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Decoding PMDD with Britney Marsden: Root Causes, Trauma & the Truth About Your Cycle
Manage episode 489055552 series 2901074
In this powerful episode we sit down with Britney Marsden, also known as "The PMDD Chick," to explore the multifaceted experience of living with Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD). Britney opens up about her personal journey with PMDD — from misdiagnosis and confusion to self-advocacy and empowerment. She dives into the many possible root causes of PMDD, including hormonal imbalances, gut health, nutrient deficiencies, and environmental factors, emphasizing that PMDD isn’t just “in your head” — it's often the result of complex physiological and psychological interactions. One key theme throughout the conversation is the role of trauma, and how unresolved emotional wounds can manifest or intensify PMDD symptoms. Britney also offers heartfelt and empowering advice to women who are struggling: from finding the right practitioners to the importance of self-compassion, community, and nervous system regulation. Her message is both hopeful and validating, reminding listeners that healing is possible — and that they're not alone.
Britney Marsden, known as "The PMDD Chick," is a dedicated Women's Health Coach specializing in Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD). Drawing from her own experience overcoming severe PMDD, she has become a trusted source of support and knowledge for women facing this often misunderstood condition. As a qualified Women's Health Coach, Britney empowers women to identify and address factors that exacerbate PMDD symptoms. Empowering women to identify contributing factors that may exacerbate PMDD symptoms, Britney offers holistic, personalized solutions through her online PMDD programs, which provide practical strategies and insights to help women manage and alleviate their symptoms effectively.
SHOW NOTES:
0:39 Welcome to the show!
3:18 About Britney Marsden
4:28 Welcome Britney to the podcast!
5:39 What is PMDD?
7:12 Her diagnosis & journey through
12:36 Traditional solutions for PMDD
14:09 Understanding the Hormonal Cycle
17:04 Genetic predispositions for PMDD
18:18 BDNF, Trauma & ADD correlations
19:17 MCAS, Histamine & Hidden Infections
22:07 The #1 contributor to PMDD
25:56 Talk therapies & ISDTP
31:05 *MY ALIGN MAT*
33:05 Plant Medicines & Microdosing
37:04 Her root cause spinal infection
40:41 POTS, MCAS & Sinus Tachycardia
42:49 How she persevered & turned a corner
50:25 Supplements & Biohacks for PMDD
53:24 Healing gut dysbiosis
55:57 Coexisting comorbidities
1:00:28 Her final piece of advice
1:03:40 Where to find her
1:04:57 Thanks for tuning in!
RESOURCES:
Website: www.thepmddchick.com
Her Health Confessions Podcast
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thepmddchick
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepmddchick/
Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy
MyAlignMat - code: BIOHACKERBABES
Puori - Discount code: BIOHACKERBABES
Our Sponsors:
* Check out Puori: https://Puori.com/BIOHACKERBABES
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/biohacker-babes-podcast/donations
Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
299 episodes
Manage episode 489055552 series 2901074
In this powerful episode we sit down with Britney Marsden, also known as "The PMDD Chick," to explore the multifaceted experience of living with Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD). Britney opens up about her personal journey with PMDD — from misdiagnosis and confusion to self-advocacy and empowerment. She dives into the many possible root causes of PMDD, including hormonal imbalances, gut health, nutrient deficiencies, and environmental factors, emphasizing that PMDD isn’t just “in your head” — it's often the result of complex physiological and psychological interactions. One key theme throughout the conversation is the role of trauma, and how unresolved emotional wounds can manifest or intensify PMDD symptoms. Britney also offers heartfelt and empowering advice to women who are struggling: from finding the right practitioners to the importance of self-compassion, community, and nervous system regulation. Her message is both hopeful and validating, reminding listeners that healing is possible — and that they're not alone.
Britney Marsden, known as "The PMDD Chick," is a dedicated Women's Health Coach specializing in Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD). Drawing from her own experience overcoming severe PMDD, she has become a trusted source of support and knowledge for women facing this often misunderstood condition. As a qualified Women's Health Coach, Britney empowers women to identify and address factors that exacerbate PMDD symptoms. Empowering women to identify contributing factors that may exacerbate PMDD symptoms, Britney offers holistic, personalized solutions through her online PMDD programs, which provide practical strategies and insights to help women manage and alleviate their symptoms effectively.
SHOW NOTES:
0:39 Welcome to the show!
3:18 About Britney Marsden
4:28 Welcome Britney to the podcast!
5:39 What is PMDD?
7:12 Her diagnosis & journey through
12:36 Traditional solutions for PMDD
14:09 Understanding the Hormonal Cycle
17:04 Genetic predispositions for PMDD
18:18 BDNF, Trauma & ADD correlations
19:17 MCAS, Histamine & Hidden Infections
22:07 The #1 contributor to PMDD
25:56 Talk therapies & ISDTP
31:05 *MY ALIGN MAT*
33:05 Plant Medicines & Microdosing
37:04 Her root cause spinal infection
40:41 POTS, MCAS & Sinus Tachycardia
42:49 How she persevered & turned a corner
50:25 Supplements & Biohacks for PMDD
53:24 Healing gut dysbiosis
55:57 Coexisting comorbidities
1:00:28 Her final piece of advice
1:03:40 Where to find her
1:04:57 Thanks for tuning in!
RESOURCES:
Website: www.thepmddchick.com
Her Health Confessions Podcast
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thepmddchick
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepmddchick/
Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy
MyAlignMat - code: BIOHACKERBABES
Puori - Discount code: BIOHACKERBABES
Our Sponsors:
* Check out Puori: https://Puori.com/BIOHACKERBABES
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/biohacker-babes-podcast/donations
Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
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