Episode 188: Fibromyalgia, Perfectionism, and Finding A Better Way with Jeannette Rechsteiner
“You are always ignoring something. Are you going to ignore yourself or the dust bunny in the corner?” - Tami Stackelhouse When you’re used to getting things done no matter what, slowing down can feel almost impossible. There’s always another task that needs your attention,...
Episode 187: The Human Care Fibromyalgia Patients Deserve
“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...
Episode 186: When Your Doctor Doesn’t Have Answers for Fibromyalgia
“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...
Fibromyalgia Awareness Day 2026: Getting Your Life Back
“If I could give you one thing for Fibromyalgia Awareness Month, it wouldn’t actually be awareness… it would be your life back.” - Tami Stackelhouse Fibromyalgia Awareness Day and Month can feel emotionally complicated. Awareness matters. Better research, education, and medical care matter. But at...
Episode 185: Is This an Excuse… or Is It Real? The Hidden Impact of Uncertainty
“This isn’t just you being a hot mess… this is real.” - Tami Stackelhouse Have you ever found yourself in a moment where everything feels a little off? Your energy is lower than usual, your brain is foggy, and you keep dropping the ball. At...
Episode 189: When Fibromyalgia Treatment Isn’t Enough
“Instead of asking what else you can try, try asking where else you should look.” - Tami Stackelhouse It’s incredibly frustrating to feel like you’re doing all the things and still not getting your life back. You found a good doctor. You’re taking the medications...