Hey friends.

This episode is not a regularly scheduled one, but me sharing some recent difficult news about my pregnancy and inviting you into a process of meditating on Scripture with me when things seem to not go as planned.

Scripture is more than just words. Hebrews 4:12 tells us it's living and active. So when we choose to come to it, through times of joy and sorrow, it will change us. It will strengthen, comfort, encourage and renew us, because the Holy Spirit is always behind it.

I would love for you to be a part of this journey and to also reflect on these verses with me throughout the month of May, even with your own hard news, suffering or trial.

Lauren

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Next Steps:

The Luteal Prep Guide helps Christian women with PMDD prepare for the hardest phase of their cycle by combining practical physiology with grounded, biblical truth. It walks you through supporting your hormones, body and nervous system while anchoring your mind in Scripture, so you’re not just surviving the luteal phase, but approaching it with wisdom, intention, and faith. (www.pmddwithlauren.com/guide)

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Get My PMDD Spotify Playlist: When PMDD is loud, you need truth and grounding. I listen to this playlist a lot, and I pray these Christ-centered songs would be an encouragement and anchor to you when you're in the storm (www.pmddwithlauren.com/starthere)

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Follow me on IG: @pmddwithlauren

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Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for general informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or before starting any new diet, exercise, or supplement program. Reliance on any information provided by this podcast is solely at your own risk. By listening to this podcast, you agree not to use this information as medical advice to treat any medical condition in yourself or others. We encourage you to make informed decisions in consultation with your healthcare professional.

Have you ever wondered what happens to your PMDD if/ when you get pregnant, or after you have baby?

Does it just disappear and you're in the clear for the next 9 months or longer, since it's cycle related?

In this episode, I talk about the parallels of PMDD with these other hormonally-sensitive seasons, and how symptoms may show up. It not only gives you some understanding as to what's going on in your body in these seasons, but also some practical ways to prepare so you're not caught off guard.

I hope this episode is helpful!

Lauren

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Next Steps:

The Luteal Prep Guide helps Christian women with PMDD prepare for the hardest phase of their cycle by combining practical physiology with grounded, biblical truth. It walks you through supporting your hormones, body and nervous system while anchoring your mind in Scripture, so you’re not just surviving the luteal phase, but approaching it with wisdom, intention, and faith. (www.pmddwithlauren.com/guide)

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Get My PMDD Spotify Playlist: When PMDD is loud, you need truth and grounding. I listen to this playlist a lot, and I pray these Christ-centered songs would be an encouragement and anchor to you when you're in the storm (www.pmddwithlauren.com/starthere)

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Follow me on IG: @pmddwithlauren

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Send me an email: hello@pmddwithlauren.com

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Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for general informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or before starting any new diet, exercise, or supplement program. Reliance on any information provided by this podcast is solely at your own risk. By listening to this podcast, you agree not to use this information as medical advice to treat any medical condition in yourself or others. We encourage you to make informed decisions in consultation with your healthcare professional.

This episode is for you if A) you're trying to figure out if you have premenstrual dysphoric disorder, or B) you know you have it, but you are feeling overwhelmed or lost on how to manage it.

I cover 4 specific topics that will help you navigate PMDD that much easier. They're almost like that initial roadmap that so many of us wish we had or are longing for in this battle with PMDD.

I understand there are a million other things that can be done to help manage PMDD, but if you're already on the overwhelm bus, then having a 60 point to-do list won't help minimize that list.

So let's start here, and go from there, okay? Let's start with grace and curiosity towards ourselves, and work on putting the self-blame and self-criticism on the shelf.

~ Lauren

Next Steps:

50% off The Luteal Prep Guide for the month of April for PMDD Awareness Month. Use code APRIL50 at checkout!

The Luteal Prep Guide helps Christian women with PMDD prepare for the hardest phase of their cycle by combining practical physiology with grounded, biblical truth. It walks you through supporting your hormones, body and nervous system while anchoring your mind in Scripture, so you’re not just surviving the luteal phase, but approaching it with wisdom, intention, and faith. (www.pmddwithlauren.com/guide)

Get My PMDD Spotify Playlist: When PMDD is loud, you need truth and grounding. I listen to this playlist a lot, and I pray these Christ-centered songs would be an encouragement and anchor to you when you're in the storm (www.pmddwithlauren.com/starthere)

Follow me on IG: @pmddwithlauren

Send me an email: hello@pmddwithlauren.com

Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for general informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or before starting any new diet, exercise, or supplement program. Reliance on any information provided by this podcast is solely at your own risk. By listening to this podcast, you agree not to use this information as medical advice to treat any medical condition in yourself or others. We encourage you to make informed decisions in consultation with your healthcare professional.

When you think of your struggle with premenstrual dysphoric disorder, do you feel there are certain things PMDD has "stolen" from you?

Broken relationships?

Distorted thoughts?

Feelings of inadequacy?

In this episode, I go through 7 of those things I've identified in my own life. It's a reflection that brings with it a lot of grief and lament, and reminds me of the brokenness still in this world, in my body and in my relationships. But as it's Easter this month, we also know that there is a hope beyond the symptoms and broken relationships or dreams.

I talk about all of this in this episode. I encourage you to also reflect on what PMDD has "stolen" from you, but know that Christ is still Lord and in control.

~ Lauren

Next Steps:

50% off The Luteal Prep Guide for the month of April for PMDD Awareness Month. Use code APRIL50 at checkout!

The Luteal Prep Guide helps Christian women with PMDD prepare for the hardest phase of their cycle by combining practical physiology with grounded, biblical truth. It walks you through supporting your hormones, body and nervous system while anchoring your mind in Scripture, so you’re not just surviving the luteal phase, but approaching it with wisdom, intention, and faith. (www.pmddwithlauren.com/guide)

Get My PMDD Spotify Playlist: When PMDD is loud, you need truth and grounding. I listen to this playlist a lot, and I pray these Christ-centered songs would be an encouragement and anchor to you when you're in the storm (www.pmddwithlauren.com/starthere)

Follow me on IG: @pmddwithlauren

Send me an email: hello@pmddwithlauren.com

Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for general informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or before starting any new diet, exercise, or supplement program. Reliance on any information provided by this podcast is solely at your own risk. By listening to this podcast, you agree not to use this information as medical advice to treat any medical condition in yourself or others. We encourage you to make informed decisions in consultation with your healthcare professional.

This week we're doing a replay episode from way back in September of 2024! Maybe you've heard about how your body needs different foods in each phase of your cycle, and this episode takes a deep dive into this with my friend Danika Vanderpyl.

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!

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:

The Luteal Prep Guide helps Christian women with PMDD prepare for the hardest phase of their cycle by combining practical physiology with grounded, biblical truth. It walks you through supporting your hormones and nervous system while anchoring your mind in Scripture, so you’re not just surviving the luteal phase, but approaching it with wisdom, intention, and faith. (www.pmddwithlauren.com/guide)

Get My PMDD Spotify Playlist: When PMDD is loud, you need truth and grounding. I listen to this playlist a lot, and I pray these Christ-centered songs would be an encouragement and anchor to you when you're in the storm (www.pmddwithlauren.com/starthere)

Follow me on IG: @pmddwithlauren

Send me an email! hello@pmddwithlauren.com

Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for general informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or before starting any new diet, exercise, or supplement program. Reliance on any information provided by this podcast is solely at your own risk. By listening to this podcast, you agree not to use this information as medical advice to treat any medical condition in yourself or others. We encourage you to make informed decisions in consultation with your healthcare professional.

For the month of March, nutrition is what we’re talking about! If you’ve ever wondered where to start with food and what you’re putting into your body when it comes to helping manage your PMDD symptoms, I’m sharing it all here on this episode!

What I’m talking about are the core foundations for helping regulate blood sugar and reduce inflammation. These are a great (and essential!) place to start.

This is really getting to the heart of what we're putting into our bodies every day, every meal. And this matters. Because before the supplements, before the deep hormone protocols, before trying one more “quick fix,” your body needs stability. It needs steady fuel. It needs nourishment that supports your nervous system, your hormones, and your brain. When blood sugar is constantly spiking and crashing, it can magnify anxiety, irritability, rage, and hopelessness. When inflammation is high, symptoms often feel louder and heavier.

So in this episode, we’re going back to basics. Simple shifts. Practical changes. The kind that create a foundation you can actually build on. If you’ve been wondering where the heck to begin, listen in.

Next Steps:

Get The Luteal Prep Guide: The Luteal Prep Guide helps Christian women with PMDD prepare for the hardest phase of their cycle by combining practical physiology with grounded, biblical truth. It walks you through supporting your hormones and nervous system while anchoring your mind in Scripture, so you’re not just surviving the luteal phase, but approaching it with wisdom, intention, and faith. (www.pmddwithlauren.com/guide)

Get My PMDD Spotify Playlist: When PMDD is loud, you need truth and grounding. I listen to this playlist a lot, and I pray these Christ-centered songs would be an encouragement and anchor to you when you're in the storm (www.pmddwithlauren.com/starthere)

Follow me on IG: @pmddwithlauren

Send me an email! hello@pmddwithlauren.com

Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for general informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or before starting any new diet, exercise, or supplement program. Reliance on any information provided by this podcast is solely at your own risk. By listening to this podcast, you agree not to use this information as medical advice to treat any medical condition in yourself or others. We encourage you to make informed decisions in consultation with your healthcare professional.

Feeling drained, overwhelmed, or out of rhythm during your cycle? You’re not failing God—and you’re not alone. In this episode, I sit down with Rosangela Atte, a Christian life coach who blends biblical wisdom with neuroscience, to explore how PMDD affects your nervous system, your emotions, and your faith.

We talk about:

• Why PMDD weariness and struggle isn’t a spiritual failure

• How your nervous system signals overwhelm

• Biblical truths that meet the science of your body

• Practical steps to honor both your faith and your body

If you’ve been hiding your fatigue behind prayer or pushing through guilt, this episode will give you permission, clarity, and hope to navigate PMDD with grace.

Resources & next steps:

Rosangela Atte is a Certified Christian Life & Brain Coach and prophetic voice who helps women heal from survival mode and step into their God-given identity. Through her ESTHER Method, she blends faith, neuroscience, and Holy Spirit wisdom to break generational patterns and lead women into lasting freedom.

https://www.theshifthercoaching.com/

Podcast: Rewired For Purpose Podcast

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Next Steps:

~ Grab The Luteal Prep Guide, a 150 page PDF course that walks you through preparing for your worst PMDD weeks ahead of time through nutrition, habits, conversations, faith practices: www.pmddwithlauren.com/guide

~ Follow me on Instagram: @pmddwithlauren

~ Have a question? Email me: hello@pmddwithlauren.com

Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for general informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or before starting any new diet, exercise, or supplement program. Reliance on any information provided by this podcast is solely at your own risk. By listening to this podcast, you agree not to use this information as medical advice to treat any medical condition in yourself or others. We encourage you to make informed decisions in consultation with your healthcare professional

Have you ever questioned whether your PMDD symptoms are spiritual attacks, or something darker, rather than something happening in your body?

Have you thought: if I just believed harder, prayed more and was a better Christian, I wouldn't be dealing with all of this?

If these thoughts and more have come up, you're not alone. Women with PMDD who are also Christians deal with these doubts and questions every cycle, making it harder and harder to understand whether this is purely physical or spiritual.

What if it was both? In today's episode, I tackle this hard topic of whether PMDD is just women coming under demonic influence, or something else.

As always, I'd love to hear your thoughts on this topic! I hope this episode blesses you as well!

Lauren

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Next Steps:

~ Keep your eyes out for The Luteal Prep Guide coming soon, a extensive and thorough guide that helps you prepare for your worst PMDD weeks through understanding biology, faith practices and implementing healthy habits.

~ Follow me on Instagram: @pmddwithlauren

~ Have a question? Email me: hello@pmddwithlauren.com

Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for general informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or before starting any new diet, exercise, or supplement program. Reliance on any information provided by this podcast is solely at your own risk. By listening to this podcast, you agree not to use this information as medical advice to treat any medical condition in yourself or others. We encourage you to make informed decisions in consultation with your healthcare professional