Episode #22 Top 6 Period Symptoms Explained

When your period leaves you exhausted, emotional, or in pain—it’s easy to feel like you’re broken.

But what if those symptoms aren’t problems… they’re messages?

In this bite-sized solo episode, Dr. Anthea Todd breaks down the six most common period symptoms and what your body is really trying to tell you when they show up.

Instead of blanket advice like “take magnesium” or “cut out gluten,” Anthea explores the real reasons behind period pain, clots, PMS, spotting, and irregular cycles—through the lens of your Four Fundamentals™ (nervous system, metabolism, nutrients, and blood sugars).

Because when you know what’s really going on, you can support your body—not silence it.

You’ll Hear About:

• What heavy or light bleeding can signal about your hormones

• Why spotting before your period could mean low progesterone

• The root causes of large clots, PMS, PMDD, and painful periods

• How stress, nutrient depletion, and poor sleep impact your cycle

• What a “disconnected cycle” actually means—and how to restore rhythm

• A simple 5-step checklist to use when symptoms show up

• Why your period is your monthly report card, not a punishment

“Your body is the smartest, most amazing thing that has ever been created. When we give it what it needs, it starts to function how it was designed to.” — Dr. Anthea Todd

🎧 This episode is a must-listen if you’ve ever felt confused by your period.

Whether you’re dealing with bloating, cramps, mood swings, or irregular cycles—this 20-minute deep dive will help you understand the why behind your symptoms, and the how behind true support.