Episodes

Episode 25: The Impact of Juvenile Fibromyalgia on Families with Jara Halfen

December 9, 2019 1:01:36

Jara’s daughter, Lexi was just beginning seventh grade when she fell and ended up with a very mild concussion. It didn't seem like a big deal. Soon after, she was in constant pain and fatigue. It took months to diagnose the cause and even longer to figure out how to help Lexi spring back to life. The entire family...

Episode 24: Practicing Gratitude with Fibromyalgia

November 26, 2019 33:42

"Don't be sorry for me. Fibromyalgia is the best thing that ever happened to me." This may seem like a radical statement, and I know most of you aren’t in this space yet, but even small gestures of gratitude can make a big difference. A growing body of research shows that people who practice gratitude are more optimistic and...

Episode 23: Counseling, Coaching, and Post Traumatic Growth with Dr. Robin Pfaff

November 12, 2019 49:19

Dr. Robin Pfaff was in the closet about her fibromyalgia, working part-time as a psychotherapist and part-time recovering from the toll that work took on her. A big move in January 2017 caused a severe fibromyalgia flare that put her on the couch for months. It was here that she found coaching and the keys to getting her life...