122 // How Minimalism and Mindfulness Support Emotional Regulation and Mitigate PMDD Symptoms - with Diane deJesus

Do you struggle with intense premenstrual symptoms including mood changes, irritability, depression, anxiety, and physical symptoms that prevent you from engaging in your normal life? Depending on the severity of your symptoms, you may have Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD), which affects 31 million people worldwide. PMDD is a chronic, debilitating condition in which the brain has an abnormal--and outsized--response to the normal hormonal changes of the menstrual cycle.

On today’s episode, Diane deJesus shares her journey of struggling with PMDD and how minimalism, simplifying her life, and mindfulness have allowed her to mitigate her symptoms and live a more peaceful, full life.

Diane is a registered dietitian, lactation consultant, trauma-informed mindfulness teacher, and a mom, living with After hitting rock bottom, unable to work, and barely able to perform daily tasks, Diane found peace and acceptance in her relationship with PMDD, through the practice of mindfulness. As a result, she was able to re-engage with her life and rediscover herself. Diane now helps others with the condition to Live Better with Mindfulness for PMDD. A dual citizen of the US and UK, Diane currently lives in Texas with her husband, son, and Yorkie puppy.

Resources Mentioned:

Connect with Diane on her podcast and on Instagram

Diane’s guided meditations for PMDD

Learn more about PMDD through the International Association for Premenstrual Disorders (IAPMD) and take the self-screen test

IAPMD’s Symptom Tracker

My episode on Diane's podcast

Related Episodes:

Episode 54: How to Simplify, Minimize, and Thrive - Even with a Chronic Illness - with Ali Cornish from Everthrive

Episode 84: Simple Techniques to Build Emotional Resilience to Combat Overwhelm and Dysregulation with Michelle Grosser from The Calm Mom Podcast

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