Ever heard of fibromyalgia? Essentially it's a a chronic (long-lasting) disorder that causes pain and tenderness throughout the body, as well as fatigue and sleep issues. The biggest fun of living with fibromyalgia? Increased sensitivity to pain.

Fran Garton dropped by to school me on living with fibromyalgia and her journey through it all. She riffs on:

Fran Garton, #1 bestselling author, speaker, Body-Positive Personal Trainer, Pain Reduction Coach and Fibromyalgia Warrior, teaches people to live pain-free. She teaches them to identify their triggers, reduce stress + set boundaries with easy-to-implement mindset, movement + nutrition strategies. Through her no BS coaching, mastery of modifications and effective movement programs, Fran’s here to add laughter and fun to your life, and shake up your approach to movement and pain. Her passion is advocating for inclusive movement practices and body acceptance. Fran’s been featured on Breakfast Television’s “Movin’ In The Morning”, CH Morning Live, Reader’s Digest UK and Thrive Global and is a coauthor of Body Bliss: The Journey to Body Acceptance. She enjoys volunteering with donkeys, playing with kittens, cross-stitching and having dance parties. Meet Fran + get ready to end your pain forever.

If you need more of Fran's magic, head to her interweb homes here:

And if you need more from me, Jess, head to my internet home to spend some time together: www.jesscritchlow.com

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