Mind Your Fibromyalgia Podcast

Season 2 Episode 43 Mind Your Hormones: Perimenopause, Menopause, and Fibromyalgia - Here's What You Need to Know My practice in Louisville KY - https://www.wholehealthrheum.com/ Please 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 podcast website If you are not part of my newsletter, please sign up; the link to sign up is on my website https://www.rheumco...

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/1890983/13274871 References 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/season1 Use this guide to track your progress as you listen to...

Season 2 Episode 41 - How your childhood may have affected your health 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/1890983/12858246 References 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/season1 Use this guide to track your p...

Episode 40 - Season 2 Introduction -Why do we need to talk about trauma? 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 trauma-...

Episode 39 - End of the Season 1 Reflection I 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...

Episode 38 - The Pushing & Crashing Cycle Please 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 usu...

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/registration RheumMate membership provides coaching and support for people with autoimmune conditions, chronic pain, and fibromyalgia so you can have the tools to improve pa...

Episode 36 - 30-day challenge: Drinking more water Please 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., ...

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 ...

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/workshop Please share with others! Episode 34 - Living in Survival Mode Please 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...

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/workshop Please 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/1890983/11136800 In this episode, I discuss how we and our human brain...

Episode 32 - Fibromyalgia and Pelvic Pain - part 2 Please 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 intimac...

Episode 31 - Fibromyalgia and Pelvic Pain Please 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 dysfunctio...

Episode 30 - Fibromyalgia and Relationships Please Rate , Review, & Follow this podcast to get updates. full transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1890983/11136800 In 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: Engl...

Episode 29 - Fibromyalgia and Exercise: Interview with Lauren Eirk - part 3 Please 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 bac...

Episode 28 - Fibromyalgia and Exercise: Interview with Lauren Eirk - part 2 Please 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...

Episode 27 - Fibromyalgia and Exercise: Interview with Lauren Eirk - part 1 Please 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 w...

Episode 26 - Fibromyalgia and Exercise Please 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 un...

Episode 25 - The Science of Sleep Please 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....

Episode 24 - Importance of a healthy microbiome Please 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...

Episode 23 - Improving nutrition: Macronutrients Please 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...

Episode 22 - Improving nutrition: Micronutrients Please 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...

Episode 21 - Anti-inflammatory Anti-diet Please 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 whil...

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...

Episode 19 - What you need to know about sugar 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. During the last episode, I mentioned the harmful effects of sugar on the nervous system and fibro symptoms. I get a...

Episode 18 - Nutrition for Fibromyalgia - overview - what to eat, what to avoid 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 continues to discuss how the nervous system and gut influence each other. It...

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 y...

Episode 16 - Fibromyalgia Pain Science Education - Catastrophizing pain and symptoms Please 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 po...

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, embarrassm...

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 exam...

Episode 13 - Fibromyalgia Pain Science Education - Mind-Body Practice - Somatic Tracking - How to do it - PART 1 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 mak...

Episode 12 - Fibromyalgia Pain Science Education - Mind-Body Practice - Somatic Tracking Please 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...

Episode 11 - Fibromyalgia Pain Science Education - Fear & Pain Cycle Please 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 balan...

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, environme...

Episode 9 - Fibromyalgia Pain Science Education - Stress part 3 Please 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 aut...

Episode 8 - Fibromyalgia Pain Science Education - Stress part 2 Please 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.&n...

Episode 7 - Fibromyalgia Pain Science Education - Stress part 1 This 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 di...

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 con...

Episode 5 - Fibromyalgia treatment - Do you care for yourself? 6 types of self-care This episode focuses on self-care. It is not as simple as eating well and exercising. Learn more about why self-care is essential and what you need to do to embrace it. www.rheumcoach.com - my website www.rheumcoach.com/FibroCard - Download your free copy of the "Fibromyalgia is real" postcard to share with your family & friends www.FaceBook/com/rheumcoach - lots more in...

Episode 4 Fibromyalgia treatment - what can you do right now?

Episode 3 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-diagnosed www.rheumcoach.com - my websi...

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 auto...

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-fibromyalgia www.rheumcoach.com - my website www.rheumcoach.com/FibroCard - Download your free copy of the "Fibromyalgia is real" postcard to share with your family & friends www.FaceBook/com/rheumcoach - lots more information ...

The season 1 Trailer, aka End of the Season 1 Reflection I 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 fo...