Paperclips & Periods Podcast 3.6.2026: PMS, Hormones & the Emotional Realities of Womanhood

Episode 5: PMS, Hormones & the Emotional Realities of Womanhood – Paperclips & Periods Podcast

In this episode, Dr. Emily K. Cabrera and Katie Krych have an honest conversation about hormones and how they impact women’s lives, from first periods through perimenopause.

They explore how hormonal changes affect mood, relationships, communication, and mental health. Topics include PMS, puberty, fertility challenges, pregnancy loss, postpartum changes, and perimenopause. The discussion blends personal experiences with clinical insight, highlighting both the physical and emotional sides of these transitions.

A key focus is the often unspoken struggles women face, including feeling misunderstood, navigating loss, and managing emotional shifts. They also discuss the importance of supportive care, open communication, and strong support systems.

The episode encourages women to speak more openly about their experiences and to help the next generation better understand their bodies and emotions.

It closes with practical takeaways and a brief box breathing exercise to support emotional regulation.

Paperclips & Periods airs on Dreamvisions 7 Radio Network and aligns with the mission of Dual Minds Integrative Psychiatry, promoting whole-person care and well-being.

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