

The Raelan Agle Podcast
Raelan
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.
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Jul 7, 2025 • 4min
142: 4 Steps To Eliminate Symptoms
Send us a textThe key to healing chronic symptoms might not be fighting them—but changing your response. In this episode, I share a four-step approach to help calm your nervous system, break the fear cycle, and finally move forward on your healing journey.✅ JOIN me live this Tuesday, July 8 at 9 am Pacific for a Q&A with Miguel Bautista—mindset, emotions, flare-ups & more!👉 https://youtube.com/live/MEK-1CkQOP0MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE:📗 The Way Out by Alan Gordon - https://amzn.to/3SKZgB0⭐ The Golden Rule of CFS Recovery - https://youtu.be/xOPJowe76mY✅ FREE Recovery Foundations Masterclass - https://cfsrecovery.co/recovery-foundations?el=yt-raelan052&htrafficsource=youtube&hcategory=ambassador&hgoal=foundations_____✅ Freeme App - Start Reversing ME/CFS and Long Covid Today (Even From Bed) 👉 https://freemehealth.com/getfreeme🧡 FREE 5-day brain retraining Email starter course — simple and actionable steps, straight to your inbox: https://mailchi.mp/raelanagle.com/brain-retraining🌟 Brain Retraining with Raelan — https://tinyurl.com/brain-training-101Ongoing LIVE support calls every Friday. One purchase, lifetime access.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 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. Support the show

Jul 4, 2025 • 16min
140: The 3 Habits That Fuel Your Chronic Symptoms
Send us a textWhat if the real triggers behind chronic symptoms like ME/CFS and long covid aren’t what you think? In this episode, I reveal the three science-backed habits that keep your nervous system on high alert—and show you how to break the cycle for good.🧡 Join my FREE 5-Day Email Course — simple and actionable steps, straight to your inbox: https://mailchi.mp/raelanagle.com/brain-retrainingMENTIONED IN THE EPISODE:📘 Finding Freedom: Escaping From the Prison of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome — https://amzn.to/2LtzBcl📗 The Way Out by Alan Gordon — https://amzn.to/3SKZgB0👉 The Source of Your Symptoms — https://youtu.be/IIrMPLSyzIU✅ Recovery Insights from Medical Doctors Playlist — https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNX_MIJ_pJAY-9MKjsvq5TrVILneZ9bM0✅ 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.---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👦🏻 Need Help in Your Own Language? Check Out the Gupta Program — https://guptaprogram.com/aff/825FREE 28-day trial (no credit card needed)Available in 8 Languages! English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Hebrew and FinnishLET’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.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 #mecfsSupport the show

Jul 3, 2025 • 6min
139: Why You Should STOP Trying to Recover (It's Holding You Back)
Send us a textIn this episode, I explain why trying too hard to recover might actually be slowing you down. If you’re exhausted from pushing yourself and scared of your symptoms, this will help you rethink your approach and show you how to send the right signals to your nervous system, so it can finally start trusting that things are okay.👉 My FREE mini 5-day brain retraining email course (simple and actionable) — https://mailchi.mp/raelanagle.com/brain-retrainingMENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:📖 The Way Out by Alan Gordon - https://amzn.to/3SKZgB0🌟 Interview with Nicol McGough (ME/CFS and Fibromyalgia for 34 Years) - https://youtu.be/jK-NhsNBIIY🌟 Interview with Dr. David Mickel, MD (25+ years working with ME/CFS patients) https://youtu.be/0d5fqI3X9voOTHER HELPFUL RESOURCES: 📲 Get Freeme App: Start Reversing ME/CFS Today (Even From Bed) 👉 https://freemehealth.com/getfreeme🌟 Take FREE CFS Recovery Foundations Masterclass — https://cfsrecovery.co/recovery-foundations?el=yt-raelan052&htrafficsource=youtube&hcategory=ambassador&hgoal=foundationsLEARN MORE:✅ Check out my book! 📖 Finding Freedom: Escaping From the Prison of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome — https://amzn.to/2LtzBcl✅ Join my free course! 👩🏻 Lifestyle Pacing: Tools for Optimizing Your Energy and Achieving Your Goals (join for FREE with this affiliate link) - https://skl.sh/3BMsuqk ✅ Brain Retraining 101 for Long Covid and ME/CFS Recovery with Raelan — https://tinyurl.com/brain-training-101Ongoing support calls EVERY Friday. One purchase, lifetime access.BECOME 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 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

Jun 30, 2025 • 22min
137: Your Recovery Roadmap
Send us a textThe first 1,000 people to use my link will get a full year of Premium membership to Get Healthy U TV for only $1.49 - https://go.gethealthyutv.com/raelanagleEver wonder why your recovery seems to stall, even when you’re putting in the work? In this video, I walk you through my 10-year journey with ME/CFS, sharing the key turning points, common pitfalls, and practical shifts that helped me break free from chronic symptoms—and how you can apply these lessons to your own path forward.MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE🌟 My Full CFS Recovery Story (With as Many Details as Possible) - https://youtu.be/rEEga_WUS0wSnippets from My Brain Retraining 101 Support Calls (with Coach Devon Carter)👉 https://www.youtube.com/shorts/EIqo8UBp76c👉 https://youtube.com/shorts/7lECqFXbmw8👉 https://youtube.com/shorts/hy1WIMPZqVE✅ Brain Retraining 101 for Long Covid and ME/CFS - https://tinyurl.com/brain-training-101👉 Ongoing support calls EVERY Friday, one purchase, lifetime access.______MORE HELPFUL RECOVERY RESOURCES🩷 Join My FREE 5-day Brain Training Email Course — simple and actionable steps, straight to your inbox: 👉 https://mailchi.mp/raelanagle.com/brain-retraining✅ Take FREE Recovery Foundations Masterclass 👉 https://cfsrecovery.co/recovery-foundations?el=yt-raelan052&htrafficsource=youtube&hcategory=ambassador&hgoal=foundations📲 Freeme App: Start Reversing ME/CFS (Even From Bed) 👉 https://freemehealth.com/getfreemeLET’S BE FRIENDS:🌐 Visit My Website - https://raelanagle.com📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/raelan.agleThis video was sponsored by Get Healthy U TVNOTE: This description may contain affiliate links to products I enjoy using myself. As an 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 30, 2025 • 48min
138: I Never Thought This Would Work - But it Cured Me (Zara’s Story)
Send us a textAfter 10 years of living with ME/CFS, fibromyalgia, and post-concussion symptoms, Zara Dureno discovered something that changed everything... and gave her health and full life back. In this interview, she shares the practical tools and science-backed hope that led to her full recovery and how she now helps others do the same.🧘♀️ Zara's FREE Somatic Tracking Meditation - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zuv-s3BfE6w&t=28sCONNECT WITH ZARA DURENO:🌐 Zara's Website – https://www.zaradureno.com/📺 Zara's YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@upliftvirtualtherapy📕 Zara's Book, Courses & 1:1 Support – https://www.zaradureno.com/📲 Zara's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/uplift_virtualtherapyALSO MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:📘 'Unlearn Your Pain' by Dr. Howard Schubiner - https://amzn.to/4e8zm1u📚 No Bad Parts by Richard Schwartz - https://amzn.to/3IpN2HH🌬️ The Polyvagal Theory by Steven Porges - https://amzn.to/4lzVCVO🌟 Deb Dana (Polyvagal-informed therapy) ------- ✅ 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/joinSTRUGGLING WITH LONG VIDEOS?✅ Subscribe to my weekly newsletter for a bullet-point summary from our latest recovery interview 💌 https://mailchi.mp/3bd95045319b/raelan-agleWANT TO BE A GUEST ON MY CHANNEL? LET ME KNOW HERE: 👉 https://forms.gle/qF2TXFzGVcJCbc6E6 LEARN MORE: ✅ Check out my book! 📖 Finding Freedom: Escaping From the Prison of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. View on Amazon - https://amzn.to/2LtzBcl ✅ Join Brain Retraining 101 For ME/CFS and Long Covid Enroll now: https://raelan-agle-s-school1.teachable.com/p/brain_retraining_101LET’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 #fibromyalgia #longcovid #longcovidrecovery #cfsrecovery #mecfsrecoverySupport the show

Jun 27, 2025 • 36min
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 • 44min
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 #recoverystorySupport 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 • 52min
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 #recoverystorySupport the show


