Hormones & Mental Health with Professor Jayashri Kulkarni.

This week, we had the absolute privilege of interviewing Professor Jayashri Kulkarni, a world-renowned psychiatrist and Australia’s leading expert on PMDD (Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder), as well as menopause, and women’s mental health.

We asked so many big questions, the professor has a 2 year wait list so we really wanted to share her with you all as we know so many of you suffer with pmdd and peri/menopause, she answered all of our questions with clarity and compassion. This episode is a must-listen for anyone wanting to understand the deep connection between hormones and mental health.

In This Episode, We Explore:

What defines PMDD and how it differs from PMS

The mental health impact of hormonal changes during menopause and pregnancy/birth

Why mental health care needs to be tailored for women

The neurological science behind hormone-sensitive mood disorders

Thoughts on the birth control pill

Advocating for your health when you're not being heard

How our medical systems can better support women’s health.

The professors experience watching miracles take place using hormone replacement therapy.

About Professor Jayashri Kulkarni

Professor Kulkarni is the Director of the HER Centre in Australia and a pioneer in women’s mental health research. Her groundbreaking work on the links between hormones and psychiatric conditions is reshaping how we understand and treat these issues.

Resources for PMDD:

https://www.iapmd.org/

HER Centre Melbourne

Recs/homework:

Charlotte Tilbury blush- healthy glow stick (peachy glow)

Do your skincare routine and drink that water dolls!

Books: The Glasshouse, The Oasis, I’m your Peri Godmother.

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