Being a sufferer herself, Aisha explores and investigates Pre-Menstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) and its impact on people’s everyday lives.

PMDD Is a cyclical disorder thought to be caused by hormone fluctuations during the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle. These fluctuations have a direct effect on the brain and indirectly, mood. Like other hormonal disorders, there is a spectrum of severity with varied symptoms.

Follow Aisha’s journey in this series as she talks to strong and inspiring women who shed light on their personal stories battling with this debilitating condition. 

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.

Follow Aisha on Instagram: @aisha.uk

(All recordings were done remotely to comply with 2020’s COVID-19 lockdown/tier restrictions)

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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.uk

Annika’s Instagram: @veni.vidi.vincens.vitae

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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.uk

Natalie’s Instagram: @natalieryanhebert

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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.uk

Laura’s Instagram: @myhormones_myhealth

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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

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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.uk

Clare’s Instagram: @see_her_thrive

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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.uk

Vicious Cycle Instagram: @viciouscyclepmdd

IAPMD – PMDD & PME Instagram: @iapmdglobal 

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Temporarily, stepping away from women’s health issues, Aisha turns to explore how men cope with their mental health and how they deal with the societal pressures faced in their everyday lives.

It’s been said that 3 times as many men as women die by suicide, men aged 40-49 have the highest suicide rates in the UK. And In England, around one in 8 men has a common mental health problem such as depression, anxiety, panic disorder or OCD.

Follow Aisha’s journey in this series as she talks to strong and inspiring men from different walks of life with diverse backgrounds, to get an insight into their journey with mental wellbeing. From toxic masculinity, body-image, to coming out into the LGBTQI+ community, this series is designed to raise awareness and shed some light on some unique experiences through honest open conversations, which can hopefully lead to progression!

This series is sponsored by Arima CBD oils which many people have found helpful in alleviating the symptoms of physical pain & anxiety. Visit www.arima.co.uk and use the code aisha10 to receive 10% off on all your orders.

Follow Aisha on Instagram: @aisha.uk

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