Podcasts about Chronic fatigue syndrome

Broadcast from KSQD, Santa Cruz on 8-28-2025: Dr. Dawn opens with concerning research about PFAS (forever chemicals) found in feminine hygiene products. Chinese and American studies reveal significant concentrations in paper diapers, sanitary pads, and especially period underwear, with some products containing up to 77,000 parts per million. These compounds can absorb through skin and never break down in the environment, raising health concerns for products used in intimate contact. She shares research on vitamin K (MK7) for nocturnal leg cramps in older adults. A study of people 65 and older showed that 180 micrograms of menaquinone-7 reduced cramp episodes by half over two months while placebo group episodes doubled. This form of vitamin K also helps direct calcium to bones rather than arteries when taking calcium and vitamin D supplements. Dr. Dawn explains how gut bacteria are evolving to digest food thickeners like guar gum found in ketchup, salad dressing, and toothpaste. Previously considered non-digestible, these cellulose-based compounds are now being broken down by bacterial enzymes that develop when people eat high-fiber diets, potentially adding hidden calories to processed foods beyond what labels indicate. An emailer asks about Botox brain effects after reading a study in Advanced Science. Dr. Dawn critiques the research methodology, explaining that the organoid model using fetal cells doesn't replicate real-world conditions. She argues the cosmetic doses used are orders of magnitude smaller than the doses used in the study. The study concentrations are much higher than doses used in even the most aggressive therapeutic applications and concludes the study doesn't provide compelling evidence for brain toxicity concerns. Another emailer inquires about myalgia encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome genome research. Dr. Dawn explains that while GWAS studies identifying eight genetic loci are scientifically interesting, they don't provide practical diagnostic tools or treatment insights. She notes the resemblance of ME/CFS to long COVID and describes the hallmark symptom of post-exertional malaise lasting days after activity. Dr. Dawn presents encouraging dementia prevention research showing Mediterranean diet benefits. The study found 13% reduced dementia risk overall, with 25% reduction for those improving adherence. Most significantly, people with the high-risk APOE4 gene variant showed the greatest protective effect from eating leafy vegetables, fish, whole grains, and limiting processed foods. She provides an extensive discussion of hormone therapy for mental health, criticizing the medical field's neglect of hormonal causes of depression and anxiety. Dr. Dawn explains how 35% of men over 45 are testosterone deficient and describes perimenopause effects on women's mental health, including 30% increased depression risk and 112% increased bipolar disorder risk during hormonal transitions. Dr. Dawn criticizes Gameday men's health clinics for exploitative practices, describing their "man cave" marketing approach and expensive injection protocols. She explains how normal testosterone production involves daily mini-spikes rather than weekly injections, and discusses clomiphene citrate as an alternative that can improve both testosterone levels and fertility without suppressing sperm production. She concludes with a cautionary tale about imaging studies, describing a patient whose X-ray showing arthritis led to activity restrictions that may have worsened her condition. Dr. Dawn emphasizes that movement and weight-bearing exercise are crucial for joint health, even when imaging shows degenerative changes. She warns against letting scans dictate treatment over clinical symptoms and urges a "physical therapy first" approach.

This week on Ditch the Labcoat, Dr. Mark Bonta sits down with Dr. Diana Driscoll, an optometrist, researcher, and internationally recognized authority on the autonomic nervous system—who also happens to be one of the rare non-MDs to join the show. After her own sudden and life-altering health collapse, Dr. Driscoll found herself deep in the world of dysautonomia—a group of disorders affecting the autonomic nervous system, responsible for all those automatic functions in our bodies we don't usually have to think about. Finding few answers from doctors, and confronted by a system that too often shuns “invisible illnesses,” Dr. Driscoll became her own medical detective, pioneering research into conditions like Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) and unlocking innovative approaches to treatment.In this eye-opening conversation, Dr. Driscoll and Dr. Bonta tackle the complex, often misunderstood world of autonomic dysfunction, the science behind “mystery illnesses,” and the frustrating gaps in our medical knowledge. From the lived experience of being a patient who was told “it's all in your head,” to developing new therapeutics and advocating for others, Dr. Driscoll's story is as inspiring as it is informative.If you've ever struggled with unexplained symptoms, felt dismissed by the healthcare system, or just want to understand the evolving science behind these often-invisible disorders—this episode is for you. Plug in for a candid, practical, and hope-filled discussion that challenges the boundaries of what medicine knows today and explores the frontier where suffering finally meets science.Episode HighlightsInvisible Illness Is Real — Validation for patients with unexplained symptoms is crucial; their suffering is genuine, not imagined or "all in their head."Medicine's Knowledge Blindspots — The medical establishment often lacks answers—and even language—for complex autonomic disorders like dysautonomia and POTS.Patient-Led Discovery Matters — Dr. Driscoll's personal journey from patient to researcher demonstrates the power of self-advocacy in pushing knowledge forward.Autonomic System Ignorance — Most clinicians receive minimal training about the autonomic nervous system, leading to missed diagnoses and inadequate care.One Size Doesn't Fit All — There is no single solution for autonomic dysfunction—treatments must be individualized to each patient's complex presentation.Beyond Symptom Management — Suppressing symptoms (e.g., racing heart) without understanding the root cause can worsen patient outcomes or miss vital clues.The Inflammatory Connection — Inflammation, triggered by infections or stress, can drive autonomic dysfunction—a framework for science to pursue targeted therapies.Necessity of Clinical Innovation — When guidelines and therapies don't exist, scientific curiosity and non-traditional research can inspire new approaches and hope.The Power of Lived Experience — Practitioner-patients like Dr. Driscoll bridge gaps between science, clinical care, and compassion through firsthand understanding.Hope Through Education — Educating both patients and practitioners fosters progress—there's always hope, even if answers come step by step.Episode Timestamps04:15 – Post-COVID Dysautonomia Insights 07:12 – Invisible Illnesses and Tech Misguidance 13:07 – Central Sensitization and Unexplained Symptoms 16:44 – Nicotine Patch Stimulates Vagus Nerve 20:01 – Navigating Illness and Predatory Healthcare 20:51 – Navigating Autonomic Dysfunction Treatments 26:03 – Bridging Medical Knowledge Gaps 29:38 – Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension Insights 31:25 – Inflammation's Impact on Heart and Vision 36:07 – Chronic Illness: The Domino Effect 41:18 – Questioning Symptom-Driven Treatments 44:22 – Unseen Illness: Recognition Grows 45:26 – Advancements in Autonomic Dysfunction Treatments 49:06 – Championing Long Covid ResearchDISCLAMER >>>>>>    The Ditch Lab Coat podcast serves solely for general informational purposes and does not serve as a substitute for professional medical services such as medicine or nursing. It does not establish a doctor/patient relationship, and the use of information from the podcast or linked materials is at the user's own risk. The content does not aim to replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and users should promptly seek guidance from healthcare professionals for any medical conditions.   >>>>>> The expressed opinions belong solely to the hosts and guests, and they do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of the Hospitals, Clinics, Universities, or any other organization associated with the host or guests.    Disclosures: Ditch The Lab Coat podcast is produced by (Podkind.co) and is independent of Dr. Bonta's teaching and research roles at McMaster University, Temerty Faculty of Medicine and Queens University. 

Have you ever wondered if your body's energy could be the missing link to true healing? Today, Dr. Robert Whitfield speaks with Harry Massey, a true trailblazer in bioenergetics. Harry's story is nothing short of incredible; from being bedridden with a chronic illness to inventing cutting-edge, energy-based health technologies that are changing lives. We delve into the fascinating science of bioenergetics, examining why your emotional well-being is just as crucial as your physical health. Tune in to hear more! Bio: Harry Massey Harry Massey is a globally recognized expert in bioenergetics, the science that examines the energy in living systems. As the founder of NES Health, XPO Health, and Energy4Life, he has developed groundbreaking technologies, including the FDA-cleared miHealth device, infoceuticals, and the Bioenergetic WellNES System, to help people restore their energy, health, and vitality. Harry is also the producer of the award-winning documentary "The Living Matrix" and the creator of the GIST Process, a system for mastering energy to transform one's life. Through his Institute of Bioenergetics, he continues to advance research and public education in partnership with UC San Diego. HarryMassey.com (http://HarryMassey.com) Energy 4 Life (https://www.e4l.com/) E4l.comrob (https://www.e4l.com/rob) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/harry.massey1/?kuid=1efb244d-e226-437d-988c-0c7ea1e208d7-1750814129&kref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.harrymassey.com%2Fwho-is-harry-massey%2F) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/harrymasseyofficial/?kuid=1efb244d-e226-437d-988c-0c7ea1e208d7-1750814129&kref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.harrymassey.com%2Fwho-is-harry-massey%2F) YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt-AsCVcd6LIOtTTOPb6iSQ) Show Highlights: Harry's Illness and Journey to Bioenergetics (00:02:22) Harry recounts his climbing accident, subsequent illness, and years of being bedridden. Bioenergetics vs. Biochemistry (00:07:58) Discussion on whether healing focuses on mitochondria, and the need to address all body systems, not just one. Physics and Biophysics in Healing (00:10:18) Transition from traditional chemistry-based views to physics and field-based understanding of body control systems Suppression of Energy Medicine (00:15:01) Historical context on the suppression of energy medicine and the dominance of pharmaceuticals Principles of Bioenergetics & Body Battery (00:18:52) Concept of the body battery, cellular energy, and strategies for energy regeneration and efficiency. Emotional States and Disease (00:22:25) How negative emotions drain energy and contribute to disease, and how their wearables address this Mindset and Healing (00:24:46) Discussion on the importance of mindset, emotional support, and the role of AI and journaling Pain Management Technologies (00:29:33) Introduction of the MIHealth device, its mechanisms for pain relief, and the use of red light therapy Links and Resources Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/breast-implant-illness/id1678143554 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1SPDripbluZKYsC0rwrBdb?si=23ea2cd9f6734667 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drrobertwhitfield?t=8oQyjO25X5i&r=1 IG: https://www.instagram.com/breastimplantillnessexpert/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/DrRobertWhitfield Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-robert-whitfield-md-50775b10/ X: https://x.com/rob_whitfieldmd Read this article: https://www.breastcancer.org/treatment/surgery/breast-reconstruction/types/implant-reconstruction/illness/breast-implant-illness Shop: https://drrobssolutions.com SHARP: https://www.harp.health NVISN Labs - https://nvisnlabs.com/ Get access to Dr. Rob's Favorite Products below: Danger Coffee - Use our link for mold free coffee - https://dangercoffee.com/pages/mold-free-coffee?ref=ztvhyjg JASPR Air Purifier - Use code DRROB for the Jaspr Air Purifier - https://jaspr.co/ Echo Water - Get high quality water with our code DRROB10 - https://echowater.com/ BallancerPro - Use code DRROBVIP for the world's leader in lymphatic drainage technology - https://ballancerpro.com Ultrahuman - Use code WHITFIELD10 for the most accurate wearable - https://www.ultrahuman.com/ring/buy/us/?affiliateCode=drwhitfield

Dr Sarah Myhill  Dr Sarah Myhill qualified from the Middlesex Hospital Medical School in 1981.  For the next 20 years she worked as an NHS GP and later moved into Independent Medical Practice with a special interest in CFS and ME .  She practices Ecological Medicine which diagnoses mechanisms of disease with obvious implications for management. Since 1986 she has been an active member of the British Society of Ecological Medicine and has a Diploma in Clinical Nutrition.  She is a published author and researcher on chronic fatigue syndrome and mitochondrial dysfunction. Her books include  “Chronic Fatigue Syndrome – it's mitochondria not hypochondria” and “Ecological Medicine – the antidote to Big Pharma and fast food”  She has made many media appearances including Newsnight, Dispatches, Woman's Hour and the Esther Rantzen Show. Sarah loves walking, riding, gardening and is very much into self-sufficiency. One of the joys in her life along with her two daughters is her Patterdale terrier Nancy. Link to Show Notes on Website https://fabulouslyketo.com/podcast/243. Dr Sarah’s Books Ecological Medicine: The Antidote to Big Pharma – Dr Sarah Myhill, Craig Robinson The Energy Equation: From the Naked Ape to the Knackered Ape – Dr Sarah Myhill, Craig Robinson The Infection Game: Life Is an Arms Race – Dr Sarah Myhill, Craig Robinson The PK Cookbook: Go Paleo-Keto and Get the Best of Both Worlds – Dr Sarah Myhill, Craig Robinson PK Cookbook Prevent and Cure Diabetes: Delicious Diets, Not Dangerous Drugs (Prevent & Cure)  – Dr Sarah Myhill, Craig Robinson Sustainable Medicine: Whistle-Blowing on 21st-Century Medical Practice – Dr Sarah Myhill Diagnosis and Treatment of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Myalgic Encephalitis: It’s Mitochondria, Not Hypochondria – Dr Sarah Myhill Resources Mentioned Paula Hamilton Bailey Silent Spring –  Rachel Carson Epsom Salts Connect with Dr Sarah Myhill on social media YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FabulouslyKeto The Fabulously Keto Diet & Lifestyle Journal: A 12-week journal to support new habits – Jackie Fletcher If you have enjoyed listening to this episode – Leave us a review By leaving us a review on your favourite podcast platform, you help us to be found by others. Support Jackie Help Jackie make more episodes by supporting her. If you wish to support her we have various options from one off donations to becoming a Super Fabulously Keto Podcast Supporter with coaching and support. Check out this page for lots of different ways to support the podcast. https://fabulouslyketo.com/support Or You can find us on Patreon: https://www.patreon. com/FabulouslyKeto Connect with us on social media https://www.facebook.com/FabulouslyKeto https://www.instagram.com/FabulouslyKeto1 https://twitter.com/FabulouslyKeto https://www.youtube.com/@FabulouslyKeto Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/FabulouslyKeto Music by Bob Collum Recommend a guest We would love to know if you have a favourite guest you would like us to interview. Let us know who you would like to hear of if you have a particular topic you would like us to cover. https://fabulouslyketo.com/recommend-a-guest We sometimes get a small commission on some of the links, this goes towards the costs of producing the podcast.

Could your genes be the missing link to chronic fatigue syndrome, and how will this change how it's both seen and treated?

Improving your overall health and wellness is more than just what you eat and how much you move. Those pieces are important, but Shawn Wells joins me to talk about how optimal health also includes slowing down and supplementing well.  The Best Supplements to Take Vitamin D Berberine Curcumin CBD Vitamin C Polyphenols  About Shawn Wells ⁠Shawn Wells⁠ MPH, LDN, RD, CISSN, FISSN is the world's leading nutritional biochemist and expert on Health Optimization. He has a Master's degree in Nutrition and a minor in Exercise Science. He has formulated over 500 supplements, food, beverages, and cosmeceuticals and patented 10 novel ingredients and is now known as the Ingredientologist - the scientist of ingredients.  Formerly a Chief Clinical Dietitian with over a decade of clinical experience, he has counseled thousands of people on natural health solutions such as keto, paleo, fasting, and supplements.  Shawn has personally overcome various health issues including Epstein-Barr Virus, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, depression, insomnia, obesity, and a pituitary tumor.  As a world-renowned thought-leader on mitochondrial health, Shawn has been paid to speak on five different continents. His insights have been prominently featured in documentaries, nationally syndicated radio programs, and regularly on morning television. His expertise can help any health-conscious individual to better manage stress and experience higher performance and more energy through utilizing his practical research-backed solutions.   In This Episode How to check on your overall health picture to see what your biological age is [17:30] What the optimal markers of your labs are [20:30] Why berberine is the most important supplement you can take [26:00] Why you should increase your polyphenol intake [34:30] How to retrain your brain with breathing exercises [39:30] How slowing down and showing yourself self-love and care can calm your entire nervous system [47:00] Links & Resources ⁠⁠⁠⁠Use code Bvitamins to get 10% off ⁠⁠⁠⁠METHYL B COMPLEX⁠ Use CODE BERBERINE to get 10% off ⁠Berberine Use code TURMERIC to get 10% off ⁠⁠⁠TURMERIC ⁠Beginners Guide: When And How To Supplement With Ketones⁠ ⁠Fasting: Is It Different For Women? A Guide⁠ ⁠A Guide To Mcts: Benefits And How To Supplement With⁠  ⁠Find Shawn Wells Online⁠ Follow Shawn Wells on ⁠Instagram⁠ | ⁠Facebook⁠ | ⁠Twitter⁠ | ⁠YouTube⁠ | ⁠LinkedIn⁠ | ⁠Pinterest⁠  ⁠Find Your Longevity Blueprint Online⁠ Follow Your Longevity Blueprint on ⁠Instagram⁠ | ⁠Facebook⁠ | ⁠Twitter⁠ | ⁠YouTube⁠ | ⁠LinkedIn⁠ ⁠Get your copy of the Your Longevity Blueprint book and claim your bonuses here⁠ ⁠Find Dr. Stephanie Gray and Your Longevity Blueprint online⁠   Follow Dr. Stephanie Gray on ⁠Facebook⁠ | ⁠Instagram⁠ | ⁠Youtube⁠ | ⁠Twitter⁠ | ⁠LinkedIn⁠ ⁠Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic⁠ Podcast production by Team Podcast 

Send us a textDr. Sarah Myhill qualified in medicine (with Honors) from Middlesex Hospital Medical School in 1981 and has since focused tirelessly on identifying and treating the underlying causes of health problems, especially the ‘diseases of civilization' with which we are beset in the West.She has worked in NHS and private practice, latterly as a naturopathic doctor, and for 17 years was the Honorary Secretary of the British Society for Ecological Medicine, which focuses on the causes of disease and treating through diet, supplements and avoiding toxic stress.She helps to run and also lectures at the Society's training courses and lectures regularly on organophosphate poisoning, the problems of silicone, and chronic fatigue syndrome.She is the author of several books, including Sustainable Medicine: Whistle-Blowing on 21st-Century Medical Practice, based on the premise that twenty-first century Western medicine is failing to address the root causes of disease, and  Diagnosis and treatment of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Myalgic Encephalitis and Long Covid THIRD EDITION: it's mitochondria, not hypochondriaFind Dr. Myhill at-www.drmyhill.co.ukFind Boundless Body at- myboundlessbody.com Book a session with us here!

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Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum, integrative medicine physician, researcher, and best-selling author, details preventive measures and treatments for cognitive decline, including dementia and Alzheimer's disease. He covers a wide range of topics, including the impact of conventional medications, natural supplement alternatives, dietary interventions, the role of exercise, and the importance of addressing underlying health issues like thyroid problems and metabolic syndrome. Dr. Teitelbaum emphasizes practical and low-cost approaches, and he offers listeners detailed resources and guidance.

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A Montreal research team may have uncovered an important clue in the fight against long COVID. Dr. Alain Moreau is the lead scientist behind the study. He spoke to Andrew Carter.

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On todays podcast, I speak with Australian Special Forces Veteran Nick Caldwell. Nick spent 12 years in the military. Nick started his career in the Army Reserves before deciding to go full-time. Nick served 6 years as an SAS operator and 4 years as an Australian Commando with 4 RAR Commando. Nick's military career was cut short due to the kinetic high-tempo lifestyle of a special forces operator. Nick was diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Nick was medically downgraded and made he hard decision to discharge from the job he loved. Nicks operational service included deployments throughout the Middle East and Southeast Asia, Iraq, and East Timor. Since leaving the army, Nick has established two companies as a founding Director, The Mill Gym and Omni GeoX, and a new fitness competition, the Tier-1 Games. Throughout these endeavours, Nick has provided risk management, leadership, and elite-level performance consulting in austere environments globally, including multi- national corporations, government, and non-government organisations. Nicks charter is to build real-world resilience amongst individuals and a no- compromise culture for excellence. Nick is an example of resilience; no matter what life throws at you, its how you overcome these challenges. Nick lives his life like the motto of the SAS: Who Dares Wins. Nicks story is one of true grit and determination and never giving up. Presenter: Adam Blum Guest: Nick Caldwell Editor: Kyle Watkins

Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome often go hand-in-hand but they are not the same. Here are the key differences, why they often come together, and how to heal from both.

Text Dr. Lenz any feedback or questions This episode delves into the intersections of ADHD, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), and Fibromyalgia (FM), drawing on clinical observations and research findings. It explores how ADHD traits can overlap with symptoms of CFS and FM, particularly focusing on non-restorative sleep and exertional fatigue. The discussion highlights the struggles patients face, the importance of a systematic diagnostic approach, and the need for better education and understanding among healthcare providers. The episode also touches on co-occurring conditions like restless leg syndrome and the treatment. Practical advice is shared for both patients and clinicians on recognizing and managing these interconnected disorders.00:00 Introduction and Initial Observations00:37 The Impact of ADHD on Chronic Pain01:23 Public Health Implications of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome02:46 Challenges in Diagnosing Chronic Fatigue Syndrome04:06 Understanding Fatigue and Its Different Forms06:54 Restless Leg Syndrome and ADHD09:10 The Role of Exercise in Managing ADHD and Fatigue18:49 The Overlap Between ADHD and Autism25:14 Conclusion and Final Thoughts International Conference on ADHD in November 2025 where Dr. Lenz will be one of the speakers. Support the showWhen I started this podcast—and the book that came before it—I had my patients in mind. Office visits are short, but understanding complex, often misunderstood conditions like fibromyalgia takes time. That's why I created this space: to offer education, validation, and hope. If you've been told fibromyalgia “isn't real” or that it's “all in your head,” know this—I see you. I believe you. You're not alone. This podcast aims to affirm your experience and explain the science behind it. Whether you live with fibromyalgia, care for someone who does, or are a healthcare professional looking to better support patients, you'll find trusted, evidence-based insights here, drawn from my 28+ years as an MD. Please remember to talk with your doctor about your symptoms and care. This content doesn't replace personal medical advice.* ...

Have you ever experienced mysterious physical symptoms that doctors just can't explain?This week, I'm joined by Clinical Psychologist, Dr Hannah Sugarman. We unravel the complexities of medically unexplained symptoms (MUS). We demystify what these symptoms are, discuss the stigma and psychological impact around diagnoses like Functional Neurological Disorder and chronic pain, and explore how the mind and body are deeply connected, even when tests come back clear.Highlights include:8:46 Defining medically unexplained symptoms (MUS) and common presentations15:09 The healthcare system's shortcomings22:24 Trauma, stress and physical symptoms28:42 Finding support and resources33:25 Hope for managing symptomsWant more?Check out our exclusive mini interview with Hannah over on SubstackThis week's guest:Dr. Hannah Sugarman is a Clinical Psychologist with over 15 years of experience. From the beginning of her career, she's been fascinated by how the brain influences our thoughts, emotions, and behaviours. Early on, much of her work focused on neuropsychology, supporting people with neurological conditions and brain injuries. Over time, her passion grew for understanding the complex and often misunderstood link between the mind and body, especially for those dealing with physical symptoms that don't have clear medical explanations. In addition to her neuropsychology work with individuals, families, and professionals, Hannah works with individual adults experiencing mental health problems and medically unexplained symptoms in one to one therapy. Hannah is currently in independent practice, working with clients remotely, in the community and in person at Central Health London. Hannah is passionate about supporting individuals who are dealing with symptoms that medical tests can't seem to explain. WebsiteInstagramTell us what you thought of this episode! -> JOIN OUR SUBSTACK NEED THERAPY? SOCIALS DISCLAIMER

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome — the silent disease that so often gets overlooked, misdiagnosed, or dismissed entirely. In this deeply personal episode, we're joined by the lovely Laura from @alifeworthnourishing to shed light on what it's really like living with chronic fatigue.Laura shares her powerful story — from the years of confusion and exhaustion, to finally getting a diagnosis. She walks us through the tests she had to advocate for, the health history that shaped her journey, and what managing chronic fatigue looks like for her today.If you've ever felt like something was "off" but no one was listening, this episode is for you. We talk gentle routines, self-compassion, navigating medical gaslighting, and what a day in Laura's life actually looks like now.Whether you're personally dealing with fatigue or supporting someone who is, this episode will leave you feeling seen, validated, and more informed.This week's show sponsor is Chief NutritionUse code BARELYBALANCED at checkout for 20% off their range of wholefood protein bars and snacks – perfect for busy mums on the go.

Text Dr. Lenz any feedback or questions In this episode, Dr. Michael, a pediatrician and author of 'Conquering Your Fibromyalgia,' discusses the connections between ADHD, chronic fatigue syndrome, and fibromyalgia with Dr. Joel Young, a psychiatrist and head of the Rochester Center for Behavioral Medicine. The conversation delves into their shared experiences and research on treating these overlapping conditions, highlighting findings from clinical trials on LDX (Vyvanse) and Sorial (Armodafinil) as treatments for chronic fatigue syndrome. They explore the prevalence of ADHD in patients with chronic fatigue and discuss the limitations of traditional neuropsychological testing in diagnosing ADHD. Dr. Young shares insights on the effectiveness of targeted interventions and presents his clinic's innovative diagnostic tool, Mind Metrics, which aids in identifying psychiatric disorders in patients.00:00 Introduction and Background01:17 Guest Introduction: Dr. Joel Young02:02 Dr. Young's Journey and ADHD Focus04:03 Exploring ADHD and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome07:00 Clinical Trials and Findings09:47 Patient Experiences and Qualitative Insights10:11 Ongoing Research and Future Directions17:05 Challenges in Diagnosing Chronic Fatigue Syndrome24:16 Discussion on Neuropsychological Testing International Conference on ADHD in November 2025 where Dr. Lenz will be one of the speakers. Support the showWhen I started this podcast—and the book that came before it—I had my patients in mind. Office visits are short, but understanding complex, often misunderstood conditions like fibromyalgia takes time. That's why I created this space: to offer education, validation, and hope. If you've been told fibromyalgia “isn't real” or that it's “all in your head,” know this—I see you. I believe you. You're not alone. This podcast aims to affirm your experience and explain the science behind it. Whether you live with fibromyalgia, care for someone who does, or are a healthcare professional looking to better support patients, you'll find trusted, evidence-based insights here, drawn from my 28+ years as an MD. Please remember to talk with your doctor about your symptoms and care. This content doesn't replace personal medical advice.* ...

Welcome to this gentle inner journey designed to help you reconnect with your body, explore stuck emotions, and tenderly meet the child within. In this guided meditation, you'll be invited to: Settle into a safe and soothing space Connect with your breath and body Explore physical sensations as doorways to emotion Tune into memories, colors, and images tied to your inner child Offer comfort, kindness, and deep presence Breathe through emotions for healing and release Whether you're new to inner child work or revisiting familiar emotional terrain, this practice supports you in grounding, softening, and holding space for the parts of you that may still be waiting to be seen. Alternatively you can follow this guided meditation at releasecfs.com/meditations Join the Release program to speed up your healing from ME/CFS, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, fibromyalgia, MCAS, Post-Vac and other chronic illnesses.

Get ready to rethink everything you've been told about chronic pain, illness and healing. If you've been trying to “optimize” your health but still feel stuck in burnout, mystery symptoms, or food reactivity…think gluten or dairy intolerances—this conversation is for you. I sit down with Faith Ashenden—founder of That Healing Feeling and nervous system educator—who's helped thousands of women around the world heal chronic symptoms and reclaim their energy through nervous system reset and holistic health. From 10 years of chronic illness and identity loss to rewiring her body's stress response through deeper mind work, Faith shows you how healing is less about doing more—and more about trusting what's already inside of you. TIMESTAMPS 00:58 – Why Chronic Symptoms Don't Heal Just from Biohacking 04:45 – The Nervous System & Hidden Signs of Chronic Stress 07:02 – How the Deeper Mind Holds the Key to Holistic Health 13:11 – Food Intolerances & The Truth About What's Actually Causing Them 17:25 – Identity and Holistic Healing: The Shift That Changed Everything   If you've ever felt unheard, unsupported by medicine, or just tired of not getting answers, Faith's story will speak straight to your soul. In this powerful episode: ·       Why Biohacks Aren't Helping: The missing root cause behind chronic pain, fatigue, and food reactivity most wellness routines ignore. Unlearning Survival Mode: How to finally reset your nervous system and build a trusting mind-body relationship. The Aging Myth: Why being over 30 doesn't have to mean exhaustion, joint pain, or hormonal chaos. You don't need a perfect routine—just a moment of belief and the willingness to take one tiny step toward becoming your own healer.

In this heartfelt recovery interview, Daphne shares her powerful healing journey from ME/CFS (Chronic Fatigue Syndrome)—from being bedridden to reclaiming her life and reconnecting with her true self. Together, we dive into the emotional and practical aspects of recovery, touching on: • Navigating societal expectations while living with a chronic condition • The pitfalls and humor of brain retraining and pacing • How symptom management and emotional healing intersect • The transformative power of presence, authenticity, and self-connection We also reflect on Daphne's personal turning points—like the moment she joined the Release Program, her gentle but steady progress, and the trip to Thailand that reawakened her spirit. Her insights are raw, real, and deeply relatable for anyone walking their own healing path. Join the Release program to speed up your healing from ME/CFS, Chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, MCAS, Post-Vac and other chronic illnesses.

Text Dr. Lenz any feedback or questions In this episode, we delve into the ongoing research and new findings related to Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS). The discussion covers the development of standardized diagnostic criteria known as the Hingston Criteria, as well as the discovery of biological abnormalities in CFS patients. Key areas of focus include the autonomic nervous system, heart rate variability, and muscle strength.  The episode also touches on the concept of 'effort preference' and the complex interplay between sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system activity in chronic conditions like CFS and fibromyalgia. Additionally, the episode previews upcoming discussions on findings from functional MRIs of the brain in CFS patients.00:00 Introduction and Importance of Defining the Disease00:15 The Hingston Criteria: A New Standard for Clinical Trials00:59 Biological Evidence and Clinical Trials02:13 Autonomic Dysfunction in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome04:14 Sympathetic and Parasympathetic Systems Explained08:24 Chronic Stress and Its Impact on Health10:21 Comparing Functional Somatic Syndromes and Stress-Related Syndromes20:59 Muscle Strength and Cognitive Effort in CFS22:28 Understanding EMG and Its Diagnostic Value26:57 Effort Preference and Its Clinical Implications28:42 Conclusion and Next Week's Preview Joy LenzFibromyalgia 101. A list of fibromyalgia podcast episodes that are great if you are new and don't know where to start. Support the showWhen I started this podcast—and the book that came before it—I had my patients in mind. Office visits are short, but understanding complex, often misunderstood conditions like fibromyalgia takes time. That's why I created this space: to offer education, validation, and hope. If you've been told fibromyalgia “isn't real” or that it's “all in your head,” know this—I see you. I believe you. You're not alone. This podcast aims to affirm your experience and explain the science behind it. Whether you live with fibromyalgia, care for someone who does, or are a healthcare professional looking to better support patients, you'll find trusted, evidence-based insights here, drawn from my 28+ years as an MD. Please remember to talk with your doctor about your symptoms and care. This content doesn't replace personal medical advice.* ...

Dr. Sarah Myhill has worked full time in National Health Service and independent medical practice. She has a special interest in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and ME. Show sponsors: Quicksilver Scientific - 15% off your first order by using the code "ultimatehealth15" at checkout Troscriptions - 10% off your first order by using the code "JESSE" at checkout Show notes: https://jessechappus.com/657

 Fatigue isn't just a side effect of modern life—it can be a sign of something far deeper. In this episode, Dr. Odell uncovers the complex world of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and its surprising link to the powerhouses of our cells: the mitochondria. You'll discover how mitochondrial dysfunction may lie at the heart of the brain fog, muscle pain, and post-exertional crashes that define this debilitating condition. We explore the latest science behind energy production, how viruses and inflammation disrupt mitochondrial function, and why fatigue often lingers long after an illness. More importantly, we offer practical, evidence-based strategies for supporting your mitochondrial health—from targeted nutrients and antioxidants to lifestyle therapies and cutting-edge emerging treatments. Whether you live with chronic fatigue or are just curious about how your body makes—and loses—energy, this episode will transform the way you think about fatigue and healing.

Text Dr. Lenz any feedback or questions In this episode, we kick off a series on chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), often overlapping with fibromyalgia. The discussion features Dr. Avira Nath, a leading expert on neurologic infections and intramural clinical director at the NIH. Dr. Nath provides insights from his extensive research on ME/CFS, which includes a comprehensive study involving metabolic, neurologic, and cognitive tests. Delving into the relationships between post-viral syndromes, chronic fatigue, and fibromyalgia, Dr. Nath explains the intensive process of selecting pure patient samples for accurate study results and debunks common misconceptions. The episode also covers the criteria for diagnosing ME/CFS and fibromyalgia, highlighted by personal accounts from those living with these conditions, and explores the controversial topic of whether they represent the same or different illnesses.00:00 Introduction to Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia02:18 Meet Dr. Avira Nath: Journey into Chronic Fatigue Syndrome04:38 The NIH Study: Unveiling Chronic Fatigue Syndrome07:14 In-Depth Testing and Patient Selection09:44 Diagnostic Criteria: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome vs. Fibromyalgia13:24 Symptom Comparison and Overlaps25:34 Patient Experiences and Definitions of Fatigue29:00 Conclusion and Next Steps Joy LenzFibromyalgia 101. A list of fibromyalgia podcast episodes that are great if you are new and don't know where to start. Support the showWhen I started this podcast—and the book that came before it—I had my patients in mind. Office visits are short, but understanding complex, often misunderstood conditions like fibromyalgia takes time. That's why I created this space: to offer education, validation, and hope. If you've been told fibromyalgia “isn't real” or that it's “all in your head,” know this—I see you. I believe you. You're not alone. This podcast aims to affirm your experience and explain the science behind it. Whether you live with fibromyalgia, care for someone who does, or are a healthcare professional looking to better support patients, you'll find trusted, evidence-based insights here, drawn from my 28+ years as an MD. Please remember to talk with your doctor about your symptoms and care. This content doesn't replace personal medical advice.* ...

Toby Morrison is back and we had a great conversation about everything from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, leadership, communication and problem solving, to the complexity of success, meaningful work and God. We didn't miss much! Enjoy. **Toby founded CFS Health in 2009 after personally experiencing Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and enduring a long and frustrating journey to recovery. Recognising the lack of awareness and available treatment for M.E., CFS and Fibromyalgia, Toby developed a step-by-step recovery program to encourage and support other sufferers.cfshealth.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some people recover from COVID in weeks; others feel broken for months—what could be the difference?In this episode, I talk with Dr. Evan Hirsch, a fatigue expert who's helped thousands recover from long COVID and chronic fatigue using his four-step Energy MD Method. We explore the "toxic five" hidden factors like mold, infections, and nervous system overload that often go unaddressed in standard care. He also explains why common treatments like IV ozone might backfire if your body isn't ready, and why gentle nervous system retraining can sometimes be the missing piece. Whether you're dealing with lingering symptoms or just trying to understand this complex condition better, there's a lot to unpack here.If you're still not feeling like yourself months after COVID, this conversation could help you connect the dots and know what to do next. Tune in now!Episode Timeline: 0:01 - Episode Overview1:08 - Podcast Intro1:41 - Meet Dr Evan Hirsch and His Fatigue Recovery Mission3:07 - What Long COVID Looks Like and Why It Persists3:58 - COVID and the Rise of Chronic Illness4:55 - How Common Is Long COVID5:56 - Why Some Get Long COVID While Others Don't6:35 - The Toxic Five and Their Lasting Impact7:56 - Long COVID Often Starts Long Before Infection8:40 - Why Genetics Play a Smaller Role9:50 - Why Early Testing Often Misses Root Causes10:55 - Understanding the Toxic Matrix in the Body11:15 - How Nervous System Retraining Transforms Recovery13:27 - Why Testing Isn't Always the Best Start14:55 - Does It Matter What Causes the Fatigue15:22 - Long COVID and Chronic Fatigue Are Closely Linked17:15 - Why Killing Every Infection Isn't the Goal18:48 - Why Some Spike Protocols Fall Short20:16- Chronic Lyme Testing Isn't Always Reliable21:00 - Why Immune Dysfunction Skews Infection Test Results24:34 - Standard Lyme and Stool Tests Often Miss25:19 - Using Herbs Instead of Antibiotics for Infections26:38 - Why Ozone and IV Therapies Can Backfire28:05 - Tincture Dosing as a Safer Alternative30:49 - Nervous System Retraining for Sensitive Individuals32:07 - Why Drainage Pathways Must Be Open First35:00 - Detox Should Be a Drip Not a Flood36:13 - Micro Clots and the Symptoms They Cause38:03 - The Four Step Energy MD Method Explained41:47 - Which Mold and Dental Tests Matter Most42:02 - What the Emma Mold Test Actually Does43:37 - How Emotional Stressors Affect Long COVID and Fatigue46:43 - Where You Can Learn More from Dr Hirsch46:56 - Episode Wrap Up47:15 - Podcast Outro 47:36 - Key Takeaways About Dr. Evan Hirsch:Evan H. Hirsch, MD, (also known as the EnergyMD) is a world-renowned fatigue expert, best-selling author, and professional speaker. He is the creator of the EnergyMD Method, the science-backed and clinically proven 4-step process to resolving Long Covid and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) naturally. Through his best-selling book, podcast, and international online program, he has helped thousands of people around the world resolve their fatigue. He has been featured on TV, podcasts, and summits, and when he's not at the office, you can find him singing musicals, dancing hip-hop, learning languages, and traveling with his family.Connect with Dr. Evan Hirsch:  Do You Want Help Saving Your Thyroid? Access hundreds of free articles at www.NaturalEndocrineSolutions.com Visit Dr. Eric's YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/c/NaturalThyroidDoctor/ To work with Dr. Eric, visit https://savemythyroid.com/work-with-dr-eric/

Dr. Theodore Henderson is an MD. PhD, Founder, CEO and Medical Director of Neuro-Luminance, who brings decades of clinical experience in psychopharmacology, neurobiology, infrared light therapy, and neuroimaging to the successful treatment of brain disorders.   Dr. Henderson and his team specialize in treating patients with depression, concussion, brain injury, PTSD, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Parkinson's Alzheimer's, and ADHD. He is also the author of the recently published book titled “Brighter Days Ahead: Leaving Depression Behind Through Innovative New Treatments” which is an excellent and easily readable introduction for people of every walk of life to understand the concepts as well as the benefits and healing power of infrared light therapy.  In this informative, positive, hopeful, and also entertaining episode, Dr, Henderson skillfully explains exactly how the brain changes as a result of depression, traumatic brain injury, Long COVID, chronic fatigue syndrome, and other brain disorders. He describes the revolutionary new treatments that activate the brain's own ability to repair itself. He has a knack for describing complex brain conditions and neurological function in great detail and in terms that are easy to understand, and he does it with a sense of humor as well.   Download this fascinating episode to hear Dr. Henderson's story and discover how these groundbreaking new treatments can give hope and healing to people suffering from brain disorders and neurological dysfunction, and please share this positive message of hope and healing with your friends, family, and anyone you know who can benefit from this remarkable technology.   Connect with Dr. Henderson: https://neuro-luminance.com/ https://www.facebook.com/LuminanceBrainHealth https://x.com/neuroluminance?lang=en&mx=2 https://www.youtube.com/@NeuroLuminance?app=desktop https://www.linkedin.com/in/theodore-henderson-md-phd-98201318/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zdFstQSR_A4

Welcome to Dr. M's Women and Children First, where we dive into the latest insights on health and wellness for women and children. Today, we're honored to have Dr. Peter Rowe, a world-renowned expert from Johns Hopkins University, joining us to unravel the complexities of chronic fatigue.  Dr. Peter Rowe is a Professor of Pediatrics at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He is the inaugural Sunshine Natural Wellbeing Foundation Professor of Chronic Fatigue and Related Disorders and serves as the Director of the Chronic Fatigue Clinic at Johns Hopkins Children's Center. His areas of clinical expertise include chronic fatigue syndrome and other disorders characterized by fatigue and orthostatic intolerance. Dr. Rowe and his colleagues were the first to describe the relationship between chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) and treatable orthostatic intolerance syndromes, as well as the association between Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and CFS. In this episode, Dr. Rowe and I dive deep into CFS and long Covid for both the parent and the clinician. We set the stage for a better understanding of this complex disorder in order to encourage earlier diagnosis and better therapy. From its impact on daily life to cutting-edge approaches for management, Dr. Rowe brings decades of expertise to help us understand this challenging condition.  Please Enjoy, Dr. M  

The wait is over — Our CFS Health documentary, Freedom – Healing from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, is now available on YouTube for everyone to watch and share This 20-minute film shares what it's really like to live with CFS, M.E., Long COVID and other associated illnesses through the voices of those who've lived it. It's honest, emotional, and full of hope. If you've ever struggled to explain your illness to someone… If you've ever felt dismissed or misunderstood… This is the podcast you can send to say: “Please listen to this. This is what it's like.” We'd love your help in spreading the word. Share the link with family, friends, doctors — anyone who needs to understand. And if it moved you in any way, we'd love to hear from you. Just reply to this email. Here are 4 ways we can help. 1. Join our free community to meet others, be inspired, and get more recovery info - https://www.facebook.com/groups/cfshealthrecoveryhub 2. Watch the newly released past members "Guest Panel" Workshop where they share their top 5 recovery secrets - https://www.cfshealth.com/guestpanelreplay 3. Get our free most popular recovery trainings:- Find your baseline - Stop pushing and crashing - https://www.cfshealth.com/baseline - The 3 stages of recovery and what to do in each one - https://www.cfshealth.com/the3stages - The "9 do's and don'ts" PDF - to decrease symptoms and improve energy - https://www.Cfshealth.com/pdf 4. Want to help professionally with a step-by-step recovery plan specific to you? Fill out the application form and the team will send you the details - https://www.cfshealth.com/form

Let's have a deep dive session together where I will answer your questions related to emotional healing and dealing with your chronic illness. Let's talk about the pro's and con's, do's and don'ts. What can cause a relapse and how to avoid that. Let's discuss different techniques such as inner child work, EMDR, nervous system regulation, deep trauma healing, etc. I am looking forward to it.releasecfs.com

Broadcast from KSQD, Santa Cruz on 5-30-2024 and 5-29-2925: Cognitive errors in medicine dismissing unusual presentations as psychological A case of Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections (PANDAS) Anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis causing psychiatric symptoms Failures of genetic research to identify causes Need for integrating neurology and psychiatry; Importance of testing for antibodies and using MRI scans Detailed explanation of immune tolerance, peripheral tolerance, and the phenomenon of molecular mimicry in diseases like multiple sclerosis and celiac disease Importance of addressing root causes rather than just symptoms Historical context and current advancements in treating autoimmune diseases like type 1 diabetes, lupus, and multiple sclerosis using reprogrammed immune cells and iron oxide nanoparticles Explanation of how the liver filters blood and helps establish immune tolerance by processing cellular debris and antigens Advances in engineering regulatory T cells to target specific disease sites and calm inflammatory responses Exploration of new diagnostic tools and the potential of AI in understanding complex psychiatric conditions Detection of colds and other diseases by analysis of voice frequency patterns

Broadcast from KSQD, Santa Cruz on 5-30-2024 and 5-29-2925: Cognitive errors in medicine dismissing unusual presentations as psychological A case of Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections (PANDAS) Anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis causing psychiatric symptoms Failures of genetic research to identify causes Need for integrating neurology and psychiatry; Importance of testing for antibodies and using MRI scans Detailed explanation of immune tolerance, peripheral tolerance, and the phenomenon of molecular mimicry in diseases like multiple sclerosis and celiac disease Importance of addressing root causes rather than just symptoms Historical context and current advancements in treating autoimmune diseases like type 1 diabetes, lupus, and multiple sclerosis using reprogrammed immune cells and iron oxide nanoparticles Explanation of how the liver filters blood and helps establish immune tolerance by processing cellular debris and antigens Advances in engineering regulatory T cells to target specific disease sites and calm inflammatory responses Exploration of new diagnostic tools and the potential of AI in understanding complex psychiatric conditions Detection of colds and other diseases by analysis of voice frequency patterns

https://vimeo.com/1084035317?share=copy If you've been feeling like your get up and go has got up and went somewhere, you're not alone.  There's a lot of heavy, dense, congested energy on the planet right now.  As empaths, we might really be feeling that. You might have experienced some depression or tiredness. You might have even experienced some chronic fatigue.  If that's so, then today's conversation with Katie Dean is gonna be so helpful.  She's somebody who has overcome chronic fatigue and is now teaching beautiful medicine about how to lead you through the maze of life so that you can thrive.  Join us to find out more! Katie Dean is an award-winning bead artist, designer,  teacher, author and speaker.  She has been published in many of the major beading magazines found worldwide. She is well known for her unique 3D bead creations. Katie Dean has created over 40 online classes and has compiled over 500 beading tutorials into a series of books.  Katie Dean shares how she developed tools to support her path of recovery after 20 years of living with the devastating diagnosis of chronic fatigue syndrome, as a featured speaker on the multi-award-winning TV series, Navigating the Clickety- Clack.  Katie Dean is also the founder of Find My Energy and the creator of the Kolorlan System, a Blueprint for Wholeness & metamorphosis. Watch or listen to the show to discover practical tools for empowerment, unlock your natural flow, and step confidently into a life of abundance. You're Invited! BOOK LAUNCH on MAY 29: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/54kvHYkGS_uwazL7FUF8bA#/registration READ: Finding the Energy To Thrive https://katiedean.co.uk/finding-the-energy-to-thrive-book/ WATCH: Navigating the Clickety Clack https://katiedean.co.uk/navigating-the-clickety-clack   KATIE DEAN BIO Katie Dean is a writer, award-winning artist and energy coach who specialises in supporting people to reconnect to their true self and empowering them to live with self-love, peace and joy. She holds a Bachelor's, Master's and Ph.D. in history, all from Cambridge University. Katie worked as a Business Strategy Consultant in London before becoming ill and being diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome in 2003. Her illness ended that career, and opened the door to starting her own business as a beadwork artist, designer and tutor. Her beading designs reached the finals and won numerous international competitions and she has published more than thirty beading books. In 2022, during the final stages of her recovery from illness, she pivoted career once more, training as a Bioenergetic Health Coach, Colour Therapist and studying NLP, life-coaching and trauma therapy. She combined all of these skills to create the Kolorlan System, a Blueprint for Wholeness and Metamorphosis. Katie lives just outside London, in the UK, and enjoys walking in nature, watching the Royal Ballet Company, spending time with her family, and indulging in just about anything creative. LINKS Website: https://katiedean.co.uk/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@findmyenergy3677 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/katie.dean.528/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-dean-553a53139/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katiedeankolorlan/   YOUR GUIDE TO SOUL NECTAR: KERRI HUMMINGBIRD I love mentoring women to rewrite the story of their lives through inner transformation, connection to essence, remembrance of purpose, and realignment to authenticity and truth. If you don't want to settle for anything less than a life of passion and purpose, book a Discovery Call and let's talk! Schedule today! http://bit.ly/2CpFHFZ FREE GIFT: The Love Mastery Game, an oracle for revealing your soul's curriculum in every day challenges. http://www.kerrihummingbird.com/play JOIN SOUL NECTAR TRIBE! https://kerrihummingbird.com/membership Do you lack the confidence to trust yourself and go for what you want?

Dr. Evan Hirsch, the EnergyMD, is a world-renowned fatigue expert, best-selling author, and speaker. He created the EnergyMD Method, a clinically proven 4-step process to resolve Long COVID and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome naturally. Dr. Evan has helped thousands around the world reclaim their energy and vitality. In this episode, he shares his powerful journey, expert insights, and actionable strategies for healing from fatigue and brain fog — physically, emotionally, and energetically. Inside this episode: • How Dr. Evan's personal story with chronic fatigue (and his wife's!) led him to develop the EnergyMD Method • The “Toxic 5” — heavy metals, chemicals, mold, infections, and nervous system dysfunction — and how they block healing • Why long COVID and post-viral fatigue require a full-body, root-cause approach • Practical tools for nervous system retraining, breathwork, and energy optimization • How emotions, trauma, and mindset deeply affect recovery and energy • What it takes to heal holistically and reclaim your power You'll walk away from this episode with new hope, practical insights, and the clarity that real healing is possible — even if you've been struggling for years. Connect with Dr. Evan Hirsch!

In this episode of the RWS Clinician's Corner, Margaret sits down with Ashok Gupta for a deep dive into the brain's pivotal role in chronic illness—exploring how conditions like Long Covid, chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, mold toxicity, and persistent inflammation can often be rooted in neural and nervous system dysregulation. They discuss the distinction between hardware (the body) and software (the brain and nervous system), the science and process of limbic retraining, and practical ways clinicians can integrate these approaches into their practices.   In this interview, we discuss:       -Brain retraining vs. meditation/stress reduction      -The concept of creating and rewiring neural pathways      -Acute vs. chronic illness: transition due to overactive protective responses      -The role of genetic predispositions (e.g., detox ability, immune differences)      -The three “R”s of brain retraining: regulate, retrain, re-engage       -Practical considerations for implementation, maintenance, and long-term success      -Strategies for integrating these techniques/the Gupta program in clinical practice The Clinician's Corner is brought to you by Restorative Wellness Solutions.  Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/restorativewellnesssolutions/   Connect with Dr. Ashok Gupta: Website: http://www.guptaprogram.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/guptaprogram/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/guptaprogram/   Special Offer to RWS Listeners:  We offer all practicing clinicians free access to our brain retraining program for one year -  worth $499 - they can sign up/apply at: https://guptaprogram.com/health-professionals/ Timestamps:    00:00 Mind-Body Healing Hypothesis 09:27 "Integrating Brain-Gut Axis Approaches" 12:59 "Brain Retraining for Chronic Issues" 18:18 Chronic Illness: Break the Vicious Cycle 26:26 Reengage with Joy Program 32:23 "Commit to a Healing Journey" 36:17 Acute vs. Chronic Treatment Approaches 43:50 "Brain Retraining Effectiveness Factors" 49:53 Brain Retraining for Clinicians 52:55 Clinician Co-Branding Service Launch 56:10 Incorporating Nervous System in Health 01:06:22 "Neuroplasticity Healing Success Stories" 01:10:42 Clinician's Corner: Episode Recap Speaker bio: Ashok is an internationally renowned Speaker, Filmmaker & Health Practitioner who has dedicated his life to supporting people through chronic illness, and achieving their potential.   Ashok suffered from ME, or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, around 25 years ago when he was studying at Cambridge University. Through neurological research that he conducted, he managed to get himself 100% better. He then set up a clinic to treat others, and then published the well-known neuroplasticity “limbic retraining” recovery program and app known as the Gupta Program in 2007.    He has published several medical papers including randomized controlled trials on Long Covid, ME/CFS & Fibromyalgia, showing that the treatment is effective, and he is continually researching these conditions.   Keywords:  brain retraining, limbic retraining, neuroplasticity, chronic illness, chronic fatigue syndrome, ME/CFS, long Covid, fibromyalgia, mold toxicity, autoimmunity, gut health, nervous system regulation, functional medicine, integrative health, immune system, inflammation, trauma healing, stress reduction, somatic techniques, meditation, breath work, Gupta Program, functional health practitioners, clinical studies, pain management, anxiety, depression, food sensitivities, neuroscience, recovery   Disclaimer: The views expressed in the RWS Clinician's Corner series are those of the individual speakers and interviewees, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Restorative Wellness Solutions, LLC. Restorative Wellness Solutions, LLC does not specifically endorse or approve of any of the information or opinions expressed in the RWS Clinician's Corner series. The information and opinions expressed in the RWS Clinician's Corner series are for educational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice. If you have any medical concerns, please consult with a qualified healthcare professional. Restorative Wellness Solutions, LLC is not liable for any damages or injuries that may result from the use of the information or opinions expressed in the RWS Clinician's Corner series. By viewing or listening to this information, you agree to hold Restorative Wellness Solutions, LLC harmless from any and all claims, demands, and causes of action arising out of or in connection with your participation. Thank you for your understanding.  

She was bedridden at 85. Now she's thriving. Most people would've given up after one relapse. Sue went through twelve. At 85, she was completely bedbound — too weak to walk, talk, or feed herself. Doctors told her there was nothing more they could do. She thought it was the end.But at 87… she's thriving.Cooking. Gardening. Travelling. And chronic fatigue? “There's not a hint of it in my body.” In this powerful new episode, Sue opens up about the moment everything changed — and what helped her finally heal after 40 years of living with chronic fatigue syndrome. Here are 4 ways we can help. 1. Join our free community to meet others, be inspired, and get more recovery info - https://www.facebook.com/groups/cfshealthrecoveryhub 2. Watch the newly released past members "Guest Panel" Workshop where they share their top 5 recovery secrets - https://www.cfshealth.com/guestpanelreplay 3. Get our free most popular recovery trainings:- Find your baseline - Stop pushing and crashing - https://www.cfshealth.com/baseline - The 3 stages of recovery and what to do in each one - https://www.cfshealth.com/the3stages - The "9 do's and don'ts" PDF - to decrease symptoms and improve energy - https://www.Cfshealth.com/pdf 4. Want to help professionally with a step-by-step recovery plan specific to you? Fill out the application form and the team will send you the details - https://www.cfshealth.com/form

In this revelatory episode, I sit down with Caroline Alan, founder of Beam Minerals, to explore why minerals—specifically humic and fulvic—may be the most overlooked cornerstone of modern health. Caroline shares her personal journey from corporate burnout and mold illness to discovering the regenerative power of nature's oldest detox tools. We discuss why 75% of Americans are walking around chronically dehydrated at the cellular level, why your multivitamin might not be working, and how minerals act as the missing link between nutrition, energy, and resilience.We also dig into the science of how these plant-derived substances bind to heavy metals and glyphosate, restore gut integrity, and deliver nutrients directly to your mitochondria. Whether you're an athlete looking for performance edge or navigating chronic fatigue, this is your crash course in ecosystem-based healing. No fluff, no hype—just the raw, unfiltered truth about what your body really needs. HIGHLIGHTS[1:48] - Caroline's health collapse—and the single mineral shift that changed everything[3:19] - How one little cup of minerals resolved years of gut, sinus, and adrenal symptoms[7:42] - Seeing the body as a 37-trillion-cell ecosystem[10:21] - What are minerals? Why they're foundational and not optional[14:43] - Humic and fulvic acids: nature's delivery and detox system[19:11] - Where Beam sources its minerals (hint: it's 65 million years old)[21:33] - “Mother Nature's janitor”: how humic binds and clears toxins[26:10] - The superpower of fulvic: nutrient delivery + cellular cleanup[30:09] - HTMA testing, pill graveyards, and why most supplement routines don't work[34:02] - Athletes, osteoporosis, and the dark side of over-supplementation[38:49] - Why Beam is in my course—and how it changed my brain and workouts[43:12] - Reallocating funds: what to stop taking when you start with minerals[47:07] - Why modern food, water, and soil leave us depleted[51:15] - Glyphosate 101: what it does and how humic can help[54:34] - The electrical current of life: how minerals drive every biological function[57:46] - What makes Beam different—and how to start slow if you're sensitive[59:41] - Kids, hydration, and giving the next generation a better foundationGet BEAM MINERALShttp://beamminerals.com/beautifullybrokenUse code beautifullybroken for 15% off your orderUPGRADE YOUR WELLNESSSilver Biotics Wound Healing Gel: https://bit.ly/3JnxyDD (30% off)(Use Code: BEAUTIFULLYBROKEN for Discount)StemRegen: https://www.stemregen.co/products/stemregen?_ef_transaction_id=&oid=1&affid=52Code: beautifullybrokenLightPathLED: https://lightpathled.pxf.io/c/3438432/2059835/25794Code: beautifullybroken CONNECT WITH FREDDIE Check out my website and store: (http://www.beautifullybroken.world) Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/beautifullybroken.world/) YouTube: (https://www.youtube.com/@BeautifullyBrokenWorld)

They said I'd be stuck in bed forever… “This is your life now. You'll just have to adjust.” That's what Sam was told after months of being sick, exhausted, and dismissed. He thought there was no way out. But today, he's studying, surfing, working, and fully living again. In our latest podcast episode, Sam opens up about how he turned things around —and what helped him finally start getting better. If you're stuck, frustrated, or losing hope… this might be exactly what you need to hear. Here are 4 ways we can help. 1. Join our free community to meet others, be inspired, and get more recovery info - https://www.facebook.com/groups/cfshealthrecoveryhub 2. Watch the newly released past members "Guest Panel" Workshop where they share their top 5 recovery secrets - https://www.cfshealth.com/guestpanelreplay 3. Get our free most popular recovery trainings:- Find your baseline - Stop pushing and crashing - https://www.cfshealth.com/baseline - The 3 stages of recovery and what to do in each one - https://www.cfshealth.com/the3stages - The "9 do's and don'ts" PDF - to decrease symptoms and improve energy - https://www.Cfshealth.com/pdf 4. Want to help professionally with a step-by-step recovery plan specific to you? Fill out the application form and the team will send you the details - https://www.cfshealth.com/form

Doesn't matter how old you are — learning a new instrument (or trying) has all sorts of side benefits. Also, it's about time we understand the 'most misunderstood serious illness.'

"Chronic fatigue syndrome" is a BS diagnosis. Your body is just having trouble properly producing energy and I'm going to show you why this is happening and what you can do about it. This "condition" is 100% curable; your doctor just doesn't know what to do - but you will after this short episode. TOPICS COVERED: What "chronic fatigue syndrome" really is The top 10 causes of chronic fatigue What you can do right now to heal your body and get your energy back   Extra Episodes: Episode 90: Why You'll Never Get Healthy: The Most Overlook Piece of Healing Episode 77: The Missing Link for Healing Sickness and Disease - with Dr. Darren Schmidt Episode 52: The 5 Steps of Reversing Gut Disease (5R's)   Want help with your IBS or IBD? Click here to schedule a call with me and my team OR send us an email: clients@gutsolution.ca   Leave me a Review: https://www.reversablepod.com/review   Contact me: reversablepod.com/tips    SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram  Facebook  YouTube  

If you're struggling with chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) or debilitating tiredness that just won't go away, you're not alone—and you're not imagining things. Millions of people suffer from persistent fatigue that conventional medicine often fails to resolve. Fatigue and stress can make everyday tasks like working at a computer feel overwhelming, as seen in this image, which represents the experience of many with chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) At the Hedberg Institute, I'm always researching botanical compounds that support microcirculation, mitochondrial health, and immune regulation—all vital in restoring energy. That's why I formulated VascuSelect, a synergistic supplement that contains three powerful plant extracts: Ginkgo biloba, grape seed extract, and mango whole fruit powder. Let's dive into why Ginkgo biloba, in particular, stands out for those dealing with ME/CFS and how it works alongside other ingredients in VascuSelect to support your energy and vitality. An Important Study: Ginkgo Biloba for ME/CFS A recent paper published in Frontiers in Pharmacology (2022) titled “A Botanical Product Containing Cistanche and Ginkgo Extracts Potentially Improves Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Symptoms in Adults: A Randomized, Double-Blind, and Placebo-Controlled Study” sheds important light on Ginkgo's role in combating chronic fatigue. In this gold-standard clinical trial, 101 adults with ME/CFS received a botanical supplement combining Ginkgo biloba extract (120 mg/day) and Cistanche tubulosa extract (300 mg/day) or a placebo for 60 days. The results were impressive: Significant reductions in fatigue severity Improved physical performance and VO₂ max Enhanced antioxidant status and reduced oxidative stress markers Improved sleep quality and concentration Enhanced quality of life (QOL) and sexual life (SLQ) scores Decreased blood levels of lactic acid and ammonia (both fatigue biomarkers) What's particularly exciting is that Ginkgo biloba played a central role in this formulation. The authors noted that Ginkgo's flavonoids and terpenoids contribute to neuroprotection, vasodilation, and mitochondrial support, all of which are key areas of dysfunction in ME/CFS patients. This study confirms that Ginkgo biloba, known for enhancing blood flow and antioxidant activity, can play a central role in reducing the burdens of ME/CFS. How Ginkgo Biloba Helps Fight Fatigue Ginkgo biloba (standardized to 24% flavonol glycosides and 6% terpenes) is one of the most studied botanical extracts for circulatory and cognitive health. But its applications go far beyond brain support—especially for those with energy-depleting illnesses like ME/CFS. Ginkgo biloba is one of the oldest and most studied medicinal plants. It's been used for centuries in Traditional Chinese Medicine, but modern science is now validating its applications for conditions like ME/CFS, fibromyalgia, and Long COVID. 1. Improves Microcirculation Ginkgo biloba increases blood flow, especially in the small vessels of the brain and extremities. This is critical in ME/CFS, where impaired oxygen delivery to tissues can worsen fatigue. 2. Supports Mitochondrial Function Many people with ME/CFS experience dysfunctional mitochondria—the energy-producing engines of cells. Ginkgo has been shown to protect mitochondrial membranes and improve ATP production, helping the body generate more usable energy. 3. Reduces Oxidative Stress Oxidative stress is a hallmark of ME/CFS and contributes to inflammation, brain fog, and fatigue. Ginkgo's rich flavonoid profile helps neutralize free radicals and reduce oxidative damage. In the study mentioned above, participants taking Ginkgo and Cistanche showed significant increases in antioxidant enzymes like SOD and CAT. 4. Enhances Neurotransmitter Function Ginkgo biloba modulates neurotransmitters like dopamine, serotonin, and norepinephrine—chemicals that regulate mood,

 Good Morning America, CNN ~This episode is for informational purposes. Please discuss any new info with your doctor before starting any new treatments for your health.Our favorite house Doc is spotlighting  Tips for Overall Health & WellnessJacob is also a frequent expert on CNN, Dr. Oz Show, Martha Stewart Living & Ricki Lake Show. He is author of the free iPhone application "Natural Cures." Having overcome Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) and Fibromyalgia in 1975 (which left him homeless much of that year), he has helped hundreds of thousands recover from CFS and Fibromyalgia. He is senior author of the landmark studies "Effective Treatment of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia -- a Placebo-controlled Study" and "Effective Treatment of CFS and Fibromyalgia with D-Ribose." Author also of the best-selling book The Fatigue & Fibromyalgia Solution", "Real Cause, Real Cure", "From Fatigued to Fantastic!" (3rd revised edition, Avery/Penguin Group), "Beat Sugar Addiction Now!" (Fair Winds Press) and "Pain Free 1-2-3 - A Proven Program for Eliminating Chronic Pain Now" (McGraw-Hill). His web site www.endfatigue.com has many resources on Natural Healing, including a free online "Symptom Analysis" questionnaire, which can analyze your symptoms (and even lab tests if available) to determine what is causing your fatigue or Fibromyalgia, and what is needed to reclaim your health!© 2025 All Rights Reserved© 2025 BuildingAbundantSuccess!!Join Me on ~ iHeart Media @ https://tinyurl.com/iHeartBASSpot Me on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/yxuy23baAmazon Music ~ https://tinyurl.com/AmzBASAudacy:  https://tinyurl.com/BASAud

What if your body already knows how to heal itself, and your brain just needs to get out of the way? After 27 years of debilitating chronic illness—including lupus, chemical sensitivities, and chronic fatigue syndrome—wellness coach Lori Clemmons discovered the transformative power of neuroplasticity when conventional treatments failed her.In this enlightening conversation, Lori reveals how she went from being homebound and sometimes bedridden to hiking, jogging, and living vibrantly by retraining her brain. The key? Calming her overactive limbic system—the part of the brain constantly scanning for threats—through mindful practices like forest bathing, meditation, and positive thought redirection. As she explains, when we shift from constant fight-or-flight mode to a state of relaxation, our bodies produce healing neurotransmitters instead of stress hormones, giving us the energy needed for recovery.For anyone struggling with chronic conditions, sleep issues, or the natural changes of aging, this episode offers compassionate, practical guidance for making peace with your body. Lori's "compassionate self-coaching" approach teaches how to take small, sustainable steps toward healing rather than overwhelming yourself with massive changes. Whether you're dealing with persistent health challenges or simply want to approach aging with grace and vitality, this conversation illuminates how changing your relationship with your brain can transform your relationship with your body.What small step could you take today to begin rewiring your wellness?Bio Lori Clemmons is a compassionate Wellness Coach, chronic illness survivor, and author of Rewire Your Wellness: A Holistic Guide to Healing Chronic Pain, Anxiety, and Fatigue. After overcoming over 25 years of chronic health challenges, including Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia, Lori now dedicates her life to helping women reclaim their health and vitality. By blending personal experience with cutting-edge neuroscience, she empowers women to rewire their brains for wellness, balance their emotional and physical health, and break free from cycles of pain and fatigue. Through her holistic, science-backed approach, Lori inspires hope and equips women with practical tools for sustainable health transformation.Free Ebook - Rewire Your IllnessFacebook YouTube Channel We hope you have enjoyed this episode. Please like, comment, subscribe, and share the podcast.To find out more about Lynnis and what is going on in the V.I.B.E. Living World please go to https://link.tr.ee/LynnisJoin the V.I.B.E. Wellness Woman Network, where active participation fuels the collective journey toward health and vitality. Subscribe, engage, and embark on this adventure toward proactive well-being together. Go to https://www.vibewellnesswomannetwork.com to join. We have wonderful events, courses, challenges, guides, blogs and more all designed for the midlife woman who wants to keep her V.I.B.E. and remain Vibrant, Intuitive, Beautiful, and Empowered after 40+. Interested in an AI platform that meets all your needs? Click here

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum, Integrative Medicine physician, researcher, and best-selling author.

Diabetes Deep Dive: Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum, an integrative medicine physician and author, discusses diabetes from a multifaceted perspective. They explore the connections between diabetes, chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, sleep disorders, metabolic syndrome, and long COVID. Dr. Teitelbaum offers insights into the historical emergence of diabetes in correlation with lifestyle and dietary changes, particularly the Western diet's high sugar and low fiber content. They discuss the roles of vitamin D, magnesium, and other nutrients, as well as the impact of chemicals on metabolism. The conversation also covers the importance of sleep, stress management, and lifestyle adjustments. Dr. Teitelbaum recommends natural supplements like Sucontral D, berberine, and melatonin to manage blood sugar levels effectively. The episode concludes with a discussion on the controversial role of pharmaceutical interventions like GLP-1 drugs and insulin. Dr. Teitelbaum emphasizes a balanced, integrative approach that empowers self-care and holistic health management.

Lori Clemmons is a compassionate Wellness Coach, chronic illness survivor, and author of Rewire Your Wellness: A Holistic Guide to Healing Chronic Pain, Anxiety, and Fatigue. After overcoming over 25 years of chronic health challenges, including Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia, Lori now dedicates her life to helping women reclaim their health and vitality. By blending personal experience with cutting-edge neuroscience, she empowers women to rewire their brains for wellness, balance their emotional and physical health, and break free from cycles of pain and fatigue. Through her holistic, science-backed approach, Lori inspires hope and equips women with practical tools for sustainable health transformation. Find her HERE.  To work with Chelsea or read the books go to the FEMININE EFFECT 

My guest is Dr. Mark Hyman, M.D., a physician and world leader in the field of functional medicine. We discuss a systems-based framework for diagnosing and treating the root causes of disease, rather than simply managing symptoms. We also cover cutting-edge health and longevity tools such as peptides, NAD/NMN, exosomes, proactive blood testing and cancer screening, as well as nutrition, supplementation, detoxification, and strategies for addressing specific diseases and health challenges. This discussion will benefit anyone seeking to improve their vitality or combat specific health concerns. Read the episode show notes at hubermanlab.com. Thank you to our sponsors AG1: https://drinkag1.com/huberman Joovv: https://joovv.com/huberman Eight Sleep: https://eightsleep.com/huberman Function: https://functionhealth.com/huberman ROKA: https://roka.com/huberman Timestamps 00:00:00 Dr. Mark Hyman 00:01:48 Functional Medicine, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Mercury; Systems Medicine 00:08:51 Metabolic Psychiatry; Medicine, Creating Health vs Treating Disease 00:12:19 Sponsors: Joovv & Eight Sleep 00:15:06 Wholistic View of Body, Root Causes 00:19:48 Medicine & Research; “Exposome”, Impediments & Ingredients for Health, Whole Foods 00:26:30 Seed Oils, Starch & Sugar, Ultra-Processed Foods; Obesity Rise 00:36:27 Sponsors: Function & ROKA 00:40:05 Tool: Ingredients for Health, Personalization; Multimodal Approach 00:46:25 Essential Supplements, Omega-3s, Vitamin D3, Multivitamin, Iodine, Methylated B12 00:56:54 Supplements & Traditional Medicine; Limited Budget & Nutrition 01:02:54 Air, Tool: Air Filters; Tap Water Filter; Tool: Health, Expense & Whole Foods 01:09:03 Food Industrialization, Processed Foods 01:14:23 Sponsor: AG1 01:16:18 Declining American Health & Nutrition, Politics, MAHA 01:26:03 Toxins, Food Additives, Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) 01:29:25 SNAP Program & Soda, Food Industry & Lobbying 01:36:58 Big Food, Company Consolidation, Nutrition Labels 01:44:21 GLP-1 Agonists, Doses, Risks; Food as Medicine, Ketogenic Diet 01:51:29 Cancer, Diets & Alcohol 01:54:03 Blood Markers, ApoB, Cholesterol, Tool: Test Don't Guess, Individualization 02:02:54 Mercury; Tool: Detoxification, Sulforaphane, N-Acetylcysteine (NAC) 02:04:56 Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals, Fertility, Tool: Hormone Panels; Heavy Metals 02:11:36 Upregulate Detox Pathways, Gut Cleanse, Tools: Cilantro Juice, Fiber 02:17:08 Peptides, PT-141 (Vyleesi), BPC-157, Thymosin Alpha-1; Risks, Cycling 02:22:03 Cancer Screening, Data & Personalized Health; Alzheimer's Disease 02:30:45 Longevity Switches, NAD, NMN; Exosomes, Stem Cells 02:39:50 Zero-Cost Support, YouTube, Spotify & Apple Follow & Reviews, YouTube Feedback, Protocols Book, Social Media, Neural Network Newsletter Disclaimer & Disclosures

Dear Stef,I need your help. I've been a long time listener and sought out therapy as soon as I turned 18. Between then and now I have made very limited progress chipping away at my armor and processing my childhood. I'm panicking at how long its taking when I want to cross the desert, meet a virtuous woman and maketh the babies.I think biggest hurdle is that I'm quite split between my emotional and intellectual. I'm really strong on the intellectual side, identifying patterns, reasoning through healthy behavior, and making theoretical connections with my past. I've learned this alone doesn't work. With me, it doesn't touch my beliefs or really change how I feel or even open a door for me to explore or interact with that realm. I feel hopelessly broken.To be more fair, I have occasionally made connections between these two worlds but only briefly a handful of times in therapy. That's not enough. I still have many dysfunctional behaviors from my near death experience called childhood. I had no bond, was not parenting and was constantly in danger of violence from my middle brother and abandonment from my sadistic mother.I'm baffled that I can logically understand how bad I had it but still lag behind so much with my emotions and lack of empathy for myself. Typically in your call-in, once people understand, they connect. I am so fucking frustrated. No matter what I've tried with two therapists and journaling, I'm not touching it.I am not without emotions, I can feel them strongly. I do try to suppress them until their intensity overpowers the suppression.Talking about suppressing, I've been experiencing Chronic Fatigue Syndrome(self diagnosed) for the past 10 years. I've been to alternative, normal and specialist doctors and ruled out all kinds of illnesses, infections and deficiencies. I'm left with a "*shrug*, we don't know what's wrong with you". I have a working hypothesis that it's mental with physiological effects. I both overuse my fight-or-flight and ignore/suppress the feedback of my body. I just keep pushing through and at some point, my body has burnt out and has trouble repairing muscle damage. You are supposed to repair when you are safe!On another note, fair warning, my mom fights with fog. Prior to writing this, I have tried to overthink this conversation you and I'll have. I kept looping in those conversations because my inner mom would lose to inner Stef. She tried fighting tooth and nail to get by with "I don't know" and 'I don't remember". When she couldn't outwit or play dumb/passive or manipulate, I felt unspeakable danger will occur, like I'd die. Contrary, I think this is when SHE dies and I can be free to be vulnerable.In my experience, most of my past is a grand canyon chasm of fog so thick you can cut a slice of it and serve it as meringue. Only a few plateaus (memories) peek out with little sense of depth. On the same note, in a therapy setting, when I try to bring awareness to what I'm feeling, I get nothing, like going to a play with a white curtain in front of the performance the whole time. The cast is doing something behind there and no matter what, the curtains never part.There's quite a trail of blood leading to my mother in the my present day disfunctions: Whipping myself verbally, rounding down my accomplishments, believing I'm worthless and feeling unsafe in social situations to the point where its easier to avoid most interactions, and fear of dating due to risk of abandonment.My ACE score is 6 or 7 of 10. Not sure on the whether the one about parent being assaulted counts. There was no drug use, prison, or sexual abuse (not counting early exposure to pornography through unfettered internet access). My mother is a malignant narcissist, father a workaholic, middle brother is really fucked up, oldest brother seems kinda okay but sides with my mother. I've been torturing myself for the past 3 weeks straight trying to ask for your help. I've been strongly avoiding and fearing it and yet strongly intent to make it happen. Something tells me that I did a good job providing enough info in this email alone to for you to help me get unstuck.GET MY NEW BOOK 'PEACEFUL PARENTING', THE INTERACTIVE PEACEFUL PARENTING AI, AND THE FULL AUDIOBOOK!https://peacefulparenting.com/Join the PREMIUM philosophy community on the web for free!Subscribers get 12 HOURS on the "Truth About the French Revolution," multiple interactive multi-lingual philosophy AIs trained on thousands of hours of my material - as well as AIs for Real-Time Relationships, Bitcoin, Peaceful Parenting, and Call-In Shows!You also receive private livestreams, HUNDREDS of exclusive premium shows, early release podcasts, the 22 Part History of Philosophers series and much more!See you soon!https://freedomain.locals.com/support/promo/UPB2025

Kathleen Berry's journey into the paranormal began with a single night at Nevada's Goldfield Hotel. Once skeptical and struggling with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, she joined a TV news crew as an impartial observer—only to encounter eerie phenomena that challenged her beliefs. A psychic declared her "third eye" awakened, forcing her to reconcile these experiences with her evangelical faith. Today on the Grave Talks, a conversation with Kathleen Berry about her book, A "Reluctant Spirit: A True Tale of God, Ghosts and a Skeptical Christian" and how one night changed her life. This is Part Two of our conversation. You can get her book on Amazon and get more information about Kathleen at her website, kathleenberry.com. Become a Premium Supporter of The Grave Talks Through Apple Podcasts or Patreon (http://www.patreon.com/thegravetalks) There, you will get: Access to every episode of our show, AD-FREE! Access to every episode of our show before everyone else! Other EXCLUSIVE supporter perks and more!