Podcasts about Fibromyalgia

How many times have you decided you were going to heal?Really decided. Made the plan, committed with everything you had, followed through with real discipline. And still watched the progress fail to show up, no matter how much you were doing.For most women with chronic illness, the emotional patterns driving their symptoms are running somewhere they have never been able to reach. That is why consciously deciding to change them has never quite been enough. Almost everything shaping how your body responds is operating below the part of you making the decision and it has been shaping the outcome this whole time you have been trying to get well.In this episode, you'll discover:Why almost every thought you have about yourself and your body today is one you've already hadWhy taking conscious steps and intentional action toward healing can feel like you're not moving or progressing, no matter how committed you are to itWhat it takes to reach the part of your mind that's been subconsciously impacting your healing journey the whole timeCLICK HERE to learn more about my 7-day audio series, Becoming the Version of You Who Heals.For women navigating Chronic Illness, Autoimmune Disease, IBS, Digestive Disorders, Migraines, Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, Pain, PCOS, and Endometriosis.

If you've been eating well, doing all the right things, and still not feeling better — this one's for you. I sat down with Stephanie Nelson, a trauma-informed somatic coach and founder of The Stress Healers, to talk about something most health conversations completely miss: what happens in the body when stress and trauma don't get processed. Stephanie was diagnosed with arthritis, bursitis, and tendinitis in both hips at age 12. She spent years trying to heal through diet, yoga, and supplements — and while those helped, it wasn't until she discovered nervous system and somatic work that things actually shifted. In this conversation, we get into: • Why your nervous system — not your diet — is the master coordinator of your health • What fascia actually is and why it's your body's richest sensory organ • How perfectionism, procrastination, and anxiety are all adaptive survival strategies (not character flaws) • The three body languages we're born with — and how Western culture teaches us to ignore two of them • Why the goal of somatic work isn't to be calm — it's to have *choice* • A simple 10-second practice you can do today to signal safety to your nervous system Stephanie also shares how her forever-free "Resourced" membership is a great starting point if you want to actually try this work. Find her at thestresshealers.com or @thestresshealers on Instagram. For the complete show notes, links and transcripts, visit inspiredliving.show/253

Why does someone else's recovery sometimes leave you feeling worse?If you live with chronic illness, you've probably felt it without ever questioning it. It seems harmless. It isn't. This mini is about what that habit is quietly doing, and the one shift that takes the power back.In this mini, you'll discover:Why comparing your healing to someone else's keeps your attention locked on everything your body hasn't doneHow the comparison is rigged against you every single time, without you realizing itOne shift this week that protects your recovery instead of undermining itUse my free ChatGPT prompt to identify the emotional patterns behind your symptoms in under 30 seconds. CLICK HERE.For women navigating Chronic Illness, Autoimmune Disease, IBS, Digestive Disorders, Migraines, Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, Pain, PCOS, and Endometriosis.

Learn how to JournalSpeak⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.yourbreakawake.com/journalspeak Growing up with a severely abusive alcoholic father and battered mother has left its emotional scars on Angela. She hit a wall in her 30s and her body simply shut down. She was wracked with all over body pain diagnosed as fibromyalgia, as well as many other symptoms. After doing her JournalSpeak work like a total warrior, Angela has been able to free herself from all of her chronic physical symptoms - a true feat. She comes to this session today with what's left over: the deep emotional wounds that are keeping her stuck with social anxiety. I think everyone will get something out of this beautiful, vulnerable conversation. Join us! xoxo n. 1:1 COACHING WITH TRAINED COACHES SUPERVISED DIRECTLY BY NICOLE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠PLEASE RATE AND REVIEW THE PODCAST HERE TO HELP OTHERS FIND IT!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Producer: Lisa Eisenpresser ~~~~~ SUPPORT:

Cheryl Meyer, known as Cheryl M Health Muse, shared her journey from a successful jewelry designer to a health advocate after experiencing severe pain and being misdiagnosed by conventional doctors. She discovered functional medicine, which led her to eliminate toxins from her life, adopt an organic diet, and address her food sensitivities. Over five years, she eliminated toxins from her environment, improved her diet, and managed her stress through yoga and breathing exercises. Cheryl emphasized the importance of self-advocacy, continuous research, and holistic approaches in achieving health and wellness.   For the transcript and full story go to: https://www.drmanonbolliger.com/cheryl-meyer2     Highlights from today's episode include:  Cheryl explains You are the magic pill—your lifestyle creates your wellness. Cheryl explains how to become an "army of one" and systematically remove toxins from your life. Manon speaks about allopathic medicine today is mostly disease management, not true healing. ABOUT CHERYL MEYER Cheryl Meyer, otherwise known as Cheryl M Health Muse, once a successful solopreneur in the jewelry design business. With a 7 figure business, faced a daunting wake-up call one morning when she couldn't get out of bed due to excruciating pain. Misdiagnosed and brushed off by conventional medicine, she embarked on a journey to discover the root cause herself. Unveiling her autoimmune diseases;Fibromyalgia. Hashimotos, IBS and TYPE II Diabetes, Cheryl realized her relentless work ethic and unhealthy lifestyle were the culprits. Refusing to accept this as her fate, she dove into research, overhauled her diet, and pursued education in holistic health—resulting in an incredible transformation. Cheryl has reversed her Fibromyalgia, IBS, her Type II Diabetes, her Fatty liver and lost 80 pounds without dieting.  Now 77 she feels better than she did in her 50s. Today, Cheryl is a beacon of hope for those battling chronic illnesses. Autoimmune Diseases, Heart Disease, Liver Disease, Cancer, Dementia and more.  She was recently certified by the American Brain Council to teach their course on brain health. With her superpower of finding holistic solutions, she empowers clients to reclaim their health and vitality.  She encourages everyone to take back their power to pursue their wellness.   Through books, classes, coaching, podcasts and more, Cheryl inspires others to embrace the journey to wellness, proving that nothing is impossible when it comes to feeling great and living well. She talks 20 lifestyle habits to lasting wellness.   Cheryl is now a PSYCH-K facilitator and can  help you get fast results by leading you to change your subconscious programing. Cheryl is currently working on modules to encourage self-love as the foundation to finding wellness, your perfect mate, and finding the success you seek in business and life. She has done extensive research on manifestation Her husband, a retired techy is creating an AI site with all her research and writings called ASK THE HEALTH MUSE.   She is a huge advocate of eating the organic rainbow of fruits and vegetables as the route to eating from the" farmacy" to a life of lasting wellness. Core purpose/passion: I am known as the Rainbow Queen because I advocate with starting to eat the organic rainbow from a source as close to you as possible.  I also regularly talk where the toxins are lurking and how to purge them from  your life.  Radical Self-love my latest book, expands self care to self-love and then all aspects of ones life, since it was the key reason I got so ill.  I am currently writing classes on the Liver, the lymph and fascia system, and then the gut.  They will all be up on my You Tube channel, my website and possibly my Issuu page. Website | Facebook | LinkedIn | YouTube |   ABOUT MANON BOLLIGER, RBHT, FCAH: As a retired Naturopath 1992-2021, I saw an average of 150 patients per week and have helped people ranging from rural farmers in Nova Scotia to stressed out CEOs in Toronto to tri-athletes here in Vancouver. My resolve to educate, empower and engage people to take charge of their own health is evident in my best-selling books:  'What Patients Don't Say if Doctors Don't Ask: The Mindful Patient-Doctor Relationship' and 'A Healer in Every Household: Simple Solutions for Stress'. and What if Your Body is Smarter than You Think?  I am the Founder & CEO of The Bowen College Inc. which teaches BowenFirst™ Therapy and holds transformational workshops to achieve these goals. So, when I share with you that LISTENing to Your body is a game changer in the healing process, I am speaking from expertise and direct experience". Mission: A Healer in Every Household! For more great information to go to her weekly blog:  http://bowencollege.com/blog.  For tips on health & healing go to: https://www.drmanonbolliger.com/tips Follow: Manon Bolliger website  | Linktr.ee | Rumble | Gettr  | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | Twitter | LinkedIn | Follow: Bowen College Inc. | Facebook | Instagram  | LinkedIn | YouTube | Twitter | Rumble | Locals    ABOUT THE HEALERS CAFE: Manon's show is the #1 show for medical practitioners and holistic healers to have heart to heart conversations about their day to day lives. Subscribe and review on your favourite platform: iTunes | Google Play | Spotify | Libsyn | iHeartRadio | Gaana | The Healers Cafe | Radio.com | Medioq | Audacy | Follow The Healers Café on FB: https://www.facebook.com/thehealerscafe   Remember to subscribe if you like our videos. Click the bell if you want to be one of the first people notified of a new release. * De-Registered, revoked & retired naturopathic physician after 30 years of practice in healthcare. Now resourceful & resolved to share with you all the tools to take care of your health & vitality!  

What does "healed" actually mean to you and what if the version you're waiting for is one no doctor is ever going to hand you?So many women with chronic illness set the exact same goal — heal it, reverse it, make it disappear for good. But chasing that word quietly hands the authority over your own body back to the people who labelled you and the emotional patterns underneath that have a real, physical cost. This episode is about why waiting on someone else's verdict keeps you stalled and what changes when you take the definition of healed back.In this episode, you'll discover:Why the goal of reversing your diagnosis can stall your healing progress more than the diagnosis itselfWhat waiting for a doctor to call you healed is physically doing to your bodyHow to recognize real healing in your body without waiting on anyone else to confirm itUse my free ChatGPT prompt to identify the emotional patterns behind your symptoms in under 30 seconds. CLICK HERE.For women navigating Chronic Illness, Autoimmune Disease, IBS, Digestive Disorders, Migraines, Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, Pain, PCOS, and Endometriosis.

From Pain to Gain: Diagnosis to Updated Treatment OptionsLearn how to recognize fibromyalgia as a disorder of central pain processing, distinguish it from common mimics, and apply evidence-based strategies for diagnosis and management. In this episode, Dr. Daniel Clauw (University of Michigan) shares practical clinical pearls on nociplastic pain, sensory hypersensitivity, non-pharmacologic therapies, medication selection, and why opioids often fail in fibromyalgia.Claim CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org!Patreon | Episodes | Subscribe | Spotify | YouTube | Newsletter | Contact | Swag! | CMEShow Segments Intro Rapid Fire questions Case 1 on fibromyalgia presentation Diagnosis and exam for fibromyalgia Non-pharmacologic treatment recommendations Pharmacologic treatment recommendations Case 2 on opioids for pain management Outro Credits Written and Produced by: Zoya Surani  Show Notes, Infographic, and Cover Art: Zoya Surani Hosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP    Reviewer: Emi Okamoto MD Showrunners: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP Technical Production: PodPaste Guest: Dan J Clauw MD DisclosuresDr. Clauw reports financial disclosures with the following companies: Tonix, Axsome, Ono, Swing (Consulting Fee). The Curbsiders report no relevant financial disclosures. Sponsor: QuinceGo to Quince.com/curb for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too. Sponsor: BreezeVisit meetbreeze.com/curbsiders to request your free quote and consultation with one of their licensed experts and make protecting your income a Breeze.

If you've been told your labs are fine but you still feel terrible, this episode is for you. Dr. Pamela Cipriano is an ILADS-trained nurse practitioner who spent ten years watching her own son deteriorate from undiagnosed Lyme disease — dismissed by doctor after doctor — before she finally figured out what was wrong and healed him herself. In this conversation, she breaks down why standard Lyme tests are practically designed to produce false negatives, what the HNK-1 natural killer cell count reveals that most labs miss, and how a co-infection called Bartonella is quietly being misdiagnosed as ALS. She also gets into the Lyme biofilm problem — why even IV antibiotics can't touch it — and the stevia + serrapeptase protocol that finally broke through for her son. Plus, her emerging research on ivermectin for Bartonella, and what she's seeing with seizures triggered by Herxheimer reactions. If you or someone you love has unresolved neurological symptoms, autoimmune markers that don't quite add up, or a history of tick exposure, this is a conversation worth your full attention. Find Dr. Cipriano at thepracticeofhealthandwellness.comFor the complete show notes, links and transcripts, visit inspiredliving.show/252

Are you the person everyone relies on?The one who keeps the family together, supports everyone else, says "I'm fine" even when you're exhausted, and rarely asks for help.In this episode of The Total Somatics Show, Heidi Hadley explores the hidden physiological cost of constantly being the strong one. Discover how chronic stress, high-functioning anxiety, perfectionism and years of pushing through can leave the nervous system in a prolonged state of protection, contributing to persistent muscle tension, widespread pain, fatigue and reduced resilience.You'll also learn why conditions such as fibromyalgia, polymyalgia, persistent muscle pain and chronic stiffness deserve more than symptom management alone. By understanding the relationship between your nervous system, brain, fascia and muscles, you'll discover why restoring sensory awareness through Clinical Somatics and pandiculation offers a practical, evidence-informed approach to supporting long-term neuromyofascial health.In This Episode You'll Discover✔ Why always being the "strong one" can take a hidden toll on your body✔ The connection between chronic stress, muscle tension and nervous system regulation✔ What high-functioning anxiety looks like beneath the surface✔ Why constantly pushing through fatigue may keep your body in protective patterns✔ The relationship between persistent muscle guarding, widespread pain and movement quality✔ Why pain isn't always a sign of tissue damage✔ How Clinical Somatics and pandiculation help restore healthy sensory motor control✔ Practical ways to build resilience without sacrificing your healthKey Takeaways• Strength isn't measured by how much you carry—it's also knowing when your body needs support.• Persistent muscle tension often reflects protective neurological patterns rather than simply tight muscles.• Living in a constant state of responsibility can reduce your nervous system's opportunity to recover and regulate.• Improving body awareness through pandiculation helps restore communication between your brain and muscles, reducing unnecessary muscle holding.• Lasting wellbeing comes from balancing resilience with recovery.Continue Your Learning

Here's a question no one in the wellness world wants you to ask - what if your gratitude practice is making you feel worse?For women with chronic illness, gratitude gets prescribed like a supplement — do it every morning, feel better. But when you sit down exhausted, flat, and not remotely thankful, and write the list anyway, your body doesn't register calm. It registers one more moment of overriding what you actually feel. And that overriding is one of the emotional patterns that fuels physical symptoms.In this mini, you'll discover:Why forcing gratitude you don't feel can have the opposite effect on your bodyHow the energy behind a practice matters more than the practice itselfOne simple shift that makes gratitude something your body actually responds toThe override we talk about today is rarely the only pattern at play. My free ChatGPT prompt takes the physical symptoms you're living with and shows you the emotional patterns underneath them in about 30 seconds — without you having to untangle any of it on your own. CLICK HERE.For women navigating Chronic Illness, Autoimmune Disease, IBS, Digestive Disorders, Migraines, Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, Pain, PCOS, and Endometriosis.

Learn how to JournalSpeak⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.yourbreakawake.com/journalspeak When HBO's The Vow revealed that a horrible cult leader was abusing women, I was riveted to every episode. But the most captivating thing about this documentary series for me was the strength and fortitude of a mother desperately seeking to rescue her beloved daughter. Catherine and India Oxenberg's story was one that gripped me the entire time, and I was rooting for them vehemently - mother to mother - energetically. Cut to several months later: I get a DM on Instagram from Catherine. The moment India was safe, Catherine fell horribly ill with excruciating nerve pain. This is so typical of TMS! She received many diagnoses, and no medication was touching the symptoms. She found mindbody work, mercifully, and began her healing journey. We've kept in touch over the years, and Catherine has emerged from this harrowing journey totally chronic pain free! I am thrilled to share her story here with you today. xoxo n. ⁠⁠⁠⁠1:1 COACHING WITH TRAINED COACHES SUPERVISED DIRECTLY BY NICOLE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠PLEASE RATE AND REVIEW THE PODCAST HERE TO HELP OTHERS FIND IT!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Producer: Lisa Eisenpresser ~~~~~ SUPPORT:

What if the word uncurable really just means a doctor has run out of ideas? This episode dares you to question that verdict and discover a functional medicine approach built on gut health, trace minerals, and nervous system repair that has helped many people defy impossible odds and rewrite a hopeless diagnosis into a story of hope.Host Jenn Trepeck welcomes Dr. Aaron Hartman to Salad with a Side of Fries, where he shares how chronic illness recovery starts with the basics everyone overlooks, and why patients in remission from conditions like multiple sclerosis prove healing is possible even when doctors say there is nothing more they can do.What You Will Learn in This Episode:✅ Why the label “incurable” often just means idiopathic (unknown cause) and how functional medicine looks deeper✅ How gut health, sleep, and stress form the foundation of true chronic illness recovery✅ The connection between hypermobility, dysautonomia, mast cell activation, and autoimmune disease✅ Why organ meats, bone broth, and trace minerals support the nervous system and healingThe Salad With a Side of Fries podcast, hosted by Jenn Trepeck, explores real-life wellness and weight-loss topics, debunking myths, misinformation, and flawed science surrounding nutrition and the food industry. Let's dive into real-life wellness and weight loss, including drinking, eating out, and skipping the grocery store.TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Introduction to this episode on functional medicine and rethinking an incurable diagnosis03:47 Dr. Aaron Hartman explains cerebral palsy and his daughter Anna's dire early diagnosis07:17 Why incurable and idiopathic are labels Dr. Hartman refuses to accept and exploring the mast cell activation, hypermobility, autoimmune, gut, and dysautonomia super syndrome15:28 The big three foundations of gut health, stress regulation, and quality sleep for healing21:41 Why trace minerals, organ meats, and bone broth matter for true nutrient-dense nutrition24:38 Practical sleep hygiene tips rooted in circadian rhythm and nervous system regulation28:58 Balancing sugar addiction and dopamine-driven cravings with real food healing habits31:43 How the body's self-healing capacity applies at any age, from childhood through adulthood37:12 Lipid medicine: Using fats to heal your bodyKEY TAKEAWAYS:

Cheryl Meyer, also known as Cheryl M Health Muse, shared her journey from a successful jewelry designer to a health advocate after experiencing excruciating pain and being misdiagnosed by conventional doctors. She discovered functional medicine and spent five years eliminating toxins from her life, including food sensitivities and environmental pollutants. Cheryl emphasized the importance of listening to one's body, adopting a clean lifestyle, and being proactive in health management. For the transcript and full story go to: https://www.drmanonbolliger.com/cheryl-meyer      Highlights from today's episode include:  Cheryl says "You are the magic pill" – lasting healing comes from your own lifestyle changes, not from a single medication. Cheryl explains systematic toxin removal – over five years she methodically reduced toxins (food, products, environment) and listened to her body's signals to regain health. Manon talks about medicine as 'disease management' – you sharply highlight how conventional care often manages symptoms instead of truly caring for patients or seeking root causes.   ABOUT CHERYL MEYER Cheryl Meyer, otherwise known as Cheryl M Health Muse, once a successful solopreneur in the jewelry design business. With a 7 figure business, faced a daunting wake-up call one morning when she couldn't get out of bed due to excruciating pain. Misdiagnosed and brushed off by conventional medicine, she embarked on a journey to discover the root cause herself. Unveiling her autoimmune diseases;Fibromyalgia. Hashimotos, IBS and TYPE II Diabetes, Cheryl realized her relentless work ethic and unhealthy lifestyle were the culprits. Refusing to accept this as her fate, she dove into research, overhauled her diet, and pursued education in holistic health—resulting in an incredible transformation. Cheryl has reversed her Fibromyalgia, IBS, her Type II Diabetes, her Fatty liver and lost 80 pounds without dieting.  Now 77 she feels better than she did in her 50s. Today, Cheryl is a beacon of hope for those battling chronic illnesses. Autoimmune Diseases, Heart Disease, Liver Disease, Cancer, Dementia and more.  She was recently certified by the American Brain Council to teach their course on brain health. With her superpower of finding holistic solutions, she empowers clients to reclaim their health and vitality.  She encourages everyone to take back their power to pursue their wellness.   Through books, classes, coaching, podcasts and more, Cheryl inspires others to embrace the journey to wellness, proving that nothing is impossible when it comes to feeling great and living well. She talks 20 lifestyle habits to lasting wellness.   Cheryl is now a PSYCH-K facilitator and can  help you get fast results by leading you to change your subconscious programing. Cheryl is currently working on modules to encourage self-love as the foundation to finding wellness, your perfect mate, and finding the success you seek in business and life. She has done extensive research on manifestation Her husband, a retired techy is creating an AI site with all her research and writings called ASK THE HEALTH MUSE.   She is a huge advocate of eating the organic rainbow of fruits and vegetables as the route to eating from the" farmacy" to a life of lasting wellness. Core purpose/passion: I am known as the Rainbow Queen because I advocate with starting to eat the organic rainbow from a source as close to you as possible.  I also regularly talk where the toxins are lurking and how to purge them from  your life.  Radical Self-love my latest book, expands self care to self-love and then all aspects of ones life, since it was the key reason I got so ill.  I am currently writing classes on the Liver, the lymph and fascia system, and then the gut.  They will all be up on my You Tube channel, my website and possibly my Issuu page. Website | Facebook | LinkedIn | YouTube |   ABOUT MANON BOLLIGER, RBHT, FCAH: As a retired Naturopath 1992-2021, I saw an average of 150 patients per week and have helped people ranging from rural farmers in Nova Scotia to stressed out CEOs in Toronto to tri-athletes here in Vancouver. My resolve to educate, empower and engage people to take charge of their own health is evident in my best-selling books:  'What Patients Don't Say if Doctors Don't Ask: The Mindful Patient-Doctor Relationship' and 'A Healer in Every Household: Simple Solutions for Stress'. and What if Your Body is Smarter than You Think?  I am the Founder & CEO of The Bowen College Inc. which teaches BowenFirst™ Therapy and holds transformational workshops to achieve these goals. So, when I share with you that LISTENing to Your body is a game changer in the healing process, I am speaking from expertise and direct experience". Mission: A Healer in Every Household! For more great information to go to her weekly blog:  http://bowencollege.com/blog.  For tips on health & healing go to: https://www.drmanonbolliger.com/tips Follow: Manon Bolliger website  | Linktr.ee | Rumble | Gettr  | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | Twitter | LinkedIn | Follow: Bowen College Inc. | Facebook | Instagram  | LinkedIn | YouTube | Twitter | Rumble | Locals   ABOUT THE HEALERS CAFE: Manon's show is the #1 show for medical practitioners and holistic healers to have heart to heart conversations about their day to day lives. Subscribe and review on your favourite platform: iTunes | Google Play | Spotify | Libsyn | iHeartRadio | Gaana | The Healers Cafe | Radio.com | Medioq | Audacy | Follow The Healers Café on FB: https://www.facebook.com/thehealerscafe   Remember to subscribe if you like our videos. Click the bell if you want to be one of the first people notified of a new release. * De-Registered, revoked & retired naturopathic physician after 30 years of practice in healthcare. Now resourceful & resolved to share with you all the tools to take care of your health & vitality!  

You changed. They kept the old version of you anyway.Maybe it was a season you're not proud of, a decision you made with what little you had at the time, or a moment someone witnessed and never let you forget. You've grown a hundred times over since but some of the people closest to you never updated the picture. What no one tells women living with chronic illness is that being held in someone's worst memory of you is one of the emotional patterns driving your physical symptoms, and almost no one connects the two. The effort of proving you've changed carries a real cost.In this episode, you'll discover:Why being defined as your worst moment has a real effect on your physical healthHow trying to constantly prove you've grown connects to your real physical symptomsWhat changes in your body when the only opinion of you that matters is your ownThe pattern we unpack today is rarely the only one at play. My free ChatGPT prompt takes the physical symptoms you're living with and shows you the emotional patterns underneath them in about 30 seconds — without you having to untangle any of it on your own. CLICK HERE.The cortisol meta-analysisAcute stressors and cortisol responses: A theoretical integration and synthesis of laboratory research.PMID: 15122924The inflammation studySocial-evaluative threat and proinflammatory cytokine regulation: An experimental laboratory investigation.PMID: 19754527For women navigating Chronic Illness, Autoimmune Disease, IBS, Digestive Disorders, Migraines, Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, Pain, PCOS, and Endometriosis.

I sat down with Natalie Novak, co-founder of Kindness Powered Skincare and certified oncology esthetician, who spent years battling debilitating symptoms — constant anxiety, RA-like joint pain, vision problems — while doctors told her nothing was wrong. The culprit turned out to be her breast implants, which were full of mold. After having them removed in 2018, her RA symptoms vanished almost immediately. Her eyesight returned the next day. But Natalie's story doesn't stop there. Long before her own health crisis, she'd already been on a mission to clean up the beauty industry — sparked by watching a skincare product literally eat through carpet and padding at a Nordstrom stockroom. In this episode, we talk about why what you put ON your body matters just as much as what you put IN it, how the FDA hasn't updated the Cosmetics Act since 1938, and why "it's sold in a store" doesn't mean it's safe. Natalie also walks us through a simple 3-step skincare ritual — cleansing oil, probiotic toner, and the right face cream — designed specifically to support women dealing with autoimmunity, hormonal shifts, and sensitive, compromised skin. Find Natalie and her products at kpsessentials.com For the complete show notes, links and transcripts, visit inspiredliving.show/251

You were asked a simple question, and somehow you ended up three reasons deep in an explanation no one wanted. For women with chronic illness, that reflex is more than a quirk. It is one of the quiet emotional patterns that drains the exact energy your body needs to heal.In this episode, you'll discover:Why you over-explain and justify when a simple answer would doThe hidden energy cost of defending yourself against a judgment that isn't comingA one-sentence shift that keeps your energy where your body needs itIf you're not sure what emotional patterns are connected to your physical symptoms this is where you start. Use my free ChatGPT prompt to identify those in under 30-seconds. CLICK HERE.For women navigating Chronic Illness, Autoimmune Disease, IBS, Digestive Disorders, Migraines, Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, Pain, PCOS, and Endometriosis.

Whether we're talking about pain, fatigue, or brain fog, there's a massive difference between preventing your symptoms and trying to treat them after they've flared up. Getting your symptoms back to a manageable place in the middle of a fibro flare is like trying to catch a runaway train. Sometimes, when that happens, the only thing to do is to let the flare run its course. Feeling helpless or out of control in a flare is not a position any of us like to be in, and that's where prevention comes in. When we take the prevention route, we develop systems and strategies ahead of time that set us up to feel our best. It means being aware of early warning signs so you can nip symptoms in the bud before they balloon into a flare. Today, Tami is talking about how to shift your thinking from treating after you experience those symptoms to preventing those symptoms in the first place. In this episode, Tami shares what it is about fibromyalgia that makes prevention difficult, how explosive synchronization and central sensitization show up in our fibromyalgia symptoms, recognizing warning signs of an impending fibro flare, the importance of mindfulness and body awareness, what it means to write your body's owner's manual, how to start identifying your triggers and effective responses to manage your symptoms, practical strategies to switch from treatment to prevention mode, how the Pomodoro® Technique can help with balancing work and rest to prevent fatigue, how blood sugar imbalances can affect pain, modifying activities to make them more comfortable and manageable, speaking up for your needs early and clearly, increasing your self-awareness, planning ahead with strategies for preventing pain in specific situations, and more.       Note: This episode is not meant to be medical advice. Every person and every situation is unique. The information you learn in this episode should be shared and discussed with your own healthcare providers. To learn more about the resources mentioned in this episode, visit the show notes. 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 complimentary consultation with a Certified Fibromyalgia Coach®.

Some of the most seemingly laid-back, relaxed women are the ones whose bodies are working the hardest to feel safe. If you live with chronic illness, the emotional patterns driving your symptoms might not look like stress at all. They might look like staying calm, keeping everyone happy, or going withdrawing and shutting down for a day at a time.In this episode, you'll discover:The two hidden ways your body fights to survive that no one ever taught you to spotWhy the calmest woman in the room can be the one whose body is struggling the mostThe one shift that tells your body the threat is over so it can finally healIf you're not sure what emotional patterns are connected to your physical symptoms this is where you start. Use my free ChatGPT prompt to identify those in under 30-seconds. CLICK HERE.For women navigating Chronic Illness, Autoimmune Disease, IBS, Digestive Disorders, Migraines, Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, Pain, PCOS, and Endometriosis.

I was diagnosed with IBS about 10 years before I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis — and I had no idea the two were connected. That's exactly why I wanted to have this conversation with Izabella Wentz, pharmacist and founder of Thyroid Pharmacist.Izabella was told her IBS was just stress during pharmacy school. She ignored it — until Hashimoto's showed up years later and forced her to dig deeper. What she found became the foundation of her work, and now her newest book: IBS: Finding and Treating the Root Cause of Irritable Bowel Syndrome. We talk about why IBS so often shows up years before an autoimmune diagnosis, the gut testing that actually finds answers (and why a colonoscopy alone won't cut it), which foods and additives are quietly making things worse, why SIBO keeps coming back if you're not addressing the real drivers, and how her husband went from a brand-new UC diagnosis to full remission in under eight weeks. If you've been told your gut issues are just stress, or you're managing an autoimmune condition and still struggling — this one is worth your time. For the complete show notes, links and transcripts, visit inspiredliving.show/250

You remember a criticism from years ago word for word, but the moment someone compliments you, you swat it away.This mini is about the reflex underneath that, one of the emotional patterns women with chronic illness carry without ever naming it. The same habit that bats away a compliment also talks over what your body has been trying to tell you for years.In this episode, you'll discover:Why a compliment slides off you while criticism sticks for years.The reflex underneath the deflection, and what it has to do with how you treat your own body.The one two-word shift that starts letting the evidence back in.My free ChatGPT prompt connects your symptoms to the emotional patterns underneath them in under 30 seconds, free for now. CLICK HERE!For women navigating Chronic Illness, Autoimmune Disease, IBS, Digestive Disorders, Migraines, Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, Pain, PCOS, and Endometriosis.

What if everything we thought we knew about pain was incomplete? In this episode of Healthily, I'm joined by GP, pain specialist and educator, Dr Barbara Phipps, to explore the fascinating and hopeful science behind chronic pain. Barbara specialises in helping people living with long-term pain, including conditions such as fibromyalgia, using an evidence-based approach that combines pain neuroscience, lifestyle medicine and nervous system regulation. We discuss why pain is always generated by the brain, how our brains can become overprotective, and why factors such as stress, poor sleep, social isolation and past experiences can all influence our pain experience. Most importantly, we explore why chronic pain is real, why it's not your fault, and why improvement is absolutely possible. This is a compassionate and empowering conversation that offers a very different way of thinking about pain. In this episode, we discuss: Why pain is always created by the brain The difference between acute and chronic pain Fibromyalgia, neuroplastic pain and chronic primary pain explained Why chronic pain is not "all in your head" How stress, sleep and lifestyle factors influence pain The role of fight, flight and freeze in persistent pain Somatic tracking and calming the central nervous system How changing your relationship with pain can be transformative Why movement, nature and social connection are so important Pain, fatigue, brain fog and other seemingly unrelated symptoms Practical tools that can help people begin to feel better A final message from this episode:

This July, Dr. Vignesh Devraj travels from Kerala to Austria for a rare one-week immersive experience designed to help you reconnect with the healthiest version of yourself.A Program Designed to Help You Understand Your Prakriti with masterclasses, daily Ayurvedic Therapies, and a dedicated week towards inner healing. Happening from 19th to 25th July 2026, at Ayurveda Resort Mandira in Bad Waltersdorf, Austria.To know more: https://sitaramretreat.com/Return_to_your_healthiest_self/BALANCING THE MIGHTY VATA - ONLINE COURSE NOW AVAILABLEVata is responsible for Prana, the master panel of our body, and our emotions. In Ayurveda, it is mentioned that controlling Vata is the most difficult part of healing and recovery. With over 6 hours of content and notes filled with practical insights that can be integrated into our lives.Link: https://vigneshdevraj.com/balancing-the-mighty-vata/For further information, kindly visit: www.vigneshdevraj.com and www.sitaramretreat.comIn this episode, Dr Vignesh Devraj explores Fibromyalgia, one of the most misunderstood chronic pain conditions of our time.Many people living with Fibromyalgia are told that their reports are normal, their scans are clear, and that nothing appears to be wrong. Yet they continue to experience widespread pain, fatigue, poor sleep, brain fog, and a deep sense of exhaustion that affects every aspect of life.Dr Vignesh explains the modern understanding of central sensitisation, why Fibromyalgia is not an imaginary condition, and how the nervous system can become overly sensitive to normal stimuli. He also shares his clinical observations from treating patients over the past two decades, including common emotional patterns, the relationship between sleep and pain, and why many patients feel unseen and misunderstood.The conversation explores Fibromyalgia through an Ayurvedic lens, discussing Vata imbalance, Agni, Ama, Panchakarma, lifestyle interventions, nervous system regulation, and the importance of creating a healing environment.Episode Highlights:Why Fibromyalgia is often misunderstoodUnderstanding central sensitisationSleep, pain & nervous system healthFibromyalgia through an Ayurvedic lensVata, Agni & Ama explainedFibromyalgia and perimenopauseCan Panchakarma help?Practical steps for recoveryTimestamps:00:00 - 03:59: Why Fibromyalgia Is Often Misunderstood04:00 - 08:00: Central Sensitisation, Sleep & The Nervous System08:00 - 12:00: Fibromyalgia Through The Ayurvedic Lens12:00 - 16:00: Movement, CBT & Panchakarma16:00 - 20:00: Emotional Patterns, Stress & Healing20:00 - 23:19: Practical Steps For Recovery & Final ThoughtsAbout Dr Vignesh DevrajDr Vignesh Devraj is a fourth-generation Ayurvedic physician and the founder of Sitaram Retreat, Kerala, a space for authentic healing. He is a committed practitioner and researcher of Panchakarma.If you are interested in doing a one-on-one Ayurvedic consultation with Dr Vignesh Devraj, please find the details in this link:https://calendly.com/drvignesh/30-minute-session-with-dr-vignesh-devraj-md-ay-istIf you are economically challenged, please use the form provided to request a free Ayurvedic consultation:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd29nHcrC1RssR-6WAqWCWQWKKJo7nGcEm8ITEl2-ErcnfVEg/viewformInstagram - @sitarambeachretreat | @vigneshdevrajTwitter - @VigneshDevrajWe truly hope you are enjoying our content. Leave your review and subscribe to the podcast so you never miss any new episodes. Thank you for your support.Disclaimer: We strongly do not recommend using the content of these episodes as medical advice for any medical conditions.

Fibromyalgia and adrenal fatigue go hand in hand — and most people are never told why. In this episode, Nurse Doza breaks down five things you need to understand: why fibromyalgia is a nervous system stuck in fight-or-flight, how your adrenals burn out first, why DHEA-S is the one lab that reveals severity, and how to restore rest-and-digest mode with targeted adrenal and neurotransmitter support. Featured Product: Zen Years stuck in fight-or-flight leave your adrenal glands running on empty — and that burnout is the fatigue, poor recovery, and wired-but-tired feeling at the center of fibromyalgia. Zen is an adaptogen formula built for exactly that. It pairs bovine adrenal glandular tissue with a comprehensive blend of botanical adaptogens, B vitamins, and vitamin C to support your stress response, steadier energy, and a calmer nervous system. Take one capsule twice daily to start supporting the system from the inside.

What if the way you see your body is one of the reasons it cannot heal?Not how you feed it. Not how you rest it. How you see it. Most women with chronic illness have never been told that the constant self-assessment they run all day is one of the emotional patterns driving their symptoms.For women with persistent and chronic symptoms, being at war with your own body is not separate from being sick. It is part of it. And until the two of you are on the same team, the healing you are chasing stays harder to reach than it needs to be.In this episode, you'll discover:How a lifetime of judging how you look has been physically draining your body, not just your confidence.Why you cannot heal a body you are at war with, and why no protocol will ever reach this.What changes in your symptoms when you stop inspecting your body and start being in it.The war you have been in with your body is one of the patterns sitting underneath your symptoms, and it is almost never the only one. That is exactly what I built my free ChatGPT prompt to help you uncover. It connects your specific physical symptoms to the emotional patterns underneath them in under 30 seconds. Download it HERE!International Eating Disorder Resourceshttps://www.eatingdisorderhope.com/treatment-for-eating-disorders/internationalFor women navigating Chronic Illness, Autoimmune Disease, IBS, Digestive Disorders, Migraines, Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, Pain, PCOS, and Endometriosis.

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My guest Nicole Bell is the CEO of Galaxy Diagnostics and author of What Lurks in the Woods. She came to this work after her husband's Lyme disease — along with co-infections Bartonella and Babesia — was misdiagnosed as early-onset Alzheimer's. He passed away in 2022. In this episode, we talk about why the standard Lyme test misses so many people (hint: it's 30-year-old technology that relies on antibody detection from a pathogen that actively suppresses your immune system), what co-infections like Bartonella and Babesia actually do to the brain and body, and how Galaxy Diagnostics is using urine-based antigen testing and digital PCR to find what older tests can't. We also get into the myths that keep people from getting the right diagnosis — including why only 14% of Lyme patients get the classic bullseye rash, why Lyme is present in all 50 states, and why finishing a round of doxycycline doesn't mean you're in the clear. If you or someone you love is dealing with unexplained mood changes, cognitive decline, chronic fatigue, anxiety, or joint pain — this conversation is worth your full attention. For the complete show notes, links and transcripts, visit inspiredliving.show/249

What if the secret to overcoming chronic fatigue, brain fog, and cellular aging lies within your mitochondria? In this episode of The Better Life, host Dr. Mary Ann Pinkston sits down with international speaker, researcher, and cellular medicine expert Dr. Gordon Crozier from the Crozier Clinic. Together, they dive deep beneath the surface of traditional medicine to explore how integrative, evidence-based approaches can truly revitalize your health. If you’ve been slamming methylated B vitamins for MTHFR mutations but still feel completely exhausted, this conversation is the missing piece of your puzzle. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: The Truth About NAD+: Why this vital cellular coenzyme is essential for DNA repair, intense detoxification, and mitochondrial energy. NAD+ vs. Precursors: The difference between raw IV NAD+ (and why it causes nausea) versus cutting-edge precursors like NMN and True Niagen. The Magic of Methylene Blue: How this powerful antiviral compound works in concert with NAD+ to supercharge the electron transport chain—and why you must take structured breaks from it. Deep-Dive Methylation: Why methylation goes far beyond MTHFR, impacting hormone breakdown, breast and prostate cancer prevention, and neurodegenerative risks. Natural NAD+ Boosters: How everyday habits like proper weight management, targeted protein intake, and consistent exercise naturally elevate your levels. The Danger of "Supplement Overload": Why less is often more, and the hidden risks of buying non-third-party tested supplements off the shelf. Important Safety Note: Dr. Crozier explains why compounding quality matters and highlights critical contraindications for Methylene Blue, including SSRIs (Serotonin Syndrome risk) and G6PD deficiencies. Connect with the Experts: Find Dr. Gordon Crozier: Learn more about his practice, research, and social media at CrozierClinic.com. Find Dr. Mary Ann Pinkston: Access past episodes, resources, and links discussed in today's show at drpbetterlife.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You've slept, you've rested, you've cleared the weekend to do nothing, and the exhaustion is still sitting there waiting for you on Monday.If you're a woman with chronic illness or autoimmune disease, you already know this kind of burnout, the kind no amount of rest seems to touch. What you might not know is how little it has to do with how much you're actually doing. There's a reason two women can live the exact same week and end up in completely different bodies, and once you see it, the way you think about your own exhaustion changes.In this episode, you'll discover:Why this kind of burnout doesn't lift no matter how much you sleep or restThe real reason two women with identical weeks can end up in completely different bodiesOne small shift that starts giving your body a piece of your life backYou might already feel like your exhaustion and your symptoms are connected, but figuring out how feels like one more huge thing to take on. So, I made it simple. My free ChatGPT prompt takes your actual symptoms and shows you what could be going on underneath them in under thirty seconds. No digging, no working it out alone. Right now, it is completely free, and that will not always be the case. CLICK HERE before that changes.For women navigating Chronic Illness, Autoimmune Disease, IBS, Digestive Disorders, Migraines, Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, Pain, PCOS, and Endometriosis.

In this heartfelt episode, Chantel Purser (Dan Purser MD's daughter), Denise Purser, and Lois Schweigert from End Fibro with Natural Options sit down for an honest conversation about living with fibromyalgia — and continuing to get better over many years.They share personal stories of severe flares, debilitating pain, and the practical tools that changed everything: the VARS Trio (Glutathione, SOD, and the powerful new Catalase), low-copper diet strategies, gradual strength training, and the mindset of consistency over perfection.You'll hear:How extra Catalase quickly resolved a bad flare (swollen hands, brain fog, dropping things)Why serving size matters on a low-copper diet and real-life food trigger experiencesBuilding muscle and recovering from workouts after years of painThe importance of intracellular CMA testing and genetic insightsNavigating setbacks, vacations, and still seeing ongoing progressWhether you're newly diagnosed, have been struggling for years, or support someone with chronic pain and inflammation, this episode is packed with hope, encouragement, and actionable advice from people who have lived it.June 2026 Anniversary Special$100 off Genetic Testing + CMA testing (deepest discount of the year). One lucky order placed this month will be fully reimbursed!

"Listening to your body is one of the key things you need to do to make everything else work." Over the past ten years of teaching people about fibromyalgia, Tami has seen certain issues repeatedly come up that get in the way of the healing journey. Last week, during our Certified Fibromyalgia Coach® training class, a student raised an important question about how we identify these issues when we have a client who isn't improving as we would like them to. The more you learn about fibromyalgia, the more aware you are of tools that could help you and why your symptoms may not be improving. At the same time, some less obvious issues often go unnoticed but must be addressed to make progress. Things like working with a doctor who doesn't quite know what to do with us, being in a season of life that doesn't allow us to prioritize ourselves, or unconscious trauma responses that block us from making the changes we need to. In today's episode, Tami is sharing the top three hidden reasons why your fibromyalgia symptoms might not be improving. She discusses why not listening to your body can block healing (whether or not it's unintentional), the key difference between consciously ignoring your body and being unaware of what it needs, the benefits of writing your body's owner's manual, how trauma can make it harder to manage your symptoms, acknowledging that rest and awareness are essential for healing, how undiagnosed or undertreated health conditions can get in the way of your healing journey, underlying conditions that Tami had to address as a part of her fibro journey, advocating for yourself and finding medical professionals who listen, how fibromyalgia amplifies other sources of pain, the importance of being realistic and managing expectations, why some people may not be ready, willing, or able to do the work required for improvement, when it's okay not to do the work, support for those facing financial or geographic limitations, and more.     Note: This episode is not meant to be medical advice. Every person and every situation is unique. The information you learn in this episode should be shared and discussed with your own healthcare providers. To learn more about the resources mentioned in this episode, visit the show notes. 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 complimentary consultation with a Certified Fibromyalgia Coach®.

PEACEFUL MIND PODCAST — EPISODE 331 Motherhood with Fibromyalgia: Finding Strength in Chronic Illness Danielle is joined by her coaching client Allie, a mom who has been living with fibromyalgia for over 13 years. What started as a physical fall led to a diagnosis that quietly reshaped everything about the way Allie mothered, moved through the world, and thought about herself. In this honest, unhurried conversation, Allie shares what it was really like — the guilt, the grief, the invisible struggle of looking fine while feeling anything but — and what changed when she stopped fighting her limitations and started working with them. If you are navigating a chronic illness, a health challenge, or any season that has forced you to let go of the mom you thought you were going to be, this episode will make you feel deeply seen. And if you're not, Allie's story carries wisdom that applies to any woman who has had to rebuild her expectations and find a new kind of strength. In This Episode You'll Learn: What fibromyalgia actually is — and why it's called an invisible illness How Allie shifted from surviving to thriving as a mom with a chronic condition The lies she believed about herself early on — and what she knows now that she wishes she had known then What her daughter, now 23, says about growing up with a mom who had to do things differently Why life coaching — not chronic illness coaching — became the turning point in her journey What Allie would say to a mom who has just been diagnosed with something and is grieving the life she thought she would have Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here Related Episodes If this topic resonated with you, these episodes may also help: #233 — Self-Compassion: The Key to a Peaceful Mind #266 — How to Handle Anything: A 3-Step Formula #246 — How to Free Yourself From Unmet Expectations: The Manual Edition

You're the one everyone leans on. The one who reads the room, holds it all together, always knows the right thing to say. You are surrounded by people who love you, and yet no one in your life truly knows the woman underneath.For the women carrying chronic illness and autoimmune disease, the emotional patterns underneath the symptoms are rarely the ones you'd expect, and this is one almost no one ever connects to their body. But the cost of going through your life unseen is real, and it shows up in places you would never think to look.In this episode, you'll discover:How a lifetime of not being truly seen may be driving the symptoms no one can explainThe hidden habit keeping you invisible, even to the people closest to youWhat changes in your body when you stop hiding and let yourself be seenYou might already sense your emotions and your health are connected, but untangling it feels like one more enormous thing to take on. So I made it simple. My free ChatGPT prompt takes your actual symptoms and shows you what could be going on underneath them in under thirty seconds. No digging. No working it out on your own. Right now, it is completely free, and that will not always be the case. CLICK HERE before that changes.Research referenced in this episode - PMID: 17854483.For women navigating Chronic Illness, Autoimmune Disease, IBS, Digestive Disorders, Migraines, Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, Pain, PCOS, and Endometriosis.

In this episode, I talk about one of the most common questions I hear from women with chronic migraines: “Does anyone else here also have fibromyalgia?” I explain why I don't see these as two separate problems happening at the same time, but as two expressions of the same deeper issue in the body. I walk through the connection between widespread pain, migraines, substance P, and what I believe is really going on underneath both conditions. If you've ever felt like you were unlucky enough to have both, this episode will give you a very different and much more hopeful way to understand your symptoms. If you're ready to address the root drivers of your migraines, you can book a free consultation at the link below: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/apply Free Training: 5 Proven Steps to Being Migraine Free (Even if you think you've already tried everything.) https://www.drlesliecisar.com/5SHMN Connect with us: Website: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/ Free Facebook Group: Healing Migraines Naturally, with Leslie Cisar, ND Ready to try something radically different that actually works? Read more about my approach here: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/map In health,Dr. Leslie Cisar

If you've heard of the Autoimmune Protocol but felt like it was too restrictive to even try — or you've done it and wondered if you were doing it right — this episode is worth your time. I sat down with Mickey Trescott, one of the key people behind AIP, to talk about her new book The New AIP. We get into the actual clinical research (IBD, Hashimoto's, and RA studies), what the results really showed, and the newly formalized Modified AIP pathway that makes the protocol far more accessible than most people realize. We also bust the biggest myth about AIP — that it's just a restrictive diet — and talk about what the protocol actually involves beyond food, how long you should stay in elimination, when to troubleshoot if it's not working, and what the long game looks like when you're living with a chronic condition. Mickey also shares her own recent health setback — a new psoriatic arthritis diagnosis 15 years into her journey — and what she actually did about it. Practical, research-backed, and refreshingly honest. For the complete show notes, links and transcripts, visit inspiredliving.show/248

When I'm better, I'll travel. When I'm better, I'll take that class. When I'm better, I'll finally say yes. If you live with chronic illness, you've probably said some version of this more times than you can count…It sounds patient. Responsible, even. But that one small sentence may be doing something to your body that you've never connected to how you feel. It's one of the most common emotional patterns I see in the women I work with and most of them have no idea they're even doing it. In this mini, I'll show you what it's quietly costing you, and a simple shift to turn it around.In this episode, you'll discover:Why the phrase "when I'm better, I'll…" keeps your real life permanently out of reachWhat that habit of waiting signals to your body without you realising itA two-step way to start living a version of what you want at your current capacityThe "when I'm better, I'll…" habit is rarely the only pattern running underneath your symptoms. If you want to uncover the others, my free ChatGPT prompt connects the physical symptoms you're living with to the emotional patterns that may be driving them, in under 30 seconds. Right now it's completely free — and that won't always be the case. CLICK HERE!For women navigating Chronic Illness, Autoimmune Disease, IBS, Digestive Disorders, Migraines, Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, Pain, PCOS, and Endometriosis.

You spend a lot of time wishing you could go back to who you were before chronic illness.This episode is going to challenge that wish completely. Because the woman you miss, the one with the energy, the plans, the freedom to say yes, wasn't who you think she was. The longing to get her back may be the very thing keeping your body stuck, in a way no one has explained to you. It's one of the emotional patterns I see most in women with chronic illness and one almost no one connects to their symptoms.In this episode, you'll discover:The specific grief almost every woman with chronic illness carries without naming itThe truth about who that pre-illness version of you actually wasThe shift that ends the longing for a life you can't go back toThe mornings I described in this episode aren't years away. My 7-day audio series is built to help you start reaching for them now — getting out of your head and back to actually living. The women who've been through it share what shifted for them in a single week. CLICK HERE to learn what's possible for you.For women navigating Chronic Illness, Autoimmune Disease, IBS, Digestive Disorders, Migraines, Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, Pain, PCOS, and Endometriosis.

If you've been doing everything right and still feel exhausted, anxious, and like your body just won't cooperate — this episode is for you. I sat down with Dr. Scott Sherr, a board-certified internal medicine physician and COO of Troscriptions, to talk about the sympathetic spiral: a chronic fight-or-flight loop most people don't even know they're in. And here's what surprised me most — you don't have to feel stressed to be stuck in it. We get into why your cellular energy and your anxiety are locked in a loop, what mitochondrial dysfunction actually means for your daily life, and how a specific sequence of support can help you finally start feeling better. We also go deep on methylene blue — the history, how it works, the right dosing range, and the sourcing and safety details that most people skip (including who should absolutely not use it). Plus: why GABA deficiency is so common, how to calm your nervous system without sedating yourself, and why sleep is a full-day practice — not just a bedtime routine. For the complete show notes, links and transcripts, visit inspiredliving.show/247

Ashleigh Lindemann spent 17 years in pain before anyone could tell her why. Starting at age 15 with what turned out to be endometriosis, she navigated misdiagnoses, eight prescription medications out of Cleveland Clinic, and 17 surgeries, including the hip surgery that finally uncovered the answer hiding in plain sight. Refusing to accept a lifetime on Cymbalta and Neurontin, Ashleigh took the slow, determined road toward natural healing — and eventually found PEMF therapy (Pulsed Electromagnetic Field therapy), a technology she describes as earthing and grounding "on steroids." Now the owner of Pulse for Life LLC in Post Falls, Idaho, Ashleigh uses PEMF, red light therapy, and hyperbaric oxygen to help clients reduce inflammation, accelerate healing, and give their cells the energy God designed them to run on.HealingStrong's mission is to educate, equip and empower our group leaders and group participants through their journey with cancer or other chronic illnesses, and know there is HOPE. We bring this hope through educational materials, webinars, guest speakers, conferences, community small group support and more.Please take advantage of our FREE resources below to help you along your health and healing journey:Support Group DirectoryHolistic Curriculum - Participant GuideSupport Our Mission - DonateAdditional Health ResourcesListen to Previous EpisodesWebsite: healingstrong.org

Women with chronic illness and autoimmune disease know this pattern too well. Your symptoms have been manageable, you have been coexisting with your flare ups, getting through your days and the moment you finally take time off, your body completely falls apart.Researchers call this the let-down effect, and the emotional patterns underneath it explain why your body only lets you crash when you stop.In this mini, you'll discover:Why your body waits until you stop to crash and what is actually happening when it doesHow the let-down effect keeps women with chronic illness stuck in a cycle they cannot outrunOne daily practice that gives your body permission to catch up before it forces you toIf you want to identify the emotional patterns connected to your specific symptoms, use my free ChatGPT prompt to find out in under 30 seconds. Right now it is completely free and that will not always be the case. CLICK HERE before that changes.For women navigating Chronic Illness, Autoimmune Disease, IBS, Digestive Disorders, Migraines, Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, Pain, PCOS, and Endometriosis.

You're not imagining your fibromyalgia pain or symptoms. Discover common fibromyalgia causes and triggers, and learn how to find fibromyalgia relief by addressing the underlying issue.0:00 Introduction: Fibromyalgia explained 0:42 Fibromyalgia causes and triggers 1:45 Low vitamin D and fibromyalgia3:19 Mitochondrial damage and fibromyalgia symptoms5:00 What to do for fibromyalgia relief5:31 Fibromyalgia research and recovery7:58 Fixing low vitamin D 8:39 Magnesium deficiency and fibromyalgia symptoms 10:34 More fibromyalgia relief tips

"Good care changes how your body experiences what's happening to you." - Tami Stackelhouse Have you ever felt tension as you walked into a medical appointment, already bracing yourself for a bad experience? Tami talks about a sort of "doctor PTSD that comes with too many experiences with practitioners where you had to explain your fibromyalgia symptoms for the hundredth time just to feel dismissed, minimized, or just passed along. After enough difficult experiences, it's easy to start believing that good care is a bonus instead of something we genuinely deserve. When you live with a chronic illness like fibromyalgia, care matters on a nervous system level. Feeling safe, informed, supported, and understood doesn't just change your emotions. It changes how your body experiences pain, stress, fear, and recovery. The way you're cared for can completely shape how your body responds to that experience. The same is true for how you care for yourself. Rest, preparation, support, comfort, medication, boundaries, asking for help - that's support for a nervous system that's already carrying a lot. In this episode, Tami talks about why good medical care changes the entire physical, emotional, and nervous system experience for people with fibromyalgia, her fantastic experience getting a mammogram-assisted biopsy, how lived experience can deepen empathy in healthcare, practicing unapologetic self-care, the importance of planning for recovery time, recognizing the nervous system impact of medical stress, advocating for your needs with family, employers, and your support system during difficult periods, how the right care can physically change the body's experience, whole-person care that recognizes both physical and emotional realities, practicing more self-kindness and challenging the harsh inner critic, and more.     Note: This episode is not meant to be medical advice. Every person and every situation is unique. The information you learn in this episode should be shared and discussed with your own healthcare providers. To learn more about the resources mentioned in this episode, visit the show notes. 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 complimentary consultation with a Certified Fibromyalgia Coach®.  

The gut brain axis is one of the most researched areas in modern science and one of the most ignored in chronic illness treatment.If you have been eliminating foods, following protocols and managing digestive disorders for years without lasting results, the missing piece has nothing to do with what is on your plate.In this episode, you'll discover:Why your gut keeps flaring even when your diet is perfectThe emotional pattern that physically disrupts digestion — and why most women completely miss itOne practical shift that changes your gut environment immediately without cutting another food groupIf you want to identify the emotional patterns connected to your specific symptoms, use my free ChatGPT prompt to find out in under 30 seconds. Right now it is completely free and that will not always be the case. CLICK HERE before that changes.For women navigating Chronic Illness, Autoimmune Disease, IBS, Digestive Disorders, Migraines, Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, Pain, PCOS, and Endometriosis.

Could your home be the reason you're not getting better?I sat down with Paul Kealey, founder of EcoBuilt, to talk about something most of us never think to question — the air inside our homes. Paul has spent nearly 25 years in construction, and what he shares might change how you see your living space entirely. We get into why new homes aren't automatically healthier (studies suggest over 25% have hidden mold inside the walls), how bedroom CO2 levels can hit 5x what's outside — quietly wrecking your sleep and your body's ability to detox overnight — and why "energy efficient" and "healthy" are not the same thing. Paul also walks through three tests any homeowner can run right now to find out if their home is working against them: a mold dust swab test, a CO2 and humidity monitor, and an energy audit. If you're dealing with an autoimmune condition, chronic fatigue, or symptoms that never quite have an explanation, this one is for you. For the complete show notes, links and transcripts, visit inspiredliving.show/246

Anxiety and chronic illness are rarely talked about together and almost never in the way that actually matters.Because the anxiety most women with chronic illness carry is not about their life. It is about their own body. And that specific fear, being afraid of the one thing you can never get distance from, creates an emotional pattern that quietly changes your relationship with your body in ways that make healing significantly harder. In this mini, you'll discover:Why anxiety about your own body is fundamentally different from any other kind of fear — and why it never switches offHow that fear pulls you out of your body and turns you into someone who surveils it rather than someone who lives in itOne powerful question that reveals exactly where your relationship with your body stands right nowIf you want to understand which emotional patterns may be driving your specific symptoms, use my free ChatGPT prompt to find out in under 30 seconds. Right now, it is completely free and that will not always be the case. CLICK HERE before that changes.For women navigating Chronic Illness, Autoimmune Disease, IBS, Digestive Disorders, Migraines, Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, Pain, PCOS, and Endometriosis.

In this episode of the Diamond Effect Podcast, Maggie sits down with Sanne Kiilerich, CEO and founder of ANF Academy. What began as a personal search for relief after Sanne developed fibromyalgia and chronic pain became a 14+ year journey into building a global company focused on nervous system support and frequency-based wellness.This conversation is equal parts health, entrepreneurship, and leadership in fast-changing times. Sanne shares what she learned the hard way about running on empty, why she believes the nervous system is the foundation of performance, and how she thinks entrepreneurs (and parents) can protect their energy without living under rigid “perfect routine” rules.In this episode, we talk about:- Sanne's path from fashion and the “hamster wheel” of entrepreneurship to a health crisis that forced reinvention- A simple explanation of frequency therapy and why she calls it “plug-and-play” for busy people- The difference between optimizing your health with freedom vs following strict biohacking routines that don't fit real life- Why sleep and recovery are non-negotiables for sustainable performance (and how wearables can help track progress)- Leading a global business in the AI era: faster execution, higher expectations, and the new leadership challenge of keeping quality high- Sanne's perspective on raising kids for the future: critical thinking, cultural adaptability, and learning through real-world experience- A message for entrepreneurs with an idea: test it, iterate, and stop waiting for permissionMemorable ideas to listen for:- Why “reinventing yourself every Monday” is becoming the new normal for leaders- The shift from long-term business plans to short, flexible planning cycles- The mindset of building something people don't understand yet — and staying committed anywayConnect with Sanne on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sanne-kiilerich-b69417/ Connect with ANF:Practitioner education: ANF Academy —  https://anfacademy.com/ Direct-to-consumer wellness products: ANF Care —  https://anf.care/ Find a practitioner network: ANF Therapy —  https://anftherapy.com/Sports performance programs: ANF Sports Pro —  https://anfsportspro.com/ If you're a high-achieving entrepreneur who's been pushing through exhaustion, let this be your reminder: your business can't outgrow your nervous system.If you enjoyed the episode, share it with a friend who's in a reinvention season, and tag Maggie when it goes live so she can thank you and reshare.

Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D.  Guest: Michael Mueller, M.D.  Fibromyalgia is a chronic health problem commonly seen in a primary care setting. It can be challenging to diagnose and even more so to manage. It can have a devastating effect on a patient's lifestyle, and patients will commonly go from provider to provider seeking relief for their chronic symptoms. We now have a better understanding of the pathophysiology of fibromyalgia; unfortunately, the treatment remains less than optimal. What do we know regarding the cause of the symptoms in fibromyalgia? How can we efficiently establish a diagnosis in patients with the condition without excessive testing? How do we explain the disorder to patients and what's the long-term outlook for patients? These are some of the questions I'll be asking my guest, Dr. Michael Mueller, an internist in the Division of General Internal Medicine at the Mayo Clinic as we discuss “Fibromyalgia”.  Connect with us! Mayo Clinic Talks Podcast Season 6 | Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development 

What if the discipline, the drive and the work ethic that made you successful at everything else in your life is the reason your chronic illness is not getting better?Most women with autoimmune disease and chronic illness have never considered that the emotional patterns driving their symptoms might include the way they are approaching healing itself.In this episode, you'll discover:Why the women doing the most work on themselves are often the ones whose bodies are responding the leastHow obsessive focusing on getting better actually keeps your body in a state that makes progress virtually impossibleOne shift that separates women who are performing healing from women who are actually healingIf you want to know what emotional patterns may be driving your specific symptoms, use my free ChatGPT prompt to find out in under 30 seconds. Right now, it is completely free and that will not always be the case. CLICK HERE before that changes.For women navigating Chronic Illness, Autoimmune Disease, IBS, Digestive Disorders, Migraines, Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, Pain, PCOS, and Endometriosis.

"Your doctor not having answers doesn't mean there aren't answers." - Tami Stackelhouse One of the hardest parts of living with fibromyalgia is what happens after the diagnosis. Maybe you finally get a name for what's happening, but then instead of clarity, you're handed a pamphlet, a prescription with no explanation, or generic advice to manage stress and exercise more. You're left with unanswered questions that over time can make you start believing that maybe this is just how things are have to be. Unfortunately, most medical training doesn't spend much time on treating fibromyalgia so even doctors who want to help may never have been taught how to do so. That doesn't mean your situation is hopeless. It just means there are gaps in the system and you probably have to expand your support system to get the best possible outcome for your life with fibromyalgia. In this episode, Tami discusses the common experience of feeling dismissed, unheard, or neglected by doctors, how repeated disappointment can slowly create a sense of hopelessness, why many doctors don't have better answers for fibromyalgia despite wanting to help, the little pain management training many medical schools provide, why a doctor not having answers doesn't mean there are no answers, the importance of becoming an expert on your own body, why the goal is has to be more than just symptom management, the value of building an fibro support team, how the Fibromyalgia Wellness Style℠ Quiz can help identify your strengths and challenges, why we need to redefine fibromyalgia awareness, and more.   Note: This episode is not meant to be medical advice. Every person and every situation is unique. The information you learn in this episode should be shared and discussed with your own healthcare providers. To learn more about the resources mentioned in this episode, visit the show notes. 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 complimentary consultation with a Certified Fibromyalgia Coach®.  

Two women have told a BBC Panorama investigation they were raped during the filming of one of Channel 4's biggest shows, Married at First Sight UK, while a third has described an allegation of a non-consensual sex act. Channel 4 has now removed all episodes of the programme from its streaming and linear services and commissioned an external review of welfare on the show. The programme makers CPL have said its welfare system was ‘gold standard'. Nuala McGovern is joined by BBC News' Lizo Mzimba and Helen Wood, Professor of Media and Cultural Studies at the University of Aston in Birmingham.Many women live with fibromyalgia for life - chronic pain, exhaustion, brain fog - with no clear cure. But some doctors say that for women with breast implants, the story may be different. Rheumatology Professor Jan Willem Cohen Tervaer from the University of Alberta explains why some patients improve after their implants are removed, and why he believes the condition of Breast Implant Illness deserves recognition from the medical community. Nuala is also joined by Professor Lynda Wyld, President Elect of the Association of Breast Surgeons in the UK to explain the position currently held by the medical profession in the UK. We discuss a new play that unfolds entirely in the ladies loos. April Hope Miller wrote and performs in ‘Flush', it was a hit at the Edinburgh Fringe and it's just opened at the Arcola Theatre in London. April and co-star Jazz Jenkins tell Nuala why the real drama on any night out is always to be found in the women's toilets. And why it took an ensemble cast of five, playing no less 16 different characters between them, to capture something universal about women's lives.School closures in England may be disproportionately affecting children with special educational needs and disabilities. File on Four Investigates has been looking into this in the run up to government reforms of the SEND system, and Nuala is joined by BBC education reporter and former primary school teacher Hayley Clarke. Presenter: Nuala McGovern Producer: Helen Fitzhenry

Welcome to this week's episode of Schauer Thoughts, we are continuing our discussion of May health observances, as well as why I think “whiny women” is the most IRONIC label and we'll also be touching on the emerging Hantavirus outbreak. Please make sure to check out all the resources below, it is important to stay informed *especially* as an American, considering *gestures to current administration.* I just want to take the time to say, if you have chronic pain, I absolutely believe you. The world has been cruel and made you hide, belittled you, gaslit you, and that is a massive load of BS. It is cruel, unfair, and outright wrong - I am sending you support, resources, and will continue researching and speaking out because no one should ever have to “suck it up.” Also, the part about getting advised by a group of people with pain medication addictions is a joking suggestion. However, it would behoove everyone to get acquainted with the addiction community, seeing as how a lot of these conversations involve us but do not actually involve us as individuals. -If you're tired of overthinking every interaction, try Hily Dating App. Download Hily Dating App from the App Store or Google Play, or visit https://hily.com — Book Resources — Tell Me Where It Hurts: The New Science of Pain and How to Heal - Rachel Zoffness, PhD ADHD: Body and Mind: A Compassionate Guide to Rewilding Your Nervous System with Neuroscience, Nutrition, and Gut-Brain Health - Dr. Miguel Toribio-Mateas An Elegant Defense: The Extraordinary New Science of the Immune System - Matt Richtel Attention: Beyond Mindfulness - Gay Watson Organ Speak: What It Really Means to Listen to Our Bodies - Giulia Enders — “Whiny Woman” & Laryngeal Manifestations Resources — The Whiny Woman, written by Dr. Mary Claire Haver, MD Role of the periaqueductal grey in vocal expression of emotion The role of the periaqueductal grey in vocal behavior Chronic Pain Syndromes and Their Laryngeal Manifestations Laryngeal Involvement in Connective Tissue Disorders. Is it Important for Patient Management?  Functional Voice Problems Are More Common in Several Chronic Pain Syndromes  Chronic Pain and Voice Disorders: The Brain Learns Pain  - The article from a speech therapist. Laryngeal involvement in systemic lupus erythematosus  A Case of Hoarseness with Acute Back Pain - Cardiovocal Syndrome Revisited  Rheumatologic Disease in Fibromyalgia and Impact on Voice — “Leaky Gut” Resources — Leaky Gut Syndrome: Myths and Management - ADHD Mind and Body also mentions “leaky gut” syndrome and that author is a neuroscientist and nutritionist The Wahls Diet for Multiple Sclerosis: A Conversation with Terry Wahls, MD, and Robert Rountree, MD - Information on “leaky gut syndrome” from a licensed medical professional with a peer-reviewed, open access medical journal.  — Hantavirus Resources — Hantavirus Fact Sheet by World Health Organization  -It's best to check in with their ‘Newsroom' periodically. What you need to know about hantavirus, the infection at the center of a deadly cruise ship outbreak Trump administration cut funding to study hantavirus, the virus behind the deadly cruise ship outbreak CJas999 - virologist  - Absolutely amazing virologist to follow who's offering up-to-date information, nuance, and reassurance. Spillover: Animal Infections and the Next Human Pandemic - David Quammen  — Trauma Resources: Collective & Healthcare Professionals —  Reclaiming Your Life from Medical Trauma: Recognize the Symptoms, Find Treatment That Works, and Heal Your Brain and Body - James C. Jackson PsyD - This one literally just came out on April 28 so it's very up-to-date and is for chronic and critical illness, painful procedures, pregnancy and labor, as well as caregiving Book: Collective Trauma, Collective Healing - Jack Saul Collective Trauma - Respond Effectively as an Organization  — North Atlantic Books Part —  (Absolutely NOT Sponsored but I AM VERY MUCH WILLING TO BE) Queer Expressions: Expressive Art and Somatic Therapy Practices for Healing Body Trauma - Wenesdae Reim Ifrach, REAT, CLAT Healing the Land Teaches Us Who We Are: How Indigenous Cultural Resistance Can Restore the Earth, Recover Community, and Create Sustainable Futures - Maceo Carrillo Martinet, PhD https://www.northatlanticbooks.com/ - Absolutely INCREDIBLE amount of somatic books. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices