"Cheri•e, it's a Process!" is a Sunday ritual with Anais & Mercedes – best friends navigating life, growth, and everything in between. Together, they explore personal journeys, share honest life experiences, and open a space to talk about the process of adulting in these confusing times. Each episode offers insights, stories, and tools that have helped them – and might just help you too.
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After a 14-year global effort, polycystic ovary syndrome — PCOS — has officially been renamed polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome, or PMOS. And honestly? It's about time.
The old name was misleading — it made the condition sound like it was just about ovarian cysts, when in reality it affects everything from insulin levels to mental health. No wonder up to 70% of cases go undiagnosed.
In this episode we're breaking down what the name change actually means, why it matters, and what it could mean for the 1 in 8 women living with this condition.
Already diagnosed with PCOS? Your diagnosis is still valid — the condition hasn't changed, just the name.
Pocket Magic #1: reusable Period underwear
https://www.sistersrepublic.com/ (https://www.sistersrepublic.com/)
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They can also be found in pharmacies or supermarkets, and there are also many different brands of period underwear. We recommend having a look at brands that are out there and choose the one that best aligns with your needs.
Pocket Magic #2: TENS device to help reduce period pain
https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/transcutaneous-electrical-nerve-stimulation-tens/ (https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/transcutaneous-electrical-nerve-stimulation-tens/)
There are many different types out there; I would recommend doing some research which one would suit you best.
Here is the one I use: https://lunaa.fr/en (https://lunaa.fr/en)
Instagram: @Cherieitsaprocess
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The Lancet (https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(26)00717-8/fulltext)
AJMC (American Journal of Managed Care)
Contemporary OB/GYN
EMJ Reviews (https://www.emjreviews.com/reproductive-health/news/pcos-renamed-pmos-in-landmark-global-consensus-to-improve-care/)
Patient Care Online (https://www.patientcareonline.com/view/pcos-renamed-pmos-in-landmark-consensus-published-in-the-lancet)
NewYork-Presbyterian Health Matters (https://www.nyp.org/healthmatters/pcos-is-now-polyendocrine-metabolic-ovarian-syndrome-pmos-why-the-change)
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14 Jun 2026
21. A's Painful Period
In this episode, A opens up about her journey with her menstrual cycle — from the physical and emotional struggles she faced month after month, to finally seeking answers and receiving a diagnosis. But rather than bringing the clarity she hoped for, the diagnosis left her feeling more confused than ever.
A shares how she chose to sit with that uncertainty and turn it into something empowering — taking the time to truly understand her own body, learning what triggers her pain, and exploring ways to find relief. She also talks about the emotional work of shifting her relationship with her cycle, moving away from dread and toward a place of acceptance.
This is an honest, unfiltered conversation about what it means to live in a body that doesn't always cooperate — and the quiet strength it takes to listen to it anyway.
On 12th of May 2026, it was announced that PCOS was officially renamed to PMOS. As we recorded this episode before this information came out, we refer to it as PCOS, but we of course mean PMOS.
The podcast A mentions that helps her understand her cycle is called "28 days later."
Pocket Magic #1: reusable Period underwear
https://www.sistersrepublic.com/ (https://www.sistersrepublic.com/)
https://buy.thefemalecompany.com/ (https://buy.thefemalecompany.com/)
They can also be found in pharmacies or supermarkets, and there are also many different brands of period underwear. We recommend having a look at brands that are out there and choose the one that best aligns with your needs.
Pocket Magic #2: TENS device to help reduce period pain
https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/transcutaneous-electrical-nerve-stimulation-tens/ (https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/transcutaneous-electrical-nerve-stimulation-tens/)
There are many different types out there; I would recommend doing some research which one would suit you best.
Here is the one I use: https://lunaa.fr/en (https://lunaa.fr/en)
Instagram: @Cherieitsaprocess
Tik Tok: @cheri.eitsaprocess
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31 May 2026
20. The Truth About Gaslighting
Have you ever left a conversation feeling completely off — like something was wrong, but you couldn’t name it?
In this episode, we break down the difference between manipulation and gaslighting: what they actually are, how they show up in everyday relationships, and why they’re so hard to spot in the moment. We walk through 7 specific gaslighting tactics and what the experience feels like from the inside .
Whether you’re trying to make sense of a past relationship or understand a dynamic you’re in right now, this episode gives you the language to start trusting yourself again.
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