Kaya 959 Drive 959 with Glen Lewis

Make It Make Sense - More Than Mood Swings, Lets Talk PMS vs Something Called PMDD

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PMS and PMDD are often whispered about, dismissed as “just mood swings,” yet they carry real biological weight and emotional depth. They can shape how a person feels, thinks, and shows up in the world.

Understanding them is not just about naming symptoms—it’s about validating lived experiences, separating myth from science, and creating space for compassion, care, and informed support where it’s long overdue.

Joining us on the line is Candice Chirwa, also known as the Minister of Menstruation, is a thought leader with an avid interest for gender and youth issues in SA
23 Mar English South Africa Music · Comedy

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