By a PMDD warrior, for PMDD warriors.

Our founder

Hello! my name is Amy Hardy & I have lived with PMDD for 23 years and was only officially diagnosed at the beginning of 2019 after two decades of treading water, not knowing what was going on and where to even start to fix it. I have been misdiagnosed several times and one of my worst episodes was brought on by the contraceptive injection; this lasted for four years with no break and I went another ten years before diagnosis! Previously, the combined pill also triggered severe symptoms and I have always been extremely cautious about SSRIs as they just don’t get to the root of the issue which I prefer to try and work with in every aspect of my life, that way i can improve and take charge of what isn’t working more consciously. 

In the last few years I have personally & professionally developed the f**k out of myself and continue to do so to improve my life as best as I can, with the tools that I have, one step at a time. I believe mindset management is the key to change, across all aspects of life but particularly when it comes to PMDD. It affects everything; each decision you make, managing the thoughts you have, what you eat, your career, emotions, relationships and everything in between. Really digging deep to learn about myself, my triggers and thought patterns, I have gained a much deeper understanding of myself and the importance of my mindset and I am here to pass that onto you. 

I continue to dissect each element of my life to adapt to PMDD accordingly, little by little. I believe the more you learn about yourself, let things flow, honour your boundaries, accept and nurture yourself, the more you will flourish. I have made a vast improvement with my PMDD symptoms in the last couple of years, although the nature of the disorder means it can still be inconsistent and bite me on the arse when I least expect it, but it is much more manageable and I feel more in control of my thoughts, behaviours and life as a whole. Even when things are dark, I know there are better days ahead and I feel a more authentic sense of calm which isn’t something I was blessed with before. My last cycle saw very few symptoms at all and I may have finally cracked the cocktail that works for me! But I am also aware of the journey, I’m aware of the nature of PMDD and I know there isn’t necessarily a destination, so I’m not about to slip up now. And when I do,  I put myself back on track with kindness and I know there are always better days ahead.  

I took the plunge and followed my passion of helping other people to grow & develop, so I qualified as a Clinical Hypnotherapist & NLP Practitioner and I now run a Mindset Management & Emotional Health practice for women/AFAB individuals with hormonal issues, particularly PMDD.

Frustrated with the circus of standard PMDD treatment, the lack of knowledge among medical professionals and the lack of focus and support on the natural management of PMDD, I spent hour upon hour researching anything possible that would help manage my symptoms and start to live a relatively normal life. I came to the conclusion there was a huge gap in the market; not everyone has the time or resources find this crucial information on 100 different websites, it had to be in one place. That combined with my professional experience and the input of experts in various relevant fields, lead me to start Nurture PMDD Naturally. I have a lot of big plans and I want to help as many women as possible to find their own path and unique healing journey.

I have recently moved from London to the Sussex coast with my husband and two cats for a quieter, slower life and honestly, I haven’t looked back.