Living Well with PMDD

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Hello! 🎉 New and fun things are coming! Tune in next week to hear about what I've been working on. Still offering a free 20 minute consult call. Book here: https://heidibradfordcoaching.com/free/. You know you want to! Don't be shy. Come talk! Last week, I helped at a young women's youth camp. It was delightful. The transition back to life was a bit rocky, but not nearly as bad as...

We all know the feeling... things are going great and then BAM. Something happens that makes interrupts your smooth sailing. Maybe it's an interruption of  your usual self-care routines. Maybe a loved one is sick and needs your care and support. Whatever the disruption, I have a process to help you FEEL GROUNDED in those moments. It leads you to getting back on track whether that means backtr...

Today I am sharing a miracle. God gave us a dryer... for $28.  I'm Heidi. A certified life coach who loves helping people. Right now you can hop on a 20 minute call with me for free. This is perfect for you if you're feeling stuck or need some support, let's talk. Click here for that. Take Aways Our family is moving overseas Do we store our dryer or keep it for 2 months so we can dr...

If you struggle with Mother's Day, you're not alone. Today I'll share an idea I had about 10 years ago. It was nearing Mother's Day and I had a desire to show my kids that I appreciated them making me a mother . I chose to buy them each a book for Mother's Day. Listen in to hear my Mother's Day Peace Challenge inspired by that experience. Or watch here . Take Aways Re...

Get faster results on your pmdd journey by talking with me.  Click here to schedule a quick 20 minute conversation. We'll discover your best next step in alleviating your pmdd. 5 Things No One Tells You About PMDD No "one-size-fits-all" solution. Many ways to treat it. YOU know best. You'll still be human. (Even after you find a good treatment, you'll have ups and downs to...

LET'S CELEBRATE! THIS IS THE 100TH EPISODE! 🎉  I chose a topic that has helped me immensely in honor of this being the 100th episode. Enjoy the stories I share throughout. Maybe you can see yourself in some of them. Take this with a grain of salt. It's meant to be general information. Tailor this to your own wisdom and experience. Take Aways Scheduling events and vacations based on your...

Continuing our talk with Mary Beth Bohn. :) YouTube link:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_SlnEvCiRE&t=2s Take Aways Therapies that may help: ACT, EMDR, or hypnotherapy. Various dietary supplements have helped. Lifestyle changes can improve (meaning decrease) pmdd symptoms. REMEMBER: TRIAL AND ERROR IS IMPORTANT. WHAT HAS WORKED FOR SOMEONE ELSE MAY OR MAY NOT HELP YOU. Some memories may sho...

More with Mary Beth Bohn, co-founder of the Christina Bohn Foundation . Video slides are utilized so this one would be especially helpful to watch! Here's where it is on YouTube: https://youtu.be/taO0-OYAQf4 Take Aways 00 - About the Annual Christina Bohn Memorial 5K, establishing the first state recognized PMDD Awareness day (in Missouri), and about Mary Beth and her husband stepping into PM...

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...

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 fo...

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...

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 Awarene...

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...

Today we look at an analogy of hiking with an uncomfortable shoe and how it relates to being in a marriage while experiencing a health challenge. Watch the show here . If you'd like personal support, please reach out to me. Take Aways  A health challenge can throw a wrench in so many areas of a marriage that it can cause the marriage to want to collapse and decay.  Bad stuff is going to happe...

Want to feel better? I'd love to help. Book a 30 minute call with me here .  Today, come with me to look at two approaches to feeling better. We'll look at the benefits of both and how to utilize them in your life.  Take Aways We are taught and trained to take action. Taking action often looks like accomplishing tasks, fulfilling responsibilities, or goal setting and achievement. The imm...

Histamine intolerance is a relatively new thing. Discover how it could be making your PMS symptoms worse. You'll also hear what to change to have less PMS symptoms related to histamine intolerance. Take Aways My terrible experience with severe PMS symptoms last week.  My symptoms were likely heightened by high histamine levels. About histamines from Healthline.com The body can get overloaded...

Today I will share benefits of calcium and then walk you through performing a calcium "audit." This will help you see where you get your calcium from and help you to know if you are getting enough calcium regularly.  You will also hear ways to increase your intake of calcium.  To follow along with the video version on YouTube, click here .  Take Aways Calcium benefits us by helping us to...

It's been a while since I've addressed pmdd specifically. I'm excited to do that today and plan to do so off and on going forward. Today I share some things I wish I'd known 3 years ago--when I was early into my pmdd journey. Hopefully these will help you be able to be healthier and live a better life... especially if you have pmdd (premenstrual dysphoric disorder) or other pre...

It can be easy to get caught up in new or different "health hacks" for good health and wellness. Let's calm ourselves down and tap into timeless wellness strategies instead. These will help with any health goal you have... weight loss, brain fog, joint pain, and insomnia.  In this episode, I (Heidi) share basic, free ways that you can improve your health today .  Take Aways Here&apo...

Happy 2026!! Welcome back to the Living Well with PMDD podcast. I hope your new year is starting out wonderfully.  In today's episode, I share with you about a decision I made right before my 17th birthday that changed my life. I decided to go without chocolate for a year.  Summary Why and when I made the decision Surprises (and sacrifices) along the way while keeping to my goal Results: then...

Heidi shares her client's top three weight loss tools of 2025. These are the most talked about, most used, and most helpful tools from this year. Take Aways #1 The 100 Allowed Urges Worksheet #2 Reminding themself: IT'S OKAY when they mess up #3 Stick with the plan. (This is her individualized plan we made together.) Download a copy of the 100 Allowed Urges Worksheet here and try it for...

Three challenges we face to staying hydrated during the holidays are being on the go, sitting more than usual, and drinking alcohol. Listen in for practical tips to staving off dehydration during this fun, busy, and sometimes unpredictable weeks. Take Aways Keep a water bottle with you and stock your car Recognize when you're feeling faint, hungry, or on edge.  Question hunger if you've...

The holidays are a time for connection, spending time with family and friends, and thinking of Jesus. Tune in to hear some tidbits of advice on enjoying the holidays without neglecting your diet and exercise goals. Follow Heidi's advice so you stick close to your health goals without sacrificing time and attention to your loved ones. Merry Christmas! 🎄 Take Aways Make decisions ahead of time...

Glean reasons and tips to prioritize sleep and easy ways to relieve stress over the holidays. Heidi shares insights from this article by the Mayo Clinic.  Guided meditation options: Breathing Meditation by Diana Winston @ UCLA, Empowered Me Meditation by Deepak Chopra Click here for Heidi's "how to turn your brain off at night" post. Take Aways "You may be able to sleep your wa...