In this episode of Her Shift, Anna unpacks the truth behind the quote “What we do not change, we choose.” Not in a motivational-poster way — but in a real, uncomfortable, grown-up way.

This is a deep dive into toxic goal setting, why January resolutions so often fail, and how staying stuck isn’t a lack of willpower — it’s usually avoidance dressed up as “reflection.” Anna explores how so many of us spend more energy listing what we don’t want — the job, the relationship, the body, the life — while refusing to take responsibility for building what we do want.

You’ll hear why:

•Talking endlessly about what you hate can become a coping mechanism

•“Manifesting” without action is just procrastination with better branding

•Staying the same is still a choice — even when it feels passive

•January doesn’t need pressure, punishment, or reinvention — it needs honesty

This episode is for anyone who feels stuck in cycles of setting goals, abandoning them, and then blaming themselves — especially women navigating burnout, trauma recovery, PMDD, perimenopause, or emotional exhaustion.

No hustle culture. No vision boards you’ll ignore by February. Just grounded truth, self-responsibility without shame, and a cleaner way to approach change — starting now.

If something in your life keeps repeating, this episode will help you see why — and what choosing differently actually looks like.

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In this pre-Christmas episode, Anna gets real about the health struggles that shaped her year — from hormonal chaos and PMDD symptoms to exhaustion, medical frustration, and the emotional toll of living in a body that won’t be ignored.

This isn’t a polished “wrap-up of the year” episode. It’s an honest conversation about what happens when your hormones, nervous system, and health issues collide with the pressure of Christmas — and why so many women convince themselves they’ll “deal with it in January.”

Anna talks about:

•The impact of ongoing hormonal issues and PMDD

•Why Christmas often worsens symptoms instead of providing relief

•The dangerous myth of “just pushing through” for a few more weeks

•How guilt, obligation, and festive expectations stop women from listening to their bodies

•Why your health doesn’t pause for Christmas — and neither should your self-care

•What real self-care looks like during the holidays (spoiler: it’s not bubble baths or toxic positivity)

If you’ve been telling yourself:

•“I’ll rest after Christmas”

•“I just need to get through this bit”

•“Everyone else is coping — why can’t I?”

…this episode is for you.

This is a permission slip to stop abandoning yourself over the festive period. Your body is talking. Your hormones are talking. And listening now might be the most loving thing you do for yourself this Christmas.

✨ Gentle reminder: you don’t need to break down before you’re allowed to take care of yourself.

🔑The Room

This is not your average book club. The Room is a secret podcast, real talk, and a community that actually gets it. Come sit with us.

👉 Step inside: THE ROOM

✨ Download your FREE PMDD Survival Kit—practical support and guidance for your toughest days.

👉 Get Your PMDD Survival Kit Here!

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Is This PMDD or Perimenopause? The Overlap That’s Wrecking Women Right Now

If you’re over 35 and your moods, cycle and sanity suddenly feel… unpredictable, this episode is your lifeline.

I break down what happens when PMDD meets perimenopause — the symptoms, the confusion, the emotional fallout, and the identity-level shifts women aren’t warned about.

We cover:

•The key differences between PMDD and perimenopause

•Why your symptoms might be getting worse after 40

•How trauma, stress and sensitivity magnify hormonal chaos

•Why doctors often misdiagnose this overlap

•What actually helps when everything feels “too much”

Questions answered in this episode:

– “Is this PMDD or perimenopause?”

– “Why am I so angry?”

– “Why does my cycle change every month?”

– “Why do I feel like I’m losing myself?”

– “Why is nobody talking about this?”

If the emotional chaos of midlife feels overwhelming — you’re not alone.

This is your invitation to understand your body with compassion, not fear.

🎧 Listen now and join me inside The Room for deeper support, tools, and transformation.

✨ Download your FREE PMDD Survival Kit—practical support and guidance for your toughest days.

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If you’ve ever sat there thinking, “Is this PMS? Is it PMDD? Why does my brain turn into a crime scene every month?” — you’re not alone. This episode dives into the messy, blurry, very real space where PMS and PMDD overlap.

If you’ve ever wondered, ‘Is this PMS, PMDD… or am I just losing the plot?’ — this episode is your wake-up call. We’re breaking down the real difference between PMS and PMDD, why they overlap far more than the internet admits, and why minimising women’s struggles helps absolutely no one.

And yes — we’re going there:

PMDD + personal accountability.

When is PMDD a valid explanation for extreme behaviour… and when is it being used as a shield for emotional chaos, cruelty, or untreated trauma?

Anna unpacks:

•What actually differentiates PMS from PMDD (and why many women sit somewhere in the middle).

•Why we shouldn’t minimise anyone’s experience, whether mild or severe — because suffering is suffering.

•How trauma, CPTSD and past emotional neglect can intensify hormonal reactions — making PMS feel like PMDD and PMDD feel like the world ending.

•The uncomfortable truth about “PMDD as diminished responsibility.”

Anna shares her take on when PMDD genuinely dysregulates the nervous system, and when it’s used to excuse repeated, harmful or abusive behaviour.

•Compassion without self-abandonment — how to honour your hormonal reality and uphold boundaries in relationships, parenting, and your sense of self.

•Why self-awareness is the real power tool for any woman navigating a sensitive cycle, perimenopause, or trauma-linked monthly intensities.

This is an honest, nuanced, no-shame conversation for women who want to understand their bodies, their minds, and their patterns — without falling into guilt, blame, or helplessness.

🔑The Room

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✨ Download your FREE PMDD Survival Kit—practical support and guidance for your toughest days.

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If Christmas usually leaves you exhausted, sick, overwhelmed, or emotionally fried by January, this episode is your early-warning siren. We’re diving straight into why the festive season is the most stressful time of the year for so many women — and how to stop repeating the burnout cycle.

For years, Anna spent every December in survival mode: doing everything for everyone, meeting endless expectations, and collapsing into Boxing Day burnout. She hadn’t enjoyed Christmas in years. Now? Everything’s changed — because she shifted her approach way earlier.

In this practical and honest episode, Anna shares how prepping in November, syncing plans with your menstrual cycle, setting boundaries without guilt, and actually asking for help can transform your entire festive season. This is Christmas without the chaos — led by intention, energy, and women finally stepping out of the default role of “festive project manager.”

You’ll learn how to:

• Stop festive burnout before it starts

• Plan Christmas with your energy, not pressure or panic

• Say no to draining expectations without feeling guilty

• Delegate and ask for help so you’re not doing everything alone

• Replace obligation with joy, calm, and rituals that actually fit your life now

• Create a Christmas you can enjoy, not just survive

This is your permission slip to make December feel lighter, calmer, and genuinely joyful.

Because you deserve a Christmas that doesn’t break you.

💡 Key Takeaways

•November is the new December — start early, and give Future You a calmer month.

•Planning beats panic: prep, delegate, automate, and protect your downtime.

•Boundaries are love: saying no makes room for what matters.

•Energy matters more than effort: your body’s rhythm is a guide, not a barrier.

•You deserve rest and joy: you don’t have to earn them by burning out first.

✨ Reflection Prompt

Pause for a moment and ask yourself:

“How do I want to feel this Christmas?”

Write it down, and let that be your starting point.

🔑The Room

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✨ Download your FREE PMDD Survival Kit—practical support and guidance for your toughest days.

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If Christmas usually leaves you wiped out, sick, or emotionally wrung dry by January, this episode is your early-season wake-up call.

For years, Anna was in survival mode — juggling the to-do lists, family expectations, and guilt until she hit Boxing Day burnout. She realised she hadn’t enjoyed Christmas in years. Now, everything’s changed.

In this raw and practical episode of Her Shift, she shares how starting your prep in November can completely transform how December feels — so you get to enjoy the season instead of enduring it.

Anna talks through how she now plans and preps early, aligns tasks with her menstrual cycle, holds firm boundaries, gives herself grace, and actually asks for help — because Christmas isn’t meant to be a solo performance.

You’ll hear how to:

•Stop running on adrenaline until New Year’s Day.

•Get intentional about what kind of Christmas you actually want.

•Plan with energy, not pressure — by syncing with your body’s natural rhythm.

•Say no (without guilt) to draining traditions or expectations.

•Schedule fun first and let everything else fit around that.

•Create new rituals that reflect where you are now — not where you used to be.

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💬 We Answer Questions Like:

These are the real-world struggles so many women are Googling right now — and what Anna unpacks in this episode:

•How can I avoid getting burnt out during the holidays?

•What are the early signs of festive burnout — and how do I stop it before it starts?

•How far in advance should I start prepping for Christmas to reduce stress?

•How do I set boundaries during the festive season without feeling guilty?

•What self-care routines actually help during the holiday season?

•How can I ask for help so I’m not doing everything myself?

•How do I stop feeling obligated and start genuinely enjoying Christmas again?

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💡 Key Takeaways

•November is the new December — start early, and give Future You a calmer month.

•Planning beats panic: prep, delegate, automate, and protect your downtime.

•Boundaries are love: saying no makes room for what matters.

🔑The Room

This is not your average book club. The Room is a secret podcast, real talk, and a community that actually gets it. Come sit with us.

👉 Step inside: THE ROOM

✨ Download your FREE PMDD Survival Kit—practical support and guidance for your toughest days.

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I'm Anna, Im Her & these are my Shifts!

Most of my life looked fine on paper — a functioning business, a tidy home, the “strong one” badge polished daily.

But inside, I was breaking every promise I made to myself.

In this episode, I talk about how I stopped self-sabotaging and started rebuilding trust with my future self — the woman I kept letting down.

From packing my metaphorical handbag with what I actually needed, to finally taking responsibility for everything within my control, this is the raw truth about how I got unstuck without a glow-up or guru.

You’ll learn:

•The quiet ways we sabotage ourselves while calling it “coping”

•How to treat your future self like someone you love, not someone you disappoint

•Why responsibility is the most freeing thing you’ll ever take on

•The three tiny shifts that build lasting self-trust

🔑The Room

This is not your average book club. The Room is a secret podcast, real talk, and a community that actually gets it. Come sit with us.

👉 Step inside: THE ROOM

✨ Download your FREE PMDD Survival Kit—practical support and guidance for your toughest days.

👉 Get Your PMDD Survival Kit Here!

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Fuel the coffee, fuel the movement ☕✨

It’s exactly what it sounds like — you buy me a virtual coffee, and I use that energy (and caffeine!) to keep growing this community, sharing content, and supporting women to rise.

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In this raw, real episode of Her Shift, Anna breaks down the two factors that decide whether your relationship will last — shared values and mutual support for each other’s dreams. Drawing on her own marriage, she unpacks why love, effort, and communication aren’t enough when your core values clash. You’ll learn how to spot misalignment before it drains your spirit, why you can’t “fix” someone with different values, and how reclaiming your own dreams is the start of your next shift.

This is a must-listen for women who’ve ever asked themselves: “Why does love feel so hard when we both care?”

Keywords: relationship advice, relationship compatibility, values in relationships, personal growth, self-worth, healing from codependency, how to make a relationship work, trauma-informed relationship advice.

Takeaway:

Discover the two key ingredients every successful relationship needs: shared values and mutual support for each other’s dreams. Learn how misaligned values quietly destroy love and what to do when you realise you can’t change someone.

🔑The Room

This is not your average book club. The Room is a secret podcast, real talk, and a community that actually gets it. Come sit with us.

👉 Step inside: THE ROOM

✨ Download your FREE PMDD Survival Kit—practical support and guidance for your toughest days.

👉 Get Your PMDD Survival Kit Here!

Buy Me A Coffee

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Fuel the coffee, fuel the movement ☕✨

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I’ve spent over fifty grand on self-development — courses, masterminds, coaching, therapy, the lot. Every time I clicked enrol I thought, “This will be the one that finally fixes me.”

It never was.

In this episode I unpack why learning and healing don’t stick when you’re still living in survival mode — and how trying to “improve” yourself can quietly become another trauma loop.

We talk about:

•The shame spiral of buying courses and ghosting them.

•What actually happens in the brain when you try to learn while dysregulated.

•Why “investing in yourself” can feel like punishment when you don’t feel safe.

•The moment I realised I wasn’t lazy — I was traumatised.

•How to start again, small and guilt-free.

Takeaway:

You don’t need another program to prove your worth. You need peace, space, and a nervous system that believes you’re already enough.

🔑The Room

This is not your average book club. The Room is a secret podcast, real talk, and a community that actually gets it. Come sit with us.

👉 Step inside: THE ROOM

✨ Download your FREE PMDD Survival Kit—practical support and guidance for your toughest days.

👉 Get Your PMDD Survival Kit Here!

Buy Me A Coffee

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Fuel the coffee, fuel the movement ☕✨

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They called them trash. They called them disgraceful. They called them everything but what they were — powerful women who refused to carry other people’s shame.

In this episode, Anna unpacks how women like Jilly Cooper, Jackie Collins, and Megan McKenna were publicly shamed, mocked, and dismissed — yet turned pain into power and kept showing up. From “trash-lit” novels that outsold their critics to public scandals that changed laws, these women remind us that shame is often a reflection of the accuser, not the accused.

If you’ve ever been judged for your body, your choices, or your voice — this one’s for you. It’s time to drop the shame that was never yours to carry.

🔑The Room

This is not your average book club. The Room is a secret podcast, real talk, and a community that actually gets it. Come sit with us.

👉 Step inside: THE ROOM

✨ Download your FREE PMDD Survival Kit—practical support and guidance for your toughest days.

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female shame • women shamed by media • reclaiming feminine power • slut-shaming • female sexuality • patriarchal double standards • Jilly Cooper • Jackie Collins • Megan McKenna • shame recovery • empowerment podcast

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What if the biggest breakthroughs in PMDD recovery and trauma healing don’t come from therapy rooms or wellness hacks, but from the small rebellions you make in everyday life?

In this episode of Her Shift: Surviving PMDD, Trauma Healing & Women’s Wellness Stories, Anna shares 3 surprising practices that transformed her emotional healing journey:

•The Angel of Death Gratitude Theory — how imagining life as wasted and starting again today unlocked a whole new way of practicing gratitude and coping with PMDD.

•Why saying “I’ll never do that again” (from ironing for others, to fake bathroom trips with friends, to pretending not to like sex in mums’ groups) became a radical act of healing and boundary-setting.

•How reading, listening, and learning new ideas nourished her soul, shifted stagnant thinking, and helped her survive PMDD symptoms and trauma.

This isn’t about fixing yourself — it’s about unlearning martyrdom, questioning the rules you never chose, and reclaiming joy, pleasure, and your own story.

If you’ve ever asked:

•What really helps PMDD recovery beyond treatment?

•How can I cope with PMDD and trauma day to day?

•What women’s healing practices actually work in real life?

…this episode will surprise you.

✨ Listen now and discover how these three unexpected shifts can wake you up to your own power.

🔑The Room

This is not your average book club. The Room is a secret podcast, real talk, and a community that actually gets it. Come sit with us.

👉 Step inside: THE ROOM

✨ Download your FREE PMDD Survival Kit—practical support and guidance for your toughest days.

👉 Get Your PMDD Survival Kit Here!

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In this conversation, Anna delves into her personal experiences with PMDD, exploring the various treatments she has tried and the impact of hormonal changes on her mental health. She emphasises the importance of understanding that individual experiences with PMDD can vary greatly and highlights the significance of mindset shifts in coping with emotional challenges. Anna also discusses the role of lifestyle changes and community support in navigating the complexities of women's health, ultimately encouraging listeners to embrace their unique journeys and seek out what works best for them.

Takeaways

• PMDD experiences vary greatly among individuals.
• Personal relationships can be affected by how we perceive others' actions.
• Understanding that others' behaviours are not a reflection of our worth is crucial.
• Hormonal treatments can have different effects on different women.
• The journey through PMDD and hormonal changes is unique for each woman.
• Lifestyle changes can significantly impact mental health and well-being.
• Seeking support and sharing experiences can be beneficial.
• It's important to explore various treatment options for PMDD.
• Mindset shifts can lead to better emotional health.
• Embracing one's femininity and body changes is essential for personal growth.

Resources & Links:

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• "I didn't know it was PMDD until 2017."
• "Alcohol made me more depressed."
• "I didn't want my organs ripped out."

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PMDD: One Cause, One Cure? Why That Myth Hurts & What Actually Drives Your Symptoms

If you’ve been told PMDD is “just brain sensitivity to normal hormone levels,” this episode is for you. I question the oversimplified narrative that there’s one cause or one cure for PMDD—and unpack why many of us have sky-high hormones, unique triggers, and different sensitivities (yes, estrogen sensitivity is real, not just progesterone). Using parallels from cancer treatment and mental health, I explore how complex conditions rarely have a single explanation or a one-size-fits-all solution.

We get into:

• PMDD causes: hormone sensitivity vs. hormone levels—can both be true?
• Estrogen sensitivity (my experience) vs. progesterone sensitivity (TikTok’s claim)
• Why PMDD symptoms spike in the luteal phase—and why not everyone fits the same pattern
• How trauma, stress load, sleep debt, and inflammation amplify PMDD
• Why you might feel “anxious/ADHD” only in certain cycle days
• Treatment options: SSRIs, bioidentical progesterone, lifestyle shifts, nervous system tools—what helps whom, and when
• Tracking your cycle to find your unique PMDD triggers (and stop losing another month)

This is an honest, lived-experience breakdown to help you name your patterns, ask better questions, and build a plan that actually supports you—without promising a magic cure.

Who this helps:

• Women searching “Is PMDD caused by hormones or sensitivity?”
• Anyone confused by conflicting PMDD advice on TikTok or Instagram
• Listeners with high estrogen levels or atypical labs who feel unseen
• Partners and friends trying to understand why PMDD looks different person to person

Listener takeaway: Your PMDD isn’t “all in your head,” and it isn’t one thing. It’s a neuroendocrine condition with multiple variables—hormones, nervous system, trauma history, stress, and lifestyle. When you map your pattern, you find your levers for relief

Resources & Links:

Battlefield Red Radio: The Hormone Wars

This is my private, unfiltered podcast for women surviving PMDD—no sugar-coating, just raw stories and survival tactics from someone who knows the battle firsthand. 

Subscribe for exclusive episodes, honest advice, and the support you won’t find anywhere else. 

🔴 For the women in the trenches.

🔴 For every survivor of the hormone wars. 

Subscribe HERE

✨ Download your FREE PMDD Survival Kit—practical support and guidance for your toughest days.

👉 Get Your PMDD Survival Kit Here!

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Ever wished your home felt like a luxury hotel—calm, sensory-soothing, and built to support your mental health? In this Her Shift Podcast episode, I share how I turned my home into a nervous-system safe sanctuary inspired by The Langham in Hong Kong: thoughtful scents, soft textures, high-quality washing detergent and cleaning products, candles, clutter-free zones, and intentional details that make everyday life feel supportive—not stressful.

We go deep on how environment design can be a powerful act of self-care for women navigating PMDD, perimenopause/menopause symptoms, and cyclical living. I walk you through how I adapt my space to each phase of my cycle lighting, fabrics, fragrance, routines and why sensory choices (smell, touch, sound) can regulate the nervous system, reduce overwhelm, and boost mood and sleep. I also share the menopausal symptoms I’ve been managing (night sweats, brain fog, anxiety spikes) and the practical home tweaks that help cooling bedding, gentle laundry care, evening wind-down rituals, and visual simplicity to calm the mind.

• How to create a “luxury hotel” feeling at home without overspending
• Sensory self-care: using scent, texture, and sound to feel grounded
• PMDD- and menopause-friendly home setup for sleep, mood, and energy
• Cycle-syncing your environment: luteal comfort, menstrual rest, follicular reset, ovulation hosting/social energy
• My exact toolkit: luxury detergents, cleaning products, candles, perfume layering, soft furnishings, and micro-routines

This is real self-care—no guilt, no perfectionism through PMDD days, perimenopause waves, and the shifts of cyclical living.

Resources & Links:

Battlefield Red Radio: The Hormone Wars

This is my private, unfiltered podcast for women surviving PMDD—no sugar-coating, just raw stories and survival tactics from someone who knows the battle firsthand. 

Subscribe for exclusive episodes, honest advice, and the support you won’t find anywhere else. 

🔴 For the women in the trenches.

🔴 For every survivor of the hormone wars. 

Subscribe HERE

✨ Download your FREE PMDD Survival Kit—practical support and guidance for your toughest days.

👉 Get Your PMDD Survival Kit Here!

📌 Follow me on Instagram @theannapr & TikTok @theannapr for daily PMDD tips and women’s wellness content

📌 Join the Her Shift community for deep healing work and exclusive PMDD support [HERE]

📌 Share your thoughts by leaving a review! If an episode hits home, screenshot and tag me—I want to hear your takeaways! 🎙️✨

Free for listeners:

• Get my handpicked “Shift List” of 10 Life-Shifting Books—tools for transformation, healing, and thriving with PMDD.
• 👉 Download Your 10 Life-Shifting Books Here!

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Ever wondered if it’s too late to transform your smile—and your self-confidence? In this deeply personal episode of the Her Shift Podcast, Anna shares her lifelong battle with smile confidence, the decision to get fixed metal braces at 42, and how investing in her dental health became a powerful act of self-care.

From growing up feeling self-conscious about her teeth to finally taking the leap with adult braces, Anna opens up about the emotional rollercoaster, the surprising mental health benefits, and what it really means to prioritize yourself—no matter your age. This episode explores the intersection of beauty, self-worth, and healing, showing how small acts of self-investment can spark major shifts in how we see ourselves.

Tune in to hear:

• Anna’s honest journey with fixed metal braces as an adult
• The link between smile confidence, self-esteem, and mental health
• How self-care routines (yes, even dental care!) fit into cyclical living and healing from trauma
• Why it’s never too late to invest in yourself and experience your own “Her Shift”

If you’ve ever struggled with confidence, felt held back by insecurities, or wondered if self-care can truly change your life, this episode is for you. Hit play and discover how a new smile can be the beginning of a whole new chapter.

Resources & Links:

Battlefield Red Radio: The Hormone Wars

This is my private, unfiltered podcast for women surviving PMDD—no sugar-coating, just raw stories and survival tactics from someone who knows the battle firsthand. 

Subscribe for exclusive episodes, honest advice, and the support you won’t find anywhere else. 

🔴 For the women in the trenches.

🔴 For every survivor of the hormone wars. 

Subscribe HERE

✨ Download your FREE PMDD Survival Kit—practical support and guidance for your toughest days.

👉 Get Your PMDD Survival Kit Here!

📌 Follow me on Instagram @theannapr & TikTok @theannapr for daily PMDD tips and women’s wellness content

📌 Join the Her Shift community for deep healing work and exclusive PMDD support [HERE]

📌 Share your thoughts by leaving a review! If an episode hits home, screenshot and tag me—I want to hear your takeaways! 🎙️✨

Free for listeners:

• Get my handpicked “Shift List” of 10 Life-Shifting Books—tools for transformation, healing, and thriving with PMDD.
• 👉 Download Your 10 Life-Shifting Books Here!

#HerShiftPodcast #PMDDsupport #WomenWithPMDD #ConfidenceJourney #TraumaHealing #CyclicalLiving #SelfDiscovery #AuthenticConfidence #MentalHealthMatters #HealingJourney #WomenEmpoweringWomen #SelfAcceptance #BoundariesMatter #JournalingForHealing #HormoneHealth #AnnaPearceRoberts #PodcastForWomen #PMDDawareness #RealTalkWomen #HealingAfterTrauma #SelfCareForWomen

📌 Follow me on Instagram @theannapr & TikTok @theannapr for more insights

📌 Join my Her Shift community for deep healing work HERE

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In this empowering episode of the Her Shift Podcast, Anna dives deep into the real-life impact that PMDD (Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder) and depression can have on intimate relationships and partnerships. Drawing from her own lived experience, Anna explores how PMDD symptoms and depression can create emotional distance, misunderstandings, and challenges for both partners. She shares practical ways to communicate openly about mental health, using vulnerability as a strength to express needs and boundaries.

Anna discusses her journey with attachment anxiety, how it shapes her relationships, and the importance of feeling safe and seen by loved ones. Listeners will learn actionable strategies for having honest conversations about PMDD and depression, including using simple scripts, setting boundaries, and asking for support without guilt.

Tune in for real talk on navigating love, connection, and healing while living with PMDD and high-functioning anxiety. Whether you or your partner are affected by PMDD, this episode offers validation, hope, and tools for building stronger, more compassionate relationships.

Key topics covered:

• How PMDD and depression affect romantic relationships
• Communicating your needs to your partner
• Using vulnerability to foster connection
• Navigating attachment issues and anxiety in love
• Setting boundaries and creating emotional safety
• Scripts and tips for tough conversations about mental health

Resources & Links:

Battlefield Red Radio: The Hormone Wars

This is my private, unfiltered podcast for women surviving PMDD—no sugar-coating, just raw stories and survival tactics from someone who knows the battle firsthand. 

Subscribe for exclusive episodes, honest advice, and the support you won’t find anywhere else. 

🔴 For the women in the trenches.

🔴 For every survivor of the hormone wars. 

Subscribe HERE

✨ Download your FREE PMDD Survival Kit—practical support and guidance for your toughest days.

👉 Get Your PMDD Survival Kit Here!

📌 Follow me on Instagram @theannapr & TikTok @theannapr for daily PMDD tips and women’s wellness content

📌 Join the Her Shift community for deep healing work and exclusive PMDD support [HERE]

📌 Share your thoughts by leaving a review! If an episode hits home, screenshot and tag me—I want to hear your takeaways! 🎙️✨

Free for listeners:

• Get my handpicked “Shift List” of 10 Life-Shifting Books—tools for transformation, healing, and thriving with PMDD.
• 👉 Download Your 10 Life-Shifting Books Here!

If you’re searching for real talk on PMDD, women’s health, trauma healing, or just want to laugh at the chaos of life—hit subscribe. Let’s make powerful shifts together.

📌 Follow me on Instagram @theannapr & TikTok @theannapr for more insights

📌 Join my Her Shift community for deep healing work HERE

📌 Share your thoughts on this episode by leaving a review!

👉 If this episode resonated, take a screenshot, share it on social media, and tag me—I’d love to hear your takeaways! 🎙️✨

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On this powerful episode of the Her Shift Podcast, Anna shares her raw, real-time experience with severe perimenopausal symptoms—think crushing fatigue, breathlessness, and sleepless nights—that feel eerily similar to heart attack warning signs in women. Anna dives into the urgent need for women to stop dismissing serious symptoms as “just women’s problems,” and why it’s critical to listen to our bodies, advocate for ourselves, and check in on each other.

You’ll hear Anna’s personal story of navigating PMDD, trauma healing, and the often-overlooked realities of women’s wellness. This episode is a must-listen for anyone dealing with perimenopause, PMDD, or feeling dismissed by the healthcare system. Anna also spotlights the dangerous overlap between hormonal changes and cardiovascular symptoms, urging listeners not to battle through alone—get things checked out, and support the women around you.

Ready for more real talk on women’s health, hormones, and healing? Join the conversation in Battlefield Red: The Hormone Wars—a community where we fight stigma, share stories, and reclaim our power together.

Tune in, share with a friend, and let’s break the silence around women’s health—one episode at a time.

Resources & Links:

Battlefield Red Radio: The Hormone Wars

This is my private, unfiltered podcast for women surviving PMDD—no sugar-coating, just raw stories and survival tactics from someone who knows the battle firsthand. 

Subscribe for exclusive episodes, honest advice, and the support you won’t find anywhere else. 

🔴 For the women in the trenches.

🔴 For every survivor of the hormone wars. 

Subscribe HERE

✨ Download your FREE PMDD Survival Kit—practical support and guidance for your toughest days.

👉 Get Your PMDD Survival Kit Here!

📌 Follow me on Instagram @theannapr & TikTok @theannapr for daily PMDD tips and women’s wellness content

📌 Join the Her Shift community for deep healing work and exclusive PMDD support [HERE]

📌 Share your thoughts by leaving a review! If an episode hits home, screenshot and tag me—I want to hear your takeaways! 🎙️✨

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📌 Follow me on Instagram @theannapr & TikTok @theannapr for more insights

📌 Join my Her Shift community for deep healing work HERE

📌 Share your thoughts on this episode by leaving a review!

👉 If this episode resonated, take a screenshot, share it on social media, and tag me—I’d love to hear your takeaways! 🎙️✨

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In this episode of Her Shift, host Anna Pearce-Roberts dives deep into the power of cyclical living—exploring the four stages of the menstrual cycle and how syncing your life to your natural rhythms can transform your PMDD journey, trauma healing, and overall women’s wellness.

Anna unpacks how understanding the menstrual, follicular, ovulation, and luteal phases can help women manage PMDD symptoms, reduce burnout, and create more self-acceptance. 

Drawing from her own lived experience with PMDD, trauma recovery, and high-functioning anxiety, Anna shares practical tips for honoring each stage, finding joy in cyclical living, and breaking free from shame and overwhelm.

You’ll hear real talk on self-care, emotional resilience, and the importance of community

join the Battlefield Red: The Hormone Wars, a space for fierce women ready to support each other through the messiest, most powerful parts of healing.

Ready to stop fighting your cycle and start thriving? Tune in for raw stories, actionable advice, and a reminder: your cycle is your superpower.

For more resources, exclusive support, and to join the Battlefield Red, visit www.hershift.com.

Resources & Links:

Battlefield Red Radio: The Hormone Wars

This is my private, unfiltered podcast for women surviving PMDD—no sugar-coating, just raw stories and survival tactics from someone who knows the battle firsthand. 

Subscribe for exclusive episodes, honest advice, and the support you won’t find anywhere else. 

🔴 For the women in the trenches.

🔴 For every survivor of the hormone wars. 

Subscribe HERE

✨ Download your FREE PMDD Survival Kit—practical support and guidance for your toughest days.

👉 Get Your PMDD Survival Kit Here!

📌 Follow me on Instagram @theannapr & TikTok @theannapr for daily PMDD tips and women’s wellness content

📌 Join the Her Shift community for deep healing work and exclusive PMDD support [HERE]

📌 Share your thoughts by leaving a review! If an episode hits home, screenshot and tag me—I want to hear your takeaways! 🎙️✨

#HerShiftPodcast #PMDDsupport #WomenWithPMDD #ConfidenceJourney #TraumaHealing #CyclicalLiving #SelfDiscovery #AuthenticConfidence #MentalHealthMatters #HealingJourney #WomenEmpoweringWomen #SelfAcceptance #BoundariesMatter #JournalingForHealing #HormoneHealth #AnnaPearceRoberts #PodcastForWomen #PMDDawareness #RealTalkWomen #HealingAfterTrauma #SelfCareForWomen

📌 Follow me on Instagram @theannapr & TikTok @theannapr for more insights

📌 Join my Her Shift community for deep healing work HERE

📌 Share your thoughts on this episode by leaving a review!

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✨ Unmasking PMDD: My Raw Year, Real Recovery & Why I Finally Asked for Help

In this unfiltered episode of the Her Shift Podcast, Anna ditches the script (and perfectionism) to share a raw, real-time reflection on living with PMDD. Recorded while putting on her makeup—no edits, no masks—Anna opens up about the past year, the lessons from 50 episodes, and the hidden ways she’s been masking her true experience with PMDD without even realising.

She gets real about:

• The emotional toll of masking PMDD symptoms and why authenticity matters in the healing journey
• Her recent visit to the GP, what it was like to finally ask for help, and the unexpected reaction to antidepressants
• The ongoing battle of managing PMDD in everyday life, especially as a solo business owner, mother, and survivor of trauma
• How thankful journaling has been her anchor, offering hope and stability even when everything else felt messy
• The importance of self-compassion, cyclical living, and letting go of the pressure to “perform” healing perfectly

Whether you’re newly diagnosed, deep in the struggle, or just looking for someone who gets it, this episode is a safe space for real talk about PMDD, mental health, and the courage it takes to ask for help.

Timestamps:

• 00:00 – Real talk, no script: why I recorded this episode getting ready
• 04:20 – The hidden cost of masking PMDD (and how I spotted it)
• 12:05 – Going to the GP: finally asking for help, and what happened next
• 19:40 – Antidepressant side effects & the messy middle of recovery
• 26:00 – Thankful journaling: my one constant through it all
• 30:00 – A new approach: embracing imperfection, grace, and real support

If you’re struggling with PMDD, you’re not alone. Join the Her Shift community for more resources, stories, and support: www.hershift.com

Resources & Links:

• Download your FREE PMDD Survival Kit—practical support and guidance for your toughest days.
• 👉 Get Your PMDD Survival Kit Here!

✨ Download your FREE PMDD Survival Kit—practical support and guidance for your toughest days.

👉 Get Your PMDD Survival Kit Here!

📌 Follow me on Instagram @theannapr & TikTok @theannapr for daily PMDD tips and women’s wellness content

📌 Join the Her Shift community for deep healing work and exclusive PMDD support [HERE]

📌 Share your thoughts by leaving a review! If an episode hits home, screenshot and tag me—I want to hear your takeaways! 🎙️✨

Free for listeners:

• Get my handpicked “Shift List” of 10 Life-Shifting Books—tools for transformation, healing, and thriving with PMDD.
• 👉 Download Your 10 Life-Shifting Books Here!
• Download your FREE PMDD Survival Kit—practical support and guidance for your toughest days.
• 👉 Get Your PMDD Survival Kit Here!

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📌 Follow me on Instagram @theannapr & TikTok @theannapr for more insights

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Trigger Warning: This episode discusses suicidal thoughts, emotional isolation, and trauma.

Are you silently struggling with PMDD, trauma, or high-functioning anxiety—even while appearing “successful” on the outside? In this landmark 50th episode of the Her Shift Podcast, host Anna Pearce-Roberts joins forces with PMDD advocate and author Heather Hendrie for a raw, honest conversation about the realities women face when living with Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder.

What You’ll Learn:

• The Truth About PMDD & Trauma: Discover how PMDD symptoms often mask deeper, unresolved trauma, and why so many women minimize their pain because of toxic comparison culture.
• High-Functioning, But Still Hurting: Anna shares her own story of feeling suicidal and emotionally isolated at the peak of her career—shining a light on the hidden mental health struggles of high-achieving women.
• Emotional Gaslighting & Masking Pain: Learn why comparing trauma is a form of emotional gaslighting, and how societal pressure forces women to “keep it together” even when they’re falling apart inside.
• Expert Insights from Heather Hendrie: Heather reveals lessons from her upcoming PMDD book (now available for pre-order), bridging the gap between medical knowledge and the lived experience of hormonal sensitivity, rage, and radical honesty.

If you’ve ever felt alone in your struggle with PMDD, depression, or the pressure to appear “fine,” this episode offers validation, support, and practical resources. Anna and Heather break the silence around women’s mental health, trauma recovery, and the unique challenges faced by those living with hormonal mood disorders.

Highlights:

• Why trauma comparison keeps women stuck in shame and silence
• The hidden link between PMDD, suicidal thoughts, and emotional isolation
• How to recognize and honor your pain—no matter how “privileged” your life may seem
• Real-world strategies for coping with PMDD, high-functioning anxiety, and trauma
• Exclusive: Details on Heather Hendrie’s new PMDD book and how to pre-order

🔗 Pre-order Heather’s PMDD book

🎉 Celebrate 50 episodes with Anna on Instagram: @theannapr

Resources & Links:

• Download your FREE PMDD Survival Kit—practical support and guidance for your toughest days.
• 👉 Get Your PMDD Survival Kit Here!

✨ Download your FREE PMDD Survival Kit—practical support and guidance for your toughest days.

👉 Get Your PMDD Survival Kit Here!

📌 Follow me on Instagram @theannapr & TikTok @theannapr for daily PMDD tips and women’s wellness content

📌 Share your thoughts by leaving a review! If an episode hits home, screenshot and tag me—I want to hear your takeaways! 🎙️✨

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📌 Follow me on Instagram @theannapr & TikTok @theannapr for more insights

📌 Join my Her Shift community for deep healing work HERE

📌 Share your thoughts on this episode by leaving a review!

👉 If this episode resonated, take a screenshot, share it on social media, and tag me—I’d love to hear your takeaways! 🎙️✨

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