<![CDATA[Fibro After Dark - Fibromyalgia & Chronic Illness Podcast]]>Fibro After Dark is a safe, honest, and relatable podcast exploring the real-life experiences of living with fibromyalgia and chronic illness 💜

Through personal stories, emotional conversations, practical coping tips, and listener discussions, Fibro After Dark talks openly about the things many people silently struggle with — chronic pain, fatigue, relationships, isolation, careers, mental health, guilt, grief, and navigating everyday life with an invisible illness.

This podcast is about feeling understood, supported, and less alone.

Alongside weekly episodes, there are also shorter midweek Q&A episodes where listeners can send in questions, share experiences, and help shape the conversation.

Whether you’re living with fibromyalgia yourself, supporting someone who is, or simply looking for a space that understands the emotional reality of chronic illness, Fibro After Dark welcomes you 💜

]]>https://riverside.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Wed, 27 May 2026 04:14:27 GMTWed, 20 May 2026 19:23:15 GMT60Stacey<p><i>Fibro After Dark</i> is a safe, honest, and relatable podcast exploring the real-life experiences of living with fibromyalgia and chronic illness 💜</p><p>Through personal stories, emotional conversations, practical coping tips, and listener discussions, <i>Fibro After Dark</i> talks openly about the things many people silently struggle with — chronic pain, fatigue, relationships, isolation, careers, mental health, guilt, grief, and navigating everyday life with an invisible illness.</p><p></p><p>This podcast is about feeling understood, supported, and less alone.</p><p>Alongside weekly episodes, there are also shorter midweek Q&amp;A episodes where listeners can send in questions, share experiences, and help shape the conversation.</p><p></p><p>Whether you’re living with fibromyalgia yourself, supporting someone who is, or simply looking for a space that understands the emotional reality of chronic illness, <i>Fibro After Dark</i> welcomes you 💜</p>episodicStaceyfibroafterdark@hotmail.comno<![CDATA[Episode 3 - Heat Tips & The Guilt of Resting with Fibromyalgia & Chronic Illness ]]>In this episode of Fibro After Dark, we’re talking about something so many people with chronic illness quietly struggle with — the guilt of resting.

From feeling lazy for slowing down, to the pressure of always needing to be productive, this episode explores the emotional side of rest while living with fibromyalgia and chronic illness.

I also talk about the current UK heatwave, how hot weather can impact chronic illness symptoms, and share some helpful heat tips inspired by the lovely @fibro_girly on Instagram 💜

We discuss:
✨ Feeling guilty for resting
✨ Productivity pressure & invisible illness
✨ Learning to slow down without shame
✨ Resting before burnout and flare-ups
✨ Heat & fibromyalgia struggles
✨ Gentle reminders for protecting your energy

If you’ve ever struggled to give yourself permission to rest, this episode is for you 💜

Thank you so much for all the support on Fibro After Dark so far — this community is becoming such a safe and honest space for people living with chronic illness.

]]>706d1aa8-1fcf-4c67-94fb-caf42733d53fMon, 25 May 2026 20:43:14 GMT<p>In this episode of <i>Fibro After Dark</i>, we’re talking about something so many people with chronic illness quietly struggle with — the guilt of resting.</p><p></p><p>From feeling lazy for slowing down, to the pressure of always needing to be productive, this episode explores the emotional side of rest while living with fibromyalgia and chronic illness.</p><p></p><p>I also talk about the current UK heatwave, how hot weather can impact chronic illness symptoms, and share some helpful heat tips inspired by the lovely @fibro_girly on Instagram 💜</p><p></p><p>We discuss:<br />✨ Feeling guilty for resting<br />✨ Productivity pressure &amp; invisible illness<br />✨ Learning to slow down without shame<br />✨ Resting before burnout and flare-ups<br />✨ Heat &amp; fibromyalgia struggles<br />✨ Gentle reminders for protecting your energy</p><p></p><p>If you’ve ever struggled to give yourself permission to rest, this episode is for you 💜</p><p></p><p>Thank you so much for all the support on <i>Fibro After Dark</i> so far — this community is becoming such a safe and honest space for people living with chronic illness.</p>no00:16:5913Episode 3 - Heat Tips & The Guilt of Resting with Fibromyalgia & Chronic Illness full<![CDATA[Episode 2 - The Impact of Chronic Illness and Fibromyalgia on Careers]]>In this episode of Fibro After Dark, I open up about the emotional reality of losing careers through chronic illness and share my personal experience of losing my career as a practice manager.

We talk about:
✨ Identity loss
✨ Grieving the life you imagined
✨ Feeling left behind
✨ Financial and emotional guilt
✨ Trying to push through chronic pain and exhaustion
✨ Learning that your worth is more than productivity

This is a deeply honest conversation about the emotional side of fibromyalgia and chronic illness that so many people silently struggle with.

If you’ve ever felt like chronic illness changed your future, your confidence, or your sense of self — this episode is for you 💜

💬 I’d love to hear your experiences and questions for future episodes and the midweek Q&A podcasts.

🎧 Listen now and join the Fibro After Dark community.

]]>f6d3d9a1-3ab7-4d20-8173-5eff466806e3Mon, 25 May 2026 20:39:21 GMT<p>In this episode of <i>Fibro After Dark</i>, I open up about the emotional reality of losing careers through chronic illness and share my personal experience of losing my career as a practice manager.</p><p>We talk about:<br />✨ Identity loss<br />✨ Grieving the life you imagined<br />✨ Feeling left behind<br />✨ Financial and emotional guilt<br />✨ Trying to push through chronic pain and exhaustion<br />✨ Learning that your worth is more than productivity</p><p>This is a deeply honest conversation about the emotional side of fibromyalgia and chronic illness that so many people silently struggle with.</p><p></p><p>If you’ve ever felt like chronic illness changed your future, your confidence, or your sense of self — this episode is for you 💜</p><p></p><p>💬 I’d love to hear your experiences and questions for future episodes and the midweek Q&amp;A podcasts.</p><p></p><p>🎧 Listen now and join the <i>Fibro After Dark</i> community.</p>no00:14:3312Episode 2 - The Impact of Chronic Illness and Fibromyalgia on Careersfull<![CDATA[Episode 1 - Managing Expectations When Making Plans with Fibromyalgia & Chronic Illness]]>The episode explores the challenges of managing expectations and navigating friendships with chronic illness. It delves into the impact of chronic illness on relationships, the pressure of making plans, and the importance of maintaining supportive connections. The host also engages with the audience and discusses the emotional aspects of chronic illness and identity.

Takeaways

  • Managing expectations
  • Navigating friendships with chronic illness

Chapters

  • 00:00 Closing Remarks
]]>cf589ce8-63b8-46f8-9f22-a5425befc601Wed, 20 May 2026 19:36:02 GMT<p>The episode explores the challenges of managing expectations and navigating friendships with chronic illness. It delves into the impact of chronic illness on relationships, the pressure of making plans, and the importance of maintaining supportive connections. The host also engages with the audience and discusses the emotional aspects of chronic illness and identity.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Managing expectations</li><li>Navigating friendships with chronic illness</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Closing Remarks</li></ul>no00:19:5611Episode 1 - Managing Expectations When Making Plans with Fibromyalgia & Chronic Illnessfull<![CDATA[Introduction To Fibro After Dark - Fibromyalgia & Chronic Illness]]>Stacey introduces 'Fibro After Dark,' a podcast for individuals with fibromyalgia and chronic illnesses. The podcast aims to provide a platform for sharing experiences, building a community, and addressing the reality of living with these conditions.

Takeaways

  • Creating a podcast for people living with fibromyalgia or other chronic illnesses
  • Providing a platform for sharing experiences and building a community

Chapters

  • 00:00 Shared Experiences and Community Building
]]>b481ff57-e52e-4740-8ed0-5a180f7bb985Wed, 20 May 2026 19:28:47 GMT<p>Stacey introduces 'Fibro After Dark,' a podcast for individuals with fibromyalgia and chronic illnesses. The podcast aims to provide a platform for sharing experiences, building a community, and addressing the reality of living with these conditions.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Creating a podcast for people living with fibromyalgia or other chronic illnesses</li><li>Providing a platform for sharing experiences and building a community</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Shared Experiences and Community Building</li></ul>no00:07:321Introduction To Fibro After Dark - Fibromyalgia & Chronic Illnessfull