human (and happy), even in the depths of depression — including the power of a good haircut, a toffee latte, someone else washing my blo...

Ready to smash period stigma and laugh about the chaos of cycles? In this unfiltered episode of the Her Shift Podcast, Anna teams up with writer and creative powerhouse Heather Hendrie—one of the bold voices behind the bestselling Amazon anthology Awfully Hilarious: Period Pieces—for a raw, funny, and deeply honest conversation about PMDD, period shame, and the wild ride of the menstrual cycle. Wh...

In this raw and real episode, Anna unpacks the unexpected side effects of healing — the panic, the sabotage, and the sheer fear that can come when you’re finally moving out of survival mode. She shares how recent shifts in her life have triggered her subconscious to freak out and slam the brakes, leading to anxiety, exhaustion, and even physical illness. But instead of backing down, Anna dives int...

This week, I’m sharing a huge personal breakthrough: discovering the power of cyclical living. Until recently, I believed I was just “bad” at the 9-5 life – like I’d somehow failed at what everyone else seemed to manage. But after diving into Kate Northrup’s work, I’ve realised the traditional workweek was literally built for men’s 24-hour cycles – not women’s 28-day cycles. For years, I only trac...

In this juicy episode, I dive deep into the real reason so many women struggle to take care of themselves without guilt or shame. I share my own self-care evolution—from getting my nails done and wearing perfume to reading audiobooks, swimming, and having a cuppa in the bath. Yep, self-care isn’t just bubble baths (though they’re bloody lovely)—it’s also about doing what you enjoy and making your...

In this episode, I dive into the one thing that can help us break free from suffering for good. The truth is, pain is a natural part of life—but suffering? That’s a choice. I explore how trying to control the actions of others or predicting future pain only keeps us stuck in survival mode, prolonging the hurt instead of moving through it. Drawing on personal experiences—like being dumped as a teen...

In this episode, we dive deep into the idea that not all emotions are useful or natural—some, like shame and hate, are more like processed junk food, designed by society to keep us small, controlled, and unwell. We explore how shame shows up in our lives, how it’s linked to abuse, and why simply recognising it is the first step to breaking free. I also discuss other “junk food” emotions—like toxic...

Are you silently struggling with PMDD, anxiety, or depression? You’re not alone. In this raw episode of the Her Shift podcast, Anna shares her personal story of living with Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) while maintaining a “perfect” exterior. Discover why Anna felt triggered by Vicky Pattison’s open conversations about PMDD, and how years of self-gaslighting and shame kept her disconnecte...

Ever noticed how actors become their roles, carrying a presence that makes them unmistakably the main character? Or how some people walk into a room and instantly command attention—without even trying? In this episode, we’re diving into Main Character Energy and how you can step into confidence, rather than waiting for it to magically appear. Drawing from my own experience of effortlessly landing...

Ever felt irrationally annoyed by someone’s behaviour? Turns out, those extreme reactions are often more than just irritation—they’re actually trauma responses. In this episode, I unpack why certain behaviours, like indecisiveness, helplessness, or public displays of emotion, trigger such strong feelings in me. I share personal stories—from dealing with an overly dependent person in my inbox to wh...

What does it really mean to go all in? This week, I’m breaking down the concept of "Going Full NASCAR" —inspired by the insane move in a race where a driver floored it, rode the wall, and jumped from 14th to 2nd place. His words? "I’m going to floor it until I see God or the checkered flag." It got me thinking… For so long, I thought going all in meant being trapped —whether in a job, a relationsh...

Last night, something happened that I’ve never truly experienced before—I allowed myself to be completely vulnerable, with no agenda, no expectation, and no need for a response. Just raw, unfiltered truth. And in that moment, I realized… this is a superpower . In this episode, I share how terrifying it was to sit down and record this—because irony of ironies, even talking about unattached vulnerab...

Have you ever felt like other people’s opinions, beliefs, or even their mere presence are holding you back from living the life you truly want? In this episode, I dive into the invisible weight of external influence—how the thoughts of others dilute our creativity, confidence, and decision-making. We explore the surprising stats behind social media engagement and how only a tiny fraction of people...

In this episode, I sit down with Natalie Ryan Hebert , a trauma-informed hypnotherapist who specialises in healing PMDD. Having suffered from PMDD herself, Natalie brings a deeply personal and professional perspective to understanding this condition—not as a hormonal imbalance to be ‘managed’ but as a warning signal from the body, rooted in deep unresolved childhood trauma. We explore the idea tha...

In this episode, I dive into a realisation that hit me the other day—I’d completely forgotten I had depression because PMDD had taken over as the focus. But when PMDD symptoms disappeared after hormone treatments, the familiar feeling of “I’m still not happy” came creeping back. Could it be that PMDD is actually a branch of something deeper? In this conversation, I explore how depression—especiall...