Flourishing with Fibromyalgia Wellness Coaching with Dr. Robin Pfaff

08/03/2026

This August I’m focusing on allowing healing to happen❤️‍🩹What is one strategy you can try this month?

08/03/2026

Important information!

Two landmark studies published this week are shining a brighter light on the genetic architecture of fibromyalgia.

One study, published in Nature Communications, mapped the genetic architecture of fibromyalgia in more than 1.7 million people, helping researchers better understand the genes associated with the condition across diverse populations.

A second study, published in Nature Medicine—the largest genetic study of fibromyalgia to date—found that many of the identified genetic signals are concentrated in nervous system cells. The researchers concluded that their findings provide robust genetic evidence supporting a central nervous system basis for fibromyalgia and establish an important biological framework for understanding this complex condition.

Together, these studies reinforce that fibromyalgia is a biologically based condition. The Yale study found that although fibromyalgia shares some genetic overlap with conditions such as PTSD and depression, its genetic architecture aligns more closely with chronic pain, migraine, and other pain-related biological pathways than with psychiatric traits.

While genetics is only one piece of the puzzle—and having certain genes does not mean someone will develop fibromyalgia—research like this helps move us closer to better understanding fibromyalgia, improving diagnosis, reducing stigma, and ultimately developing more targeted treatments.

📖 Read more:
• Nature Communications (Yale University): Understanding the genetic architecture of fibromyalgia. https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/yale-scientists-gain-new-insight-into-genetic-architecture-of-fibromyalgia/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
• Nature Medicine: The genetic architecture of fibromyalgia across 2.5 million individuals (Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto; King's College London, et al.), showing robust genetic evidence supporting a central nervous system basis for fibromyalgia. https://temertymedicine.utoronto.ca/news/largest-ever-genetic-study-fibromyalgia-points-neurological-origin-disorder?utm_source=chatgpt.com

07/25/2026

Great reminders💕

Don’t forget to take care of yourself today! 💕

07/24/2026

"Healing isn't about doing more—⁠
it's about learning what your body truly needs."⁠
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— Dr. Robin Pfaff, Certified Fibromyalgia Coach®⁠
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I think many of us have been taught that if we're not getting better, we just need to try harder.⁠
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More determination.⁠
More willpower.⁠
More pushing through.⁠
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But fibromyalgia doesn't usually respond well to "more” —⁠
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and you can’t push yourself into healing.⁠
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In this week's article, Dr. Robin shares the story of her client, Dale, and what became possible once she stopped fighting her body and started working with it.⁠
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If you've been doing everything you know to do and you're still not getting the results you hoped for, this is a story worth reading.⁠
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📖 Read Dr. Robin’s full article on The Fibro Compass℠⁠
👉 https://fibro.coach/vQphme⁣⁠⁣⁠⁣⁠⁣⁠

07/23/2026

New on The Fibro Compass℠:⁠
First the Hardship, Then the Healing⁠
by Dr. Robin Pfaff⁠
Certified Fibromyalgia Coach®⁠
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One of the hardest parts of living with fibromyalgia isn't just the pain.⁠
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It's getting to the point where you don't trust your own body anymore.⁠
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When you have fibromyalgia, IBS, migraines, anxiety, depression, sleep issues, and other chronic conditions all happening at once, it can feel impossible to know what's causing what—or where to begin.⁠
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As Dr. Robin writes,⁠
"It's a frustrating, devastating and scary spiral when you don't know how to help yourself."⁠
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In her newest article, Dr. Robin shares the story of her client, Dale, whose years of chronic illness left her feeling disconnected from her own body.⁠
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What I love about this piece is that Dr. Robin doesn't skip straight to the happy ending.⁠
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She walks you through the fear.⁠
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The grief.⁠
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The confusion.⁠
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The moments that made healing feel impossible.⁠
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And then, little by little, how trust began to return.⁠
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If you're wondering whether it's possible to trust your body again after everything you've been through, Dr. Robin's article is a great place to start.⁠
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📖 Read Dr. Robin’s full article on The Fibro Compass℠⁠
👉 https://fibro.coach/vQphme⁠⁣⁠⁣⁠⁣⁠⁣⁠

07/23/2026

Need some inspiration? Check out my new article about my client Dale’s journey to managing her fibromyalgia more effectively!

New on The Fibro Compass℠:⁠
First the Hardship, Then the Healing⁠
by Dr. Robin Pfaff⁠
Certified Fibromyalgia Coach®⁠
⁠
One of the hardest parts of living with fibromyalgia isn't just the pain.⁠
⁠
It's getting to the point where you don't trust your own body anymore.⁠
⁠
When you have fibromyalgia, IBS, migraines, anxiety, depression, sleep issues, and other chronic conditions all happening at once, it can feel impossible to know what's causing what—or where to begin.⁠
⁠
As Dr. Robin writes,⁠
"It's a frustrating, devastating and scary spiral when you don't know how to help yourself."⁠
⁠
In her newest article, Dr. Robin shares the story of her client, Dale, whose years of chronic illness left her feeling disconnected from her own body.⁠
⁠
What I love about this piece is that Dr. Robin doesn't skip straight to the happy ending.⁠
⁠
She walks you through the fear.⁠
⁠
The grief.⁠
⁠
The confusion.⁠
⁠
The moments that made healing feel impossible.⁠
⁠
And then, little by little, how trust began to return.⁠
⁠
If you're wondering whether it's possible to trust your body again after everything you've been through, Dr. Robin's article is a great place to start.⁠
⁠
📖 Read Dr. Robin’s full article on The Fibro Compass℠⁠
👉 https://fibro.coach/vQphme ⁣⁠⁣⁠⁣⁠⁣⁠

07/09/2026

Wise words from my own Fibro Coach Tami Stackelhouse💜

Most people don't think of fibromyalgia as leadership training. 😂⁠
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And yet, some of the most important lessons I've learned about leadership, business, and sustainability have come from my life with fibromyalgia.⁠
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Things like:⁠
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💜 Working harder doesn't always create better results.⁠
💜 Capacity matters.⁠
💜 Rest isn't something you earn.⁠
💜 Sustainable progress beats short-term intensity.⁠
💜 All wins count, even slow, baby steps. 🐢⁠
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A recent feature in US Business News explores how my journey from being disabled by fibromyalgia to founding the International Fibromyalgia Coaching Institute shaped the way I think about leadership, business, and success.⁠
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📖 Read the full feature article at⁠
👉 https://fibro.coach/wPcq4H ⁠⁣⁠⁣⁠⁣⁠
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07/04/2026

06/22/2026

➡️This is a good summary of self-compassion practices from Dr. Kristin Neff that can help you manage your fibromyalgia.

Self-compassion is a powerful practice that can transform how we relate to ourselves. Here are six simple yet profound ways to bring more kindness and care into your life:

1️⃣ Supportive Touch: A gentle hand on your heart or a comforting self-hug can soothe and ground you in moments of distress.

2️⃣ Treat Yourself Like a Friend: Speak to yourself with the same kindness and understanding you’d offer a dear friend.

3️⃣ Ask Yourself, 'What do I need?': Pause for a moment and check in. Do you need rest, reassurance, movement, or connection?

4️⃣ Write a Self-Compassionate Letter: Put pen to paper and offer yourself words of comfort and encouragement, just as you would to someone you love.

5️⃣ Remember You Aren’t Alone: It’s important to acknowledge that we all face challenges—this imperfection is what makes us human.

6️⃣ Use a Warm Inner Coice: Try to adopt a gentle tone with yourself, especially when things go wrong. Practice patience and understanding toward yourself.

🌸 Have you tried any of these self-compassion practices? Share your favorite one below!

06/12/2026

Check out the latest episode of The Fibro Show where Dr. Ginevra and her cohost Sharon Waldrop discus Dr. Ginevra’s brain cancer diagnosis and treatment and her hope to continue to advocate for better medical care for Fibro Folks🙏🏻❤️‍🩹🙏🏻

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=i2esaHqOMH8&ra=m&fbclid=IwVERDUASYMhJleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xNzM4NDc2NDI2NzAzNzAAAR4ja2tNJZuxS8Ai2iJ5qYNsY6OVcuvLTa7yXpiHpCRVvGOVaK4zmOVmZVRinw_aem_p02_4N4oQwNmyU6nyDUbww

Sharon and Ginevra share an important personal health update with t...