Alisha Was Just Diagnosed with PMDD...Here's What Happened
Alisha Was Just Diagnosed with PMDD...Here's What Happened  
Podcast: Pretty Basic with Alisha Marie and Remi Cruz
Published On: Wed Aug 26 2026
Description: We’re in our take care of ourselves season… allegedly. This week on Pretty Basic, we’re talking all things health, hormones, and what it actually looks like to prioritize yourself.Alisha opens up about navigating her PMDD diagnosis, learning to stop minimizing her own symptoms, and why sometimes you have to trust your gut when something just doesn’t feel right. We’re talking hormones, mental health, period tracking, the TikTok-to-doctor pipeline, and the importance of advocating for yourself when it comes to your health. Plus, Remi gets candid about getting back into therapy, prioritizing her physical and mental health, and the steps she’s taking to work through things before starting a family.Basically, it’s learning about hormones, therapy, motherhood, unsolicited TikTok medical advice, and two women realizing that taking care of yourself is actually… kind of important? Who knew?content warning: as this episode discusses depression, mental health, PMDD, and difficult thoughts. Please take care while listening.Sponsors: HINGE: Try Hinge’s new feature, Friend’s Take. Send your link to the group chat and let the people who know you best do the talking.MERIT BEAUTY: Merit Beauty is offering our listeners their Signature Makeup Bag free with your first order at merit beauty. Order at meritbeauty.comBUTCHERBOX: Go to ButcherBox.com/prettybasic to get $20 off your first box, plus your choice of free ribeye,new york strip, or filet mignon in every box for a year — with free shipping always.AUDIBLE: Stories that speak to you. New members can start listening with a 3 Day free trial at audible.com/prettybasicROSS: Find your nearest Ross at RossStores.comPLAN B: Find Plan B at a retailer near you or order online or through your favorite delivery app today. Visit PlanBOneStep.com for more.RAKUTEN: Get the Rakuten app NOW and join the 17 million members who are already saving! Cash Back rates change daily, see Rakuten.com for details. Your Cash Back really adds up.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.