Conquering Your Fibromyalgia Podcast
The podcast and book were started with my patients in mind. Due to time restrictions, I recognized the need for more education on fibromyalgia and related illnesses. If you have not checked out the book, the podcast is meant to supplement what was covered there. Many people worldwide will never be able to see me as their doctor, and I hope this podcast offers valuable insights, information, and wisdom from a medical doctor using a multifaceted evidence-based approach from the perspective of a pediatrician, internist, lifestyle medicine physician, and clinical lipidologist. If you are a doctor or another health care professional caring for those with invisible illnesses, I hope these serve you well. Many people have either been told or read that fibromyalgia isn't real or that it is just all in their heads. This misunderstanding, unfortunately, causes harm and is a disservice to those suffering. If you are one of the estimated more than 10 million people in the United States who are suffering from fibromyalgia, then you know it is real. If you don't have fibromyalgia, you will, at a minimum, gain a deeper understanding of what you or your loved one is experiencing. If you have fibromyalgia, you will feel validated for what you have endured. I have over 27 years of experience as a doctor and am continuing to learn about medical problems, including invisible illnesses like fibromyalgia and related problems. You can learn more by visiting www.conqueringyourfibromyalgia.com.
Conquering Your Fibromyalgia Podcast
Ep 171 The Agony and Artistry of Frida Kahlo's Final Years. Part 3
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In the final episode of a three-part series, the Conquering Fibromyalgia Podcast delves into the life of artist Frida Kahlo, who lived with fibromyalgia and other chronic pain syndromes. This episode explores a particularly challenging period in Kahlo’s life marked by her divorce from Diego Rivera, her relentless pursuit of art despite worsening health, and her profound emotional and physical suffering. It highlights Kahlo's ability to convert her pain into powerful artistic expressions and examines her struggles with surgeries, relentless pain, emotional distress, and eventual decline. The episode emphasizes the connection between suffering and creativity, portraying Kahlo as a figure of resilience who transformed her agony into enduring art.
00:00 Introduction to Frida Kahlo's Resilient Life
00:39 Frida's Turbulent Marriage and Artistic Expression
01:23 The Depths of Frida's Pain and Artistic Metaphors
03:48 Frida's Struggles with Chronic Pain and Medical Misdiagnoses
09:30 Frida's Enduring Spirit and Final Years
20:12 Frida's Lasting Legacy and Final Reflections
24:29 Conclusion
A Fibromyalgia Starter Pack, which is a great companion to the book Conquering Your Fibromyalgia, is now available. Dr. Michael Lenz practices general pediatrics and internal medicine primary care, seeing patients from infants through adults. In addition, he also will see patients with fibromyalgia and related problems and patients interested in lifestyle medicine and clinical lipidology. To learn more, go to ConquringYourFibromyalgia.com. Remember that while Dr. Lenz is a medical doctor, he is not your doctor. All of your signs and symptoms should be discussed with your own physician. He aims to weave the best of conventional medicine with lifestyle medicine to help people with chronic health conditions live their best lives possible. Dr. Lenz hopes that the podcast, book, blog, and website serve as a trusted resource and starting point on your journey of learning to live better with fibromyalgia and related illnesses.
