
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

Mar 10, 2025 • 60min
97: Your Long Covid and CFS Recovery Questions—Answered by Rebecca Tolin
Send us a textIn this special Q&A, Rebecca Tolin answers your biggest questions on ME/CFS, long covid, and nervous system regulation. From overcoming setbacks to rewiring the brain for recovery, Rebecca shares practical tools and insights that helped her fully recover after 13 years of illness.👉 Be Your Own Medicine course (affiliate link) — http://rebeccatolin.com/raelanDidn’t get to ask Rebecca a question? Here are two more opportunities:👉 Tuesday, March 11 from 10 am - 11:30 am Pacific Time👉 Tuesday, March 11 from 3 pm - 4:30 pm Pacific TimeFind more details here — https://preview.mailerlite.io/preview/330355/emails/147516408933123329MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:👉 How to Overcome Insomnia - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oDCIEUlwLZo&t=3s📖 The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle — https://amzn.to/3damjwo👉 Michael Donnino, MD — https://www.longcovidstudy.net/📕 The Way Out by Alan Gordon — https://amzn.to/3SKZgB0📘 Unlearn Your Anxiety and Depression by Howard Schubiner, MD — https://amzn.to/45MQlU9________ 📌 WANT TO BE A GUEST ON MY CHANNEL? Let me know here 👉 https://forms.gle/qF2TXFzGVcJCbc6E6✅ JOIN MY SUPPORTIVE FACEBOOK GROUP - https://www.facebook.com/groups/healingmecfsMeet the Incredible FB Group Moderators 👉👩🏻🦱 Raelan Agle (US, originally from Canada)🇺🇸 🇨🇦👉 Watch Raelan’s Recovery Story - https://youtu.be/o4jUwldWRykAvailable Mondays for questions.👉 Tuesday: Guest Expert Day👩🏻🦱 Alexandra Albertz (USA, originally from Romania) 🇺🇸🇷🇴👉 Watch Alexandra's Recovery Story - https://youtu.be/l4PiH17Jd5YAvailable Wednesdays - Excited to help you navigate your journey!👩🏻🦱 Rachel Whitfield (UK) 🇬🇧Available Fridays - Rachel's here as your mod. Ask away!👩🏻🦱 Lalita Mohini (Australia) 🇦🇺👉 Watch Lalita's Recovery Story - https://youtu.be/t1oprwSf3McAvailable Saturday/Sunday - Lalita’s happy to help you out!👱🏼♀️ Felicity Read (New Zealand) 🇳🇿Available Sunday/Monday - Feel free to reach out!LET’S BE FRIENDS:📸 Follow me on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/raelan.agle 🌐 Visit My Website — https://raelanagle.com BECOME A CHANNEL MEMBER (Just $4 a month!) ✅ Your support makes a huge difference in sharing recovery stories 👇https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy4EjD4exCbtuGQkSa71ozA/joinNOTE: 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. #longcovid #postcovid #cfsrecovery #mecfs& so much moreA bi-monthly podcast where we share the stories of our Caregivers, patients and...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

Mar 5, 2025 • 31min
96: Could These Be Fueling Your ME/CFS? (When Brain Training Isn’t Enough) – Dr. Evan Hirsch, MD
Send us a textIn this episode, Dr. Evan Hirsch, MD shares his own experience with chronic fatigue and how it led him to develop The Energy MD Method, a 4-step process for resolving chronic fatigue, ME/CFS, Long Covid, and fibromyalgia.He explains why recovery feels so confusing, the five hidden causes behind fatigue (The Toxic 5), and why some treatments make people feel worse instead of better.If you've been stuck, frustrated, or wondering why nervous system retraining alone isn’t enough, this conversation is for you.🌟 Dr. Evan's FREE Online Recovery MasterClass - https://www.energymdmethod.com/masterclass-registrationCONNECT WITH DR. EVAN HIRSCH MD:👉 YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@EvanHHirschMD📷 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/evanhirschmd/🌐 Website - https://www.energymdmethod.com/MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:📕 Fix Your Fatigue by Dr. Evan Hirsch MD - https://amzn.to/4kqa6ri👩⚕️ Primal Trust - https://www.primaltrust.org/?ref=46631-Raelan-Agle👦🏻 Gupta's Program - https://guptaprogram.com/aff/825👉 FREE trial for 28 days!👉 Available in 8 Languages! (English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Hebrew and Finnish)_ _ _ _ _ ✅ Sign up for my 5 day FREE brain training E-mail mini-course to learn the basics (simple and actionable) 👉 https://mailchi.mp/raelanagle.com/brain-retrainingOTHER HELPFUL RECOVERY RESOURCES:📱 Recovery app on your phone! Try Curable—6 weeks FREE: http://www.curable.com/raelanagle👩🏻🦱 Prefer a self-study course? Get lifetime access with a one-time purchase + ongoing support calls every Friday. Try BT101 with Raelan — https://bit.ly/BT101Raelan________ BECOME A CHANNEL MEMBER (Just $4 a month!) ✅ Your support makes a huge difference in sharing recovery stories 👇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-agle 📌 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 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 #recoveryispossible& so much moreA bi-monthly podcast where we share the stories of our Caregivers, patients and...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

Mar 3, 2025 • 28min
95: Brain Training with Muse (What I Learned After 3 Months)
Send us a textIn this episode, I share my three-month journey with the Muse S Gen 2 headband. I cover what Muse is, how it works, its uses, and my personal pros and cons.🧘🏼♀️ Choose Muse — https://choosemuse.com/raelanUnlock 15% off the Muse EEG Headband by tapping the link ⤴️Watch my first video about Muse: https://youtu.be/Q_-rzJVRLeU_ _ _ _ _ ✅ Sign up for my 5 day FREE brain training E-mail mini-course to learn the basics (simple and actionable) 👉 https://mailchi.mp/raelanagle.com/brain-retraining👩🏻🦱 Prefer a self-study course? Get lifetime access with a one-time purchase + ongoing support calls every Friday. Try BT101 with Raelan — https://bit.ly/BT101Raelan________ BECOME A CHANNEL MEMBER (Just $4 a month!) ✅ Your support makes a huge difference in sharing recovery stories 👇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-agle 📌 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 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 #recoveryispossible #neuroplasticity& so much moreA bi-monthly podcast where we share the stories of our Caregivers, patients and...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

Feb 27, 2025 • 47min
94: Your Brain Can Keep You Sick: How to Break Free | Dr. Howard Schubiner, MD
Send us a textIn this episode, Dr. Howard Schubiner, MD, shares eye-opening insights into how the brain keeps chronic symptoms like ME/CFS and Long Covid stuck in a loop—and, most importantly, how to break free. We dive into the science of mind-body medicine, the hidden role of fear, and practical steps to rewire the brain for recovery.👨⚕️ Dr. Howard Schubiner's FREE Course on Brain Retraining for Chronic Pain — https://www.coursera.org/learn/reign-of-painCONNECT WITH DR. HOWARD SCHUBINER, MD:🌐 Dr. Schubiner's Website (research, books and other resources) — https://unlearnyourpain.com/🌐 ATNS / Symptomatic (list of practitioners, research, info on neuroplastic symptoms) — https://www.symptomatic.me/BOOKS AND INTERVIEWS MENTIONED:📗 Unlearn Your Pain by Howard Schubiner, MD — https://amzn.to/4e8zm1u📘 Unlearn Your Anxiety and Depression by Howard Schubiner, MD — https://amzn.to/45MQlU9📖 The Way Out by Alan Gordon — https://amzn.to/3SKZgB0📘 Chasing Peace by Tom Rosshirt — https://amzn.to/4gUjC2Y📗 Man’s Search for Meaning by Victor Frankl — https://amzn.to/4hNuy3N👩🏻🦰 Nurse Jo's Recovery Story — https://youtu.be/-t5bJzsBY8IMORE FREE RESOURCES: 👉 TMS Wiki — https://www.tmswiki.org/🏠 Alan Gordon's FREE Online Chronic Pain Recovery Course 👉 https://www.tmswiki.org/forum/painrecovery/🎯 READ THE SCIENCE BEHIND CHRONIC PAIN: 🛎️ 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/🛎️ Harvard Psychophysiologic Symptom Relief Therapy for post-acute sequelae of Covid - https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2022.10.07.22280732v1.full-text🛎️ Emotional Awareness and Expression Therapy and education for fibromyalgia: A randomized controlled trial - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5680092/🛎️ The PPDA complete bibliography of research studies - https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b75908755b02cf7e029e10e/t/6470177aa4720b33e48529cf/1685067643188/PPD+Bibliography+June+2023.pdf_ _ _ _ _ ✅ Sign up for my 5 day FREE brain training E-mail mini-course to learn the basics (simple and actionable) 👉 https://mailchi.mp/raelanagle.com/brain-retraining👩🏻🦱 Prefer a self-study course? Get lifetime access with a one-time purchase + ongoing support calls every Friday. Try BT101 with Raelan — https://bit.ly/BT101Raelan________ BECOME A CHANNEL MEMBER (Just $4 a month!) ✅ Your support makes a huge difference in sharing recovery stories 👇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-agle 📌 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 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 an& so much moreA bi-monthly podcast where we share the stories of our Caregivers, patients and...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

Feb 24, 2025 • 41min
93: What If Your Illness Isn’t What You Think? (Dr. Samuel Mann, MD)
Send us a textLet Clickup help you get more done than 99% of people. Go to https://tryclickup.co/raelan and use code YOUTUBE to get started for free. If you love Clickup, the code will also give you 20% off for your rst year on unlimited and business plans. Offer expires DATE if you decide to upgrade. #sponsored In this episode, Dr. Samuel Mann challenges conventional wisdom on chronic illness, revealing how hidden, repressed emotions can drive conditions like hypertension, ME/CFS, and migraines—offering a groundbreaking perspective on the mind-body connection_________CONNECT WITH DR. SAMUEL MANN:🌐 Website - https://drsamuelmann.com🟦 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/samuelmannmd📷 Instagram - https://instagram.com/drsamuelmann📘 Hidden Within Us by Dr. Samuel Mann — https://amzn.to/40T7itUALSO MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:📕 The Divided Mind by Dr. John Sarno, MD — https://amzn.to/4buGcN3👉🏻 Dr. Becca Kennedy, MD: The Way Out of ME/CFS and Long Covid — https://youtu.be/9Xls0rxJGo4_ _ _ _ _ ✅ Sign up for my 5 day FREE brain training E-mail mini-course to learn the basics (simple and actionable) 👉 https://mailchi.mp/raelanagle.com/brain-retrainingOTHER HELPFUL RECOVERY RESOURCES:🌟 FREE Recovery Foundations Masterclass — https://www.cfsrecovery.co/2?am_id=raelan📱 Recovery app on your phone! Try Curable—6 weeks FREE: http://www.curable.com/raelanagle👩🏻🦱 Prefer a self-study course? Get lifetime access with a one-time purchase + ongoing support calls every Friday. Try BT101 with Raelan — https://bit.ly/BT101Raelan🌍 Need help in your language? The Gupta program is available in 8 languages (English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Hebrew and Finnish) with a 28-day FREE trial: https://guptaprogram.com/aff/825________ BECOME A CHANNEL MEMBER (Just $4 a month!) ✅ Your support makes a huge difference in sharing recovery stories 👇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-agle 📌 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 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 #recoveryispossible& so much moreA bi-monthly podcast where we share the stories of our Caregivers, patients and...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

Feb 20, 2025 • 55min
92: How the Brain Fuels Symptoms & How to Rewire It (with Rebecca Tolin)
Send us a textGo to my sponsor https://try-hers.com/raelan to start your assessment with amedical provider who can help you explore weight-loss medication options.Compounded products are not approved nor evaluated for safety, effectiveness, orquality by FDA. Not available in all 50 states. Weight Loss by Hims & Hers is a holisticprogram that includes nutrition support, technological tools, and compoundedGLP-1 injections or medication kits including customized compounded medicationsprescribed based on what your provider determines is medically appropriate andnecessary for you. See website for full details, important safety information, andrestrictions, including online provider consultation requirements.______In this episode, Rebecca Tolin shares how she recovered from 13 years of ME/CFS after failed treatments, strict diets, and supplements—now studying the approach that changed her life.📅 Facebook LIVE Q&A with Rebecca!✅ When: Thursday, February 20, 2025, at 10 AM PST💬 Join my FB group and drop your questions in the comments during the live call — https://www.facebook.com/groups/healingmecfsCONNECT WITH REBECCA TOLIN:👉 Be Your Own Medicine course (affiliate link) — https://courses.rebeccatolin.com/courses/be-your-own-medicine-spring-2023?ref=e15774🌐 FREE Somatic Tracking Meditation — https://www.rebeccatolin.com/newsletter👉Rebecca's YT channel — https://www.youtube.com/@rebeccatolinmind-bodycoachMENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:👉 Michael Donnino, MD — https://www.longcovidstudy.net/📕 The Way Out by Alan Gordon — https://amzn.to/3SKZgB0📘 Unlearn Your Anxiety and Depression by Howard Schubiner, MD — https://amzn.to/45MQlU9📕 When the Body Says No by Gabor Mate — https://amzn.to/3wxkWHq📚 The Perfectionist’s Guide to Losing Control by Katherine Morgan Schafler — https://amzn.to/4aT4HVt📘 Stop Missing Your Life By Cory Muscara — https://amzn.to/432Klaj📚 The Happiness Trap by Russ Harris – https://amzn.to/4aT4KAD_ _ _ _ _ ✅ Sign up for my 5 day FREE brain training E-mail mini-course to learn the basics (simple and actionable) 👉 https://mailchi.mp/raelanagle.com/brain-retrainingOTHER HELPFUL RECOVERY RESOURCES:🌟 FREE Recovery Foundations Masterclass — https://www.cfsrecovery.co/2?am_id=raelan📱 Recovery app on your phone! Try Curable—6 weeks FREE: http://www.curable.com/raelanagle👩🏻🦱 Prefer a self-study course? Get lifetime access with a one-time purchase + ongoing support calls every Friday. Try BT101 with Raelan — https://bit.ly/BT101Raelan🌍 Need help in your language? The Gupta program is available in 8 languages (English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Hebrew and Finnish) with a 28-day FREE trial: https://guptaprogram.com/aff/825________ BECOME A CHANNEL MEMBER (Just $4 a month!) ✅ Your support makes a huge difference in sharing recovery stories 👇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-agle 📌 WANT TO BE A GUEST ON MY CHANNEL? Let me know here 👉 https://forms.gle/qF2TXFzGVcJCbc6E6& so much moreA bi-monthly podcast where we share the stories of our Caregivers, patients and...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

Feb 11, 2025 • 42min
91: Danny Lost Use of His Arms—Now Fully Recovered (Severe CFS & RSI Story)
Send us a textIn this episode, Danny Mangan from County Cavan, Ireland, shares his powerful recovery story from chronic pain and fatigue after years of struggling with repetitive strain injury (RSI) and nerve damage that left him unable to use his arms.CONNECT WITH DANNY MANGAN:🌐 Danny's Website — https://manganmbr.com👉 Danny's YT Channel — https://www.youtube.com/@manganmbr/📸 Danny's Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/dmanganmbr/MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:📕 When the Body Says No by Gabor Mate — https://amzn.to/3wxkWHq🌐 Mind Body Reconnect (Clare Caldwell) — https://youtu.be/v11Az-dUKfA_ _ _ _ _ BECOME A CHANNEL MEMBER (Just $4 a month!) ✅ Your support makes a huge difference in sharing recovery stories 👇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-agle LEARN MORE: ✅ Check out my book! 📖 Finding Freedom: Escaping From the Prison of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. View on Amazon - https://amzn.to/2LtzBcl ✅ Sign up for my 5 day FREE brain training E-mail mini-course to learn the basics (simple and actionable) 👉 https://mailchi.mp/raelanagle.com/brain-retrainingLET’S BE FRIENDS:📌 Join My Supportive Facebook Group — https://www.facebook.com/groups/healingmecfs 📸 Follow me on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/raelan.agle 🌐 Visit My Website — https://raelanagle.com 📌 WANT TO BE A GUEST ON MY CHANNEL? Let me know here 👉 https://forms.gle/qF2TXFzGVcJCbc6E6TIME STAMPS:00:00 👋 Meet Danny Mangan, County Cavan, Ireland01:43 🚨 Losing Use of Both Arms04:00 😷 From Chronic Pain to Chronic Fatigue05:04 💔 The Toll on His New Marriage07:11 🚩 Early Signs He Missed 08:14 🍽️ Intense Food Anxiety09:46 🛫 Getting Sick on Every Vacation12:40 💡 Unexpected Intro to Mind-Body Connection16:26 🤫 The Shame of Hiding Symptoms18:35 🙈 Snowboarding Wrist Guards20:22 ✈︎ Moving Countries to Heal22:51 🙈 The Complete Disconnect24:20 🌟 The Key To His Full Recovery25:17 ✨ Finally Saying Yes to Himself26:46 🌱 This is How He Got Energy Back30:15 🔍 Finding Clare Caldwell33:02 🛠️ Solidifying His Recovery34:58 🎓 Key Lessons from MBR37:54 🚪 Breaking the Stigma Around Emotional Health38:40 👦🏻 Message to Anyone Still StrugglingNOTE: This description may contain affiliate links to products I personally use and recommend. As an associate, I earn from qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting the channel!REMINDER: This is for informational purposes only. Please consult with your healthcare provider to determine if any of the discussed strategies are appropriate for you.& so much moreA bi-monthly podcast where we share the stories of our Caregivers, patients and...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

Feb 5, 2025 • 31min
90: From Bedridden to Reclaiming Her Life: Raha Saber's CFS Recovery Story
Send us a textIn this episode, Raha Saber shares her recovery story from severe CFS and Sjögren's syndrome. CONNECT WITH RAHA SABER:🌐 Raha's YouTube Channel — https://www.youtube.com/@mysjogrensjourneyMENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:📕 When the Body Says No by Gabor Mate - https://amzn.to/3wxkWHq🌐 Beyond Sjorgens (Jeremy Guth) FREE consultation - https://www.beyondsjogrens.com_ _ _ _ _ ✅ Sign up for my 5 day FREE brain training E-mail mini-course to learn the basics (simple and actionable) 👉 https://mailchi.mp/raelanagle.com/brain-retrainingOTHER HELPFUL RECOVERY RESOURCES:🌟 FREE Recovery Foundations Masterclass — https://www.cfsrecovery.co/2?am_id=raelan📱 Recovery app on your phone! Try Curable—6 weeks FREE: http://www.curable.com/raelanagle👩🏻🦱 Prefer a self-study course? Get lifetime access with a one-time purchase + ongoing support calls every Friday. Try BT101 with Raelan — https://bit.ly/BT101Raelan🌍 Need help in your language? The Gupta program is available in 8 languages (English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Hebrew and Finnish) with a 28-day FREE trial: https://guptaprogram.com/aff/825________ BECOME A CHANNEL MEMBER (Just $4 a month!) ✅ Your support makes a huge difference in sharing recovery stories 👇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-agle LEARN MORE: ✅ Check out my book! 📖 Finding Freedom: Escaping From the Prison of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. View on Amazon - 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 LET’S BE FRIENDS:📌 Join My Supportive Facebook Group — https://www.facebook.com/groups/healingmecfs 📸 Follow me on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/raelan.agle 🌐 Visit My Website — https://raelanagle.com 📌 WANT TO BE A GUEST ON MY CHANNEL? Let me know here 👉 https://forms.gle/qF2TXFzGVcJCbc6E6TIME STAMPS:00:00 👩🏻🦰 Meet Raha Saber from London, UK01:31 🗂️ Recovery 'Binder' Dream02:45 🤔 Early Mysterious Symptoms04:38 💔 A Year of Incredible Losses05:48 🛏️ Severe, Bedbound, and No Help06:22 🩺 A Surprising Diagnosis06:56 📝 Post-it Reminders to Put on Shoes08:00 💊 A Supplement That Helped at First08:22 🔄 First Setback After Getting Better08:59 🛁 A Simple Remedy That Helped09:28 🚩 The Worst Advice Ever10:13 ⚡ The Event That Changed Everything11:46 🌅 A New Ray of Hope14:05 📂 A Binder With No Answers14:37 ✅ The Simplest Thing That Worked16:26 ⚡ Felt Better in Just 5 Days18:04 ⚠️ An Episode of Doing Too Much18:55 🔑 Key Components of Her Healing Protocol20:56 🌟 The #1 Thing That Helped22:04 💡 The Gift No One Wants but Changes Everything23:28 ⚡ The Dark Side of People-Pleasing23:38 📰 What Obituaries Reveal25:25 🛑 Exhausted Helpers27:14 🔮 What the Future Might Look LikeNOTE: This description may contain affiliate links to products I enjoy using myse& so much moreA bi-monthly podcast where we share the stories of our Caregivers, patients and...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

Jan 28, 2025 • 58min
89: Effective Strategies for ME/CFS and Long Covid Recovery (Q&A with Miguel Bautista)
Send us a textJoin Miguel Bautista, founder of @cfsrecovery for a FREE Live Training on Jan 29, 2025, where he'll share the 7 Critical Shifts for recovering from CFS and Long Covid.👉 Plus, get a FREE 7-day trial to Recovery Academy!🗓️ When: January 29th at 10AM PDT | 1PM EST | 7PM CET💻 Register for FREE here: https://www.cfsrecovery.co/4?am_id=Raelan_7_Shifts________In this video, I share a recent Q&A from my FB group with Miguel Bautista (CFS Recovery). He talks about his recovery journey, tips for managing ME/CFS symptoms, and how understanding the nervous system is key to recovery.✅ Take Your In-Depth Nervous System Health Assessment: https://www.cfsrecovery.co/nsha-academy📘 Thriver, Not Survivor: How to Beat Chronic Fatigue Syndrome by Miguel Bautista - https://amzn.to/3YXXLRt________ 📌 WANT TO BE A GUEST ON MY CHANNEL? Let me know here 👉 https://forms.gle/qF2TXFzGVcJCbc6E6✅ JOIN MY SUPPORTIVE FACEBOOK GROUP - https://www.facebook.com/groups/healingmecfsMeet the Incredible FB Group Moderators 👉👩🏻🦱 Raelan Agle (US, originally from Canada)🇺🇸 🇨🇦👉 Watch Raelan’s Recovery Story - https://youtu.be/o4jUwldWRykAvailable Mondays for questions.👉 Tuesday: Guest Expert Day👩🏻🦱 Alexandra Albertz (USA, originally from Romania) 🇺🇸🇷🇴👉 Watch Alexandra's Recovery Story - https://youtu.be/l4PiH17Jd5YAvailable Wednesdays - Excited to help you navigate your journey!👩🏻🦱 Shelley Townsend (Portugal, originally from UK) 🇵🇹 🇬🇧👉 Watch Shelley's Recovery Story - https://youtu.be/ue8TbGiuyrEAvailable Thursdays - Ask away!👩🏻🦱 Rachel Whitfield (UK) 🇬🇧Available Fridays - Rachel's here as your mod. Ask away!👱🏼♀️ Felicity Read (New Zealand) 🇳🇿Available Saturdays - Feel free to reach out!👱🏼♀️ Felicity Read (New Zealand) 🇳🇿Available Saturdays - Felicity's happy to support you, feel free to reach out!👩🏻🦱 Lalita Mohini (Australia) 🇦🇺👉 Watch Lalita's Recovery Story - https://youtu.be/t1oprwSf3McAvailable Sundays - Lalita’s happy to help you out!LET’S BE FRIENDS:📸 Follow me on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/raelan.agle 🌐 Visit My Website — https://raelanagle.com BECOME A CHANNEL MEMBER (Just $4 a month!) ✅ Your support makes a huge difference in sharing recovery stories 👇https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy4EjD4exCbtuGQkSa71ozA/joinTIME STAMPS: 00:00 🌍 Something New To The Channel00:59 👋 Meet Miguel Batista01:41 📚 What you'll learn from this Q&A04:50 🛤️ Miguel's Personal Journey with ME/CFS11:09 🧠 What Is a Hypersensitive Nervous System12:19 🛑 Managing Symptoms and Stress Thresholds15:17 🌀 The Spiral of Symptoms and Anxiety17:14 ❄️ The Freeze Mode Explained19:10 🏋️ Building Your Stress Threshold20:18 🍎 Q1: Food Intolerance in ME/CFS25:43 🧘 Q2: Managing Mental Health During Low Periods28:28 🔄 Why Progress Cycles Matter30:41 ⏰ Q3: Dealing with Fatigue and Scheduling32:25 🚫 Learning to Say No33:32 🧩 Q4: Reversing Memory Loss and Brain Fog34:19 💡 The Truth About Recovery Programs37:08 🧠 Brain Retraining = Neuroplasticity?& so much moreA bi-monthly podcast where we share the stories of our Caregivers, patients and...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

Jan 28, 2025 • 50min
90: From 18 Hours in Bed to Thriving—Simon’s CFS Breakthrough
Send us a textIn this episode, Simon Pimenta shares how he rewired his body's operating system from fear to trust, turning a life of 18-hour bedridden days into a full, vibrant recovery.👉 Simon's FREE group coaching — https://mecfsexplored.com/resilience-group-coachingCONNECT WITH SIMON PIMENTA🌐 Simon's Website — https://mecfsexplored.com📺 Simon's YouTube — https://www.youtube.com/@MECFSExplored👥 Simon's FB Group — https://www.facebook.com/groups/1002490006565519📱 Simon's TikTok — https://www.tiktok.com/@mecfsexplored📸 Simon's Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/mecfsexplored/MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:👩 Clare Caldwell — https://youtu.be/v11Az-dUKfA👨 Kyle Davies — https://youtu.be/V-rv08KgAgw👩 Helen Kneebone — https://youtu.be/_dr4wswUbU8👨 Eric Blomquist — https://youtu.be/neL2fMvjkkk👩🏻🦰 Faith Canter — https://youtu.be/ztMtp9Y8Hu8WHAT WAS HELPFUL TO SIMON:📕 An Introduction to The Lightning Process by Phil Parker — https://amzn.to/3c0nj9r🧘 Byron Katie’s work on acceptance — “When you argue with reality, you lose—but only 100% of the time.”📘 The Intelligent Body: Reversing Chronic Fatigue and Pain From the Inside Out by Kyle Davies — https://amzn.to/4gFo5qT🎬 Patch Adams (film) — Inspired Simon’s strategy of helping others as a way to heal himself.💪 Amy Cuddy’s TED Talk on power poses — How posture impacts stress hormones._ _ _ 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 CHECK OUT MY BOOK📖 Finding Freedom: Escaping From the Prison of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome — https://amzn.to/2LtzBcl 📌 WANT TO BE A GUEST ON MY CHANNEL? Let me know here 👉 https://forms.gle/qF2TXFzGVcJCbc6E6LET’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 TIMESTAMPS:00:00 💻 When Your Body’s OS Crashes01:03 👋 Meet Simon Pimenta02:15 💥 Simon's Breaking Point05:29 💊 Conventional Approaches That Didn’t Work07:31 🔄 Other Failed Treatments09:22 ⚡ Simon's First Breakthrough10:28 🧘 #1 Recovery Killer (Silent but Deadly)11:10 💡 The Lightbulb Moment That Set Him Free13:20 😓 Letting Go of Unhelpful Beliefs14:45 🌟 How the Mind Calms the Nervous System17:40 🧩 Helpful, But Not the Whole Story18:37 👉 The Moment It All Made Sense20:14 🌟 Signs You’re a Highly Sensitive Person20:49 🛠️ Tools That Turned the Tide25:00 🧠 Recognizing Old Patterns25:30 🌀 If It’s ME/CFS or Being Tired?27:11 🔑 Top Recovery Game-Changers31:08 ❤️ Start With This!32:38 🧩 Helpful SEE Framework33:52 ✨ This Simple Hack Works—Give It a Try! 35:12 🌟 A Technique to Tap Into Your Inner Wisdom36:42 ✨ From "Scared Simon" to Confident Simon38:45 💻 Rewiring the OS: Fear to Trust42:26 💪 Staying Strong Through Setbacks46:07 📜 Wisdom That Can Move Mountains47:09 🆓 Free Tools & Community Support NOTE: This description may contain affiliate links to products I enjoy using myself. As an Amazon Associate& so much moreA bi-monthly podcast where we share the stories of our Caregivers, patients and...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show