Special #4 - How Do You Become a Certified Fibromyalgia Coach®?

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 Maj 202537min

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 Apr 20251h 3min

"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 Apr 20251h

"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 Mars 202524min

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 Mars 202536min

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 Feb 20251h 10min

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 Feb 20259min

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 Feb 202535min