Personal Experience & Holistic Support | Johanna Schneider – Holistic Health Coach Sometimes it takes a complete pause to feel what truly matters – and the courage to put yourself at the center again. (Note: This article does not replace medical or psychotherapeutic advice or diagnosis. I share personal experiences and work within a coaching framework, not in a therapeutic or medical capacity. If you are feeling acutely distressed or unwell, please consult a healthcare profes

Written by Johanna Schneider – Holistic Health Coach For many people with neurodivergence – whether ADHD, autism, or other forms – the days leading up to their period can be especially challenging. PMDD (premenstrual dysphoric syndrome) or PME (premenstrual exacerbation) can amplify emotions, energy fluctuations, and concentration difficulties. Everything feels more intense: joy, sadness, anger – and the body may feel heavy, tense, or tired. What Happens with PMDD and PME? PM

"Nourishing yourself is not a weakness – it is the bravest act of self-love." Why self-care is not a luxury – but essential for survival A personal insight from Johanna Schneider, Holistic Health Coach For a long time, I thought self-care was something you could only afford once "everything else is done"—once the day was planned out, the to-do list checked off, and everyone else taken care of. I often ignored what my body was telling me. Especially with PMDD, HPU, exhaustion,

A personal insight from Johanna Schneider - Holistic Health Coach For a long time, my cycle felt like my biggest enemy. I could only really function one or two weeks a month – the rest was marked by exhaustion, irritability, low moods, pain, shame, and frustration. I thought I had to be “stronger.” I thought I just had to push through. But the harder I fought, the more disconnected I became from my body – and from myself. It wasn’t until my own journey with PMDS, HPU, burnout

By Johanna Schneider – Holistic Health Coach, sharing from personal experience as well If you feel like a completely different person every month – exhausted, angry, desperate, or disconnected from yourself – then you’re not alone. Many women go through exactly this without knowing there’s a name for it: PMDD , Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder. For a long time, I had no idea what was happening to me. My body and mind felt like they were falling apart every single month. Today