Her Shift: Is Depression the Real Illness Behind PMDD?

In this episode, I dive into a realisation that hit me the other day—I’d completely forgotten I had depression because PMDD had taken over as the focus. But when PMDD symptoms disappeared after hormone treatments, the familiar feeling of “I’m still not happy” came creeping back.

Could it be that PMDD is actually a branch of something deeper? In this conversation, I explore how depression—especially the kind rooted in unresolved trauma—can show up in different ways, from autoimmune diseases to crippling anxiety, and in my case, PMDD. I share my personal journey with depression, how the mental health system once made me feel like a ‘broken’ person, and why simply removing symptoms (like with hysterectomy or chemical menopause) doesn’t always lead to true healing.

If you’ve ever felt like PMDD is just the surface of something bigger, this episode is for you. Let’s talk about getting to the root.

🎧 Listen now and let’s break the cycle together.

I hope you enjoyed this episode and that recovery and change is possible. 

I created Her Shift because I know what it’s like to want more—more confidence, more joy, more purpose, and just... more life. I shifted from a very unfulfilled & numb shell to whole, connected & happy (& successful). Quite literally from surviving to thriving... that's 'The Shift'

My great friend & fabulous human Sam Collins is offering a FREE Program where in just 60 minutes she can take you out of survival mode for good by getting you to do... LESS!

Sounds crazy but as Sam says If doing more was the answer, you’d already have everything you wanted!

Just Sign Up For FREE HERE!

I’ve got a little something for you: my handpicked Shift List of 10 Life-Shifting Books that have seriously changed the game for me (and many others). These books aren’t just reads; they’re tools for transformation. I know you’re all about making powerful shifts, & here is the link below the for your free download.

👉 ⁠Download Your 10 Life-Shifting Books Here!⁠

If you’d like you read/listen to any of the books on the Shift List just click & you’ll have the option to purchase either the physical copy or download straight away on Audible (I’d love it if you signed up through my link 😀)

👉 ⁠Free 30 day Audible Trial HERE⁠

I'd love it if you could subscribe to the podcast and spread the word by sharing it with your friends.

As mentioned 5 Wishes By Gay Hendricks 

I'd love it if you could subscribe to the podcast and spread the word by sharing it with your friends.

I've got a FREE gift, my Beautiful Woman Planner HERE!

Join my mailing list at and get your Freebies at www.hershift.com

You can find me over on TikTok & the Gram at:

@theannapr TikTok

@theannapr Instagram

Thank you so much for listening, Ill see you soon

Anna X

📌 Follow me on Instagram @theannapr & TikTok @theannapr for more insights

📌 Join my Her Shift community for deep healing work HERE

📌 Share your thoughts on this episode by leaving a review!

👉 If this episode resonated, take a screenshot, share it on social media, and tag me—I’d love to hear your takeaways! 🎙️✨

I'd love it if you could subscribe to the podcast and spread the word by sharing it with your friends.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.