S4 E 25 - CFS, Vestibular Migraine, POTS and much more with Louise
Jun 27, 2025
Louise shares her harrowing journey through chronic fatigue, vestibular migraine, and a myriad of misdiagnoses. Her battle with the healthcare system and emotional turmoil unveils the profound impact of mind-body practices on healing. Discover how mindfulness and self-compassion led her to reclaim her life after years of suffering. The podcast emphasizes the importance of emotional awareness and the healing journey, inspiring listeners to navigate their own struggles towards recovery and joy.
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Louise's Initial Symptoms and Collapse
Louise experienced internal tremors, fatigue, and pain that worsened during evenings and weekends but pushed through at work.
She collapsed at work with seizures and was hospitalized for three weeks with no clear diagnosis initially.
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Power of Mind-Body Education
Being told her illness was 'functional' led Louise to doubt and confusion about psychiatric referral.
Education about the nervous system and brain's role could have shortened her 8-year struggle, highlighting the power of understanding mind-body connections.
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Brain Retraining Sparks Recovery
After two to three weeks of brain retraining focusing on migraines, Louise woke up feeling dramatically better with less fatigue.
This unexpected change surprised her but marked the true start of recovery from chronic symptoms.
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Nicole Sachs' podcast episode 'Can Journaling Cure Chronic Pain' delves into the therapeutic benefits of journaling for chronic pain relief. It explains how expressive writing can help individuals uncover suppressed emotions and psychological stressors that contribute to physical pain. The episode emphasizes the importance of consistent journaling practices as a means of self-discovery and emotional processing. It also highlights the connection between emotional well-being and physical health. By providing practical guidance and insights, the podcast encourages listeners to explore journaling as a valuable tool in their chronic pain management journey.
The Cure for Chronic Pain
The Cure for Chronic Pain
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Nicole Sachs
One day, seemingly out of nowhere, Louise began to feel unwell in her body. An inner uneasiness gave way to tremors and crushing fatigue, and her life devolved into living in her bed. For over eight years, bed bound, Louise struggled to figure out what was wrong with her, seeing countless doctors and specialists and being diagnosed with things like POTS, CFS/ME, fibromyalgia, and chronic vestibular migraine. It wasn’t until she learned about the tenets of MindBody Medicine that she began to turn it around. Join us today for an incredible story of recovery. Louise’s path has many twists and turns, and walking it with her will give you powerful insight into how to heal yourself. There is nothing more profound than the human story of suffering, surrender, discovery, and growth. I’m honored that my work was integral in, as Louise put it, bringing her home to herself. And, of course, eliminating her chronic pain and fatigue. Much love to all of you! XOOX n.
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The Cure for Chronic Pain with Nicole Sachs, LCSW