Living Well with PMDD

Does it feel like complaining is helpful? While it can feel productive, Heidi argues that it doesn't lead us to the results we want. Take aways *Sometimes we complain because we are trying to make things better. But it doesn't work. *Even if we get what will satisfy the complaint, we don't feel better. *Venting is not always a good thing. *Feel emotion rather than skipping over it o...

Get a glimpse of some jobs and roles (i.e. daughter, aunt) that Heidi had as a teenager and in her early twenties. What made them harder or easier to handle because of her having PMDD? What was good about them? What was difficult about them? Heidi adds some recommendations along the way. Take Aways -Heidi found being a college student easier than being a high school student. -Before serving as a f...

Heidi describes PMDD friendly jobs based on two questions she asked in a FaceBook group of women with PMDD.  The two questions asked:  1. What careers/jobs have you had that have been PMDD friendly? 2. What careers/jobs have you had that have  not been PMDD friendly? Topics 1:25 Purpose of this episode 2:26 Jobs and careers that are not PMDD friendly 3:11 PMDD friendly careers and jobs 4:40 Jobs t...

Today we consider:  Who has been a positive role model in your life? What was their impact on your life?  Then Heidi shares appreciation and examples of the positive role models in her life including her dad, mom, brothers, brothers-in-law, and husband.  Topics 1:00 Ask yourself:  Who has been a positive role model in your life? 2:33 About positive role models in the lives of young women 3:26 &quo...

Welcome back! Today's episode is continuing the discussion on some nontraditional ways to decrease our PMDD symptoms. Topics 00:57 Sleep modifications 01:37 Environmental modifications (dim lights, no backlit screens close to bedtime, etc) 02:36 Using essential oils 03:48 Guided meditations (See below for links to a few) 04:05 Meditation Heidi designed 06:42 Example: "This is my sleeping...

Today we'll consider three (of five) nontraditional ways to treat PMDD symptoms. 5 Ways: 1- Receive life coaching 2- Change your lifestyle 3- Change what you are eating and/or drinking 4- Modify your sleep 5- Modify your exercise Topics 00:59 The five nontraditional ways we'll discuss 01:29 Common ways to treat PMDD symptoms 03:50 Life coaching 08:16 Lifestyle changes 10:15 Eating change...

Heidi announces and goes into detail about the coaching opportunity she will be opening up this Fall. There are 10 spots available so if you think this might be for you, listen up! **You can sign up for this 3 month coaching program by sending an email to heidi@heidibradfordcoaching.com. Topics 01:51 Overview on the details of this episode 02:30 Who this coaching opportunity will help most 04:01 W...

Here we look into how relativity plays a part in our perception of the good and the bad in our life.  Topics 03:34 Suffering due to unmet expectations, current culture/environment, thoughts about our situation 05:32 Vehicle size analogy... feeling like everything is suddenly different and we can't cope with any of it 08:09 When we freak out, take a minute to think of all that is still the SAM...

Sometimes we when we are unwell, taking a break from a religious practice keeps our relationship with God strong. Listen for five questions to consider when you feel a religious practice you're doing at the moment is straining your relationship with God. Our faith in Christ can be strengthened when we trust in Him to take care of us when we cannot do it ourselves. Take Aways -Five questions t...

We have our first ever guest on the podcast today: Dr. Patrick Flynn of The Wellness Way . We discuss health in general, women’s health, PMDD, and some ways to help our bodies function better. There are a few swear words.  Topics 2:24 About Dr. Fynn 8:33 His focus on health and function 8:53 Taking an investigative approach 10:09 Health is function 12:58 Thoughts, Toxins, Trauma, multiple factors...

This episode includes a lot of stories about Heidi's mom and her mom's positive impact on the world. Enjoy! There are topics presented that are woven throughout and are noted below. Dr. Patrick Flynn will be with us NEXT week.  Things I wish my mom had known 50 years ago: Her value is immeasurable.  The impact you’re having on the people around you is huge… it IS enough. It’s okay to not...

In this episode, we uncover why having an experimenting perspective verses an expecting attitude is helpful.  02:47 Expectations can create negative feelings or positive feelings 03:43 Example of the good and bad results of Heidi's expectations at a doctor's appointment 05:44 STOP expecting others to be able to perfectly apply their knowledge, etc to YOU  07:08 Take responsibility for ho...

Last week, Heidi was able to attend an in-person seminar where Dr. Patrick Flynn of the Wellness Way was presenting. His take on the #1 thing women and men need to do to improve their health surprised Heidi and she shares that with you in today’s episode.  Also, Dr. Patrick Flynn will be with us on THIS podcast on May 8th. Woot, woot! We’ll be talking all things hormones and especially as they app...

In today's episode, Heidi shares ways that women with PMDD can heal through feeling LOVE. Ways to let others love you: 1. Make a direct request. Wait and see what happens. 2. When someone gives you a hug, pause and feel loved. 3. Give a child INDIRECT attention. Ways to let yourself love: 1. Grow passion for different things 2. When someone does something for you, say, "Thank you."...

Heidi shares three ways to live a good life during your active PMDD symptom weeks. You can still do and be a part of the things you desire.     The Three Ways 1. Know yourself and love yourself 2. Determine if this a thought problem or a symptom problem 3. Look for opportunities Topics 2:08 Know yourself 3:13 Loving yourself 5:35 Difference between a thought problem and a symptom problem 13:45 Opp...

In today's episode, Heidi shares why her February was rough because of PMDD.  Along the way and at the end she shares things that helped her (and will help YOU!) deal with tough times regarding PMDD.   Why it was rough: 1. PMDD symptoms hit earlier than expected 2. Period arrived 4 days early 3. More PMDD symptoms after her period 4. Sinus infection 5. Celebrating two birthdays 6. A poor nigh...

Today, Heidi describes a bit about PMDD as a physical limitation, why it's confusing that it is a physical limitation, and an analogy that helps her when she feels she is not living up to her best self during her hard weeks. This does not go into the physical body and what is happening. Different doctors say different things so it's hard to know what is really happening. The body reactin...

In today's episode, Heidi shares Part 2 of her Living Well With PMDD Method. Heidi uses this method herself and helps her clients implement it in their life. The goal of this method is to take you from hiding in your closet crying to doing things you want to do and need to do regardless of what day of the month it is or where you are in your menstrual cycle.     The LWWP Method (revamped!) 1....

In today's episode, Heidi shares Part 1 of her 5-part Living Well With PMDD Method. Heidi uses this method herself and helps her clients implement it in their life. The goal of this method is to take you from hiding in your closet crying to doing things you want to do and need to do regardless of what day of the month it is or where you are in your menstrual cycle. The LWWP Method 1. Life coa...

In this episode, you'll hear Heidi describe two specific times her cycle has been thrown off in the past year: one was for a family reunion and the other spending a whole Saturday with friends.  She shares her theory that this happens when one woman spends an extended period of time with a different woman (or group of women) that she hasn't been around recently. Heid shares her Emergency...

Heidi shares a win and explains the timing of her fluoxetine use. Key Points:  To reduce interference with her sex drive, her doctor (third one to speak with about PMDD) recommended only using it Days 18-28 (for sure) and Days 1-7 (if needed).  Her doctor claims this has worked well for many of his patients. She takes it in the morning. When she's taken it in the evening, she woke at 2 a.m. a...

Hi there, remember to register here for the free Love and Support call happening monthly. The next one is this Thursday, February 22nd, 2024 at 6 pm PT/ 7 pm MT/ 8 pm CT/ 9 pm ET.  If you missed this one, these occur on the fourth Thursday of each month at the same time as is listed above.  Register once and receive email reminders for all subsequent calls :).  Happy living!  -Heidi Want more supp...

For today, we’ll cover three phrases that will help you grow compassion for yourself, honesty with yourself and others, and make life more bearable.  3 Must Know Phrases:  -“I’m feeling (fill in the blank) right now.” Example: “I’m feeling sad right now.” -“I’m not feeling well.” -“…And that’s okay.” Example: “I do not want to go grocery shopping and that’s okay.” Here’s the podcast episode I reco...

Check out Heidi's website here . In this episode, Heidi shares: -a supportive website for women with premenstrual disorders -a Facebook group she is active in -a new guideline released by the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, -a stunning statistic: 34% of women with PMDD have attempted suicide , and -information about getting accommodations and/or benefits at your workplace. Reso...

Hi! In this episode we review things we've covered so far on this podcast and focus on 7 take aways. 7 Take Aways: 1.  PMDD manifests with severe PMS symptoms 2.  The National Institute of Health estimates 5-8% of women that experience a menstrual cycle have PMDD. 3.  PMDD is unique primarily because of the timing of the symptoms and the severity of the symptoms. 4.  Women with PMDD experienc...