The Chronic Fatigue and Burnout Recovery Podcast
This podcast focuses on recovering from chronic fatigue, burnout, and other energy-related illnesses through somatics, science, and neural reprogramming. It takes a functional medicine approach to recovery, offering insights and strategies for healing.
Episodes
Episode 152: When You’re Mostly Better… But Not Fully Stable Yet
There is a stage of recovery that many people reach where life has largely returned to normal.
You may be working again.
Socialising more.
Exercising gently.
Participating in daily life in ways that once felt impossible.
And yet, your system may still experience occasional fluctuations.
Energy might dip after a busy week.
Sleep may become more
Episode 151: Why Gentle Movement Can Calm the Nervous System (Even With Chronic Fatigue)
Movement can feel like a complicated topic for people living with chronic fatigue conditions.
Many people have been told to exercise more.
Others have experienced crashes after pushing too hard.
And over time, movement itself can start to feel risky.
But something interesting often emerges during recovery.
Certain types of gentle, rhythmic move
Episode 150: Relapse or Recalibration? Why Symptoms Can Return After Years of Stability
One of the most frightening moments in recovery can be when symptoms suddenly return after a long period of stability.
And many people immediately think:
"I’m back where I started."
But in many cases, what looks like a relapse is actually something quite different.
Sometimes the body is simply going through a temporary recalibration.
In t
Episode 149: Not all Post-Exertional Malaise (PEM) is the same
Not all post-exertional malaise (PEM) is driven by the same physiology — and understanding the difference can completely change how you approach pacing and recovery.
In this episode, Anna breaks down the three most common patterns of post-exertional crashes seen in clinical practice: autonomic “hit the wall” crashes, metabolic “wired but exhausted” r
Episode 148: Protein, Pacing & Physical Capacity: A Nurturing Resilience Membership Conversation
We’re back again this week sharing a recording from one of our Nurturing Resilience Group Calls. Each month we have one call dedicated to the nervous system and one call dedicated to what I call the more “practical” elements of recovery. In this recording you will hear some of our members asking their questions and we cover topics such as protein consum
Episode 147: Processing, Purpose & Stability: A Membership Conversation on Nervous System Healing
This week on the podcast we do something a little different. We share a recording from the Nurturing Resilience Membership where we focus on supporting your Nervous System as you navigate recovering from Chronic Fatigue and other Energy Limiting Illness. This is your opportunity to be a fly on the wall of one of our group calls and if you want to take p
Episode 146 - Research Review: The PEM Puzzle
Post-exertional malaise (PEM) is more than just feeling tired after activity — it’s a delayed and often severe worsening of symptoms that affects many people with ME/CFS and other energy-limiting conditions. In this episode, Anna unpacks what PEM is, why it happens, and what current research is beginning to reveal.
Anna explains how PEM differs from
Episode 145 – Oxaloacetate and Chronic Fatigue: Could this compound support your energy?
Oxaloacetate is a compound that plays an important role in cellular energy production and mitochondrial function. In this episode, Anna explores the emerging interest in oxaloacetate as a potential support for people with Chronic Fatigue and other energy-limiting conditions.
Anna explains what oxaloacetate is, why it has gained attention in the chron
Episode 144: How to manage unsolicited advice about your chronic illness
We’ve all been there. You share some details about your chronic illness with a friend, family member or colleague and instead of empathy, you receive a prescription for yoga, meditation or a B12 injection. Although the unsolicited advice is well meaning, often it can be another load that we have to manage. Chronic illness is complex and nuanced and it i
Episode 143: What I wouldn’t do if I had to recover from Chronic Fatigue all over again
Mistakes are how we learn and grow and the same is true for Chronic Fatigue Recovery. In this episode Anna shares what she wouldn’t do if she had to recover from Chronic Fatigue all over again. She shares lessons and learnings from her own experience and experience working with clients. She weaves in guidance on what she would do instead so that you can
Episode 142: Cycle syncing when you have Chronic Fatigue
Cycle syncing is a practice whereby you align your diet, lifestyle and energy management around your menstrual cycle. In this episode Anna answers the question: can this be helpful if you have Chronic Fatigue? Anna gives an overview of the menstrual cycle and explains how imbalances at certain points in the cycle can make us feel a certain way. She shar
Episode 141: How long is long enough to stick with something if you don’t feel any better?
Prompted by a question from a Nurturing Resilience Member, Anna answers the question about how long to keep going with things when you aren’t seeing progress. She talks about the importance of laying life long foundations, getting overwhelmed by healing gadgets, supplement grave yards, the importance of context, strategy and structure, testing and retes
Episode 140: How can I help? Ways to work with me
***PLEASE NOTE*** Prices quote in this episode have increased since recording AND we have also added a selection of Pay As You Go Services to help people manage their budgets.
Each week I get enquiries from people who are experiencing energy limiting conditions such as CFS/ME, Long Covid, Post Viral Fatigue and Mould Illness. Your health is the most
Episode 139: The Top 3 Things That Stop People From Recovering Energy Limiting Conditions
Prompted by a question on Instagram Anna shares 3 things that she feels stop people from recovering from Energy Limiting Conditions. She talks about how embodied safety is essential for change, some of the mistakes she made in her own journey recovering from Chronic Fatigue and insights into what can be supportive if you resonate with any of these 3 are
Episode 138: How I Built My Exercise Capacity with Chronic Fatigue
One of the things that people with Chronic Fatigue struggle with the most is exercise. In this episode Anna shares her exercise journey and how she approached building her capacity from heart rate controlled walking to returning back to the gym and swimming 4km! She shares her step by step process, failures, strategies to mitigate PEM and the 3 most imp
Episode 137: Struggling with Motivation? It could be your nervous system.
If you find yourself struggling to do things you know you should be doing to support your health, this episode of the Chronic Fatigue and Burnout Recovery Podcast is for you. Anna does a brief recap on the nervous system and explains how certain nervous system states may contribute to feeling stuck, frozen or general apathy when it comes to making diet
Episode 136: Expansion and Contraction As You Build Capacity with Chronic Fatigue
In this episode Anna speaks to the natural expansion and contraction which is an essential part of life. Often in fatigue recovery there can be periods of being able to do more and expand into life as well as periods where symptoms pop up, we feel more tired and able to do less i.e. contracted. We often celebrate the expansions and resist the contractio
Episode 135: Does being an empath increase your risk of Chronic Fatigue?
Recently someone asked me if they thought there was a connection between being an empath and Chronic Fatigue. My answer: Absolutely! In this episode we unpack why. We talk about what it means to be an empath and importantly, how many of the qualities of being an empath could actually be learned survival patterns of the nervous system. We may still be se
Episode 134: How To Travel Well with Chronic Fatigue
Travel can have pro’s and con’s when you have a chronic illness like Chronic Fatigue. Travel can be stressful, energy demanding and destabilising to a sensitive nervous system. However, travel can also take us out of our comfort zone in a healthy way and break stuck cycles of fear.
In this episode Anna talks about the pro’s and con’s of travel, how
Episode 133: Burnout Vs Chronic Fatigue: Are they different or the same thing?
Have you ever wondered what the difference is between Burnout and Chronic Fatigue? Are they different or the same thing? In this episode Anna explains burnout from a nervous system perspective and how this can relate to symptoms of Chronic Fatigue. She talks about how we can support ourselves to move forward after a burnout.
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Episode 132: How To Support Your Adrenal Glands When You Have Chronic Fatigue
There are some schools of thought that suggest poorly functioning adrenal glands could be an underlying cause in chronic fatigue. Although imbalanced adrenal function could be part of the complex web of fatigue, it is more likely to be a piece of the puzzle than the whole puzzle itself.
That being said, when it comes to recovering energy and vitalit
Episode 131: GLP-1 Receptor Agonists, MCAS and Chronic Fatigue
Glucagon-Like-Peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RA) are a class of medications originally developed to treat type 2 diabetes, but have since gained widespread attention for their effects on weight loss and metabolic health. Emerging research suggests that GLP1-Receptor Agonists could be supportive in managing inflammatory symptoms associated with Mast
Episode 130: Personal Shares and Updates
This is a chatty "behind the scenes” episode where Anna shares some personal stories regarding her own healing and some exciting business updates. She covers topics such as rest, regulation, core wounds and grief.
Useful Links
Take the Chronic Fatigue Quiz: https://app.annamarsh.co.uk/quiz-page
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anna__mars
Episode 129: What To Focus On When You Are High Functioning But Not Thriving
This is part 4 of a 4 part series on what to focus on in the different stages of Chronic Fatigue and other energy limiting illnesses. In this episode Anna talks about the most important things to focus on when you are high functioning but not thriving. Anna reflects on what she would have done differently if she could go back in time and advise her youn
Episode 128: What To Focus On When You Are Wanting To Go Back To Work
This is part 3 of a 4 part series on what to focus on in the different stages of Chronic Fatigue and other energy limiting illnesses. In this episode Anna talks about the most important things to focus on as you navigate a transition back to work. This includes knowing when the time is right, things to consider and how you can support yourself, the impo
Episode 127: What To Focus On When You Are Housebound with Chronic Fatigue
This is part 2 of a 4 part series on what to focus on in the different stages of Chronic Fatigue and other energy limiting illnesses. In this episode Anna talks about the most important things to focus on as you navigate being housebound with Chronic Fatigue. This includes things that you may be able to introduce now that you have transitioned from bei
Episode 126: What To Focus On When You Are Bedbound with Chronic Fatigue
This is part 1 of a 4 part series on what to focus on in the different stages of Chronic Fatigue and other energy limiting illnesses. In this episode Anna talks about the most important things to focus on as you navigate being bedbound. This includes an understanding of what is happening in the nervous system, tips on how to gently build capacity and cr
Episode 125: Are Oxalates Lowering Your Energy?
Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a complex and often misunderstood condition that leaves many people struggling with persistent exhaustion, brain fog, and muscle aches.
Although there are multiple different factors that contribute to symptoms and every case is different, diet can play a significant role in symptom management.
There are many diff
Episode 124 - The Importance of Layering Interventions for Chronic Fatigue
Not everything we do to support our bodies will have an immediate or noticeable impact. However, often these interventions work in synergy with one another.
In this episode Anna talks about the importance of layering interventions in an intentional and consistent way to move the needle of health forward over time.
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Episode 123 - How To Support Low Mood, SAD and PMDD
Mood disorders refer to significant changes in mood that have a negative impact on daily life. It goes without saying that when someone experiences a chronic illness such as Chronic Fatigue, they may feel low at times.
However, this is different to someone who may be experiencing an ongoing low mood that feels unrelated to their current state of hea
Episode 122- Life at the End Stages of Fatigue Recovery
What does life look like at the end stages of recovery? In this episode Anna shares “a day in her life” and compares this to how far she has come. She reflects on lessons that she is still learning and things that still feel important. This includes a discussion around friendships and building community after recovery.
Useful Links
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Episode 121 - Candida Overgrowth and Chronic Fatigue
Candida overgrowth can contribute to chronic fatigue through a combination of immune system suppression, toxin production, gut dysfunction, and inflammation. When Candida proliferates beyond its normal levels, it can lead to various symptoms that resemble chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) or contribute to ongoing fatigue.
In this episode Anna talks abo
Episode 120 - Rest Is Not Regulation
Contrary to what many people think about Chronic Fatigue Recovery, we are not supposed to be calm all the time. Rest matters and we definitely need periods of the day and night where we feel calm, relaxed and at peace. However, Chronic Fatigue Recovery is ultimately about building capacity which means that we also have to come into contact with more cha
Episode 119 - How To Have Better Mornings with Chronic Fatigue
Mornings with Chronic Fatigue can be tough. Some people experience difficulty waking, feeling flat, slow and sluggish first thing in the morning and it takes ages to get up and even feel a little bit functional for the day.
Others with Chronic Fatigue may feel very wired, hyperactivated and symptomatic first thing in the morning. This can cause a ne
Episode 118 - How To Supplement If You Are Supplement Sensitive
Supplement sensitivity can be common in the Chronic Illness and Chronic Fatigue community. After recently posting on instagram on the topic of supplement sensitivity, I had some comments that no one is talking about this and often those who are sensitive are made to feel like they are being difficult or overly anxious. In some cases, clients get abandon
Episode 117 - What Your Approach To Healing Says About Your Nervous System
In Chronic Fatigue Recovery, healing happens from a regulated place and yet our nervous system state also influences how we approach healing. This creates a chicken or egg situation where, approaching healing from a dysregulated place, can breed further dysregulation but approaching healing from a place of more regulation, enables more successful self-c
Episode 116 - Mold Illness and Chronic Fatigue - Binders, Antimicrobials and Biofilm
The final stage of supporting Mold illness and Chronic fatigue is introducing Binders, Antimicrobials and Biofilm Disruptors.
In this episode Anna talks recaps on the previous 3 episodes in this 4 part series. She then talk about introducing binders, including, what are binders and why do we take them? Possible side effects and things to watch out f
Episode 115 - Mold Illness and Chronic Fatigue - Supporting Detox and Drainage
Supporting Detoxification and Drainage is the second step when dealing with mold illness and chronic fatigue. This is the third episode in a series on Mold Illness and Chronic Fatigue.
In this episode Anna talks about the importance of addressing digestive health and supporting healthy bowel movements, adding in sauna or sweating, lymphatic drainage
Episode 114 - Mold Illness and Chronic Fatigue - Mold Avoidance
Mould avoidance is the first step when it comes to dealing with mold illness and chronic fatigue. This is the second part in a series on Mold Illness and Chronic Fatigue. In this episode Anna talks about the importance of avoidance of mold. This includes how to test your home for mold and what to do if you are living in mold and you cannot get out immed
Episode 113 - Mold Illness and Chronic Fatigue - Part 1
In this episode Anna discusses mold illness and chronic fatigue. She answers questions such as: What is mold illness? How are we exposed? What are the symptoms? How do I test for mold illness? What do I do if I get a positive test result?
Mold illness or sickness is a constellation of symptoms that result from a combination of the mold spore colonisa
Episode 112- How did I get here? Understanding the development of Chronic Fatigue
In this episode Anna explains the development of Chronic Fatigue using the understanding of the Mast Cell and the Cell Danger Response as a guide. She talks about how triggers and events can build up across a lifetime until the body becomes overwhelmed by its ability to cope. This very often is the point of no return. Healing is about returning to safet
Episode 111 - Surgeries and Chronic Fatigue
In this week's episode of the Chronic Fatigue podcast Anna talks about surgeries and Chronic Fatigue. Specifically looking at how surgeries can be a single health changing event, similar to a viral infection or vaccination, and what we can do if we are already unwell and need to take an elective surgery.
The episode starts with a general discussion
Episode 110 - How To Rest Better
This episode covers the topic of rest and chronic fatigue, specifically, how to rest better! A while back Anna surveyed her instagram followers and 80-90% of them said they found rest hard. In this episode Anna talks about the importance of accessing “restful rest” with some tips on how to set up your day for better rest and recovery.
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Episode 109 - Pacing Matters
In this episode Anna covers the topic of pacing and Chronic Fatigue including why it is an essential part of the chronic fatigue recovery toolbox. Anna shares some of the problems that they see with their clients when it comes to pacing and things that have helped their clients get better results from their pacing. She shares some useful apps and resour
Episode 108 - If you’ve had a viral infection and never felt the same since…
If you’ve had a viral infection and never felt the same since, relapsed in your healing journey after an acute infection or if you’ve had a vaccine injury, this episode is for you. In this episode Anna explains in simple terms what has likely happened in the case of post-viral fatigue and most importantly, 5 important factors to take into consideration
Episode 107 - The difference between PEM, Crashes, Flares, Setbacks and just life!
In this episode Anna talks about the difference between Post-Exertional Malaise, Crashes, Flares, Setbacks and the natural change in our output and capacity that comes when you are a human being.
She gives a high level overview of what is happening in the body in each of these experiences, how we can learn from the patterns that we have and the supp
Episode 106 - Life After Chronic Fatigue: Mindset For Moving On and Not Getting Stuck
In this episode Anna answers a Chronic Fatigue listener question about Life After Disease: How to cultivate the mindset to move on and not get stuck. Although the title suggests that this is for those further along in their journey, there are still some wisdom bombs for those at any stage of their journey, especially those who are feeling stuck.
Use
Episode 105 -Understanding the Journey of Chronic Fatigue Recovery
In this episode Anna shares the four stages of Chronic Fatigue Recovery as she experiences them working with her clients in clinical practice. She discusses each of the stages, how we may experience them and what is important at each stage and how you can support yourself through each stage.
Useful Links
Take the Chronic Fatigue Quiz: https://app
Episode 104 - Two Tests We Use Most Often for Chronic Fatigue
In this episode Anna shares some behind the scenes information and talks about two of the tests they end up using most often in the practice, what they typically find, how this is useful to clients and possible results.
If you’ve been feeling like you’ve hit a plateau in your journey and have a budget to explore some additional options, this episode
Episode 103 - How to Overcome Patterns of Boom and Bust
If you’ve been having a chronic fatigue or chronic illness experience for any length of time, you are probably all too familiar with the cycle of boom and bust. We all do too much and crash from time to time, but when this happens again and again, we want to consider how we are contributing to it.
It isn’t always as simple as; just do less. Sometime
Episode 102 - Holistic Dentistry, Chronic Fatigue and Chronic Illness with Dr Kayleigh Short
Anna interviews holistic dentist, Dr Kayleigh Short where they discuss why dental health is so important generally for healthy humans and for people with chronic illness and chronic fatigue symptoms more specifically.
Often when faced with a chronic illness, like chronic fatigue, we can get caught up in supporting all of the body's systems that we f
Episode 101 - Healing Words of Wisdom #1
Sometimes in our Chronic Fatigue Journey we can be in a low place and it can be helpful to have some words of support and encouragement or even gentle insights which can help us reflect on why we might be feeling stuck.
That is what this episode is for...
There are times in your healing journey when you need to take action and times in your h
Episode 100 - Heat Stress, Cold Stress and Fatigue Recovery
The use of heat and cold can be supportive for health, but where do they factor in when it comes to fatigue recovery? How do we know when we are ready to add heat or cold stress to our healing routines? How can we do this safely to avoid energy crashes or post-exertional malaise?
All these questions and more are answered in the latest episode of the
Episode 99 - Energetically Expensive Personality Traits & Chronic Fatigue
Energetically expensive personality traits are ways of being that cost us energy. Firstly the energy that we expend from being driven to operate outside of our capacity and secondly the energy from the hidden stress of denying our own authenticity.
In this episode Anna highlights some of the most important traits to be aware of and how they may show
Episode 98 - Eating Enough Protein in Chronic Fatigue Recovery
Eating enough protein is a conversation we end up having with almost all of our clients. Eating enough protein is a conversation we end up having with almost all of our clients. Protein is important for our blood sugar, immune system, antioxidant systems, detoxification systems and much much more! But how much is optimal and how do we know that we can d
Episode 97 - Words of Wisdom for Chronic Fatigue Crashes and Flares
A short episode with some words of wisdom to help you through the next crash or flare.
Useful Links
Take the Chronic Fatigue Quiz: https://app.annamarsh.co.uk/quiz-page
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anna__marsh_
Work with me: https://annamarsh.co.uk/work-together/
Website: http://annamarsh.co.uk/
Episode 96 - 20 Considerations For Chronic Fatigue Recovery
There is never just ONE thing you need to do on your Chronic Fatigue Recovery journey. Instead it is the collective practise of multiple different things that slowly move the needle forward.
In this episode Anna talks through a list of 20 things to consider on your Chronic Fatigue Recovery Journey. This episode might be helpful if you are just gettin
Episode 95 - Healing on a Budget
In this day and age, health is a privilege and recovering from a Chronic Illness can very quickly become an expensive business. In this episode Anna talks about how to heal when you have minimal or limited financial means. We talk about low cost and no costs actions that you can take to at the very least improve stability and increase quality of life. W
Episode 94 - Living Life Alongside Chronic Fatigue Recovery
How do we manage our Chronic Fatigue Recovery and also make space for life itself? When you live with a chronic illness you always have less options and less choices than someone who is typically "healthy". Even more so, when you have a low energy health condition, where do you find the energy to shoulder the extra workload of healing alongside living!?
Episode 93- What is your definition of “fully recovered” from Chronic Fatigue?
Is full recovery from Chronic Fatigue Possible? What does that mean? What does the journey look like and what does it entail? In episode 83 of the Chronic Fatigue and Burnout Recovery Podcast, Anna shares her thoughts on the idea of recovery.
This is a general discussion about the importance of recovery stories and believing in the potential of recov
Episode 92 - All The Ways You Can Regulate Your Nervous System
Nervous system regulation is an important part of managing a Chronic Illness. No doubt, if you are having a chronic illness experience you have probably heard by now that you need to support your nervous system. But how do you do that? There seem to be so many different options available and it is hard to know what will work for you.
The reality is,
Episode 91 - Chronic Fatigue Recovery Stories with Raelan Agle
Chronic Fatigue Recovery Stories can help us borrow hope and inspiration when we find it lacking in ourselves. This is why, after her own journey with ME/CFS, Raelan Agle created a YouTube Channel to show case the recovery stories of others and to inspire the belief that recovery is possible!
In this episode of the Chronic Fatigue and Burnout Recover
Episode 90 - 8 Reasons Your Chronic Fatigue Recovery Progress Is Lacking
It is normal to experience ups and downs in your chronic fatigue recovery journey, but what do you do when you feel stuck, hit a plateau or lacking in progress. That is exactly what Anna covers in this episode. She discusses eight things you can reflect on and consider that may help you gain more traction and move the needle forward.
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Episode 89 - Exercise Well with Autoimmunity and Zoe McKenzie
This is a guest expert interview with Zoe McKenzie where we discuss her book which has recently been published. Although the book title suggests it is for Autoimmunity, the pages are filled with wisdom on how to exercise if you have chronic illness, fatigue conditions included. We have a wonderful conversation where we discuss the work that I did with Z
Episode 88 - Managing Autoimmunity and Chronic Fatigue
Often in our practice we see autoimmunity come hand in hand with chronic fatigue. Not every case is an autoimmune case, but for those who do have autoimmunity, we want to consider how a dysregulated immune system is contributing to the picture of fatigue and how we can manage it.
In this episode Anna gives a high level view of the autoimmune managem
Episode 87 - 3 Tips for Reducing Flares and Crashes Around Your Menstrual Cycle
Many women experience crashes, flares and setbacks around their menstrual cycle. The natural fluctuation in hormone levels can be destabilising to sensitive and unstable symptoms. Although we want to keep the whole picture of imbalance in mind, there are some tricks we can use to support the body around this unstable time. In this episode Anna covers he
Episode 86 - Activity Tracking For Long Covid & ME/CFS with Harry Leeming from Visible
This week's episode is a guest interview with Harry Leeming the founder of the Visible app, an activity tracking tool to help people with chronic illness use data to empower their recovery and pace better. Harry was a young, healthy active individual who caught a “virus” and has never been the same since. He has turned his pain into purpose, using his b
Episode 85 - Using HRV to Manage Chronic Fatigue Recovery
What is Heart Rate Variability (HRV)? How is it measured? Is it useful for Chronic Fatigue and can you improve it? These are all the questions that Anna answers in this week's episode where she shares her personal experience and clients’ experience with different devices and interventions.
Useful links:
Take the Chronic Fatigue Quiz: https://app.
Episode 84 - What is happening in an energy crash?
If you have been experiencing a chronic illness, energy crashes and flares are familiar territory. What can make these events so distressing, especially early on in your journey, is not understanding what is happening and why. In this episode Anna explains the biochemistry of what is happening in an energy crash. She shares almost everything you need to
Episode 83 - 8 Mistakes I made recovering from ME/CFS
All healing journey’s have their ups and downs and we need to make mistakes so that we can learn. Here are eight mistakes, which led to eight fantastic lessons that Anna experienced in her journey recovering from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.
Useful links:
Take the Chronic Fatigue Quiz: https://app.annamarsh.co.uk/quiz-page
Instagram: https://www.
Episode 82 - Listener Q&A: Pacing, Muscle Wastage, Keto Problem Solving, Increasing Exercise and Managing PEM
In this episode Anna answers questions from you, the listener! Anna covers the topic of proper pacing and how to prevent muscle wastage and if bodybuilding supplements are worth it. We do some problem-solving for those exploring the ketogenic diet and discuss the best time to work on exercise. We wrap up with a discussion about what to do to manage bad
Episode 81 - The ONE Thing You Must Master In Your Fatigue Recovery
Stability is the foundation of healing. As humans we are self-organising, self-healing human beings. Yet, in chronic illness the body has become increasingly disorganised and increasingly unstable over time as a consequence of having to cope with multiple and ongoing stressors of life. In this podcast Anna talks about the disorganisation in a “syndromal
Episode 80 - Listener Q&A: Building Capacity, Dealing with New Infections & Symptoms, Waking Unrefreshed, Surgery Preparation, Medications
In this episode Anna answers questions from you, the listener! Anna covers the topic of building capacity and shares some of her own experience having a sensitive nervous system. She talks about the challenges of managing acute infections, especially when you are a long hauler. She shares things to think about if you are waking feeling unrefreshed. How
Episode 79 - The Gallbladder and Chronic Fatigue
In this episode Anna discusses the connection between the Gallbladder and Chronic Fatigue. If you are someone who burps up a fishy taste when you supplement with fish oils, this is for you! But it is also worth listening to if you have ongoing digestive issues, oestrogen dominance or mould toxicity. We cover the basics of what the Gallbladder is, what i
Episode 78 - Diagnosis and Treatment of CFS, ME and Long Covid with Dr Sarah Myhill
Shownotes
Dr Sarah Myhill is a Naturopathic Physician who has been practising medicine since before I (Anna) was born. I have the honour and privilege of interviewing her to discuss her latest book: “Diagnosis and Treatment of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Myalgic Encephalitis and Long Covid”. We cover a range of topics, all of which are covered in more
Episode 77 - SIBO and Chronic Fatigue
Shownotes
In this episode Anna discusses the connection between digestive health and Chronic Fatigue, specifically Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO). She talks about the symptoms, how to test for SIBO and most importantly what to do about it. She shares some insights from her own journey with SIBO and also factors that make individuals sus
Episode 76 - Listener Q&A: CFS Diagnosis, Giving Up Caffeine, How to Find a Baseline and Noise Sensitivity
Shownotes
In this episode Anna answers questions from you, the listener! Anna covers an understanding of getting a CFS Diagnosis, Anna shares her own diagnosis stories and the pros and cons of being diagnosed. We discuss how to give up caffeine which can be both simple and complex depending on how much you are having and the reasons why. Anna talks a
Episode 75 - Autoimmunity, Trauma and Healing with Dr. Lacey Chittle
Shownotes
In this episode Anna interviews Dr Lacey Chittle who was her practitioner in her own healing journey. Lacey shares some of her personal journey with autoimmunity weaved with beautiful words of wisdom for those who are navigating the space of chronic illness management and recovery. A must listen if you need to reconnect with hope and reigni
Episode 74 - Personal Shares + Touch Based Therapies for Fatigue Recovery
Shownotes
In this episode Anna offers some updates and shares after completing her final module in a 3 year training to become a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP). She shares some of her reflections and learnings from the past 3 years and talks about her experience with touch as a modality for support in her journey.
Useful links:
The Nu
Episode 73 - How to Discern When It Comes To Decisions About Your Health
Shownotes
How do you know when you need to work on something physical vs how do you know when to work on something emotional or engage more with mindbody work? That is the question that Anna aims to address in this episode. It isn’t always easy to know what the next step is when it comes to healing. Sometimes the lesson is in getting comfortable with
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