In this milestone episode, I sat down with the incredible Heather Hendrie, PMDD advocate and author, to unpack something that so many women live with but rarely talk about: the emotional cost of pushing through.

Have you ever wondered how you’d live if you were given a second chance—if you woke up with decades still ahead of you?

I’m sharing the real talk on what confidence actually looks like for women like us—and how to start reconnecting with your true self, even when life feels overwhelming.

This week on the Her Shift Podcast, I’m diving into The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz, focusing on the game-changing wisdom: Don’t take anything personally—not even compliments. Let’s break down why this is so radical, and how it can help you reclaim your self-worth, rewrite your story, and finally speak to yourself with compassion.

I didn’t drink for ten years — not because I was “good,” or because I’d hit rock bottom. I didn’t drink because I was terrified.

I used to think I was “just sensitive,” that my rage and despair every month were a flaw in me. But it turns out my body was trying to tell me something: “You’re still in survival mode, love.”

Intimacy isn’t just about intercourse. It’s about connection, laughter, cuddles, and feeling truly seen by your partner (or by yourself). PMDD can make you feel disconnected, but learning to honor your needs—whether that’s playfulness, rest, or a good old-fashioned make-out session—can transform your experience.

what’s inside the pmdd survival kit? 7 practical sections—each with tools, journaling prompts, and gentle reminders emotional support strategies for those “i can’t do this” days simple self-care rituals that actually work when you’re overwhelmed tips for boosting self-confidence and holding onto hope a list of my go-to books and resources for healing (no toxic positivity here) honest advice from someone who’s lived it

You weren’t a narcissist. You weren’t Ike Turner. You weren’t even particularly clever, cruel, or cunning. But you didn’t need a clinical diagnosis to ruin a woman’s soul. You were enough of a disaster as you were — emotionally immature, insecure, selfish, jealous, with no self-awareness, no ambition, no depth. And for years, I let that destroy me. I blamed my PMDD for the pain. But truth is, my PMDD wasn’t the problem — it was the siren. The screaming red light. My bod

PMDD Q&A: Real Answers to Your Most Googled PMDD Questions Living with PMDD (Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder) can feel overwhelming,...

In this week’s episode of the Her Shift Podcast, Anna tackles the most-Googled questions about PMDD (Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder) with zero sugar-coating—just real talk, lived experience, and a splash of dark humor.

In this week’s podcast episode, I opened up about a moment that quietly rewired my entire nervous system: the day my gran died when I was 12.

Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder, or PMDD, can bring a whirlwind of emotional and physical challenges to those affected.

You’re not lazy. You’re just exhausted from trying to be the entire village — the provider, the caretaker, the business owner, the cleaner, the emotional load-bearer, the therapist, the cheerleader, and the one who remembers to buy loo roll again. But what if I told you this isn’t just about burnout — it’s about a belief system that’s quietly killing your magic? Welcome to the Golden Goose Theory.

I’m writing this now as a tribute to that brave woman in the black-tie dress. I love her for what she did that night'

In my podcast, Her Shift , I delve into the depths of my own experiences, sharing raw and unfiltered anecdotes that will make you laugh, cry

In a world where the impacts of trauma are gaining recognition, there lie hidden consequences that often go unnoticed: PMDD, Misophonia,...

Here is my ‘Shift List’ of 10 books that have deeply impacted and forever shifted my life. I’m going to be talking about them...

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) are two conditions that can significantly impact individual

I ALWAYS DREAMED OF BEING A FREELANCE MAKEUP ARTIST, THE IDEA OF PLAYING WITH PRETTY PAINT AND GLAMOROUS  FACES… AND GETTING PAID FOR MY ...