About
Biography: Britney, widely recognized as "The PMDD Chick," is a dedicated Women's Health Coach specializing in Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD). With a personal history of overcoming severe PMDD, Britney has emerged as a beacon of support and knowledge for women navigating the challenges of this often misunderstood condition.
Professional Focus: As a qualified Women's Health Coach, Britney specializes in empowering women to identify contributing factors that may exacerbate PMDD symptoms. Her mission is to provide holistic and personalized solutions, offering a comprehensive approach to managing the impact of PMDD on women's lives.
Online Programs: Britney is the creative force behind multiple online PMDD programs designed to guide and support women on their journey towards better health. These programs offer a wealth of resources, insights, and strategies to help women effectively manage and alleviate PMDD symptoms.
Podcast: Britney takes her advocacy a step further as the host of the "Her Health Confessions" podcast. This platform serves as a safe space to shed light on the myriad health struggles that women often face silently. Through insightful conversations, Britney explores various health topics, aiming to educate and empower women on their wellness journeys.
Personal Journey: Having personally grappled with severe PMDD for many years, Britney brings a unique blend of empathy and expertise to her work. Her own triumph over PMDD fuels her commitment to raising awareness, offering support, and fostering a community of understanding around women's health.
Mission: Britney's overarching mission is to educate and empower women, particularly those affected by PMDD. By sharing her knowledge, experiences, and professional insights, she strives to break the stigma surrounding women's health issues and create a supportive community where women can find solace and solutions.
Follow Britney, The PMDD Chick, on her journey of advocacy, education, and empowerment as she continues to make a positive impact in the realm of women's health.
My Story
Let me tell you a little bit about my story and how I have managed to regain control of my life and get my symptoms under control.
When I was first diagnosed with PMDD, it felt like the weight of the world had been lifted off my shoulders. Finally, I had a name for the overwhelming, debilitating symptoms I had been experiencing for years. But that relief was short-lived, as I soon discovered that PMDD was just one of several conditions I was dealing with.
PCOS, ADHD, C-PTSD, anxiety, depression, endometriosis, MCAS, POTS, dysautonomia and a declining egg count all made my journey with PMDD even more challenging. I felt like my body was constantly fighting against me, and it was hard to see a way out of the heavy hopelessness.
But I refused to give up. I started researching every possible solution, trying every supplement and therapy I could find. I had checked myself into a mental health facility twice during the peak of my PMDD. I have been on 3 different types of antidepressants as well as an antipsychotic, all of which did not help my PMDD, if anything it made my symptoms worse. It was a long, exhausting process, but over time, I began to see results by understanding the root cause of how PMDD has manifested in the first place. My anxiety and depression became more manageable, my endometriosis pain lessened, and I even found success with improving my low egg count.
My approach to PMDD...
The approach I advocate for is one that encourages women with PMDD to first explore if they suffer from any comorbidities (other underlying conditions) that exacerbate PMDD symptoms. It is key to find the root cause of these underlying conditions, for example a B12 deficiency (the cause), which is known to present psychological symptoms, including depression or anxiety. By addressing this root cause a woman can reduce the associated symptoms, which during certain times of the month are hightented when PMDD is at its worst.
I had myself suffered from PMDD, and worked extensively with a PhD Geneticist, a Clinical Psychologist, and a Functional Medical Doctor over the last few years to systematically uncover and reduce the many comorbidities that were contributing to my extremely distressing PMDD symptoms. These professionals feature in my program, which is designed to inform women of the many aspects that could be making their PMDD worse from the various symptoms associated with each condition. Unfortunately most women are not encouraged by their local doctor to investigate things as simple as vitamin deficiencies (genetic or lifestyle related), diet, toxin exposures and other factors that make life harder when you suffer from PMDD. I want to inform women of the types of things they should be asking their doctor about before they simply take the birth control pill or get life altering surgery.
It is important that women with PMDD feel supported, educated and empowered as I have encountered a lot of doctors who admit to not knowing much about PMDD yet will simply prescribe an antipsychotic or anti-depressant to “treat” PMDD. I don’t believe this is acceptable, and hence why I advocate for a holistic approach, supported by the medical professionals featured in my program. I don’t provide medical advice. I always encourage women to seek advice from a medical practitioner who understands PMDD and who is compassionate and willing to explore what other issues could be making that woman’s life worse. I speak from my own extensive experience, studies and from the knowledge I received from health professionals around factors that can improve PMDD (from treating comorbidities). PMDD is not well researched or understood as studies on PMDD itself are limited (likely underfunded). Hopefully with more awareness that will change.
Qualifications
Certified Women's Health and Wellness Coach (HCANZA Registered)
Diploma of Nutrition and Health Coaching
Diploma of Therapy (Art)
Grad Certificate of Educational Neuroscience (Current)
Certified Functional Blood Chemistry Analysis Mastery (Current)
Bachelor of Visual Media
Bachelor of Architecture
