#275 Navigating Fibromyalgia: Julie Hamilton on Transforming Challenges into Coaching Opportunities

"Give yourself grace,” says Julie Hamilton, a certified fibromyalgia and life coach. "Accept your life now and look at the positive.” Hamilton joins Lesley Jane Seymour on the Reinvent Yourself podcast to share how she turned her 25-year HR career into a mission-driven coaching business for professionals managing chronic illness. Diagnosed with fibromyalgia in 2009, Julie reveals how her personal journey shaped her approach to supporting others. She explains the power of finding your niche and using digital tools to create global impact, offering practical tips for building a business rooted in purpose. Her bestselling book, Chronic Illness at Work, provides actionable insights for fostering workplace inclusivity. Tune in to uncover strategies for thriving with chronic illness and transforming your passion into a career that makes a difference   02:16 Introducing Julie Hamilton a fibromyalgia coach and life coach 05:40 Understanding what fibromyalgia is 11:18 Did you know that your fibromyalgia was related barometrically? 14:05 What it means to work with someone who has fibromyalgia 17:20 What's the most interesting thing that you've learned being a fibromyalgia coach? 18:19 How to become a coach for others with chronic illness 20:16 Writing her book and dealing with fibromyalgia in general 24:41 Is working from home better or worse for someone with chronic illness? 27:55 The steps you need to take to become a coach 30:24 How to get certified as a health coach   Links Amazon LinkedIn FREE GIFT! 31 Badass Tips for Launching Your Reinvention Connect with Lesley Jane Seymour & CoveyClub: Website Instagram LinkedIn Join CoveyClub If you found this episode insightful, please follow the podcast and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. For more resources and community support, join us at CoveyClub.com. Until next time, keep reinventing!