For years, I fought like hell to hide my PMDD, anxiety, and depression. Every single month, I convinced myself it was just a blip, that it wouldn’t happen again. And yet, it always did. The shame was so deep that I completely disconnected from my own reality—avoiding forums, ignoring conversations about mental health, and stuffing down any sign of struggle. I became so good at pretending I was okay that I actually started to believe the lie myself.

In this episode, I share the raw truth about what it was like to secretly battle PMDD while maintaining a perfect exterior—especially in high-pressure situations like doing bridal makeup. I open up about why I felt unsafe when people started talking about PMDD more openly (even recently with Vicky Pattison) and the moment I finally had to face myself.

If you’ve ever convinced yourself that “it’s not that bad” or felt ashamed to admit what’s really going on, this episode is for you. You’re not broken, you’re not alone, and you don’t have to keep hiding.

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