Fibromyalgia Podcast®

As a master Certified Fibromyalgia Coach®, author, and fibro podcaster, the questions I'm asked more than any others are: How do I get better? How do I improve my Fibromyalgia so I can get back to living the life I want to live? While those sound like simple questions, they do not have simple answers. We all have similar symptoms, what helps  you  feel better may not be the thing that helps  me  f...

One of the questions Tami gets most often is, "When are we going to have new fibromyalgia treatment options?" With only three FDA-approved fibromyalgia medications, many of us are on the alert for new options to address our symptoms better. To answer that question, Tami invited Dr. Seth Lederman, CEO and founder of Tonix, to talk about the fibromyalgia medication currently in phase three trials, T...

An objective test for fibromyalgia will change everything. As a researcher, Dr. Jarred Younger's mission to figure out fibromyalgia has led him to study neuroinflammation as a primary suspect. "What I think is happening in fibro is an overly robust immune response, an abnormal reaction to low level, daily insults to the immune system." Having seen so much suffering with no effective treatment opti...

With the lack of awareness and education about fibromyalgia, many of us go through years of chronic health issues without finding answers. You might even find that the medications, supplements, and treatments that are supposed to help you to get better are making you worse. Today's guest, Gisèle McDiarmid, went through all of that, and today she's sharing what she uncovered that made all the diffe...

Everyone with fibromyalgia understands how challenging it can be to explain the invisible pain and fatigue that comes with it. Despite affecting millions of people, there's still a lack of understanding and awareness about fibromyalgia. That's where the documentary "Invisible" comes in. Through personal stories and expert interviews, "Invisible" explores the impact of fibromyalgia on people's live...

With the sheer volume of information online, it can be challenging to know which sources are legitimate. Since ChatGPT's launch in December 2022, we must be even more careful. While it's an incredibly useful tool for increasing efficiency for writing blog posts, generating book outlines, and more, the problem lies with the fact that it will create a response to whatever you prompt, regardless of t...

Fibromyalgia can feel like an endless taking away of things. Whether you're newly diagnosed and struggling to find your way, or you think you have it all figured out, boom, life happens. We've all had hopes and dreams that ultimately died or were taken away. Living your best life doesn't mean avoiding anything terrible happening - that's impossible. Instead, the key is knowing how to take care of...

Having good conversations with doctors can be difficult for many fibromyalgia patients. Whether it's dealing with fibro fog or the fear of being labeled as a drug seeker, we often leave these interactions without feeling understood or confident in the action plan. So how do we have better conversations with our doctors? By finding the right practitioner and arming yourself with tools to support yo...

Welcome to the final episode of our special Be a Coach series. So far, I've answered questions about our Certified Fibromyalgia Advisor® class and what it takes to become a Certified Fibromyalgia Coach®. Some of the topics covered in the first three parts of this special series were what a Certified Fibromyalgia Advisor® and a Certified Fibromyalgia Coach® is, the difference between the two, who m...

"If it's in you, it's for you." - Katy Suik With fibromyalgia, we can't do things the way we used to. That can trigger a loss of purpose and identity. "Who am I when I can't do this? Can I still contribute?" While we tend to think of our purpose as a single thing that will make our lives perfect, the reality is much more expansive. Purpose is not external to you. It's about tuning into yourself an...

Welcome to episode 03 of our special Be a Coach Series. In this series, I answer questions about our Certified Fibromyalgia Advisor® class and what it takes to be a Certified Fibromyalgia Coach®. In episode one of the series, I explained what a Certified Fibromyalgia Advisor® is and what a Certified Fibromyalgia Coach® is. Episode two of the series was all about who makes a good coach and who is b...

Treating your thyroid is a critical piece of managing fibromyalgia. It's so crucial that Tami dedicates a whole week of the Certified Fibromyalgia Advisor® training program to teaching about thyroid. It's also an issue that's near and dear to Tami's heart because it's a significant part of her story. After years of classic thyroid symptoms being dismissed because her labs were "normal," Tami was f...

Welcome to episode 02 of our special Be a Coach Series. In this series, I answer questions about our Certified Fibromyalgia Advisor® class and what it takes to be a Certified Fibromyalgia Coach®. I cover all the basics… the who, what, when, where, why, and even the how. Don't understand what a Certified Fibromyalgia Coach® or Adviser is? No problem. Just pop on over to episode one of the series be...

One out of five children in the US suffers chronic pain. From the prick of a vaccine to stomach pain, headaches, and chronic pain conditions like fibromyalgia, children's pain is being undertreated. Today Tami is joined by Dr. Anna Wilson and Rachel Rabkin Peachman to discuss the research on pediatric pain and simple ways you can help children manage their pain. Anna and Rachel are the authors of...

As a master Certified Fibromyalgia Coach®, author, and fibro podcaster, the questions I'm asked more than any others are: How do I get better? How do I improve my Fibromyalgia so I can get back to living the life I want to live? While those sound like simple questions, they do not have simple answers. We all have similar symptoms, what helps  you  feel better may not be the thing that helps  me  f...

When we hear stories we can relate to, it brings hope that healing is possible for us. In the sixth installment of our Stories of Hope and Healing, Tami shares the stories of three recent graduates of the Certified Fibromyalgia Advisor® program. During the program, these women improved their fibromyalgia symptoms by an average of 51% in only three months. That's right in line with the improvement...

So much healing happens when you talk to somebody who truly understands you. One of the more common questions Tami receives is a variation of "Can you actually help me?" Sometimes this comes up because you're worried that you're too sick; sometimes, it's the opposite. Maybe you've tried so many things that you're afraid to get your hopes up and try something new. At the core, all these questions c...

I need to take a break from the podcast this week to practice good self-care, so I don't have a new episode for you today. I'll have a new episode for you on January 17th. In the meantime, feel free to check out any of the previous episodes to hold you over until then.   For daily doses of hope, inspiration, and practical advice, join Tami on Facebook or Instagram . Need a good book to read? Downl...

When you're healthy, you can be more you and bring your special magic to the world. Over twenty years ago, when today's guest Ann Garner was diagnosed, we were in what Tami describes as the dark ages of fibromyalgia. There were no FDA-approved medications, and it was even more challenging to find a doctor who knew enough about the condition to help. As a result, Ann had very few resources to help...

Kids are curious, and they'll ask anything and everything about what's different about you. Today Tami is sharing a fabulous resource that will help you explain fibromyalgia to the little ones in your life. After leaving an office job of twenty years, Melissa started a new career working with young children. While working with little kids, they inevitably noticed the signs of her pain and would ke...

Around one-third of fibromyalgia patients also have Sjögren's Syndrome, yet most don't know about it. Sjögren's Syndrome is an autoimmune condition that affects the moisture-producing cells in your body. Today Tami is excited to share her conversation with Brenda Faverio, a graduate of the first Fibromyalgia Coach training class and one of the first Certified Fibromyalgia Coaches®. As someone with...

People with fibromyalgia are significantly more likely to experience a sleep disorder. On top of that, some particular issues tend to happen when it comes to sleep and fibromyalgia. Last week Tami and her friend, sleep expert Sovann Pen, talked about the importance of sleep for your healing journey and how you can get better sleep. In today's special episode, Tami dives deeper into the specifics o...

Unrefreshing sleep is one of the hallmarks of fibromyalgia, and it's hard to face the day when you wake up feeling depleted. With Fibromyalgia, we find three significant sleep issues that we must address: struggle with getting to sleep, problems with staying asleep, and calming the overactive fight or flight so we can get restful sleep. Sleep is essential for having the mental and emotional energy...

As an eternal optimist, Tami likes to keep this podcast positive, often focusing on ways you can feel better with fibromyalgia. But you can't talk about fibromyalgia without exploring the darker side of things, like the grief many of us experience. Grief affects all of us physically, emotionally, and energetically. Fibromyalgia can often seem like an endless taking away of things, from living in a...

If you're struggling right now with working with fibromyalgia or other chronic illnesses, there is hope. Whether you're an employer or an employee, today's interview will be fabulous for you. Tami is thrilled to share this interview with Certified Fibromyalgia Coach® Julie Hamilton about her new book, Chronic Illness at Work. One of the most important things about this book is that it not only hel...