Fibro Friends

In this episode, we share the music that touches our souls and lifts us up when it all gets to be a bit too much. We talk about some of our favorite songs that have stuck with us through our journeys with chronic illness, songs that have been written by artists who live with chronic illnesses about their illnesses, and we share our new Spotify playlist project that will be specially curated by one of our lovely hosts, Mesha!

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Learn More About the Fibromyalgia Care Society of America:

Website: https://www.fibro.org/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fibrocares

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fibrocares/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/fibrocares

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Follow the Hosts on Instagram:

📷 Caraline 📷 Skye 📷 Mesha

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In this episode, we went with a Halloween theme and shared the things that scare us the most about Fibromyalgia and Chronic Illness. We discuss the fear of change, having hard discussions with family members, and then get a little sidetracked with a lighthearted conversation about bowel movements at Barnes and Noble.

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Learn More About the Fibromyalgia Care Society of America:

Website: https://www.fibro.org/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fibrocares

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fibrocares/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/fibrocares

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Curious about the science behind the Barnes and Noble Theory?

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📷 Caraline 📷 Skye 📷 Mesha

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In this episode, we interview husband, father, writer, producer, director, podcast host, and most importantly a fellow chronic pain warrior, Kil. We discuss the road to his Fibromyalgia and Scoliosis diagnosis, how he uses creativity as a form of healing, and how he is working to create a larger and more connected chronic illness community.

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Learn More About the Fibromyalgia Care Society of America:

Website: https://www.fibro.org/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fibrocares

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fibrocares/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/fibrocares

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Check Out Kil On:

📷 Instagram

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Follow the Hosts on Instagram:

📷 Caraline 📷 Skye 📷 Mesha

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In this episode, we interview writer, educator, father of three, and fellow Fibro warrior Abe Gruswitz. We discuss Abe's intricate history with chronic illness and overlapping conditions, how he attempts to find the patterns of symptoms, and what being a member of the Fibromyalgia community is like from a man's perspective. 

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Learn More About the Fibromyalgia Care Society of America:

Website: https://www.fibro.org/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fibrocares

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fibrocares/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/fibrocares

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Follow the Hosts on Instagram:

📷 Caraline 📷 Skye 📷 Mesha

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Leave us a Voice Message 🎤

*Your message could be featured in an upcoming episode of the podcast*

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In this episode, we thought it was appropriate since we were all in a big old Fibro flare to share some of the most common triggers for flare-ups when it comes to having Fibromyalgia. We discuss the Top 10 flare triggers and share advice for how to cope with as many of them as possible!

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Learn More About the Fibromyalgia Care Society of America:

Website: https://www.fibro.org/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fibrocares

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fibrocares/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/fibrocares

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Follow the Hosts on Instagram:

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🎫 Get Your Tickets for the FCSA's Mariposa Gala 2021

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In this episode, we had the pleasure of interviewing one of our listeners and a fellow Fibro warrior, Corinne. We cover the topic of Fibromyalgia and Chronic Illness in the entertainment industry as Corinne is a native of the theatre. We discuss working as an artist with chronic illness in the entertainment industry, how Fibromyalgia is represented in movies and television, and what the entertainment industry needs to do to become more inclusive to people in the chronic illness community. 

*Trigger Warning: This episode contains a brief mention of sexual assault at 38:46 - 39:11. Listener discretion is advised.*

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Learn More About the Fibromyalgia Care Society of America:

Website: https://www.fibro.org/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fibrocares

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fibrocares/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/fibrocares

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Check Out Corinne On:

📷 Instagram

💻 Corinne's Website

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🎫 Get Your Tickets for the FCSA's Mariposa Gala 2021

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Leave us a Voice Message 🎤

*Your message could be featured in an upcoming episode of the podcast*

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Contact Us:

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In this episode, each host shares their top three things that help them cope with the symptoms of Fibromyalgia. We discuss everything from our favorite apps to our go-to pain relief tools and why some things have become our tried and true favorites.

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Learn More About the Fibromyalgia Care Society of America:

Website: https://www.fibro.org/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fibrocares

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fibrocares/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/fibrocares

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🎫 Get Your Tickets for the FCSA's Mariposa Gala 2021

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Leave us a Voice Message 🎤

*Your message could be featured in an upcoming episode of the podcast*

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Contact Us:

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In this episode, we get to chat with fellow Fibro warrior, chronic illness advocate, and writer of the blog Fabulous and Fatigued Sara Naveed. We discuss the origin story behind her Fibromyalgia journey, the differences as well as the similarities between the U.S. and Canadian health care system, and how her blog and social media presence came to be.

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Learn More About the Fibromyalgia Care Society of America:

Website: https://www.fibro.org/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fibrocares

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fibrocares/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/fibrocares

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Check Out Sara On:

📷 Instagram

💻 Fabulous and Fatigued Blog

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Leave us a Voice Message 🎤

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In this episode, we discuss the topic of toxic positivity and its effect on those living with chronic pain or chronic illnesses, we play a fun new game called Rate That Phrase, and give you a shortlist of signs of toxic positivity to keep an eye out for.

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Learn More About the Fibromyalgia Care Society of America:

Website: https://www.fibro.org/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fibrocares

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fibrocares/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/fibrocares

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Leave us a Voice Message 🎤

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Contact Us:

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In this episode, we interview fellow Fibro Youth Advocate and current Community and Outreach Coordinator for the Fibromyalgia Care Society of America, Ciara Serpa. We discuss her journey living with several chronic illnesses, how she stays optimistic and positive through it all, and the bilingual newsletter she's created and recently released with the FCSA. 

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Learn More About the Fibromyalgia Care Society of America:

Website: https://www.fibro.org/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fibrocares

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fibrocares/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/fibrocares

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Follow Ciara:

📷 INSTAGRAM

📝 BLOG

Check out the newsletter Fibro Focused/Enfocados En Fibro written by Ciara

In English

In Spanish

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Season 3 of Fibro Friends premieres on Friday, September 10th 💜