https://tamistackelhouse.com/fibromyalgia-podcast/ If you've ever wondered why your fatigue, pain, or brain fog feels bigger than it should — this episode is for you.

Melissa sits down with Tami Stackelhouse, award-winning author, founder of the International Fibromyalgia Coaching Institute, host of the Fibromyalgia Podcast®, and executive producer of the feature documentary INVISIBLE. Tami shares her journey from diagnosis to remission and the holistic framework she teaches women to reclaim their lives from chronic pain.

Together, they unpack:

• What fibromyalgia really is (and why it's so often misunderstood).
• Why it overlaps with autoimmune and hormonal conditions like Type 1 diabetes and perimenopause.
• The role of hormones, thyroid, and adrenal health in managing pain and fatigue.
• The "Book of You" method — Tami's personal system for tracking symptoms and breakthroughs.
• How listening to your body with compassion (instead of judgment) can change your healing journey.

You'll walk away to understand why tracking your symptoms matters, how small daily choices add up to big changes, and why self-compassion might be your most powerful medicine.

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IG - @fibrocoach

Website: https://tamistackelhouse.com/

Podcast: Fibromyalgia Podcast

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Disclaimer: Nothing you hear on this Type 1 in Midlife Podcast should be a substitute for professional medical advice. Please always consult your medical professional before changing your diet, insulin dosages or health care plan.

If you're questioning whether you're asking too much or too little from your doctor, you're not alone.

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In this solo episode, I'm taking you inside my most recent endocrinology appointment—the good, the frustrating, and the moments that reminded me why self-advocacy matters so much for women with type 1 diabetes in midlife.

I share how my A1C dropped after switching to manual mode on the Omnipod 5, why I pushed for a full thyroid panel, the weight gain that didn't make sense, and the classic "you're in menopause… it's normal" remark that lit a fire in me to dig deeper.

I talk through how I track symptoms before appointments, what labs I insist on, what truly drives inflammation in this season of life, and how to collaborate with your doctor even when they don't always understand your hormonal reality.

This one is honest, empowering, and filled with the reminders we all need: we know our bodies, our data matters, and our care should reflect the full picture—not just numbers on a screen.

Don't brush off what's changing. Pay attention, act, and surround yourself with women who understand both diabetes and midlife hormones.

Hit the subscribe button and rate and review to help this podcast reach more people. Be sure to share this episode.

What to do now:

*Join the book pre-launch list for early access, bonuses, and 2026 launch updates. Grab my free guide, HRT and Type 1 Diabetes Everything I wish I knew in perimenopause.

*Follow me IG @Type1.in.midlife stay in the loop on upcoming episodes. DM me with any feedback or suggestions on topics you'd like us to cover.

Disclaimer: Nothing you hear on this Type 1 in Midlife Podcast should be a substitute for professional medical advice. Please always consult your medical professional before changing your diet, insulin dosages or health care plan.

Have you ever wondered how your dental health connects to your hormones, your immune system, or even your blood sugar? My guest today, Dr. Toni Engram, is here to pull back the curtain on the powerful — and often overlooked — mouth-body connection.

Dr. Engram is a biological dentist, integrative health coach, and owner of Flourish Dental Boutique in Richardson, TX. After walking through her own journey with autoimmune disease, she realized traditional dentistry often misses the deeper story of what's happening in the body.

In this conversation, we dive into:

• How oral inflammation and toxins can impact hormones, gut health, and blood sugar.
• What it means to choose a biological dentist — and what "SMART Certified" and "IAOMT-accredited" really mean.
• Safer options for amalgam removal, root canals, and cavity prevention.
• How breathing patterns, jaw tension, and sleep affect stress and glucose levels.
• And simple steps you can take to support your oral health naturally — especially during perimenopause and beyond.

If you've ever had metal fillings, dental anxiety, or autoimmune flares you can't quite explain — this episode will connect some dots you didn't even know were there.

Listen now to learn how your mouth can become a mirror for your whole-body health.

Connect with Dr. Toni Engram

Flourish Dental website

IG @drtoniengram

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Twitter

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Hit the subscribe button and rate and review to help this podcast reach more people. Be sure to share this episode.

What to do now:

*Join the book pre-launch list for early access, bonuses, and 2026 launch updates. Grab my free guide, HRT and Type 1 Diabetes Everything I wish I knew in perimenopause.

*Follow me IG @Type1.in.midlife stay in the loop on upcoming episodes. DM me with any feedback or suggestions on topics you'd like us to cover.

Disclaimer: Nothing you hear on this Type 1 in Midlife Podcast should be a substitute for professional medical advice. Please always consult your medical professional before changing your diet, insulin dosages or health care plan.