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Conquering Your Fibromyalgia Podcast

by Dr. Michael Lenz MD

When I started this podcast—and the book that came before it—I had my patients in mind. In the exam room, time is limited. But the need for understanding complex, often misunderstood conditions like fibromyalgia is vast. That’s why I created this space: to offer deeper education, validation, and hope. If you’ve been told that fibromyalgia "isn’t real'" or that it’s "all in your head," I want you to know: I see you. I believe you. And you're not alone. This podcast is here to affirm what you’ve lived through and to explain the science behind what you’re experiencing. Whether you're living with fibromyalgia, supporting someone who is, or a healthcare professional seeking to better serve your patients, I hope you’ll find trusted, evidence-based insight drawn from my 28+ years as a medical doctor, pediatrician, internist, lifestyle medicine physician, and clinical lipidologist. Together, let’s bring compassion and clarity to a condition t

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Episodes

  1. When Autism Hides ADHD: 6 Ways It Causes Chronic Pain

    Text Dr. Lenz any feedback or questions When Fibromyalgia Masks Autism and ADHD: Diagnostic Overshadowing and Neuroplastic Pain The script argues that fibromyalgia’s pain, fatigue, and brain fog can act as “diagnostic overshadowing,” masking underlying undiagnosed autism and/or ADHD. Referencing...

  2. Navigating the New 2025 Guidelines: A Parents Guide to Cyclical Vomiting Syndrome

    Text Dr. Lenz any feedback or questions 2025 Pediatric Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome (CVS) Guidelines: A Brain–Gut, Migraine-Based Action Plan The script explains updated 2025 guidelines for pediatric cyclic vomiting syndrome (CVS), framing CVS as a disorder of gut–brain interaction and a “migraine...

  3. Is it Depression or Autistic Burnout? Why CBT Fails

    Text Dr. Lenz any feedback or questions Dr. Megan Anna Neff on Late-Identified Autism, Autistic Burnout, and Self-Care Clinical psychologist Dr. Megan Anna Neff discusses how discovering her child was autistic near the end of her doctorate led her to research autism in girls, recognize her own...

  4. April: A World Through Neurodiversity

    Text Dr. Lenz any feedback or questions Autism Acceptance Month Series: Beyond Awareness to Sensory Truth, Masking, and Invisible Illness The script introduces an April autism acceptance month video series aimed at moving beyond awareness to genuine acceptance by explaining the lived experience…

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  5. POTS Guidelines: Missing the Bigger Picture

    Text Dr. Lenz any feedback or questions 2026 POTS Guidelines: What They Update—and the Biggest Blind Spots (Hypermobility, Neurodivergence, and Root Causes) The script reviews the new 2026 POTS Guidelines, noting improvements such as formalized diagnostic criteria, recognition of symptoms beyond...

  6. The Cholesterol Revolution: New Preventive Rules

    Text Dr. Lenz any feedback or questions The 2026 Cholesterol Revolution: PREVENT Scores, Hidden Risk Markers, and CAC Scans The script explains how 2026 ACC/AHA guideline changes aim to make heart attacks more preventable by shifting from short-term “10-year risk” thinking to “lower for longer,”...

  7. Rethinking Mind Mody Medicine for Neurodivergent Individuals

    Text Dr. Lenz any feedback or questions In this enlightening video, we explore the concept of "tension myositis syndrome," a condition where the brain generates chronic pain, challenging traditional biomedical views. We examine Dr. Sarno's groundbreaking work and how he explained the "mindbody...

  8. Why this OB GYN left medicine to become an ADHD coach

    Text Dr. Lenz any feedback or questions Navigating ADHD and Chronic Pain: Dr. Kerry Shea's Journey from OB GYN to ADHD Coach In this episode, we welcome Dr. Kerry Shea, an OB GYN who transitioned to working as an ADHD coach. Dr. Shea shares her personal experience living with ADHD and chronic…

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  9. A Girl's Chronic Pain Reversal Story

    Text Dr. Lenz any feedback or questions 00:00 A Mysterious Case 00:59 Years of Unexplained Pain 02:19 The Hidden Connection 03:08 The Breakthrough Diagnosis 04:03 Understanding the Science 04:52 Sensory Processing Differences 06:13 ADHD and Pain Regulation 07:24 Amplifying Factors 08:36…

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  10. Why Your Doctor is Measuring Your Fibromyalgia Wrong

    Text Dr. Lenz any feedback or questions Beyond the Pain Scale: Using WPI/SSS and FIQR to Measure Fibromyalgia Severity and Treatment Progress The script explains that fibromyalgia care often relies too heavily on a 1–10 pain scale, overlooking fatigue, unrefreshed sleep, brain fog, and daily...

  11. Fibromyalgia or Sjogren's? (How to Tell the Difference)

    Text Dr. Lenz any feedback or questions Sjogren’s vs Fibromyalgia: Key Differences in Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment The script explains why Sjogren’s disease and fibromyalgia are often confused due to overlapping pain and fatigue, noting studies suggesting over 30% overlap, and stresses that...

  12. She Lost Her OB-GYN Career to Chronic Pain—Then Got into Disability Insurance

    Text Dr. Lenz any feedback or questions Dr. Stephanie Pearson on Workplace Injury, Invisible Disability Claims, and Disability Insurance Pitfalls Dr. Stephanie Pearson, an OB-GYN, describes how a workplace shoulder injury during a delivery led to chronic pain, failed surgery outcomes, job...

  13. Small Fiber Neuropathy Doesn't Explain Fibromyalgia — Here's Why

    Text Dr. Lenz any feedback or questions Small Fiber Neuropathy and Fibromyalgia: Correlation, Not the Cause The script examines why findings of small fiber neuropathy (SFN) in fibromyalgia created hope for an objective “proof” of pain, yet argues this link is often misinterpreted as causation. It...

  14. 11 Doctors in One Year

    Text Dr. Lenz any feedback or questions High-Masking Autism, Anxiety, and the Multi-System Pattern of Chronic Invisible Illness Dr. Michael Lenz reacts to Auticate's video on autistic health and connects it to fibromyalgia-like “multi-system” chronic invisible illness, describing 11 doctors in a...

  15. These 3 Tests Reveal Your Real Heart Attack Risk

    Text Dr. Lenz any feedback or questions Three Blood Tests That Reveal Your True Heart Attack Risk: hsCRP, Lipoprotein(a), and ApoB Dr. Michael Lenz argues the standard lipid panel can miss key drivers of atherosclerosis, explaining why some people with “normal” LDL still have heart attacks, and...

  16. Chronic Pain? Your Heart Could Be at Risk

    Text Dr. Lenz any feedback or questions Chronic Illness, Hidden Heart Risk, and the Coronary Artery Calcium (CAC) Score Dr. Michael Lenz, a clinical lipidologist, explains that chronic illnesses involving pain, inflammation, or central sensitization (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis, lupus…

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  17. Sleep as the Engine of Fibromyalgia

    Text Dr. Lenz any feedback or questions Fibromyalgia and the Hidden Sleep Disorder Fueling Your Pain: How Restorative Sleep Breaks the Vicious Cycle The script explains fibromyalgia as a real central nervous system disorder marked by widespread pain, crushing fatigue, and “fibro fog,” driven by...

  18. The Diagnosis Gap: Why Fibromyalgia Gets Overlooked

    Text Dr. Lenz any feedback or questions Making the Invisible Visible: A Longitudinal, Validating Framework for Fibromyalgia and Chronic Illness Care The script contrasts patients’ experiences of chronic pain, fatigue, and brain fog being dismissed despite normal tests with clinicians’ uncertainty...

  19. Doctor Reviews AG1: Is It Actually Better Than a Smoothie?

    Text Dr. Lenz any feedback or questions Why I Don’t Recommend AG1: A Cheaper, Higher-Fiber Whole-Food Smoothie Alternative Doctor Michael Lenz critiques AG1/greens powders as expensive, marketing-driven products ($79 for 30 servings) that rely on proprietary blends with unclear dosing, may reduce...

  20. Internal Tremors Aren't In Your Head (Here's What They Really Are)

    Text Dr. Lenz any feedback or questions Internal Tremors and Fibromyalgia: The Science Behind Invisible Vibrations The script explains internal tremors (internal vibrations) as a subjective sensation of shaking or buzzing inside the body with little to no visible movement, often felt at rest and...

  21. Fibromyalgia and Gabapentinoids: The Missing Piece?

    Text Dr. Lenz any feedback or questions Gabapentin and Pregabalin Explained: Calming an Overactive Nervous System in Pain, RLS, Fibromyalgia, and Sleep The script explains gabapentinoids (gabapentin and pregabalin) as neuromodulators that “turn down” an overexcited central nervous system seen in...

  22. Being Autistic Looks Nothing Like You Think (Psychologist Explains)

    Text Dr. Lenz any feedback or questions Adult Autism and Masking: Why Diagnosis Matters and How to Recognize What’s Beneath the Surface Dr. Michael Lenz interviews clinical psychologist Donna Henderson, co-author with Sarah Wayland and Jamel White of “Is This Autism? A Guide for Clinicians and...

  23. Austin River Walk And Fibromyalgia Reflections

    Text Dr. Lenz any feedback or questions Walk and Talk in Austin: Activity, Weather, and Fibromyalgia Insights Dr. Michael Lenz records a walk along the Lady Bird Lake trail in Austin, Texas, including views of downtown and the Congress Avenue “bat bridge,” explaining how bats congregate there in...

  24. ADHD Meets Perimenopause: New Research Insights

    Text Dr. Lenz any feedback or questions Cohort Study Links ADHD to Earlier and More Severe Perimenopausal Symptoms The episode reviews a population-based cohort study using the Icelandic SAGA cohort (women aged 35–55; n=5,392) examining perimenopausal symptom severity in women with versus without...

  25. Trigeminal Neuralgia. It's MORE than you Realize

    Text Dr. Lenz any feedback or questions Trigeminal Neuralgia Beyond Nerve Pain: Marsha’s Racing, Menopause, and Advocacy Story The episode explores trigeminal neuralgia as more complex than a simple nerve injury, often overlapping with nociplastic chronic pain features like widespread pain,...

  26. Fibromyalgia Is Not an Acceptable Diagnosis? Dr. Lenz Reacts

    Text Dr. Lenz any feedback or questions Should You Accept a Fibromyalgia Diagnosis? Evidence-Based Response to “Don’t Accept Fibro” Claims Dr. Michael Lenz reacts to a naturopath’s claim that fibromyalgia is “not an acceptable diagnosis,” acknowledging that patients often feel invisible and that...

  27. Understanding the Interplay Between ADHD, Trauma, and PTSD with Dr Iris Manor

    Text Dr. Lenz any feedback or questions Dr. Iris Manor on ADHD, Trauma, PTSD, and Resilience: Risks, Mechanisms, and Treatment The host interviews Dr. Iris Manor, a child and adolescent psychiatrist and ADHD researcher, about links between ADHD and traumatic stress disorders, including a Denmark...

  28. Can Weather cause Abdominal Pain?

    Text Dr. Lenz any feedback or questions Abdominal Migraines, Weather, and Early Fibromyalgia Clues: Pediatric Case and Listener Feedback The episode shares insights on fibromyalgia-related problems with a focus on the role of weather and activity in flareups and how symptoms can begin years…

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  29. Ep 242 Fibromyalgia in Men Goes Unrecognized

    Text Dr. Lenz any feedback or questions The Hidden Fibromyalgia Epidemic: How Bias Leaves Millions Undiagnosed—and How AI Can Help The script explains fibromyalgia as a chronic, long-term condition marked by widespread pain, profound fatigue, cognitive difficulties (“fibro fog”), and related mood...

  30. Ep 241 FIVE Lesser Known Fibromyalgia Symptoms

    Text Dr. Lenz any feedback or questions 5 Lesser-Known Symptoms of Fibromyalgia: Understanding the Hidden Clues This episode addresses the frustration of constantly feeling pain and fatigue despite normal medical tests and discusses fibromyalgia as a possible cause. It highlights five…

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  31. Ep. 240 Fibromyalgia Is Not An Acceptable Diagnosis?

    Text Dr. Lenz any feedback or questions Debunking Myths About Fibromyalgia Diagnosis: A Doctor's Reaction to Naturopathic Claims Dr. Michael Lenz reacts to a naturopath's controversial statements about fibromyalgia diagnosis, emphasizing the importance of evidence-based medicine. He discusses the...

  32. Ep 239 What Motion Sickness Teaches us about Fibromyalgia

    Text Dr. Lenz any feedback or questions Understanding Fibromyalgia Flares Through Motion Sickness in Autism and ADHD Join Dr. Michael Lenz as he explores the connection between motion sickness and fibromyalgia flares, particularly in individuals with autism and ADHD. Discover how sensory…

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  33. Ep 238 ADHD and Perimenopause: New Research Findings

    Text Dr. Lenz any feedback or questions Exploring ADHD and Perimenopausal Symptoms: Insights from a Recent Study In this episode, we examine the intersection of ADHD and perimenopausal symptoms using a recent cohort study from Iceland, Sweden, and the Netherlands. The study aimed to fill a...

  34. Ep 237 CBD and Marijuana for Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain: Does It Really Help?

    Text Dr. Lenz any feedback or questions Unveiling the Truth: CBD, Marijuana and Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain - Groundbreaking Research Findings Join us in this episode as we welcome Marianne Rasmussen, a health scientist with extensive experience in fibromyalgia research, to discuss a pivotal...

  35. Ep 236 ADHD and Trauma: What You Need to Know

    Text Dr. Lenz any feedback or questions Understanding the Link Between ADHD and Trauma with Dr. Iris Manor Join us as we explore the intricate connections between ADHD, PTSD, and trauma with Dr. Iris Manor, a renowned child and adolescent psychiatrist and director of the lifespan ADHD clinic at...

  36. Ep 235 What the Princess and the Pea Teaches Us about Chronic Pain

    Text Dr. Lenz any feedback or questions The Princess and the Pea: A Tale of Sensitivity and Neurodivergence Explore the timeless fairytale of 'The Princess and the Pea' through the lens of modern science and neurodivergence. This video reinterprets the story as an early description of heightened...

  37. Ep 234 Is There Meaning in Suffering? A Deep Dive with Luke Thompson

    Text Dr. Lenz any feedback or questions In this enlightening episode, we welcome special guest Luke Thompson, who has a diverse background as a philosophy professor, pastor, author, and theology professor. Luke shares his insights on existential questions, particularly focusing on how different...

  38. Ep 233 The Sound of Relief: Transforming Chronic Pain with Music

    Text Dr. Lenz any feedback or questions The Science Behind Music's Power to Relieve Chronic Pain Feeling trapped by chronic pain and dependent on pills? Discover how music can rewire your nervous system and alleviate pain, anxiety, and depression. Join Dr. Michael Lenz as he delves into robust...

  39. Ep 232 What You Need to Know about Acute and Chronic Pain

    Text Dr. Lenz any feedback or questions In this episode of the Conquering Your Fibromyalgia podcast, host Mike introduces the podcast's first medical doctor guest, Dr. Maureen Allen. Dr. Allen shares her extensive journey from being a nurse to becoming a family medicine physician and an emergency...

  40. Ep 231 Wellness Industry Secrets Uncovered

    Text Dr. Lenz any feedback or questions In this episode, we welcome Amy Larocca, author of 'How to Be Well: Navigating Our Self-Care Epidemic, one Dubious Cure at a Time'. Amy joins us to discuss the intersection of fashion and wellness, chronic invisible illnesses, and the deceptive allure of…

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  41. Ep 230 The Science Behind Fibromyalgia: Neurological Insights

    Text Dr. Lenz any feedback or questions New Breakthrough: The Neurobiological Basis of Fibromyalgia Pain Revealed Are you or a loved one struggling with widespread pain often dismissed as stress-induced? Dr. Michael Lenz uncovers groundbreaking data showing that such pain is linked to measurable...

  42. Ep 229 Examining the Wellness Industry Part 2

    Text Dr. Lenz any feedback or questions Navigating Chronic Pain and Pseudoscientific Treatments: A Deep Dive The podcast episode features a conversation centered around the challenges and misconceptions in treating chronic conditions like fibromyalgia and ADHD. Topics covered include the...

  43. Ep 228 Examining the Wellness Industry with Jonathon Stea Part 1

    Text Dr. Lenz any feedback or questions Navigating Mental Health and Chronic Illness: Cutting Through Pseudoscience with Dr. Jonathan Stea In this episode, clinical psychologist and science communicator Dr. Jonathan Stea joins the show to discuss the intersection of chronic illness and mental...

  44. Ep 227 Chasing Truth in the Wellness Wild West with Scott Carney

    Text Dr. Lenz any feedback or questions Unmasking Medical Misinformation with Scott Carney In this episode, we delve into the intricate world of health, wellness, and medical misinformation with Scott Carney, a medical anthropologist and investigative journalist. Scott shares his journey from...

  45. Ep 226 Transforming Health at any Age with Maxime Sigouin Part 2

    Text Dr. Lenz any feedback or questions Transforming Health Over 50: Maxim Segouin on Plant-Based Living and Fitness In this episode of the Conquering Your Fibromyalgia podcast, we continue our conversation with Maxim Seguin, who delves deeper into the mindset shifts, daily habits, and powerful...

  46. Ep 225 Revitalize using Movement and Nourishment with Maxime Sigouin Part 1

    Text Dr. Lenz any feedback or questions Maximizing Vitality: Movement, Nutrition, and Mindset In this episode of Conquering Your Fibromyalgia, Dr. Michael Lenz discusses the benefits of movement for chronic pain and fatigue with Maxim Sigouin, host of the Fit Vegan Podcast. They explore…

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  47. Ep 224 Invisible Battles: Chuck Carroll's Story of Pain, Healing and Hope

    Text Dr. Lenz any feedback or questions Beyond Weight Loss: Chuck Carroll's Transformative Journey with Chronic Pain and Invisible Illness In this episode, we share a compelling and deeply personal interview with Chuck Carroll, host of the Exam Room Podcast, originally featured on the Fit Vegan...

  48. Ep 223 Reaction to Netflix's Biggest Loser Documentary

    Text Dr. Lenz any feedback or questions The Reality of 'The Biggest Loser': A Medical Perspective Watch the video here Dr. Michael Lenz, a pediatrician, internist, clinical lipidologist, and Lifestyle medicine physician, reviews the Netflix documentary 'The Biggest Loser' from a medical...

  49. Ep 222 Golden Girls and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Lessons from Dorothy's Journey

    Text Dr. Lenz any feedback or questions Golden Girls and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Lessons from Dorothy's Journey Dr. Michael Lenz, a pediatrician, internist, clinical lipidologist, and lifestyle medicine physician, explores the depiction of chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia through the...

  50. Ep 221 Why Opioids fall short for Fibromyalgia

    Text Dr. Lenz any feedback or questions Checkout the video here. Opioids and Fibromyalgia: Understanding the Risks and Alternatives In this episode of the Conquering Your Fibromyalgia podcast, the host delves into the complex and often controversial topic of using opioids for treating…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

When I started this podcast—and the book that came before it—I had my patients in mind. In the exam room, time is limited. But the need for understanding complex, often misunderstood conditions like fibromyalgia is vast. That’s why I created this space: to offer deeper education, validation, and hope.

If you’ve been told that fibromyalgia "isn’t real'" or that it’s "all in your head," I want you to know: I see you. I believe you. And you're not alone. This podcast is here to affirm what you’ve lived through and to explain the science behind what you’re experiencing.

Whether you're living with fibromyalgia, supporting someone who is, or a healthcare professional seeking to better serve your patients, I hope you’ll find trusted, evidence-based insight drawn from my 28+ years as a medical doctor, pediatrician, internist, lifestyle medicine physician, and clinical lipidologist.

Together, let’s bring compassion and clarity to a condition t

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Dr. Michael Lenz MD

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