Aisha Presents

In this introductory episode, Aisha is joined by Annika Waheed as they explore what exactly PMDD is and how it manifests. Annika Waheed runs the leadership and management programme for Bart’s health and is a patient expert for PMDD. Annika will share some hard hitting stories from her personal experience as well as giving listeners a brief education into PMDD.This series is sponsored by Arima CBD oils which many people have found helpful in alleviating the symptoms of PMDD. Visit www.arima.co.uk and use the code aisha10 to receive 10% off on all your orders.For further advice and support visit:www.iapmd.org https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/premenstrual-dysphoric-disorder-pmdd/about-pmdd/Aisha’s Instagram: @aisha.ukAnnika’s Instagram: @veni.vidi.vincens.vitae

Aisha talks to Rapid Transformational Therapy Practitioner and coach, Natalie Ryan Hebert to discuss PMDD and mental health including the common link with trauma. It is thought trauma exacerbates the hormonal shift in women who are highly sensitive, empathetic and creative.This series is sponsored by Arima CBD oils which many people have found helpful in alleviating the symptoms of PMDD. Visit www.arima.co.uk and use the code aisha10 to receive 10% off on all your orders.For further advice and support visit:www.iapmd.org https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/premenstrual-dysphoric-disorder-pmdd/about-pmdd/Aisha’s Instagram: @aisha.ukNatalie’s Instagram: @natalieryanhebert

Moving on from the mental health aspect we learn more about the physical symptoms related to PMDD. Aisha chats to fellow podcaster Laura Teare-Jones from “My Hormones, My Health”, to discuss everything from monthly water retention bloating to unbearable migraines, cramps and extreme fatigue.This series is sponsored by Arima CBD oils which many people have found helpful in alleviating the symptoms of PMDD. Visit www.arima.co.uk and use the code aisha10 to receive 10% off on all your orders.For further advice and support visit:www.iapmd.org https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/premenstrual-dysphoric-disorder-pmdd/about-pmdd/Aisha’s Instagram: @aisha.ukLaura’s Instagram: @myhormones_myhealth

Of course another distressing factor is the impact PMDD has on relationships, whether it be with family members i.e. parents or siblings, friendships, co-workers and of course romantic relationships. Aisha chats to Anna Rotar who shares some of her own experiences.This series is sponsored by Arima CBD oils which many people have found helpful in alleviating the symptoms of PMDD. Visit www.arima.co.uk and use the code aisha10 to receive 10% off on all your orders.For further advice and support visit:www.iapmd.org https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/premenstrual-dysphoric-disorder-pmdd/about-pmdd/Aisha’s Instagram: @aisha.uk

Clearly, the workplace is based upon building relationships with co-workers, employers and customers. If these are strained then naturally PMDD can significantly affect the woman’s work life. This manifests with impact on motivation/productivity, employment flexibility or even communicating issues within a working environment and with managers. Aisha discusses all of these factors with Clare-Louise Knox who is the founder and director of “See Her Thrive”. Clare-Louise is a Board Director at the International Association for Premenstrual Disorders (IAPMD). This series is sponsored by Arima CBD oils which many people have found helpful in alleviating the symptoms of PMDD. Visit www.arima.co.uk and use the code aisha10 to receive 10% off on all your orders.For further advice and support visit:www.iapmd.org www.seeherthrive.com https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/premenstrual-dysphoric-disorder-pmdd/about-pmdd/Aisha’s Instagram: @aisha.ukClare’s Instagram: @see_her_thrive

To complete this mini-series Aisha discusses current awareness of PMDD, both within the healthcare community and the general public, exploring how this can be enhanced. Aisha chats to Laura Murphy who is the Director of Education and Awareness at IAPMP – the International Association of Premenstrual Disorders. Laura is also the founder of the patient-led awareness campaign “Vicious Cycle: Making PMDD Visible”, which she started in early 2017. This series is sponsored by Arima CBD oils which many people have found helpful in alleviating the symptoms of PMDD. Visit www.arima.co.uk and use the code aisha10 to receive 10% off on all your orders.For further advice and support visit:www.iapmd.org https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/premenstrual-dysphoric-disorder-pmdd/about-pmdd/Aisha’s Instagram: @aisha.ukVicious Cycle Instagram: @viciouscyclepmddIAPMD – PMDD & PME Instagram: @iapmdglobal