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Mindfulness for PMDD with Diane

Diane DeJesus, RD, CLC, IBCLC

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Have you been wondering how you can find more peace in your life with PMDD or PME? I’m Diane and I’m a dietitian, lactation consultant, mindfulness teacher and mom, living with Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder and helping other PMDD Warriors find management and acceptance of PMDD through mindfulness. Twice a month, I’ll discuss how mindfulness and meditation can help with the debilitating symptoms of PMDD and PME (premenstrual exacerbation of an existing condition). I’ll also explore parentin ...
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You know the feeling... You're in your luteal phase and along comes some negative thought--about yourself, your life, your PMDD--and before you even know what is happening you are getting swept up in that thought and down an endless spiral of ruminating on this thought. You are now going down the rabbit hole with this thought, unable to let it go, …
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I discovered Nikki Wilson’s Mindfulness work when I was in the throes of my own birth trauma drama, which ultimately led to a diagnosis of PTSD. While I was searching for help & support and seeking out a diagnosis, I needed something to help me survive and get through the difficult early days of new motherhood. At that time, Nikki had created, and …
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I like this meditation for helping to align body and mind, so you can use this one if: you're feeling disconnected from your body you're feeling up in your head with your thoughts you're experiencing some uncomfortable sensations in your body you want to explore trying to bring some ease and more comfort into your body It can be nice in the luteal …
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Do you find it hard to take care of yourself when you've also got kids to parent, a demanding job, a partner to show up for, and bills to pay? Then you need to listen to this interview with Ali Cornish. I reached out to Ali because I wanted to talk to another chronic illness warrior who has embraced simple living, minimalism, and mindfulness. Becau…
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So much of my resistance to PMDD came from trying to maintain the charade of perfection that I'd been trying to keep up my whole life! Mindfulness and Acceptance taught me to be present, not perfect. That the full spectrum of emotions is normal. That the aim is not to feel better, but to get better at feeling. And here's the crazy thing that happen…
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Have you thought: "Is this grief? Am I going through grief right now?" Have you wondered why your experiences don't quite match up with the 5 Stages of Grief model we've all heard about? If you've got PMDD or any other chronic illness, chances are that, yea, you very well may have experienced grief as a result or are going through grief right now. …
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If you feel like you have tried all the PMDD treatments and suggested self-management tools and strategies and STILL feel like you're trapped in a vicious cycle with PMDD, you need to listen to this episode. I was there. That was me. Literally doing EVERYTHING I could to take care of myself--to optimize my health and minimize my symptoms--and guess…
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I cannot stop seeing the commonalities between Minimalism and Mindfulness! In this episode, Emily and I chat about: Minimalism and Simple Living and their relevance to living with PMDD and Chronic Illness How my relationships with minimalism and mindfulness are connected Unexplained fertility and in vitro fertilization Motherhood The science behind…
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Does PMDD make it really tough to be around other people? Do you deal with feelings of isolation and anxiety in even the simplest of interactions? I used to hide from my landscapers, no joke! Classic kindness helps us to take a step back and see the common humanity we all share. You are not alone in your struggles. When you are reminded of this, it…
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Does your PMDD lead you feel isolated, alone and misunderstood around others...even with friends, family and colleagues? Do you suffer with social anxiety over chatting with a neighbor or making a routine phone call? Does feeling unseen, unheard, and sensitive to rejection cause tension between you and your partner? This is all super common in PMDD…
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Do you feel the pressure to get back into the swing of things once you come back out of the luteal phase? And then the burnout of going through the cycle--yet again--of feeling completely useless for 2 weeks and then trying to do it all, all at once, for the next 2 weeks? Do you fear giving yourself what you need in the follicular phase because you…
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***WAITLIST NOW OPEN FOR LIVE BETTER WITH MINDFULNESS FOR PMDD*** If you want to learn how you can use mindfulness to rediscover yourself, reclaim your life and reinvent your relationship with PMDD, you can find more info and register your interest, here. … Hi friend, Let’s pause for a moment and set an intention to be kinder and more gentle with o…
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How many things are you doing for your PMDD--to minimize your symptoms and optimize your health--and you STILL feel like you haven't found that sense of stability and flow with your PMDD that you're looking for? How long is your list of PMDD self-care tasks and you STILL feel exhausted and burned out by the emotional rollercoaster--and vicious cycl…
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Have you ever felt like PMDD has thrown your sense of self into chaos? It's not uncommon, especially when PMDD disrupts our lives and prevents us from being the person we once knew. PMDD can alter the course of our lives–sometimes dramatically–and it can make us feel unrecognizable to ourselves. I recently came across some valuable insights from mi…
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Hey friend, If you've been feeling consumed by your PMDD, I'm here to tell you that YOU ARE SO MUCH MORE THAN YOUR SYMPTOMS, thoughts and feelings! I've been there, where PMDD felt like my whole identity. But I want to encourage you to consider that you are more significant than just your PMDD experience. While it can be easy to feel engulfed by yo…
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After years of struggling with the debilitating effects of PMDD, I'm sharing my personal journey and the powerful impact mindfulness has had on my life. In this episode, I explain why I encourage a multi-pronged approach to managing PMDD, with mindfulness at the forefront. Join me as I dive into the profound connection between stress and PMDD, back…
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Join me on a transformative journey as we welcome the profoundly inspirational Mandy Rother, a functional dietitian with an abundance of personal and professional experience. Gifted with a unique perspective, Mandy brilliantly intertwines data, scientific evidence, mindfulness, and intuition to guide her holistic approach to Premenstrual Dysphoric …
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What if living with a chronic illness was not an obstacle, but a catalyst for your entrepreneurial success? Join me for an insightful conversation with award-winning business and mindset coach Nikita Williams, who has mastered the art of integrating mindfulness into her coaching practice, despite battling a chronic illness. Nikita's journey is a te…
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Does irritability and overwhelm lead you to feel like you're spinning out of control in the luteal phase? You can try this quick check-in–with yourself and your surroundings–to put on the breaks when you’re spiraling. It’s totally normal if it’s hard to remember that you wanted to give it a try when you are IN IT with big feelings. So, you can also…
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Welcome PMDD Warrior! In this episode, you’ll hear how I struggled as a new mom–with PTSD and PMDD–and how mindfulness helped me get from a place of hopelessness and self-loathing to a place of acceptance and self-compassion. You’ll learn how mindfulness was an important part of my PMDD self-management toolbox before helping me make peace with PMDD…
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In this podcast I’ll discuss issues related to PMDD, through the lens of mindfulness and meditation. So, if you have–or think you might have–PMDD and you’re curious about how mindfulness can help you manage your symptoms and maybe even experience a mindset shift, this podcast is for you. Check out the trailer to learn about the kind of topics I'll …
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Continuing on with the subject matter of the PMD and it's effects. The words to describe for the emotions when discussing this issue, depressing, outraged, saddened. The situation escalated quickly beyond what anyone could have anticipated. Another lengthy dicussion on PMDs. ========== Previous Episode: https://bit.ly/2rhoMTt ========== The Rotcast…
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[ THIS EPISODE WILL BE MORE VISUALLY ENTERTAINING IF WATCHED LIVE - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SHpQKFRrP10 ] During the time of this recording, months before it, PMD has been the talking point of many in Singapore. It has affected many, including a fellow Rotcast member. In this we will be talking about how it can be quite the impact especiall…
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[ THIS IS WILL BE MORE VISUALLY ENTERTAINING IF VIEWED ON YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0A4WERa5knU ] Hey folks, it definitely has been awhile since our last upload. The Rotcast crew getting back together and doing a much needed catch up. Chatting about stories during touring and personal time away on holidays And one of the stories we …
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People who followed Wormrot and their updates, would probably be aware of the time when they were stranded in US. Right here we have Amir on this episode, sharing a very lengthy story of the major factor that cause quite ruckus for that period in time. If you concentrate hard enough on this story, you might learn a thing or two. So chill ah. ======…
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Regardless of vinyl being the in thing or not, a person and friend that we know who has been into it for years, is Amir. He shares his take, on how he views that culture and dial back on some nostalgia. Plus sharing on some highlights on the recent meet up at a show with Teething as the main bill. Alright, grab your drinks and muchies, it's chill t…
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Before Spotify was actually a thing, we went back to the yesteryears of the tech side of things to try to remember about how we actually get our music. With 56k Modem at the time, it was still possible but dreadful when thinking about it now. But it was still an adventure in it's own right. And what about online forums? Online / Social interactions…
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We never really planned for this episode to be as it is, but it's the most emotional driven one yet. Ex-Wormrot drummer and also long time friend Fitri, shares his side of things and stories. But it's never always doom and gloom on The Rotcast. We also have Azean joining midway as well. And just in case you forget, the laughs in this, might be the …
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Amaciam peeps, let's settle down and have a sit. The truth to the matter is, we have Subash from TBK (Truth Be Known) and he's gonna share his band origin stories and even his stint as a drummer! Great chats and as usual, the laughter never stops lol! A jam packed topic driven episode for sure. ========== Things We Chatted On Are:- 1) Funny "Orale"…
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Discussions of conspiracy theories, stabbing stories but the end result is laughing till everyone is sweating like crazy. Still having Rasyid involved in these talk times with Arif, Fiaz & Wan, the entertainment goes on. Take a chill pill and lepak lah sial. Let's go. - Things We Chatted On Are:- 1) The "Watain" Stabbing Story 2) The "Rachel Chan" …
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Fiaz & Wan kicks things off with Azean standing in for Arif fair bit in the beginning due to timing issues. And we got Rasyid on this one, finally. Hearing his take on certain subject matters and how he approaches it. Later in the Podcast, Arif eventually joins in and the laughter continues. - Things We Chatted On Are:- 1) Jamming Stories Sessions …
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From a serious subject matter to nonsensical outburst of laughters, the segway from one topic to another, is out of control.If you have been listening to us thus, get ready to chill and lepak.And who knows, you might learn something new.==========Things We Chatted On Are:-1) Is The Album Format Dying?2 ) Remembering A Few CD Shops3) Awesome Album C…
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On this, we have Azean who has been with Wormrot since day one. Being one of the core elements, working and ensuring the band is running proper whenever possible. Plus with much added experience in managing other overseas band, she shares the perspective on what it's like and also crazy touring stories! So chill ah siak, confirm lepak. ========== A…
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Continuing on from the previous lenghty podcast, (Arif / Fiaz / Irwan) shared stories from yesteryears, a little bit on whats current and sounds / music they would like to recommend. Kedongs. - Things We Chatted On Are:- 1) Finding Out New Bands at Shows 2) I.J. Metalfest / Studios Stories 3) Bands With Merch But Yet No Music 4) Weirdest Merch 5) G…
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Here's us (Arif / Fiaz / Irwan) getting together on a podcast, chilling, talking about band stuff and what revolves around it. A lengthy chat full of stories and perspectives. - Things We Chatted On Are:- 1) Inhale & Exhale Vocal Techniques 2) Overseas Band Members 3) Rehearsal Space 4) How Does A Vocalist Practice At Home? 5) Our Previous Bands 6)…
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