Fibromyalgia Podcast®

Whether we're talking about pain, fatigue, or brain fog, there's a massive difference between preventing your symptoms and trying to treat them after they've flared up. Getting your symptoms back to a manageable place in the middle of a fibro flare is like trying to catch a runaway train. Sometimes, when that happens, the only thing to do is to let the flare run its course. Feeling helpless or out...

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...

"You need to make room for yourself." - Lauren Vazzano If you're struggling with fibromyalgia and juggling the responsibilities of motherhood, you're not alone. The good news is that you can feel better with the right strategies and support. Making yourself a priority and improving your health is the best way to support your family and help them to be in good health and good spirits. Focusing on y...

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...

"Give yourself some grace and just know that you've done this for a reason, and it will make your life better." - Deb Thompson   Many times, people with fibromyalgia put off surgeries that they need to have because they're worried about the inevitable fibro flare that's coming. When we have surgery, chances are that it's going to cause a fibro flare. The good news is that while our pain may initia...

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...

In the US, approximately 1 in 13 women and 1 in 20 men are diagnosed with fibromyalgia. To put those numbers in perspective, breast cancer affects 1 in 8 women, cervical cancer affects 1 in 13 women, and colon cancer affects 1 in 25 women and 1 in 23 men. Yet, even though the prevalence of fibromyalgia is in a similar range, screening for these cancers has become mainstream, and fibromyalgia remai...

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 feel...

"I'm having trouble finding my team, as you call it. I often feel so alone in this. How can I best find a doctor to suit my needs?" Choosing your healthcare team is a highly personal process that requires you to really understand your specific wants and needs. There are so many options, and, let's face it, there aren't a whole lot of good doctors out there. When building your health team, remember...

Today, Tami has another bonus episode for you! Tami was recently interviewed by Meghan DeVito for the Kingdom Employee podcast. Once again, she's sharing this conversation with you as a peek behind the curtain into an area of her life you normally don't see. In this conversation, Tami shares more about her spirituality and how her Christian beliefs impact her life, her business, and her work with...

In 2009 - two years after her diagnosis - Tami started working with a coach and making positive changes in her life. At the same time that she saw her fibromyalgia begin to improve, she started noticing beautiful cherry blossom trees everywhere. They weren't new, but her awareness of them was. Knowing that they frequently appear in Japanese and Chinese art, she looked up their symbolism, and what...

In this special bonus episode, Tami is sharing a side of things you normally don't see. Today, we're going behind the scenes of her business to share an interview she did with Cassie Parks from build. grow. profit. Cassie's podcast is all about how people built and grew their businesses to the point of profitability. If you have ever been curious about how Tami went from being a patient struggling...

With fibromyalgia, balancing acceptance and hope can sometimes feel a little like being stuck between a rock and a hard place. Acceptance isn't about staying where you are. It's about embracing the unknown and allowing your body right now while being open to letting her be who she needs to be and become who she needs to become. On the other side, having hope for feeling better means that you belie...

Today, I have another bonus episode for you. Back in April, I was interviewed by Adam Devaney for the Loving Our Life's Work Podcast, and Adam has graciously agreed to let me share that conversation with you. In our conversation, we explore our purpose, authenticity, and the transformative power of self-discovery. I specifically dive into how I came to be doing the work I do today helping you feel...

Movement is not a way to pay for what you've eaten or shrink your body. It's a way to care for your body and feel how you want to feel in it. If we reframe our thinking, moving away from focusing on what we want our bodies to look like and toward what we want them to do, it becomes easier to treat ourselves with kindness and respect. You can't control your health just by eating a certain way and e...

Today, I'm sharing the other half of my conversation with Dr. Andrea Moore. In the previous episode, I interviewed Dr. Andrea about her work. Dr. Andrea has her own chronic pain story, and she now helps those suffering from chronic pain find harmony and safety within their bodies. Today's bonus episode is a replay from her podcast, Unweaving Chronic Pain, where she interviewed me. Dr. Andrea and I...

"Sometimes taking care of yourself means not doing all the things." When you have chronic pain, it's easy for self-care to become a job where you have to do all of these things, or else you haven't taken care of yourself. But self-care should nourish you and fill your cup; it shouldn't feel like a burden. Healing requires us to develop a toolbox of techniques that work for our individual needs, an...

In this special bonus episode, I'm sharing a recent guest appearance I made on the Beyond Diagnosis podcast hosted by Rita De Michele. Beyond Diagnosis helps women over 40 who are not getting the solutions or outcomes they would like to see from traditional medical care. Rita is a Mindset and Empowerment Coach and, in this interview, we actually start at a pretty basic level since she has listener...

"We can help almost anyone feel better because we have so many tools at our disposal." - Dr. Robin Pfaff Managing fibromyalgia requires a holistic approach that goes beyond physical symptoms and equally addresses emotional, mental, and spiritual health. Our well-being is multidimensional, and each aspect requires attention and care. To explore this approach further, today Tami is joined by Certifi...

In this special bonus episode, I'm sharing a recent guest appearance I made on the Power in Motion Podcast hosted by Kim Hagle. Kim is a Certified Personal Trainer, Non-Diet Nutritionist and Body Image Coach – who's on a mission to empower women to break free from tortuous exercise, restrictive eating and body shame, so they can free up their time, energy and resources to pursue their life's purpo...

"No matter how small, any type of advocacy you do will have an impact." - Lily Garner According to the NIH, fibromyalgia affects 1 in 13 women in the US. That means about twice as many women are diagnosed with fibromyalgia as are diagnosed with colon cancer, and while you're not going to die from fibromyalgia, living with fibro pain and fatigue can feel like its own kind of death. Despite this and...

Have you ever wondered why some people have an easier time managing their fibromyalgia than others? We all have natural strengths and weaknesses and approach life in a unique way. Managing our fibromyalgia is no different. Our personalities play a central role in how we approach life and our fibromyalgia, and research has shown that our personality traits have a direct influence on health outcomes...

You're probably aware of the need for more research funding to help us develop new treatments for fibromyalgia. You're probably also aware of the lack of training most doctors have when it comes to fibromyalgia. But did you realize that the two are connected? Research not only uncovers new potential treatments but also shapes how and what medical schools teach our providers. Right now, the exact c...

GLP-1 medications like Wegovy, Ozempic, and Mounjaro are all the rage right now. Originally marketed as drugs to help diabetics with insulin resistance, they were later discovered to help people lose weight. With those possibilities, GLP-1 meds are positioned to revolutionize health in the US since about two-thirds of the population is either overweight or obese and at risk for conditions like dia...

"How do you propose we help low-income individuals with CFS and fibromyalgia? Self-care and wellness are rooted in privilege, choice, fellowship, support, time, and money to invest in themselves." So many people living with chronic illnesses are forced to navigate the issue of how best to support themselves with limited resources. While you'll often hear Tami talking about coaching and our trainin...