Fibromyalgia, Chronic Pain & the Power of Health Coaching with Helen Roome | HCA Talks Health

Interested in the impact health coaching can make in the lives of others? 📖 Download our Healthy Futures Magazine → https://tinyurl.com/healthyfuturesmag 📗 Download our Careers Guide → https://tinyurl.com/careersguidehca 💻 Register for one of our Introductory Webinars → https://tinyurl.com/hcafreewebinar What if everything you thought you knew about fibromyalgia was wrong? In this episode, Zena Le Roux sits down with Helen Roome, occupational therapist, chronic pain specialist, and author of Your Pain Playbook, to explore how Health Coaches can play a truly transformative role in supporting clients living with this complex and often misunderstood condition.In this episode, you will discover:- Why fibromyalgia is so widely misunderstood, and what the research actually tells us- How central nervous system sensitisation drives fibromyalgia symptoms- Why lifestyle-based, top-down approaches are often more effective than medication alone- How Health Coaches can create safe, validating spaces for clients in chronic pain- Practical strategies you can use to help clients manage their symptoms day to day- The concept of proactive acceptance and why it can be a game-changer for clientsTimestamps:00:00 - Introduction to Helen Roome01:30 - Why Helen specialised in fibromyalgia04:30 - Common misconceptions about fibromyalgia08:45 - What fibromyalgia actually is: central nervous system sensitisation13:00 - Causes, vulnerability factors, and triggers18:00 - The role of Health Coaches and practitioners in creating safety23:00 - Bottom-up vs. top-down treatment approaches28:00 - Practical lifestyle management: routine, sleep hygiene, diet, and hydration33:30 - Redefining success and the concept of proactive acceptance38:00 - Why sustainable habits beat wellness hacks every time44:00 - Why Health Coaches are uniquely positioned to support clients 45:00 - How to find Helen and her book, Your Pain PlaybookWhether you're already supporting clients with chronic pain or simply want to deepen your understanding, this conversation is packed with insight, compassion, and practical takeaways. Helen's expertise and lived experience make this a truly eye-opening listen, one that could transform the way Health Coaches show up for clients.Connect with us:📸  Instagram → https://tinyurl.com/hca-instagram 👨‍💻  LinkedIn → https://tinyurl.com/hca-s-linkedin 👍 Facebook → https://tinyurl.com/facebook-hca 🌐 Website → https://tinyurl.com/healthcoachesacademy