Is It PMS, PMDD or PME? Body Literacy For Your Fertility Journey

In today's episode, I'm sitting down with psychotherapist Laura Federico and midwife Morgan Miller, co-authors of The Cycle Book, and they are pulling back the curtain on PMS, PMDD, and a lesser-known pattern called PME that could be quietly running the show in your cycle.

We're also getting refreshingly honest about the pressure that trying to conceive can put on intimacy. Laura and Morgan help normalize the sexual and emotional side of this journey, and they share some alternative solutions you may not have considered. And stick around, because near the end, Morgan drops a warning about the app on your phone that you are going to want to hear.

Guest Bio:

Laura Federico is a psychotherapist, AASECT-certified sex therapist, writer, and consultant specializing in sex and relationships, bodily autonomy, and sex positivity. She supports individuals and couples through a non-judgmental, anti-oppressive, mindful, and integrative approach that centers strengths and accessibility. Based in Canada, Laura has worked across New York, Iowa, Istanbul, and Switzerland, and understands firsthand the need for consistent, compassionate care while navigating frequent moves due to her partner’s humanitarian work.

Morgan Miller is a birth center founder, practicing midwife, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, activist, and co-founder of the Perinatal Transitions Program. With over 10 years of experience in reproductive care, she served as a full-time midwife at Bend Birth Center in Oregon for more than five years before relocating to Maine to establish Soft Corner. Passionate about essential reproductive rights and high-quality care for all, Morgan practices in Maine and California with a dedicated, kind, and client-first approach.

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Related Episode Links:

• Laura and Morgan’s Website
• Instagram: itslauraandmorgan
• Book: The Cycle Book: An Interactive Step-by-Step Guide to Tracking Hormones and Knowing Your Body
• The International Association for Premenstrual Disorders (IAPMD)

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