Welcome back. We’re doing today’s episode a little differently and exploring this idea of why PMDD so often gets misdiagnosed for years—or even decades. But instead of giving you the science and stats, today I’ll be sharing with you through a story.
So settle in, get cozy, and let’s talk about it.
Because of course you were misdiagnosed, but truly honoring what we’ve been through is the beginning of how we heal from it.
xoxo, sav
Credit:
The metaphor I use throughout this episode is drawn from the magical, mystical Anita Johnston, whose book, Eating in the Light of the Moon, deeply supported me many moons ago. If you’d like to connect with eating disorder recovery, femininity, and the metaphor of what it means to nourish yourself, you can purchase her book below:
Eating in the Light of the Moon
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