108. Behind the Scenes of Invisible: The Making of a Documentary about Fibromyalgia

The Creative Soulpreneur Podcast with Nick Demos

Behind the Scenes of Invisible: The Making of a Documentary about Fibromyalgia

Episode #108

On this episode of The Creative Soulpreneur, we explore the intersection of health, creativity, and documentary filmmaking. Our host, Nick, and guests Rose Harwood and Pallavi Sastry share their experience with fibromyalgia, including the challenges of diagnosis and navigating the wellness industry. We dive into the making of Nick's documentary about fibromyalgia and the importance of sharing stories about chronic, invisible illnesses. We also discuss the similarities between fibromyalgia and Long COVID and advocate for a more compassionate and less ableist culture towards those dealing with health issues. Tune in to learn more about this important topic and how creativity can be a powerful tool for advocacy and education.

You'll Learn:

What is the main message of the episode? Answer: The main message of the episode is that seeking a diagnosis for a health issue may not always be helpful, and it's important to focus on managing stress and improving emotional health to navigate a healthy lifestyle.

What is fibromyalgia? Answer: Fibromyalgia is a condition that affects the body and mind, causing chronic pain, fatigue, and sleep problems. It is difficult to diagnose because there are no concrete or blood tests for it, and there is a lot of confusion surrounding it.

What are some simple steps to improving health? Answer: Improving stress levels and sleep quality can be simple steps to improving health.

Why is being too rigid with lifestyle change negative? Answer: Being too rigid with lifestyle changes can negatively impact mental health.

How can the wellness industry be dangerous?Answer: The wellness industry can be dangerous because it promotes rigid rules and labels, which can be detrimental to one's health.

Why is it important to take a look at stress and emotional health to navigate a healthy lifestyle? Answer: It is important to take a look at stress and emotional health to navigate a healthy lifestyle because they can have a significant impact on physical health.

What is Rose Harwood's experience with fibromyalgia? Answer: She had experienced fibromyalgia in their teenage years and had difficulty managing it, but she has since found ways to manage it and believes that getting a label for it is not always necessary.

What inspired Nick to make a documentary about fibromyalgia?Answer: Nick was approached by someone with an idea to make a documentary about fibromyalgia, which appealed to him as he was already at a point of wanting to expand their creativity and open to new possibilities.

What is Long COVID and how does it relate to fibromyalgia? Answer: Long COVID is a condition where people experience symptoms of COVID-19 for weeks or months after the initial infection. The episode suggests that there are similarities between Long COVID and fibromyalgia, and watching the documentary about fibromyalgia may provide education that applies to Long COVID.

What is the healthcare system's role in the opioid epidemic? Answer: The healthcare system has created a population of people addicted to painkillers because they don't know what else to do. The system has given a lot of painkillers but not much other treatment, which has contributed to the opioid epidemic.

Our Guests:

https://www.instagram.com/pallavisastry/ https://www.instagram.com/iamroseharwood/ Nick Demos is a Tony and Olivier Award winning Broadway producer, documentary filmmaker, conscious business coach and manifestation expert With over 15 years of teaching pranayama (breath work), yoga and creativity as well as thirty years in the entertainment industry, he has travelled from the Tony Awards to ashrams and run a multi-million dollar business in between. Nick helps you clear blocks and tap into your creative intuition so you can tell your stories and manifest the business and life of your dreams creating wealth and impact.