

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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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 • 46min
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 #mickeltherapySupport 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

Jun 5, 2025 • 10min
126: The Key to Recovery (Almost) Everyone is Missing
Send us a textIn this episode, I share the one critical piece of recovery that even many brain retraining experts overlook—your emotional reservoir. Whether you’re healing from ME/CFS, Long Covid, or another mindbody condition, this insight can change everything.✅ 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.MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:🌟 My Interview with Dr. Howard Schubiner: https://youtu.be/cd1d999Oe6M🌟 My Interview with Nicole Sachs: https://youtu.be/gTg-D_Vh0T4LEARN MORE:👉 My FREE mini 5-day brain retraining email course (simple and actionable) — https://mailchi.mp/raelanagle.com/brain-retraining✅ Check out my book! 📖 Finding Freedom: Escaping From the Prison of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome — https://amzn.to/2LtzBcl 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.com 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 4, 2025 • 25min
125: She Could Barely Walk. Now She’s 90% Back (Yulie’s Story)
Send us a textFollowing a sudden onset of fatigue, tingling, tinnitus, and dizzying crashes in April 2023, Yulie Antia not only watched her health spiral but also lost her job—and eventually her home country—before her husband quit his job to become her caregiver. In this episode, Yulie breaks down the exact steps and mindset shifts that clawed her way back to 80% recovery. 🧡 Join my FREE 5-Day Brain Retraining Email Course — actionable steps, straight to your inboxhttps://mailchi.mp/raelanagle.com/brain-retrainingMENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:✅ The Gupta Program — https://guptaprogram.com/aff/825/👉 FREE for 28 days (no credit card needed)👉 Available in 8 Languages! English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Hebrew and Finnish👉 Meditation App Insight timer — https://insighttimer.com/🌟 My Full Recovery Story (New Insights) — https://youtu.be/rEEga_WUS0w🏋️ Working out with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome — https://youtu.be/PAj08-6IAC0🏃 10 Marbles System for ME/CFS — https://youtu.be/nfo7Ctvitf8_____✅ 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✅ New Recovery App with the Tools Behind Many ME/CFS and Long Covid Success Stories👉 https://freemehealth.com/getfreeme✅ Recovery Foundations Masterclass 👉 https://www.cfsrecovery.co/2?am_id=raelanSTRUGGLING 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 #valencia #spainSupport the show

Jun 2, 2025 • 34min
124: Bedbound for 6 Months — Then Made Real Progress in Just One Week (Juliane Johnson)
Send us a textFollowing a concussion, Juliane Johnsen developed debilitating symptoms—extreme light and sound sensitivity, exhaustion, and anxiety—that left her unable to function. She spent months in total darkness, isolated and hopeless, feeling her life slip away… until something shifted. In this episode, she shares what helped her begin to get her life back.CONNECT WITH JULIANE JOHNSEN: 👉 Juliane's Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/yojupeopleMENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:🏠 Recovery Stories playlist — https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNX_MIJ_pJAbU_Dnavpd7KLyhJTK7qy78👉 Amari's Take on Using Teddy Bears for Recovery — https://youtu.be/3pKrIL6v23A_____✅ 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 RECOVERY RESOURCES🧡 Join my FREE 5-Day Brain Retraining Email Course — actionable steps, straight to your inboxhttps://mailchi.mp/raelanagle.com/brain-retraining✅ New Recovery App on your phone 📲 Freeme includes the tools behind many ME/CFS and Long Covid recovery stories 👉 https://freemehealth.com/getfreeme✅ Recovery Foundations Masterclass 👉 https://www.cfsrecovery.co/2?am_id=raelanSTRUGGLING 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 #concussionrecovery #nervoussystem #mindbodyconnection #chronicillnessrecovery #copenhagen #denmarkSupport the show

May 29, 2025 • 13min
123: The 5-Step Process That Helps Eliminate Symptoms
Send us a textIf your symptoms won’t shift no matter what you try, you’re not alone — and it might not be because you’re doing anything wrong. In this video, I walk you through a science-backed approach used at the Pain Psychology Center that’s helped thousands break free from chronic symptoms — and you can start it from home, for free.I also share results from a Boulder study where 66% of people using this method became symptom-free or nearly symptom-free in just 30 days — and break down the exact five steps they followed so you can try them too.👉 Join my FREE 5-Day Brain Retraining Email Course — actionable steps, straight to your inboxhttps://mailchi.mp/raelanagle.com/brain-retrainingMENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:🛎️ The Boulder Chronic Back pain study: 66% became pain or nearly pain free with pain reprocessing therapy maintained at one year - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34586357/📖 The Way Out by Alan Gordon — https://amzn.to/3SKZgB0📗 Mind your Body by Nicole Sachs — https://amzn.to/41Pc6SH👉 Is it Neuroplastic? Take this self-assessment — https://youtu.be/2TX9SeMy-LQ⭐ The Golden Rule of CFS Recovery — https://youtu.be/xOPJowe76mY👉 Somatic Tracking for ME/CFS & Long Covid — https://youtu.be/Mrl9wGZeTBcMORE HELPFUL RESOURCES✅ Recovery App 📲 Freeme App includes the tools behind so many ME/CFS and Long Covid recovery stories 👉 https://freemehealth.com/getfreeme✅ Join Recovery Masterclass 👉 https://www.cfsrecovery.co/2?am_id=raelan✅ 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.✅ Become a Channel Member!Your support helps share more recovery stories 💛https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy4EjD4exCbtuGQkSa71ozA/joinLET’S STAY CONNECTED:📸 Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/raelan.agle🌐 Website — https://raelanagle.com💻 Facebook Group — https://www.facebook.com/groups/healingmecfsNOTE: This description contains affiliate links. I only recommend resources I personally use and love. I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting this channel!DISCLAIMER: This is for information purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Please consult your trusted healthcare providers before making any decisions.#mecfs #longcovid #neuroplasticity #nervoussystem #brainretrainingSupport the show

May 28, 2025 • 17min
122: Why You Nervous System Wants You to Stay Sick
Send us a textIf it feels like your symptoms won’t budge—no matter what you try—there might be a deeper reason. In this video, we explore how the brain’s default settings are wired for safety, not thriving, and why that can keep even the most determined people stuck in chronic symptoms.You’ll learn what those settings are, why they’re so powerful, and the specific steps you can take to gently interrupt them and support real change.👉 My FREE mini 5-day brain retraining email course (simple and actionable) — https://mailchi.mp/raelanagle.com/brain-retraining✅ 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.MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:👉 Take this test — https://youtu.be/2TX9SeMy-LQ🌟 The Golden Rule of CFS Recovery — https://youtu.be/xOPJowe76mY------- ✅ 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 #longcovid #nervoussystem #mecfs #brainretraining #neuroplasticitySupport the show


