# #214 Unpacking PMDD (Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder);  spoiler alert... it's not just 'bad PMS'

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Podcast: [The Holistic Health Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-holistic-health-podcast-1110198)
Published: 2026-03-10T19:00:00+00:00
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Ever been told “it’s just PMS”… when what you’re experiencing feels so much bigger than that? This episode is here to set the record straight. In this episode we unpack PMDD (Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder); a condition that goes far beyond “bad PMS,” yet is still widely misunderstood and under-diagnosed. We explore what PMDD actually looks like, why it can have such a profound impact on mood, relationships and daily life, and why the explanation is far more complex than hormones alone. From...

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