What is PMDD -- Sandi's Story

Today's episode is so special to me and marks an important start to April which is also PMD Awareness Month! My guest today is Sandi MacDonald and she is the co-founder of IAPMD which is the International Association for Premenstrual Disorders.She started experiencing different symptoms and behaviors early in her life, as early as high school. Through many years of struggling emotionally and physically, she was always asking what was happening to her. She saw doctors, therapists, and tried different medications, but nothing was a cure. It was not until she became a mother that she finally started to find answers. Sandi discovered that she had PMDD (Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder). PMDD is something that is not widely talked about but Sandi has decided to bring it to the surface!We are answering your questions:What are the classic symptoms to look for in PMDD?Is there a link between PMDD and a hormone imbalance?Does PMDD mean that perimenopause and menopause will be more difficult to go through?Does alcohol increase symptoms?If you want more information visit Sandi's website- it is a wonderful resource! https://iapmd.org/Connect with Sandi:Instagram @IAPMDglobalWant to know more about living a slowed down life?!Simple Shortcuts to Peace Course - https://stephanieodea.com/peaceNew Year, New You Mini Challenge - https://stephanieodea.com/newyouJoin me for my LIVE Masterclass - https://stephanieodea.com/masterclass/Website - https://stephanieodea.comBlog - https://stephanieodea.com/blog/Slow Living Podcast - https://stephanieodea.com/podcastSpeaking Opportunities - https://stephanieodea.com/speaking/Coaching Opportunities - https://stephanieodea.com/coaching/Courses - https://stephanieodea.com/courses/Contact - stephanieodea.com/contact/

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If you are ready to ditch Hustle Culture for good while continuing to meet your personal and professional goals you are in the right place. I’m your host, Stephanie O’Dea, and I work with overachievers from all over the world who are ready to stop living life in Triage Mode and start living the life of their dreams – one filled with abundance, joy, and a sense of purpose. Life is meant to be enjoyed – not endured. Do you feel like life is passing you by? Between caring for aging parents, supporting your kids, and juggling a million responsibilities, it’s easy to feel like you’re drowning. You’ve spent so much time taking care of everyone else that you’ve forgotten how to take care of YOU. It doesn’t have to be this way. 🌟 Imagine this instead: Waking up feeling calm, in control, and at peace. Finally carving out time to breathe, rest, and prioritize yourself—without guilt. Creating a life where you feel fulfilled, supported, and like you’re truly living, not just surviving. In the Slow Living podcast, you’ll learn practical, easy-to-follow strategies to break free from the overwhelm and reclaim your life. 👩‍🦰 This is for you if: You feel like you’re stretched too thin and still not enough. You’re constantly busy but never feel accomplished. You’re ready to stop drowning and start thriving. ✨ It’s time to save yourself, find your calm, and start living the life you deserve. Listen now to learn more and take the first step toward peace. 🕊️ Hosted by New York Times best-selling author of the new Slow Living: Cultivating a Life of Purpose in a Hustle-Driven World. Stephanie O'Dea is the founder of the AYearofSlowCooking.com website and StephanieODea.com. O'Dea garnered notoriety when she followed through on her New Year's Resolution to use her crockpot slow cooker everyday for a year and write about it online. She and her husband of over 25 yrs have three children and live in the San Francisco Bay area.