What's My Body Telling Me?

Why We PMS & How To Fix It

What's My Body Telling Me?

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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 lifes...

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