The Chronic Illness Recovery Podcast
This podcast offers practical guidance, inspiration, and information for people suffering from ME/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, Post Viral Fatigue, POTS, Long-COVID, and associated ill health, focusing on recovery strategies.
Episodes
Episode 199 - The 3 Stages of Recovery From M.E/CFS
Most people try to skip this step
Everyone wants to get back to living their life again.The problem is that many people try to skip the steps that make that possible.In this week's podcast, I walk you through the three stages of recovery and why building a strong foundation first is the key to making lasting progress.If you've ever felt like you're doing everything you can but still not m
Episode 198 - The Complete Guide To Movement & Exercise For M.E/CFS
How do you move without crashing?
One of the biggest fears people with M.E/CFS have is that movement will make them worse.And for many people, that fear comes from experience.They've tried exercising before.They crashed.And now they're scared to try again.In this special compilation episode, we break down how to rebuild movement safely, how to avoid common mistakes, and how to increase ca
Episode 197 - 9 Things To Stop Doing If You Have M.E/CFS
If I had M.E/CFS, I'd avoid these 9 things
When you're dealing with M.E/CFS, it's natural to try everything you can to get better.The problem is...Some of the things that feel helpful in the moment can actually keep you stuck in the long run.In this week's podcast, I share 9 common recovery mistakes I see people make and what to focus on instead.Here are 4 ways we can help.
1. Join our fr
Episode 196 - These Women Got Their Lives Back After M.E/CFS
If you need some hope today
If you've been struggling with M.E/CFS for a while, it can be easy to wonder if things will ever change.That's why I've put together this special video.It's a collection of recovery stories from women of all ages and backgrounds who were once struggling with chronic fatigue syndrome and eventually got their lives back.Their stories are honest, inspiring, and a
Episode 195 - Healing the Nervous System for M.E/CFS Recovery
How recovery actually works
After helping thousands of people with M.E/CFS over the last 17 years, I've noticed something interesting...Most people aren't stuck because they aren't trying hard enough.They're stuck because they're focusing on the wrong things.In this workshop, I break down some of the most important recovery lessons I've learned over the years and explain what actually hel
Episode 194 - What Recovery From M.E/CFS Actually Looks Like
5 hours of recovery stories
I’ve put together something really special.5 hours of recovery stories from men of all ages who were suffering from M.E/CFS… and eventually got their life back.These are real conversations with real people who understand what it’s like to lose your health, your identity, your confidence, and your life to chronic illness.If you need hope, inspiration, or s
Episode 193 - How to Heal Your Nervous System with M.E/CFS
Nervous System Healing for M.E/CFS
If you feel stuck in fight or flight, constantly wired, exhausted, or shut down with M.E/CFS…This video will help you understand why.I break down what actually creates nervous system healing — and why so many people stay stuck despite trying everything.
Here are 4 ways we can help.
1. Join our free community to meet others, be inspired, and get mo
Episode 192 - 7 Signs You’re Getting Better (M.E/CFS)
7 signs you’re actually getting better
One of the hardest parts of recovering from chronic fatigue syndrome is feeling like nothing is changing… even when progress is happening.In this new episode, I break down 7 signs your health may actually be improving — even if you haven’t fully noticed it yet.Some of these signs might surprise you.
Here are 4 ways we can help.
1. Join our fre
Episode 191 - 10 Energy drainers for M.E/CFS
10 things draining your energy
If you have M.E/CFS and feel like your energy is getting drained for no clear reason…It might not be what you think.In this episode, I break down 10 hidden energy drainers that can quietly make your symptoms worse - even if you’re doing everything “right”.Some of these are small, but they add up in a big way.
Here are 4 ways we can help.
1.
Episode 190 - M.E/CFS Recovery Masterclass (What Actually Works)
Start here if you have M.E/CFS
If you have M.E/CFS and feel overwhelmed by all the conflicting advice online…I made this for you.This is my most complete recovery guide covering the key lessons that helped me recover — and have helped thousands of others around the world.If you’re unsure where to focus right now, start here.
Here are 4 ways we can help.
1. Join our free community to meet
Episode 189 - The Honest Truth About Recovering From M.E/CFS
The honest truth about M.E/CFS recovery
A client recently said to me:“Toby… I don’t believe I can get better.”Not because recovery wasn’t possible for others.Because she believed she was too different, too far gone, and had been sick for too long.Maybe you’ve felt that too.In this week’s episode, I share the honest truth about recovery from M.E/CFS — and what actually helps people move fo
Episode 188: Margot Miller’s M.E/CFS Recovery Story
Bedridden to CEO
Margot was once bedridden for years with chronic fatigue syndrome.She was told there was no cure.Doctors dismissed her.She lost friends, lost hope, and thought life was over.Today?She has her health back, runs a successful company, and helps other women rebuild their lives.In this new episode, she shares what actually helped her turn everything around.If you need hope rig
Episode 187 - I Spent 16 Years Learning This - Everything I Know About M.E/CFS
This is different
I’ve just shared something I’ve been working on for a long time.It’s a conversation about my new book — and why I spent 3.5 years writing it.If you’re dealing with M.E/CFS, this matters.Because most advice out there is either confusing, overwhelming, or just doesn’t work in real life.This book is different.It’s simple.It’s practical.And it’s something you can actually ap
Episode 186 - 5 Hidden Traps Stopping Your CFS Recovery
5 mistakes that keep people stuck
If you feel like you’re doing everything you can…but still not progressing…This might explain why.I’ve put together a new video breaking down the 5 most common mistakes I see in M.E/CFS recovery.These are things that look right on the surface but actually hold people back.Once you understand them, everything starts to make more sense.
Here are 4 wa
Episode 185 - How to Stop Post-Exertional Malaise (PEM) in M.E/CFS
How to stop post-exertional malaise
If you have M.E/CFS and keep experiencing post-exertional malaise, this video is for you.In this week’s episode, I break down exactly why PEM happens, why the push-crash cycle keeps you stuck, and what actually helps you get out of it.If you’re tired of doing too much, crashing, and feeling like you’re going around in circles, I think this will really h
Episode 184 - Finally: A Practical Guide to Recover from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
This took 4 years to create
When I went through chronic fatigue syndrome over two decades ago, recovery was incredibly isolating.There was no YouTube.No social media.Almost nothing online that offered practical help.And I remember thinking to myself:No one should have to go through this alone.That’s why, for the past 16½ years, I’ve dedicated my life to helping people recover.And it’s als
Episode 183 - A Step-by-Step Guide for M.E/CFS Recovery
It’s finally ready
After more than 16 years of helping people recover from chronic fatigue syndrome… I’ve finally written the book.It’s a practical, step-by-step guide that brings together everything I’ve learned from my own recovery and from working with thousands of people around the world.In this new video I share why I wrote it, what’s inside it, and why I believe it’s going to help a
Episode 182 - How To Cope With Grief During M.E/CFS Recovery
Episode 181 - The Hidden Overdoing Trap in M.E/CFS Recovery
Here are 4 ways we can help.
1. Join our free community to meet others, be inspired, and get more recovery info - https://www.facebook.com/groups/cfshealthrecoveryhub
2. Watch the newly released past members "Guest Panel" Workshop where they share their top 5 recovery secrets - https://www.cfshealth.com/guestpanelreplay
3. Get our free most popular recovery tr
Episode 180 - How to Set Boundaries Without Feeling Guilty (M.E/CFS Recovery)
Are you scared of losing people?
There’s a part of recovery that doesn’t get talked about enough.You want connection.You want to feel normal.You don’t want to miss out.But you also know that doing too much can set you back.And then the guilt creeps in.“Am I being difficult?”“Am I an inconvenience?”“Will people stop inviting me?”In this week’s podcast, I answer a member’s question about ho
Episode 179: The Part of M.E/CFS Recovery No One Warns You About
Why this happens in recovery
Have you ever noticed one part of recovery improving while another feels worse?It’s more common than people realise and it doesn’t mean you’re doing anything wrong.In this short podcast, I explain why progress can feel uneven and how to stop one area improving at the expense of another.
Here are 4 ways we can help.
1. Join our free community to meet oth
Episode 178: How to Stop Feeling Drained After Socialising
This will save you a lot of energy
One of the biggest energy leaks in recovery is trying to explain yourself.
Someone asks how you are… and you feel pressure to justify everything.Your symptoms, your limits, why you can’t do what you used to do.And you leave the conversation feeling drained.In our today's podcast episode, I share a simple way to respond that protects your energy, keeps th
Episode 177 - The Energy Trap That Keeps People Stuck
The energy trap that keeps people stuck
One of the biggest reasons people stay stuck in M.E/CFS recovery is misunderstanding energy.
What feels like energy is often adrenaline and that’s what keeps the push-crash cycle going.
In this week’s podcast, I explain the difference between adrenaline and real energy, and why learning to spot it can change your recovery.
If you’ve ever thought, “I
Episode 176- I Wish I Knew This When I Was Recovering From M.E/CFS
If You’re Struggling With M.E/CFS, Read This
When I was going through chronic fatigue syndrome over 20 years ago, I genuinely thought my life was over.
I went from fit, healthy, and full of energy…to barely being able to lift my head off the pillow.
What made it harder wasn’t just the symptoms.It was the confusion, the mixed messages, and the loss of hope.
In this week’s podcast, I share
Episode 175 - Mitch's M.E/CFS Recovery Story
From Bedbound to Living Again: Mitch’s M.E/CFS Recovery Story
A few years ago, Mitch was a fit, active teenager.
Then his body started shutting down.
Within weeks, he went from riding his bike to school… to ending up in hospital, terrified, wondering if he was dying.
At his worst, making his bed felt like a massive achievement. The couch became his whole world.Noise, lig
Episode 174 - The Recovery Trap That Keeps People Stuck With M.E/CFS
The recovery trap that keeps people stuck with M.E/CFS
One of the most frustrating parts of M.E./CFS recovery is doing all the right things…and still feeling like nothing is moving.
You’re trying.You’re careful.You’re doing your best.
And yet, progress feels stuck. In this week’s podcast, I talk about something I see all the time — what I call the recovery trap. It’s
Episode 173 - M.E./CFS Recovery Q&A – Why So Many People Stay Stuck (And What Actually Helps)
Why you're not getting better
A lot of people with M.E./CFS are working hard on their recovery.
They’re resting.They’re being careful.They’re doing what they’ve been told.
And still - nothing shifts.
In this Q&A replay, I explain why this happens so often and the one thing that usually needs to change before the body can actually move forward.
For many peo
Episode 172 - The Truth About Belief and M.E./CFS Recovery
The Missing Piece in M.E./CFS Recovery
If you’ve been trying to recover from M.E./CFS and still feel stuck despite doing everything you’re “supposed” to do — you’re not alone.
Most people aren’t doing anything wrong.
They’re missing one foundational piece and without it, the body simply can’t move forward.
In this short podcast, I explain why effort, belief, and motivati
Episode 171 - From M.E/CFS to exercising again without P.E.M (Raff's Story)
What real M.E/CFS progress actually looks like
Before joining CFS Health, Raff was spending around 22 hours a day resting. Getting dressed. Eating meals.
Holding her head up. All of it took everything she had. She lived with constant dizziness, tinnitus, light and noise sensitivity, and severe brain fog. Even a one-minute walk could wipe her out for days.
L
Episode 170 - How to Stop the Push-Crash Cycle in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (M.E./CFS)
Why You Keep Crashing with M.E/CFS
If you keep having one good day… followed by days or weeks of feeling worse, this episode is for you.
I break down the key reason people with M.E/CFS stay stuck in the push–crash cycle and the simple framework that helps you stabilise, build strength, and finally move forward again.
It’s the same method that’s helped thousands of people reduc
Episode 169 - Stop Exercising Like This If You Have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Stop exercising like this
If movement keeps making your symptoms worse…you’re not doing anything wrong.
You’re simply using an approach that doesn’t work for M.E/CFS, Long COVID, POTS, fibromyalgia, or post-viral fatigue.
So I’ve put together a clear video walking you through 9 things you need to know before doing any kind of movement — even gentle stretching or a sh
Episode 168 - What Doctors Get Wrong About M.E/CFS
Please don’t believe this…
If you’ve ever heard things like:“Everyone gets tired.”“It’s all in your head.”“You just need to exercise more.”
My heart goes out to you - because comments like these can stay with you for years.
In this week’s episode, I break down the six biggest myths doctors still tell people with M.E/CFS… the same myths that leave so many feeling misunders
Episode 167 - 6 Steps to End Your M.E/CFS Setbacks
Stuck in a crash? Listen this.
If you’re stuck in a crash or setback, I filmed a short guide that shows you exactly how to stabilise and recover safely, step by step.
Here are 4 ways we can help.
1. Join our free community to meet others, be inspired, and get more recovery info - https://www.facebook.com/groups/cfshealthrecoveryhub
2. Watch the
Episode 166 - "My Body Just Quit": UK Nurse Shares Her M.E./CFS Recovery Secrets
Imagine your body just quits.
I remember watching Charlie’s journey.She was a high-performing mental health nurse, a mum, a wife — the kind of person who always gave 110%.
Then one day, her body just quit.
She couldn’t climb the stairs.She lost her job.Her husband had to help her get into bed.
She felt she’d lost everything that defined her.
Imagine that fear: Your
Episode 165 - From 18 Hours in Bed to Traveling the World | Julie’s CFS Recovery Story
When your body completely shuts down
What would you do if your body suddenly stopped working?
For Julie, it happened almost overnight.She went from running her life, career, and home…to sleeping up to 18 hours a day — unable to move, dizzy, and terrified.
Every test came back normal.Doctors shrugged their shoulders.No one could tell her why her body had completely shut do
Episode 164 - How Ahil rebuilt his life after M.E./CFS.
CFS Recovery Story You Need to Hear
There comes a point in every recovery story where the body just says enough.
For Ahil, that moment came suddenly - fainting spells, intense pain, nights without sleep.
One day, he woke up and realized he couldn’t keep living like this.
He wasn’t lazy. He wasn’t weak.He was completely burnt out - body, mind, and soul.
And tha
Episode 163 - How Lauren Recovered from M.E/CFS in 2 Years
This got me out of M.E/CFS
Meet Lauren.
A few years ago, she was working 60-hour weeks - constantly on the go, trying to hold everything together.
She thought the fatigue was just stress… until one day, her body completely shut down.
She couldn’t make her bed.She couldn’t cook.Even a short trip to the store left her in pain for days.
Doctor after doctor gave h
Episode 162 - M.E/CFS Recovery After 27 Years — Sue's Full Story
M.E/CFS Recovery After 27 Years (Sue's Full Story)
If you’ve ever wondered whether it’s too late to recover, you need to hear Sue’s story.
She lived with ME/CFS for nearly 27 years.
There were days she couldn’t walk, couldn’t speak above a whisper, and had to be fed by her husband.
The fatigue was so heavy she once said it felt like “walking through deep mud with a wet b
Episode 161 - Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Recovery: From Bedbound Teen To PhD
From Bedbound Teen to PhD — Steph’s CFS Recovery Story
When Steph was just 16, she went from playing two games of netball a day… to not being able to walk to the bathroom on her own.
Doctors told her it was “all in her head.”Friends drifted away.And hope started to fade.
But Steph refused to give up.
Week by week, little by little, she rebuilt her life.
From being
Episode 160 - CFS Recovery: The 3 Things That Saved My Life
CFS Recovery: The 3 things that saved my life
If you’ve ever felt like your life is on hold because of M.E./CFS, you need to read Lauren's story.
Just five years ago, she was facing the worst kind of storm: a 60-hour work week, burnout, and a pending divorce. She felt horrible and was struggling in bed every single day.
Lauren realized she had a choice: Keep the old life
Episode 159 - 6 Types of Fatigue in M.E./CFS That No One Talks About
Feeling drained? It might not be the reason you think
Have you ever wondered why even a simple chat with friends can leave you completely exhausted?I used to think it was just me.
What I later learned is that chronic fatigue syndrome isn’t just about one kind of tiredness, there are different types of fatigue that affect us in different ways.
In this week’s podcast, I explain
Episode 158 - How To Deal With Others Who Don't Understand CFS
Tired of overexplaining?
When you’re living with CFS, it can feel exhausting trying to get others to fully understand.
The truth is, they may never completely “get it”and that’s okay.
In this new episode, I share a simple shift in how to respond, set boundaries, and find a way that feels lighter for you, without overexplaining or feeling guilty. Ready to feel lighter in y
Episode 157 - The 3 Stages of CFS Recovery (Explained)
When they think you’re “just tired”
One of the hardest parts of chronic fatigue syndrome isn’t just the symptoms - it’s when people around you don’t really understand what you’re going through.
In this week’s episode, I share why that happens, and a few gentle ways to handle those moments so you can feel more supported and less pressured to explain yourself.
I’d love to h
Episode 156 - Why Chronic Fatigue Isn’t Just Being Tired
The truth about CFS tiredness vs. normal tiredness
Here’s a question I get all the time:
“Am I just tired… or is this CFS tiredness?”
In my latest episode, I break down the biggest difference between normal tiredness and CFS tiredness — and why getting this wrong can keep you stuck in the push-crash cycle.
It’s a simple but powerful shift that can change how
Episode 155 - CFS Recovery in 6 Months | Rob’s Incredible Transformation
CFS recovery in just 6 months?
Rob’s GP told him: “There’s nothing wrong with you.”
But he knew something was deeply wrong.
He’d wake up inflamed head-to-toe. His mind foggy, his muscles aching, his energy completely gone.
This was a man who used to run races and live life at full speed. Suddenly, he couldn’t even trust his own body.
The scariest part? His tests we
Episode 154 - Karissa's Inspiring Long Covid Recovery Story
From “I’ll never recover” to hiking in the USA
Karissa was a mum of three, broken down by long covid.
She was so unwell she thought the only option left was to be placed in a coma.
She couldn’t be the mum she wanted to be — and the guilt and shame were crushing her.
That’s when she faced an impossible choice:
Keep pushing… and risk her health collapsing even further.
Or put herself first
Episode 153 - The Hardest Part of CFS Recovery Nobody Talks About This
The hardest part of CFS recovery
Most people think recovery is just about finding the right treatment or plan.
But after helping thousands of people recover worldwide, I’ve seen the real difference-maker… and it’s not what you think.
In this episode, I share the 15 acts of courage that every single recovery story has in common — even from people who almost gave up.
The t
Episode 152 - My Long Covid Recovery Journey
She thought she’d get better… until she needed a wheelchair
Pamela thought it was “just a virus.”She kept pushing through.Until one day—she fainted at the airport. The staff refused to let her fly unless she was in a wheelchair.
That’s when it hit her…
This wasn’t going away on its own. In this emotional new episode, Pamela opens up about the hardest part of her long
Episode 151 - "She Looked Fine. But She Couldn’t Even Stand" | Alisoun's CFS Recovery Story
I was sick for 15 years… and no one knew why.
Alisoun had spent her life helping others.Leading teams. Running events. Showing up.But no one knew what she was really going through.Not even her doctors.
In this episode, she opens up about the silent collapse she faced — and what finally helped her shift from surviving to living again.
It’s not just her story. It’s a reflec
Episode 150 - I Felt So Guilty for Being Sick… | Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Stuck in the guilt loop with CFS?
If you're tired of comparing yourself to your old life…If you're grieving who you used to be… This could shift everything.
In our latest podcast episode, I break down how to finally move forward — without guilt, shame, or constant self-comparison.
You deserve to feel like yourself again.
Here are 4 ways we can help.
1. Join our free comm
Episode 149 - The 4 Proven Stages to Full CFS Recovery
Here are 4 ways we can help.
1. Join our free community to meet others, be inspired, and get more recovery info - https://www.facebook.com/groups/cfshealthrecoveryhub
2. Watch the newly released past members "Guest Panel" Workshop where they share their top 5 recovery secrets - https://www.cfshealth.com/guestpanelreplay
3. Get our free most popular recovery trainings
Episode 148 - From Bedridden to Thriving: Tara's Incredible CFS Recovery Story
She thought she was dying. Now she’s travelling the world.
Two years ago, Tara was in a wheelchair.
She could barely get out of bed - let alone care for her toddler.
She had brain fog, severe fatigue, and crushing emotional pain.
Her marriage fell apart. Her community vanished. And the doctors?
They told her it was all in her head. She genuinely believed this
Episode 147 : My Doctor Said ‘Only 5% Recover’… I Proved Them Wrong: Max's CFS Recovery Story
Meet Max.
Once a research subject at Stanford’s ME/CFS clinic - with no real answers. Exhausted. Anxious. Stuck in the push-crash cycle.
Doctor after doctor, test after test… but nothing changed. Until he found a different approach.
In this powerful episode, Max shares how he finally started getting better - by letting go of perfectionism, learning to
Episode 146 - How to Build a Baseline and Finally Stop the Push-Crash Cycle
The missing piece in your M.E/CFS recovery
Have you ever felt like your body’s stuck in shutdown mode — like it’s trying to keep you hidden away in a cave?
In this week’s episode of the CFS Health Recovery Podcast, I’m joined by our brilliant medical consultant Dr. Olivia Lesslar. Together, we unpack a concept that’s helped thousands of our clients break free from the push-crash cyc
Episode 145 - From 23 Hours in Bed to Full Recovery from Long COVID & CFS
From 23 Hours in Bed to Full Recovery from Long COVID & CFS
Kelly was a writer, professor, and mum of two.
Then long COVID hit.
Suddenly, she was in bed 23 hours a day — unable to think, move, or function.
Doctors told her: “There’s nothing more we can do.” But slowly, things started to shift.
In our latest podcast episode, Kelly shares how she went f
Episode 144 - It took me 20 years to realize what I will tell you in 19 minutes
20 years ago, I hit rock bottom with chronic fatigue syndrome.
No one had answers. I nearly gave up.
But what I didn’t realise then… was that this illness would go on to teach me some of the biggest life lessons I’ve ever learned.
In this new episode, I’m sharing the things that changed everything for me — and how they might help you too.
No hype. No fluff.
Episode 143 - Healing Chronic Fatigue Syndrome - Freedom (M.E/CFS Documentary)
The wait is over — Our CFS Health documentary, Freedom – Healing from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, is now available on YouTube for everyone to watch and share
This 20-minute film shares what it’s really like to live with CFS, M.E., Long COVID and other associated illnesses through the voices of those who’ve lived it. It’s honest, emotional, and full of hope.
If you’ve ever struggl
Episode 142 - 87 Year Old Woman Recovers from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
She was bedridden at 85. Now she’s thriving.
Most people would’ve given up after one relapse.
Sue went through twelve. At 85, she was completely bedbound — too weak to walk, talk, or feed herself.
Doctors told her there was nothing more they could do. She thought it was the end.But at 87… she’s thriving.Cooking. Gardening. Travelling.
And chronic fatigue? “There’s no
Episode 141 - How Sam Beat Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
They said I’d be stuck in bed forever…
“This is your life now. You’ll just have to adjust.”
That’s what Sam was told after months of being sick, exhausted, and dismissed.
He thought there was no way out.
But today, he’s studying, surfing, working, and fully living again.
In our latest podcast episode, Sam opens up about how he turned things around —and what helped
Episode 140 - Doctors said I’d be sick forever — but I got my life back
They told her she’d never recover…
When Emily was hospitalised with chronic fatigue syndrome, the doctors said this was her life now.
Too sick to get out of bed.Too weak to walk to the bathroom.Told she’d never study, travel, or live a full life again.
But something in her said, No. This won’t be my life.
In this powerful new episode, I sit down with Emily to talk about how she turned eve
Episode 139 - Step-by-Step Guide to Recover from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
The step-by-step guide to CFS recovery
This is the exact step-by-step guide you need to know in order to recover from chronic fatigue syndrome.
It's the recovery path most people never get shown — but it's the one that actually leads to real, lasting progress.
If you've been stuck, going around in circles, or wondering why you're not getting better — this could be the turning point.
Hope
Episode 138 - The Mistake That's Keeping You Sick
The truth about why you're not getting better from M.E/CFS
Most people going through M.E/CFS recovery are stuck and they don’t even realise why. In this new episode, we talk about the hidden traps that keep people stuck for years... Like trying to live their old life.
Chasing energy instead of building strength.Or waiting to “feel ready” before making a change. And we share
Episode 137 - Why so many people Stay Stuck in CFS Recovery and What to do Instead
Stop fighting. Start healing.
For years, I believed recovery meant fighting harder against my symptoms.
But the harder I fought, the worse I felt.
We recently hosted a free Q&A, where I sat down with people from all over the world, each one navigating M.E/CFS, brain fog, deep fatigue, burnout, and the fear that they might never get their life back.
We talked through the biggest questi
Episode 136 - Woman From UK Recovers From M.E/CFS - Fiona's Case study
Here are 4 ways we can help.
1. Join our free community to meet others, be inspired, and get more recovery info - https://www.facebook.com/groups/cfshealthrecoveryhub
2. Watch the newly released past members "Guest Panel" Workshop where they share their top 5 recovery secrets - https://www.cfshealth.com/guestpanelreplay
3. Get our free most popular recovery tr
Episode 135 - How Brittany Reclaimed Her Life from M.E/CFS
From bedridden at 16 to DJing at the Aus Open
Meet Brittany from Melbourne.
At just 16, she was forced to stop everything she loved — dancing, singing, and performing after being diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome.
Her days went from stage lights and rehearsals…to radiating leg pain, brain fog, and nights with no sleep.
Doctors told her to accept a new, limited life.
But Brittany and
Episode 134 - German Woman Recovers From M.E/CFS - Case Study
I was ready to give up… Then this happened
Annina almost lost hope after M.E/CFS left her bedbound, isolated, and wondering if life would ever be worth living again.
Then something shifted—and she found her way out.
We filmed a powerful conversation about exactly what turned things around for her.
Here are 4 ways we can help.
1. Join our free community to meet others, be inspired,
Episode 133 - Case Study - Jeanne's M.E/CFS Recovery Story
I didn’t think I’d make it to 50...
Jean never thought she’d make it to 50 years old.
Chronic fatigue syndrome had taken everything from her—her energy, her confidence, even her hope.She was a single mom, working multiple jobs, collapsing into bed for hours after work—only to wake up and push through it all over again.
But something changed.
After 12 years of trial and error, she finally
Episode 132 - 3 Unexpected Things That Helped Me Recover from M.E./CFS
3 unexpected things that helped me recover from M.E./CFS
If you told me these three things would help me recover from M.E/CFS, I wouldn't have believed you.
But they did.
One of them I started by accident.
One of them felt pointless at first. And one of them was so weird I almost didn't try it... but now, I swear by it.
Here are 4 ways we can help.
1. Join our free community to mee
Episode 131 - M.E/CFS Recovery Q&A – Your Biggest Questions Answered!
Your Biggest M.E/CFS Questions—Answered
Chronic fatigue syndrome is one of the most misunderstood conditions out there.
Most people including doctors don’t truly get it.
They either dismiss it as psychological, tell you to "push through," or suggest managing symptoms instead of actually getting better.
But here’s what they don’t tell you… recovery is possible.
I’ve seen it happen in peopl
Episode 130 - I Almost Gave Up on Life Because of M.E/CFS – But Then This Happened
I almost gave up on life because of M.E/CFS
There was a time when I truly thought my life was over.
Chronic fatigue syndrome had taken everything from me—my energy, my independence, my identity.
The exhaustion, the pain, the isolation… it felt unbearable.
I was trapped between the person I used to be and the reality I was living, and I didn’t know how to move forward.
I kept holding onto
Episode 129 - The #1 Reason People Struggle to Recover from CFS (Must Watch!)
The BIGGEST Misconception About Healing From M.E/CFS
You’re doing all the right things.
You’re trying to rest, eat well, manage your energy… but somehow, you still feel like you’re stuck. One day, you’re making progress.
The next, it feels like you’ve lost it all.
I remember that feeling well.
I used to think if I just found the right method, the perfect plan, I’d
Episode 128 - How Routine and Structure Helped me Recover from M.E/CFS
The Routine That Transformed My CFS Recovery
When I was at my worst with CFS, I kept searching for something—anything—that would fix me.
Another doctor, another supplement, another treatment that promised results.
Nothing worked.
It wasn’t until I made one key change that things started to shift.
I stopped chasing quick fixes and focused on what I could control—my daily routine and struct
Episode 127 - 3 Harsh Truths About CFS Recovery No One Tells You
3 Harsh Truths About CFS Recovery
If you’ve ever felt like your doctor is letting you down…If your friends and family just don’t seem to get it…If you feel like you’ve tried everything and nothing is working…
You’re not alone.
I remember feeling the same way—going from doctor to doctor, taking test after test, hoping someone would give me an answer.
Instead, I was left feeling more hopele
Episode 126 - Why Some People Recover Faster: Key Traits for CFS Recovery
The Secret to Recovering Faster from CFS
Imagine this: Two people start their recovery journey on the same day.
They’re both committed, they both want to heal, and yet, months down the line, one is thriving while the other feels stuck.
Why does this happen?
It’s not about effort—it’s about the hidden traits and mindsets that can make or break recovery. I’ve seen it time and time again wit
Episode 125 - The #1 Shift You Must Make to Heal from CFS
The #1 Shift You Must Make to Heal from CFS
Does your inner dialogue ever sound like this?“I’m just a sick person.”“This is who I am now.”“I can’t change this.”
You’re not alone—and it’s not your fault. But here’s the truth: holding onto this mindset could be keeping you stuck.
In this week’s podcast, I share:
Why identifying as “sick” might be blocking your path to recovery.
How shiftin
Episode 124 - How People Pleasing Hurts Your CFS Recovery (And How Boundaries Help)
People Pleasing and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Does this sound familiar?
You put everyone else’s needs before your own.
You struggle to say “no,” even when it’s costing you.
You’re constantly second-guessing yourself, feeling drained and stuck.
For many people with M.E/CFS, people-pleasing is more than just a habit—it’s a survival mechanism that keeps them in a cycle of exhaustion.
In this
Episode 123 - How to Sleep Better: Essential Tips for Chronic Illness Recovery
The Real Reason Sleep feels so hard with M.E/CFS
Have you ever wondered why sleep feels so impossible, no matter how tired you are?
It’s not your fault. Most people battling chronic fatigue syndrome hear the same advice:“Just rest more.”“Take a pill.”“Relax—it’s all in your head.”
But we both know it’s not that simple.
Resting too much leaves you restless. Overdoing it during the d
Episode 122 - What Doctors Won’t Tell You About Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Recovery
The Truth about CFS Recovery
It’s frustrating, isn’t it? Going to the doctor, hoping for answers, only to hear there’s “nothing you can do.”
That’s what so many people with chronic fatigue syndrome are told—leaving them feeling helpless and stuck.
In this week’s video, I share why so many people feel trapped by misinformation—and what you can do to take back control of your re
Episode 121 - 9 tips for managing the holidays with M.E/CFS
M.E./CFS Holiday Guide: 9 Tips to Reduce Stress and Stay Energised
The holiday season can feel like a mountain to climb when you're living with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS).
Between the expectations, the pressure to put on a happy face, and the fear of overdoing it, it’s no wonder this time of year can be overwhelming.
But what if there was a way to navigate the season with more ease an
Episode 120 - 3 Exercise Mistakes to Avoid with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Recovery
From fear to freedom
Imagine wanting to move your body but feeling trapped by fear…
Fear of crashing.
Fear of making things worse.
Fear of repeating painful past mistakes.
We've seen this happen far too often—not because people aren't trying—but because they've been given the wrong advice.
In our latest podcast episode, Steph Ryan and I share real stories from our journey, inc
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