Podcasts about Chronic fatigue

For women with chronic illness, the dread that builds ahead of a hard week can cost you more than the week itself.You spend Sunday running the work, the appointments, the flare you're sure is coming — and by Monday your body has already lived it three times over. This mini is about that anticipatory dread, one of the emotional patterns that quietly drains the energy your body needs, and the simple shift that stops you living the hard thing twice. It's one of the most relatable patterns I see in women with chronic illness and autoimmune illness, and almost no one connects it to how depleted they feel.In this episode, you'll discover:Why dreading a hard week can wear you out more than the week itself doesWhat your body does when you rehearse something stressful that hasn't happened yetOne question that pulls you out of the dread and back into the day you're actually inUse my free ChatGPT prompt to identify the emotional patterns that may be connected to your symptoms in under 30 seconds. CLICK HERE.For women navigating Chronic Illness, Autoimmune Disease, IBS, Digestive Disorders, Migraines, Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, Pain, PCOS, and Endometriosis.

Being symptom-free is the whole goal. And for a lot of women with chronic illness, it's also the most uncomfortable place to be.When your symptoms finally ease and a good stretch arrives, something feels off instead of freeing. So you spend it waiting for the crash, watching the horizon, unable to relax into the exact thing you've been working toward. This episode is about that fear of feeling good — one of the emotional patterns behind chronic illness and autoimmune illness in women that almost no one connects to their physical symptoms and why it keeps your body stuck.In this episode, you'll discover:Why a good stretch can leave you more on edge than a flare doesWhat your body is actually doing in the moments you can't let yourself enjoyThe one shift that lets you finally enjoy a good day instead of anxiously awaiting something to come ruin itUse my free ChatGPT prompt to identify the emotional patterns that may be connected to your symptoms in under 30 seconds. CLICK HERE.For women navigating Chronic Illness, Autoimmune Disease, IBS, Digestive Disorders, Migraines, Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, Pain, PCOS, and Endometriosis.

What if the belief you're holding about your own future is the very thing keeping you from healing?For a lot of women with chronic illness, hope feels almost impossible to hold onto. Your body hurts, the evidence that you can get better is thin, and somewhere along the way you decided this might just be your life now. But that belief shapes everything you do next, and the emotional patterns underneath it have a real effect on whether anything changes. This mini is about why you have to believe better is possible before the proof arrives, not after, and the one shift that starts building that belief on real things that are actually happening.In this mini, you'll discover:Why believing healing is possible has to come before the evidence, not afterThe reason hope feels so hard to hold when you're the one living in a body that hurtsOne shift that turns every small win into proof your body can get better7-DAY AUDIO SERIES: Becoming the Version of You Who HealsThat 3am thought, "what if this is just my life now?", stops being the thing you wake up to. You start to believe something can actually be different, even after everything you've tried that didn't hold. Start today - CLICK HERE!For women navigating Chronic Illness, Autoimmune Disease, IBS, Digestive Disorders, Migraines, Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, Pain, PCOS, and Endometriosis.

In this video I explain the link between childhood trauma and chronic fatigue and chronic pain, and how trauma doesn't just live in your head, it lives in your nervous system. I was bedbound for years before I understood that healing wasn't about pushing harder. It was about releasing what my nervous system had learned to hold.This is the short version of a bigger conversation. In my next video I answer the five questions I get asked most, including the one that matters most: is it always trauma?Your nervous system can heal, even after years of chronic illness. Nervous system regulation, somatic healing & trauma recovery for ME/CFS, chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, MCAS, and long covid.

Taking time off to heal was supposed to be the thing that finally worked. So why do you feel exactly the same, or worse?Here's what nobody tells women with chronic illness who step back from work to recover. Stopping your job is not the same as resting your body. And if you've quietly turned getting better into your new full-time job, complete with targets, a timeline and a daily verdict on whether you're passing or failing, your body is still under pressure. It never actually stopped. This episode is about the emotional patterns underneath that pressure, why it keeps your body locked out of the state it needs to repair, and what real rest actually looks like.In this episode, you'll discover:Why taking time off to heal can make your chronic illness worse instead of betterThe hidden pressure you've been putting on your body since the day you stopped work, or the day you took leaveWhy rest hasn't been working, and what has to shift before your body can actually repairFREE CHATGPT PROMPTClick here to download my FREE ChatGPT prompt that helps connect your real physical symptoms to the emotional patterns that may be underneath them in 30 seconds!For women navigating Chronic Illness, Autoimmune Disease, IBS, Digestive Disorders, Migraines, Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, Pain, PCOS, and Endometriosis.

Is chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia caused by childhood trauma?My recent video about my childhood trauma resulted in many questions.0:00 - Intro0:31 - Is childhood trauma always underneath a chronic illness?1:28 - I don't remember my trauma - can I still heal?2:36 - Why do my tests come back fine?4:32 - Will resolving trauma resolve the chronic pain and fatigue?5:10 - Will I ever get better?Your nervous system can heal, even after years of chronic illness. Nervous system regulation, somatic healing & trauma recovery for ME/CFS, chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, MCAS, and long covid.

You've been waiting for the right doctor, the right protocol, the right person to finally fix you. What if the problem was never that you haven't found them yet?There's a belief almost every woman with chronic illness carries about how healing happens, and it quietly hands control of your body to everyone but you. Most women have no idea they're doing it, and it's costing them more than they realize.In this mini, you'll discover:The difference between waiting to get better and waiting to be rescuedWhy the belief that someone else will fix you keeps your healing at a standstillOne honest shift that changes how you approach your recoveryUse my free ChatGPT prompt to identify the emotional patterns that may be connected to your symptoms in under 30 seconds. CLICK HERE.For women navigating Chronic Illness, Autoimmune Disease, IBS, Digestive Disorders, Migraines, Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, Pain, PCOS, and Endometriosis.

I was 5 years old when I forced into a decision I wouldn't understand for another 30 years.This is the childhood trauma story I've never fully told. Not because I wasn't ready, but because I didn't yet have the language to connect what happened to me as a child to what happened to my body as an adult.In this video, I trace the invisible line between early trauma and chronic fatigue syndrome. Not as a theory. As lived experience.This one is personal. It's also the most important video I've made.Your nervous system can heal, even after years of chronic illness. Nervous system regulation, somatic healing & trauma recovery for ME/CFS, chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, MCAS, and long covid.

Join The Circle and use code "PODCAST": https://holplus.co/circle/ What if chronic disease, declining energy, cognitive issues, and fertility challenges are not isolated problems, but signs of a deeper disconnection from the natural world?In this episode of hol+ with Dr. Taz MD, Dr. Zach Bush explores the relationship between human health and the health of our environment. Drawing from his background in internal medicine, endocrinology, cancer research, and hospice care, he explains how his search for the root causes of disease led him from the hospital and laboratory to the microbiome, soil science, and regenerative agriculture.Dr. Bush describes mitochondria as essential generators of cellular energy and explains how the microbes living within and around us help support metabolism, immunity, neurological function, and communication throughout the body. He shares his perspective on how chemical agriculture, declining biodiversity, and changes in our food systems may be affecting these biological relationships.Dr. Taz and Dr. Bush also discuss the rise of obesity, insulin resistance, autoimmune disease, cognitive decline, chronic fatigue, and infertility. Dr. Bush presents his theory that these conditions may be connected through a broader decline in metabolic energy and our increasing separation from nature.The conversation ultimately turns toward hope and practical action. Dr. Bush explains why restoring soil, supporting regenerative farmers, growing food, strengthening local communities, and spending more time in direct contact with nature may help rebuild both human and planetary health. He also shares how something as simple as growing a mint plant can begin restoring a family's relationship with living food.In this episode:Dr. Bush's journey from conventional medicine to microbiome and soil researchWhat mitochondria do and why they are essential for cellular energyHow the microbiome influences metabolism, immunity, and brain functionThe relationship between soil health, food quality, and human healthHow chemical agriculture may disrupt biological communicationWhy Dr. Bush describes modern illness as nature deficit disorderHis theory connecting metabolic decline with chronic disease and fertilityWhy supplements cannot fully replace a healthy food systemHow regenerative agriculture can support human and planetary healthSimple ways to reconnect your family with food, soil, and natureWhy community and human connection may be essential parts of healingAbout Dr. Zach Bush:Dr. Zach Bush is a triple board-certified physician specializing in internal medicine, endocrinology and metabolism, and hospice and palliative care. His work has focused on the relationships between the microbiome, human health, environmental health, food systems, and regenerative agriculture. After years of working in conventional medicine and biomedical research, Dr. Bush began exploring how soil health, biodiversity, and chemical exposure may influence human metabolism and chronic disease. His work helped give rise to Project Biome and Farmer's Footprint, initiatives focused on regenerative food systems and restoring the relationship between human and planetary health.Connect with Dr. Zach Bush:https://zachbushmd.com/https://www.instagram.com/zachbushmd/https://farmersfootprint.us/About Dr. Taz:Dr. Tasneem Bhatia (Dr. Taz) is a triple board-certified integrative medicine physician, bestselling author, and founder of hol+, a multi-location integrative medicine practice.Learn more: https://doctortaz.com/aboutStay Connected:Connect further with hol+ at https://holplus.co/ and don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell to stay updated on future episodes of hol+.Book a Hol+ Consultation:https://holplus.co/locations/virtual/Follow Dr. Taz on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/drtazmd/https://www.instagram.com/liveholplus/Subscribe to the audio podcast:https://holplus.transistor.fm/subscribeSubscribe to the video podcast:https://www.youtube.com/@DrTazMD/podcastsProduced by https://ClipGrowth.com (Producer: Pat Gostek)

Chemical engineer and MoldCo founder Ariana Thacker discusses mold-related illness, including chronic inflammatory response syndrome (CIRS), as a major blind spot in conventional care for chronic, multi-system symptoms. Thacker recounts developing rapid-onset brain fog, slurred speech, GI issues, hair loss, weight gain, and shortness of breath after six and a half months in a moldy Miami apartment, seeing over a dozen specialists who attributed symptoms to stress or anxiety. They discuss exposures beyond allergy (mycotoxins, VOCs, microbial fragments), genetic susceptibility (HLA haplotypes), and prevalence estimates tied to water-damaged homes. The episode covers home detection (sensory/visual checks, humidity, dust PCR/ERMI testing, certified inspectors) and diagnostics/treatment via Shoemaker-related biomarkers and protocols, including low-starch diet guidance and VIP peptide therapy, plus MoldCo's testing and virtual care services.

In Part 1 of this conversation, Dr. Pamela Cipriano shares her decades of experience treating Lyme disease and tick-borne illnesses after her son's life-changing diagnosis. We discuss why these infections are often overlooked, how they can mimic other chronic conditions, contribute to misdiagnoses, and the transition into a fascinating discussion on COVID and long COVID. We discussed; Lyme disease and tick-borne infections Symptoms and common misdiagnoses (including fibromyalgia) The REAL testing that needs to be done Bartonella and other co-infections Parasites and chronic illness (as discussed by Dr. Cipriano) Conventional and natural treatment approaches discussed COVID myths and long COVID Nutrition and immune health And lots more! This was such a GREAT conversation. We are sure you will enjoy. Don't miss Part 2, where Dr. Cipriano takes a deep dive into Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), chronic fatigue, autoimmunity, and practical strategies for supporting recovery. Dr. Pamela Cipriano, DNP, APRN, is a functional and integrative medicine practitioner specializing in complex chronic illness, Lyme disease and tick-borne infections, chronic inflammation, mold toxicity and other conditions that can contribute to persistent fatigue and multisystem symptoms. She is the founder of The Practice of Health and Wellness in Connecticut and trained under renowned Lyme specialist Dr. Richard Horowitz. You can find out more about Dr. Pamela's work here: YouTube ‪@dr.pamelacipriano1329‬ Website https://www.thepracticeofhealthandwel... Instagram / practicehealthwellness Facebook / dr.pamela.cipriano If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing for more conversations on hormones, metabolism, nutrition, thyroid health, longevity, and evidence-informed approaches to wellness.

There's a habit you can't break even though you know it's not good for you, and you've decided that makes you undisciplined. It doesn't…Every behavior you can't seem to quit is serving a hidden purpose, and that purpose is the reason it won't budge. For women with chronic illness, this is one of the emotional patterns shaping whether the body ever gets the conditions it needs to heal, and no protocol is built to find it. In this episode, I walk you through exactly how I'd coach you through breaking one.In this episode, you'll discover:The real reason you reach for your phone, skip the appointment, or push past your limit, and why it was never about willpower or discipline.You'll learn how each of these behaviors is serving a purpose for you.And we'll get into how to uncover that hidden goal and meet the need a different way, one that serves you and your healing instead of working against it.Use my free ChatGPT prompt to identify the emotional patterns that may be connected to your symptoms in under 30 seconds. CLICK HERE.For women navigating Chronic Illness, Autoimmune Disease, IBS, Digestive Disorders, Migraines, Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, Pain, PCOS, and Endometriosis.

Feeling tired, gaining weight more easily, or noticing your hormones just don't feel the same? Your mitochondria, the tiny energy producers inside your cells, may be part of the missing piece. In this episode, I break down how mitochondrial health connects to energy, metabolism, and hormone balance, plus three key nutrients that can help support mitochondrial function naturally. If you feel like your body isn't working the way it used to, you'll want to hear this one.You can also watch the full video

That flash of feeling you get when someone else's life looks easier than yours has a name, and it probably isn't the one you think.For women with chronic illness, watching other people move through the world without managing a body first can bring up something sharp, and most women judge themselves for it and push it straight back down. But that feeling is one of the most useful emotional signals you have. It doesn't make you bitter. It points, with real precision, at what you actually want your life to look like.In this mini, you'll discover:The difference between jealousy and envy, and why naming it correctly changes everythingWhy envy is a signal worth listening to instead of a feeling to be ashamed ofThe simple way to trace that feeling back to what you actually want, and reach a version of it nowMy free ChatGPT prompt connects your physical symptoms to the emotional patterns underneath them in under 30 seconds, free for now. CLICK HERE.For women navigating Chronic Illness, Autoimmune Disease, IBS, Digestive Disorders, Migraines, Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, Pain, PCOS, and Endometriosis.

Look at what you're worried about today and how much of it is technically someone else's to deal with…Your partner's stress. Your sister's bad decision. The situation at work that landed on someone else's desk. Somewhere along the way you appointed yourself the person responsible for how it all turns out, for everyone, but no one ever actually handed you that job. For women with chronic illness, this emotional pattern of over-functioning can fuel physical symptoms and women don't even know they are doing it!In this episode, you'll discover:Why almost every problem you're having right now, at its root, is a relationship problemI'll teach you an easy hack to separate what is actually yours to deal with from what belongs to someone elseAnd we'll dive into how carrying the weight of everyone else's problems impacts physical symptoms and flare upsMy free ChatGPT prompt connects your physical symptoms to the emotional patterns underneath them in under 30 seconds, free for now. CLICK HERE.For women navigating Chronic Illness, Autoimmune Disease, IBS, Digestive Disorders, Migraines, Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, Pain, PCOS, and Endometriosis.

What if everything you've been told about detoxifying your body is backward? After years of trying every functional medicine protocol, I wish I had known then what I know now about therapeutic plasma exchange. My journey with plasma exchange started a few months ago when I was looking for ways to address my own toxic burden. I was immediately presented with several options, including various binders, saunas, and IV therapies. Then, I discovered the profound impact of actually removing the plasma that carries these toxins. In the last year, I have opted to explore plasma exchange, and the results have been incredible. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Paul Savage, former ER doctor, now functional medicine physician and founder of MDLifespan. We dive deep into what therapeutic plasma exchange actually is, why standard detox methods often fail for severe toxic burdens, and what everyone needs to know about chronic inflammation right now. The medical establishment is finally catching up to what Dr. Savage has been practicing for years. We cover everything from the science behind plasma exchange and how it compares to standard treatments, to why environmental toxins are the root cause of so many chronic illnesses. You will learn what you can do right now to actually reduce your toxic load, not just manage the symptoms. What you'll learn in this episode: Why standard detoxification methods often fail to remove forever chemicals and plastics  What therapeutic plasma exchange is and how it mechanically dilutes the body's toxic burden  Why pacing the treatments a month apart is crucial to avoid severe Herxheimer reactions  How the increase in environmental toxins is driving chronic fatigue, autoimmune issues, and cognitive decline  Why the source of the albumin used in the exchange is a critical safety factor  The truth about chronic infections like Lyme and how reducing toxins helps the body fight them  How to effectively minimize your exposure to toxins in your daily environment About Dr. Paul Savage: Dr. Paul Savage is a functional medicine physician, author, and founder of MD Lifespan. He spent 10 years as an emergency room physician before his own health crisis led him to integrative medicine. He now helps patients with severe chronic illnesses truly heal by addressing their toxic burden through specialized plasma exchange protocols. Resources and People Mentioned: Air filter Dr. Myers uses in her home (Air Doctor): https://www.airdoctorpro.com/?oid=17&affid=1978 Water filter Dr. Myers uses in her home (Aquasana): https://get.aspr.app/SH1gxW Vibrant America Total Toxic Burden Test (with forever chemicals add-on): https://vibrant-wellness.com Dr. David Haase and the Maxwell Clinic: https://maxwellclinic.com/ Avoiding Toxins Book by Dr. Paul Savage: https://mdlifespan.com/plasma-exchange-guides/avoiding-toxins-guidebook/  Connect with Dr. Myers: Website: https://www.dramymyers.com/  Dr. Myers' Inner Circle: https://www.drmyersinnercircle.com/  Newsletter: https://www.amymyersmd.com/pages/newsletter  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dramymyers  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dramymyers Connect with Dr. Paul Savage: Website: https://mdlifespan.com/

Have you been exhausted, carrying weight you cannot lose, losing your words mid sentence, feeling older than you are? Those are not four separate problems. They are energy problems, and your body makes energy in one place. We all learned that the mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell. Then we closed the book and never thought about it again. Which is pretty rude, when you think about it. That little thing has been working double shifts for you since the day you were born. It got you through tenth grade biology and you paid it back with four hours of sleep, a drive thru coffee, and a vitamin you bought in 2022. Dr. Benjamin Busch worked in the emergency room for twenty years. Then he left and built a practice that measures your energy instead of guessing at it. In this episode of the Medical Disruptor, he explains what VO2 testing shows, why a normal lab result only means you look like most other sick people, and how food, toxins, and hormones break the way your cells make energy. We also talk about brain injury treatment, why fibromyalgia was never a mental health diagnosis, and the money reasons the system is set up to manage you instead of fix you. This show gives you the conversation you did not get in your fifteen minute visit. Nothing is for sale here. Just real, board certified clinicians who trained inside the system and will tell you where it falls short. You are not lazy. You are not aging badly. You are running low on power. Want more practical health tips? Join my newsletter! https://freechapter.lpages.co/newsletter-opt-in/ "Fine" isn't the same as well. Stop waiting to collapse before someone listens. Build your case https://freechapter.lpages.co/how-to-build-a-case-for-yourself/ Check us out on social media: https://www.instagram.com/drefratlamandre https://www.facebook.com/drefratlamandre https://www.tiktok.com/@drefratlamandre #functionalmedicine #drefratlamandre #medicaldisruptor #NPwithaPHD #nursepractitioner #medicalgaslighting Chapters 0:00 - Introduction 3:05 - Why He Walked Away From the ER 11:44 - Inside a Mitochondria-Focused Practice 16:11 - Why the System Profits From Sickness 22:16 - How Modern Life Damages Your Mitochondria 27:34 - Intranasal Biologics for Brain Healing Guest Links: FB: https://www.facebook.com/ViveWell.Health/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/vivewell.health/ YT: https://www.youtube.com/@ViveWell.Health Website: https://vivewell.health/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if the reason your healing has stalled has almost nothing to do with your food, your gut or your hormones?For women with chronic illness, an estimated 95% of illness is caused or made worse by stress, which means the emotional patterns and emotional load you carry sit at the centre of the mind body connection and your physical symptoms. Obsessing over the physical while leaving that untouched is why the progress never quite comes.In this episode, you'll discover:Why focusing only on the physical leaves isn't ever going to get you the progress you want.How your emotional load creates real, measurable effects in the body that drive symptoms.Why the emotional side feels harder to reach than any protocol, and what actually helps.Now She Heals is a four-month healing experience where we dive into the emotional drivers fueling your chronic illness symptoms and I help you identify, process and release them. CLICK HERE for all the details.For women navigating Chronic Illness, Autoimmune Disease, IBS, Digestive Disorders, Migraines, Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, Pain, PCOS, and Endometriosis.

Why does your mind keep dragging you back to a moment from your past you can't change, and what is it doing to your body?For women with chronic illness, this kind of replaying is one of the emotional patterns most closely tied to physical symptoms, and it sits right at the heart of the mind body connection. Every time you go back and analyse what you should have said or done differently, your body produces a real physical response to something that is already over, keeping you trapped in a state of dis-ease your healing can't move past.In this episode, you'll discover:Why revisiting a moment from your past that you can't change takes a real physical toll on a body already dealing with chronic illness.How going back to that moment again and again drives your symptoms and your flares.One simple shift that breaks the loop and takes the physical load off your body.Becoming the Version of You Who Heals is my private 7-day audio series that helps you to rewire the mindset and identity keeping you stuck in chronic illness. CLICK HERE.For women navigating Chronic Illness, Autoimmune Disease, IBS, Digestive Disorders, Migraines, Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, Pain, PCOS, and Endometriosis.

The way women with chronic illness talk about their bodies out loud is quietly reinforcing the emotional patterns underneath their symptoms and it feels like nothing more than telling the truth.“I'm so tired.” “My body hates me.” “I'm a mess.” You have said these lines so many times you no longer hear them leave your mouth. But a thought you keep to yourself can pass, while a thought you speak out loud gets stamped deeper into your reality every single time.In this episode, you'll discover:Why the way you speak about your body out loud reinforces it far more than the thoughts you keep to yourselfThe difference between acknowledging a symptom and broadcasting it, and why one passes while the other sticksOne phrase to retire this week that quietly stops feeding the patternUse my free ChatGPT prompt to identify the emotional patterns behind your symptoms in under 30 seconds. CLICK HERE.For women navigating Chronic Illness, Autoimmune Disease, IBS, Digestive Disorders, Migraines, Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, Pain, PCOS, and Endometriosis.

You've eliminated trigger foods. You're taking antihistamines. Yet the itching, hives, brain fog, sinus issues, anxiety, flushing, and fatigue just won't go away.What if the real problem isn't histamine... but the toxic burden silently activating your mast cells?In this eye-opening episode of Accelerated Health with Sara Banta,  I uncover the surprising connection between heavy metals, mast cell activation, histamine intolerance, chronic inflammation, and immune dysfunction. Learn why simply blocking histamine may not solve the root cause and discover what could be keeping your symptoms stuck.If you've been struggling with allergies, unexplained inflammation, eczema, chronic sinus issues, migraines, digestive problems, or histamine intolerance, this episode could provide the missing piece you've been searching for.Supplements Featured In This Episode:• Acceleradine® Iodine https://www.acceleratedhealthproducts.com/products/acceleradine-iodine-supplement • Accelerated Liver Care® https://www.acceleratedhealthproducts.com/products/accelerated-liver-care• Accelerated Cellular Detox® Powder https://www.acceleratedhealthproducts.com/products/accelerated-cellular-detox-powderNot sure what food to eat and avoid? This guide is for you.⬇️

What happens when every medical test comes back "normal," yet your body is telling you something is seriously wrong? In this powerful episode of the Health Detective Podcast, Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner (FDN Practitioner) Betsy Stevenson shares her remarkable journey through years of unexplained neurological symptoms that mimicked mini-strokes, debilitating fatigue, digestive dysfunction, insomnia, hormone imbalance, and overwhelming burnout. Despite extensive medical testing, including MRIs, heart evaluations, CT scans, blood work, and specialist visits, she was repeatedly told everything looked normal. Everything changed when Functional Lab Testing revealed profound HPA Axis dysfunction, extremely low cortisol, disrupted hormone health, impaired detox pathways, and deeper physiological imbalances that conventional testing had overlooked. Betsy explains how discovering Functional Diagnostic Nutrition, a true Health Detective approach, helped uncover the hidden stressors driving her chronic health challenges. Together, Michele and Betsy explore why Root Cause Healing requires more than symptom management. They discuss the importance of Functional Medicine, Functional Diagnostics, personalized healing protocols, metabolic typing, nervous system regulation, lifestyle changes, restorative sleep, stress reduction, and bio-individual nutrition. Betsy also shares how improving Gut Health through comprehensive testing uncovered IBS, colitis, bacterial imbalances, Candida, and digestive dysfunction, allowing her to rebuild health from the inside out. This conversation highlights why Holistic Health means treating the entire body as an interconnected system rather than focusing on isolated symptoms. If you've been struggling with Chronic Fatigue, Brain Fog, Hormone Issues, Digestive Problems, Food Sensitivities, Bloating, Blood Sugar instability, Metabolic Dysfunction, Burnout, or have been told your labs are "normal" despite feeling unwell, this episode offers hope, education, and practical insight into a different path forward. Whether you're searching for Natural Healing, considering working with an FDN Practitioner, exploring Functional Nutrition, or looking for answers beyond conventional medicine, Betsy's story demonstrates how identifying hidden dysfunction can create lasting Health Transformation. Subscribe, follow, and share the Health Detective Podcast for more expert conversations on Functional Health, Root Cause Medicine, Practitioner Education, and evidence-informed strategies for lifelong wellness. ⚠️ DISCLAIMER This content is for education only and is not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider before making changes. 

In this episode we dive into the metabolic and lifestyle foundations that drive chronic fatigue, ME/CFS, and energy dysfunction. Blood sugar stabilization is covered in depth, from managing hypoglycemia and insulin resistance to the role of ketogenic nutrition in difficult cases that have not responded to other approaches. We also look at hydration and electrolyte balance as an underappreciated piece of cellular energy production, and walk through practical sleep strategies including weighted blankets, white noise, mouth taping, and building a consistent sleep routine. Register for Chronic Fatigue and Pain Syndromes Clinical Strategies and Treatment Applications at https://pages.kharrazianinstitute.com/chronic-fatigue-and-pain-syndromesTo become a Certified Functional Medicine practitioner, visit https://kharrazianinstitute.com/⁠. Try our 7-day free trial, no credit card required. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Discussing blood sugar and energy levels06:17 Ketogenic diet benefits for ME/CFS10:16 Getting started with intermittent fasting12:01 Intermittent fasting and autophagy benefits15:40 Hydration and fatigue management tips18:58 Addressing sleep hygiene basics23:14 Benefits of weighted blankets and calming aids27:14 Improving sleep for chronic fatigue30:00 Promoting educational health resourcesSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/solving-the-puzzle-with-dr-datis-kharrazian. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You learned to lead exhausted. You push through the fatigue, the brain fog, the slower recall, the anxiety that was not there a few years ago. You keep going because that is what you do. But functioning is no longer the same thing as thriving, or even close to how you used to feel...and you already know that. I want you to hear this episode sister! I sat down with Miguel Bautista, founder of CFS Recovery, for a powerful conversation about chronic fatigue, adrenal fatigue, Long Covid, and the signals your body has been sending you long before it forces you to stop. Miguel fully recovered from severe Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and built a clear, structured recovery system rooted in nervous system regulation. No quick fixes. No guesswork. He has since helped thousands of people worldwide move from surviving to fully living again. Here is what we get into: Why your chronic and adrenal fatigue is so closely tied to a stressed nervous system The hidden energy leaks keeping your body locked in survival mode How shifting the way you perceive stress helps your adrenals begin to recover Doable first steps for you when you feel like you have tried everything short of quitting the career you love This conversation is for you, the woman in midlife who loves her work but is carrying it through a lens of exhaustion. Your body is not betraying you. It is asking you to listen. Stewarding your wellness starts right there. I pray this blesses you abundantly today! XO, Michelle   Connect with Miguel: https://www.youtube.com/@cfsrecovery   Get your copy of the Whole Health Journal!     ***Join our community, Mind, Body. Restored.  to be supported, encouraged and educated as you take back your health WITH God at the center **Catch the Treasured Wellness Podcast on Substack  AND YouTube   *DISCLAIMER: By listening to this podcast, you agree not to use this podcast as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or others. Contact your own physician for any medical concerns you have. This entire disclaimer also applies to any guests or contributors to the podcast. Under no circumstances shall Treasured Wellness, LLC, guests or contributors be responsible for damages arising from the use of this podcast.

How many times have you decided you were going to heal?Really decided. Made the plan, committed with everything you had, followed through with real discipline. And still watched the progress fail to show up, no matter how much you were doing.For most women with chronic illness, the emotional patterns driving their symptoms are running somewhere they have never been able to reach. That is why consciously deciding to change them has never quite been enough. Almost everything shaping how your body responds is operating below the part of you making the decision and it has been shaping the outcome this whole time you have been trying to get well.In this episode, you'll discover:Why almost every thought you have about yourself and your body today is one you've already hadWhy taking conscious steps and intentional action toward healing can feel like you're not moving or progressing, no matter how committed you are to itWhat it takes to reach the part of your mind that's been subconsciously impacting your healing journey the whole timeCLICK HERE to learn more about my 7-day audio series, Becoming the Version of You Who Heals.For women navigating Chronic Illness, Autoimmune Disease, IBS, Digestive Disorders, Migraines, Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, Pain, PCOS, and Endometriosis.

SPONSORED BY NURP Nurp is algorithmic trading designed specifically for busy professionals who don't have time to watch markets. Check out start.nurp.com/doctors  to learn more. --- Why are so many patients still struggling with debilitating symptoms years after COVID—and why does conventional medicine seem to have so few answers? In this encore presentation, Drs. Tim and May Hindmarsh sit down with internist and cardiologist Dr. Peter McCullough for an in-depth discussion about long COVID, persistent spike protein, chronic inflammation, and the growing number of patients experiencing symptoms that don't fit neatly into traditional medical models. The conversation explores why some individuals develop lingering neurological, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, and immune-related symptoms long after infection, the emerging theories surrounding persistent spike protein, and the ongoing debate over diagnostics and treatment approaches. Whether you're a clinician, patient, or simply trying to understand why long COVID remains such a challenging condition, this episode dives into one of the most controversial and widely discussed topics in post-pandemic medicine. Note: This episode is being re-released due to continued listener interest. The discussion reflects the guests' perspectives and the evidence available at the time of recording. Research into COVID-19, long COVID, and related therapies continues to evolve. In This Episode Why long COVID continues to puzzle physicians Symptoms that extend far beyond the respiratory system The connection between inflammation, clotting, and neurological symptoms Current theories surrounding persistent spike protein Why some patients experience dramatically different recoveries Autoimmune responses and chronic immune dysregulation Mast cell activation and histamine intolerance The role of the gut microbiome in recovery Challenges surrounding laboratory testing and diagnosis Why individualized treatment approaches remain essential Emerging therapies being explored for long COVID The importance of continuing research into post-viral illness About Our Guest Dr. Peter McCullough is a board-certified internist, cardiologist, and epidemiologist. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic he became one of the most recognizable physicians discussing early treatment strategies, vaccine safety, and long COVID. His work has generated both significant attention and controversy within the medical community. Key Takeaway Long COVID is not a one-size-fits-all condition. While researchers continue investigating its underlying mechanisms, patients and clinicians alike are searching for better ways to diagnose, understand, and treat persistent post-viral symptoms. This episode explores one physician's perspective on those ongoing challenges and why continued research remains critical. Resources Mentioned LabCorp COVID antibody testing Research on long COVID and post-viral illness Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) Gut microbiome research Mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS) Spike protein detoxification protocols discussed by Dr. McCullough Connect with BS Free MD

Why does someone else's recovery sometimes leave you feeling worse?If you live with chronic illness, you've probably felt it without ever questioning it. It seems harmless. It isn't. This mini is about what that habit is quietly doing, and the one shift that takes the power back.In this mini, you'll discover:Why comparing your healing to someone else's keeps your attention locked on everything your body hasn't doneHow the comparison is rigged against you every single time, without you realizing itOne shift this week that protects your recovery instead of undermining itUse my free ChatGPT prompt to identify the emotional patterns behind your symptoms in under 30 seconds. CLICK HERE.For women navigating Chronic Illness, Autoimmune Disease, IBS, Digestive Disorders, Migraines, Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, Pain, PCOS, and Endometriosis.

Join The Circle (use code PODCAST): ➡️ https://holplus.co/circle/Why are you always tired, even after getting enough sleep? If you wake up exhausted, struggle with brain fog, rely on caffeine, or lose your energy halfway through the day, the problem may begin inside your cells.In this solo episode of hol+, Dr. Taz explains why your body may be “biologically bankrupt,” meaning it is using energy faster than it can rebuild it. She breaks down three hidden causes of low energy: mitochondria that are not producing enough power, declining NAD levels, and old “zombie cells” that remain in the body and increase inflammation.You'll also learn simple ways to support your energy, including better sleep, moderate exercise, stress management, intermittent fasting, and nutrients such as magnesium, B vitamins, CoQ10, and quercetin.In this episode:Why you may still feel tired after sleepingHow your cells create energyThe connection between fatigue and brain fogWhat mitochondrial dysfunction meansWhy NAD matters for energy and cellular repairWhat “zombie cells” areHow inflammation drains your energyWhy caffeine and sugar only provide a temporary boostHow sleep and exercise help rebuild cellular energyPractical ways to stop running on emptyLearn more about hol+ and schedule an appointment:https://holplus.co/Listen to more episodes of the hol+ podcast:https://holplus.co/podcast/If you know someone who is always tired or struggling with low energy, share this episode with them. Subscribe for new episodes about hormones, gut health, inflammation, healthy aging, and whole-person healing every week.Stay Connected:Dr. Taz: https://www.instagram.com/drtazmd/Hol+: https://www.instagram.com/liveholplus/Hol+ Show: https://www.instagram.com/holplushow/Subscribe to the audio podcast: https://holplus.transistor.fm/subscribeSubscribe to the video podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@HolPlusShow/podcastsGet your copy of ➡️ The Hormone ShiftChapters00:00 Why Your Energy Never Seems to Last00:48 Chi, Prana and the Body's Energy01:49 Why Our Cells Are Running on Empty02:54 What Is Biological Bankruptcy?04:01 The 3 Pillars of Cellular Energy05:08 How Mitochondria Produce Energy06:24 Oxidative Stress and Mitochondrial Damage07:39 How Mitochondrial Dysfunction Accelerates Aging08:29 Chronic Fatigue, Long COVID and Cellular Energy09:48 Your Fatigue Has an Address10:14 Join The Circle11:00 Why NAD Is Essential for Cellular Repair11:44 Why NAD Levels Decline12:13 The NAD and Inflammation Cycle13:41 What Are Senescent or “Zombie” Cells?15:22 How Zombie Cells Drive Inflammaging15:57 What Fatigue May Reveal About Your Health16:35 Cellular Energy, Focus and ADHD17:24 How to Reverse Biological Bankruptcy17:46 Sleep and Mitochondrial Repair18:15 Exercise and Mitochondrial Renewal18:41 CoQ10, Magnesium and B Vitamins19:04 Rebuilding NAD Levels19:39 How to Clear Out Zombie Cells19:59 Intermittent Fasting and Autophagy20:13 Cortisol and Mitochondrial Dysfunction21:02 Final TakeawaysProduced by https://ClipGrowth.com (Producer: Pat Gostek)

Why do so many women continue battling fatigue, brain fog, weight gain, hormone imbalance, bloating, and food sensitivities, even when their lab results come back “normal”? In this episode of the Health Detective Podcast, Michele Scarlet sits down with Dr. Stephanie Dunlop, a board-certified emergency medicine physician and founder of RootRX, to explore why conventional medicine often overlooks early dysfunction and how a root cause approach can uncover the hidden patterns behind persistent symptoms. After experiencing her own unexplained postpartum health crisis and repeatedly being told that everything was "normal," Dr. Dunlop began searching beyond conventional care for real answers. She shares how comprehensive blood work, Functional Lab Testing, and a systems-based approach helped identify overlooked dysfunction involving Hormone Imbalance, Gut Health, Leaky Gut, low stomach acid, adrenal dysfunction, HPA Axis imbalance, chronic inflammation, cortisol, DHEA, Brain Fog, Burnout, Chronic Fatigue, and stress-driven metabolic changes. Michele and Stephanie discuss why true healing isn't about chasing symptoms or relying on a single solution. Instead, they explain why restoring the body's foundations—including Nervous System regulation, digestive capacity, gut lining integrity, nutrient absorption, quality sleep, and stress resilience creates the conditions for lasting Root Cause Healing and sustainable Health Transformation. The conversation also explores why "normal" lab ranges don't always reflect optimal health, how Functional Medicine interprets blood work differently, the importance of looking beyond TSH with markers like Free T3, the connection between chronic stress and digestive dysfunction, practical at-home assessments for stomach acid and gut health, and why identifying hidden stressors is essential before symptoms progress into more complex Chronic Health Challenges. Whether you're a woman searching for answers after being told your labs are "normal," a Functional Health Practitioner, FDN Practitioner, Health Coach, or someone passionate about Functional Medicine, Functional Diagnostic Nutrition, Functional Nutrition, Root Cause Medicine, Holistic Health, Natural Healing, Functional Wellness, and evidence-informed Health Coaching, this episode offers practical insights into understanding the whole body, recognizing dysfunction early, and building a personalized path toward long-term health. ATTENTION NURSES

Why does being sick make you so exhausted – and why does that exhaustion sometimes outlast the illness itself? Today, neuroscientist Julia Kaltschmidt returns to the podcast to talk about the body's hidden "sickness reflex," the gut-brain circuitry behind it, and what those things might reveal about chronic fatigue.Kaltschmidt, a Wu Tsai Neurosciences Institute faculty scholar and professor of neurosurgery at Stanford Medicine, is an expert on the enteric nervous system — the gut's own semi-independent network of 200 to 600 million neurons. She's leading a new Big Ideas in Neuroscience project mapping out exactly how the body tells the brain it's sick, alongside Luis de Lecea, an expert in the brain circuitry of sleep, and Christoph Thaiss, who studies communication between the gut, the immune system, and the brain.The team believes that understanding the "reflex" of sickness fatigue could eventually lead to something patients with chronic fatigue and long COVID don't currently have: a real biomarker, and a path to treatment, for a condition that's too often been dismissed as "all in your head."Learn MoreBig Ideas in Neuroscience tackle brain science of everyday life and more (Wu Tsai Neuro, 2026)Your gut – the second brain? (Our first conversation with Julia Kaltschmidt)The gut's 'second brain' (Stanford Medicine, 2026)Discovery sheds light on earliest development of gut motility (Wu Tsai Neuro, 2024)Neuroscience sheds light on childhood gut disorders (Wu Tsai Neuro, 2024)Could boosting gut–brain communication prevent memory loss? (Podcast episode with Christoph Thaiss)Why sleep keeps us young (Podcast episode with Luis De Lecea)New Science Shows Immune "Memory" in the Brain (Quanta Magazine, 2021)Insular cortex neurons encode and retrieve specific immune responses (Cell, 2021)Send us a text!Thanks for listening! If you're enjoying our show, please take a moment to give us a review on your podcast app of choice and share this episode with your friends. That's how we grow as a show and bring the stories of the frontiers of neuroscience to a wider audience.We want to hear from your neurons! Email us at at neuronspodcast@stanford.eduLearn more about the Wu Tsai Neurosciences Institute at Stanford and follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn. 

What does "healed" actually mean to you and what if the version you're waiting for is one no doctor is ever going to hand you?So many women with chronic illness set the exact same goal — heal it, reverse it, make it disappear for good. But chasing that word quietly hands the authority over your own body back to the people who labelled you and the emotional patterns underneath that have a real, physical cost. This episode is about why waiting on someone else's verdict keeps you stalled and what changes when you take the definition of healed back.In this episode, you'll discover:Why the goal of reversing your diagnosis can stall your healing progress more than the diagnosis itselfWhat waiting for a doctor to call you healed is physically doing to your bodyHow to recognize real healing in your body without waiting on anyone else to confirm itUse my free ChatGPT prompt to identify the emotional patterns behind your symptoms in under 30 seconds. CLICK HERE.For women navigating Chronic Illness, Autoimmune Disease, IBS, Digestive Disorders, Migraines, Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, Pain, PCOS, and Endometriosis.

Can full recovery from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) truly be possible? In this episode, Miguel Bautista, founder of CFS Recovery, shares the hidden drivers behind CFS and a step-by-step framework for regaining energy, rebuilding health, and reclaiming life. After personally experiencing severe, debilitating CFS, Miguel refused to accept that recovery was out of reach. Drawing from science, lived experience, and years of experimentation, he created a practical system now used by thousands to overcome fatigue and restore vitality. In this conversation, we explore: ·       How nervous system dysregulation may underlie chronic fatigue symptoms. ·       Proven strategies to recover from CFS and post-viral fatigue. ·       The link between personality, stress patterns, and healing outcomes. ·       Connections between Long COVID, fibromyalgia, and CFS. ·       How to identify your personal recovery stage and tailor a plan that works. Take the first step toward recovery with the CFS Finding Genius Exclusive Recovery Stage Identifier and Personalized Recovery Report: https://cfsrecovery.co/genius Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/38oMlMr  Keep up with Miguel Bautista socials here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cfsrecovery/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cfsrecovery/  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@cfsrecovery 

Why do so many people suffer from chronic symptoms despite being told their labs are "normal"? In this fascinating episode, we sit down with Dr. Olivia Lesslar, a physician specializing in psychoneuroimmunology and longevity medicine, to uncover why so-called "mystery illnesses" are often the result of multiple unresolved threats interacting throughout the body and brain. She explains how chronic pain, chronic fatigue, trauma, surgery, infections, and even deeply rooted psychological patterns can keep the nervous system locked in survival mode, making true healing a complex but achievable process. Dr. Lesslar also shares why creating a sense of safety within the body is one of the most powerful yet overlooked foundations for recovery. If you've been searching for answers to persistent health challenges, this episode offers a compassionate, science-backed perspective that will change the way you think about chronic disease and what it takes to heal.Dr. Olivia Ly Lesslar is an Australian medical doctor with an expertise in psychoneuroimmunology and longevity medicine. Known as a “medical Sherlock Holmes,” she is recognised for her ability to synthesise insights across multiple specialties and unravel complex, multi-systemic conditions that defy conventional diagnostic frameworks.She is Director of Functional and Longevity Medicine at Cingulum Health in Sydney and Medical Architect and Founding Chief Medical Officer of Eir Liv, where she designed the clinical framework for a medicalised longevity atelier model. Internationally, she serves as Founding Chief Clinical and Standards Advisor to Elite Optimal Health Centre in Accra, Ghana, guiding its clinical standards and institutional development. Dr Lesslar holds leadership and advisory positions across more than thirty international organisations in neurotechnology, biotechnology, and space medicine, including Human Regenerator (UK), Kure (sydney), L'evive Labs (Singapore), Sens.ai (Canada), and Oxford Healthspan (UK).In 2025, she completed a seven-city speaking tour across Australia and New Zealand, presenting her original framework, The Nine Ancient Survival Threats, a psychoneuroimmunological model exploring the evolutionary roots of chronic disease. She holds academic appointments at Griffith University's National Centre for Neuroimmunology and Emerging Diseases and at the Geneva College of Longevity Science. Her focus is on advancing integrative, patient-centred models that unite neuroscience, immunology, and systems-level thinking.SHOW NOTES:0:39 Welcome to the podcast!3:19 About Dr. Olivia Lesslar4:02 Welcome her to the show!5:10 Are they really “mystery illnesses”?9:56 Chronic pain signals11:58 Her traumatic injury15:22 What is Psychoneuroimmunology?16:59 When your body betrays you20:16 Fear-based marketing23:25 The impact of surgery26:20 Assessing threats to the body33:05 How to create safety in the body36:57 The “schemas” that inform our health40:16 Chronic Fatigue Syndrome42:08 Her “index patient”48:07 Why healing is multifactorial51:45 Her framework for health55:10 Her finale piece of advice57:53 Thanks for tuning in!RESOURCES:Website: www.drolivialesslar.comIG: @drolivialesslarLinkedIn Her peer-reviewed published research: ResearchGate profileSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/biohacker-babes-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Here's a question no one in the wellness world wants you to ask - what if your gratitude practice is making you feel worse?For women with chronic illness, gratitude gets prescribed like a supplement — do it every morning, feel better. But when you sit down exhausted, flat, and not remotely thankful, and write the list anyway, your body doesn't register calm. It registers one more moment of overriding what you actually feel. And that overriding is one of the emotional patterns that fuels physical symptoms.In this mini, you'll discover:Why forcing gratitude you don't feel can have the opposite effect on your bodyHow the energy behind a practice matters more than the practice itselfOne simple shift that makes gratitude something your body actually responds toThe override we talk about today is rarely the only pattern at play. My free ChatGPT prompt takes the physical symptoms you're living with and shows you the emotional patterns underneath them in about 30 seconds — without you having to untangle any of it on your own. CLICK HERE.For women navigating Chronic Illness, Autoimmune Disease, IBS, Digestive Disorders, Migraines, Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, Pain, PCOS, and Endometriosis.

What if the word uncurable really just means a doctor has run out of ideas? This episode dares you to question that verdict and discover a functional medicine approach built on gut health, trace minerals, and nervous system repair that has helped many people defy impossible odds and rewrite a hopeless diagnosis into a story of hope.Host Jenn Trepeck welcomes Dr. Aaron Hartman to Salad with a Side of Fries, where he shares how chronic illness recovery starts with the basics everyone overlooks, and why patients in remission from conditions like multiple sclerosis prove healing is possible even when doctors say there is nothing more they can do.What You Will Learn in This Episode:✅ Why the label “incurable” often just means idiopathic (unknown cause) and how functional medicine looks deeper✅ How gut health, sleep, and stress form the foundation of true chronic illness recovery✅ The connection between hypermobility, dysautonomia, mast cell activation, and autoimmune disease✅ Why organ meats, bone broth, and trace minerals support the nervous system and healingThe Salad With a Side of Fries podcast, hosted by Jenn Trepeck, explores real-life wellness and weight-loss topics, debunking myths, misinformation, and flawed science surrounding nutrition and the food industry. Let's dive into real-life wellness and weight loss, including drinking, eating out, and skipping the grocery store.TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Introduction to this episode on functional medicine and rethinking an incurable diagnosis03:47 Dr. Aaron Hartman explains cerebral palsy and his daughter Anna's dire early diagnosis07:17 Why incurable and idiopathic are labels Dr. Hartman refuses to accept and exploring the mast cell activation, hypermobility, autoimmune, gut, and dysautonomia super syndrome15:28 The big three foundations of gut health, stress regulation, and quality sleep for healing21:41 Why trace minerals, organ meats, and bone broth matter for true nutrient-dense nutrition24:38 Practical sleep hygiene tips rooted in circadian rhythm and nervous system regulation28:58 Balancing sugar addiction and dopamine-driven cravings with real food healing habits31:43 How the body's self-healing capacity applies at any age, from childhood through adulthood37:12 Lipid medicine: Using fats to heal your bodyKEY TAKEAWAYS:

What if aging gracefully is not about trying to look younger, but about staying energized, purposeful, healthy, and connected to yourself? In this episode, Dr. Taz sits down with Jane Seymour to talk about healthy aging, beauty from the inside out, energy after 70, and the daily habits that help her keep showing up with vitality.Jane shares how she thinks about sleep, movement, supplements, intermittent fasting, beauty standards, Botox, mindset, and living with purpose. Together, Dr. Taz and Jane explore why aging does not have to mean slowing down, and how women can support their bodies, chemistry, skin, energy, and confidence at every stage of life.If you're listening to this and thinking, “My symptoms feel connected, but no one is helping me connect the dots,” join the Circle here:

You changed. They kept the old version of you anyway.Maybe it was a season you're not proud of, a decision you made with what little you had at the time, or a moment someone witnessed and never let you forget. You've grown a hundred times over since but some of the people closest to you never updated the picture. What no one tells women living with chronic illness is that being held in someone's worst memory of you is one of the emotional patterns driving your physical symptoms, and almost no one connects the two. The effort of proving you've changed carries a real cost.In this episode, you'll discover:Why being defined as your worst moment has a real effect on your physical healthHow trying to constantly prove you've grown connects to your real physical symptomsWhat changes in your body when the only opinion of you that matters is your ownThe pattern we unpack today is rarely the only one at play. My free ChatGPT prompt takes the physical symptoms you're living with and shows you the emotional patterns underneath them in about 30 seconds — without you having to untangle any of it on your own. CLICK HERE.The cortisol meta-analysisAcute stressors and cortisol responses: A theoretical integration and synthesis of laboratory research.PMID: 15122924The inflammation studySocial-evaluative threat and proinflammatory cytokine regulation: An experimental laboratory investigation.PMID: 19754527For women navigating Chronic Illness, Autoimmune Disease, IBS, Digestive Disorders, Migraines, Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, Pain, PCOS, and Endometriosis.

Bloated, exhausted after meals, or battling brain fog you can't explain? Your gut may be trying to warn you. In this episode, Ben sits down with thyroid and gut-health expert Dr. Izabella Wentz to break down the real root causes of IBS — and why less than 25% of people get relief from conventional advice. They cover low stomach acid (the surprising truth behind acid reflux), the gut bacteria that decides how many calories you absorb, carnivore diarrhea vs. constipation, the sweeteners wrecking your gut, and the simple pre-meal habit that transforms digestion. Izabella's message is clear: 98% of the time, IBS has a findable, treatable cause — and you deserve to feel amazing. Dr. Izabella Wentz — bestselling author of IBS Fight: Finding and Treating the Root Cause of Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Click here to purchase her book:  https://amzn.to/448wrmn What You'll Learn: The 3 warning signs your gut is in trouble that most people ignore Why acid reflux is usually too little stomach acid — not too much Natural ways to rebuild stomach acid (including a surprising thiamine trick) How your gut bacteria determine calorie absorption and weight loss Whether fiber heals or harms your gut Carnivore diarrhea AND constipation — the real causes of each The safest sweeteners (and the ones triggering autoimmunity) The link between leaky gut and autoimmune disease Guest: Dr. Izabella Wentz — bestselling author of IBS Fight: Finding and Treating the Root Cause of Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Click here to purchase her book:  https://amzn.to/448wrmn Website: https://thyroidpharmacist.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/izabellawentzpharmd/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThyroidLifestyle/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/ThyroidPharmacist Email: info@thyroidpharmacist.com Find All The Ben Azadi Show Sponsorship Deals ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.ketokamp.com/sponsorship-deals

You were asked a simple question, and somehow you ended up three reasons deep in an explanation no one wanted. For women with chronic illness, that reflex is more than a quirk. It is one of the quiet emotional patterns that drains the exact energy your body needs to heal.In this episode, you'll discover:Why you over-explain and justify when a simple answer would doThe hidden energy cost of defending yourself against a judgment that isn't comingA one-sentence shift that keeps your energy where your body needs itIf you're not sure what emotional patterns are connected to your physical symptoms this is where you start. Use my free ChatGPT prompt to identify those in under 30-seconds. CLICK HERE.For women navigating Chronic Illness, Autoimmune Disease, IBS, Digestive Disorders, Migraines, Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, Pain, PCOS, and Endometriosis.

Urolithin A (Mitopure) and Mitochondrial Renewal--Muscle, Immune, and Skin Benefits: Jen Scheinman, MS, RDN, CDN, Director of Science Communications at Timeline details urolithin A and Timeline's branded supplement Mitopure. She describes urolithin A's discovery through pomegranate research and worm studies showing a 45% lifespan increase. She discusses human research including improved walking distance and clinical outcomes in muscle endurance and strength. Urolithin A is presented as supporting mitochondrial health by promoting mitophagy—recycling damaged mitochondria—distinct from other mitochondrial supports like CoQ10 and NAD precursors. They explain most people cannot produce enough urolithin A from foods because only 30–40% convert precursors via the microbiome and it would require about six cups of pomegranate juice daily. Dosing discussed is 500–1,000 mg/day via gummies, capsules, or powder, with effects developing over months. She reviews emerging research on immune aging, preclinical work on brain and neurodegenerative conditions, and topical urolithin A for skin.

Some of the most seemingly laid-back, relaxed women are the ones whose bodies are working the hardest to feel safe. If you live with chronic illness, the emotional patterns driving your symptoms might not look like stress at all. They might look like staying calm, keeping everyone happy, or going withdrawing and shutting down for a day at a time.In this episode, you'll discover:The two hidden ways your body fights to survive that no one ever taught you to spotWhy the calmest woman in the room can be the one whose body is struggling the mostThe one shift that tells your body the threat is over so it can finally healIf you're not sure what emotional patterns are connected to your physical symptoms this is where you start. Use my free ChatGPT prompt to identify those in under 30-seconds. CLICK HERE.For women navigating Chronic Illness, Autoimmune Disease, IBS, Digestive Disorders, Migraines, Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, Pain, PCOS, and Endometriosis.

Could a blood test finally provide answers for millions living with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS/ME)? In this episode, Alexandre Akoulitchev and Dmitry Pshezhetskiy reveal a groundbreaking approach using epigenetic biomarkers to detect biological signatures associated with this complex, hard-to-diagnose condition. Their work leverages cutting-edge molecular medicine and translational research to provide earlier, more objective detection of CFS/ME—offering hope for patients who have long struggled with uncertainty and delayed diagnoses. In this conversation, we explore: ·       How a blood-based biomarker test may identify chronic fatigue syndrome more reliably. ·       The role of epigenetics in understanding invisible, multi-system illnesses. ·       The four core symptoms of CFS/ME and why conventional diagnostics often fail. ·       How inflammation and immune signals contribute to fatigue and disease progression. Alexandre Akoulitchev, cofounder of Oxford BioDynamics and creator of the EpiSwitch biomarker platform, and Dmitry Pshezhetskiy, Professorial Research Fellow at Norwich Medical School, bring decades of expertise in molecular biology, genome regulation, and translational research to this discussion. Learn more about Alexandre Akoulitchev here and Dmitry Pshezhetskiy here. Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/38oMlMr 

You remember a criticism from years ago word for word, but the moment someone compliments you, you swat it away.This mini is about the reflex underneath that, one of the emotional patterns women with chronic illness carry without ever naming it. The same habit that bats away a compliment also talks over what your body has been trying to tell you for years.In this episode, you'll discover:Why a compliment slides off you while criticism sticks for years.The reflex underneath the deflection, and what it has to do with how you treat your own body.The one two-word shift that starts letting the evidence back in.My free ChatGPT prompt connects your symptoms to the emotional patterns underneath them in under 30 seconds, free for now. CLICK HERE!For women navigating Chronic Illness, Autoimmune Disease, IBS, Digestive Disorders, Migraines, Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, Pain, PCOS, and Endometriosis.

— Welcome to A Quest for Well-Being! Imagine waking up every day feeling exhausted no matter how much you sleep. Simple tasks become overwhelming, your energy disappears without warning, and despite countless doctor visits, tests, treatments, and well-meaning advice, nothing seems to help. For the millions of people living with chronic fatigue syndrome this is a daily reality. Yet recovery stories do exist. Today, we'll explore what Chronic Fatigue Syndrome really is, why so many people struggle to find effective solutions, and what approaches may help when conventional methods have fallen short. We'll discuss the role of the nervous system, stress, lifestyle, emotional well-being, and the practical steps that can support healing and recovery. If you or someone you love has ever struggled with chronic fatigue, burnout, unexplained exhaustion, or the feeling of losing hope after trying everything, this conversation is for you. Valeria interviews Miguel Bautista — He is the founder of CFS Recovery, a global recovery program helping people overcome Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), Long Covid, fibromyalgia, and related nervous system-driven conditions.  After personally spending years bedridden, hospitalized, and searching for answers to debilitating symptoms, Miguel developed a structured recovery approach centered on nervous system regulation, behavioral recalibration, and long-term stability. Today, CFS Recovery has helped thousands of people worldwide regain function, rebuild confidence, and return to living full lives. Miguel is known for simplifying complex recovery concepts into practical, actionable frameworks that help people move from surviving to thriving. Through his coaching programs, educational content, and YouTube channel with over 37,000 subscribers, Miguel shares strategies designed to help people break free from cycles of fear, crashes, and symptom management so they can reclaim their health and independence. To learn more about Miguel Bautista and his work, please visit: https://cfsrecovery.co/

Today, we're diving into the enigma of chronic pain and fatigue. Dr. Kharrazian unpacks the science and physiology behind pain, revealing that it's not simply a sensory experience but an intricate interaction between our nerves, brain, and even our emotions. From explanations of hyperalgesia and allodynia to the crucial role the limbic system and amygdala play in amplifying or diminishing our experience of pain, this episode bridges the gap between what's happening beneath the surface and practical strategies for those suffering from ongoing discomfort. Register for Chronic Fatigue and Pain Syndromes Clinical Strategies and Treatment Applications at https://pages.kharrazianinstitute.com/chronic-fatigue-and-pain-syndromesTo become a Certified Functional Medicine practitioner, visit https://kharrazianinstitute.com/⁠. Try our 7-day free trial, no credit card required. 00:00 Understanding pain and sensitization04:19 Understanding brain-based pain signals08:28 Understanding referred pain mechanisms12:02 Triggers and amplification of pain15:07 Explaining gait control theory17:07 How the sympathetic system works22:08 Understanding central pain syndromes25:06 Closing and listener resourcesSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/solving-the-puzzle-with-dr-datis-kharrazian. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What if the way you see your body is one of the reasons it cannot heal?Not how you feed it. Not how you rest it. How you see it. Most women with chronic illness have never been told that the constant self-assessment they run all day is one of the emotional patterns driving their symptoms.For women with persistent and chronic symptoms, being at war with your own body is not separate from being sick. It is part of it. And until the two of you are on the same team, the healing you are chasing stays harder to reach than it needs to be.In this episode, you'll discover:How a lifetime of judging how you look has been physically draining your body, not just your confidence.Why you cannot heal a body you are at war with, and why no protocol will ever reach this.What changes in your symptoms when you stop inspecting your body and start being in it.The war you have been in with your body is one of the patterns sitting underneath your symptoms, and it is almost never the only one. That is exactly what I built my free ChatGPT prompt to help you uncover. It connects your specific physical symptoms to the emotional patterns underneath them in under 30 seconds. Download it HERE!International Eating Disorder Resourceshttps://www.eatingdisorderhope.com/treatment-for-eating-disorders/internationalFor women navigating Chronic Illness, Autoimmune Disease, IBS, Digestive Disorders, Migraines, Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, Pain, PCOS, and Endometriosis.

You've slept, you've rested, you've cleared the weekend to do nothing, and the exhaustion is still sitting there waiting for you on Monday.If you're a woman with chronic illness or autoimmune disease, you already know this kind of burnout, the kind no amount of rest seems to touch. What you might not know is how little it has to do with how much you're actually doing. There's a reason two women can live the exact same week and end up in completely different bodies, and once you see it, the way you think about your own exhaustion changes.In this episode, you'll discover:Why this kind of burnout doesn't lift no matter how much you sleep or restThe real reason two women with identical weeks can end up in completely different bodiesOne small shift that starts giving your body a piece of your life backYou might already feel like your exhaustion and your symptoms are connected, but figuring out how feels like one more huge thing to take on. So, I made it simple. My free ChatGPT prompt takes your actual symptoms and shows you what could be going on underneath them in under thirty seconds. No digging, no working it out alone. Right now, it is completely free, and that will not always be the case. CLICK HERE before that changes.For women navigating Chronic Illness, Autoimmune Disease, IBS, Digestive Disorders, Migraines, Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, Pain, PCOS, and Endometriosis.

Could Circadian Rhythm and Hormone Balance be impossible if your gut isn't eliminating properly?     Lisa Fischer sits down with Marina Ortega—founder of Trust Your Gut and Scottsdale Hydrotherapy—to have the conversation every woman eventually has: poop. From Marina's decades-long battle with severe constipation to the surprising connection between menopause, gut motility, detox pathways, and hormone health, this episode tackles the taboo topic with honesty and humor.     You'll discover why constipation isn't "normal," how gut health influences mood and immunity, what happens when you ignore your body's signals, and why Marina believes peeing, pooping, and sweating are essential for effective detoxification. They also explore colon hydrotherapy, coffee enemas, castor oil packs, liver support, parasite cleansing, peptides, intermittent fasting, and practical strategies to improve daily elimination and overall wellness.     If you've struggled with bloating, sluggish digestion, Menopause Weight Loss and Insulin Resistance, Root Cause Healing for Chronic Fatigue, or simply wondered if your bathroom habits are affecting your health, this conversation is for you.    

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EVEN MORE about this episode!The answers weren't as hidden as they seemed—the clues were there all along.In this episode, Julie Ryan uncovers surprising health insights, delivers moving spirit messages, and helps callers discover what their symptoms, loved ones, and pets have been trying to tell them.This episode also features unforgettable spirit communication, including messages from a beloved brother in spirit and heartfelt connections with cherished pets who have crossed over. You'll hear powerful validations, emotional healing, and extraordinary reminders that our connections with loved ones continue beyond physical life.Packed with health insights, intuitive guidance, pet communication, and spirit messages, this episode showcases the remarkable ways healing can happen when we look beyond the obvious and explore the deeper story behind our symptoms.Episode Chapters:(0:00:00) - Welcome and Brain Healing for Sundowning: Ping's Godmother Leilani from Vancouver(0:06:37) - Leaky Gut, Yeast Overgrowth, and Nystatin: Noelle from Charleston, South Carolina(0:13:21) - Osteoarthritis, the Gut Connection, and Keto: Fiona from Montreal (visiting St. Louis)(0:20:23) - Spirit Message from a Brother: Taleen from New York(0:23:00) - Back Surgery, Sepsis, and Vitamin C Protocol: Mindee from New Jersey(0:40:51) - Free Session Winner Announced(0:32:31) - Chronic Fatigue and Mold Sensitivity: Francesca from Chicago(0:38:00) - Missing Cat Milo: Lita from Melbourne, Australia(0:46:09) - Oreo the Cat's Final Message: Laura from Old Hickory, Tennessee(0:54:00) - Ley Lines, EMFs, and Psychiatric Health: Sandra from Perry Hall, Maryland➡️ Subscribe to Ask Julie Ryan YouTube➡️ Julie's Intuitive Trainings✏️ Ask Julie a Question!