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 common
How ignoring your cyclical nature creates hormonal friction
The brain’s threat system and why you feel more on edge before your period
The difference between fear and anxiety in the luteal phase
How cellular inflammation erodes hormonal resilience
Why progestins (in birth control) aren’t the same as natural progesterone
What every woman should know about endometriosis and PMDD
The “ocean floor” analogy for stabilising your hormones
Practical ways to build your body’s hormonal flexibility

This 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.

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