What's My Body Telling Me?

• PMS: What's Your Body Telling You?

  In this solo episode, Dr Anthea Todd breaks down the real reason PMS feels different from month to month — and what your symptoms are actually trying to tell you. Building on her conversation with Dr Sarah E. Hill, Anthea uses her “seabed floor” analogy to help you understand the deeper patterns beneath your hormones, so you can finally decode your PMS with clarity, compassion, and confidence.You’ll learn:Why PMS isn’t “just hormonal” — it’s functionalWhat cellular flexibility is and why it mattersWhy your symptoms fluctuateHow to support your seabed floor using the Four Fundamentals™The six daily actions that stabilise your cycle, mood, metabolism & energyThis episode will help you stop fighting your cycle — and start understanding it.To learn more about what is your body telling you, visit: https://www.femalefundamentals.com.au/Get the Best Selling Book - “What’s My Body Telling Me?” here: https://femalefundamentals.shop/products/whats-my-body-telling-me-paperback-bookDiscover the WHY behind your symptoms with Test Your Fundamentals™ Hair Tissue Test: https://www.femalefundamentals.com.au/test-your-female-fundamentalsFollow & Connect with Dr Anthea Todd dr.antheatodd

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• Why We PMS & How To Fix It

  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 commonHow ignoring your cyclical nature creates hormonal frictionThe brain’s threat system and why you feel more on edge before your periodThe difference between fear and anxiety in the luteal phaseHow cellular inflammation erodes hormonal resilienceWhy progestins (in birth control) aren’t the same as natural progesteroneWhat every woman should know about endometriosis and PMDDThe “ocean floor” analogy for stabilising your hormonesPractical ways to build your body’s hormonal flexibilityThis 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.To learn more about what is your body telling you, visit: https://www.femalefundamentals.com.au/Get the Best Selling Book - “What’s My Body Telling Me?” here: https://femalefundamentals.shop/products/whats-my-body-telling-me-paperback-bookDiscover the WHY behind your symptoms with Test Your Fundamentals™ Hair Tissue Test: https://www.femalefundamentals.com.au/test-your-female-fundamentalsGet a science-tested roadmap to understanding PMS and PMDD get The Period Brain book here: https://www.sarahehill.com/books/the-period-brain/Follow & Connect with Dr Anthea Todd dr.antheatodd and Sarah E. Hill sarahehillphd

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• Stop: This 10-Minute Exercise Will Help You Listen to What You Need

  In this guided episode of What’s My Body Telling Me?, Dr Anthea Todd shares the 10-minute exercise that transformed her relationship with her body — and even helped heal her skin when nothing else worked.If you’ve been feeling frustrated, disconnected, or critical of your body — whether it’s your skin, your gut, or your energy — this episode is your invitation to pause, reconnect, and listen. Through compassion and curiosity, Anthea walks you step-by-step through a simple yet powerful practice designed to help you communicate with your body and hear what it truly needs.You’ll learn:Why symptoms are messages, not problemsHow self-compassion lowers inflammation and calms your nervous systemThe surprising study showing how perception changes physiologyHow to release guilt, shame, or frustration toward your bodyA guided exercise to listen to what your body is trying to tell youHow to find one thing to stop doing — and one thing to start — to support healingThis isn’t about “fixing” your body. It’s about learning how to listen. Take a deep breath, find a quiet space, and let your body lead you back to clarity and connection.To learn more about what is your body telling you, visit: https://www.femalefundamentals.com.au/Get the Best Selling Book - “What’s My Body Telling Me?” here: https://femalefundamentals.shop/products/whats-my-body-telling-me-paperback-bookDiscover the WHY behind your symptoms with Test Your Fundamentals™ Hair Tissue Test: https://www.femalefundamentals.com.au/test-your-female-fundamentalsFollow & Connect with Dr Anthea Todd dr.antheatodd

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• PCOS Symptoms? The Steps That Changed Everything For Mimi

  When Mimi first got her period at 16, she knew something wasn’t right. Her cycle was painful, irregular, and constantly dismissed. She was told it would “regulate eventually,” that it was “just different ovaries,” and that the pill was her only option.It wasn’t. And her symptoms never improved.Years later, after repeated dead ends and worsening PMS, migraines, and cycle changes, Mimi finally did what most women never feel empowered to do—she stopped outsourcing the answers and began listening to her body.In this episode, Mimi shares the steps that changed everything, including:The real difference between polycystic ovaries and PCOSWhy so many women are under-tested or misinformedHow high stress, travel, and nutrition impact the menstrual cycleThe practices that helped her reconnect with her body—journaling, meditation, and sustainable nutritionMimi’s story is validating, grounding, and a powerful reminder that your symptoms are telling you something—and that you’re not alone.Disclaimer: This episode is for educational purposes only. Mimi shares her personal story and this is not medical advice. Please consult your healthcare provider before making changes to your health routine.To learn more about what is your body telling you, visit: https://www.femalefundamentals.com.au/Get the Best Selling Book - “What’s My Body Telling Me?” here: https://femalefundamentals.shop/products/whats-my-body-telling-me-paperback-bookDiscover the WHY behind your symptoms with Test Your Fundamentals™ Hair Tissue Test: https://www.femalefundamentals.com.au/test-your-female-fundamentalsFollow & Connect with Dr Anthea Todd dr.antheatodd

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• Menstrual Migraines: What’s Your Body Telling You?

  Why do menstrual migraines happen — and what is your body really trying to tell you when they do?In this episode, Dr Anthea breaks down the deeper meaning behind menstrual migraines and how they’re often a message from your body, not a malfunction. From fluctuating estrogen and iron levels to stress, blood sugars, and your nervous system — every migraine has a story.You’ll learn how hormonal rhythms, nutrient absorption, and inflammation connect to these cyclical headaches, and why balancing your Four Fundamentals™ (Nervous System, Metabolism, Nutrients, and Blood Sugars) is the key to real relief.Whether your migraines hit before your period, during ovulation, or seem to appear out of nowhere — this episode will help you understand what your body is asking for and how to respond.✨ In this episode:Why estrogen dips trigger migrainesHow iron deficiency plays a hidden roleThe mineral connections between copper, zinc, and magnesiumHow stress and blood sugar imbalances block absorptionWhy syncing with the sun can support your hormonesThe power of testing your fundamentals before guessingYour body isn’t the problem — it’s the compass. Learn what it’s been trying to tell you.To learn more about what is your body telling you, visit: https://www.femalefundamentals.com.au/Get the Best Selling Book - “What’s My Body Telling Me?” here: https://femalefundamentals.shop/products/whats-my-body-telling-me-paperback-bookDiscover the WHY behind your symptoms with Test Your Fundamentals™ Hair Tissue Test: https://www.femalefundamentals.com.au/test-your-female-fundamentalsFollow & Connect with Dr Anthea Todd dr.antheatodd

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