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This podcast is about living a great life with pmdd (premenstrual dysphoric disorder). Heidi's goal is to be a blessing and a comfort to you and to inspire you. Newer episodes have an array of topics: parenting, losing weight, hormones, relationships, money, health, and more.
Heidi is a certified life coach (since 2021), mom of 5, and a PMDD Survivor...among other things. 😉 Happy to have you here.
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--PMS and Period Support Supplements by Semaine Health...available online or at Walmart
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Christina Bohn was misdiagnosed for years. Christina lived with a debilitating disorder: premenstrual dysphoric disorder. She didn't know about pmdd and her mental health issues were not linked to her menstrual cycle until it was too late. Her mother is joining me today to share Christina's story and increase awareness and understanding of pmdd. We want you, your doctor, your family, and everyone to know about pmdd. Let's decrease unnecessary suffering. Let's get women the support they need. ...
Today I share about some areas of my life where I have wanted to disconnect. We all go through things that are hard for us. Listen in for some examples of this for me currently and a reminder to think about the good too. Take Aways "The joy we feel has little to do with the circumstances of our lives and everything to do with the focus of our lives." -Russell M. Nelson When we only focus on the negative or only focus on the problems or what we perceive as problems, things that we need ...
My amazing friend, Berea Lavin, has found something that has ELIMINATED her pmdd symptoms. She's 3 cycles into it working for her. She's had symptoms for years... starting around age 16. When she told me she felt SO GOOD, I asked if she would come and share details with us. She agreed! Take-Aways 00:00 to 15:00 Berea's background with pms and pmdd and the role God plays in her life15:38 Berea tells us about her eating and exercise choices that are helping; all about a whole food, plant ...
Happy Spring! Have you ever done something stupid, but it took doing it a few times to realize it was stupid? That's what happened to me in January of this year regarding my natural progesterone supplements. Listen in to hear what I've learned. Next week: Special Guest sharing about how her whole food, plant-based eating + exercise has eliminated her pmdd symptoms. April is PMDD Awareness month. Special Guest Marybeth Bohn will be with us. She lost her daughter to pmdd in 2021. Take Awa...
Last week, I shared how a health challenge can inadvertently make you think your marriage is terrible. But what if it IS terrible? Today I'll address the negative effects a bad relationship can have on your health. This may be why your health is bad...it's your body's response to the relationship. We'll look at how to assess if the relationship is bad or if your perception and emotions are skewing your vision of the relationship. Also available on YouTube here. Take Aways Physical effe...
Today we look at an analogy of hiking with an uncomfortable shoe and how it relates to being in a marriage while experiencing a health challenge. Watch the show here. If you'd like personal support, please reach out to me. Take Aways A health challenge can throw a wrench in so many areas of a marriage that it can cause the marriage to want to collapse and decay. Bad stuff is going to happen sometimes.Hiking analogy. How does having an uncomfortable shoe affect the experience would ...
Want to feel better? I'd love to help. Book a 30 minute call with me here. Today, come with me to look at two approaches to feeling better. We'll look at the benefits of both and how to utilize them in your life. Take Aways We are taught and trained to take action.Taking action often looks like accomplishing tasks, fulfilling responsibilities, or goal setting and achievement.The immediate benefit for taking action is relief. You have a goal. You have steps to get there. Cue relief...
Histamine intolerance is a relatively new thing. Discover how it could be making your PMS symptoms worse. You'll also hear what to change to have less PMS symptoms related to histamine intolerance. Take Aways My terrible experience with severe PMS symptoms last week. My symptoms were likely heightened by high histamine levels.About histamines from Healthline.comThe body can get overloaded with histamine and have an allergic response "Histamine intolerance is the temporary state of having...
Today I will share benefits of calcium and then walk you through performing a calcium "audit." This will help you see where you get your calcium from and help you to know if you are getting enough calcium regularly. You will also hear ways to increase your intake of calcium. To follow along with the video version on YouTube, click here. Take Aways Calcium benefits us by helping us to have strong bones, good cardiovascular health, plays a role in nerve signaling, affects musc...
It's been a while since I've addressed pmdd specifically. I'm excited to do that today and plan to do so off and on going forward. Today I share some things I wish I'd known 3 years ago--when I was early into my pmdd journey. Hopefully these will help you be able to be healthier and live a better life... especially if you have pmdd (premenstrual dysphoric disorder) or other premenstrual issues. Take Aways The "5 Keys to Living Well with PMDD" are still applicable. Listen here to review ...
It can be easy to get caught up in new or different "health hacks" for good health and wellness. Let's calm ourselves down and tap into timeless wellness strategies instead. These will help with any health goal you have... weight loss, brain fog, joint pain, and insomnia. In this episode, I (Heidi) share basic, free ways that you can improve your health today. Take Aways Here's the list of strategies discussed today. Getting 10-15 minutes of sunlight every dayMoving your bo...
Happy 2026!! Welcome back to the Living Well with PMDD podcast. I hope your new year is starting out wonderfully. In today's episode, I share with you about a decision I made right before my 17th birthday that changed my life. I decided to go without chocolate for a year. Summary Why and when I made the decisionSurprises (and sacrifices) along the way while keeping to my goalResults: then and nowHow you can apply this in your lifeTake Aways I was inspired by my dad having gone a y...
Heidi shares her client's top three weight loss tools of 2025. These are the most talked about, most used, and most helpful tools from this year. Take Aways #1 The 100 Allowed Urges Worksheet#2 Reminding themself: IT'S OKAY when they mess up#3 Stick with the plan. (This is her individualized plan we made together.)Download a copy of the 100 Allowed Urges Worksheet here and try it for yourself today! It can work for a weight loss goal, a time management goal, or even financial and relationship...
Three challenges we face to staying hydrated during the holidays are being on the go, sitting more than usual, and drinking alcohol. Listen in for practical tips to staving off dehydration during this fun, busy, and sometimes unpredictable weeks. Take Aways Keep a water bottle with you and stock your carRecognize when you're feeling faint, hungry, or on edge. Question hunger if you've eaten in the last hour. You may just be thirsty.While cozying up to a movie, keep water close byIf drink...
The holidays are a time for connection, spending time with family and friends, and thinking of Jesus. Tune in to hear some tidbits of advice on enjoying the holidays without neglecting your diet and exercise goals. Follow Heidi's advice so you stick close to your health goals without sacrificing time and attention to your loved ones. Merry Christmas! 🎄 Take Aways Make decisions ahead of time.Consider each event you plan to host or attend this holiday season. What and how much will you eat?You...
Glean reasons and tips to prioritize sleep and easy ways to relieve stress over the holidays. Heidi shares insights from this article by the Mayo Clinic. Guided meditation options: Breathing Meditation by Diana Winston @ UCLA, Empowered Me Meditation by Deepak Chopra Click here for Heidi's "how to turn your brain off at night" post. Take Aways "You may be able to sleep your way to a longer life." -Mayo Clinic article.If you cut your sleep short for a prolonged amount of time, it may rai...
Heidi has you covered this holiday season if you're hoping to stay healthy. This episode begins our 4 part Healthy Holiday series. Part 1: Weight management among all the treats and seasonal delights. Part 2: Sleep and stress relief while still enjoying Christmas parties and buying presents. Part 3: Diet and exercise tips to keep you healthy enough and temper overindulgence. Part 4: Staying hydrated among the hustle and bustle (and why it's worth focusing on!) Take Aways With some...
Sandy has lost 70 pounds in the last year and half while receiving coaching and support from Heidi. The benefits have been tremendous. Today we get to hear from Sandy. In some ways, this is Sandy's oral "review" for Heidi Bradford Coaching. Sandy is 65 years old, lives with her husband, spends time with her children and grandchildren, takes care of her dad, volunteers her time to help in her community, and cares about her health. Settle in to gain insights and be inspired about becoming...
Today we'll look at false pleasure, well being, artificial pleasure, and natural pleasure and why you want to increase your natural pleasures and live in the well being cycle. Take Aways Artificial pleasures are things that are temporary. They provide a temporary fix or a temporary benefit, and they come with negative consequences.Natural pleasures of life are less intense but come without consequence. Examples of natural pleasures: slow walks in beautiful settings, great reads, a ...
There is compelling evidence that A2 milk can make a difference for the better in people's lives. Today we'll look at what A2 milk is and why you might consider trying it in place of regular dairy milk. Heidi shares information from a Good Housekeeping article, an Ancient Nutrition article, and a Lara Briden article. Take Aways A2 milk is milk that contains only the A2 beta-casein protein. Most cow's milk in the United States contains both A2 and A1 beta-casein. "The difference between ...
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