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The Starting GateThe Starting GateEpisode 30: Beyond the Joint Pain: Understanding Autoimmune Arthritis & Fibromyalgia with Rheumatologist Dr. Olga PinkstonSend us a textIf you've ever wondered whether your fatigue, joint pain, or brain fog could be more than "just stress," this episode is for you.  We sit down with rheumatologist Dr. Olga Pinkston to demystify inflammatory arthritis and fibromyalgia- how they show up, how they’re diagnosed, and why lifestyle choices matter.   Learn how food, movement, rest, and stress management aren’t just supportive—they’re essential in managing autoimmune conditions. Whether you’ve been recently diagnosed or are seeking answers to persistent joint pain, this episode provides a clear, compassionate path to better understanding and managing...2025-05-211h 11Mind Your Fibromyalgia PodcastMind Your Fibromyalgia PodcastWhat is your stress load?Season 2 Episode 42 -What is your stress load?Take your ACE survey to calculate your ACE score:  https://stopabusecampaign.org/take-your-ace-test/Full transcript to this episode: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1890983/13274871References and resources:https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/acestudy/https://acestoohigh.com/aces-101/https://stopabusecampaign.org/Get Season 1 podcast guide:  https://www.rheumcoach.com/season1Use this guide to track your progress as you listen to the episodes. It has a list of all episodes included in 1st season, with checkboxes to ma...2023-07-2421 minMind Your Fibromyalgia PodcastMind Your Fibromyalgia PodcastHow your childhood may have affected your healthSeason 2 Episode 41 - How your childhood may have affected your healthTake your ACE survey to calculate your ACE score:  https://stopabusecampaign.org/take-your-ace-test/Full transcript to this episode: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1890983/12858246References and resources: https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/acestudy/https://acestoohigh.com/aces-101/https://stopabusecampaign.org/Get Season 1 podcast guide:  https://www.rheumcoach.com/season1Use this guide to track your progress as you listen to the episodes. It has a list of all episodes included in 1st season, wi...2023-05-1614 minMind Your Fibromyalgia PodcastMind Your Fibromyalgia PodcastSeason 2 Introduction - Why do we need to talk about trauma?Episode 40 - Season 2 Introduction -Why do we need to talk about trauma? Get Season 1 podcast guide:  https://www.rheumcoach.com/season1Use this guide to track your progress as you listen to the episodes. It has a list of all episodes included in 1st season, with checkboxes to mark off your completion. It also has a fill-in-the-blank guide to episodes to engage you as you listen - it will keep you focused so you will retain more information. RheumMate membership provides trauma-informed coaching and support for people with autoimmune conditions, ch...2023-05-0120 minMind Your Fibromyalgia PodcastMind Your Fibromyalgia PodcastEnd of the Season 1 ReflectionEpisode 39 - End of the Season 1 ReflectionI am recording the podcast trailer a bit later than I should have. I am approaching the 1st anniversary of releasing my first episode. I announced my 1st episode to the world on November 30th, 2021.   What I envisioned as a resource for my clinic patients has grown into a project I had no idea it would become. It has been listened to in 87 countries and over 3000 cities and downloaded almost 40,000 times.Thank you so much for your listenership and support!  Looking back at my 1st yea...2022-12-0110 minMind Your Fibromyalgia PodcastMind Your Fibromyalgia PodcastThe Pushing & Crashing CycleEpisode 38 - The Pushing & Crashing CyclePlease Rate , Review, & Follow this podcast to get updates.Do you often feel that you are stuck in the pushing & crashing loop? Do you find yourself caught in a frustrating cycle, swinging between overactivity, and forced rest. When your symptoms are low, you push to get as much done as possible because you know you will crash soon enough; the overexertion triggers an increase in symptoms, leading to forced rest or a crash. Resting is usually successful in reducing symptoms and providing needed relief, but then, the pause in...2022-11-2325 minMind Your Fibromyalgia PodcastMind Your Fibromyalgia PodcastInterview by the Support Fibro Network (Melissa Talwar)Episode 37 - Interview by the Support Fibro Network (Melissa Talwar) Please Rate , Review, & Follow this podcast to get updates.The International Support Fibromyalgia Network (Support Fibro) - https://supportfibromyalgia.org/Fibromyalgia Community Conference 2022 - https://hopin.com/events/fibromyalgia-conference/registrationRheumMate membership provides coaching and support for people with autoimmune conditions, chronic pain, and fibromyalgia so you can have the tools to improve pain, stop exhaustion, overwhelm, and survival mode and start living intentionally with plans, goals, and dreams. This membership is intended to...2022-10-3056 minMind Your Fibromyalgia PodcastMind Your Fibromyalgia Podcast30-day challenge: Drinking more waterEpisode 36 - 30-day challenge: Drinking more waterPlease Rate , Review, & Follow this podcast to get updates.Today we are talking about: Drinking Water. It's important because water is essential to good health. Are you getting enough?A disclaimer: this is for your information only. As always, please consult with your doctor, especially if you have kidney disease or heart failure and may be on fluid restriction. So today, we are going to have a short lesson on water.,  why do we need water. Then I will discuss the symptoms of...2022-10-1630 minMind Your Fibromyalgia PodcastMind Your Fibromyalgia PodcastDo you have a compelling reason to change the way you live your life? + RheumMate Membership AnnouncementEpisode 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 t...2022-09-3043 minMind Your Fibromyalgia PodcastMind Your Fibromyalgia PodcastLiving in Survival Mode3 PART LIVE FREE ONLINE WORKSHOP: HEALING FROM THE ROOT: Learn the role of the nervous system in illness and healing.  Register: https://www.rheumcoach.com/workshopPlease share with others!Episode 34 - Living in Survival ModePlease Rate , Review, & Follow this podcast to get updates.Many patients tell me they are not living but merely existing or surviving. In this episode, I discuss how many live in a survival mode that is not a short-lived scenario but an actual long-term way of living. When your nervous system is f...2022-09-1912 minMind Your Fibromyalgia PodcastMind Your Fibromyalgia PodcastFibromyalgia and Grief3 PART LIVE FREE ONLINE WORKSHOP: HEALING FROM THE ROOT: Learn the role of the nervous system in illness and healing.  Register: https://www.rheumcoach.com/workshopPlease share with others!Episode 33 - Fibromyalgia & Grief  and the 5 psychological stages that may lead to acceptance and action. Please Rate , Review, & Follow this podcast to get updates.full transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1890983/11136800In this episode,  I discuss how we and our human brains deal with a chronic illness; how to support each other in this journey fro...2022-09-1324 minMind Your Fibromyalgia PodcastMind Your Fibromyalgia PodcastFibromyalgia and Pelvic Pain (in men and women) - part 2Episode 32 - Fibromyalgia and Pelvic Pain  - part 2Please Rate , Review, & Follow this podcast to get updates.Today I have a special guest - Theresa Feola. We will be talking about pelvic dysfunction in both men and women and available therapies. Theresa is a physical therapist who specializes in pelvic health.  Today is part 2 of the interview, episode 31 is part 1. Today we are talking about  sex and intimacy and how history of trauma can affect pelvic pain and intimacy. Theresa earned a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy degree from The University of P...2022-08-3132 minMind Your Fibromyalgia PodcastMind Your Fibromyalgia PodcastFibromyalgia and Pelvic Pain (in men and women)Episode 31 - Fibromyalgia and Pelvic PainPlease Rate , Review, & Follow this podcast to get updates.Today I have a special guest - Theresa Feola. We will be talking about pelvic dysfunction in both men and women and available therapies. Theresa is a physical therapist who specializes in pelvic health.  During this interview we discuss various dysfunctions of the pelvis- in both men and women, the role of pelvic PT in treatment, how fibromyalgia and pelvic pain or pelvic dysfunction maybe connected, pain after childbearing and sexual trauma and we will touch on the sex a...2022-08-251h 15Mind Your Fibromyalgia PodcastMind Your Fibromyalgia PodcastFibromyalgia and RelationshipsEpisode 30 - Fibromyalgia and Relationships Please Rate , Review, & Follow this podcast to get updates.full transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1890983/11136800In this episode,  I discuss how we and our human brains deal with a chronic illness; how to support each other in this journey from both the perspectives of the patient and their close relationships.Domestic Violence Resources:USA + other Languages: National Domestic Violence Hotline  Hours: 24/7. Languages: English, Spanish and 200+ through interpretation service https://www.thehotline.org/  800-799-7233Nat...2022-08-1526 minMind Your Fibromyalgia PodcastMind Your Fibromyalgia PodcastFibromyalgia and Exercise: Interview with Lauren Eirk - part 3Episode 29 -  Fibromyalgia and Exercise: Interview with Lauren Eirk - part 3Please Rate , Review, & Follow this podcast to get updates.This episode continues education on self-management of fibromyalgia and other chronic pain conditions. Exercise and physical activity are an important part of your well-being.In this episode, we continue talking about physical activity and exercise as it relates to chronic pain and fibro.  We talk about pushing and crashing and how to get back on your exercise wagon if you have "fallen" off your exercise plan and want to quit. Ho...2022-08-0140 minMind Your Fibromyalgia PodcastMind Your Fibromyalgia PodcastFibromyalgia and Exercise: Interview with Lauren Eirk - part 2Episode 28 -  Fibromyalgia and Exercise: Interview with Lauren Eirk - part 2Please Rate , Review, & Follow this podcast to get updates.This episode continues education on self-management of fibromyalgia and other chronic pain conditions. Exercise and physical activity are an important part of your well-being.Today is part 2 of my interview with Lauren Eirk. In this episode we continue talking about physical activity and exercise as it relates to chronic pain and fibro, yoga, more on mindset and how to get you moving! My guest is Lauren Eirk. Sh...2022-07-2434 minMind Your Fibromyalgia PodcastMind Your Fibromyalgia PodcastFibromyalgia and Exercise: Interview with Lauren Eirk - part 1Episode 27 -  Fibromyalgia and Exercise: Interview with Lauren Eirk - part 1Please Rate , Review, & Follow this podcast to get updates.This episode continues education on self-management of fibromyalgia and other chronic pain conditions. Exercise and physical activity are an important part of your well-being.Today we continue talking about physical activity and exercise, but it is a special episode. Today I have my 1st ever podcast guest. So today is part one of my conversation with Lauren Eirk. We are talking about exercise, its importance, how to start, how to g...2022-07-1341 minMind Your Fibromyalgia PodcastMind Your Fibromyalgia PodcastFibromyalgia and ExerciseEpisode 26 - Fibromyalgia and ExercisePlease Rate , Review, & Follow this podcast to get updates.This episode continues education on self-management of fibromyalgia and other chronic pain conditions. Exercise and physical activity are an important part of your well-being. Research and my practical clinical experience show that exercise, regardless of type, reduces pain and depression and improves the overall quality of life. The patients who successfully manage their fibro symptoms universally credit exercise, sleep, and nutrition as essential treatment modalities for controlling their symptoms. These patients may use different exercise types...2022-07-0920 minMind Your Fibromyalgia PodcastMind Your Fibromyalgia PodcastThe Science of SleepEpisode 25 - The Science of SleepPlease Rate , Review, & Follow this podcast to get updates.This episode continues education on self-management of fibromyalgia and other chronic pain conditions. Sleep and rest are an important part of your well-being. Proper sleep is also essential for healing if you have autoimmune diseases, like lupus or RA, or other chronic disorders.Emerging science shows that sleep is the most effective thing we can do to reset our brain and body health each day.  SLEEP IS NOT THE OPPOSITE OF WAKEFULNESS.  Sleep is an es...2022-06-2926 minMind Your Fibromyalgia PodcastMind Your Fibromyalgia PodcastImportance of a healthy microbiomeEpisode 24 - Importance of a healthy microbiomePlease Rate , Review, & Follow this podcast to get updates.This episode continues education on self-management of fibromyalgia and other chronic pain conditions. Food and nutrition are an essential part of your well-being. Proper nutrition is also essential if you have autoimmune diseases, like lupus or RA, or other chronic disorders.Today I am discussing the importance of a healthy microbiome. We talk about the complexity of the GI tract, what the microbiome is, and the role it plays in your health and...2022-06-1826 minMind Your Fibromyalgia PodcastMind Your Fibromyalgia PodcastImproving nutrition: Macronutrients (protein/fat/carbs)Episode 23 - Improving nutrition: MacronutrientsPlease Rate , Review, & Follow this podcast to get updates.This episode continues education on self-management of fibromyalgia and other chronic pain conditions. Food and nutrition are an essential part of your well-being. Proper nutrition is also essential if you have autoimmune diseases, like lupus or RA, or other chronic disorders.Today I will talk about step two: replace. How you can replace or add nutrients into your food plan. I am discussing  macronutrients, three macros - carbohydrates, fats and protein, and why they are important f...2022-06-0214 minMind Your Fibromyalgia PodcastMind Your Fibromyalgia PodcastImproving nutrition: MicronutrientsEpisode 22 - Improving nutrition: MicronutrientsPlease Rate , Review, & Follow this podcast to get updates.This episode continues education on self-management of fibromyalgia and other chronic pain conditions. Food and nutrition are an essential part of your well-being. Proper nutrition is also essential if you have autoimmune diseases, like lupus or RA, or other chronic disorders.Today I will talk about step two: replace. How you can replace or add nutrients into your food plan. I am discussing different micronutrients, vitamins, minerals, etc. and why they are important for your health. 2022-05-2416 minMind Your Fibromyalgia PodcastMind Your Fibromyalgia PodcastAnti-inflammatory Anti-dietEpisode 21 - Anti-inflammatory Anti-dietPlease Rate , Review, & Follow this podcast to get updates.This episode continues education on self-management of fibromyalgia and other chronic pain conditions. Food and nutrition are an essential part of your well-being. Proper nutrition is also essential if you have autoimmune diseases, like lupus or RA, or other chronic disorders.I like to break down problems into logical, doable sections that can be tackled using the power of knowledge while acknowledging that we are humans with the human brain and emotions. I also like to think...2022-05-0912 minMind Your Fibromyalgia PodcastMind Your Fibromyalgia PodcastDo you struggle with diet perfectionism?Episode 20 - Do you struggle  with diet perfectionism?Please Rate , Review, & Follow this podcast.This episode continues education on self-management of fibromyalgia and other chronic pain conditions. Food and nutrition are an essential part of your well-being. Proper nutrition is also essential if you have autoimmune diseases, like lupus or RA, or other chronic disorders. When it comes to nutrition and dietary changes, many people aim to be perfect – perfect diet, follow all the rules, but often start making decisions based on self-criticism and self-loathing, not love. It is har...2022-05-0412 minMind Your Fibromyalgia PodcastMind Your Fibromyalgia PodcastWhat you need to know about sugarEpisode 19 - What you need to know about sugarPlease Rate , Review, & Follow this podcast.This episode continues education on self-management of fibromyalgia and other chronic pain conditions. Food and nutrition are an essential part of your well-being. Proper nutrition is also essential if you have autoimmune diseases, like lupus or RA, or other chronic disorders.  During the last episode, I mentioned the harmful effects of sugar on the nervous system and fibro symptoms. I get a lot of questions about sugar. So this episode is dedicated to sugar. I...2022-04-1733 minMind Your Fibromyalgia PodcastMind Your Fibromyalgia PodcastNutrition for Fibromyalgia - overview - what to eat, what to avoidEpisode 18 - Nutrition for Fibromyalgia - overview - what to eat, what to avoidPlease Rate , Review, & Follow this podcast.This episode continues education on self-management of fibromyalgia and other chronic pain conditions. Food and nutrition are an essential part of your well-being. Proper nutrition is also essential if you have autoimmune diseases, like lupus or RA, or other chronic disorders.This episode continues to discuss how the nervous system and gut influence each other. It explains why it is hard for many patients with fibromyalgia to be consistent with...2022-04-1123 minMind Your Fibromyalgia PodcastMind Your Fibromyalgia PodcastWhy is nutrition so vital for your health and fibromyalgia?Episode 17 - Why is nutrition so vital for your health and fibromyalgia?Please Rate , Review, & Follow this podcast.This episode continues education on self-management of fibromyalgia and other chronic pain conditions. Food and nutrition are an essential part of your well-being. Proper nutrition is also essential if you have autoimmune diseases, like lupus or RA, or other chronic disorders. This episode starts the discussion of how the nervous system and gut influence each other. If your body is dysregulated by prolonged stress, trauma, neglect, chronic or severe illness, like fibro...2022-03-2115 minMind Your Fibromyalgia PodcastMind Your Fibromyalgia PodcastFibromyalgia Pain Science Education - Catastrophizing pain and symptomsEpisode 16 - Fibromyalgia Pain Science Education -   Catastrophizing pain and symptomsPlease Rate , Review, & Follow this podcast.This episode continues pain science education of fibromyalgia and other chronic pain. Today we are talking about catastrophizing thoughts,  what they are, why you have them, how they affect pain and fibro, and how you can unlearn this way of thinking.  Catastrophizing is a cognitive distortion that prompts people to jump to the worst possible conclusion, usually with very limited information or objective reason to lose hope. When a situa...2022-03-1018 minMind Your Fibromyalgia PodcastMind Your Fibromyalgia PodcastMen and Fibromyalgia. It is real, underdiagnosed, and undertreated.Episode 15 - Men & Fibromyalgia. It is real. Underdiagnosed and undertreated.Please Rate , Review, & Follow this podcast.Although fibromyalgia affects more women, about 10% of fibromyalgia patients are men. I think it is underreported and underdiagnosed. This episode covers how fibromyalgia symptoms differ in men and women. Then we will discuss the impact of Fibro on men's lives, relationships, and interactions with their healthcare providers. Often, feelings of shame, embarrassment, and unworthiness drive the lack of seeking help and treatment. This is so far from the truth. Men are worthy of feeling better, and...2022-03-0120 minMind Your Fibromyalgia PodcastMind Your Fibromyalgia PodcastFibromyalgia Pain Science Education - Mind-Body Practice - How to do it - PART 2 scriptEpisode 14 - Fibromyalgia Pain Science Education -   Mind-Body Practice - Somatic Tracking - How to do it - PART 2 - SCRIPT Please Rate , Review, & Follow this podcast.This episode continues pain science education of fibromyalgia. How to do somatic work, using mindfulness technique called somatic tracking. This episode #13  - part 1 -  deconstructs the script and explains exactly how to do it.   Part 2 is just the script - use it to practice or as an example to make your own script. After you listen to #13 , part 1 and 2,  you may find it...2022-02-2207 minMind Your Fibromyalgia PodcastMind Your Fibromyalgia PodcastFibromyalgia Pain Science Education - Mind-Body Practice - How to do it - PART 1Episode 13 - Fibromyalgia Pain Science Education -   Mind-Body Practice - Somatic Tracking - How to do it - PART 1Please Rate , Review, & Follow this podcast.This episode continues pain science education of fibromyalgia. How to do somatic work, using mindfulness technique called somatic tracking. This episode #13  - part 1 -  deconstructs the script and explains exactly how to do it.   Part 2 is just the script - use it to practice or as an example to make your own script. After you listen to #13 , part 1 and 2,  you may find it useful t...2022-02-2217 minMind Your Fibromyalgia PodcastMind Your Fibromyalgia PodcastFibromyalgia Pain Science Education - Mind-Body Practice - Somatic TrackingEpisode 12 - Fibromyalgia Pain Science Education -   Mind-Body Practice - Somatic TrackingPlease Rate , Review, & Follow this podcast.This episode continues pain science education of fibromyalgia. Because pain involves both the mind and the body, mind-body therapies may have the capacity to alleviate pain by changing the way you perceive it. If you've been in pain for a while, your brain may have rewired itself to perceive pain signals even after the signals aren't being sent anymore. The body-mind techniques, including somatic, guide patients to focus on their underlying phy...2022-02-1515 minMind Your Fibromyalgia PodcastMind Your Fibromyalgia PodcastFibromyalgia Pain Science Education - Fear & Pain CycleEpisode 11 - Fibromyalgia Pain Science Education - Fear & Pain CyclePlease Rate , Review, & Follow this podcast.This episode continues pain science education of fibromyalgia. In fibromyalgia, the normal pre-wired by nature to feel fear or danger signals is dysregulated. The nervous system is more sensitive and gets activated more frequently into a danger state, the flight or fight response; it experiences a fear whole lot more often and longer than someone who has a more balanced nervous system. Additionally, how the brain reacts reinforces the experiences as dangerous or sa...2022-02-0814 minMind Your Fibromyalgia PodcastMind Your Fibromyalgia PodcastFibromyalgia Pain Science Education - Fibro Pain and NeuroplasticityEpisode 10 - Fibromyalgia Pain Science Education - - Fibro Pain and Neuroplasticity Please Rate , Review, & Follow this podcast.This episode continues pain science education of fibromyalgia. Neuroplasticity is a general umbrella term that refers to the brain's ability to modify, change, and adapt in structure and function throughout life and response to experience. The brain cells and neurons can make the circuit and network changes resulting from learning a new ability, environmental influences, practice, physical and psychological stress.Brain cells are "neurons that fire together, wire together." When your b...2022-01-3018 minMind Your Fibromyalgia PodcastMind Your Fibromyalgia PodcastFibromyalgia Pain Science Education - Stress part 3Episode 9 - Fibromyalgia Pain Science Education - Stress part 3Please Rate , Review, & Follow this podcast.This episode continues pain science education of fibromyalgia. We continue the discussion about how pain and stress are related.You need to understand that thoughts and beliefs influence the degree of pain, severity, and coping with pain. Automatic thoughts – frequently occurring, situation-driven, thoughts often happen without our input or consciousness. They are automatic, without awareness, but influence the ultimate selection of the coping strategy. We have beliefs about pain – the nat...2022-01-2620 minMind Your Fibromyalgia PodcastMind Your Fibromyalgia PodcastFibromyalgia Pain Science Education - Stress part 2Episode 8 - Fibromyalgia Pain Science Education - Stress part 2Please Rate , Review, & Follow this podcast.This episode continues pain science education of fibromyalgia.We continue the discussion about how pain and stress are related.Our brain appraises every situation we encounter through primary and secondary appraisals. Every situation, experience, circumstance, and body sensation, including pain, is judged by our brain as harmless or stressful; it is instantaneous and automatic. Harmless experience does not activate the stress response of the nervous system. Stressful situations will fu...2022-01-1614 minMind Your Fibromyalgia PodcastMind Your Fibromyalgia PodcastFibromyalgia Pain Science Education - Stress part 1Episode 7 - Fibromyalgia Pain Science Education - Stress part 1This episode continues pain science education of fibromyalgia. We start the discussion about how pain and stress are related. Many of my patients tell me that they experience fibro flares when they are under a lot of stress. Stress is a situation that is difficult to cope with, and that creates a reaction in the body – physical, mental, emotional, and behavioral. Different people cope with circumstances differently and have different reactions to a similar situation. Pain is a major ongoing stressor. It produces ev...2022-01-0911 minMind Your Fibromyalgia PodcastMind Your Fibromyalgia PodcastFibromyalgia Pain Science Education: Introduction to pain processingEpisode 6 - Fibromyalgia Pain Science Education: what do toddlers, a magic trick, and fibro pain have in common? This episode starts the pain education series. In this episode, I am talking about the foundation of pain science. Most of us think of pain as directly linked to body damage or tissue injury. I will explain how pain does not necessarily mean damage. Anticipation of pain, stress, emotions, memories, and many other triggers can trigger the sensation of pain. This is an important concept that must be understood if you want to find a solution for pain...2021-12-2012 minMind Your Fibromyalgia PodcastMind Your Fibromyalgia PodcastFibromyalgia treatment - Do you care for yourself? 6 types of self-careEpisode 5 - Fibromyalgia treatment - Do you care for yourself? 6 types of self-careThis 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 & friendswww.FaceBook/com/rheumcoach    - lots more information about fibro2021-12-1019 minMind Your Fibromyalgia PodcastMind Your Fibromyalgia PodcastFibromyalgia treatment - what can you do right now?Episode 4 Fibromyalgia treatment - what can you do right now? 2021-12-0524 minMind Your Fibromyalgia PodcastMind Your Fibromyalgia PodcastFibromyalgia treatment overviewEpisode 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-diagnosedwww.rheumcoach.com - my websitewww.rheumcoach.com/FibroCard - Download your free copy of the "Fibromyalgia is real" postcard to...2021-11-2813 minMind Your Fibromyalgia PodcastMind Your Fibromyalgia PodcastHow is fibromyalgia diagnosed?Episode 2 - How is fibromyalgia diagnosed?  Fibromyalgia is a real, painful condition. The latest guidelines for diagnosis were published in 2016 and you can find them below. To be diagnosed with fibro, you need to have at least three months of widespread pain or pain all over with other fibro symptoms. Other conditions that may mimic fibro need to be excluded, but you can have fibromyalgia  along with other painful conditions, like degenerative disease, chronic back pain, and autoimmune conditions, as well as sleep Apnea and depression. Is it not a diagnosis of exclusion. Accepting the Fibro is...2021-11-2811 minMind Your Fibromyalgia PodcastMind Your Fibromyalgia PodcastWhat is fibromyalgia?Episode 1 - What is fibromyalgia?The first episode of the podcast covers the fibro basics - what is fibromyalgia, who is at risk of developing fibromyalgia, and the symptoms.You can see the full transcript:  https://www.buzzsprout.com/1890983/9580631-what-is-fibromyalgiawww.rheumcoach.com - my websitewww.rheumcoach.com/FibroCard - Download your free copy of the "Fibromyalgia is real" postcard to share with your family & friendswww.FaceBook/com/rheumcoach - lots more information about fibro  Disclaimer: This podcast provides information on...2021-11-2016 minMind Your Fibromyalgia PodcastMind Your Fibromyalgia PodcastThe season 1 Trailer, aka End of the Season 1 ReflectionThe season 1  Trailer, aka End of the Season 1 ReflectionI am recording the podcast trailer a bit later than I should have. I am approaching the 1st anniversary of releasing my first episode. I announced my 1st episode to the world on November 30th, 2021.   What I envisioned as a resource for my clinic patients has grown into a project I had no idea it would become. It has been listened to in 87 countries and over 3000 cities and downloaded almost 40,000 times.Thank you so much for your listenership and support!  Looking back at my 1...2021-10-3108 min