PMS Made Peaceful | Emotional Regulation, Cycle Syncing, Monthly Cycle Hormones, Christian Women

57. What are the Differences Between PMS, PMDD & PME?

Hey friend! In today's episode, I'm sharing the big differences between PMS, PMDD and PME (that is, premenstrual syndrome, premenstrual dysphoric disorder and premenstrual exacerbation).
We're looking at things like:
- diagnostic criteria for PMDD
- can you have all of these at the same time
- what is going on in your body and brain
- and what do we do with this information?!
I hope this information helps you so much!
If you have any questions or want to chat more, come join the free Facebook group community and we can hash this stuff out together!
Blessings,
Lauren
 
Links discussed in episode:
Grey matter
Brain differences for women with PMDD
Diagnosing PMDD
Episode 42: Gut-ting to the Bottom of Mood Swings: The Mind and Gut Connection with Melanie Bourbeau
 
Next Steps:
Book a Discovery Call: Want to work together and get to the root issues of your PMS or PMDD symptoms? Let's jump on a quick call and we'll see if this could be the next step for you in your wellness journey towards more balance, emotional regulation and peace in your life.
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Disclaimer: This podcast (PMS Made Peaceful) is not meant to take the place of professional medical help. It is for educational purposes only. Please always consult with your primary health care provider before implementing any of the solutions & topics discussed in this podcast (full disclaimer here: www.herbodysings.com/terms)
 

56. Take a Moment Monday: Does "Live at Peace With Everyone" Sound Hard Right Now?

Alright, friend! We're back to the first Monday of the month, and I'm getting back into our "Take a Moment Monday" episode! I want this episode on the first Monday of each month to be a bit more contemplative and reflective, and help you dive more into the word, which is the best place to know truth and be rooted in it!
So this week, I'm talking about Romans 12:8! Do you know the camp song that goes with it?? Maybe not :D But how does this verse pertain to us when we're knee deep in irritability, visceral rage, frustration, rollercoaster mood swings... where it just feels our volatile thoughts and emotions are taking control of us? 
Have a listen and we can find out together!
Lauren
NEXT STEPS:
Do you have a few minutes to fill out my Google Form? I'd love to hear your feedback and know exactly what you would like to learn on this podcast. There are only 4 questions! :) Click here to fill it out! Thanks in advance!
Join the FREE Facebook Community- Join PMS Made Peaceful For Christian Women to connect and continue the conversation! You'll find physical, emotional & spiritual (yes, we're Jesus lovin' over here!) support for navigating PMS/ PMDD symptoms, from what foods to eat & avoid, what movement to do in each phase, how to connect with God in the different phases of your cycle, emotional regulation strategies, habit building tools and so much more!
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Disclaimer: This podcast (PMS Made Peaceful) is not meant to take the place of professional medical help. It is for educational purposes only. Please always consult with your primary health care provider before implementing any of the solutions & topics discussed in this podcast (full disclaimer here: www.herbodysings.com/terms)

55. 3 Shifts to Make with Transitioning into the Fall & Luteal Season

Hey ladies! We're officially into the fall season, and in an energetic sense, that means the luteal phase! And I'm sure if you've been hanging around here, you feel the weight, heaviness and difficulty of the luteal/ premenstrual phase. 
So, how do we transition well and give our minds and our hearts the space and permission it desires? This week I'm sharing 3 shifts you can be implementing to help you take care of your WHOLE self during this season, while also preparing for the next season coming up (winter/ menstruation).
Have a listen, and may you find pockets of space in this season to lean into reflection and listening.
Lauren
NEXT STEPS:
Do you have a few minutes to fill out my Google Form? I'd love to hear your feedback and know exactly what you would like to learn on this podcast. There are only 4 questions! :) Click here to fill it out! Thanks in advance!
Join the FREE Facebook Community- Join PMS Made Peaceful For Christian Women to connect and continue the conversation! You'll find physical, emotional & spiritual (yes, we're Jesus lovin' over here!) support for navigating PMS/ PMDD symptoms, from what foods to eat & avoid, what movement to do in each phase, emotional regulation strategies, habit building tools and so much more!
Become a PMS Made Peaceful Insider- Sign up to receive a weekly email about the latest episodes, workshops, special offers for coaching and all other updates about PMS Made Peaceful!
Disclaimer: This podcast (PMS Made Peaceful) is not meant to take the place of professional medical help. It is for educational purposes only. Please always consult with your primary health care provider before implementing any of the solutions & topics discussed in this podcast (full disclaimer here: www.herbodysings.com/terms)

54. Listen to the Regulate Your Emotions Workshop Replay, Part 2

Hey friend! This is part 2 of the Regulate Your Emotions Workshop replay! If you haven't listened to part 1, click here and have a listen! 
This episode we get into the nitty gritty of who are you talking to? And who are you listening to?
I had a great time sharing this content on the workshop! I'll definitely do another one in the future, so come join in the fun!
Also, I'd love to hear from you! Have some feedback about the show or about what you'd like to learn more about? Just fill out this form and I'll chat about it! I LOVE hearing from all of you listening to the show, and I really, really want to tailor this to YOU, the listener, so that what I'm sharing on the podcast is relevant to your journey!
Thanks so much! After a month of having this form up, I'll do some draws for $5 Starbucks for everyone who filled it out! 
Enjoy the replay!
Blessings, Lauren
 
NEXT STEPS:
Do you have a few minutes to fill out my Google Form? I'd love to hear your feedback and know exactly what you would like to learn on this podcast. There are only 4 questions! :) Click here to fill it out! Thanks in advance!
 
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Work with Me- Book a 1:1 private coaching session with me, where together we take a holistic, deep dive into your lifestyle habits to see how it is affecting your mood, thoughts & emotions during your premenstrual phase. We then create a personalized wellness plan specific to your needs so that you can start feeling more emotionally regulated and able to stick to the things that help you feel better throughout your entire menstrual cycle.
 
Join the FREE Facebook Community- Join PMS Made Peaceful For Christian Women to connect and continue the conversation! You'll find physical, emotional & spiritual (yes, we're Jesus lovin' over here!) support for navigating PMS/ PMDD symptoms, from what foods to eat & avoid, what movement to do in each phase, emotional regulation strategies, habit building tools and so much more!
 
Become a PMS Made Peaceful Insider- Sign up to receive a weekly email about the latest episodes, workshops, special offers for coaching and all other updates about PMS Made Peaceful!
 
Disclaimer: This podcast (PMS Made Peaceful) is not meant to take the place of professional medical help. It is for educational purposes only. Please always consult with your primary health care provider before implementing any of the solutions & topics discussed in this podcast (full disclaimer here: www.herbodysings.com/terms)

53. Listen to the Regulate Your Emotions Workshop Replay, Part 1

Hey friend! This is episode #53, and I decided I would share the replay from the Regulate Your Emotions Workshop I did on August 27th! This is part 1, and next week we will have part 2 of the workshop!
I shared a bunch of stuff in this workshop, and after there's always this feeling that there's so much more to cover! But that's the beauty of sharing on a podcast: there's always another week to offer more insights and strategies, which I just love!
So, if you want to learn more about cycle tracking so you can keep better tabs on your cycle, implement habits daily, weekly & monthly that you know will keep you grounded and prioritize your time so you know where your Truth is coming from, come have a listen to this episode! 
I had a great time sharing this content on the workshop! I'll definitely do another one in the future, so come join in the fun!
Also, I'd love to hear from you! Have some feedback about the show or about what you'd like to learn more about? Just fill out this form and I'll chat about it! I LOVE hearing from all of you listening to the show, and I really, really want to tailor this to YOU, the listener, so that what I'm sharing on the podcast is relevant to your journey!
Thanks so much! After a month of having this form up, I'll do some draws for $5 Starbucks for everyone who filled it out! 
Enjoy the replay!
Blessings, Lauren
 
NEXT STEPS:
Do you have a few minutes to fill out my Google Form? I'd love to hear your feedback and know exactly what you would like to learn on this podcast. There are only 4 questions :) Click here to fill it out! Thanks in advance!
Work with Me- Book a 1:1 private coaching session with me, where together we take a holistic, deep dive into your lifestyle habits to see how it is affecting your mood, thoughts & emotions during your premenstrual phase. We then create a personalized wellness plan specific to your needs so that you can start feeling more emotionally regulated and able to stick to the things that help you feel better throughout your entire menstrual cycle.
Join the FREE Facebook Community- Join PMS Made Peaceful For Christian Women to connect and continue the conversation! You'll find physical, emotional & spiritual (yes, we're Jesus lovin' over here!) support for navigating PMS/ PMDD symptoms, from what foods to eat & avoid, what movement to do in each phase, emotional regulation strategies, habit building tools and so much more!
Become a PMS Made Peaceful Insider- Sign up to receive a weekly email about the latest episodes, workshops, special offers for coaching and all other updates about PMS Made Peaceful!
Disclaimer: This podcast (PMS Made Peaceful) is not meant to take the place of professional medical help. It is for educational purposes only. Please always consult with your primary health care provider before implementing any of the solutions & topics discussed in this podcast (full disclaimer here: www.herbodysings.com/terms)

52. Cycle Nutrition 101: Foods Your Body Needs in Every Phase with Danika Vanderpyl

Hey friends! This week I'm so excited to introduce to you my guest on the show, Danika Vanderpyl! Danika is Certified in Holistic Nutrition, and shares all the goodness she knows about what foods, minerals and vitamins your body needs in every every phase of your menstrual cycle. 
As women, we're not linear, robotic creatures that require one thing to fuel us all month long. Throughout each of the phases, our bodies need different things- different movement, self/ soul-care, socializing, nutrition. And this is exactly what Danika and I chat about in this episode. 
The best part of it? In our conversation, she breaks it all down into more simple and bite-size strategies so you're not feeling extra overwhelmed. Because, really friend, you don't need more overwhelm than what you're already experiencing! 
I'd highly encourage you to grab a notebook and pen and take notes! Also, don't forget to come into my Facebook group to grab the notes and snack recipes Danika shares in this episode!
Danika Vanderpyl is Certified in Holistic Nutrition with a passion for helping women making eating simple, energizing, and healthy. After facing her own digestive challenges, Danika transformed her favorite recipes into nutrient dense, low-sugar alternatives to heal her body. Now a food blogger she share these wholesome recipes at besidethemoutain.com. As a mom of two boys, Danika is passionate about helping women and mothers thrive in holistic living—from eating to heal the body to hiking to recharge and thrive.
Connect with Danika:
Instagram: @besidethemountain
Website: www.besidethemountain.com
NEXT STEPS:
Work with Me- Book a 1:1 private coaching session with me, where together we take a holistic, deep dive into your lifestyle habits to see how it is affecting your mood, thoughts & emotions during your premenstrual phase. We then create a personalized wellness plan specific to your needs so that you can start feeling more emotionally regulated and able to stick to the things that help you feel better throughout your entire menstrual cycle.
Join the FREE Facebook Community- Join PMS Made Peaceful For Christian Women to connect and continue the conversation! You'll find physical, emotional & spiritual (yes, we're Jesus lovin' over here!) support for navigating PMS/ PMDD symptoms, from what foods to eat & avoid, what movement to do in each phase, emotional regulation strategies, habit building tools and so much more!
Join the group to participate in the Phase & Food Challenge this month! Based on the notes that Danika provided for this episode, choose a food specific to the phase you are in this week & share with the group how you're incorporating it into your meals!
Become a PMS Made Peaceful Insider- Sign up to receive a weekly email about the latest episodes, workshops, special offers for coaching and all other updates about PMS Made Peaceful!
Disclaimer: This podcast (PMS Made Peaceful) is not meant to take the place of professional medical help. It is for educational purposes only. Please always consult with your primary health care provider before implementing any of the solutions & topics discussed in this podcast (full disclaimer here: www.herbodysings.com/terms)
 

51. Take a Moment Monday: Hearing God's Voice Over Perfectionism, Producing & Pleasing

Hey friend! We're getting back into the contemplative, "be still" kind of episodes I had offered when I first started this podcast. Originally they had been every other Thursday, but now they will be on the first Monday of every month. Keep your eyes out for "Take a Moment Monday"!
I brought them back a) because I wasn't doing them in my Facebook group, which was the whole reason for taking them off of the podcast and b) because actually practicing calming my mind and my thoughts and slowing down has been so helpful for me in the last number of weeks.
When it comes to finding solutions for working through PMS and PMDD symptoms, we really need to come at it from that holistic point of view. The movement is important, eating the right foods is key, finding the right coping tools to regulate our emotions is vital AND coming to our Creator and letting Him speak over us is absolutely necessary. 
So, grab a journal and pen and find a quiet space you can be in for 15 minutes. 
I pray this blesses you.
Lauren
NEXT STEPS
Join my FREE community 
Become a PMS Made Peaceful Insider
Disclaimer: This podcast (PMS Made Peaceful) is not meant to take the place of professional medical help. It is for educational purposes only. Please always consult with your primary health care provider before implementing any of the solutions & topics discussed in this podcast (full disclaimer here: www.herbodysings.com/terms)

50. Moving From Shame to Freedom | A Gospel-Centered Approach to Dealing With PMS & PMDD

Hello friends! This is the 50th episode of PMS Made Peaceful! This is wild and I'm so glad you're joining me for the journey! Thanks for everyone who has listened right from the beginning, or maybe you're just tuning in! So grateful for you!
GIVEAWAY!
As a way to celebrate, I'm doing a giveaway! Just leave me a review, screenshot it and message it to me on my Instagram account: @herbodysings
and you'll be entered to win either an Amazon OR Starbucks card (you get to decide!)!
Head over to Apple Podcasts, scroll down to "write a review" and write it out! BEFORE hitting submit, take a screenshot and send it to me!
EPISODE #50
This week, I'm diving into some pretty theologically-charged content about the idea of struggling with guilt, shame and feelings of condemnation when it comes to PMS or PMDD as a Christian.
We're talking about questions like:
- should I be struggling with PMS/ PMDD as a Christian?
- aren't I supposed to be the one who "has it together" as a Christian?
- I feel so shameful, embarrassed, guilty for how I treated my husband or kids. What do I do from here?
And I'm sure there's more. Join me in this episode was we unpack these topics from a GOSPEL-CENTERED perspective. I hope it really blesses you! 
NEXT STEPS
Save Your Seat for the REGULATE YOUR EMOTIONS LIVE WORKSHOP! Can't make it live? Join anyway, and I'll send you the replay!
Join my FREE community 
Become a PMS Made Peaceful Insider
Disclaimer: This podcast (PMS Made Peaceful) is not meant to take the place of professional medical help. It is for educational purposes only. Please always consult with your primary health care provider before implementing any of the solutions & topics discussed in this podcast (full disclaimer here: www.herbodysings.com/terms)

49. Are Your Symptoms Worse This Month? 4 Things That Could be Causing it!

Does it feel like your PMS or PMDD symptoms are a bit (or a lot!) worse this time around?
Are you thinking what did I do or not do to make it this bad?!
Are you feeling extra irritable, anxious or self-critical
If this is you right now, have a listen to this week's episode. There are a bunch of reasons why this could be happening, but I've narrowed it down to four! I have found these to be some of my biggest predictors for worse premenstrual symptoms. And when I'm able to put 2 & 2 together (to equal these four, of course :D), then it gives me more awareness and insight into what I can be doing differently next time around.
Have a listen!
Lauren
Links:
Dairy
Stress
Next Steps:
 
Save Your Seat for the REGULATE YOUR EMOTIONS LIVE WORKSHOP! Can't make it live? Join anyway, and I'll send you the replay!
 
Join my FREE community 
 
Become a PMS Made Peaceful Insider
 
Disclaimer: This podcast (PMS Made Peaceful) is not meant to take the place of professional medical help. It is for educational purposes only. Please always consult with your primary health care provider before implementing any of the solutions & topics discussed in this podcast (full disclaimer here: www.herbodysings.com/terms)

48. "I Just Don't Feel Like Myself" | What You Need to Know About Your Mood and Premenstrual Phase

PMS Made Peaceful with Lauren Collins
48. "I Just Don't Feel Like Myself" | What You Need to Know About Your Mood and Premenstrual Phase
Have you found yourself saying that before: "I just don't feel like myself"? Or maybe it's "I feel crazy" or "why can't I just feel normal"!
All these statements are so common when it comes to dealing with premenstrual anxiety or irritability or rage. It can feel like you're a completely different person, and all you want it just some peace and quiet up in your mind.
In this episode, I'm sharing 4 things you need to be aware of when it comes to your mood and premenstrual phase. These points will help reign you in when it feels like PMS or PMDD is winning and you're feeling like you're at a loss. 
Have a listen & enjoy!
Next Steps!
And if you haven't signed up yet for the REGULATE YOUR EMOTIONS WORKSHOP, let's get you in! The link is here! If you're not able to make the live, there is a replay too! Save your seat here!
 
*Join my FREE community 
 
*Become a PMS Made Peaceful Insider
 
Disclaimer: This podcast (PMS Made Peaceful) is not meant to take the place of professional medical help. It is for educational purposes only. Please always consult with your primary health care provider before implementing any of the solutions & topics discussed in this podcast (full disclaimer here: www.herbodysings.com/terms)