Emma Hardy lives with PMDD, and spent years of her life trying to work out what actions and feelings were 'her', and what was her PMDD. Her new memoir, Periodic Bitch, intertwines her exploration of her own psyche with cultural depictions and (mis)understandings of monsters, menstruation, and monstrous women. Emma and Abbie discuss the frustrating cycles of medical misogyny, identity and illness, female rage and so much more. A must-listen for people with PMDD, and those that love and support them.

CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains discussions of mental ill-health and suicidal ideation. If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call 000. For 24/7 support, contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or visit www.lifeline.org.au. Help is also available 24/7 via Beyond Blue at www.beyondblue.org.au or on 1300 22 4636.

LINKS

• Buy Emma Hardy's book Periodic Bitch https://www.allenandunwin.com/browse/book/Emma-Hardy-Periodic-Bitch-9781761473593
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CREDITS

Host: Abbie Chatfield @abbiechatfield

Guest: Emma Hardy @emahrdy

Executive Producer and Editor: Amy Kimball @amy.kimball

It's A Lot Social Media Manager: Julia Toomey

Social Media and Marketing Strategist: Elizabeth Baxter

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