The Raelan Agle Podcast
By: Raelan
Language: en-us
Categories: Health, Fitness, Alternative, Medicine
Here you will find recovery stories, strategies, and resources for ME/CFS and Long Covid. Raelan lived with chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) for ten years before finally fully recovering. After countless fruitless doctors' visits and tens of thousands of dollars spent providing little relief from her illness, she eventually realized that she would have to look within herself and listen to her body to find her path back to health. And thankfully she did finally fully recover!Since her full recovery about four years ago, Raelan has become passionate about spreading hope for others facing chronic illnesses such as ME...
Episodes
177: Why Recovery Experts Disagree — And What They All DO Agree On
Oct 27, 2025Send us a text
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In this video, I break down the conflicting advice in the brain retraining and nervous system regulation world - where experts disagree, the five things they all agree on, and how you can find what truly fits your recovery journey.
🌟 Recover Now with Raelan 👉 http://bit.ly/4lMvVRP
Includes weekly live group coaching + support group.
One-time purchase, access as long as you need it.
📌Jo...
176: Dr. Scott Resnick, MD: The #1 Hormone Driving ME/CFS & Chronic Symptoms
Oct 20, 2025Send us a text
In this video, Dr. Scott Resnick, MD, a functional medicine physician, explores how chronic fatigue, pain, and other symptoms connect to the mind and cortisol. Sharing insights from his own fatigue journey and years of practice, he explains how to manage cortisol, improve health, and move beyond prescriptions.
CONNECT WITH DR. RESNICK:
🌐 Dr. Resnick's Website - https://scottresnickmd.com
🌟 Dr. Resnick YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@ScottResnickMD
📸 Dr. Resnick Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/scottresnickmd
👉 Dr. Resnick's iHeal program - https://www.iheal.ca/?ref_id=cmgshxlji...
The Counterintuitive Shift That Cured My Long Covid (Giorgia Lupi’s Story)
Oct 17, 2025Send us a text
In this episode, acclaimed information designer and TED speaker Giorgia Lupi shares her five-year journey - from a fast-paced creative life to being housebound and bedbound with Long Covid, POTS, MCAS, and chronic pain.
CONNECT WITH GIORGIA LUPI
📸 Giorgia's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/giorgialupi
👩🏻🎨 Giorgia's Website - https://giorgialupi.com/
✍️ Giorgia's New York Times Article - https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2023/11/13/opinion/long-covid-symptoms-experience.html
🎤 Giorgia's TED Talk - https://www.ted.com/talks/giorgia_lupi_what_long_covid_taught_me_about_life_and_data
RESOURCES & VIDEO...
174: How One Mother Found a Way Out of ME/CFS for Her Child | Dr. Anna Chellamuthu
Oct 13, 2025Send us a text
In this episode, Dr. Anna Chellamuthu, a UK doctor for over 20 years, shares the harrowing story of her 7-year-old daughter's severe ME/CFS diagnosis, the desperate search for answers when conventional medicine failed, and the neuroplasticity-based program that led to a full recovery in just eight weeks.
CONNECT WITH DR. ANNA CHELLAMUTHU
🌐 Dr. Anna’s Website - https://www.dr-anna.co.uk
RESOURCES MENTIONED
👱♂️ My Interview with Dr. Phil Parker (creator of Lighting Process) - https://youtu.be/9LURqvYP0-M
🌟 All Healthy Recovery Stories (Playlist) - https://www.youtub...
173: Resolving Grief and Trauma Cured My ME/CFS — Nurse Felicity Read’s Story
Oct 10, 2025Send us a text
In this episode, Felicity Read—a New Zealand nurse who lived through the Christchurch earthquakes—shares how grief and over-responsibility led to ME/CFS, fibromyalgia-level pain, and a relentless push-crash cycle, and what finally brought her to a grounded, joyful life on the other side.
👉 Book a FREE call with Felicity - https://www.longcovidmecfsrecoverycoaching.com/book-a-free-call
CONNECT WITH FELICITY READ:
🌐 Felicity's Website - https://www.longcovidmecfsrecoverycoaching.com
📱 Felicity's FB - https://www.facebook.com/felicity.read.2025
📷 Felicity's IG - https://www.instagram.com/fliss_longcovidcoach
🎥 Felicity's...
172: Dr. Becca Kennedy, MD: Finally, a Science-Backed Way Out of Long Covid
Oct 09, 2025Send us a text
In this video, Dr. Becca Kennedy, MD, shares how the brain creates real body symptoms and what helps them resolve. Dr. Kennedy previously led the Long Covid Clinic at Kaiser Permanente, where she helped many patients return to good health, and now focuses on supporting those with Long Covid and ME/CFS in her private practice.
CONNECT WITH DR. KENNEDY:
👉 Dr. Kennedy's Website - https://resilience-healthcare.com/
👩🏻 Dr. Kennedy's Virtual (Zoom) Classes - https://resilience-healthcare.com/services
🩺 Book an appointment with Dr. Kennedy - https://resiliencehealthcare.practicebetter.io/#/6592104...
171: The 3 Reasons Your Recovery Stalled (And How to Get Unstuck)
Oct 06, 2025Send us a text
In this episode, I share why recovery can stall around “75%” and how to get unstuck. We’ll cover three common reasons your brain still flags a threat, plus simple, practical steps to calm symptoms, build confidence, and keep moving forward.
🌟 Recover Now with Raelan 👉 Join today: http://bit.ly/4lMvVRP
Includes weekly live group coaching + support group.
One-time purchase, access as long as you need it.
OTHER HELPFUL RECOVERY RESOURCES
🏥 FREE Recovery Masterclass — https://cfsrecovery.co/recovery-foundations-849513?el=yt-raelan052&htrafficsource=youtube&hcategory=ambassador&hgoal=foundations
🧡 Freeme App —...
170: Avoid Common ME/CFS & Long Covid Blind Spots | Ellen Alden
Oct 01, 2025Send us a text
In this interview, Ellen Alden shares why resisting symptoms keeps you stuck and how nervous-system safety, micro “on-the-spot” tools, and gentle brain retraining can turn flares into momentum without chasing more programs.
Lean More About Ellen's myCrew community:
👉 https://stress-less-studio.com/recovery-crew
CONNECT WITH ELLEN ALDEN:
🏠 Ellen's Website - https://stress-less-studio.com
👉 Ellen's YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@ellenalden-mind-body-healing
📸 Ellen's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ellen_mindful_healing
👩❤️👩 Ellen's Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ellenaldenmindfulness
👉 Ellen's Long Covid Recovery Story - https://youtu.be...
169: The Hidden Cycle That Keeps Long Covid and ME/CFS Alive
Sep 29, 2025Send us a text
In this episode, I share how to stop symptoms from returning by retraining the brain, breaking the fear cycle, and rewriting your story into one of safety and resilience.
👉 Join Brain Retraining With Raelan: http://bit.ly/4lMvVRP
Includes weekly live group coaching + support group.
One-time purchase, access as long as you need it.
OTHER HELPFUL RECOVERY RESOURCES
🧡 Freeme App - Start Reversing ME/CFS and Long Covid (Even From Bed): https://freemehealth.com/getfreeme
🏥 FREE Recovery Masterclass — https://cfsrecovery.co/recovery-foundations-849513?el=yt-raelan052&htrafficsour...
168: This is How You Turn Off Threat Mode for ME/CFS & Long Covid - Christie Uipi
Sep 23, 2025Send us a text
Christie Uipi, the Executive Director of The Better Mind Center and a psychotherapist specializing in the treatment of chronic pain, anxiety, and depression. Christie is also a recovered chronic pain patient herself. The healing process was so profoundly transformational for her quality of life that she has dedicated her career to supporting others.
In this interview Christie talks about how chronic symptoms aren’t “damage” - they’re reversible threat signals from a braced nervous system, and they change when you lower threat and raise safety repeatedly (tiny reps like speaking reassuran...
167: Is MCAS Behind Your Chronic Fatigue or Long Covid?
Sep 22, 2025Send us a text
In this episode, Kimberly Quirk, Jamie Miller, and Kam Uchihara share how Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) often shows up alongside conditions like ME/CFS and Long COVID, and why understanding it can be a turning point in your recovery.
🌸 Mast Cell Symptom Survey – Do I have MCAS?
🔗 https://mastcell360.com/MCASQuiz
🏠 FREE Mold Toxicity Guide with Quiz – the missing link in many chronic illnesses
👉 https://mastcell360.com/MoldGuide
👉 My guest inteview on Mast Cell 360 channel - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ExXE97hQvkI&list=PLNX_MIJ_pJAaQ...
166: This Heals Faster Than Any Protocol | Faith Canter #longcovid #mecfsrecovery
Sep 17, 2025Send us a text
In this episode, Faith Canter shares how she went from bedbound with ME/CFS, autoimmunity, and thyroid issues to creating a thriving life. She explains the hidden fuels beyond food, the silent drains that keep people stuck, and why fun and simplicity are often the missing pieces in recovery.
👉 Freedom from Fatigue
Online Retreat with Faith Canter, September 22–26, 2025
🔗 https://faithcanter.com/online-retreat/
👩🏻🦰 30-day FREE CFS Program — http://faithcanter.com/sign-up-for-the-30-day-free-chronic-fatigue-syndrome-training/
🩷 Membership Site (FREE for the first 30-days) — https://network-1581987.mn.co/plans/37054?bundle_token=ec4b3a81f9a3901a11dec564494...
165: From Bedbound to Breakthrough: Stuart Porter’s Way Out of ME/CFS
Sep 15, 2025Send us a text
In this episode, Stuart Porter shares how he went from sudden collapse and misdiagnoses to finding a clear path out of ME/CFS through his RESTAND framework.
RESOURCES MENTIONED
🌟 Dan Neuffer’s Recovery Program (ANS Rewire) - https://youtu.be/tkBoSsh_22Q
📖 Reverse Therapy by John Eaton - https://amzn.to/4bAnvI6
🌟 Recover Now with Raelan 👉 Join Brain Retraining 101: http://bit.ly/4lMvVRP
Includes bite-size lessons + weekly live group coaching.
Pay once, access as long as you need it.
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CONNECT W...
164: What Speeds Up (or Slows Down) ME/CFS & Long Covid Recovery | Daniel Lyman, PhD
Sep 15, 2025Send us a text
Daniel Lyman, PhD, psychotherapist and Executive Director of the Mind Body Therapy Center, explains why chronic symptoms like pain, fatigue, and anxiety aren’t just ‘body problems’ - they’re brain and nervous system responses. With insights from his work and his own battle with migraines, Daniel shares simple mindset shifts and practical tools that can open the door to recovery from ME/CFS, Long Covid, and more.
CONNECT WITH DANIEL LYMAN:
🌐 Daniel's Website: https://www.mindbodytherapycenter.org/
📘 Psychology Today Profile: https://tinyurl.com/3aj9y4ha
RESOURCES MENT...
163: NASA Scientist’s Severe Long Covid Recovery (It’s Not What You Think) - Leela O'Brien
Sep 10, 2025Send us a text
In this episode, Leela O’Brien shares her recovery journey after Long Covid left her unable to walk, use her hands, or continue her dream job as a NASA Space Instrument Engineer. Leela shares the unexpected turning point in her recovery, the simple daily shifts that made the biggest impact, and the mindset changes that helped her reconnect with life.
RESOURCES MENTIONED
📖 The Way Out by Alan Gordon - https://amzn.to/3SKZgB0
🧘 Tara Brach and Joe Dispenza
🌟 Recover Now with Raelan 👉 Join Brain Retraining 101: http://bit.ly/4lMvVRP
162: She Tried Everything for Lupus, Mold & Chronic Fatigue… Only This Worked (Lori Clemmons' Story)
Sep 02, 2025Send us a text
In this video, Lori Clemmons shares how she recovered after 25 years of lupus, mold illness, and multiple chemical sensitivities. She goes from bedbound and told to “get used to it” to feeling healthy again, breaking down the limbic system’s role, tiny practices you can apply, and the core foundations of neural retraining.
👉 Book 1:1 session with Lori - https://loriclemmons.com
🎓 Group coaching with Lori - https://loriclemmons.com/ryl-group
MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO:
📕 Rewire Your Wellness: A Guide to Reclaiming Your Life From Chronic Illness, Anxiety, and Pain by Lor...
161: 2 Methods That Cured My ME/CFS in Just 6 Months - Kendall Berry, PhD
Sep 01, 2025Send us a text
In this episode, I talk with physicist Kendall Berry, PhD, about his recovery journey from ME/CFS and how he applied his research skills to build a free tool to help you find the approach that fits you best.
❤️ Kendall’s FREE tool for choosing a recovery program - https://www.mecfsprogramfinder.org/
Get involved in future recovery research studies by filling out this form -https://forms.gle/QypTqzDvdC1rJZ5X6
🌟 Recover Now with Raelan 👉 Join Brain Retraining 101: http://bit.ly/4lMvVRP
Includes bite-size lessons + weekly live group c...
160: Dr. Rachel Hollander, MD: Recovery Can Be Rapid Once You Understand This
Sep 01, 2025Send us a text
In this episode, Dr. Rachel Hollander, MD, shares her 8-year journey with chronic pain. After seeing more than 20 medical professionals without finding answers, she discovered a new approach that transformed both her health and the way she practices medicine.
👉 Book a FREE 15-min call with Dr. Rachel - https://www.hollanderholistichealth.com/appointments
🌐 Dr. Rachel's Website - http://hollanderholistichealth.com
MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO:
📱Try Curable—6 weeks FREE — http://www.curable.com/raelanagle
🧡 Freeme App — Start Reversing ME/CFS and Long Covid (Even From Bed): https://freemeheal...
159: Dr. Cathleen King: Brain Retraining Is NOT Step One - Start Here First #mecfs #longcovid
Aug 23, 2025Send us a text
In this interview, Dr. Cathleen King, Doctor of Physical Therapy, explains why ‘doing more’ can keep you stuck, how nervous-system safety, pattern interrupts, and the right sequence (before brain retraining) to build momentum for ME/CFS, Long-COVID, and chronic symptoms - without adding more protocols.
📗 Get a FREE eBook How Healing Happens by Dr. Cat King - https://www.primaltrust.org/resources/
🌟 Dr. Cat's Primal Trust Membership - https://www.primaltrust.org/?ref=46631-Raelan-Agle
RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE:
❤️ HeartMath device (with ear clip) – 10% off: https://www.heartmath.co...
158: After 7 Years With ME/CFS, I’m Finally Breaking Free (Carolynn Woolstone’s Story)
Aug 22, 2025Send us a text
In this episode, Carolynn Woolstone from Vancouver, Canada shares her 7-year journey with ME/CFS after developing the illness following shingles. Once a full-time teacher and counselor, she’s not yet fully recovered but has made remarkable progress navigating this life-altering shift in her health.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
🌟 How I Recovered from 6 Years of ME/CFS – Dan Neuffer’s Story – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJlBjLL7xGM
🌟 I Went from Bedbound to Better than Before – Alex Howard’s Recovery Story – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=szq7nnYIht8
🌟 Liz Ca...
157: The Recovery Tools That Work for YOU - Nate Singer's Best Advice
Aug 22, 2025Send us a text
In this episode, Nate Singer returns to discuss the common obstacles to recovery and uncover the true root causes of conditions like ME/CFS and Long COVID. After his health completely falling apart and thinking he'd never have a full life again, he reveals the unexpected insights that transformed his life -and how he now helps others do the same.
🌐 CONNECT WITH NATE SINGER:
🔗 Nate's Website — https://www.trewithnate.com
💻 Chronic Conditions Clinic – https://chronicconditionsclinic.com/
🌿 Precision Health Retreats in Mexico – https://www.reprecisionhealth.com/
🧠 Resilient Nervous System Course – https...
156: Dr. David Hanscom: Surgery and Meds DON’T Solve Chronic Symptoms (Here’s What Does)
Aug 09, 2025Send us a text
In this episode, Dr. David Hanscom, MD, explains why chronic pain, anxiety, depression, and medically unexplained symptoms are rooted in threat physiology—and how to escape this trap without surgeries or medications that ignore the root cause and can’t offer a cure.
BOOKS MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE:
📗 Feeling Good by David Burns - https://amzn.to/3J41Jnd
📕 The Biology of Belief by Bruce Lipton, PhD - https://amzn.to/3WLl27P
📗 Back in Control by Dr. David Hanscom, MD - https://amzn.to/47eQlyL
🌟 Self-Directed Reco...
155: Chronic Symptoms Aren’t Random: They’re a Message from Your Nervous System (Junior Ky)
Aug 09, 2025Send us a text
In this episode, Junior Ky shares insights from his daily work supporting people with ME/CFS and Long Covid: why emotional processing matters more than overthinking, how recovery unfolds in stages, why intentions shape outcomes, how to set boundaries wisely, what truly helps children and caregivers, and what support looks like after recovery begins.
🧡 Did you know that when you join the CFS Recovery Academy, both you and the person supporting you get separate coaching calls? Caregivers need a different kind of support than the person going through chronic illness!
154: This Got Me Out of Severe Long Covid: Carissa Conrad, Doctor of Physiotherapy
Aug 04, 2025Send us a text
In this episode, Carissa Conrad, a Doctor of Physical Therapy and Therapeutic Pain Specialist, shares a grounded look at her Long Covid recovery journey, sharing the medications, tools, mindset shifts, and support systems that helped her get her health and her life back.
👉 Get the Vagus Nerve Stimulation Kit - https://carissaconraddpt.com/store/
It’s the most affordable and easy-to-use option Carissa has found on the market… and she’ll help you get started with a free 30-minute Zoom session.
Connect with Carissa Conrad, PT, DPT, TPS:
🌍 Caris...
153: The #1 Mistake People Make With Nervous System Regulation
Aug 04, 2025Send us a text
In this episode, I share why waiting for a crisis to start nervous system regulation isn’t helpful and how practicing simple skills in everyday moments can transform your recovery journey. Learn practical tools to build resilience, stay grounded, and feel more in control, no matter what life brings.
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🌟 Recover Now with Raelan 👉 Join today: http://bit.ly/4lMvVRP
Includes weekly live group coaching + support group.
One-time purchase, access as long as you need it.
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MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
📘 Stop Missing Your Life By Cory Muscara...
What Finally Helped After 25 Years of Chronic Pain, ME/CFS and POTS (Fiona Symington)
Jul 31, 2025Send us a text
In this episode, Fiona Symington from the UK shares how she lived with chronic pain, ME/CFS, and POTS for 25 years — after becoming sick at just 11 years old. Dismissed by the medical system and left with little hope, she eventually stumbled across an unexpected science-based approach to healing and is now fully recovered!
📱 Try Curable App—6 weeks FREE 👉 http://www.curable.com/raelanagle
👉 Check out Living Proof website - https://www.livingproof.org.uk/me-cfs
Living Proof is a UK-based not-for-profit organization passionate about helping people reclaim their lives from ch...
152: Dr. Brad Fanestil, MD: You Can Reverse Chronic Symptoms (Here’s How)
Jul 31, 2025Send us a text
In this episode, Dr. Brad Fanestil explains how chronic symptoms like chronic fatigue and chronic pain are driven by the brain’s protective circuits and why that means they can be fully reversed.
CONNECT WITH DR. BRAD FANESTIL:
🌐 Dr. Brad's Website - https://www.bouldermindbodymedicine.com
👉 Dr. Brad's YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@Dr.Fanestil
📸 Dr. Brad's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dr.fanestil
HELPFUL MIND-BODY RESOURCES:
📱Try Curable—6 weeks FREE — http://www.curable.com/raelanagle
🧡 Freeme App — Start Reversing ME/CFS and Long Covid (Even...
150: This Cause of Long COVID Is Overlooked (But Reversible)
Jul 28, 2025Send us a text
Could childhood trauma be fueling your Long Covid symptoms? I used to think this idea was ridiculous—but the science of the mind-body connection says otherwise. In this video, I explain:
- How trauma can wire your nervous system for chronic symptoms
- Why this doesn’t mean you’re broken (and why it’s good news)
- Simple steps to start calming your body’s alarm system
This might be the missing piece in your recovery puzzle. Watch until the end to learn how to turn off the sy...
149: 20 Years of Severe CFS and Fibromyalgia: These 3 Things Cured Me (Ariel Shutte’s Story)
Jul 28, 2025Send us a text
In this episode, Ariel Schutte shares how she cured her ME/CFS and fibromyalgia after 20 years, and the three key moments that transformed her health and her life.
👉 Personalised Recovery Plan - https://www.cfsrecovery.co/apply-now?el=yt-raelan053&htrafficsource=youtube&hcategory=ambassador&hgoal=application
🏥 FREE Recovery Foundations Masterclass - https://cfsrecovery.co/recovery-foundations-849513?el=yt-raelan052&htrafficsource=youtube&hcategory=ambassador&hgoal=foundations
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
📌 Raelan's Facebook Group - https://facebook.com/groups/healingmecfs
🌟 By Each Other’s Side (Alexandra Albertz) - https://youtu.be/l4PiH17Jd5Y...
148: The Long Covid Recovery Path (Almost) No One Talks About – Suzy Bolt's Story
Jul 28, 2025Send us a text
Suzy Bolt shares how she began to heal after Long Covid - not by searching for a cure, but by slowing down, listening inward, and creating the kind of support she couldn’t find anywhere else.
🩷 Heads-up! There are usually over 150 people on Suzy's live calls, which can surprise some folks who expect a smaller group!
CONNECT WITH SUZY BOLT
🌟 Rest Repair Recover Live Program: https://suzybolt.com/rest-repair-recover
🌿 The Fern Programme: https://suzybolt.com/the-fern-programme
🌐 Suzy’s Website - https://suzybolt.com/
📱 Suzy’s Facebook - https://www...
147: Why Alcohol Temporarily Cures ME/CFS
Jul 21, 2025Send us a text
In this episode, I share the confusing experience of how alcohol made my CFS symptoms disappear—for a night. I dive into why this happens from a nervous system perspective, why it's not a long-term solution, and what it can reveal about the root of chronic symptoms.
👉 FREE 5-day brain retraining Email starter course — simple and actionable steps, straight to your inbox: https://mailchi.mp/raelanagle.com/brain-retraining
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
🧠 Will Brain Training Work for You? Take THIS Test: https://youtu.be/2TX9SeMy-LQ
👉 Symptom Assessor (FRE...
146: The Best Brain Training Tool Is So Simple You’ll Miss It
Jul 16, 2025Send us a text
In this episode, I share a powerful brain retraining tool that’s often overlooked in the search for healing from ME/CFS, Long Covid, or other chronic conditions. Sometimes, the key to progress is closer—and simpler—than we think.
👉 FREE 5-day brain retraining Email starter course — simple and actionable steps, straight to your inbox: https://mailchi.mp/raelanagle.com/brain-retraining
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
📖 The Way Out by Alan Gordon — https://amzn.to/3SKZgB0
👉 Somatic Tracking Exercise with Amari at min 18.23 - https://youtu.be/qPsM51vzlwU
MORE...
145: Dr. Andrea Furlan, MD: Why Your Brain Signals Danger? (The Cure Starts Here!)
Jul 14, 2025Send us a text
In this eye-opening conversation, Dr. Andrea Furlan, MD, a leading expert in chronic pain, explains the root causes of fatigue, pain, brain fog, and other symptoms. She shares how the brain’s alarm system works, why it can misfire, and how it can be retrained, especially in conditions like ME/CFS and Long Covid.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
📙 You're Unique and So Is Your Pain by Dr. Furlan - https://amzn.to/3GF5uyy
📘 Conquer Chronic Pain by Dr. Furlan - https://amzn.to/4eL8B4L
🎥 My interview on...
144: Dr Bruce Hoffman - Why CFS and Chronic Illnesses Are SO Misunderstood
Jul 12, 2025Send us a text
In this episode, Dr. Bruce Hoffman shares what’s really behind conditions like ME/CFS and Long Covid—things most doctors still overlook. We explore the body’s deeper responses to stress, trauma, and environment and how real recovery happens when we support the body’s natural intelligence.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
📘 Your Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk - https://amzn.to/44DBtH1
📕 Polyvagal Theory by Stephen Porges - https://amzn.to/4lzVCVO
📘 Beginner's Guide to Release Trauma by Peter Levine (Somatic Experiencing) — https://amzn.to/3DF...
143: Amari Rejected the Cure at First — But It Gave Her Life Back
Jul 08, 2025Send us a text
Amari Love shares how she got better after being bedbound with severe Long Covid—not by pushing harder, but by doing less, getting gentler, and finally working with the hidden layers she’d been missing.
CONNECT WITH AMARI LOVE
🌐 Amari's Website: http://amarilove.com/
🎦 Amari's YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@amarilovecoaching/
📱 Amari's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amarilovecoaching
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
📘 The Mindbody Prescription by Dr. John Sarno, MD - https://amzn.to/45lBtuQ
📕 Healing Back Pain: The Mind-Body Connection by Dr. John Sarno, MD - ht...
141: Is Nervous System Regulation Work Missing the Root Cause?
Jul 07, 2025Send us a text
What if your favorite calming techniques—like meditation and breathwork—are quietly keeping you stuck? In this episode, I unpack how well-intentioned tools can become a way to endure misaligned lives instead of changing them, and how to know when it’s time to dig deeper.
MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE:
👉 Nicole Sachs – https://youtu.be/gTg-D_Vh0T4
📗 Mind your Body by Nicole Sachs — https://amzn.to/41Pc6SH
👉 Dig Deep for Answers — https://youtu.be/5OBy2OnmIm4
🌹 Rosebud App — https://my.rosebud.app/?discount=raelan
Start for free ✨ Upgra...
142: 4 Steps To Eliminate Symptoms
Jul 07, 2025Send us a text
The key to healing chronic symptoms might not be fighting them—but changing your response. In this episode, I share a four-step approach to help calm your nervous system, break the fear cycle, and finally move forward on your healing journey.
✅ JOIN me live this Tuesday, July 8 at 9 am Pacific for a Q&A with Miguel Bautista—mindset, emotions, flare-ups & more!
👉 https://youtube.com/live/MEK-1CkQOP0
MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE:
📗 The Way Out by Alan Gordon - https://amzn.to/3SKZgB0
⭐ The Golden Rule of CFS Recovery - h...
140: The 3 Habits That Fuel Your Chronic Symptoms
Jul 04, 2025Send us a text
What if the real triggers behind chronic symptoms like ME/CFS and long covid aren’t what you think? In this episode, I reveal the three science-backed habits that keep your nervous system on high alert—and show you how to break the cycle for good.
🧡 Join my FREE 5-Day Email Course — simple and actionable steps, straight to your inbox: https://mailchi.mp/raelanagle.com/brain-retraining
MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE:
📘 Finding Freedom: Escaping From the Prison of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome — https://amzn.to/2LtzBcl
📗 The Way Out by Alan Gordon — h...
139: Why You Should STOP Trying to Recover (It's Holding You Back)
Jul 03, 2025Send us a text
In this episode, I explain why trying too hard to recover might actually be slowing you down. If you’re exhausted from pushing yourself and scared of your symptoms, this will help you rethink your approach and show you how to send the right signals to your nervous system, so it can finally start trusting that things are okay.
👉 My FREE mini 5-day brain retraining email course (simple and actionable) — https://mailchi.mp/raelanagle.com/brain-retraining
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
📖 The Way Out by Alan Gordon - https://amzn.to/3S...
137: Your Recovery Roadmap
Jun 30, 2025Send us a text
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Ever wonder why your recovery seems to stall, even when you’re putting in the work? In this video, I walk you through my 10-year journey with ME/CFS, sharing the key turning points, common pitfalls, and practical shifts that helped me break free from chronic symptoms—and how you can apply these lessons to your own path forward.
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138: I Never Thought This Would Work - But it Cured Me (Zara’s Story)
Jun 30, 2025Send us a text
After 10 years of living with ME/CFS, fibromyalgia, and post-concussion symptoms, Zara Dureno discovered something that changed everything... and gave her health and full life back. In this interview, she shares the practical tools and science-backed hope that led to her full recovery and how she now helps others do the same.
🧘♀️ Zara's FREE Somatic Tracking Meditation - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zuv-s3BfE6w&t=28s
CONNECT WITH ZARA DURENO:
🌐 Zara's Website – https://www.zaradureno.com/
📺 Zara's YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@upliftvirtualtherapy
📕 Zara's Book, Courses...
136: When You See What Your Brain’s Doing, It Rewires Faster (Ariel Garten)
Jun 27, 2025Send us a text
Ariel Garten—neuroscientist, artist, and former psychotherapist—talks about her journey through multiple chemical sensitivities and what inspired her to co-create Muse, the brain-sensing headband.
Muse (you’ve probably heard me mention it—I’ve been using it and loving the results!) lets you actually see when your brain and nervous system are out of balance, and gently helps bring things back to calm. It’s been surprisingly helpful for people with ME/CFS and Long Covid too—as studies show it improve blood flow to the brain, ease stress, and support recove...
135: I’m Doing Everything Right—Why Am I Still Sick?
Jun 24, 2025Send us a text
What if you’re doing everything “right” and still not getting better? In this episode, I break down the real reasons so many people with ME/CFS and Long Covid feel stuck no matter how hard they try, and the steps you can take to finally move forward.
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✅ Brain Retraining 101 for Long Covid and ME/CFS - https://tinyurl.com/brain-training-101
👉 Ongoing support calls EVERY Friday, one purchase, lifetime access.
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MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE
📗 Healing Back Pain: The Mind-Body Connection by Dr. John Sarno, MD - https://amzn.to...
134: A Highly Sensitive Person’s Path Out of ME/CFS (Nicola McDonald’s Story)
Jun 23, 2025Send us a text
Nichola McDonald, a seasoned therapist and lifelong empath, spent 15 years struggling with ME/CFS and the hidden weight of generational trauma before discovering what truly moved the needle in her healing. In this episode, Nichola shares what finally helped her body feel safe enough to recover, why traditional methods fell short, and the lessons she learned along the way.
🧡 Join my FREE 5-Day Brain Retraining Email Course 👉 actionable steps, straight to your inbox https://mailchi.mp/raelanagle.com/brain-retraining
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MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
📕 Elaine Aron, The Highly Sensitive...
133: Why Diagnosis Might Not Matter (When Dealing With Chronic Symptoms)
Jun 23, 2025Send us a text
Struggling with a long list of diagnoses and symptoms that just won’t budge? You’re not alone — and it doesn’t mean your body is broken. In this episode, I explain why chronic symptoms often have less to do with structural “damage” and more to do with how the brain and nervous system work — and what you can do about it.
🧡 Join my FREE 5-Day Brain Retraining Email Course — actionable steps, straight to your inbox
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MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
👉 Is it Neuroplastic? Take...
132: This Helped Former Marine to Cure ME/CFS Quickly (Chris Sykes-Popham)
Jun 20, 2025Send us a text
Chris Sykes-Popham was a Royal Marine Commando, adventure-seeker, and high achiever—until ME/CFS slammed the brakes on his life and he's here to share worked for him, what didn’t, and the biggest lessons from his rapid turnaround.
✅ Check out the Freeme app Chris developed to help others. He designed it so it's easy to use even bedbound and with severe brain fog.
📲 Freeme — ME/CFS Recovery App — The Tools Behind So Many Success Stories
👉 https://freemehealth.com/getfreeme
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131: The Fastest Nervous System Reset For Fight or Flight
Jun 19, 2025Send us a text
Our nervous system is wired to react to danger — real or imagined — with fight/flight/freeze/fawn responses that can keep us stuck in stress and anxiety. But what if most of those threats aren’t actually happening right now?
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
👉 Pierre, is that you? (Brain Retraining Technique) - https://youtu.be/yQiYJpoJbas
🧡 Join my FREE 5-Day Brain Retraining Email Course — simple & actionable steps, straight to your inbox: https://mailchi.mp/raelanagle.com/brain-retraining
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130: How to Reset a Dysregulated Nervous System
Jun 16, 2025Send us a text
What if the key to calming your overwhelmed nervous system was hiding in plain sight? In this episode, I share 3 very simple yet powerful techniques to flip the switch from stress to safety.
🧡 Join my FREE 5-Day Brain Retraining Email Course — actionable steps, straight to your inbox
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MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE
📗 Let them Theory by Mel Robbins - https://amzn.to/44bvzyB
👉 How I Use Muse Athena — https://youtu.be/W_zIPD6j-Rk
🌟 What I Learned Using Muse for 60 Days — htt...
129: How to Know You're FULLY Recovered?
Jun 12, 2025Send us a text
Recovery wasn’t a straight line for me — some days I felt like I’d made it, and other days symptoms would come back out of nowhere. In this episode, I share the quiet signs that helped me know I was truly recovered.
If you’ve ever wondered how to tell when you’re really healed, this one’s for you.
🧡 Join my FREE 5-Day Email Course — simple and actionable steps, straight to your inbox
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✅ Brain Retraining 101 for Long Covid and ME/CFS Recovery...
128: Dr. David Mickel, MD: Thousands Are Getting Cured Quickly #mecfs #longcovid
Jun 10, 2025Send us a text
In this episode, Dr. David Mickel, MD, shares what he’s learned from 25 years of helping people with ME/CFS get their lives back — and explains how tuning into your body’s consciousness can lead to real and lasting recovery.
Book a FREE 15-min consultation with Dr. David Mickel, MD:
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127: Why Your Symptoms Keep Changing (And Why It's A Good Sign)
Jun 09, 2025Send us a text
In this episode, I explain why having a long list of symptoms—no matter how random, intense, or confusing—might actually be a good thing. If your symptoms have you feeling overwhelmed or scared, this will help reframe your experience and give you clarity on what’s really going on underneath—and how to address the nervous system issue driving those symptoms.
👉 My FREE mini 5-day brain retraining email course (simple and actionable) — https://mailchi.mp/raelanagle.com/brain-retraining
✅ Freeme: ME/CFS & Long Covid Recovery App 📲 that includes the tools behind many...
126: The Key to Recovery (Almost) Everyone is Missing
Jun 05, 2025Send us a text
In this episode, I share the one critical piece of recovery that even many brain retraining experts overlook—your emotional reservoir. Whether you’re healing from ME/CFS, Long Covid, or another mindbody condition, this insight can change everything.
✅ Join My Brain Retraining 101 Program for Long Covid and ME/CFS Recovery — https://tinyurl.com/brain-training-101
👉 Ongoing support calls EVERY Friday, one purchase, lifetime access.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
🌟 My Interview with Dr. Howard Schubiner: https://youtu.be/cd1d999Oe6M
🌟 My Interview with Nicole Sachs: https://youtu.be...
125: She Could Barely Walk. Now She’s 90% Back (Yulie’s Story)
Jun 04, 2025Send us a text
Following a sudden onset of fatigue, tingling, tinnitus, and dizzying crashes in April 2023, Yulie Antia not only watched her health spiral but also lost her job—and eventually her home country—before her husband quit his job to become her caregiver. In this episode, Yulie breaks down the exact steps and mindset shifts that clawed her way back to 80% recovery.
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MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
✅ The Gupta Program — https://guptap...
124: Bedbound for 6 Months — Then Made Real Progress in Just One Week (Juliane Johnson)
Jun 02, 2025Send us a text
Following a concussion, Juliane Johnsen developed debilitating symptoms—extreme light and sound sensitivity, exhaustion, and anxiety—that left her unable to function. She spent months in total darkness, isolated and hopeless, feeling her life slip away… until something shifted. In this episode, she shares what helped her begin to get her life back.
CONNECT WITH JULIANE JOHNSEN:
👉 Juliane's Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/yojupeople
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
🏠 Recovery Stories playlist — https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNX_MIJ_pJAbU_Dnavpd7KLyhJTK7qy78
👉 Amari's Take on Using Teddy Bears fo...
123: The 5-Step Process That Helps Eliminate Symptoms
May 29, 2025Send us a text
If your symptoms won’t shift no matter what you try, you’re not alone — and it might not be because you’re doing anything wrong. In this video, I walk you through a science-backed approach used at the Pain Psychology Center that’s helped thousands break free from chronic symptoms — and you can start it from home, for free.
I also share results from a Boulder study where 66% of people using this method became symptom-free or nearly symptom-free in just 30 days — and break down the exact five steps they followed so you can try...
122: Why You Nervous System Wants You to Stay Sick
May 28, 2025Send us a text
If it feels like your symptoms won’t budge—no matter what you try—there might be a deeper reason. In this video, we explore how the brain’s default settings are wired for safety, not thriving, and why that can keep even the most determined people stuck in chronic symptoms.
You’ll learn what those settings are, why they’re so powerful, and the specific steps you can take to gently interrupt them and support real change.
👉 My FREE mini 5-day brain retraining email course (simple and actionable) — https://mailchi.m...
121: Cured After 34 Years of ME/CFS—But You Can Recover Quickly: Nicol’s Story
May 26, 2025Send us a text
In this episode, Nicol McGough shares her story of recovering from ME/CFS and fibromyalgia after being sick for 34 years. From her days as a competitive athlete to decades of confusion, misdiagnosis, and despair, Nicole now lives completely symptom-free—and is here to share what finally helped, what kept her stuck, and what she wishes she knew earlier.
👉 My FREE mini 5-day brain retraining email course (simple and actionable) — https://mailchi.mp/raelanagle.com/brain-retraining
✅ Join My Brain Retraining 101 Program for Long Covid and ME/CFS Recovery — https://tinyurl.com/brain-t...
120: Got Sick After the Booster — This Brought Her Back (Juliet Marie Stein)
May 23, 2025Send us a text
In this episode, Juliet Marie Stein shares how a mix of five vaccines triggered a dramatic health crash that left her unable to walk, numb from the waist down, and dismissed by doctors. With no clear diagnosis and symptoms that defied explanation, she forged her own recovery path to full recovery.
👉 My FREE mini 5-day brain retraining starter email course (simple and actionable) — https://mailchi.mp/raelanagle.com/brain-retraining
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
📖 The Way Out by Alan Gordon — https://amzn.to/3SKZgB0
🎧 Interview with Jackie Baxter (founder of Th...
119: Somatic Tracking That Works for Long Covid & ME/CFS
May 22, 2025Send us a text
In this episode, I walk you through the basics of somatic tracking—what it is, when to use it, and exactly how to do it step by step. Whether you’re facing ME/CFS, Long Covid, or any condition driven by nervous system dysregulation, this is your how-to guide for making somatic tracking work for you.
👉 My FREE mini 5-day brain retraining email course (simple and actionable) — https://mailchi.mp/raelanagle.com/brain-retraining
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
⭐ The Golden Rule of CFS Recovery — https://youtu.be/xOPJowe76mY
📘 Puppy B...
118: Told “It’s Just Anxiety”—What Finally Helped Colin Recover from Long Covid
May 21, 2025Send us a text
Colin Ojah-Maharaj from Ontario, Canada, was fit and driven—until Long Covid turned his life upside down. Doctors couldn’t help, and the symptoms were terrifying. Then one YouTube video changed everything, and he found a path that led him back to full health.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
✅ CFS Recovery (affiliate link) — https://www.cfsrecovery.co/3?am_id=RaelanAcademy
🏥 Recovery Foundations Masterclass — https://www.cfsrecovery.co/2?am_id=raelan
🏠 Junior Ky's Recovery Story — https://youtu.be/mkanLlkCL54
🏠 Adrianne Sist's Story (Colin’s Coach) — https://youtu.be/BOluf6Ai7XU
👉 In...
117: Are 5 F's Getting in the Way of Your Recovery?
May 20, 2025Send us a text
In this episode, I’m breaking down five common nervous system responses that tend to show up when symptoms hit. They’re totally normal—but they can accidentally keep symptoms stuck. You’ll learn how to recognize them and start moving past them.
👉 My FREE mini 5-day brain retraining starter email course (simple and actionable) — https://tinyurl.com/brain-training-101
🧠 Join My Brain Retraining 101 Program — https://bit.ly/BT101Raelan
Ongoing support calls EVERY Friday, one purchase lifetime access.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
👉 Try Curable—6 weeks FREE: http://www.curabl...
116: Lived With ME/CFS for 32 Years… Then Found a Way Out (Anna Grear Q&A)
May 19, 2025Send us a text
In this Facebook Q&A session, Anna Grear answers your questions about ME/CFS and Long Covid, drawing from her 32-year recovery journey.
💻 Join my free Facebook group (13K Members and counting) - https://www.facebook.com/groups/healingmecfs
CONNECT WITH ANNA GREAR:
🏠 Anna's Website — https://www.hypnocatalyst.com/
🎙 Anna's Podcast (The Fatigue Files) - https://www.buzzsprout.com/2113402
📱 Anna's Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/anna_grear
👉 Anna's Course: 'Somatic Liberation: The Deep Intelligence Healing System' - https://www.hypnocatalyst.com/about-somatic-liberation-the-deep-intelligence-healing-system/
(£200 off right now—your body’s...
115: What’s Actually Keeping You Stuck? | Facebook Q&A Replay with Miguel Bautista
May 14, 2025Send us a text
In this episode, Miguel is back for a second live Q&A session inside my Facebook group. Miguel answers real-time questions from the community covering recovery plateaus, food sensitivities, fear of crashing, and how to stop chasing symptoms.
✅ Join my supportive Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/healingmecfs
👉 Miguel answers your questions every Tuesday under his “Q&A” post.
He also does a live video Q&A once a month!
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
✅ Recovery Foundations Masterclass — https://www.cfsrecovery.co/2?am_id=raelan
✅ CFS Reco...
114: 75,000+ People Recovered—Here’s How It Works (Dr. Phil Parker)
May 13, 2025Send us a text
In this episode, Dr. Phil Parker, PhD—creator of the Lightning Process—explains what this recovery approach really is, what it’s not, and why it shows up in so many ME/CFS and Long Covid recovery stories.
With 75,000+ people trained across 22 countries and 18 peer-reviewed studies, this conversation dives into how the Lightning Process works, what’s often misunderstood about it, and how to know if it might be the right fit for you.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
✅ Research papers on Lightning Process — https://lightningprocess.com/research/
📕 The Lightning P...
113: This Cured Aly John’s SEVERE Long Covid (After 2 Years of Suffering)
May 10, 2025Send us a text
In this episode, Aly John shares her journey from severe long covid, including the horrific depression, misdiagnoses, and breakthroughs that helped her recover. She opens up about how Christian faith, nervous system work, and small daily shifts led her back to health.
CONNECT WITH ALY JOHN
📷 Aly's Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/birthed.in.truth
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
👦 Roberto's Recovery Story — https://youtu.be/34Sy8DDU8Q8
🌟 All Health Recovery Stories — https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNX_MIJ_pJAbU_Dnavpd7KLyhJTK7qy78
👉 Barbara O’Neil
👉 Dr. P...
112: Long Covid Recovery Often Means Leaving the System That Made You Sick (Dr. Deepak Ravindran, MD)
May 06, 2025Send us a text
In this episode, Dr. Deepak Ravindran, MD shares how chronic pain, long covid, and ME/CFS can be treated through a modern, trauma-informed lens that goes far beyond prescribing medication.
⭐ Dr. Deepak's YouTube channel — https://www.youtube.com/@drdeepakravindran
🎤 Dr. Deepak's Pain speak Podcast — https://deepakravindran.co.uk/podcast/
RESOURCES:
📱 Recovery app on your phone? Try Curable—6 weeks FREE: http://www.curable.com/raelanagle
📘 The Pain-Free Mindset by Deepak Ravindran, MD — https://amzn.to/42mHLeL
📗 Seven And A Half Lessons About The Brain by Lisa Feldman Barret —...
111: Brain Training For Beginners
May 05, 2025Send us a text
In this episode, I break brain retraining all down into 7 simple, easy to remember principles that explain why symptoms show up, how to retrain your brain, and what actually helps turn symptoms off for good. Whether you're dealing with ME/CFS, Long Covid, or another condition rooted in nervous system dysregulation, this is your crash course and your starting point.
👉 My FREE mini 5-day brain retraining starter E-MAIL course (simple and actionable) — ttps://mailchi.mp/raelanagle.com/brain-retraining
🧠 Join My Brain Retraining 101 Course — https://bit.ly/BT101Raelan
Get lifeti...
110: A New Way to Support Your Nervous System — Backed by a Long Covid Study
May 02, 2025Send us a text
In this episode, I dive into Muse S Athena—the newest version of the brain-sensing headband. I walk through what’s new, how it compares to Gen 2, what makes it different (hello, brain blood flow tracking!), and why it’s become a daily must-have in my nervous system and brain retraining practice.
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The study tested the Muse-S™ brain-sensing headband on 45 patients with long covid over 180 days. Participants used the device daily for 90 days, with another 90 days...
109: The Emotional Work That Leads to Chronic Illness Recovery (Nicole Sachs)
Apr 28, 2025Send us a text
In this episode, therapist and bestselling author Nicole Sachs shares what chronic symptoms are really trying to tell us, and how to finally get free. We talk about symptom imperatives, emotional reservoirs, the protective role of pain, and why fear—not damage—keeps symptoms chronic.
RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
📗 Mind your Body by Nicole Sachs — https://amzn.to/41Pc6SH
🧡 JournalSpeak — https://www.yourbreakawake.com/journalspeak
🏕️ Heal with Nicole Community (Monthly Zooms, live Q&As, and peer community) — https://www.yourbreakawake.com/membership
👉 Annual 5-day retreat at O...
108: How to Rewire a Brain Stuck in Fear and Pain (Dr. Tovah Goldfine)
Apr 25, 2025Send us a text
In this episode, Dr. Tovah Goldfine shares a fresh approach to recovering from chronic pain, autoimmune symptoms, and nervous system overload—one that goes beyond traditional treatments. She reveals what most people overlook and the daily shifts that can change everything.
CONNECT WITH DR. TOVAH
👉 Dr. Tovah's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@tmsroundtable5906
🌐 Dr. Tovah's Website: https://www.drtovah.com
📸 Dr. Tovah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tmsroundtable
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
📖 Anatomy of an Illness as Perceived by the Patient by Norman Cousins - https://amzn...
107: After 3 Years of Long Covid… What Finally Helped Jon (aka Babycakes Romero)
Apr 21, 2025Send us a text
In this episode, London based photographer shares his recovery story after a 3-year downward spiral with Long Covid and ME/CFS. From trying everything (including treatments that made him worse) to finally discovering a nervous system approach that changed everything—this is a raw, honest, and surprisingly funny journey back to health.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
✅ FREE Recovery Foundations Masterclass — https://www.cfsrecovery.co/2?am_id=raelan
🌐 CFS Recovery with Miguel Bautista (affiliate link) — https://www.cfsrecovery.co/3?am_id=RaelanAcademy
📘 You Are the Placebo by Dr. Joe Dispenza —...
106: 20 Years Sick… What Finally Helped Might Surprise You (Michele Flores) #mecfs
Apr 18, 2025Send us a text
In this episode, Michele Flores shares her recovery journey after decades of chronic migraine, chronic fatigue syndrome, and a major setback following a vaccine injury: the 10 programs she tried, what helped, what didn’t, and how she’s now helping others fast-track their recovery through a supportive community.
CONNECT WITH MICHELE:
🌐 Michele’s Facebook group — https://www.facebook.com/groups/1343567669676284/
📸 Michele's Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/Conquerchronicillness
👉 Michele's YT channel — https://www.youtube.com/@Conquerchronicillness
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
👉 Free Practice Playlists on YT: https://www.youtube.com/@Conquerc...
105: The Recovery Mistake That Cost Me 10 Years (Don’t Do This)
Apr 16, 2025Send us a text
When navigating a condition like ME/CFS or Long Covid, the standard advice from well-meaning doctors can sometimes do more harm than good. In this video, I share three vital things you need to know to successfully take control of your recovery journey.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
👉 From Severe to Back at Work in 4 Months – Adrianne Sist’s Long Covid Recovery: https://youtu.be/BOluf6Ai7XU
👉 My Full Recovery Story – https://youtu.be/rEEga_WUS0w
🌐 Dr. Bruce Hoffman, MD (interview coming soon!) — https://www.drbrucehoffman.c...
104: 10 Years of ME/CFS—Cured in Just 1 Year: My Full Recovery Story
Apr 12, 2025Send us a text
This episode includes parts of my personal story I’ve never shared publicly, and is also a tribute to my mother, who lived with CFS and never recovered. I hope it gives you clarity, hope, and the reminder that it is possible to get your life back, and that you can get there.
👉 Watch the first lesson of my Brain Retraining 101 Course here — https://youtu.be/CSqKh_erAlM
🎓 My Brain Training 101 Course — Get lifetime access with a one-time purchase + ongoing support calls every Friday — https://bit.ly/BT101Raelan
MENTI...
103: What Actually Helps People Recover from ME/CFS & Long Covid (Ashok Gupta)
Apr 10, 2025Send us a text
In this episode, Ashok Gupta breaks down how the Gupta Program actually works and clears up some common myths about brain retraining—especially when it comes to recovery from ME/CFS and long covid.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
👦🏻 Gupta's Program — https://guptaprogram.com/aff/825
✅ FREE 28-day trial (no credit card needed)
👉 Available in 8 Languages! English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Hebrew and Finnish
📚 The Emotional Brain by Joseph LeDoux — https://amzn.to/47ecrz2
RELATED INTERVIEWS:
📌 My First Interview with Ashok — https://youtu.be/gZ9Y5svrsmY
📌 Ashok T...
102: Samantha Recovered from ME/CFS After 5 Years — Here’s How
Apr 08, 2025Send us a text
In this episode, Samantha Keen shares her 20+ year journey of researching and recovering from chronic illnesses—including Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Long Covid, and burnout. She opens up about her personal experiences, the importance of energy management, and offers practical steps to support your recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
📘 Reclaiming Vitality: A Healing Journey Through Chronic Fatigue and Burnout By Samantha Keen - https://amzn.to/4cau7P8
CONNECT WITH SAMANTHA:
🌐 Samantha's Website — https://samanthakeen.com/
📸 Samantha's Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/keen_samantha/
👉 Samantha's YT Channel — https://w...
101: What Finally Helps When Nothing Else Works (Dr. David Clarke, MD)
Mar 27, 2025Send us a text
In this episode, Dr. David Clarke, MD, shares what he's learned from treating over 7,000 patients with unexplained symptoms—and why so many people are misdiagnosed or left without answers.
If you’ve ever been told “nothing’s wrong” while still feeling awful, this one is for you.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
📗 They Can’t Find Anything Wrong by Dr. David Clarke — https://amzn.to/4ix9ZJq
🌐 ATNS (Association for Treatment of Neuroplastic Symptoms) — https://www.symptomatic.me
✅ Take Self Quiz — https://www.symptomatic.me/quiz
📱 6 Weeks of Cura...
100: Retrain Your Brain to Break FREE from Severe Long Covid & CFS Freeze
Mar 19, 2025Send us a text
Severe symptom flares can feel like you’re trapped—frozen in place with no way out. But what if I told you there’s a clear roadmap to move through these phases and break free? In this video, I share cutting-edge insights from Alan Gordon’s research on the freeze response and the three phases you need to navigate to get unstuck.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
🧠 Try Brain Training 101 For Long Covid & ME/CFS with Raelan — https://bit.ly/BT101Raelan Lifetime access with a one-time purchase + ongoing support calls every F...
99: The Golden Rule of CFS Recovery
Mar 17, 2025Send us a text
With so much information (and misinformation) out there, recovery can feel overwhelming. But what if I told you the most successful path to recovery could be summed up in just one sentence? Spoiler: it can. And that’s exactly what I break down in this episode.
👉📱 Recovery app on your phone! Try Curable—6 weeks FREE: http://www.curable.com/raelanagle
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
👩🏻🦱 Adrianne Sist's Recovery Story — https://youtu.be/BOluf6Ai7XU
📈 FREE Recovery Master Class —https://www.cfsrecovery.co/2?am_id=raelan
👨⚕️ Dr. Howard Schubiner, MD (Recovery In...
98: From Severe to Back at Work in 4 Months – Adrianne Sist’s Long Covid Recovery
Mar 11, 2025Send us a text
In this episode, Adrienne Sist shares how she went from 10 diagnoses (Post-viral chronic fatigue syndrome, Dysautonomia, POTS - Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Somatic Symptom Disorder, Severe Depression, Chronic Lyme disease, Adrenal fatigue and
Epstein-Barr virus and Hormonal imbalances) to full recovery.
✅ FREE Recovery Foundations Masterclass — https://www.cfsrecovery.co/2?am_id=raelan
✅ Check out the CFS Recovery Academy and work with Adrianne Sist as your coach
🌟 https://www.cfsrecovery.co/3?am_id=RaelanAcademy
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
📘 Unlearn Your Anxiety and Depression by...
97: Your Long Covid and CFS Recovery Questions—Answered by Rebecca Tolin
Mar 10, 2025Send us a text
In this special Q&A, Rebecca Tolin answers your biggest questions on ME/CFS, long covid, and nervous system regulation. From overcoming setbacks to rewiring the brain for recovery, Rebecca shares practical tools and insights that helped her fully recover after 13 years of illness.
👉 Be Your Own Medicine course (affiliate link) — http://rebeccatolin.com/raelan
Didn’t get to ask Rebecca a question? Here are two more opportunities:
👉 Tuesday, March 11 from 10 am - 11:30 am Pacific Time
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96: Could These Be Fueling Your ME/CFS? (When Brain Training Isn’t Enough) – Dr. Evan Hirsch, MD
Mar 05, 2025Send us a text
In this episode, Dr. Evan Hirsch, MD shares his own experience with chronic fatigue and how it led him to develop The Energy MD Method, a 4-step process for resolving chronic fatigue, ME/CFS, Long Covid, and fibromyalgia.
He explains why recovery feels so confusing, the five hidden causes behind fatigue (The Toxic 5), and why some treatments make people feel worse instead of better.
If you've been stuck, frustrated, or wondering why nervous system retraining alone isn’t enough, this conversation is for you.
🌟 Dr. Evan's FREE Onlin...
95: Brain Training with Muse (What I Learned After 3 Months)
Mar 03, 2025Send us a text
In this episode, I share my three-month journey with the Muse S Gen 2 headband. I cover what Muse is, how it works, its uses, and my personal pros and cons.
🧘🏼♀️ Choose Muse — https://choosemuse.com/raelan
Unlock 15% off the Muse EEG Headband by tapping the link ⤴️
Watch my first video about Muse: https://youtu.be/Q_-rzJVRLeU
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✅ Sign up for my 5 day FREE brain training E-mail mini-course to learn the basics (simple and actionable) 👉 https://mailchi.mp/raelanagle.com/brain-retraining
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94: Your Brain Can Keep You Sick: How to Break Free | Dr. Howard Schubiner, MD
Feb 27, 2025Send us a text
In this episode, Dr. Howard Schubiner, MD, shares eye-opening insights into how the brain keeps chronic symptoms like ME/CFS and Long Covid stuck in a loop—and, most importantly, how to break free. We dive into the science of mind-body medicine, the hidden role of fear, and practical steps to rewire the brain for recovery.
👨⚕️ Dr. Howard Schubiner's FREE Course on Brain Retraining for Chronic Pain — https://www.coursera.org/learn/reign-of-pain
CONNECT WITH DR. HOWARD SCHUBINER, MD:
🌐 Dr. Schubiner's Website (research, books and other resources) — https://unlearnyourpain.co...
93: What If Your Illness Isn’t What You Think? (Dr. Samuel Mann, MD)
Feb 24, 2025Send us a text
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In this episode, Dr. Samuel Mann challenges conventional wisdom on chronic illness, revealing how hidden, repressed emotions can drive conditions like hypertension, ME/CFS, and migraines—offering a groundbreaking perspective on the mind-body connection
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92: How the Brain Fuels Symptoms & How to Rewire It (with Rebecca Tolin)
Feb 20, 2025Send us a text
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91: Danny Lost Use of His Arms—Now Fully Recovered (Severe CFS & RSI Story)
Feb 11, 2025Send us a text
In this episode, Danny Mangan from County Cavan, Ireland, shares his powerful recovery story from chronic pain and fatigue after years of struggling with repetitive strain injury (RSI) and nerve damage that left him unable to use his arms.
CONNECT WITH DANNY MANGAN:
🌐 Danny's Website — https://manganmbr.com
👉 Danny's YT Channel — https://www.youtube.com/@manganmbr/
📸 Danny's Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/dmanganmbr/
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
📕 When the Body Says No by Gabor Mate — https://amzn.to/3wxkWHq
🌐 Mind Body Reconnect (Clare Caldwell) — https://youtu.be/v11Az-dU...
90: From Bedridden to Reclaiming Her Life: Raha Saber's CFS Recovery Story
Feb 05, 2025Send us a text
In this episode, Raha Saber shares her recovery story from severe CFS and Sjögren's syndrome.
CONNECT WITH RAHA SABER:
🌐 Raha's YouTube Channel — https://www.youtube.com/@mysjogrensjourney
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
📕 When the Body Says No by Gabor Mate - https://amzn.to/3wxkWHq
🌐 Beyond Sjorgens (Jeremy Guth) FREE consultation - https://www.beyondsjogrens.com
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✅ Sign up for my 5 day FREE brain training E-mail mini-course to learn the basics (simple and actionable) 👉 https://mailchi.mp/raelanagle.com/brain-retraining
OTHER HELPFUL RECOVERY RESOURCES...
89: Effective Strategies for ME/CFS and Long Covid Recovery (Q&A with Miguel Bautista)
Jan 28, 2025Send us a text
Join Miguel Bautista, founder of @cfsrecovery for a FREE Live Training on Jan 29, 2025, where he'll share the 7 Critical Shifts for recovering from CFS and Long Covid.
👉 Plus, get a FREE 7-day trial to Recovery Academy!
🗓️ When: January 29th at 10AM PDT | 1PM EST | 7PM CET
💻 Register for FREE here: https://www.cfsrecovery.co/4?am_id=Raelan_7_Shifts
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In this video, I share a recent Q&A from my FB group with Miguel Bautista (CFS Recovery). He talks about his recovery journey, tips for managing ME/CFS symptoms...
90: From 18 Hours in Bed to Thriving—Simon’s CFS Breakthrough
Jan 28, 2025Send us a text
In this episode, Simon Pimenta shares how he rewired his body's operating system from fear to trust, turning a life of 18-hour bedridden days into a full, vibrant recovery.
👉 Simon's FREE group coaching — https://mecfsexplored.com/resilience-group-coaching
CONNECT WITH SIMON PIMENTA
🌐 Simon's Website — https://mecfsexplored.com
📺 Simon's YouTube — https://www.youtube.com/@MECFSExplored
👥 Simon's FB Group — https://www.facebook.com/groups/1002490006565519
📱 Simon's TikTok — https://www.tiktok.com/@mecfsexplored
📸 Simon's Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/mecfsexplored/
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
👩 Clare Caldwell — https://youtu.be/v11Az-dUKfA
👨 Ky...
88: Even If You’re Severe, You Can Heal (Amari Love)
Jan 17, 2025Send us a text
In this episode, Amari Love is back to share her insights on the mind-body connection, the power of emotional healing, and practical strategies for navigating chronic illness like ME/CFS and Long Covid, and fostering self-love.
CONNECT WITH AMARI LOVE
📱 Amari's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amarilovecoaching
🌐 Amari's Website: https://amari.love
🎦 Amari's YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@amarilovecoaching/
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
📺 A Lifeline in Long Covid Hell: How Becky Sharpe Fully Recovered: https://youtu.be/LDGcduFqdhk
🎥 Chronic Pain Science Short Video - https...
87: Near Death to Vibrant Health: Alysa's Insights on Light and Long Covid Healing
Jan 13, 2025Send us a text
In this episode, Alysa Rushton opens up about her healing journey, sharing the unexpected practices and mindset shifts that helped her bounce back from chronic Long Covid symptoms and find vitality again.
CONNECT WITH ALYSA RUSHTON:
👉 Alysa's YouTube — https://www.youtube.com/@AlysaRushtonEnergy
🎁 Free Gift from Alysa — https://www.raiseyourvibrationtoolkit.com
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
👉 Alysa's Near-Death Experience with interview with Alex Ferrari - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Eh7fN7pyu0
📕 The Biology of Belief — Bruce Lipton https://amzn.to/3WLl27P
📘 The Hidden Life of Tr...
86: 2 Decades of ME/CFS—Gone in 6 Months: Eric's Story of Restoring His True Self
Jan 11, 2025Send us a text
Eric Blomquist, a talented artist and animator (and dad of two), shares his 20-year battle with ME/CFS, how it escalated to Long Covid, and the steps he took to transform his life, restoring his authentic self and health.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
✅ Miguel's FREE Recovery Foundations Masterclass — https://www.cfsrecovery.co/2?am_id=raelan
🧑🏫 CFS Recovery Academy — https://www.cfsrecovery.co/3?am_id=RaelanAcademy
📈 Data-driven, Personalised 1:1 Program — https://www.cfsrecovery.co/1?am_id=RaelanPlatinum
🍃 Calm App - https://www.calm.com/
▶️ https://youtu.be/tZURYiY1e...
85: The Surprising Factors in Nate Singer’s Recovery from ME/CFS
Jan 10, 2025Send us a text
In this episode, Nate Singer talks about his long journey with chronic pain, long covid and ME/CFS, the unexpected tools and insights that helped him heal and fully recover.
CONNECT WITH NATHAN SINGER:
🌐 Nate's Website — https://www.trewithnate.com
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
👉 FREE 5-day brain retraining E-MAIL course (simple and actionable) — https://mailchi.mp/raelanagle.com/brain-retraining
📘 The Way Out by Alan Gordon, PhD — https://amzn.to/3SKZgB0
OTHER MENTIONS OF IFS RECOVERY ("PARTS WORK"):
Lucy Feighery — https://youtu.be/Lwvh3rWRnpM
Ma...
84: ME/CFS for 4 Decades: Catherine Johns Fully Recovered at 75!
Jan 09, 2025Send us a text
In this episode, Catherine Johns shares her inspiring 43-year journey with ME/CFS, from being bedbound and misunderstood to achieving full recovery at 75, offering hope and insights for others on similar paths.
📗 Maggie, a novel by Catherine Johns — https://amzn.to/40hUsqd
ALSO MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
👉 Jennifer's Story — https://youtu.be/vhdgzbLYubw
🧡 All Recovery Stories Playlist —https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNX_MIJ_pJAbU_Dnavpd7KLyhJTK7qy78
3 RECOVERY PROGRAMS CATHERINE TRIED:
👉 DNRS Program — https://retrainingthebrain.com
💻 Jason’s I Can Thrive Program — https://icanthri...
83: The Turning Point in Hector’s Journey to Full Recovery from CFS
Jan 08, 2025Send us a text
In this episode, Hector Russell shares his intense experience on a hiking trip in Patagonia that led to a series of health challenges, including chronic fatigue. He talks about how he managed his condition, overcame the difficulties, and eventually found a new path in life after making a full recovery.
CONNECT WITH HECTOR RUSSELL:
📱 Hector's Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/hectorsherbs
🌐 Hector's Website — https://www.hectorsherbs.com/
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
📺 From FREEZE Response to FREEDOM: How Frances Conquered CFS and 3 Half-Marathons - https://youtu.be/acWL9FBKr3o
82: From Rock Bottom to Curing CFS and Long Covid: Matthew Hurtado
Jan 07, 2025Send us a text
In this episode, Matthew Hurtado shares his journey through chronic illnesses that left him unable to work and led to bankruptcy, ultimately achieving a full recovery over 6 years.
Book a FREE 15-min breakthrough SESSION with Matthew:
👉 https://joyful-sable-138bf8.netlify.app/
📗 Empowered By God by Frederick L. Rawson (FREE BOOK) — https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YB9P0nvtL2fXDrdlC5wxueRry1ppWXZ8/view
CONNECT WITH MATTHEW DAVID HURTADO:
🌐 Matthew's ME/CFS Website — https://www.nomorecfs.com
🌟 Matthew's YT Channel — https://www.youtube.com/@allow321/
🌐 Matthew's Chri...
81: Recovery Themes from 200 Interviews: What ACTUALLY Works
Jan 06, 2025Send us a text
In this episode, I share recovery insights from 200 interviews, including what doesn’t work and what does for healing from chronic fatigue, long covid, and nervous system conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
👩⚕️ Dr. Rebecca Kennedy, MD — https://youtu.be/9Xls0rxJGo4
👨⚕️ Dr. Will Bostock, MD — https://youtu.be/E4_2TNdpdiU
👩⚕️ Dr. Katie Brown, MD — https://youtu.be/dWdvC2SS75M
💰 Dr. Eleanor Stein, MD, Recovery on a Budget — https://youtu.be/raU3tFK0wTA
📘 The Way Out by Alan Gordon, PhD — https://amzn.to/3SKZgB0
🏠 Alan Gordon's FREE Online Chronic Pain...
80: Victory Over ME/CFS: David Staunton's Full Recovery
Jan 03, 2025Send us a text
In this episode, David Staunton from Copenhagen, Denmark, shares his journey of overcoming ME/CFS and other health challenges, going from being bedbound to completed (wow!!) 35 half marathons.
CONNECT WITH DAVID STAUNTON:
📱 David's Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/theradicalhealthcoach
🌐 David's Website — https://www.theradicalhealthcoach.com
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
👨 Iñigo San Millán's Research — https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Inigo-San-Millan
👦🏻 How to Use Fitness Trackers — https://youtu.be/vydDU7UTRfM
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OTHER HELPFUL RESOURCES:
👨⚕️ Dr. Schubiner's FREE course — https://www.coursera.org/learn/reign-of-pain
📈 Ac...
79: Ease Into Healing: A Headband to Calm Fight or Flight
Jan 02, 2025Send us a text
In this episode, I talk about a game-changing tool that helps calm the mind, regulate the nervous system, and support recovery—sharing how it’s transformed my daily routine.
🧘🏼♀️ Choose Muse — https://choosemuse.com/raelan
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How Muse Supports Recovery for ME/CFS and Long Covid?
Muse’s technology supports recovery by improving sleep, managing stress, and enhancing mental clarity with real-time feedback and guided practices:
- Tracking: Monitor brain activity, heart rate, and sleep to understand...