Tami Stackelhouse is an award-winning author, founder of the International Fibromyalgia Coaching Institute and executive producer of the documentary Invisible. She's dedicated to helping people with fibromyalgia reclaim control of their bodies and their lives, so they no longer feel trapped by pain, exhaustion or uncertainty.

Fibromyalgia is so often misunderstood, minimised or brushed aside – and yet it affects many women in midlife. I've been wanting to explore this topic for ages and I'm delighted to finally do so with someone who brings both deep expertise and lived experience.

If you're navigating unexplained pain, relentless fatigue, brain fog or simply want to understand this condition better, this conversation is one you won't want to miss.

We also talk about:

-The impact of age and gender on fibromyalgia

-Common misconceptions and stigmas

-Daily life and management strategies

-Tami's personal journey in overcoming fibromyalgia

-The need for more research and awareness

-The historical context of fibromyalgia research

-The gender bias in fibromyalgia treatment

-The complexity of fibromyalgia diagnosis

-Holistic approaches to treatment

-Recent advancements in fibromyalgia research

-Understanding flare-ups and management strategies

And more!

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Feedspot #9 in 40 Best Midlife Podcasts and #7 in 60 Best Women Over 50 Podcasts

You'll find lots of strategies, support, and resources to help make your midlife magnificent at magnificentmidlife.com.

Check out Rachel's online Revitalize Experience, a 6-week intensive small group mentoring experience or 1-1 Midlife Mentoring.