


PMDD Education Series
A live, education-only program exploring psychology and nutrition-based approaches to support management of PMS and PMDD on a day-to-day basis.Â
What You’ll Learn
Across two live sessions, you’ll explore:
- How PMS and PMDD are understood through a psychological and neurobiological lens
- Education-based frameworks used by PMD clinical psychologists to prepare for high-symptom phases
- How nutrition and the gut microbiome influence mood, energy, cravings, and cycle comfort
- The role of nutrients in supporting neurotransmitter function and hormonal signaling
- How to build realistic, sustainable habits that work with your cycle, not against it
This program prioritizes understanding over quick fixes, so you can make personalized and informed choices about your health on a day-to-day basis.
Program Structure: Two live, 60-minute online educational sessions
Session 1: Psychology & PMDD Education
Led by Licensed Clinical Psychologists at PMD Clinic Chicago
- High-level overview of PMDD from a specialty clinic perspective
- Psychological and behavioral frameworks used in PMDD care
- Understanding symptom predictability across the cycle
- Education-based coping and preemptive planning tools
(Educational only — no diagnosis, therapy, or individualized medical advice.)
Session 2: Nutrition & the Gut-Brain-Hormone Axis
Led by Pinkmatter’s In-House Nutritionist & Gut Health Expert
- The role of the gut microbiome in premenstrual wellbeing
- How nutrition supports the gut-hormone-brain axis
- The role of the gut microbiome in premenstrual wellbeing
- Nutrient foundations for neurotransmitter and energy support
- Practical nutrition principles that fit real life
FAQ
Who This Program Is For
This program may be a good fit if you:
- Experience PMS or PMDD and want education you can trust
- Feel dismissed or confused by conflicting advice
- Are curious about how psychology, nutrition, and gut health intersect
- Want tools grounded in biology, that can be incorporated in day-to-day life
- Value learning in a small, thoughtful group setting
What This Program Is Not
- This is not medical care
- This is not therapy
- This does not replace care from your healthcare provider
- Participation does not establish a patient–provider relationship
Optional referrals to PMD Clinic Chicago for clinical care are handled separately and are not included.
Format & Logistics
- 2 live Zoom sessions (60 minutes each)
- Small cohort: limited to 10 participants
- Live Q&A at the end of each session
- Session recordings available to participants
- Program materials shared after each session