{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"What No One Taught You About Your Cycle: PMDD and PME Explained","description":"If certain times of the month leave you anxious, unmotivated, and questioning yourself, it might not just be PMS.  In this episode, I'm breaking down what premenstrual disorders like PMDD and PME actually are, why they're so often misunderstood, and why high achievers tend to be hit especially hard. As part of Podcasthon 2026, I'm spotlighting the International Association for Premenstrual Disorders (IAPMD) and sharing free resources that can help you or someone you love start getting real support. In this episode, you'll learn: What PMDD and PME are and how they differ from typical PMS Why it's not a hormone imbalance (and what's actually happening) How premenstrual disorders show up for high achievers The cyclical pattern that helps distinguish these from other conditions Resources mentioned: IAPMD (International Association for Premenstrual Disorders) \u2013 Global nonprofit supporting people with PMDD and PME through research, peer support, and advocacy \u2192 iapmd.org PMDs Self-Screen \u2013 Free quiz to help you identify whether you may be experiencing PMDD or PME \u2192 iapmd.org\/self-screen IAPMD Peer Support Groups \u2013 Free moderated video and online support communities \u2192 iapmd.org\/support IAPMD Global Provider Directory \u2013 Find a clinician who understands premenstrual disorders \u2192 iapmd.org\/provider-directory PMDD\/PME at Work Guide \u2013 Steps you can take if premenstrual disorders are affecting your career \u2192 iapmd.org\/pmdd-pme-work-guide Free PMDs Symptom Tracker \u2013 Track your symptoms across your cycle to identify patterns \u2192 iapmd.org\/shop\/p\/iapmd-pmds-symptom-tracker Donate to IAPMD \u2013 100% of public donations fund their programs and research \u2192 iapmd.org\/donate Podcasthon 2026 \u2013 A global event where podcasters spotlight charitable organizations \u2192 podcasthon.org   00:00 Cycle Challenges 01:39 My PMDD Story 03:40 PMDD and PME Symptoms 06:56 The Scale of PMDD 07:51 What IAPMD Does 08:32 Free Tools and Support 09:33 Donate and Share \u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014 Calmly Coping is a self-improvement podcast for high achievers who struggle with high-functioning anxiety to help you feel more calm, balanced, and confident from within. \u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014 \ud83d\udcac Submit a message, question, or suggestion to the podcast: https:\/\/calmlycoping.com\/message \u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014 Want more? \ud83d\udc69\ud83c\udffd\u200d\ud83d\udcbb Work with me: My mission is to help you decrease your anxiety, declutter your mind, and say hello to a life of calm and balance.  Learn more about my coaching, therapy, and course offerings here: https:\/\/becalmwithtati.com\/work-with-me \ud83d\udc65 Join the Calmly Coping Group: The free supportive community for high-achievers with high-functioning anxiety. Join Today: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/CalmlyCoping \ud83d\udcdd Take the Free High-Functioning Anxiety Quiz: http:\/\/hfaquiz.com \u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014 Say hi on social: \ud83d\udd17 Website: https:\/\/becalmwithtati.com\/ \ud83d\udcf8 Instagram: https:\/\/instagram.com\/tatianaglpc \ud83d\udcbc LinkedIn: https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/tatianaglpc\/ \ud83d\udccc Pinterest: https:\/\/pinterest.com\/tatianaglpc \u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014 Intro\/Outro Music: Rescue Me (Instrumental) by Aussens@iter (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http:\/\/dig.ccmixter.org\/files\/tobias_weber\/57990 Ft: Copperhead Disclaimer All content here is for informational purposes only. This content does not replace the professional judgment of your own mental health provider. Please consult a licensed mental health professional for all individual questions and issues.   ","author_name":"Calmly Coping","author_url":"https:\/\/calmlycoping.com","html":"