Mind Your Fibromyalgia Podcast

Season 2 Episode 42 -What is your stress load?Take your ACE survey to calculate your ACE score:  https://stopabusecampaign.org/take-your-ace-test/Full transcript to this episode: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1890983/13274871References and resources:https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/acestudy/https://acestoohigh.com/aces-101/https://stopabusecampaign.org/Get Season 1 podcast guide:  https://www.rheumcoach.com/season1Use this guide to track your progress as you listen to the episodes. It has a list of all episodes included in 1st season, with checkboxes to mark off your completion. It also has a fill-in-the-blank guide to episodes to engage you as you listen - it will keep you focused so you will retain more information. RheumMate membership provides trauma-informed coaching and support for people with autoimmune conditions, chronic pain, and fibromyalgia Wait list   https://www.rheumcoach.com/rheummate2022Please email me at rheumcoach@gmail.com if you have any comments, feedback or if you have questions. I would love to hear from you. www.rheumcoach.com - my websiteIf you are not part of my newsletter, please sign up; the link to sign up is on my website https://www.rheumcoach.com/www.rheumcoach.com/FibroCard - Download your FREE copy of the "Fibromyalgia is real" postcard to share with your family & friendswww.FaceBook.com/rheumcoach - lots more information about fibroFollow me on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/rheumcoach/Disclaimer: This podcast provides information only and does not provide any medical or psychological services or advice. None of the content on this podcast prevents, cures, or treats any mental or medical condition.

Season 2 Episode 41 - How your childhood may have affected your healthTake your ACE survey to calculate your ACE score:  https://stopabusecampaign.org/take-your-ace-test/Full transcript to this episode: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1890983/12858246References and resources: https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/acestudy/https://acestoohigh.com/aces-101/https://stopabusecampaign.org/Get Season 1 podcast guide:  https://www.rheumcoach.com/season1Use this guide to track your progress as you listen to the episodes. It has a list of all episodes included in 1st season, with checkboxes to mark off your completion. It also has a fill-in-the-blank guide to episodes to engage you as you listen - it will keep you focused so you will retain more information. RheumMate membership provides trauma-informed coaching and support for people with autoimmune conditions, chronic pain, and fibromyalgia Wait list   https://www.rheumcoach.com/rheummate2022Please email me at rheumcoach@gmail.com if you try it or if you have questions. I would love to hear from you. www.rheumcoach.com - my websiteIf you are not part of my newsletter, please sign up; the link to sign up is on my website https://www.rheumcoach.com/www.rheumcoach.com/FibroCard - Download your FREE copy of the "Fibromyalgia is real" postcard to share with your family & friendswww.FaceBook.com/rheumcoach - lots more information about fibroFollow me on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/rheumcoach/Disclaimer: This podcast provides information only and does not provide any medical or psychological services or advice. None of the content on this podcast prevents, cures, or treats any mental or medical condition.

Episode 40 - Season 2 Introduction -Why do we need to talk about trauma? Get Season 1 podcast guide:  https://www.rheumcoach.com/season1Use this guide to track your progress as you listen to the episodes. It has a list of all episodes included in 1st season, with checkboxes to mark off your completion. It also has a fill-in-the-blank guide to episodes to engage you as you listen - it will keep you focused so you will retain more information. RheumMate membership provides trauma-informed coaching and support for people with autoimmune conditions, chronic pain, and fibromyalgia Wait list   https://www.rheumcoach.com/rheummate2022Please email me at rheumcoach@gmail.com if you try it or if you have questions. I would love to hear from you. www.rheumcoach.com - my websiteIf you are not part of my newsletter, please sign up; the link to sign up is on my website https://www.rheumcoach.com/www.rheumcoach.com/FibroCard - Download your FREE copy of the "Fibromyalgia is real" postcard to share with your family & friendswww.FaceBook.com/rheumcoach - lots more information about fibroFollow me on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/rheumcoach/Disclaimer: This podcast provides information only and does not provide any medical or psychological services or advice. None of the content on this podcast prevents, cures, or treats any mental or medical condition.

Episode 39 - End of the Season 1 ReflectionI am recording the podcast trailer a bit later than I should have. I am approaching the 1st anniversary of releasing my first episode. I announced my 1st episode to the world on November 30th, 2021.   What I envisioned as a resource for my clinic patients has grown into a project I had no idea it would become. It has been listened to in 87 countries and over 3000 cities and downloaded almost 40,000 times.Thank you so much for your listenership and support!  Looking back at my 1st year of podcasting, I want to record a reflection episode, but it probably makes more sense to listen to it before you start listening to the podcast. So I am including it at the end of season 1 and as a trailer. Get Season 1 podcast guide:  https://www.rheumcoach.com/season1Use this guide to track your progress as you listen to the episodes. It has a list of all episodes included in 1st season, with checkboxes to mark off your completion. It also has a fill-in-the-blank guide to episodes to engage you as you listen - it will keep you focused so you will retain more information. RheumMate membership provides coaching and support for people with autoimmune conditions, chronic pain, and fibromyalgia so you can have the tools to improve pain, stop exhaustion, overwhelm, and survival mode and start living intentionally with plans, goals, and dreams. This membership is intended to be life-changing. If you've been listening to this podcast or the workshops but have yet to implement the ideas I share with you, and you want to implement them but just don't know where to start, this membership will serve as a guide, taking you from a passive listener to a person who is living with intention, who applies the knowledge.  Learn more and to sign up:  https://www.rheumcoach.com/rheummate2022YouTube video:  https://youtu.be/YeNXowmiS54YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHmh3SkdrrBhS--I6_8IJAQ   - a few example videos from the course and other content.Please email me at rheumcoach@gmail.com if you try it or if you have questions. I would love to hear from you. www.rheumcoach.com - my websiteIf you are not part of my newsletter, please sign up; the link to sign up is on my website https://www.rheumcoach.com/www.rheumcoach.com/FibroCard - Download your FREE copy of the "Fibromyalgia is real" postcard to share with your family & friendswww.FaceBook.com/rheumcoach - lots more information about fibroFollow me on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/rheumcoach/Disclaimer: This podcast provides information only and does not provide any medical or psychological services or advice. None of the content on this podcast prevents, cures, or treats any mental or medical condition.

Episode 38 - The Pushing & Crashing CyclePlease Rate , Review, & Follow this podcast to get updates.Do you often feel that you are stuck in the pushing & crashing loop? Do you find yourself caught in a frustrating cycle, swinging between overactivity, and forced rest. When your symptoms are low, you push to get as much done as possible because you know you will crash soon enough; the overexertion triggers an increase in symptoms, leading to forced rest or a crash. Resting is usually successful in reducing symptoms and providing needed relief, but then, the pause in activities during this rest leads to feeling frustrated at all you didn't accomplish while resting; you plunge into another round of overactivity to catch up, leading to another crash. Listen to this podcast episode to learn more about pushing & crashing cycle, why you may be doing it and how to get out of it. Get Season 1 podcast guide:  https://www.rheumcoach.com/season1 Use this guide to track your progress as you listen to the episodes. It has a list of all episodes included in 1st season, with checkboxes to mark off your completion. It also has a fill-in-the-blank guide to episodes to engage you as you listen - it will keep you focused so you will retain more information. RheumMate membership provides coaching and support for people with autoimmune conditions, chronic pain, and fibromyalgia so you can have the tools to improve pain, stop exhaustion, overwhelm, and survival mode and start living intentionally with plans, goals, and dreams. This membership is intended to be life-changing. If you've been listening to this podcast or the workshops but have yet to implement the ideas I share with you, and you want to implement them but just don't know where to start, this membership will serve as a guide, taking you from a passive listener to a person who is living with intention, who applies the knowledge.  Learn more and to sign up:  https://www.rheumcoach.com/rheummate2022YouTube video:  https://youtu.be/YeNXowmiS54YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHmh3SkdrrBhS--I6_8IJAQ   - a few example videos from the course and other content.Please email me at rheumcoach@gmail.com if you try it or if you have questions. I would love to hear from you. www.rheumcoach.com - my websiteIf you are not part of my newsletter, please sign up; the link to sign up is on my website https://www.rheumcoach.com/www.rheumcoach.com/FibroCard - Download your FREE copy of the "Fibromyalgia is real" postcard to share with your family & friendswww.FaceBook.com/rheumcoach - lots more information about fibroFollow me on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/rheumcoach/Disclaimer: This podcast provides information only and does not provide any medical or psychological services or advice. None of the content on this podcast prevents, cures, or treats any mental or medical condition.

Episode 37 - Interview by the Support Fibro Network (Melissa Talwar) Please Rate , Review, & Follow this podcast to get updates.The International Support Fibromyalgia Network (Support Fibro) - https://supportfibromyalgia.org/Fibromyalgia Community Conference 2022 - https://hopin.com/events/fibromyalgia-conference/registrationRheumMate membership provides coaching and support for people with autoimmune conditions, chronic pain, and fibromyalgia so you can have the tools to improve pain, stop exhaustion, overwhelm, and survival mode and start living intentionally with plans, goals, and dreams. This membership is intended to be life-changing. If you've been listening to this podcast or the workshops but have yet to implement the ideas I share with you, and you want to implement them but just don't know where to start, this membership will serve as a guide, taking you from a passive listener to a person who is living with intention, who applies the knowledge.  Learn more and to sign up: https://www.rheumcoach.com/rheummate2022YouTube video:  https://youtu.be/jgHv6jEDJdgYouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHmh3SkdrrBhS--I6_8IJAQ   - a few example videos from the course and other content.Please email me at rheumcoach@gmail.com if you try it or if you have questions. I would love to hear from you. www.rheumcoach.com - my websiteIf you are not part of my newsletter, please sign up; the link to sign up is on my website https://www.rheumcoach.com/www.rheumcoach.com/FibroCard - Download your FREE copy of the "Fibromyalgia is real" postcard to share with your family & friendswww.FaceBook.com/rheumcoach - lots more information about fibroFollow me on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/rheumcoach/Disclaimer: This podcast provides information only and does not provide any medical or psychological services or advice. None of the content on this podcast prevents, cures, or treats any mental or medical condition.

Episode 36 - 30-day challenge: Drinking more waterPlease Rate , Review, & Follow this podcast to get updates.Today we are talking about: Drinking Water. It's important because water is essential to good health. Are you getting enough?A disclaimer: this is for your information only. As always, please consult with your doctor, especially if you have kidney disease or heart failure and may be on fluid restriction. So today, we are going to have a short lesson on water.,  why do we need water. Then I will discuss the symptoms of dehydration. And finally, you will learn how much water you need. and we'll jump into this month's 30-day challenge.It is such an important topic that I am starting the 1st 30-day challenge inside the Rheum Mate membership with it, but I also want the podcast community to join us.Every month in the Rheum Mate membership, we will have a 30 day challenge that will start on the 15th of each month. As a community we will set a goal and start working on one habit. If you are in the membership, go to the video lesson, you can download the slides and the worksheet plus the tracker. If you are doing it via the podcast, you can come up with your own tracker and take notes as you go along. RheumMate membership provides coaching and support for people with autoimmune conditions, chronic pain, and fibromyalgia so you can have the tools to improve pain, stop exhaustion, overwhelm, and survival mode and start living intentionally with plans, goals, and dreams. This membership is intended to be life-changing. If you've been listening to this podcast or the workshops but have yet to implement the ideas I share with you, and you want to implement them but just don't know where to start, this membership will serve as a guide, taking you from a passive listener to a person who is living with intention, who applies the knowledge.  Learn more and to sign up:  https://www.rheumcoach.com/rheummate-membership-waitlist_2022YouTube video:  https://youtu.be/jgHv6jEDJdgYouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHmh3SkdrrBhS--I6_8IJAQ   - a few example videos from the course and other content.Please email me at rheumcoach@gmail.com if you try it or if you have questions. I would love to hear from you. www.rheumcoach.com - my websiteIf you are not part of my newsletter, please sign up; the link to sign up is on my website https://www.rheumcoach.com/www.rheumcoach.com/FibroCard - Download your FREE copy of the "Fibromyalgia is real" postcard to share with your family & friendswww.FaceBook.com/rheumcoach - lots more information about fibroFollow me on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/rheumcoach/Disclaimer: This podcast provides information only and does not provide any medical or psychological services or advice. None of the content on this podcast prevents, cures, or treats any mental or medical condition.

Episode 35 - Do you have a compelling reason to change the way you live your life?  + RheumMate announcement Please Rate , Review, & Follow this podcast to get updates.Today I share with you a part of the workshop I just concluded, the "Healing from the root". In this part, I discuss why many people do not make the changes they want to make. I often hear from patients I know what to do; I just don't know why I'm not doing it. BIG ANNOUNCEMENT: I am also excited to introduce you to my new project, the RheumMate membership. I am doing a beta launch of this membership; I am just starting out and super excited to share the news with you. The enrollment is from September 29th until October 3rd, 2022. I am not sure when the next enrollment will be, probably sometime in 2023. RheumMate membership provides coaching and support for people with autoimmune conditions, chronic pain, and fibromyalgia so you can have the tools to improve pain, stop exhaustion, overwhelm, and survival mode and start living intentionally with plans, goals, and dreams. This membership is intended to be life-changing. If you've been listening to this podcast or the workshops but have yet to implement the ideas I share with you, and you want to implement them but just don't know where to start, this membership will serve as a guide, taking you from a passive listener to a person who is living with intention, who applies the knowledge.  Learn more and to sign up: https://www.rheumcoach.com/rheummate2022 YouTube video:  https://youtu.be/jgHv6jEDJdgYouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHmh3SkdrrBhS--I6_8IJAQ   - a few example videos from the course and other content.Please email me at rheumcoach@gmail.com if you try it or if you have questions. I would love to hear from you. www.rheumcoach.com - my websiteIf you are not part of my newsletter, please sign up; the link to sign up is on my website https://www.rheumcoach.com/www.rheumcoach.com/FibroCard - Download your FREE copy of the "Fibromyalgia is real" postcard to share with your family & friendswww.FaceBook.com/rheumcoach - lots more information about fibroFollow me on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/rheumcoach/Disclaimer: This podcast provides information only and does not provide any medical or psychological services or advice. None of the content on this podcast prevents, cures, or treats any mental or medical condition.

3 PART LIVE FREE ONLINE WORKSHOP: HEALING FROM THE ROOT: Learn the role of the nervous system in illness and healing.  Register: https://www.rheumcoach.com/workshopPlease share with others!Episode 34 - Living in Survival ModePlease Rate , Review, & Follow this podcast to get updates.Many patients tell me they are not living but merely existing or surviving. In this episode, I discuss how many live in a survival mode that is not a short-lived scenario but an actual long-term way of living. When your nervous system is frequently or constantly turned up or activated, it affects not just your nervous system, mind, and body but how you adapt to daily living. This episode examines the survival mode of living and how to recognize and change it. YouTube episode - https://youtu.be/dQerlFaZd8QFull transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1890983/11341922YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHmh3SkdrrBhS--I6_8IJAQ   - a few example videos from the course and other content.YouTube episode - https://youtu.be/P6qM_IMcOOkPlease email me at rheumcoach@gmail.com if you try it or if you have questions. I would love to hear from you. www.rheumcoach.com - my websiteIf you are not part of my newsletter, please sign up; the link to sign up is on my website https://www.rheumcoach.com/www.rheumcoach.com/FibroCard - Download your FREE copy of the "Fibromyalgia is real" postcard to share with your family & friendswww.FaceBook.com/rheumcoach - lots more information about fibroFollow me on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/rheumcoach/Disclaimer: This podcast provides information only and does not provide any medical or psychological services or advice. None of the content on this podcast prevents, cures, or treats any mental or medical condition.

3 PART LIVE FREE ONLINE WORKSHOP: HEALING FROM THE ROOT: Learn the role of the nervous system in illness and healing.  Register: https://www.rheumcoach.com/workshopPlease share with others!Episode 33 - Fibromyalgia & Grief  and the 5 psychological stages that may lead to acceptance and action. Please Rate , Review, & Follow this podcast to get updates.full transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1890983/11136800In this episode,  I discuss how we and our human brains deal with a chronic illness; how to support each other in this journey from both the perspectives of the patient and their close relationships.YouTube episode - https://youtu.be/mFptlmptKoEYouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHmh3SkdrrBhS--I6_8IJAQ   - a few example videos from the course and other content.YouTube episode - https://youtu.be/P6qM_IMcOOkPlease email me at rheumcoach@gmail.com if you try it or if you have questions. I would love to hear from you.If you are not part of my newsletter, please sign up; the link to sign up is on my website https://www.rheumcoach.com/ www.rheumcoach.com - my websitewww.rheumcoach.com/FibroCard - Download your FREE copy of the "Fibromyalgia is real" postcard to share with your family & friendswww.FaceBook.com/rheumcoach - lots more information about fibroFollow me on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/rheumcoach/Disclaimer: This podcast provides information only and does not provide any medical or psychological services or advice. None of the content on this podcast prevents, cures, or treats any mental or medical condition.

Episode 32 - Fibromyalgia and Pelvic Pain  - part 2Please Rate , Review, & Follow this podcast to get updates.Today I have a special guest - Theresa Feola. We will be talking about pelvic dysfunction in both men and women and available therapies. Theresa is a physical therapist who specializes in pelvic health.  Today is part 2 of the interview, episode 31 is part 1. Today we are talking about  sex and intimacy and how history of trauma can affect pelvic pain and intimacy. Theresa earned a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy degree from The University of Pittsburgh. As a physical therapist, she has over 35 years of clinical practice experience working in inpatient acute care, inpatient rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and outpatient orthopedics.  She has served in clinical management roles throughout her career, but her clinical focus has been on the education and treatment of women's and men's pelvic health. She presents regionally to community groups and regional healthcare providers on women's health topics.  Theresa earned Pelvic Rehabilitation Practitioner Certification from Herman and Wallace Rehabilitation Institute in 2015, and she is a board- certified Women's Certified Specialist.  She is the owner of The Pelvic Room in Exton Pennsylvania - https://www.pelvicroom.com/She is also the co-founder of The Perinatal Partners Network, an organization focused on providing integrative resources and care during the perinatal period. https://www.perinatalpartnersnetwork.com/YouTube episode - https://youtu.be/eOEIM1NpspcPlease email me at rheumcoach@gmail.com if you try it or if you have questions. I would love to hear from you.If you are not part of my newsletter, please sign up; the link to sign up is on my website https://www.rheumcoach.com/ www.rheumcoach.com - my websitewww.rheumcoach.com/FibroCard - Download your FREE copy of the "Fibromyalgia is real" postcard to share with your family & friendswww.FaceBook.com/rheumcoach - lots more information about fibroFollow me on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/rheumcoach/Disclaimer: This podcast provides information only and does not provide any medical or psychological services or advice. None of the content on this podcast prevents, cures, or treats any mental or medical condition.

Episode 31 - Fibromyalgia and Pelvic PainPlease Rate , Review, & Follow this podcast to get updates.Today I have a special guest - Theresa Feola. We will be talking about pelvic dysfunction in both men and women and available therapies. Theresa is a physical therapist who specializes in pelvic health.  During this interview we discuss various dysfunctions of the pelvis- in both men and women, the role of pelvic PT in treatment, how fibromyalgia and pelvic pain or pelvic dysfunction maybe connected, pain after childbearing and sexual trauma and we will touch on the sex and intimacy. Today is the part 1 of the interview.  Theresa earned a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy degree from The University of Pittsburgh. As a physical therapist, she has over 35 years of clinical practice experience working in inpatient acute care, inpatient rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and outpatient orthopedics.  She has served in clinical management roles throughout her career, but her clinical focus has been on the education and treatment of women's and men's pelvic health. She presents regionally to community groups and regional healthcare providers on women's health topics.  Theresa earned Pelvic Rehabilitation Practitioner Certification from Herman and Wallace Rehabilitation Institute in 2015, and she is a board- certified Women's Certified Specialist.  She is the owner of The Pelvic Room in Exton Pennsylvania - https://www.pelvicroom.com/She is also the co-founder of The Perinatal Partners Network, an organization focused on providing integrative resources and care during the perinatal period. https://www.perinatalpartnersnetwork.com/YouTube episode - https://youtu.be/vaXrCs_hu8EPlease email me at rheumcoach@gmail.com if you try it or if you have questions. I would love to hear from you.If you are not part of my newsletter, please sign up; the link to sign up is on my website https://www.rheumcoach.com/ www.rheumcoach.com - my websitewww.rheumcoach.com/FibroCard - Download your FREE copy of the "Fibromyalgia is real" postcard to share with your family & friendswww.FaceBook.com/rheumcoach - lots more information about fibroFollow me on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/rheumcoach/Disclaimer: This podcast provides information only and does not provide any medical or psychological services or advice. None of the content on this podcast prevents, cures, or treats any mental or medical condition.

Episode 30 - Fibromyalgia and Relationships Please Rate , Review, & Follow this podcast to get updates.full transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1890983/11136800In this episode,  I discuss how we and our human brains deal with a chronic illness; how to support each other in this journey from both the perspectives of the patient and their close relationships.Domestic Violence Resources:USA + other Languages: National Domestic Violence Hotline  Hours: 24/7. Languages: English, Spanish and 200+ through interpretation service https://www.thehotline.org/  800-799-7233National Sexual Assault Hotline  USA- but can get connected to global resources: Hours: Available 24 hours    https://www.rainn.org/resources 1-800-656-4673YouTube episode - https://youtu.be/mFptlmptKoEIf you are interested in the course - it covers both nutrition and sleep,   you can sign up for the waitlist on my website. - WAITLIST  Mindful Eating for Autoimmune conditions, chronic pain, and fibromyalgia course.  (https://www.rheumcoach.com/mindfuleatingwaitlist).YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHmh3SkdrrBhS--I6_8IJAQ   - a few example videos from the course and other content.YouTube episode - https://youtu.be/P6qM_IMcOOkPlease email me at rheumcoach@gmail.com if you try it or if you have questions. I would love to hear from you.If you are not part of my newsletter, please sign up; the link to sign up is on my website https://www.rheumcoach.com/ www.rheumcoach.com - my websitewww.rheumcoach.com/FibroCard - Download your FREE copy of the "Fibromyalgia is real" postcard to share with your family & friendswww.FaceBook.com/rheumcoach - lots more information about fibroFollow me on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/rheumcoach/Disclaimer: This podcast provides information only and does not provide any medical or psychological services or advice. None of the content on this podcast prevents, cures, or treats any mental or medical condition.

Episode 29 -  Fibromyalgia and Exercise: Interview with Lauren Eirk - part 3Please Rate , Review, & Follow this podcast to get updates.This episode continues education on self-management of fibromyalgia and other chronic pain conditions. Exercise and physical activity are an important part of your well-being.In this episode, we continue talking about physical activity and exercise as it relates to chronic pain and fibro.  We talk about pushing and crashing and how to get back on your exercise wagon if you have "fallen" off your exercise plan and want to quit. How perfection is not the goal, but moving is. Why failure is important. And how to find a fitness program that will work for you. My guest is Lauren Eirk. She the owner of Fitness Integrated Science, a personal training studio in Louisville, KY, offering Muscle Activation Techniques (MAT), Yoga Therapy, Pilates, and Personal Training services.Lauren holds a bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy and a Master's degree in HealthFitness Management. She is a registered Yoga Instructor, a Certified Yoga Therapistwith the International Association of Yoga Therapy, a continuing education provider forYoga Alliance, and the developer of the Yoga Integrated Science; Teacher TrainingProgram. Lauren is also a MAT-Rx Certified Full-Body Specialist and Master LevelMAT Specialist.She has spent her life teaching and studying in the health, fitness, and yogacommunities. Lauren's work has been featured in such magazines as Yoga Journal, Self, IDEA Fitness Journal, American Fitness Magazine, and many others. Lauren has presentedfor many national health and fitness organizations. She is truly, not only a fitnessenthusiast but an expert, and we are all going to learn so much from our discussion. Lauren's training has made her highly sensitive to clients with complex, on-going neuro-muscular issues, helping her clients to navigate an effective exercise plan to accomplish their goals. This led her to become the co-owner and developer of Fitness Integrated Science TV - an on-demand education and Coaching Service that you can stream to your computer, TV, phone, or tablet. https://www.fitnessintegratedscience.tv/She created this service to help people deal with chronic pain,injury, weight gain, loss of mobility or strength, fatigue and bone loss disorders.DISCOUNT CODE: MINDYOURFIBRO - all caps - Free 1 month trial.  YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHmh3SkdrrBhS--I6_8IJAQ   - a few example videos from the course and other content. Please email me at rheumcoach@gmail.com if you try it or if you have questions. I would love to hear from you.If you are not part of my newsletter, please sign up; the link to sign up is on my website https://www.rheumcoach.com/ www.rheumcoach.com - my websitewww.rheumcoach.com/FibroCard - Download your FREE copy of the "Fibromyalgia is real" postcard to share with your family & friendswww.FaceBook/com/rheumcoach - lots more information about fibroFollow me on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/rheumcoach/Disclaimer: This podcast provides information only and does not provide any medical or psychological services or advice. None of the content on this podcast prevents, cures, or treats any mental or medical condition.

Episode 28 -  Fibromyalgia and Exercise: Interview with Lauren Eirk - part 2Please Rate , Review, & Follow this podcast to get updates.This episode continues education on self-management of fibromyalgia and other chronic pain conditions. Exercise and physical activity are an important part of your well-being.Today is part 2 of my interview with Lauren Eirk. In this episode we continue talking about physical activity and exercise as it relates to chronic pain and fibro, yoga, more on mindset and how to get you moving! My guest is Lauren Eirk. She the owner of Fitness Integrated Science, a personal training studio in Louisville, KY, offering Muscle Activation Techniques (MAT), Yoga Therapy, Pilates, and Personal Training services.Lauren holds a bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy and a Master's degree in HealthFitness Management. She is a registered Yoga Instructor, a Certified Yoga Therapistwith the International Association of Yoga Therapy, a continuing education provider forYoga Alliance, and the developer of the Yoga Integrated Science; Teacher TrainingProgram. Lauren is also a MAT-Rx Certified Full-Body Specialist and Master LevelMAT Specialist.She has spent her life teaching and studying in the health, fitness, and yogacommunities.  Lauren's training has made her highly sensitive to clients with complex, on-going neuro-muscular issues, helping her clients to navigate an effective exercise plan to accomplish their goals. This led her to become the co-owner and developer of Fitness Integrated Science TV - an on-demand education and Coaching Service that you can stream to your computer, TV, phone, or tablet. https://www.fitnessintegratedscience.tv/She created this service to help people deal with chronic pain,injury, weight gain, loss of mobility or strength, fatigue and bone loss disorders.Lauren's work has been featured in such magazines as Yoga Journal, Self, IDEAFitness Journal, American Fitness Magazine, and many others. Lauren has presentedfor many national health and fitness organizations. She is truly, not only a fitnessenthusiast but an expert, and we are all going to learn so much from our discussion.https://fitnessintegratedscience.com/YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHmh3SkdrrBhS--I6_8IJAQ   - a few example videos from the course and other content. Please email me at rheumcoach@gmail.com if you try it or if you have questions. I would love to hear from you.If you are not part of my newsletter, please sign up; the link to sign up is on my website https://www.rheumcoach.com/ www.rheumcoach.com - my websitewww.rheumcoach.com/FibroCard - Download your FREE copy of the "Fibromyalgia is real" postcard to share with your family & friendswww.FaceBook/com/rheumcoach - lots more information about fibroFollow me on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/rheumcoach/Disclaimer: This podcast provides information only and does not provide any medical or psychological services or advice. None of the content on this podcast prevents, cures, or treats any mental or medical condition.

Episode 27 -  Fibromyalgia and Exercise: Interview with Lauren Eirk - part 1Please Rate , Review, & Follow this podcast to get updates.This episode continues education on self-management of fibromyalgia and other chronic pain conditions. Exercise and physical activity are an important part of your well-being.Today we continue talking about physical activity and exercise, but it is a special episode. Today I have my 1st ever podcast guest. So today is part one of my conversation with Lauren Eirk. We are talking about exercise, its importance, how to start, how to get the motivation to move, body image, and what to do for physical activity if you have chronic pain or a condition like fibromyalgia.

Episode 26 - Fibromyalgia and ExercisePlease Rate , Review, & Follow this podcast to get updates.This episode continues education on self-management of fibromyalgia and other chronic pain conditions. Exercise and physical activity are an important part of your well-being. Research and my practical clinical experience show that exercise, regardless of type, reduces pain and depression and improves the overall quality of life. The patients who successfully manage their fibro symptoms universally credit exercise, sleep, and nutrition as essential treatment modalities for controlling their symptoms. These patients may use different exercise types; one may be into yoga, another swimming or walking, etc., but they all move. This episode discusses exercise, our lack of motivation to add physical activity, and how to start moving. Let's GO! YouTube episode - https://youtu.be/P6qM_IMcOOkNatura journal article - https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-022-14213-x.pdfYou can see the full transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1890983/10930441 If you are interested in the course - it covers both nutrition and sleep,   you can sign up for the waitlist on my website. - WAITLIST  Mindful Eating for Autoimmune conditions, chronic pain, and fibromyalgia course.  (https://www.rheumcoach.com/mindfuleatingwaitlist).YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHmh3SkdrrBhS--I6_8IJAQ   - a few example videos from the course and other content. YouTube episode - https://youtu.be/P6qM_IMcOOkPlease email me at rheumcoach@gmail.com if you try it or if you have questions. I would love to hear from you.If you are not part of my newsletter, please sign up; the link to sign up is on my website https://www.rheumcoach.com/ www.rheumcoach.com - my websitewww.rheumcoach.com/FibroCard - Download your FREE copy of the "Fibromyalgia is real" postcard to share with your family & friendswww.FaceBook.com/rheumcoach - lots more information about fibroFollow me on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/rheumcoach/Disclaimer: This podcast provides information only and does not provide any medical or psychological services or advice. None of the content on this podcast prevents, cures, or treats any mental or medical condition.

Episode 24 - The Science of SleepPlease Rate , Review, & Follow this podcast to get updates.This episode continues education on self-management of fibromyalgia and other chronic pain conditions. Sleep and rest are an important part of your well-being. Proper sleep is also essential for healing if you have autoimmune diseases, like lupus or RA, or other chronic disorders.Emerging science shows that sleep is the most effective thing we can do to reset our brain and body health each day.  SLEEP IS NOT THE OPPOSITE OF WAKEFULNESS.  Sleep is an essential physiologic state that is required for health and longevity. Some body functions only occur when you sleep. This episode is about sleep, why we need sleep, how much, and the terms you often hear, such as the sleep cycle (non- REM and REM sleep), the circadian rhythm, melatonin, and of course, the caffeine and why it disrupts our sleep.

Episode 24 - Importance of a healthy microbiomePlease Rate , Review, & Follow this podcast to get updates.This episode continues education on self-management of fibromyalgia and other chronic pain conditions. Food and nutrition are an essential part of your well-being. Proper nutrition is also essential if you have autoimmune diseases, like lupus or RA, or other chronic disorders.Today I am discussing the importance of a healthy microbiome. We talk about the complexity of the GI tract, what the microbiome is, and the role it plays in your health and fibro symptoms. I will cover the terms such as microbiome, microbiota,  microbial diversity, dysbiosis, leaky gut probiotics, and prebiotics. I will also provide an overview of the gut and healthy microbiome style of eating. These are a few slides I pulled from the modules on the gut repair of my Mindful Eating course - you can view it on YouTube - the YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHmh3SkdrrBhS--I6_8IJAQ Direct link to the episode https://youtu.be/GAhfSselWOEIf you are interested in the course,   you can sign up for the waitlist on my website. - WAITLIST  Mindful Eating for Autoimmune conditions, chronic pain, and fibromyalgia course.  (https://www.rheumcoach.com/mindfuleatingwaitlist).YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHmh3SkdrrBhS--I6_8IJAQPlease email me at rheumcoach@gmail.com if you try it or if you have questions. I would love to hear from you.If you are not part of my newsletter, please sign up; the link to sign up is on my website https://www.rheumcoach.com/ www.rheumcoach.com - my websitewww.rheumcoach.com/FibroCard - Download your FREE copy of the "Fibromyalgia is real" postcard to share with your family & friendswww.FaceBook/com/rheumcoach - lots more information about fibroFollow me on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/rheumcoach/Disclaimer: This podcast provides information only and does not provide any medical or psychological services or advice. None of the content on this podcast prevents, cures, or treats any mental or medical condition.

Episode 23 - Improving nutrition: MacronutrientsPlease Rate , Review, & Follow this podcast to get updates.This episode continues education on self-management of fibromyalgia and other chronic pain conditions. Food and nutrition are an essential part of your well-being. Proper nutrition is also essential if you have autoimmune diseases, like lupus or RA, or other chronic disorders.Today I will talk about step two: replace. How you can replace or add nutrients into your food plan. I am discussing  macronutrients, three macros - carbohydrates, fats and protein, and why they are important for your health. WAITLIST  Mindful Eating for Autoimmune conditions, chronic pain, and fibromyalgia course.  (https://www.rheumcoach.com/mindfuleatingwaitlist).You can see the full transcript:https://www.buzzsprout.com/1890983/10582628Please email me at rheumcoach@gmail.com if you try it or if you have questions. I would love to hear from you.If you are not part of my newsletter, please sign up; the link to sign up is on my website https://www.rheumcoach.com/ www.rheumcoach.com - my websitewww.rheumcoach.com/FibroCard - Download your FREE copy of the "Fibromyalgia is real" postcard to share with your family & friendswww.FaceBook/com/rheumcoach - lots more information about fibroFollow me on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/rheumcoach/Disclaimer: This podcast provides information only and does not provide any medical or psychological services or advice. None of the content on this podcast prevents, cures, or treats any mental or medical condition.

Episode 22 - Improving nutrition: MicronutrientsPlease Rate , Review, & Follow this podcast to get updates.This episode continues education on self-management of fibromyalgia and other chronic pain conditions. Food and nutrition are an essential part of your well-being. Proper nutrition is also essential if you have autoimmune diseases, like lupus or RA, or other chronic disorders.Today I will talk about step two: replace. How you can replace or add nutrients into your food plan. I am discussing different micronutrients, vitamins, minerals, etc. and why they are important for your health. WAITLIST  Mindful Eating for Autoimmune conditions, chronic pain, and fibromyalgia course.  (https://www.rheumcoach.com/mindfuleatingwaitlist).You can see the full transcript:https://www.buzzsprout.com/1890983/10582628Please email me at rheumcoach@gmail.com if you try it or if you have questions. I would love to hear from you.If you are not part of my newsletter, please sign up; the link to sign up is on my website https://www.rheumcoach.com/ www.rheumcoach.com - my websitewww.rheumcoach.com/FibroCard - Download your FREE copy of the "Fibromyalgia is real" postcard to share with your family & friendswww.FaceBook/com/rheumcoach - lots more information about fibroFollow me on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/rheumcoach/Disclaimer: This podcast provides information only and does not provide any medical or psychological services or advice. None of the content on this podcast prevents, cures, or treats any mental or medical condition.

Episode 21 - Anti-inflammatory Anti-dietPlease Rate , Review, & Follow this podcast to get updates.This episode continues education on self-management of fibromyalgia and other chronic pain conditions. Food and nutrition are an essential part of your well-being. Proper nutrition is also essential if you have autoimmune diseases, like lupus or RA, or other chronic disorders.I like to break down problems into logical, doable sections that can be tackled using the power of knowledge while acknowledging that we are humans with the human brain and emotions. I also like to think of the root cause of our problems - like weight gain and obesity - it may be a different reason for many people, so forcing the same diet will not work on everyone, and the outcome will be different. So I teach a 5 step solution that I adopted from many sources; I don't claim that it is my original idea, but separating the approach to eating into these steps lets me think of tackling the problem more effectively, and I need structure. So the steps of my program are:  remove, replace, repair, remain, and relax. Remove foods you do not want in your diet. Replace them with nutrition, repair digestion/gut, remain committed to this lifestyle change, and relax - work on sleep and relaxation, calm your dysregulated nervous system. Today I will talk about step one: remove. Waitlist Mindful Eating for Autoimmune conditions, chronic pain, and fibromyalgia course.  (https://www.rheumcoach.com/mindfuleatingwaitlist).You can see the full transcript:https://www.buzzsprout.com/1890983/10582628Please email me at rheumcoach@gmail.com if you try it or if you have questions. I would love to hear from you.If you are not part of my newsletter, please sign up; the link to sign up is on my website https://www.rheumcoach.com/ www.rheumcoach.com - my websitewww.rheumcoach.com/FibroCard - Download your FREE copy of the "Fibromyalgia is real" postcard to share with your family & friendswww.FaceBook/com/rheumcoach - lots more information about fibroFollow me on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/rheumcoach/Disclaimer: This podcast provides information only and does not provide any medical or psychological services or advice. None of the content on this podcast prevents, cures, or treats any mental or medical condition.

Episode 20 - Do you struggle  with diet perfectionism?Please Rate , Review, & Follow this podcast.This episode continues education on self-management of fibromyalgia and other chronic pain conditions. Food and nutrition are an essential part of your well-being. Proper nutrition is also essential if you have autoimmune diseases, like lupus or RA, or other chronic disorders. When it comes to nutrition and dietary changes, many people aim to be perfect – perfect diet, follow all the rules, but often start making decisions based on self-criticism and self-loathing, not love. It is hard to maintain motivation with negative self-talk. This episode examines the roots of perfectionism, self-loathing, and their effect on your diet success.   Waitlist Mindful Eating for Autoimmune conditions, chronic pain, and fibromyalgia course.  (https://www.rheumcoach.com/mindfuleatingwaitlist).You can see the full transcript:https://www.buzzsprout.com/1890983/10554648Please email me at rheumcoach@gmail.com if you try it or if you have questions. I would love to hear from you.If you are not part of my newsletter, please sign up; the link to sign up is on my website https://www.rheumcoach.com/ www.rheumcoach.com - my websitewww.rheumcoach.com/FibroCard - Download your FREE copy of the "Fibromyalgia is real" postcard to share with your family & friendswww.FaceBook/com/rheumcoach - lots more information about fibroFollow me on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/rheumcoach/Disclaimer: This podcast provides information only and does not provide any medical or psychological services or advice. None of the content on this podcast prevents, cures, or treats any mental or medical condition.

Episode 19 - What you need to know about sugarPlease Rate , Review, & Follow this podcast.This episode continues education on self-management of fibromyalgia and other chronic pain conditions. Food and nutrition are an essential part of your well-being. Proper nutrition is also essential if you have autoimmune diseases, like lupus or RA, or other chronic disorders.  During the last episode, I mentioned the harmful effects of sugar on the nervous system and fibro symptoms. I get a lot of questions about sugar. So this episode is dedicated to sugar. It is actually a module from my course on nutrition, Mindful Eating for Autoimmune conditions, chronic pain, and fibromyalgia (https://www.rheumcoach.com/mindfuleatingwaitlist). So instead of re-recording it for the podcast, I am sharing with you this entire module - audio as podcast and video with slides on YouTube. It is packed and covers information on sugar, its effects on the development of the disease of both adults and children, sugar addiction, and fatty liver disease. This episode will provide information for anyone, not just people with pain, so please share with your friends and loved ones.   If you have any questions or comments, please email me; you can find my email in the show notes. YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHmh3SkdrrBhS--I6_8IJAQEpisode link: https://youtu.be/TLIF364SAAAPlease email me at rheumcoach@gmail.com if you try it or if you have questions. I would love to hear from you.If you are not part of my newsletter, please sign up; the link to sign up is on my website https://www.rheumcoach.com/ www.rheumcoach.com - my websitewww.rheumcoach.com/FibroCard - Download your FREE copy of the "Fibromyalgia is real" postcard to share with your family & friendswww.FaceBook/com/rheumcoach - lots more information about fibroFollow me on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/rheumcoach/Disclaimer: This podcast provides information only and does not provide any medical or psychological services or advice. None of the content on this podcast prevents, cures, or treats any mental or medical condition.

Episode 18 - Nutrition for Fibromyalgia - overview - what to eat, what to avoidPlease Rate , Review, & Follow this podcast.This episode continues education on self-management of fibromyalgia and other chronic pain conditions. Food and nutrition are an essential part of your well-being. Proper nutrition is also essential if you have autoimmune diseases, like lupus or RA, or other chronic disorders.This episode continues to discuss how the nervous system and gut influence each other. It explains why it is hard for many patients with fibromyalgia to be consistent with diets. How trauma and stress affect your gut, what foods are good to eat if you want to improve your pain and other fibro symptoms, and which ones to avoid, and we will discuss water intake. YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHmh3SkdrrBhS--I6_8IJAQEpisode link: https://youtu.be/TLIF364SAAAPlease email me at rheumcoach@gmail.com if you try it or if you have questions. I would love to hear from you.If you are not part of my newsletter, please sign up; the link to sign up is on my website https://www.rheumcoach.com/www.rheumcoach.com - my websiteYouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHmh3SkdrrBhS--I6_8IJAQwww.rheumcoach.com/FibroCard - Download your FREE copy of the "Fibromyalgia is real" postcard to share with your family & friendswww.FaceBook/com/rheumcoach - lots more information about fibroFollow me on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/rheumcoach/Disclaimer: This podcast provides information only and does not provide any medical or psychological services or advice. None of the content on this podcast prevents, cures, or treats any mental or medical condition.

Episode 17 - Why is nutrition so vital for your health and fibromyalgia?Please Rate , Review, & Follow this podcast.This episode continues education on self-management of fibromyalgia and other chronic pain conditions. Food and nutrition are an essential part of your well-being. Proper nutrition is also essential if you have autoimmune diseases, like lupus or RA, or other chronic disorders. This episode starts the discussion of how the nervous system and gut influence each other. If your body is dysregulated by prolonged stress, trauma, neglect, chronic or severe illness, like fibro, poor nutrition - this delicate system, comprised of so many parts, starts to malfunction - it will affect your brain and gut. Please email me at rheumcoach@gmail.com if you try it or if you have questions. I would love to hear from you.If you are not part of my newsletter, please sign up; the link to sign up is on my website https://www.rheumcoach.com/ You can see the full transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1890983/10285312www.rheumcoach.com - my websitewww.rheumcoach.com/FibroCard - Download your FREE copy of the "Fibromyalgia is real" postcard to share with your family & friendswww.FaceBook/com/rheumcoach - lots more information about fibroFollow me on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/rheumcoach/Disclaimer: This podcast provides information only and does not provide any medical or psychological services or advice. None of the content on this podcast prevents, cures, or treats any mental or medical condition.

Episode 16 - Fibromyalgia Pain Science Education -   Catastrophizing pain and symptomsPlease Rate , Review, & Follow this podcast.This episode continues pain science education of fibromyalgia and other chronic pain. Today we are talking about catastrophizing thoughts,  what they are, why you have them, how they affect pain and fibro, and how you can unlearn this way of thinking.  Catastrophizing is a cognitive distortion that prompts people to jump to the worst possible conclusion, usually with very limited information or objective reason to lose hope. When a situation is upsetting but not necessarily catastrophic, they still feel like they are in the midst of a crisis.Everyone has negative thoughts. But for some people, negative thinking can spin out of control and out of proportion to the reality of a situation. A relatively small error, disappointment, or source of embarrassment (or even the possibility of one), a lab result, a symptom, or a diagnosis - can sometimes become a cause for significant fear or distress— a catastrophe in one's mind.Catastrophizing is a very common behavior in someone who has chronic pain. Pain catastrophizing has been proven to worsen pain, increase disability, decrease functioning, and worsen mental health. Please email me at rheumcoach@gmail.com if you try it or if you have questions. I would love to hear from you.If you are not part of my newsletter, please sign up; the link to sign up is on my website https://www.rheumcoach.com/ You can see the full transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1890983/10222422www.rheumcoach.com - my websitewww.rheumcoach.com/FibroCard - Download your FREE copy of the "Fibromyalgia is real" postcard to share with your family & friendswww.FaceBook/com/rheumcoach - lots more information about fibroFollow me on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/rheumcoach/Disclaimer: This podcast provides information only and does not provide any medical or psychological services or advice. None of the content on this podcast prevents, cures, or treats any mental or medical condition.

Episode 15 - Men & Fibromyalgia. It is real. Underdiagnosed and undertreated.Please Rate , Review, & Follow this podcast.Although fibromyalgia affects more women, about 10% of fibromyalgia patients are men. I think it is underreported and underdiagnosed. This episode covers how fibromyalgia symptoms differ in men and women. Then we will discuss the impact of Fibro on men's lives, relationships, and interactions with their healthcare providers. Often, feelings of shame, embarrassment, and unworthiness drive the lack of seeking help and treatment. This is so far from the truth. Men are worthy of feeling better, and many treatment options can help. I take a very few selected clients for 1:1 coaching. Email me rheumcoach@gmail.com if interested. Please email me at rheumcoach@gmail.com if you try it or if you have questions. I would love to hear from you.If you are not part of my newsletter, please sign up; the link to sign up is on my website https://www.rheumcoach.com/ You can see the full transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1890983/10165600www.rheumcoach.com - my websitewww.rheumcoach.com/FibroCard - Download your FREE copy of the "Fibromyalgia is real" postcard to share with your family & friendswww.FaceBook/com/rheumcoach - lots more information about fibroFollow me on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/rheumcoach/Disclaimer: This podcast provides information only and does not provide any medical or psychological services or advice. None of the content on this podcast prevents, cures, or treats any mental or medical condition.

Episode 14 - Fibromyalgia Pain Science Education -   Mind-Body Practice - Somatic Tracking - How to do it - PART 2 - SCRIPT Please Rate , Review, & Follow this podcast.This episode continues pain science education of fibromyalgia. How to do somatic work, using mindfulness technique called somatic tracking. This episode #13  - part 1 -  deconstructs the script and explains exactly how to do it.   Part 2 is just the script - use it to practice or as an example to make your own script. After you listen to #13 , part 1 and 2,  you may find it useful to go back to episode #12. Please email me at rheumcoach@gmail.com if you try it or if you have questions. I would love to hear from you.If you are not part of my newsletter, please sign up; the link to sign up is on my website https://www.rheumcoach.com/ You can see the full transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1890983/10123534www.rheumcoach.com - my websitewww.rheumcoach.com/FibroCard - Download your FREE copy of the "Fibromyalgia is real" postcard to share with your family & friendswww.FaceBook/com/rheumcoach - lots more information about fibroFollow me on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/rheumcoach/Disclaimer: This podcast provides information only and does not provide any medical or psychological services or advice. None of the content on this podcast prevents, cures, or treats any mental or medical condition.

Episode 12 - Fibromyalgia Pain Science Education -   Mind-Body Practice - Somatic Tracking - How to do it - PART 1Please Rate , Review, & Follow this podcast.This episode continues pain science education of fibromyalgia. How to do somatic work, using mindfulness technique called somatic tracking. This episode #13  - part 1 -  deconstructs the script and explains exactly how to do it.   Part 2 is just the script - use it to practice or as an example to make your own script. After you listen to #13 , part 1 and 2,  you may find it useful to go back to episode #12. Please email me at rheumcoach@gmail.com if you try it or if you have questions. I would love to hear from you.If you are not part of my newsletter, please sign up; the link to sign up is on my website https://www.rheumcoach.com/ You can see the full transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1890983/10123498www.rheumcoach.com - my websitewww.rheumcoach.com/FibroCard - Download your FREE copy of the "Fibromyalgia is real" postcard to share with your family & friendswww.FaceBook/com/rheumcoach - lots more information about fibroFollow me on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/rheumcoach/Disclaimer: This podcast provides information only and does not provide any medical or psychological services or advice. None of the content on this podcast prevents, cures, or treats any mental or medical condition.

Episode 12 - Fibromyalgia Pain Science Education -   Mind-Body Practice - Somatic TrackingPlease Rate , Review, & Follow this podcast.This episode continues pain science education of fibromyalgia. Because pain involves both the mind and the body, mind-body therapies may have the capacity to alleviate pain by changing the way you perceive it. If you've been in pain for a while, your brain may have rewired itself to perceive pain signals even after the signals aren't being sent anymore. The body-mind techniques, including somatic, guide patients to focus on their underlying physical sensations. Somatic work is a great addition to traditional psychotherapy. I recommend doing both cognitive and somatic work to help alleviate pain and other fibro symptoms. Somatic work relies on body awareness and physiological regulation.Several somatic techniques help specifically well patients with pain and trauma. This episode focuses on somatic tracking as an example of using somatic work to help with pain and healing.Please email me at rheumcoach@gmail.com if you try it or if you have questions. I would love to hear from you.If you are not part of my newsletter, please sign up; the link to sign up is on my website https://www.rheumcoach.com/ You can see the full transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1890983/10077172www.rheumcoach.com - my websitewww.rheumcoach.com/FibroCard - Download your FREE copy of the "Fibromyalgia is real" postcard to share with your family & friendswww.FaceBook/com/rheumcoach - lots more information about fibroFollow me on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/rheumcoach/Disclaimer: This podcast provides information only and does not provide any medical or psychological services or advice. None of the content on this podcast prevents, cures, or treats any mental or medical condition.

Episode 11 - Fibromyalgia Pain Science Education - Fear & Pain CyclePlease Rate , Review, & Follow this podcast.This episode continues pain science education of fibromyalgia. In fibromyalgia, the normal pre-wired by nature to feel fear or danger signals is dysregulated. The nervous system is more sensitive and gets activated more frequently into a danger state, the flight or fight response; it experiences a fear whole lot more often and longer than someone who has a more balanced nervous system. Additionally, how the brain reacts reinforces the experiences as dangerous or safe. So our brain is pre-wired to view pain as dangerous, as a surviving mechanism. When we react to pain with fear, it reinforces that experience as dangerous. The more you fear pain, the more it puts the brain in a state of danger or high alert, activates the nervous system to fight or flight, the more fear you get. The more fear we have, the more pain we feel. The more pain you have, the more fear you feel, which leads to more pain. The brain is stuck in the fear–pain cycle or loop. You can see the full transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1890983/10031959www.rheumcoach.com - my websitewww.rheumcoach.com/FibroCard - Download your FREE copy of the "Fibromyalgia is real" postcard to share with your family & friendswww.FaceBook/com/rheumcoach - lots more information about fibroFollow me on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/rheumcoach/Disclaimer: This podcast provides information only and does not provide any medical or psychological services or advice. None of the content on this podcast prevents, cures, or treats any mental or medical condition.

Episode 10 - Fibromyalgia Pain Science Education - - Fibro Pain and Neuroplasticity Please Rate , Review, & Follow this podcast.This episode continues pain science education of fibromyalgia. Neuroplasticity is a general umbrella term that refers to the brain's ability to modify, change, and adapt in structure and function throughout life and response to experience. The brain cells and neurons can make the circuit and network changes resulting from learning a new ability, environmental influences, practice, physical and psychological stress.Brain cells are "neurons that fire together, wire together." When your brain experiences pain over and over, the neurons responsible for dealing with pain are wired together. The more pain you have, the better these neurons, brain cells fire together. If we do something repeatedly, the brain develops a routine, a route for the neurons to do their job automatically or easier. Your brain can unintentionally learn how to deal with pain incorrectly. The pain gets stuck, like a bad habit. This pain type, the learned pain, we call neuroplastic pain.Neuro means brain, plastic means adapted, modified, developed. So neuroplastic pain is pain produced when the brain changes to reinforce this pain.  This episode explains that fibromyalgia pain is neuroplastic pain,  how it develops, and why. You can see the full transcript:  https://www.buzzsprout.com/1890983/episodes/9977704www.rheumcoach.com - my websitewww.rheumcoach.com/FibroCard - Download your free copy of the "Fibromyalgia is real" postcard to share with your family & friendswww.FaceBook/com/rheumcoach - lots more information about fibroFollow me on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/rheumcoach/Disclaimer: This podcast provides information only and does not provide any medical or psychological services or advice. None of the content on this podcast prevents, cures, or treats any mental or medical condition.

Episode 9 - Fibromyalgia Pain Science Education - Stress part 3Please Rate , Review, & Follow this podcast.This episode continues pain science education of fibromyalgia. We continue the discussion about how pain and stress are related.You need to understand that thoughts and beliefs influence the degree of pain, severity, and coping with pain. Automatic thoughts – frequently occurring, situation-driven, thoughts often happen without our input or consciousness. They are automatic, without awareness, but influence the ultimate selection of the coping strategy. We have beliefs about pain – the nature of pain, the cause of pain, and appropriate treatment, these beliefs influence distress and disability. We also have acquired beliefs about our control of pain. We have many beliefs about our ability to cope with it, our ability to control pain, how effective we are in our own self-management of pain, and self-efficacy. Our brain uses automatic thoughts and beliefs to cope with pain stressors and reduce the stress effect. Based on these thoughts and beliefs, we may have good and maladaptive coping behaviors. Negative automatic thoughts generally worsen our mood, negatively affect our actions and increase the pain and other symptoms. You can see the full transcript:  https://www.buzzsprout.com/1890983/9953813www.rheumcoach.com - my websitewww.rheumcoach.com/FibroCard - Download your free copy of the "Fibromyalgia is real" postcard to share with your family & friendswww.FaceBook/com/rheumcoach - lots more information about fibroFollow me on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/rheumcoach/Disclaimer: This podcast provides information only and does not provide any medical or psychological services or advice. None of the content on this podcast prevents, cures, or treats any mental or medical condition.

Episode 8 - Fibromyalgia Pain Science Education - Stress part 2Please Rate , Review, & Follow this podcast.This episode continues pain science education of fibromyalgia.We continue the discussion about how pain and stress are related.Our brain appraises every situation we encounter through primary and secondary appraisals. Every situation, experience, circumstance, and body sensation, including pain, is judged by our brain as harmless or stressful; it is instantaneous and automatic. Harmless experience does not activate the stress response of the nervous system. Stressful situations will further be accessed as a threat, loss, or challenge. The most common way the brain in patients with fibromyalgia and other chronic pain conditions appraises stress or pain as a threat. There is increased focus on pain, diminishing attention, worsening memory and concentration, commonly known as fibro fog. The loss is often associated more with consequences of chronic pain – loss of function, income, relationships. However, the goal is to learn how to see pain as more of a challenge, something you can cope with that does not overwhelm the body and mind.  You can see the full transcript:  https://www.buzzsprout.com/1890983/9893923www.rheumcoach.com - my websitewww.rheumcoach.com/FibroCard - Download your free copy of the "Fibromyalgia is real" postcard to share with your family & friendswww.FaceBook/com/rheumcoach - lots more information about fibro Follow me on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/rheumcoach/Disclaimer: This podcast provides information only and does not provide any medical or psychological services or advice. None of the content on this podcast prevents, cures, or treats any mental or medical condition.

Episode 7 - Fibromyalgia Pain Science Education - Stress part 1This episode continues pain science education of fibromyalgia. We start the discussion about how pain and stress are related. Many of my patients tell me that they experience fibro flares when they are under a lot of stress. Stress is a situation that is difficult to cope with, and that creates a reaction in the body – physical, mental, emotional, and behavioral. Different people cope with circumstances differently and have different reactions to a similar situation. Pain is a major ongoing stressor. It produces every type of stress response – biological/physical, emotional, behavioral, and mental changes. You can see the full transcript:  https://www.buzzsprout.com/1890983/episodes/9852821-fibromyalgia-pain-science-education-stress-part-1www.rheumcoach.com - my websitewww.rheumcoach.com/FibroCard - Download your free copy of the "Fibromyalgia is real" postcard to share with your family & friendswww.FaceBook/com/rheumcoach - lots more information about fibro Disclaimer: This podcast provides information only and does not provide any medical or psychological services or advice. None of the content on this podcast prevents, cures, or treats any mental or medical condition.Please Rate, Review, & Follow this podcast.

Episode 6 - Fibromyalgia Pain Science Education: what do toddlers, a magic trick, and fibro pain have in common? This episode starts the pain education series. In this episode, I am talking about the foundation of pain science. Most of us think of pain as directly linked to body damage or tissue injury. I will explain how pain does not necessarily mean damage. Anticipation of pain, stress, emotions, memories, and many other triggers can trigger the sensation of pain. This is an important concept that must be understood if you want to find a solution for pain improvement. You can see the full transcript:  https://www.buzzsprout.com/1890983/9751127-fibromyalgia-pain-science-education-what-do-toddlers-a-magic-trick-and-fibro-pain-have-in-commonwww.rheumcoach.com - my websitewww.rheumcoach.com/FibroCard - Download your free copy of the "Fibromyalgia is real" postcard to share with your family & friendswww.FaceBook/com/rheumcoach - lots more information about fibro Disclaimer: This podcast provides information only and does not provide any medical or psychological services or advice. None of the content on this podcast prevents, cures, or treats any mental or medical condition.Please Rate, Review, & Follow this podcast.

When I think about fibromyalgia treatment, I think of three pillars. All three pillars are needed to hold the load properly. The longer you had fibromyalgia, the heavier the load. It is a balancing act to erect and maintain the pillars.The first pillar of fibro is education. Understanding fibromyalgia is essential to your successful treatment. Fibromyalgia patients are often referred to several specialists and undergo numerous tests before and after the diagnosis. Knowing the fibromyalgia symptoms and their origin helps with stress reduction and treatment plan.The second pillar is the self-care that needs to be expanded and consistent. Using nutrition to repair digestion, reduce inflammation, and promote a healthy weight is an essential part of fibro treatment. Better quality of sleep and increasing movement improves both fatigue and pain. Eliminating emotional and environmental pain triggers, balancing daily activities and stress is also part of this pillar.The third pillar is the reduction of chronic pain. Unfortunately, treatment of fibromyalgia pain is not as simple as taking an aspirin.  Some patients will benefit from appropriate pain medications and therapies, but they often provide an incomplete response and have side effects.  Understanding the neurological pathways involved in fibromyalgia, central sensitization syndrome that creates an overdriven nervous system response is required to manage fibro pain successfully. All pain, regardless of origin, produces a brain response.  Cognitive behavior therapy, relaxation techniques, and stress reduction reduce pain and improve the quality of life. Patients need all three pillars to treat fibro. Focusing on just one of them, only nutrition or only using pain medications to cope with pain, will create a shaky foundation.  However, if the three pillars of fibromyalgia treatment are built correctly, they will support the fibromyalgia load. Gradually building all of them, consistently and deliberately, will produce a lasting effect, balanced and supportive, that will improve pain and quality of life.This episode focuses on Self-care. It is not as simple as eating well and excising.   www.rheumcoach.com    - my website www.rheumcoach.com/FibroCard - Download your free copy  of the "Fibromyalgia is real" postcard to share with your family & friendswww.FaceBook/com/rheumcoach    - lots more information about fibro

Fibromyalgia treatment - what can you do right now?

Fibromyalgia treatment overview.  Fibro symptoms are due to the brain processing problem. To help the brain to learn how to process pain in correct way you to rewire the brain using three pillars or columns of fibro treatment: education, self care and pain control. Although medications may help, fibro treatment is not that simple.  You can see the full transcript:  https://www.buzzsprout.com/1890983/9621860-how-is-fibromyalgia-diagnosedwww.rheumcoach.com - my websitewww.rheumcoach.com/FibroCard - Download your free copy of the "Fibromyalgia is real" postcard to share with your family & friendswww.FaceBook/com/rheumcoach - lots more information about fibro 

Episode 2 - How is fibromyalgia diagnosed?  Fibromyalgia is a real, painful condition. The latest guidelines for diagnosis were published in 2016 and you can find them below. To be diagnosed with fibro, you need to have at least three months of widespread pain or pain all over with other fibro symptoms. Other conditions that may mimic fibro need to be excluded, but you can have fibromyalgia  along with other painful conditions, like degenerative disease, chronic back pain, and autoimmune conditions, as well as sleep Apnea and depression. Is it not a diagnosis of exclusion. Accepting the Fibro is real is necessary for your successful treatment. AMERICAN COLLEGE OF RHEUMATOLOGY 2016 Revisions to the 2010/2011 Fibromyalgia Diagnostic Criteriahttps://acrabstracts.org/abstract/2016-revisions-to-the-20102011-fibromyalgia-diagnostic-criteria/You can see the full transcript:  https://www.buzzsprout.com/1890983/9621860-how-is-fibromyalgia-diagnosedwww.rheumcoach.com - my websitewww.rheumcoach.com/FibroCard - Download your free copy of the "Fibromyalgia is real" postcard to share with your family & friendswww.FaceBook/com/rheumcoach - lots more information about fibro Disclaimer: This podcast provides information only and does not provide any medical or psychological services or advice. None of the content on this podcast prevents, cures, or treats any mental or medical condition.

Episode 1 - What is fibromyalgia?The first episode of the podcast covers the fibro basics - what is fibromyalgia, who is at risk of developing fibromyalgia, and the symptoms.You can see the full transcript:  https://www.buzzsprout.com/1890983/9580631-what-is-fibromyalgiawww.rheumcoach.com - my websitewww.rheumcoach.com/FibroCard - Download your free copy of the "Fibromyalgia is real" postcard to share with your family & friendswww.FaceBook/com/rheumcoach - lots more information about fibro  Disclaimer: This podcast provides information only and does not provide any medical or psychological services or advice. None of the content on this podcast prevents, cures, or treats any mental or medical condition.

The season 1  Trailer, aka End of the Season 1 ReflectionI am recording the podcast trailer a bit later than I should have. I am approaching the 1st anniversary of releasing my first episode. I announced my 1st episode to the world on November 30th, 2021.   What I envisioned as a resource for my clinic patients has grown into a project I had no idea it would become. It has been listened to in 87 countries and over 3000 cities and downloaded almost 40,000 times.Thank you so much for your listenership and support!  Looking back at my 1st year of podcasting, I want to record a reflection episode, but it probably makes more sense to listen to it before you start listening to the podcast. So I am including it at the end of season 1 and as a trailer. Get Season 1 podcast guide:  https://www.rheumcoach.com/season1Use this guide to track your progress as you listen to the episodes. It has a list of all episodes included in 1st season, with checkboxes to mark off your completion. It also has a fill-in-the-blank guide to episodes to engage you as you listen - it will keep you focused so you will retain more information. RheumMate membership provides coaching and support for people with autoimmune conditions, chronic pain, and fibromyalgia so you can have the tools to improve pain, stop exhaustion, overwhelm, and survival mode and start living intentionally with plans, goals, and dreams. This membership is intended to be life-changing. If you've been listening to this podcast or the workshops but have yet to implement the ideas I share with you, and you want to implement them but just don't know where to start, this membership will serve as a guide, taking you from a passive listener to a person who is living with intention, who applies the knowledge.  Learn more and to sign up:  https://www.rheumcoach.com/rheummate2022YouTube video:  https://youtu.be/YeNXowmiS54YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHmh3SkdrrBhS--I6_8IJAQ   - a few example videos from the course and other content.Please email me at rheumcoach@gmail.com if you try it or if you have questions. I would love to hear from you. www.rheumcoach.com - my websiteIf you are not part of my newsletter, please sign up; the link to sign up is on my website https://www.rheumcoach.com/www.rheumcoach.com/FibroCard - Download your FREE copy of the "Fibromyalgia is real" postcard to share with your family & friendswww.FaceBook.com/rheumcoach - lots more information about fibroFollow me on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/rheumcoach/Disclaimer: This podcast provides information only and does not provide any medical or psychological services or advice. None of the content on this podcast prevents, cures, or treats any mental or medical condition.