Official Proclamations for Fibromyalgia Awareness with Melissa Swanson
1 in 16 people in the US are affected by fibromyalgia, and 1 in 13 women specifically—that's about 6.4% of the population. To put these statistics in perspective, breast cancer affects 1 in 8 women, c...
6 Touko 202537min
Powerful Partnerships: Changing The Face Of Fibromyalgia Education with Dr. Ginevra Liptan and Sharon Waldrop
When you receive a fibromyalgia diagnosis, it's natural to wonder if things will ever get better. With the lack of fibro education in medical schools, many of us received our diagnosis alongside a sta...
22 Huhti 20251h 3min
Start Before You're Ready: Creating A Fibro Life You Love
"Waiting until you feel better to start working on your health is like waiting until you're in shape to start exercising." Have you ever wanted your life or your health to change, but at the same time...
8 Huhti 20251h
Getting Down and Dirty on Getting Clean
"When my fibromyalgia was at its worst, keeping my hair and body clean was the hardest task I had." Struggling with personal hygiene is not something we like to talk about. The stigma and embarrassmen...
25 Maalis 202524min
How To Live Well With Fibromyalgia: Two Essential Strategies
It's okay to push yourself. When we're thinking about life with fibromyalgia, balance is very important. But balance is something that happens in the big picture. It's not about every moment being in ...
11 Maalis 202536min
Fibromyalgia Stories of Hope & Healing #10
If we're open to it, fibromyalgia can be a path to self-discovery and personal growth. It teaches us about ourselves and how to let go of perfectionism and unrealistic expectations. It highlights the ...
26 Helmi 20251h 10min
New Non-Opioid Pain Medication: Journavx
Fibromyalgia is an amplifier: any type of pain we experience, fibromyalgia cranks it up a notch. At the same time, we know that it's crucial to treat pain early. Once we experience an injury or some t...
11 Helmi 20259min
Replay: Special #4: How Do You Become a Certified Fibromyalgia Coach®?
Welcome to the final episode of our special Be a Coach series. So far, I've answered questions about our Certified Fibromyalgia Advisor® class and what it takes to become a Certified Fibromyalgia Coac...
4 Helmi 202535min
