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- why you feel more sensitive, irritable, and withdrawn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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- has ever thought “why is everything suddenly awful?”
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