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Are you looking for natural and holistic ways to manage the premenstrual rollercoaster? Do you wish you could just "grab" a quick solution when you're in the heat of premenstrual anxiety or overthinking that you know will actually help you? In this episode, I'm sharing just that! 3 natural and holistic habits you can be implementing TODAY that will be an asset for your coping toolkit when you're i...

Maybe you're just joining in, or maybe you're an OG to this podcast (original gansta! ;) Either way, this podcast has had some changes made to it! Okay, a lot! New photo, new title, new tagline.. lots of change! I wanted to share a bit about why I changed the name of this podcast from Premenstrual Anxiety Solutions to PMS Peaceful, as well as why I changed the tagline, etc etc!  So, have a listen!...

Is worry, fear and anxiety creeping in, and you're feeling untethered, thrown around by the wind and the waves of your thoughts? If this feels like today, have a listen to today's episode. These verses were so grounding for me when I was in the middle of postpartum anxiety and feeling consumed by dread, anxiety and the "what if's", and I hope they help you feel more grounded too in who you can tru...

Does it feel like your relationship with God takes a beating every premenstrual phase, where you're doubting his love for you or if you're loveable? Does it feel really hard to decipher between truth and lies? Is guilt, shame and condemnation speaking too loudly in your mind, telling you you're not worthy, that God doesn't love you? Friend, I've been there, and it can be so hard to press into God...

Are you struggling with anxiety and overwhelm, but you're not quite sure if it's related to where you are in your cycle? Are there times when the anxiety gets worse and you're trying to figure out if it is tied to your premenstrual phase? In this episode, I'm sharing 3 ways to help you figure out when and how your anxiety symptoms are showing up, and how you can start tracking where you are in you...

Are you coming to another Easter feeling discouraged, like you're "failing" as a Christian because of the anxiety that you struggle with? Does peace and calm just feel so out of reach for you while you're battling the overwhelm, mental tornado and overthinking? If this is where you are at this Easter, please have a listen to this episode and know that Christ offers a hand to you in the midst of th...

Does this sound familiar: You're feeling the love with your spouse, things are going well, your communication is good and on point. Then you hit your premenstrual phase and everything goes downhill from there.  You doubt your decision, your relationship, why you're together. You just want to get out and leave. You're frustrated, angry and the last thing you want to do is talk about it. If this is...

In this episode, I'm sharing my own story with premenstrual anxiety, overthinking, paranoia, depression, and eventually receiving a diagnosis of PMDD.  It's been on my heart for a while now to share this episode with you, and there has been so much fear, resistance, second guessing, imposter syndrome- the whole shabang. But I believe there is power in our stories and owning them and knowing that G...

Are you in survival mode right now, right in the middle of your PMDD or hell week? Are you feeling like you're drowning, and it feels so difficult to lift your hand up out of the water for some help? If this is where you are right now, take heart, friend. Know that it will pass. Have a listen to this prayer if it feels like the chaos and confusion are speaking louder than the peace and clarity. Ma...

Does staying on track with your wellness goals feel difficult and overwhelming? Does it feel like a lot of work to be consistent with the habits you know are helping you feel better but feel so out of reach, especially during your premenstrual phase? If this sounds familiar, I know you'll get so much out of this episode. I'm sharing 3 super simple, super practical, super tactile tips for doing tho...

Hey friend! Welcome to the very first guest interview episode on Premenstrual Anxiety Solutions! I am so pumped to have Christina Adrien here with me to talk about her experience working with women who are dealing with PMDD. Christina is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor from New York City and offers a wealth of knowledge on the topic of PMDD, causes, treatment and what it looks like to incorpora...

Are you feeling pretty weary and burdened these days? I get it. When we're constantly navigating chaotic thoughts, intrusive thoughts, a rollercoaster of emotions, doubts about our worth and identity, it takes a toll on our bodies and our souls. In this 'Contemplative Thursday' episode, this is your time to practice being present with your body, your breath and with the rest God is inviting you in...

Hey friend! Do you ever feel overwhelmed about what you should and shouldn't be eating throughout your whole menstrual cycle that will help lessen the emotional and physical load you experience during your premenstrual phase? In this episode, I share 3 simple & accessible foods that you can be eating ALL cycle long that will help regulate your hormones, be gentle on your digestive system and s...

You've probably heard about seed cycling. It's kind of a big deal all over wellness blogs. Are you curious about how it works, or IF it works?  In this episode, I break down what seed cycling is, how it works and what the research says about the practice. If you've ever wondered if you should start incorporating seed cycling into your wellness, tune in to this episode! Also, GIVEAWAY ALERT!! Want...

Have you asked this question before? Am I hurting God or others around me by struggling with anxiety? Today we’re talking about just that: is it wrong to have anxiety. It can be a loaded topic, infused with questions about mental health & illness struggles. So I'm looking to Scripture for direction! Tune in with me to Mark 14:32-38 and let’s get some insight into this topic from Jesus in the G...

Is the anxiety feeling heavy? Are you feeling overwhelmed, alone, isolated, like you're fighting this battle all by yourself? If this is sounding familiar, take a break and come hang out with me and the Holy Spirit for 10 minutes. God wants to speak his truth and love over you, and if we let him, our hearts and minds can be moved into a place of peace and joy, away from chaos and confusion. We als...

You’ve probably learned about the menstrual cycle at some point in your life, but want a little refresher? It’s really easy to just see the menstrual cycle as only being blood, cramps and anxiety. But, my friend, there’s so much more to it than that! In this episode, we’re chatting about prominent hormones and what each phase is about in the menstrual cycle, but also about why it’s even important...

How many times have you had a conversation with a friend or family member & you've shared what emotions, feelings & symptoms you've been experiencing in the week before your period, and all you've heard back is "oh, that's just PMS". End of story. Basically: just deal with it. There's really not much space for further discussion, and it often leaves you feeling shut down, not listened to a...

It feels like we're constantly being bombarded left, right and center by messages telling us we should be able to heal our bodies and help ourselves through positive thinking, manifesting and that the power is all from within. While I definitely feel we need to be active participants in our own wellness journeys, I also think that believing we can or should be able to do it all on our own is dange...

Hey friend, does it feel like EVERY premenstrual phase you're wrestling with the same questions, believing the same lies, thinking the same thoughts? Does it feel really hard to decipher what is true and what's false, what are lies and what is reality? In this episode, I share 3 lies the enemy (aka Satan!) would love for you to believe and be consumed by during your premenstrual phase, so you stay...

Welcome back to another episode! Last Monday, I shared 2 things to STOP doing when the anxiety is loud, high and all-consuming in the week or two before your period. But if we don’t replace our bad habits with GOOD habits, we’ll just revert back to what we’re used to and comfortable doing. So in this episode, here are 2 things to START doing in your premenstrual phase that will help to both reliev...

In today's Thursday episode, I share about Isaiah 43:1-3, and how it can be hard to grasp the idea of walking through hard seasons. Yet even in the middle of HARD & TRIAL, God is faithful and doesn't leave us to walk alone. I hope this episode provides a deep reassurance that despite the anxiety, the overwhelm & the despair feeling so real, like it's going to swallow you up, God remains wi...

We all have our habits that we automatically turn to when we feel anxious or overwhelmed, but what if they were just exacerbating the anxiety? In this episode, I talk about 2 habits you might be doing when you’re in the thick of premenstrual anxiety that may very well be making the intrusive thoughts, anxiety and spiraling worse. Stay tuned for next week as well, where I share 2 things to START do...

Have you heard of reflexology before? Have you heard that it helps with premenstrual issues? In this episode, I share my own personal experiences with reflexology, what my clients have experienced, and what research says about it when it comes to getting it done specifically for premenstrual symptoms and disturbances.   I encourage you to listen in, & who knows?! Maybe after this episode you’l...

It can often feel like the anxiety and overwhelm are so all-consuming, like there is no way around or through it. It can start to feel like we’re grasping at anything for a solution, for anything that will fix the or take away the anxiety. Psalm 131 invites us to humbly come before God and trust that he will meet us there- even in the throes of anxiety and feeling paralyzed by overwhelm. I encoura...