How to Survive Your Luteal Phase (PMS, Hormones & Mood Swings)

This week dives into the luteal phase (PMS) - what’s actually happening hormonally, why your mood drops, and how to cope without doing a crime.

We cover:

• what the luteal phase actually is
• why you feel more sensitive, irritable, and withdrawn
• whether it’s hormones… or your life being out of alignment
• practical ways to support your mood (from Instagram, obviously)
• and a slightly chaotic Guru & Granny segment involving vegans and king prawns

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS (ish)

00:00 Intro – why we’re ignoring the poll and talking PMS

05:30 What the menstrual cycle actually does to your brain

10:30 Why the luteal phase feels like low power mode

12:30 Have We Lost the Plot? (evolutionary take)

14:00 “You’re not moody, your life is out of alignment”

16:00 Luteal phase survival tips (food, magnesium, sleep)

19:00 Guru & Granny: vegan boyfriend chaos

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• becomes a different person before their period
• has ever thought “why is everything suddenly awful?”
• or needs a luteal phase survival plan

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