The Chronic Illness Recovery Podcast

Episoade

• 
  Episode 209 - What to Do When Life Derails Your M.E/CFS Recovery 14.09.2026 9min

  What to do after a setback You’ve been working hard on your recovery. Things finally start moving forward.Then life happens.Stress. Family. Work. An unexpected situation. A difficult few weeks.And suddenly it feels like everything you worked so hard for has disappeared.Your brain starts saying:“I’m back at square one.”But are you really?I answer that in my latest podcast and show you what to focus on when life gets in the way and you feel like your recovery has gone backwards.If you’ve had a setback recently, I think this one will really help.   Here are 4 ways we can help. 1. Join our free community to meet others, be inspired, and get more recovery info - https://www.facebook.com/groups/cfshealthrecoveryhub  2. Watch the newly released past members "Guest Panel" Workshop where they share their top 5 recovery secrets - https://www.cfshealth.com/guestpanelreplay  3. Get our free most popular recovery trainings:- Find your baseline - Stop pushing and crashing - https://www.cfshealth.com/baseline - The 3 stages of recovery and what to do in each one - https://www.cfshealth.com/the3stages - The "9 do's and don’ts" PDF - to decrease symptoms and improve energy - https://www.Cfshealth.com/pdf  4. Want to help professionally with a step-by-step recovery plan specific to you? Fill out the application form and the team will send you the details - https://www.cfshealth.com/form 
• 
  Episode 208 - Top 10 M.E/CFS Recovery Questions Everyone Wants Answered 07.09.2026 32min

  10 M.E/CFS questions I hear every week After 17 years of helping people with M.E/CFS, there are certain questions I hear over and over again.Can I actually recover?Why am I not getting better even though I’m trying everything?Am I doing too much… or not enough?How do I know if I’m actually improving?And how long is this going to take?So I decided to sit down and answer 10 of the biggest M.E/CFS recovery questions in one podcast.If you’ve been confused about what you should actually be focusing on, there’s a good chance I answer something you’ve been wondering about.Here are 4 ways we can help. 1. Join our free community to meet others, be inspired, and get more recovery info - https://www.facebook.com/groups/cfshealthrecoveryhub  2. Watch the newly released past members "Guest Panel" Workshop where they share their top 5 recovery secrets - https://www.cfshealth.com/guestpanelreplay  3. Get our free most popular recovery trainings:- Find your baseline - Stop pushing and crashing - https://www.cfshealth.com/baseline - The 3 stages of recovery and what to do in each one - https://www.cfshealth.com/the3stages - The "9 do's and don’ts" PDF - to decrease symptoms and improve energy - https://www.Cfshealth.com/pdf  4. Want to help professionally with a step-by-step recovery plan specific to you? Fill out the application form and the team will send you the details - https://www.cfshealth.com/form 
• 
  Episode 207 - What to Say When People Ask How You Are With M.E/CFS 31.08.2026 7min

  Tired of explaining how you feel? There’s one question that can become surprisingly exhausting when you have M.E/CFS:“How are you feeling?”Because it rarely feels like a simple question.Suddenly you’re explaining your symptoms.Why you could make it to something yesterday but can’t today.Why you might look fine even though you don’t feel fine.And by the end of the conversation, you’re exhausted from trying to make someone understand.In my latest podcast, I share a simple way to answer these questions without over-explaining yourself.Plus, how to set boundaries when friends or family keep giving you advice you didn’t ask for.Here are 4 ways we can help. 1. Join our free community to meet others, be inspired, and get more recovery info - https://www.facebook.com/groups/cfshealthrecoveryhub  2. Watch the newly released past members "Guest Panel" Workshop where they share their top 5 recovery secrets - https://www.cfshealth.com/guestpanelreplay  3. Get our free most popular recovery trainings:- Find your baseline - Stop pushing and crashing - https://www.cfshealth.com/baseline - The 3 stages of recovery and what to do in each one - https://www.cfshealth.com/the3stages - The "9 do's and don’ts" PDF - to decrease symptoms and improve energy - https://www.Cfshealth.com/pdf  4. Want to help professionally with a step-by-step recovery plan specific to you? Fill out the application form and the team will send you the details - https://www.cfshealth.com/form 
• 
  Episode 206 - The 12 Levels of M.E/CFS Recovery 24.08.2026 26min

  What level of recovery are you in? Most people with M.E/CFS know whether they feel better or worse.But very few know what stage of recovery they’re actually in or what they should be focusing on next.Over the past 17 years, I’ve seen the same patterns show up again and again.So I’ve mapped them into 12 levels of recovery.From feeling completely sick, suffering and lost…To rebuilding your strength and confidence…To eventually moving beyond recovery and living your life again.In my latest podcast, I walk you through all 12 so you can see where you might be right now and what comes next.   Here are 4 ways we can help. 1. Join our free community to meet others, be inspired, and get more recovery info - https://www.facebook.com/groups/cfshealthrecoveryhub  2. Watch the newly released past members "Guest Panel" Workshop where they share their top 5 recovery secrets - https://www.cfshealth.com/guestpanelreplay  3. Get our free most popular recovery trainings:- Find your baseline - Stop pushing and crashing - https://www.cfshealth.com/baseline - The 3 stages of recovery and what to do in each one - https://www.cfshealth.com/the3stages - The "9 do's and don’ts" PDF - to decrease symptoms and improve energy - https://www.Cfshealth.com/pdf  4. Want to help professionally with a step-by-step recovery plan specific to you? Fill out the application form and the team will send you the details - https://www.cfshealth.com/form     
• 
  Episode 205 - 3 Harsh Truths About M.E/CFS Recovery Nobody Tells You 17.08.2026 11min

  3 harsh truths I wish someone told me sooner If you’ve been going from doctor to doctor…Trying supplement after supplement…And constantly wondering why nothing seems to be moving you forwardI want to share something with you.There are 3 harsh truths about M.E/CFS recovery that can be difficult to hear at first.But understanding them can also be incredibly freeing.I’ve broken all three down in this week’s new podcast, along with what I believe you should focus on instead.If you feel like you’ve tried everything and you’re still going around in circles, I think this episode will help.   Here are 4 ways we can help. 1. Join our free community to meet others, be inspired, and get more recovery info - https://www.facebook.com/groups/cfshealthrecoveryhub  2. Watch the newly released past members "Guest Panel" Workshop where they share their top 5 recovery secrets - https://www.cfshealth.com/guestpanelreplay  3. Get our free most popular recovery trainings:- Find your baseline - Stop pushing and crashing - https://www.cfshealth.com/baseline - The 3 stages of recovery and what to do in each one - https://www.cfshealth.com/the3stages - The "9 do's and don’ts" PDF - to decrease symptoms and improve energy - https://www.Cfshealth.com/pdf  4. Want to help professionally with a step-by-step recovery plan specific to you? Fill out the application form and the team will send you the details - https://www.cfshealth.com/form     
• 
  Episode 204: How to Stop the M.E/CFS Identity Crisis Step by Step 09.08.2026 17min

  The M.E/CFS identity crisis no one talks about There’s a part of M.E/CFS that doesn’t get talked about enough.Losing your sense of who you are.Maybe you used to work, exercise, travel, socialise, look after your family, or simply get through a normal day without thinking twice.Then M.E/CFS came along and suddenly so much of that disappeared.And you can find yourself thinking:Who am I if I can’t be the person I used to be?That loss of identity can create an entirely different layer of suffering on top of the physical symptoms.In my latest podcast, I talk about why this happens, how constantly comparing yourself to your old life can affect recovery, and how to start building a future that gives you hope again.Here are 4 ways we can help. 1. Join our free community to meet others, be inspired, and get more recovery info - https://www.facebook.com/groups/cfshealthrecoveryhub  2. Watch the newly released past members "Guest Panel" Workshop where they share their top 5 recovery secrets - https://www.cfshealth.com/guestpanelreplay  3. Get our free most popular recovery trainings:- Find your baseline - Stop pushing and crashing - https://www.cfshealth.com/baseline - The 3 stages of recovery and what to do in each one - https://www.cfshealth.com/the3stages - The "9 do's and don’ts" PDF - to decrease symptoms and improve energy - https://www.Cfshealth.com/pdf  4. Want to help professionally with a step-by-step recovery plan specific to you? Fill out the application form and the team will send you the details - https://www.cfshealth.com/form 
• 
  Episode 203 - The Worst M.E/CFS Recovery Advice I Was Ever Given 03.08.2026 13min

  This advice made me worse When I was going through M.E/CFS, I was given one piece of advice that sounded completely reasonable.So I followed it.But instead of helping me recover, it left me weaker, more deconditioned and further away from getting my life back.It’s still one of the most common pieces of advice given to people with M.E/CFS today.In my latest podcast, I explain what it is, why it can keep people stuck and what to focus on instead.Here are 4 ways we can help. 1. Join our free community to meet others, be inspired, and get more recovery info - https://www.facebook.com/groups/cfshealthrecoveryhub  2. Watch the newly released past members "Guest Panel" Workshop where they share their top 5 recovery secrets - https://www.cfshealth.com/guestpanelreplay  3. Get our free most popular recovery trainings:- Find your baseline - Stop pushing and crashing - https://www.cfshealth.com/baseline - The 3 stages of recovery and what to do in each one - https://www.cfshealth.com/the3stages - The "9 do's and don’ts" PDF - to decrease symptoms and improve energy - https://www.Cfshealth.com/pdf  4. Want to help professionally with a step-by-step recovery plan specific to you? Fill out the application form and the team will send you the details - https://www.cfshealth.com/form 
• 
  Episode 202 - 8 Things I Wish I Knew Before Recovering From M.E/CFS 27.07.2026 8min

  The biggest recovery mistake I see After helping thousands of people recover from M.E/CFS over the past 17 years, one thing has become very clear...Most people aren't stuck because they aren't trying hard enough.They're stuck because nobody ever taught them the foundations of recovery.In this week's podcast, I share 8 lessons I wish I'd known when I was going through M.E/CFS myself and why understanding them could save you years of frustration.   Here are 4 ways we can help. 1. Join our free community to meet others, be inspired, and get more recovery info - https://www.facebook.com/groups/cfshealthrecoveryhub  2. Watch the newly released past members "Guest Panel" Workshop where they share their top 5 recovery secrets - https://www.cfshealth.com/guestpanelreplay  3. Get our free most popular recovery trainings:- Find your baseline - Stop pushing and crashing - https://www.cfshealth.com/baseline - The 3 stages of recovery and what to do in each one - https://www.cfshealth.com/the3stages - The "9 do's and don’ts" PDF - to decrease symptoms and improve energy - https://www.Cfshealth.com/pdf  4. Want to help professionally with a step-by-step recovery plan specific to you? Fill out the application form and the team will send you the details - https://www.cfshealth.com/form 
• 
  Episode 201 - Why I Almost Gave Up on Life With M.E/CFS (And What Changed Everything) 13.07.2026 17min

  The moment everything changed There was a time when I genuinely believed my life was over.I felt completely lost.Then one unexpected moment changed the way I looked at my illness—and ultimately changed the direction of my recovery.In this week's podcast, I share that story and the lesson it taught me about moving forward when everything feels hopeless.If you're finding it hard to let go of the life you had before M.E/CFS, I think this episode will really resonate with you.Here are 4 ways we can help. 1. Join our free community to meet others, be inspired, and get more recovery info - https://www.facebook.com/groups/cfshealthrecoveryhub  2. Watch the newly released past members "Guest Panel" Workshop where they share their top 5 recovery secrets - https://www.cfshealth.com/guestpanelreplay  3. Get our free most popular recovery trainings:- Find your baseline - Stop pushing and crashing - https://www.cfshealth.com/baseline - The 3 stages of recovery and what to do in each one - https://www.cfshealth.com/the3stages - The "9 do's and don’ts" PDF - to decrease symptoms and improve energy - https://www.Cfshealth.com/pdf  4. Want to help professionally with a step-by-step recovery plan specific to you? Fill out the application form and the team will send you the details - https://www.cfshealth.com/form 
• 
  Episode 200 - What People With M.E/CFS Wish Everyone Understood 06.07.2026 9min

  Here are 4 ways we can help. 1. Join our free community to meet others, be inspired, and get more recovery info - https://www.facebook.com/groups/cfshealthrecoveryhub  2. Watch the newly released past members "Guest Panel" Workshop where they share their top 5 recovery secrets - https://www.cfshealth.com/guestpanelreplay  3. Get our free most popular recovery trainings:- Find your baseline - Stop pushing and crashing - https://www.cfshealth.com/baseline - The 3 stages of recovery and what to do in each one - https://www.cfshealth.com/the3stages - The "9 do's and don’ts" PDF - to decrease symptoms and improve energy - https://www.Cfshealth.com/pdf  4. Want to help professionally with a step-by-step recovery plan specific to you? Fill out the application form and the team will send you the details - https://www.cfshealth.com/form 
• 
  Episode 199 - The 3 Stages of Recovery From M.E/CFS 29.06.2026 12min

  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 moving forward, I think you'll find this episode helpful.     Here are 4 ways we can help. 1. Join our free community to meet others, be inspired, and get more recovery info - https://www.facebook.com/groups/cfshealthrecoveryhub  2. Watch the newly released past members "Guest Panel" Workshop where they share their top 5 recovery secrets - https://www.cfshealth.com/guestpanelreplay  3. Get our free most popular recovery trainings:- Find your baseline - Stop pushing and crashing - https://www.cfshealth.com/baseline - The 3 stages of recovery and what to do in each one - https://www.cfshealth.com/the3stages - The "9 do's and don’ts" PDF - to decrease symptoms and improve energy - https://www.Cfshealth.com/pdf  4. Want to help professionally with a step-by-step recovery plan specific to you? Fill out the application form and the team will send you the details - https://www.cfshealth.com/form 
• 
  Episode 198 - The Complete Guide To Movement & Exercise For M.E/CFS 22.06.2026 1h 15min

  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 capacity without triggering unnecessary setbacks.Here are 4 ways we can help. 1. Join our free community to meet others, be inspired, and get more recovery info - https://www.facebook.com/groups/cfshealthrecoveryhub  2. Watch the newly released past members "Guest Panel" Workshop where they share their top 5 recovery secrets - https://www.cfshealth.com/guestpanelreplay  3. Get our free most popular recovery trainings:- Find your baseline - Stop pushing and crashing - https://www.cfshealth.com/baseline - The 3 stages of recovery and what to do in each one - https://www.cfshealth.com/the3stages - The "9 do's and don’ts" PDF - to decrease symptoms and improve energy - https://www.Cfshealth.com/pdf  4. Want to help professionally with a step-by-step recovery plan specific to you? Fill out the application form and the team will send you the details - https://www.cfshealth.com/form 
• 
  Episode 197 - 9 Things To Stop Doing If You Have M.E/CFS 15.06.2026 10min

  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 free community to meet others, be inspired, and get more recovery info - https://www.facebook.com/groups/cfshealthrecoveryhub  2. Watch the newly released past members "Guest Panel" Workshop where they share their top 5 recovery secrets - https://www.cfshealth.com/guestpanelreplay  3. Get our free most popular recovery trainings:- Find your baseline - Stop pushing and crashing - https://www.cfshealth.com/baseline - The 3 stages of recovery and what to do in each one - https://www.cfshealth.com/the3stages - The "9 do's and don’ts" PDF - to decrease symptoms and improve energy - https://www.Cfshealth.com/pdf  4. Want to help professionally with a step-by-step recovery plan specific to you? Fill out the application form and the team will send you the details - https://www.cfshealth.com/form 
• 
  Episode 196 - These Women Got Their Lives Back After M.E/CFS 08.06.2026 5h 1min

  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 powerful reminder of what's possible.If you need a little hope today, I'd love for you to watch it.   Here are 4 ways we can help. 1. Join our free community to meet others, be inspired, and get more recovery info - https://www.facebook.com/groups/cfshealthrecoveryhub  2. Watch the newly released past members "Guest Panel" Workshop where they share their top 5 recovery secrets - https://www.cfshealth.com/guestpanelreplay  3. Get our free most popular recovery trainings:- Find your baseline - Stop pushing and crashing - https://www.cfshealth.com/baseline - The 3 stages of recovery and what to do in each one - https://www.cfshealth.com/the3stages - The "9 do's and don’ts" PDF - to decrease symptoms and improve energy - https://www.Cfshealth.com/pdf  4. Want to help professionally with a step-by-step recovery plan specific to you? Fill out the application form and the team will send you the details - https://www.cfshealth.com/form 
• 
  Episode 195 - Healing the Nervous System for M.E/CFS Recovery 01.06.2026 1h 1min

  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 helps people move forward.If you've ever felt confused about what to focus on next, this episode will help.   Here are 4 ways we can help. 1. Join our free community to meet others, be inspired, and get more recovery info - https://www.facebook.com/groups/cfshealthrecoveryhub  2. Watch the newly released past members "Guest Panel" Workshop where they share their top 5 recovery secrets - https://www.cfshealth.com/guestpanelreplay  3. Get our free most popular recovery trainings:- Find your baseline - Stop pushing and crashing - https://www.cfshealth.com/baseline - The 3 stages of recovery and what to do in each one - https://www.cfshealth.com/the3stages - The "9 do's and don’ts" PDF - to decrease symptoms and improve energy - https://www.Cfshealth.com/pdf  4. Want to help professionally with a step-by-step recovery plan specific to you? Fill out the application form and the team will send you the details - https://www.cfshealth.com/form 
• 
  Episode 194 - What Recovery From M.E/CFS Actually Looks Like 25.05.2026 5h 16min

   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 simply want to feel less alone in what you’re going through right now, I think this video will really help.   Here are 4 ways we can help. 1. Join our free community to meet others, be inspired, and get more recovery info - https://www.facebook.com/groups/cfshealthrecoveryhub  2. Watch the newly released past members "Guest Panel" Workshop where they share their top 5 recovery secrets - https://www.cfshealth.com/guestpanelreplay  3. Get our free most popular recovery trainings:- Find your baseline - Stop pushing and crashing - https://www.cfshealth.com/baseline - The 3 stages of recovery and what to do in each one - https://www.cfshealth.com/the3stages - The "9 do's and don’ts" PDF - to decrease symptoms and improve energy - https://www.Cfshealth.com/pdf  4. Want to help professionally with a step-by-step recovery plan specific to you? Fill out the application form and the team will send you the details - https://www.cfshealth.com/form 
• 
  Episode 193 - How to Heal Your Nervous System with M.E/CFS 18.05.2026 18min

  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 more recovery info - https://www.facebook.com/groups/cfshealthrecoveryhub  2. Watch the newly released past members "Guest Panel" Workshop where they share their top 5 recovery secrets - https://www.cfshealth.com/guestpanelreplay  3. Get our free most popular recovery trainings:- Find your baseline - Stop pushing and crashing - https://www.cfshealth.com/baseline - The 3 stages of recovery and what to do in each one - https://www.cfshealth.com/the3stages - The "9 do's and don’ts" PDF - to decrease symptoms and improve energy - https://www.Cfshealth.com/pdf  4. Want to help professionally with a step-by-step recovery plan specific to you? Fill out the application form and the team will send you the details - https://www.cfshealth.com/form 
• 
  Episode 192 - 7 Signs You’re Getting Better (M.E/CFS) 06.05.2026 6min

  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 free community to meet others, be inspired, and get more recovery info - https://www.facebook.com/groups/cfshealthrecoveryhub  2. Watch the newly released past members "Guest Panel" Workshop where they share their top 5 recovery secrets - https://www.cfshealth.com/guestpanelreplay  3. Get our free most popular recovery trainings:- Find your baseline - Stop pushing and crashing - https://www.cfshealth.com/baseline - The 3 stages of recovery and what to do in each one - https://www.cfshealth.com/the3stages - The "9 do's and don’ts" PDF - to decrease symptoms and improve energy - https://www.Cfshealth.com/pdf  4. Want to help professionally with a step-by-step recovery plan specific to you? Fill out the application form and the team will send you the details - https://www.cfshealth.com/form 
• 
  Episode 191 - 10 Energy drainers for M.E/CFS 04.05.2026 10min

  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. Join our free community to meet others, be inspired, and get more recovery info - https://www.facebook.com/groups/cfshealthrecoveryhub  2. Watch the newly released past members "Guest Panel" Workshop where they share their top 5 recovery secrets - https://www.cfshealth.com/guestpanelreplay  3. Get our free most popular recovery trainings:- Find your baseline - Stop pushing and crashing - https://www.cfshealth.com/baseline - The 3 stages of recovery and what to do in each one - https://www.cfshealth.com/the3stages - The "9 do's and don’ts" PDF - to decrease symptoms and improve energy - https://www.Cfshealth.com/pdf  4. Want to help professionally with a step-by-step recovery plan specific to you? Fill out the application form and the team will send you the details - https://www.cfshealth.com/form 
• 
  Episode 190 - M.E/CFS Recovery Masterclass (What Actually Works) 27.04.2026 1h 11min

  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 others, be inspired, and get more recovery info - https://www.facebook.com/groups/cfshealthrecoveryhub  2. Watch the newly released past members "Guest Panel" Workshop where they share their top 5 recovery secrets - https://www.cfshealth.com/guestpanelreplay  3. Get our free most popular recovery trainings:- Find your baseline - Stop pushing and crashing - https://www.cfshealth.com/baseline - The 3 stages of recovery and what to do in each one - https://www.cfshealth.com/the3stages - The "9 do's and don’ts" PDF - to decrease symptoms and improve energy - https://www.Cfshealth.com/pdf  4. Want to help professionally with a step-by-step recovery plan specific to you? Fill out the application form and the team will send you the details - https://www.cfshealth.com/form