In this eye-opening episode of What’s My Body Telling Me?, Dr. Anthea Todd sits down with Dr. Sarah Hill, evolutionary psychologist and author of The Period Brain: The Science of Why We PMS and How to Fix It. Together, they unpack one of the most misunderstood experiences in women’s health — PMS — exploring why it happens, what it’s really telling us, and how to restore balance.From the evolutionary purpose of PMS to the cellular science behind hormonal resilience, Dr. Hill reveals how lifestyle, stress, and inflammation affect our hormonal flexibility — and why so many women are suffering unnecessarily.You’ll learn:Why PMS isn’t “normal,” it’s just commonHow ignoring your cyclical nature creates hormonal frictionThe brain’s threat system and why you feel more on edge before your periodThe difference between fear and anxiety in the luteal phaseHow cellular inflammation erodes hormonal resilienceWhy progestins (in birth control) aren’t the same as natural progesteroneWhat every woman should know about endometriosis and PMDDThe “ocean floor” analogy for stabilising your hormonesPractical ways to build your body’s hormonal flexibilityThis episode is for every woman who’s ever felt like her body is working against her. Dr. Hill and Dr. Todd reveal the truth: your body isn’t broken — it’s brilliantly designed.To learn more about what is your body telling you, visit: https://www.femalefundamentals.com.au/Get the Best Selling Book - “What’s My Body Telling Me?” here: https://femalefundamentals.shop/products/whats-my-body-telling-me-paperback-bookDiscover the WHY behind your symptoms with Test Your Fundamentals™ Hair Tissue Test: https://www.femalefundamentals.com.au/test-your-female-fundamentalsGet a science-tested roadmap to understanding PMS and PMDD get The Period Brain book here: https://www.sarahehill.com/books/the-period-brain/Follow & Connect with Dr Anthea Todd dr.antheatodd and Sarah E. Hill sarahehillphd

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