Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Why do you feel like a completely different person the week before your period?
This week on A Millennial Mind, I am joined by Dr Faye Bate, a medical NHS doctor who explains exactly what's happening in your brain when your hormones shift — and why some women feel it so much more than others.
In this episode, we break down the real science behind PMS and PMDD, why your blood tests can come back normal when you feel awful, how stress makes everything worse, and why antidepressants aren't always the answer. Faye also opens up about her own experience of freezing her eggs, the emotional toll of fertility pressure, and the viral misinformation that's doing real damage to women.
If you've ever been told "it's just part of being a woman" — this episode will change how you see your mood and help you (and your partner) better prepare for those tricky and emotional few days, so many of us suffer with each month.
🎙 What we cover:
- The neuroscience of why your mood changes before your period
- PMS vs PMDD: how to tell the difference
- Serotonin, GABA and dopamine: what's actually happening in your brain during the menstrual cycle
- Why women with ADHD are more likely to have PMDD
- Antidepressants for PMS: when they help and when they don't
- CBT vs medication: what is the best way to manage your symptoms?
- Egg freezing: Dr Faye's personal experience and what she wasn't expecting
- The biological clock debate: what social media gets dangerously wrong
- Postpartum depression and the link to PMS
- Why lifestyle factors matter more than supplements
🔔 Subscribe for more discussions on mental health, personal growth, and healing! / @shivanipaupodcast
✨ Connect with Millennial Mind ✨
Podcast Instagram: instagram.com/amillennialmind
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Why do you feel like a completely different person the week before your period?
This week on A Millennial Mind, I am joined by Dr Faye Bate, a medical NHS doctor who explains exactly what's happening in your brain when your hormones shift — and why some women feel it so much more than others.
In this episode, we break down the real science behind PMS and PMDD, why your blood tests can come back normal when you feel awful, how stress makes everything worse, and why antidepressants aren't always the answer. Faye also opens up about her own experience of freezing her eggs, the emotional toll of fertility pressure, and the viral misinformation that's doing real damage to women.
If you've ever been told "it's just part of being a woman" — this episode will change how you see your mood and help you (and your partner) better prepare for those tricky and emotional few days, so many of us suffer with each month.
🎙 What we cover:
- The neuroscience of why your mood changes before your period
- PMS vs PMDD: how to tell the difference
- Serotonin, GABA and dopamine: what's actually happening in your brain during the menstrual cycle
- Why women with ADHD are more likely to have PMDD
- Antidepressants for PMS: when they help and when they don't
- CBT vs medication: what is the best way to manage your symptoms?
- Egg freezing: Dr Faye's personal experience and what she wasn't expecting
- The biological clock debate: what social media gets dangerously wrong
- Postpartum depression and the link to PMS
- Why lifestyle factors matter more than supplements
🔔 Subscribe for more discussions on mental health, personal growth, and healing! / @shivanipaupodcast
✨ Connect with Millennial Mind ✨
Podcast Instagram: instagram.com/amillennialmind
Shivani Pau Instagram: instagram.com/shivani.pau
Subscribe on YouTube: youtube.com/channel/shivanipaupodcast
Performance Planner: my-performance-planner.myshopify.com
Let Me Change Your Mind 🧠
