Fibromyalgia Podcast®
164 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 118 ratingsTired of being held prisoner in your own body? Tami Stackelhouse is an author and Master Certified Fibromyalgia Coach® who has gone from disabled to thriving. In this podcast, Tami brings together top fibromyalgia experts and advocates, creating a virtual dream team to help you take back control of your life and health. From doctors and researchers in the traditional medical setting, to coaches and providers of alternative and natural treatment options, this podcast will empower you to feel your best and set you free to live a fibro life you love.
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GLP-1 Medications with Dr. Isabelle Amigues
March 26, 2024 07:15 - 36 minutes - 34.8 MBGLP-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 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. But there’s been another new discovery—GLP-1 medications a...
Ways To Overcome Privilege In Fibromyalgia? Ask The Coach
March 12, 2024 07:15 - 31 minutes - 29.5 MB“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 training programs on this podcast, that’s not everything available in the fibromyalgia community. Tam...
Whole Body Vibration for Fibromyalgia with Sarah Aboody, T-Zone Vibration
February 27, 2024 08:15 - 50 minutes - 47.2 MBExercise 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: a T-Zone Vibration machine. These machines use whole body vibration, a modality used for decades to increase muscle strength, bone density, and ...
Replay: Special #4: How Do You Become a Certified Fibromyalgia Coach®?
February 20, 2024 08:15 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBWelcome 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 makes a good Certified Fibromyalgia Coach® and who is better suited to be a Certified Fibromyal...
The Power of Rest: Embracing Life’s Winter Season
February 13, 2024 08:15 - 27 minutes - 26 MBRest 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 thing, and the transition into a new year can be a great time to make the changes to move closer to the life you want, you might find that these m...
Replay: Special #3: Why Should You Consider Being a Certified Fibromyalgia Coach®?
February 06, 2024 08:15 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBWelcome 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 better suited to be an advisor. I also covered what you need and don’t need to become a Certi...
Replay Special #3: Why Should You Consider Being a Certified Fibromyalgia Coach®?
February 06, 2024 08:15 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBWelcome 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 better suited to be an advisor. I also covered what you need and don’t need to become a Certi...
Fibromyalgia Stories of Hope & Healing #8
January 30, 2024 08:15 - 1 hour - 74.7 MBMost of us with fibromyalgia have to spend a lot of physical and emotional energy teaching the people in our lives about our condition. From friends and family to doctors and coaches, it can be draining. That’s just one of the ways working with a Certified Fibromyalgia Coach® transformational. It’s invaluable to have someone in your corner who knows what you’re going through because they’ve been there and have the tools to guide and support you. What would it be like to improve your qual...
Replay: Special #2: Who Makes a Good Certified Fibromyalgia Coach®?
January 23, 2024 08:30 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MBWelcome 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 because that is exactly what we covered in that episode. In this episode, I’m covering the who...
126: Special #1: The Best Way I Know To Feel Better
January 16, 2024 08:30 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MBAs 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 better. We all have to find our own magic formula for what makes us feel best. I know fr...
Special #1: The Best Way I Know To Feel Better
January 16, 2024 08:30 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MBAs 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 better. We all have to find our own magic formula for what makes us feel best. I know fr...
How To Handle Health Discrimination and Harassment with Meredith Holley
January 02, 2024 08:15 - 1 hour - 60.4 MB“Taking action and being clear about what we expect does not have to be disrespectful.” - Meredith Holley It’s very common for people with invisible disabilities like fibromyalgia to experience workplace conflict and discrimination because of it. From snide remarks to outright harassment, it can feel so isolating and even make your symptoms worse. Despite that, most people don’t want to file a lawsuit. While it sounds so noble to have civil rights litigation, it’s a stressful process tha...
One-Year Breakthrough To Fibromyalgia Healing With Kim Osborne
December 26, 2023 08:15 - 1 hour - 57.5 MBWe often underestimate what we can accomplish in a year. The goal can seem so massive that we think we’ll never get there and don’t even bother to try. That’s why it’s so important to hear stories of hope from people who have been where you are. There is so much you can do in a year; whether or not you go for it, the year will go by. It’s up to you to decide what you want to do between now and then. Today, we’re having a special bonus episode where Kim Osborne, a current student in our C...
Revealing Hidden Diagnoses Beyond Fibromyalgia with Dr. Isabelle Amigues
December 19, 2023 08:15 - 59 minutes - 55.4 MB“You can only truly heal once you’ve accepted what's going on.” - Dr. Isabelle Amigues When you’re able to reflect on your fibromyalgia as a teacher, you stop fighting your body and put yourself in the best position to heal. Tami often describes fibromyalgia as the biggest gift life has given her. It’s a sentiment that can be difficult to understand when you’re struggling with getting through each day, but there are things you can do to move forward on your fibromyalgia healing journey. ...
Generational Trauma with Ruschelle Khanna, LCSW
December 05, 2023 08:15 - 47 minutes - 44.3 MBFamily stories play a crucial role in shaping our beliefs about health, work, and other aspects of life. In previous episodes, we’ve talked about the way traumatic experiences can impact your health and fibromyalgia. Today, we’re taking it a step further and exploring how the traumatic events that happened to your ancestors can affect your wellbeing. You may have a family story about a great-aunt who is always sick and uses that to escape family obligations. Or maybe you watched your grand...
A Gentler Way to Exercise with Fibromyalgia with Katarina Lotrič
November 21, 2023 08:15 - 1 hour - 72.2 MBFor a lot of us with fibromyalgia and other chronic illnesses, working on our fitness comes in bursts. We’re told exercise is good for us, but when we go out and do what ordinary people do, it’s too much, and we crash. Then, that cycle repeats itself over and over. Tami has found a tool that helped her and many of her students and coaches to shift away from this up-and-down cycle and into a healthy relationship with being active. It’s an app called Gentler Streak, and she’s been using it o...
How Do You Do It All? Ask the Coach
November 07, 2023 08:15 - 36 minutes - 34.8 MB“How do you do it all?” This question came up during one of Tami’s Ask Me Anything sessions during our annual alumni retreat, and it was so good that she decided to bring it to the podcast. Before we get into the details, the short answer is Tami doesn’t do it all! At first glance, it’s easy to compare your life to what you see others doing. The problem with that is we tend to forget that we’re only seeing their highlight reel. You never know everything that’s going on behind the scenes ...
Menopause and Fibromyalgia with Jeanne Andrus
October 24, 2023 07:15 - 52 minutes - 49.3 MB“No woman is going to get to 90 years old without having gone through menopause.” - Jeanne Andrus As women, society has trained us to be afraid of menopause. To view it as yet another trial we have to suffer through. The truth is that if you learn to accept it, menopause is a gift. And to take advantage of it, you need to support yourself through it. This is the time when we get to put ourselves at the center. After decades of people pleasing, it allows you to take yourself from the periph...
More Energy with the Adrenal Transformation Protocol with Dr. Izabella Wentz
October 10, 2023 07:15 - 54 minutes - 51.3 MB“The big rule of thumb is to do things that make you feel better.” - Dr. Izabella Wentz Adrenal dysfunction is a significant contributing factor to fibromyalgia, and over the years, we’ve never met someone with fibromyalgia who didn’t also need to heal their adrenals. For Tami, supporting her adrenals and correcting her adrenal function resulted in her feeling much better. For today’s episode, Tami is joined by Dr. Izabella Wentz, author of the new book Adrenal Transformation Protocol. ...
Is Fibromyalgia an Autoimmune Disorder? with Dr. Ginevra
September 26, 2023 07:15 - 1 hour - 60.9 MB“Whenever there's a lot of interest and dollars put into fibromyalgia research, patients only stand to benefit.” - Dr. Ginevra Liptan During the pandemic, a potentially game-changing research article showed us that the immune system is involved in creating fibromyalgia pain. The results of this study were remarkable and began to address one of the most common questions about fibromyalgia - whether it is an autoimmune condition. It’s a huge question and an important one for us to keep askin...
Do More Making & Crafting with Jenni Grover
September 12, 2023 07:15 - 1 hour - 66.7 MBWhen we have an interest or a passion, but we're not pursuing it, we don't feel good. Creativity is a vital part of wellness; for many people, it helps them manage their illness and feel better. No matter how you’re feeling, it’s important to know that staying creative and vibrant is possible. Today, Tami welcomes Wellness Coach Jenni Grover to talk about how you can do more crafting, making, and creating. Jenni has a passion for making sure that people get to keep being themselves and e...
Fibromyalgia Stories of Hope & Healing #7 (Certified Coaches)
August 29, 2023 07:15 - 32 minutes - 30.3 MBA certified Certified Fibromyalgia Coach® is not a doctor. We can’t prescribe or diagnose, but we can help fill the gap in fibro knowledge for you and your doctors. IFC graduates have received hundreds of hours of fibromyalgia-specific training. We can teach you and your providers more about fibromyalgia and help you advocate for yourself and get better results. Today, as we continue the seventh installment of our Stories of Hope and Healing, Tami interviews two more graduates of our Certi...
Fibromyalgia Stories of Hope & Healing #7 (Certified Advisors)
August 15, 2023 07:15 - 1 hour - 64.8 MBFor many of us, the fibromyalgia diagnosis left us feeling like, “Who am I now?” Fibromyalgia changes how we see ourselves, relate with others, and interact in our lives. What if you could significantly improve your quality of life? Or have the energy to do the things you love? Or to travel and enjoy yourself? Today is the seventh installment of our Stories of Hope and Healing. Tami interviews five recent graduates of the Certified Fibromyalgia Advisor® program, and they share their jo...
Special #4 - How Do You Become a Certified Fibromyalgia Coach®?
August 08, 2023 07:15 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBWelcome 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 makes a good Certified Fibromyalgia Coach® and who is better suited to be a Certified Fibromyal...
Help Your Doctor Help You with Dr. Ginevra Liptan
August 01, 2023 07:15 - 28 minutes - 26.6 MBAs patients, we must take control of some aspects of our health care to get what we need. Many fibromyalgia patients are familiar with the feeling that we know more about fibromyalgia than our healthcare providers do. How can you get help from someone who knows less about your condition than you? When you combine that feeling with the broken healthcare system in the US and things like fibro fog, many of us leave our appointments feeling like we’re no better off than when we went in. Toda...
Special #3 - Why Should You Consider Being a Coach?
July 25, 2023 07:15 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBWelcome 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 better suited to be an advisor. I also covered what you need and don’t need to become a Certi...
Becoming an Empowered Patient with Gisèle McDiarmid
July 18, 2023 07:15 - 49 minutes - 46.4 MBHaving been through the Western medical system for 20 years without meaningful change, Gisèle McDiarmid decided to take her health into her own hands. She felt the need to explore further and find specialists who knew about invisible illnesses, and she finally received a diagnosis and the help she needed to rebuild her health. With that, she finally had enough energy to focus on empowering herself to maintain her health and well-being as much as possible without invasive interventions. Th...
Special #2 - Who Makes a Good Coach?
July 11, 2023 07:15 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MBWelcome 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 because that is exactly what we covered in that episode. In this episode, I’m covering the who...
Understanding Insurance Coverage w/ Dr. Chelsea Liebowitz
July 04, 2023 07:15 - 53 minutes - 50.2 MBAs coaches, we get a lot of questions from people trying to understand their insurance coverage. From prior authorizations to deductibles, coinsurance, and patient assistance, many moving parts need to align to maximize our healthcare benefits. To help gain some clarity around all things insurance, Tami is joined by Doctor of Pharmacy Dr. Chelsea Liebowitz. A pain patient herself, Dr. Chelsea also works for an insurance company making determinations on prior authorizations and helping with...
Special #1 - What is a Certified Fibromyalgia Coach®?
June 27, 2023 08:15 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBWelcome to episode 01 of a special series where I’ll be answering a lot of questions I get about our Certified Fibromyalgia Advisor® class and about becoming a Certified Fibromyalgia Coach®. In this episode, we’re starting super basic by going over what a Certified Fibromyalgia Coach® is, how that’s different from a Certified Fibromyalgia Advisor®, why you should consider the advisor class if you’re a patient who just wants to feel better, who else the advisor class is perfect for, what th...
Special #1 - The Best Way I Know To Feel Better
June 27, 2023 08:15 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MBAs 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 better. We all have to find our own magic formula for what makes us feel best. I know fr...
New Medications for Fibromyalgia w/ Dr. Seth Lederman: Ask the Coach
June 20, 2023 07:15 - 42 minutes - 40.3 MBOne 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, TNX-102 SL. Dr. Lederman has dedicated his career to fibromyalgia research and has worked on th...
Replay: Cutting Edge Fibro Research w/ Dr. Jarred Younger
June 06, 2023 07:15 - 1 hour - 89.4 MBAn 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 options, Dr. Younger has become driven to solve the mystery of fibromyalgia by scientifically uncove...
Multiple Chemical Sensitivity: When Typical Treatments Fail with Gisèle McDiarmid
May 23, 2023 07:15 - 1 hour - 56.9 MBWith 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 difference. While her health deteriorated over 20 years, Gisèle received multiple diagnoses and tre...
Invisible: The Documentary That Makes Fibromyalgia Visible with Director Nick Demos
May 09, 2023 07:15 - 55 minutes - 51.9 MBEveryone 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 lives and the challenges caused by the lack of understanding and research. For today’s episode, fi...
What To Trust Online... AI and ChatGPT
April 25, 2023 07:15 - 38 minutes - 36.2 MBWith 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 the facts, potentially spreading misleading information. Since many of us search for informat...
When Life Implodes with Dr. Ginevra Liptan
April 11, 2023 07:15 - 58 minutes - 54.7 MBFibromyalgia 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 yourself when life implodes. For this episode, Tami interviewed Dr. Ginevra Liptan, fibromya...
Talk To Your Doctor Effectively with Dr. Andrea Chadwick
March 28, 2023 07:15 - 54 minutes - 50.8 MBHaving 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 you during your appointment. Today Tami is joined by Dr. Andrea Chadwick to talk about current...
Special #4 - How Do You Become a Fibro Coach?
March 21, 2023 07:15 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBWelcome 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 makes a good Certified Fibromyalgia Coach® and who is better suited to be a Certified Fibromyal...
Step Into Your Purpose with Katy Suik
March 14, 2023 07:15 - 46 minutes - 43.1 MB“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 and aligning with what’s already in you. When you lean into who you are, what’s meant for you ...
Thyroid Disease and Fibromyalgia with Dr. Kaley Bourgeois
February 28, 2023 08:15 - 1 hour - 59.6 MBTreating 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 fortunate to discuss the problem with her fibromyalgia doctor, who ordered a full thyroid panel...
When Children Feel Pain with Dr. Anna Wilson and Rachel Rabkin Peachman
February 14, 2023 08:15 - 1 hour - 65.5 MBOne 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 When Children Feel Pain: From Everyday Aches to Chronic Conditions, a powerful book that cover...
Special #1 - What is a Fibro Coach?
February 07, 2023 08:15 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBWelcome to episode 01 of a special series where I’ll be answering a lot of questions I get about our Certified Fibromyalgia Advisor® class and about becoming a Certified Fibromyalgia Coach®. In this episode, we’re starting super basic by going over what a Certified Fibromyalgia Coach® is, how that’s different from a Certified Fibromyalgia Advisor®, why you should consider the advisor class if you’re a patient who just wants to feel better, who else the advisor class is perfect for, what th...
Special #1 - The Best Way I Know To Feel Better
February 07, 2023 08:15 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MBAs 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 better. We all have to find our own magic formula for what makes us feel best. I know fr...
Stories of Hope and Healing #6
January 31, 2023 08:15 - 1 hour - 68.9 MBWhen 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 we typically see with our graduates. What would your life look like if you cut your symptoms...
Can a Coach Help ME? Ask the Coach
January 17, 2023 08:15 - 53 minutes - 49.5 MBSo 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 come up because people feel uncertain about whether fibromyalgia coaching would work for their ...
Special Announcement: January 3, 2023
January 03, 2023 08:15 - 20 seconds - 299 KBI 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? Download Tami's books for free. Ready to take back control of your life and health? Schedule a...
Uncovering Who I Was Meant To Be with Ann Garner Coulter
December 20, 2022 08:15 - 41 minutes - 39 MBWhen 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 Coulter 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 her manage her fibromyalgia, and she struggled for a long time. While dealing with tho...
How To Explain Fibromyalgia To Your Child with Melissa Swanson
December 06, 2022 08:15 - 45 minutes - 42.3 MBKids 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 keep asking all these different questions. Recognizing that this wasn’t a unique situation, Meli...
Sjögren's Syndrome and Fibromyalgia with Brenda Faverio
November 22, 2022 08:15 - 1 hour - 57 MBAround 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 Sjögren's and fibromyalgia, Brenda shares the insights she uncovered on her healing journey a...