Fibro flares can happen anytime but more often during high stress periods like the holidays which can use up a lot of spoons. Join Ginevra Liptan, a physician with fibromyalgia, and Sharon Waldrop, a board-certified health coach and president of the Fibromyalgia Association, in the second episode of their groundbreaking talk show on fibromyalgia.
In this holiday special, they share three crucial tips to help manage fibromyalgia flares during the busy and stressful holiday season. They discuss the importance of saying no, pacing yourself with the help of the spoon or marble theory, and managing food sensitivities. Tune in for practical advice, heartfelt discussions, and community support for those struggling with fibromyalgia during the holidays.
00:00 Introduction to the Hosts
00:38 Holiday Stress and Fibromyalgia
01:44 Tip 1: Learn to Say No
02:39 Tip 2: Pacing and Spoon Theory
08:07 Tip 3: Managing Food Sensitivities
10:49 Addressing Loneliness During the Holidays
14:20 Building a Supportive Community
15:08 Conclusion and Next Episode Preview
About Sharon: One year after being diagnosed with Fibromyalgia in 1997, Sharon founded a Fibro Support & Education Group in Michigan that has grown into a national 501(c)3 non-profit organization called the Fibromyalgia Association. The Association provides support, education, and advocacy. She became a National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC) to help people manage Fibromyalgia and chronic pain.
Learn more about Sharon and Fibro Coaching at https://www.hwcsharon.com
Learn more about the Fibromyalgia Association at https://www.managefibromyalgia.org/
Join the Fibromyalgia Association community on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/FibroAssociation
About Ginevra: Ginevra Liptan, MD developed fibromyalgia while in medical school at Tufts University. Using herself as a guinea pig was able to find enough effective treatment to get back to school and has dedicated her medical career to treating fibromyalgia. She is board-certified in internal medicine, with additional training in integrative and functional medicine. Learn about her treatment approach to fibromyalgia in her book The FibroManual: A Complete Fibromyalgia Treatment Guide for You and Your Doctor available on Amazon here https://amzn.to/41lgk4I
Learn more about Dr. Ginevra and sign up for her email newsletter at https://www.drginevra.com/
Learn more about the show at https://www.thefibroshow.com