PMDD, Mood Swings & Low Libido Explained— with Laura Federico and Morgan Miller, Authors of The Cycle Book EP339

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What if the symptoms you’ve been trying to fix…

aren’t actually hormone problems?

In this episode of It’s Hertime, Cody sits down with Laura Federico and Morgan Miller, co-authors of The Cycle Book, to explore a perspective most women have never been taught:

That what we often label as “hormone imbalance”… may actually be a nervous system that doesn’t feel safe.

From PMDD and mood swings to libido and cycle-related anxiety, this conversation reframes what’s really happening in the body—and why so many women feel like a completely different person throughout the month.

If you’ve ever felt like:

•You’re doing everything “right” but still feel off

•Your mood shifts feel intense or unpredictable

•You dread certain phases of your cycle

•Your libido feels inconsistent or confusing

•You’ve been told it’s “just hormones”… but it doesn’t fully explain it

This episode will connect some powerful dots.

In this conversation, we talk about:

•What it actually means to live in a “bracing” state

•The connection between nervous system safety and hormone symptoms

•A deeper look at PMDD and mood shifts (beyond just hormones)

•Why cycle tracking apps can sometimes disconnect you from your body

•How to start tracking your cycle intuitively, without relying on an app

•The relationship between safety, stress, and libido

•Simple, realistic ways to begin building safety in your body

This episode is an invitation to stop asking,

“What’s wrong with me?”

…and start asking,

“What is my body trying to tell me?”

Because when your body feels safe,

everything—from your hormones to your energy to your mood—starts to shift.

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📚 Connect with Laura & Morgan:

Book: The Cycle Book

Instagram: @thecyclebook

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🌿 Work With Cody:

If you’re ready to understand your body on a deeper level and stop guessing, Cody offers personalized testing and support through her private practice.

•HTMA Mineral Testing + Coaching

•Functional lab testing (hormones, metabolism, nutrients)

•1:1 support for women navigating hormone imbalance, perimenopause, and menopause

Instagram: @codyjeansanders

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