“Women's hormones are just completely under researched and there's not enough education. There's not enough knowledge about this. Even at the research level, there's not that many people looking at the connection between mood and hormones.”
- Shalene Gupta
In this enlightening episode of Superwoman Wellness, Dr. Taz warmly welcomes Shalene Gupta, a journalist and author deeply invested in the exploration of women’s health issues, particularly Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD). With a rich background that includes contributions to The Atlantic, ESPN, Fortune, and more, Gupta brings a unique blend of personal experience and journalistic rigor to the discussion. Today’s conversation sheds light on PMDD, a severe form of PMS that remains largely misunderstood and under discussed in both public and medical circles.
Today on Superwoman Wellness:
- Demystifying PMDD: Understanding its impact on women’s lives and mental health.
- Shalene Gupta’s personal journey with PMDD and the path to recognition and management.
- The importance of open conversations and increased awareness around women’s health conditions like PMDD.
- Exploring the intersection of mental health, relationships, and hormonal imbalances in the context of PMDD.
- Strategies for managing PMDD and advocating for comprehensive healthcare approaches.
Follow Shalene Gupta:
- Website: shalenegupta.com
- Instagram: @shalene_gupta
- Learn more about Shalene Gupta’s work and her book, “The Cycle: Confronting the Pain of Periods in PMDD,” available at here
Follow Dr. Taz:
- YouTube: @DrTazMD
- Instagram: @drtazmd
- Website: doctortaz.com
- Order The Hormone Shift book at prh.com\thehormoneshift
“We do see where women respond to balancing their hormones and the whole fallacy of checking your hormones has to be expensive.That's simply not true!”
- Dr. Taz
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