Lauren Collins | Registered Nurse public
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--- TOP 5% GLOBALLY RANKED PODCAST --- Do you wish you could better manage the spiraling emotions that make you feel out of control every month? Are you looking for ways to keep tabs on your cycle so you’re not caught off guard by negative, intrusive thoughts every single premenstrual phase? Do you need a wellness strategy you can actually stick to that isn’t overwhelming? If this sounds familiar, I’m so glad you’re here. Welcome to PMS Made Peaceful, the podcast for Christian women wanting ...
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You know that getting your hormones balanced will help with the premenstrual symptoms, but does it feel really intimidating and illusive, and you're asking where do I even start? I hear ya! There have been moments when I have asked the same question! Where do I even start?! What should I eat, what shouldn't I eat, do I need to take something for it…
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Should I be taking supplements? What should I be taking? Will they help me feel more regulated? Are you asking these questions when it comes to finding solutions that will help you feel more emotionally regulated during your premenstrual phase? You're not alone! Lots of women are wanting to start their wellness journeys towards more emotional stabi…
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Have you ever felt similar to a kite that is being smacked around by the wind? Do your thoughts just seem so volatile, so erratic, where they feel almost impossible not to believe? I get it! I've been there, and it can just feel so so hard to know how to get anchored in those moments and not get sucked into the chaos and lies. In this episode, I'm …
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Are you looking for natural and holistic ways to manage the premenstrual rollercoaster? Do you wish you could just "grab" a quick solution when you're in the heat of premenstrual anxiety or overthinking that you know will actually help you? In this episode, I'm sharing just that! 3 natural and holistic habits you can be implementing TODAY that will…
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Maybe you're just joining in, or maybe you're an OG to this podcast (original gansta! ;) Either way, this podcast has had some changes made to it! Okay, a lot! New photo, new title, new tagline.. lots of change! I wanted to share a bit about why I changed the name of this podcast from Premenstrual Anxiety Solutions to PMS Peaceful, as well as why I…
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Is worry, fear and anxiety creeping in, and you're feeling untethered, thrown around by the wind and the waves of your thoughts? If this feels like today, have a listen to today's episode. These verses were so grounding for me when I was in the middle of postpartum anxiety and feeling consumed by dread, anxiety and the "what if's", and I hope they …
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Does it feel like your relationship with God takes a beating every premenstrual phase, where you're doubting his love for you or if you're loveable? Does it feel really hard to decipher between truth and lies? Is guilt, shame and condemnation speaking too loudly in your mind, telling you you're not worthy, that God doesn't love you? Friend, I've be…
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Are you struggling with anxiety and overwhelm, but you're not quite sure if it's related to where you are in your cycle? Are there times when the anxiety gets worse and you're trying to figure out if it is tied to your premenstrual phase? In this episode, I'm sharing 3 ways to help you figure out when and how your anxiety symptoms are showing up, a…
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Are you coming to another Easter feeling discouraged, like you're "failing" as a Christian because of the anxiety that you struggle with? Does peace and calm just feel so out of reach for you while you're battling the overwhelm, mental tornado and overthinking? If this is where you are at this Easter, please have a listen to this episode and know t…
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Does this sound familiar: You're feeling the love with your spouse, things are going well, your communication is good and on point. Then you hit your premenstrual phase and everything goes downhill from there. You doubt your decision, your relationship, why you're together. You just want to get out and leave. You're frustrated, angry and the last t…
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In this episode, I'm sharing my own story with premenstrual anxiety, overthinking, paranoia, depression, and eventually receiving a diagnosis of PMDD. It's been on my heart for a while now to share this episode with you, and there has been so much fear, resistance, second guessing, imposter syndrome- the whole shabang. But I believe there is power …
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Are you in survival mode right now, right in the middle of your PMDD or hell week? Are you feeling like you're drowning, and it feels so difficult to lift your hand up out of the water for some help? If this is where you are right now, take heart, friend. Know that it will pass. Have a listen to this prayer if it feels like the chaos and confusion …
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Does staying on track with your wellness goals feel difficult and overwhelming? Does it feel like a lot of work to be consistent with the habits you know are helping you feel better but feel so out of reach, especially during your premenstrual phase? If this sounds familiar, I know you'll get so much out of this episode. I'm sharing 3 super simple,…
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Hey friend! Welcome to the very first guest interview episode on Premenstrual Anxiety Solutions! I am so pumped to have Christina Adrien here with me to talk about her experience working with women who are dealing with PMDD. Christina is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor from New York City and offers a wealth of knowledge on the topic of PMDD, cau…
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Are you feeling pretty weary and burdened these days? I get it. When we're constantly navigating chaotic thoughts, intrusive thoughts, a rollercoaster of emotions, doubts about our worth and identity, it takes a toll on our bodies and our souls. In this 'Contemplative Thursday' episode, this is your time to practice being present with your body, yo…
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Hey friend! Do you ever feel overwhelmed about what you should and shouldn't be eating throughout your whole menstrual cycle that will help lessen the emotional and physical load you experience during your premenstrual phase? In this episode, I share 3 simple & accessible foods that you can be eating ALL cycle long that will help regulate your horm…
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You've probably heard about seed cycling. It's kind of a big deal all over wellness blogs. Are you curious about how it works, or IF it works? In this episode, I break down what seed cycling is, how it works and what the research says about the practice. If you've ever wondered if you should start incorporating seed cycling into your wellness, tune…
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Have you asked this question before? Am I hurting God or others around me by struggling with anxiety? Today we’re talking about just that: is it wrong to have anxiety. It can be a loaded topic, infused with questions about mental health & illness struggles. So I'm looking to Scripture for direction! Tune in with me to Mark 14:32-38 and let’s get so…
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Is the anxiety feeling heavy? Are you feeling overwhelmed, alone, isolated, like you're fighting this battle all by yourself? If this is sounding familiar, take a break and come hang out with me and the Holy Spirit for 10 minutes. God wants to speak his truth and love over you, and if we let him, our hearts and minds can be moved into a place of pe…
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You’ve probably learned about the menstrual cycle at some point in your life, but want a little refresher? It’s really easy to just see the menstrual cycle as only being blood, cramps and anxiety. But, my friend, there’s so much more to it than that! In this episode, we’re chatting about prominent hormones and what each phase is about in the menstr…
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How many times have you had a conversation with a friend or family member & you've shared what emotions, feelings & symptoms you've been experiencing in the week before your period, and all you've heard back is "oh, that's just PMS". End of story. Basically: just deal with it. There's really not much space for further discussion, and it often leave…
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It feels like we're constantly being bombarded left, right and center by messages telling us we should be able to heal our bodies and help ourselves through positive thinking, manifesting and that the power is all from within. While I definitely feel we need to be active participants in our own wellness journeys, I also think that believing we can …
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Hey friend, does it feel like EVERY premenstrual phase you're wrestling with the same questions, believing the same lies, thinking the same thoughts? Does it feel really hard to decipher what is true and what's false, what are lies and what is reality? In this episode, I share 3 lies the enemy (aka Satan!) would love for you to believe and be consu…
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Welcome back to another episode! Last Monday, I shared 2 things to STOP doing when the anxiety is loud, high and all-consuming in the week or two before your period. But if we don’t replace our bad habits with GOOD habits, we’ll just revert back to what we’re used to and comfortable doing. So in this episode, here are 2 things to START doing in you…
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In today's Thursday episode, I share about Isaiah 43:1-3, and how it can be hard to grasp the idea of walking through hard seasons. Yet even in the middle of HARD & TRIAL, God is faithful and doesn't leave us to walk alone. I hope this episode provides a deep reassurance that despite the anxiety, the overwhelm & the despair feeling so real, like it…
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We all have our habits that we automatically turn to when we feel anxious or overwhelmed, but what if they were just exacerbating the anxiety? In this episode, I talk about 2 habits you might be doing when you’re in the thick of premenstrual anxiety that may very well be making the intrusive thoughts, anxiety and spiraling worse. Stay tuned for nex…
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Have you heard of reflexology before? Have you heard that it helps with premenstrual issues? In this episode, I share my own personal experiences with reflexology, what my clients have experienced, and what research says about it when it comes to getting it done specifically for premenstrual symptoms and disturbances. I encourage you to listen in, …
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It can often feel like the anxiety and overwhelm are so all-consuming, like there is no way around or through it. It can start to feel like we’re grasping at anything for a solution, for anything that will fix the or take away the anxiety. Psalm 131 invites us to humbly come before God and trust that he will meet us there- even in the throes of anx…
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Does the thought of a New Year immediately make you dread the idea of coming up with new year’s resolutions? I get it. What if this year we committed to learning how we can start BEING every single day, week, month, year, instead of being consumed by all the DOING? What if God was inviting us into a season of less shame, condemnation and striving, …
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Are you wanting to get the most out of listening to this podcast? Is the anxiety and overwhelm before your period just leading to more and more anxiety and overwhelm? Are you getting really tired of it consuming you each cycle? Do you want to see transformation, build habits and learn to be consistent with your wellness goals throughout your WHOLE …
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Welcome to Contemplative Thursday's! Every other Thursday, I'll be doing more of a contemplative, "being" episode, as opposed to "doing". This is when you are invited to sit, rest, listen and allow God to speak to you through prayer, reading Scripture passages, journaling, breathwork... all the things that encourage stillness and being present with…
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Today I’m sharing my #1 suggestion for where to start when you’re dealing with anxiety before your period. We have to start somewhere, right?! This tip has been a huge game-changer for me on my wellness journey over the years and I truly believe it will help you too. Instead of trying to do ALL the things to try to feel better, where you’re left fe…
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Why do we even need to be talking about premenstrual anxiety? It's "just PMS", right? Wrong! There are so many more layers to the issue of premenstrual anxiety than it just being labeled as PMS. Is this episode, I'm sharing 3 reasons why we need to be talking about premenstrual anxiety, PMDD and premenstrual disturbances. As I discuss these reasons…
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Hello friend! Welcome to episode #1 of Premenstrual Anxiety Solutions! I’m so excited you’re here joining me on this new journey! If you’re feeling overwhelmed and really unsure of how to manage the anxiety you get the week before your period, you are in the right place! I’m all about utilizing a whole body, faith-based and holistic approach to nav…
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Is the anxiety before your period starting to feel unmanageable? Are you feeling overwhelmed with the mental tornado in your head each month? Do you wish there were simple solutions to help feel like yourself again? In this podcast, you will find holistic and faith-based solutions to help you get off of the premenstrual anxiety rollercoaster each m…
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