Spoonie Radio

In this episode, Dr. Stein and I discuss our shared experience of how a diagnosis of ME/CFS led us, professionally, to help others manage the condition. She describes how self-management strategies can impact biology and therefore improve patient's lives. Also learn about her new online course & sign up for it here:  https://www.eleanorsteinmd.ca/pathways Learn more about Dr. Stein at https://www.eleanorsteinmd.ca/

In this mini-episode special, I speak with NY-based writer and director JB Bruno.  JB is presenting a live performance of A Demon on My Life this June. This online performance will raise funds for #MEAction, a charity and advocacy group focused on myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME), commonly referred to as chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). The story revolves around Liz and her husband Mark, two dancers who have to navigate the physical and emotional challenges of Liz's ME/CFS. RSVP for the event here: https://bit.ly/2Azywxk

12.6.19   In this episode, Dr. Myhill discusses why nutrition is the number #1 step for treatment of chronic fatigue syndrome and ME. She talks her fight against the PACE authors, critique of the ACUMEN mitochondrial function test, and more...

11.12.19  Ever thought to crowd source your chronic condition? In episode 17, I sit down with Evan Golub & Nicole Krinick, founders of WANA--a new app that fosters hope, direction, & healing for those with chronic, invisible illness. Hear how a dating app and a diagnosis of Lyme brought these two together to build a community-driven platform to connect patients suffering with otherwise isolating conditions. Download WANA here

09.16.19  In the long awaited Ep 16, Ken and I take a deep dive into microbiome shifts as primary contributors to the myriad symptoms of CFS and similar conditions. He walks us through how using an AI-tool allows for a deeper understanding of our microbiome, symptoms, & effectiveness of treatments.

11.1.15 In Ep 15, Dr. Younger talks inflammation as it relates to the symptoms of ME/CFS and fibromyalgia. He talks about his research findings, treatment options, testing, and more

10.1.15  Dr. Kerr describes his recent mitochondrial findings in functional diseases, ways to protect mitochondria, what ME/CFS patients can learn from Weston Price, and the complex pathogenesis of the illness

9.1.15 In Episode 13 I talk to Josh Grant, founder of MENDUS--an online research lab dedicated to patient's exploration of their own health. Inspired by the quantified self movement, Josh aims to garner ME/CFS research interest with this innovative project.

7.1.15  Dan describes his ME/CFS journey, how to reset HPA axis dysfunction, the wonders of neuroplasticity, and more...

6.1.15 In Ep 11 Toni Bernard talks how to be sick and how to live well with chronic illness. We talk fear and suffering, and how her new book will address the many challenges the chronically ill face every day...

5.1.15 Dr. Bateman and I talk patient autonomy and 5 clinical pearls from years in practice: pacing, emotional resilience, sleep, pain, & treating comorbid conditions

4.1.15 Suzanne talks the ME/CFS Biobank, future research, the IOM Report, and more...

12.17.14 Dr. Nathan talks of his 40 years of being a Chronic Illness Detective, how to approach the complexity of ME/CFS, DHEA, mold, anti-virals, and more...

11.6.14 Dr. Brady talks how chronic infections cause molecular mimicry in the immune system, problems with defining vague conditions like CFS and Fibromyalgia, evidenced-based approaches to viral infections & pain, and more

10.13.14 Sue and I talk fibromyaglia, the Trio of Restoration, how to acheive "chronic wellness," choosing hope over despair, and more

9.8.14 Dr. Wahls and I compare and contrast MS & CFS, rethink autoimmunity, learn how food can be a powerful medicine, and tackle the mind/body puzzle. Also hear about a new and novel way to safely utilize exercise in severely debilitated, chronically ill.

7.14.14 Damien and I talk biohacking for chronic fatigue syndrome, mold, biometric tools, and more...

6.13.14 Dr. Teitelbaum talks the SHINE protocol, the drawbacks of traditional lab testing, the gut, his new book, and new research projects.