Are you tired of feeling like a prisoner in your own body? The Fibromyalgia Podcast® is here to help you reclaim control of your life and health! Along with her Fibromyalgia Wellness Framework℠, host Tami Stackelhouse shares her joy and expertise, plus the tips and tools that helped her go from disabled to thriving. In the Fibromyalgia Podcast®, Tami brings together top fibromyalgia experts and advocates, from doctors and researchers to coaches and alternative providers, creating a virtual d ...
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Powerful Partnerships: Changing The Face Of Fibromyalgia Education with Dr. Ginevra Liptan and Sharon Waldrop
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1:03:27When you receive a fibromyalgia diagnosis, it’s natural to wonder if things will ever get better. With the lack of fibro education in medical schools, many of us received our diagnosis alongside a statement that we “just have to learn to live with it”. With such a bleak prognosis, the road ahead becomes much more difficult than it needs to be. The …
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Start Before You’re Ready: Creating A Fibro Life You Love
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1:00:46“Waiting until you feel better to start working on your health is like waiting until you're in shape to start exercising.” Have you ever wanted your life or your health to change, but at the same time, you weren't ready to change? Whether it feels like it’s going to be too hard, that you need to prepare more first, or you’re just not ready to give …
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“When my fibromyalgia was at its worst, keeping my hair and body clean was the hardest task I had.” Struggling with personal hygiene is not something we like to talk about. The stigma and embarrassment that can come with not being able to keep yourself clean makes it difficult to admit, much less to feel comfortable asking anyone about it. That lea…
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How To Live Well With Fibromyalgia: Two Essential Strategies
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36:13It’s okay to push yourself. When we’re thinking about life with fibromyalgia, balance is very important. But balance is something that happens in the big picture. It’s not about every moment being in perfect alignment, it’s about the ebb and flow together balancing out to meet your needs. Life comes in seasons - there are times when we need to push…
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Fibromyalgia Stories of Hope & Healing #10
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1:10:37If we’re open to it, fibromyalgia can be a path to self-discovery and personal growth. It teaches us about ourselves and how to let go of perfectionism and unrealistic expectations. It highlights the value of embracing small victories. It reminds us that rest is an intentional practice, not a passive activity. Over time, our bodies change, and we h…
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Fibromyalgia is an amplifier: any type of pain we experience, fibromyalgia cranks it up a notch. At the same time, we know that it’s crucial to treat pain early. Once we experience an injury or some trigger of acute pain, it’s important to address it as soon as possible to reduce the risk of it becoming a chronic issue. For many of us with fibromya…
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Replay: Special #4: How Do You Become a Certified Fibromyalgia Coach®?
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35:43Welcome 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 Fibromyalgi…
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Special Announcement: Join the Living Well With Fibromyalgia Summit!
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2:25We're in the middle of the summit, Living Well With Fibromyalgia: Real Patients, Expert Advice, Proven Results, and don't have a podcast episode for you this week. In case you missed the previous announcement about the summit, it's a unique event that started on January 20th, but it's not too late to join us for free. It features real patients who …
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Replay: Special #3: Why Should You Consider Being a Certified Fibromyalgia Coach®?
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37:37Welcome 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…
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Join us for our FREE Living Well With Fibromyalgia event!
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4:13Join us for Living Well With Fibromyalgia: Real Patients, Expert Advice, Proven Results! This unique event, starting on January 20th, features real patients who are thriving with fibromyalgia, sharing their experiences and advice. In this two-week summit, you'll get a head-start on feeling better with condensed content that would normally take us 8…
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As an influencer, Tami is constantly trying new things that might help with fibromyalgia or make life easier and more enjoyable. This year, she decided to create a favorite things list to highlight the top seven things from 2024 that she uses in her everyday life and that she wouldn’t want to live without. These resources have improved Tami’s life …
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Replay: Special #2: Who Makes a Good Certified Fibromyalgia Coach®?
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34:54Welcome 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…
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Goal Setting to Empower Your Fibromyalgia Journey with Kerstin Goldstein
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59:51When it comes to goal setting, New Year’s resolutions can feel like an exciting and hopeful way to start fresh. The problem is, for most people, they’re too big and idealistic that they fall by the wayside by mid-January. Especially when we’re living with a chronic condition like fibromyalgia, we have to get realistic about not only what we want to…
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Special Invitation to the Fibromyalgia Wellness Summit!
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10:45Join our 10-Day FREE Fibromyalgia Wellness Summit January 20-31 — Register by December 31st for exclusive bonuses! What is the Fibromyalgia Wellness Summit? A summit is like an online conference. The Fibromyalgia Wellness Summit will provide in 10 days what you would learn in five months on the Fibromyalgia Podcast! What makes this summit different…
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Replay: Special #1: The Best Way I Know To Feel Better
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32:22As 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 fe…
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Long Covid Research and Innovative Treatment with Dr. Keith Ellis: Ask the Coach
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1:28:09COVID-19 has affected many of us; for some, the journey still hasn’t ended. For the past four years, Tami has received a ton of questions about the intersection of COVID-19, long COVID, and fibromyalgia. Unfortunately, it’s been tough to find good answers with the spread of conflicting information and misinformation. Today, Tami is excited to be jo…
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Navigating chronic illness from a family perspective can be challenging for everyone involved. From small changes to daily routines to more significant shifts in family dynamics, learning how to adapt to this new normal can be difficult, especially for children. Today, Tami introduces you to Mandy Farmer and her book, Soft Hugs for Mommy, created w…
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Finding Strength and Support In Uncertain Times
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50:00“One of my core beliefs is that something good can come out of everything.” - Tami Stackelhouse So much of life is uncertain, and as a chronic pain patient, there’s no shortage of things to stress you out and make you worried. From finding out that the medication you need is out of stock to facing the threat of a layoff or having a health scare, th…
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“The room's not moving, but you still feel like you're on a boat. It just feels terrible.” About 60 to 70% of all fibromyalgia patients also deal with dizziness, which shows up in two main ways: lightheadedness and vertigo. With lightheadedness, you’ll typically experience a feeling like you might faint or pass out, whereas with vertigo, it feels l…
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The Healing Power of Authentic Storytelling with Meg Stafford
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53:26“When we share our stories, it helps everyone around us.” As our students go through their training programs and approach graduation, many of them start to think about sharing their fibromyalgia stories. The idea can be daunting, especially with fibromyalgia, because there’s a stigma that comes with it. For many of us, it feels safer to keep it to …
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How to Handle Fibromyalgia Symptoms in Your Family
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30:04“What do you do if you notice fibromyalgia symptoms in a family member?” A few weeks ago, one of the students in our Certified Fibromyalgia Coach® training class raised this question, and Tami hears variations of it all the time. Whether it’s your kid, sister, mom, or another relative, figuring out how best to handle the situation can be difficult.…
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Preventing vs. Treating Your Fibromyalgia Symptoms
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27:09Whether 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…
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Special #4: How Do You Become a Certified Fibromyalgia Coach®?
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35:43Welcome 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 Fibromyalgi…
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Fibromyalgia, Motherhood, and Finding New Ways to Thrive with Lauren Vazzano
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57:34“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…
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Special #3 - Why Should You Consider Being a Certified Fibromyalgia Coach®?
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37:37Welcome 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…
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Practical Fibromyalgia Surgery Tips You Need To Know with Deb Thompson
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1:09:25“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.…
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Special #2: Who Makes a Good Certified Fibromyalgia Coach®?
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34:54Welcome 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…
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Fibromyalgia Stories of Hope & Healing #9
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1:30:15In 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 can…
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Special #1: The Best Way I Know To Feel Better
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32:22As 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 fe…
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“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 o…
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BONUS: Overcoming Fibromyalgia on Kingdom Employee
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29:17Today, 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…
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Cherry Blossoms for Fibromyalgia: From Fragile to Beautiful Strength
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28:03In 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 Chi…
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BONUS: Tami Built The International Fibromyalgia Coaching Institute on Build. Grow. Profit.
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34:48In 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 a…
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Balancing Between Acceptance and the Hope of Feeling Better
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34:49With 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, h…
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BONUS: Tami Stackelhouse on Loving Our Life's Work
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1:08:28Today, 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 cam…
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Feel Great In and About Your Body—Even With Fibromyalgia with Kim Hagle
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1:06:08Movement 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 cont…
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BONUS: Navigating Fibromyalgia on Unweaving Chronic Pain
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1:09:49Today, 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 Chroni…
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The Truth About Doing Less to Heal More with Dr. Andrea Moore
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1:20:39“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…
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BONUS: Understanding Fibromyalgia Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Options on Beyond Diagnosis
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1:03:20In 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 st…
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Living Your BEST Life with Fibromyalgia with Dr. Robin Pfaff
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55:05“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…
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BONUS: Empowering Yourself Through Chronic Illness on The Power In Motion Podcast
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51:06In 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,…
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The New Face of Fibromyalgia Advocacy with Ann & Lily Garner
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32:35“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…
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Embrace Your Fibromyalgia Wellness Style℠
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23:11Have 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…
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Advocating for Fibromyalgia Research Funding with Melissa Talwar
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1:03:55You'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 s…
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GLP-1 Medications with Dr. Isabelle Amigues
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36:58GLP-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 overw…
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Ways To Overcome Privilege In Fibromyalgia? Ask The Coach
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31:11“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 ofte…
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Whole Body Vibration for Fibromyalgia with Sarah Aboody, T-Zone Vibration
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50:27Exercise is one of the foundational pillars of health, but with fibromyalgia, we have extra sensitive bodies and nervous systems, and we need to be gentle. That means finding the right exercise to meet our needs can be tricky. Today, Tami is excited to introduce you to a tool helping her feel even better and that she’s recently been obsessed with: …
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Replay: Special #4: How Do You Become a Certified Fibromyalgia Coach®?
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29:37Welcome 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 Fibromyalgi…
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The Power of Rest: Embracing Life’s Winter Season
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27:19Rest is not a luxury. It’s required for healing your mind, body, and soul. A month and a half into the new year, everything around us is about making this your best year ever. From classes to articles, social media posts, and podcast episodes, there’s so much messaging about becoming a new and better version of yourself. While growth is a good thin…
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Replay: Special #3: Why Should You Consider Being a Certified Fibromyalgia Coach®?
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33:29Welcome 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…
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