Most of us treat joy as something we have to earn — after the emails are answered, the laundry is done, and we’ve been productive enough to feel we deserve it. In this article, Jeannette explores why we keep postponing pleasure, and why joy may be less of a reward at the end of a good day than part of what helps the body meet the day at all. She also shares the small practice that makes joy easier to reach for when your brain has already slipped back into productivity mode.
Healing isn’t always a straight line. Through Dale’s story, Dr. Robin Pfaff explores how self-compassion, resilience, and the right support can help you rebuild trust in your body — even when the journey feels uncertain.
If you’re doing all the “right” things and still not feeling better, this article may explain why. Tami introduces the Fibro Hierarchy of Needs℠ and shows how understanding where you are can help you stop guessing and focus on the next right step.
Chronic insomnia isn’t always caused by a lack of sleep—it can become a learned pattern in the brain. In this conversation with sleep researcher Dr. Leon Lack, Tami explores why insomnia persists, how your brain can begin associating bed with wakefulness, and why Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) is considered the most effective long-term treatment.
Prefer listening or watching?Listen to the full interview with Dr. Seth Lederman in Episode 168 of the Fibromyalgia Podcast®Watch the video on our YouTube channel: Tonmya™ For Fibromyalgia: A Long-Awaited New Medication with Dr. Seth Lederman Originally shared in Episode 168 of the Fibromyalgia Podcast®, this article has been adapted for readers of The Fibro Compass℠.It’s the first new
Neuroscientists have discovered that gratitude stimulates the release of dopamine and serotonin, the “feel-good” neurotransmitters.What is gratitude and what does it mean to be thankful?Gratitude is more than just a fleeting feeling of thankfulness; it’s a powerful emotion that can transform our lives in profound ways. At its core, gratitude is the practice of recognizing
The Sherri Little Foundation, Inc. is a 501c3 non-profit organization which provides micro-grants of $1,000 or less to chronic pain patients with limited financial resources and social support. Formed in March 2017, the foundation was established to honor Sherri Little’s dream of helping chronic pain patients get the assistance they need. These grants may be
Every May, fibromyalgia awareness shows up in familiar ways — purple ribbons, social posts, personal stories, and conversations that say, “This is real. This matters.” In 2025, our community added another layer to that work. We set out to paint the map purple — with advocates and organizations working to secure official governor proclamations across the United States