
The Raelan Agle Podcast
Here you will find recovery stories, strategies, and resources for ME/CFS and Long Covid. Raelan lived with chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) for ten years before finally fully recovering. After countless fruitless doctors' visits and tens of thousands of dollars spent providing little relief from her illness, she eventually realized that she would have to look within herself and listen to her body to find her path back to health. And thankfully she did finally fully recover!Since her full recovery about four years ago, Raelan has become passionate about spreading hope for others facing chronic illnesses such as ME/CFS, Long Covid, and Fibromyalgia. She is the author of Finding Freedom: Escaping from the Prison of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, has built a successful YouTube channel full of resources for health and healing, and designed online courses, accessible at raelanagle.com, to aid others on their journey towards health and happiness.
Latest episodes

Jun 27, 2025 • 37min
136: When You See What Your Brain’s Doing, It Rewires Faster (Ariel Garten)
Ariel Garten, a neuroscientist and former psychotherapist, shares her impressive journey from battling multiple chemical sensitivities to co-creating Muse, a brain-sensing headband. She discusses how Muse helps users visualize their brain activity to enhance mindfulness and improve sleep. Ariel highlights the device's role in aiding recovery from stress-related conditions like Long Covid. The conversation also touches on the power of breathwork for emotional regulation and the benefits of heart meditation in promoting overall well-being.

Jun 24, 2025 • 19min
135: I’m Doing Everything Right—Why Am I Still Sick?
Send us a textWhat if you’re doing everything “right” and still not getting better? In this episode, I break down the real reasons so many people with ME/CFS and Long Covid feel stuck no matter how hard they try, and the steps you can take to finally move forward. _______✅ Brain Retraining 101 for Long Covid and ME/CFS - https://tinyurl.com/brain-training-101👉 Ongoing support calls EVERY Friday, one purchase, lifetime access._______MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE📗 Healing Back Pain: The Mind-Body Connection by Dr. John Sarno, MD - https://amzn.to/3UVJ5BB👉 Is Nervous System is Working... Too Well? - https://youtu.be/NKqmOuFIOdc🩷 So-Called "Normal Abnormalities" (Why Diagnosis Might Not Matter) - https://youtu.be/JBXmIahczpM🌟 Your Brain's Hidden Shortcut: https://youtu.be/r-_l_0GdVsk👉 Finger Dancing Example - https://youtu.be/cd1d999Oe6M🌟 Pigeons and Squirrels Example - https://youtu.be/xw1eejfZYpU______MORE HELPFUL RESOURCES🩷 Join my FREE 5-Day Brain Retraining Email Course — actionable steps, straight to your inboxhttps://mailchi.mp/raelanagle.com/brain-retraining📲 Freeme App - Start Reversing ME/CFS (Even From Bed) 👉 https://freemehealth.com/getfreeme✅ FREE Recovery Foundations Masterclass 👉 https://www.cfsrecovery.co/2?am_id=raelan📱 Try Curable—6 weeks FREE - http://www.curable.com/raelanagleSTRUGGLING WITH LONG VIDEOS?✅ Subscribe to my weekly newsletter for a bullet-point summary from our latest recovery interview 💌 https://mailchi.mp/3bd95045319b/raelan-agleLET’S BE FRIENDS:🌐 Visit My Website - https://raelanagle.com📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/raelan.agleNOTE: This description may contain affiliate links to products I enjoy using myself. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Should you choose to use these links, this channel may earn affiliate commissions at no additional cost to you. I appreciate your support! REMINDER: This is for information purposes only and nothing I share should be considered medical advice. Please make your own assessment, do your own further research, and consult your trusted healthcare professionals before deciding if anything I talk about here might be right for you. #chronicfatigue #mecfs #nervoussystemregulation #longcovid #postcovid #recoveryjourney #mecfsrecovery #longcovidrecovery #longcovidsymptomsSupport the show

Jun 23, 2025 • 45min
134: A Highly Sensitive Person’s Path Out of ME/CFS (Nicola McDonald’s Story)
Send us a textNichola McDonald, a seasoned therapist and lifelong empath, spent 15 years struggling with ME/CFS and the hidden weight of generational trauma before discovering what truly moved the needle in her healing. In this episode, Nichola shares what finally helped her body feel safe enough to recover, why traditional methods fell short, and the lessons she learned along the way.🧡 Join my FREE 5-Day Brain Retraining Email Course 👉 actionable steps, straight to your inbox https://mailchi.mp/raelanagle.com/brain-retraining_______MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:📕 Elaine Aron, The Highly Sensitive Person - https://amzn.to/3APlDhJ🌟 A Highly Sensitive Person's Approach to Long Covid Recovery (Troy's Story) - https://youtu.be/nhElO6otQJE❤️ HeartMath device (with ear clip) – 10% off: https://www.heartmath.com/raelanagle“PARTS WORK” IN INTERVIEWS:🌟 https://youtu.be/Lwvh3rWRnpM - Lucy's Story🌟 https://youtu.be/Qxb29C7zOas - Manya's Story👦🏻 Chris Duncan: https://www.christophermduncan.com👨⚕️ Steve Wells (Tapping): https://www.stevewells.comCONNECT WITH NICHOLA MCDONALD: 🌐 Nichola's Website - https://healingwildflower.com/📸 Nichola's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/healingwildflower_official/________MORE HELPFUL RESOURCES🩷 Freeme App — Start Reversing ME/CFS (Even From Bed): https://freemehealth.com/getfreeme🌟 FREE Recovery Foundations Masterclass: https://www.cfsrecovery.co/2?am_id=raelan📱 Try Curable—6 weeks FREE 👉 http://www.curable.com/raelanagle✅ Brain Retraining 101 for Long Covid and ME/CFS Recovery with Raelan — https://tinyurl.com/brain-training-101🧡 Ongoing support calls EVERY Friday. One purchase, lifetime access.________STRUGGLING WITH LONG VIDEOS?✅ Subscribe to my weekly newsletter for a bullet-point summary from our latest recovery interview 💌 https://mailchi.mp/3bd95045319b/raelan-agle LET’S BE FRIENDS:💻 Join my Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/healingmecfs 🌐 Visit My Website - https://raelanagle.com 📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/raelan.agle NOTE: This description may contain affiliate links to products I enjoy using myself. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Should you choose to use these links, this channel may earn affiliate commissions at no additional cost to you. I appreciate your support! REMINDER: This is for information purposes only and nothing I share should be considered medical advice. Please make your own assessment, do your own further research, and consult your trusted healthcare professionals before deciding if anything I talk about here might be right for you. #chronicfatigue #mecfs #recoverystory& so much moreA bi-monthly podcast where we share the stories of our Caregivers, patients and...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

Jun 23, 2025 • 16min
133: Why Diagnosis Might Not Matter (When Dealing With Chronic Symptoms)
Send us a textStruggling with a long list of diagnoses and symptoms that just won’t budge? You’re not alone — and it doesn’t mean your body is broken. In this episode, I explain why chronic symptoms often have less to do with structural “damage” and more to do with how the brain and nervous system work — and what you can do about it.🧡 Join my FREE 5-Day Brain Retraining Email Course — actionable steps, straight to your inboxhttps://mailchi.mp/raelanagle.com/brain-retrainingMENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:👉 Is it Neuroplastic? Take this self-assessment — https://youtu.be/2TX9SeMy-LQ📖 The Way Out by Alan Gordon — https://amzn.to/3SKZgB0🌟 My Interview with Dr. Howard Schubiner MD — https://youtu.be/cd1d999Oe6M🌟 My Interview with Nicole Sachs — https://youtu.be/gTg-D_Vh0T4-------MORE HELPFUL RESOURCES✅ Freeme App – Start Reversing ME/CFS (Even From Bed.) — https://freemehealth.com/getfreeme🌟 FREE Recovery Foundations Masterclass — https://www.cfsrecovery.co/2?am_id=raelan📱 Try Curable—6 weeks FREE — http://www.curable.com/raelanagle✅ Brain Retraining 101 for Long Covid and ME/CFS Recovery with Raelan — https://tinyurl.com/brain-training-101🧡 Ongoing support calls EVERY Friday. One purchase, lifetime access.LET’S BE FRIENDS:💻 Join my Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/healingmecfs 🌐 Visit My Website - https://raelanagle.com 📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/raelan.agle NOTE: This description may contain affiliate links to products I enjoy using myself. As an asssociate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Should you choose to use these links, this channel may earn affiliate commissions at no additional cost to you. I appreciate your support!REMINDER: This is for information purposes only and nothing I share should be considered medical advice. Please make your own assessment, do your own further research, and consult your trusted healthcare professionals before deciding if anything I talk about here might be right for you.#mecfs #longcovid #brainretraining #nervoussystemhealing #chronicfatiguesyndrome #chronicillness #postcovid #pots #chronicpainSupport the show

Jun 20, 2025 • 53min
132: This Helped Former Marine to Cure ME/CFS Quickly (Chris Sykes-Popham)
Send us a textChris Sykes-Popham was a Royal Marine Commando, adventure-seeker, and high achiever—until ME/CFS slammed the brakes on his life and he's here to share worked for him, what didn’t, and the biggest lessons from his rapid turnaround.✅ Check out the Freeme app Chris developed to help others. He designed it so it's easy to use even bedbound and with severe brain fog.📲 Freeme — ME/CFS Recovery App — The Tools Behind So Many Success Stories👉 https://freemehealth.com/getfreeme---STRUGGLING WITH LONG VIDEOS?✅ Subscribe to my weekly newsletter for a bullet-point summary from our latest recovery interview 💌 https://mailchi.mp/3bd95045319b/raelan-agleLEARN MORE:✅ Check out my book! 📖 Finding Freedom: Escaping From the Prison of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. View on Amazon - https://amzn.to/2LtzBclBECOME A CHANNEL MEMBER (Just $4 a month!)✅ Your support makes a huge difference in sharing recovery stories 👇https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy4EjD4exCbtuGQkSa71ozA/joinLET’S BE FRIENDS:📌 Join My Supportive Facebook Group — https://www.facebook.com/groups/healingmecfs📸 Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/raelan.agle🌐 Visit My Website — [https://raelanagle.com](https://raelanagle.com/)📌 WANT TO BE A GUEST ON MY CHANNEL?Let me know here 👉 https://forms.gle/qF2TXFzGVcJCbc6E6NOTE: This description may contain affiliate links to products I enjoy using myself. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Should you choose to use these links, this channel may earn affiliate commissions at no additional cost to you. I appreciate your support! REMINDER: This is for information purposes only and nothing I share should be considered medical advice. Please make your own assessment, do your own further research, and consult your trusted healthcare professionals before deciding if anything I talk about here might be right for you. #chronicfatigue #mecfs #recoverystory& so much moreA bi-monthly podcast where we share the stories of our Caregivers, patients and...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

Jun 19, 2025 • 10min
131: The Fastest Nervous System Reset For Fight or Flight
Explore how our nervous system reacts to perceived dangers, often keeping us trapped in stress. Learn about the fight or flight response and its link to anxiety rooted in past experiences and future fears. Personal anecdotes add depth, while a grounding mantra helps listeners stay present. Discover practical tools to reset your nervous system and combat overwhelming feelings, equipping you to break free from the cycle of worry.

Jun 16, 2025 • 14min
130: How to Reset a Dysregulated Nervous System
Send us a textWhat if the key to calming your overwhelmed nervous system was hiding in plain sight? In this episode, I share 3 very simple yet powerful techniques to flip the switch from stress to safety. 🧡 Join my FREE 5-Day Brain Retraining Email Course — actionable steps, straight to your inboxhttps://mailchi.mp/raelanagle.com/brain-retrainingMENTIONED IN THE EPISODE📗 Let them Theory by Mel Robbins - https://amzn.to/44bvzyB👉 How I Use Muse Athena — https://youtu.be/W_zIPD6j-Rk🌟 What I Learned Using Muse for 60 Days — https://youtu.be/vD_JznLOHgM🧘🏼♀️ Choose Muse — https://choosemuse.com/raelanUnlock 15% off the Muse EEG Headband by tapping the link ⤴️---MORE HELPFUL RESOURCES✅ Freeme — ME/CFS & Long Covid Recovery App with the Tools Behind Many Success Stories 👉 https://freemehealth.com/getfreeme✅ Recovery Foundations Masterclass 👉 https://www.cfsrecovery.co/2?am_id=raelan✅ Brain Retraining 101 for Long Covid and ME/CFS — https://tinyurl.com/brain-training-101🧡 Ongoing support calls EVERY Friday, one purchase, lifetime access.STRUGGLING WITH LONG VIDEOS?✅ Subscribe to my weekly newsletter for a bullet-point summary from our latest recovery interview 💌 https://mailchi.mp/3bd95045319b/raelan-agleLET’S BE FRIENDS:💻 Join my Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/healingmecfs🌐 Visit My Website - https://raelanagle.com📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/raelan.agleNOTE: This description may contain affiliate links to products I enjoy using myself. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Should you choose to use these links, this channel may earn affiliate commissions at no additional cost to you. I appreciate your support! REMINDER: This is for information purposes only and nothing I share should be considered medical advice. Please make your own assessment, do your own further research, and consult your trusted healthcare professionals before deciding if anything I talk about here might be right for you. #chronicfatigue #mecfs #nervoussystemregulationSupport the show

Jun 12, 2025 • 13min
129: How to Know You're FULLY Recovered?
Send us a textRecovery wasn’t a straight line for me — some days I felt like I’d made it, and other days symptoms would come back out of nowhere. In this episode, I share the quiet signs that helped me know I was truly recovered. If you’ve ever wondered how to tell when you’re really healed, this one’s for you.🧡 Join my FREE 5-Day Email Course — simple and actionable steps, straight to your inboxhttps://mailchi.mp/raelanagle.com/brain-retraining✅ Brain Retraining 101 for Long Covid and ME/CFS Recovery with Raelan — https://tinyurl.com/brain-training-101🧡 Ongoing support calls EVERY Friday, one purchase, lifetime access.MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE:📗 Finding Freedom: Escaping From the Prison of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome https://amzn.to/2LtzBcl 📗 Healing Back Pain: The Mind-Body Connection by Dr. John Sarno, MD - https://amzn.to/3UVJ5BB📱 Recovery app on your phone? Try Curable—6 weeks FREE — http://www.curable.com/raelanagle👩 Interview with Nicole Sachs—https://youtu.be/gTg-D_Vh0T4---MORE HELPFUL RESOURCES✅ Freeme App: Long Covid and ME/CFS Recovery App on Your Phone — Featuring Tools Behind Many Success Stories 👉 https://freemehealth.com/getfreeme✅ Recovery Foundations Masterclass 👉 https://www.cfsrecovery.co/2?am_id=raelanLET’S BE FRIENDS:💻 Join my Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/healingmecfs🌐 Visit My Website - https://raelanagle.com📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/raelan.agleNOTE: This description may contain affiliate links to products I enjoy using myself. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Should you choose to use these links, this channel may earn affiliate commissions at no additional cost to you. I appreciate your support! REMINDER: This is for information purposes only and nothing I share should be considered medical advice. Please make your own assessment, do your own further research, and consult your trusted healthcare professionals before deciding if anything I talk about here might be right for you. #chronicfatigue #mecfs #nervoussystemregulationSupport the show

Jun 10, 2025 • 47min
128: Dr. David Mickel, MD: Thousands Are Getting Cured Quickly #mecfs #longcovid
Send us a textIn this episode, Dr. David Mickel, MD, shares what he’s learned from 25 years of helping people with ME/CFS get their lives back — and explains how tuning into your body’s consciousness can lead to real and lasting recovery.Book a FREE 15-min consultation with Dr. David Mickel, MD:👉 https://www.mickeltherapy.com/booking-pageStart your Mickel Therapy® healing journey today with a 10% discount and Free Mobile App:✅ Self-Guided Program — Learn at your own pace (10% off) – https://www.mickeltherapy.com/a/2148092793/ZaxaFeeq👨⚕️ Video Lessons + 2 Private Sessions — Personalized support included (10% off) – https://www.mickeltherapy.com/a/2148092794/ZaxaFeeq 🧡 Video Lessons + 10 Private Sessions — Full coaching package (10% off) – https://www.mickeltherapy.com/a/2148092795/ZaxaFeeqCONNECT WITH DR. MICKEL:🌟 Dr. Mickel's YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@MickelTherapy-OfficialSite-m6v/RECOVERY STORIES MENTIONING MICKEL THERAPY:🙎♀️ Suzi – https://youtu.be/TnwF6xZOsDw👦🏻 Danny - https://youtu.be/cQxW6OYovTc🙎♀️ Veronica – https://youtu.be/v3-Fy85KmeI👩🏻🦰 Clare Caldwell – https://youtu.be/v11Az-dUKfA👩🏻🦱 Alice – https://youtu.be/_QuSNwh8VNQ👩🏻🦰 Helen – https://youtu.be/dL28c2lmLrQ👩🏻🦱 Keelin – https://youtu.be/TOo24VDLEvk👩🏻🦱 Monnica – https://youtu.be/0ItThmv7HVY👩🏻🦰 Marie – https://youtu.be/EFcLUcAYPVQetc.------- STRUGGLING WITH LONG VIDEOS?✅ Subscribe to my weekly newsletter for a bullet-point summary from our latest recovery interview 💌 https://mailchi.mp/3bd95045319b/raelan-agle ✅ Become a Channel Member! Your support makes a huge difference in sharing stories of ME/CFS and Long Covid recovery 👇https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy4EjD4exCbtuGQkSa71ozA/joinLEARN MORE: ✅ Check out my book! 📖 Finding Freedom: Escaping From the Prison of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. View on Amazon - https://amzn.to/2LtzBcl LET’S BE FRIENDS:💻 Join my Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/healingmecfs 🌐 Visit My Website - https://raelanagle.com 📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/raelan.agle NOTE: This description may contain affiliate links to products I enjoy using myself. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Should you choose to use these links, this channel may earn affiliate commissions at no additional cost to you. I appreciate your support! REMINDER: This is for information purposes only and nothing I share should be considered medical advice. Please make your own assessment, do your own further research, and consult your trusted healthcare professionals before deciding if anything I talk about here might be right for you. #chronicfatigue #mecfs #mickeltherapy& so much moreA bi-monthly podcast where we share the stories of our Caregivers, patients and...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

Jun 9, 2025 • 10min
127: Why Your Symptoms Keep Changing (And Why It's A Good Sign)
Send us a textIn this episode, I explain why having a long list of symptoms—no matter how random, intense, or confusing—might actually be a good thing. If your symptoms have you feeling overwhelmed or scared, this will help reframe your experience and give you clarity on what’s really going on underneath—and how to address the nervous system issue driving those symptoms.👉 My FREE mini 5-day brain retraining email course (simple and actionable) — https://mailchi.mp/raelanagle.com/brain-retraining✅ Freeme: ME/CFS & Long Covid Recovery App 📲 that includes the tools behind many recovery stories 👉 https://freemehealth.com/getfreemeMENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:📖 The Mindbody Prescription by Dr. John Sarno, MD — https://amzn.to/45lBtuQ🌟 Nicole Sachs — https://youtu.be/gTg-D_Vh0T4📗 Mind your Body by Nicole Sachs — https://amzn.to/41Pc6SHLEARN MORE:✅ Join My Brain Retraining 101 Program for Long Covid and ME/CFS Recovery — https://tinyurl.com/brain-training-101👉 Ongoing support calls EVERY Friday, one purchase, lifetime access.✅ Check out my book! 📖 Finding Freedom: Escaping From the Prison of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome — https://amzn.to/2LtzBclBECOME A CHANNEL MEMBER (Just $4 a month!)✅ Your support makes a huge difference in sharing recovery stories 👇https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy4EjD4exCbtuGQkSa71ozA/join✅ LET’S BE FRIENDS:📸 Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/raelan.agle🌐 Visit My Website — https://raelanagle.comNOTE: This description may contain affiliate links to products I enjoy using myself. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Should you choose to use these links, this channel may earn affiliate commissions at no additional cost to you. I appreciate your support!REMINDER: This is for information purposes only and nothing I share should be considered medical advice. Please make your own assessment, do your own further research, and consult your trusted healthcare professionals before deciding if anything I talk about here might be right for you.#chronicfatigue #mecfs #longcovidSupport the show