Have you ever noticed how certain lighting instantly makes you feel edgy - like your eyes get tired, your head feels busy, and your patience disappears faster than usual?

This episode wasn’t part of the original plan for the Safety Series, but it felt important enough to add.

Because in this one, I’m talking about something we rarely connect to hormones, or PMS: the way your eyes take in light all day long. You might be surprised to learn how that small light bulb in your bedroom can actually keep your brain working overtime. The screens we stare at, even just to relax, and the constant visual input our brains are trying to process, can quietly pile on stress without us ever connecting the dots.

Over time, that extra demand can show up as irritability, low energy, and even ADHD-like symptoms, especially later in your cycle.

A few things I talk through in this episode:

Why your eyes can keep your nervous system switched on even when you’re resting
How certain types of light quietly make PMS and overwhelm feel worse
Simple, affordable changes that can help your brain wind down at night

This conversation is practical, gentle, and very doable. No perfection needed. And no expensive bio hacks either.

Listen in, take what feels doable, and remember: even small changes in what your eyes take in can make a meaningful difference over time.

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E260: Decrease Demand On The Brain And PMS / ADHD Symptoms Through Your Eyes & Intentional Light Exposure