Lauren's Journey from Surviving PMDD to Thriving
In this episode, Jes interviews Lauren, a mother who overcame devastating premenstrual symptoms that were destroying her quality of life. For two years, Lauren struggled with severe psychological and physical symptoms that consumed 10 or more days of each cycle, impacting her marriage, motherhood, and mental health.
Her Symptoms Included:

Extreme mood swings
Intense irritability and rage
Persistent suicidal ideation
Debilitating food cravings
Painful bloating
Frequent headaches

Despite trying conventional treatments like therapy and SSRIs, Lauren found no relief—until she discovered a personalized, holistic approach to managing her PMDD.
Remarkable Transformation:

Started working with Jes in September 2023
Initial goal: 5% symptom reduction
Results after just 3 months:

Reduced symptomatic days from 10+ to 2
Symptom burden dropped from 478 to 263 points
Zero suicidal ideation
Significantly reduced intensity of symptoms
Disappeared sugar cravings
Improved daily functioning



Lauren's Breakthrough Quotes:

"I've experienced zero suicidal ideation!"
"Everything is less intense."
"I'm not reaching a level 10 of rage!"
"My sugar cravings have basically disappeared!"
"This is now manageable."

From barely surviving to homeschooling her children, Lauren's story is a beacon of hope for anyone struggling with PMDD. Her journey proves that with the right support, education, and personalized intervention, transformative healing is possible.
Key Message: PMDD does not define you—it's just a chapter in your story, and you have the power to write the next one.
Lauren's Message: Even when you feel at the end of your rope, there is hope. With commitment and the right support, you can reclaim your life from PMDD.
 
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Watch the episode on Youtube:
https://youtu.be/kHoF_2OvOvg
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You can find Jes:
Instagram: @hermoodmentor
Youtube: @hermoodmentor
Website: https://hermoodmentor.com/
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Looking for more support?
✦︎  Grab our FREE Symptom Mapping Kit- The first step to healing instead of dealing with your symptoms is to map your symptom pattern.
https://courses.hermoodmentor.com/symptommappingkit 
✦︎ Work with us - Schedule a session with our client onboarding team. We will run your symptom assessment to uncover drivers behind your bad moods and chat options for next steps.
Ready to learn how to reduce and manage your PMDD symptoms?
✦︎  Join us in the PMDD Rehab Course.
https://hermoodmentor.com/pmdd-rehab-course

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