Wisdom From The Other Side Of Recovery from Fibromyalgia, ME, CFS, POTS & MCS

Ep31: Snippet - Why Motivation Disappears in Chronic Illness Recovery & How to Get It Back 13.08.2026 13dk

Living with ME/CFS, Fibromyalgia, Long Covid, POTS, post-viral fatigue syndrome or related chronic illness can make motivation feel almost impossible. Not because you are lazy. Not because you are weak. And not because you simply need more discipline. When symptoms, fear of flare-ups, setbacks, pain, exhaustion and disappointment become part of everyday life, even small steps can start to feel overwhelming. In this video, I explore why motivation often changes during chronic illness recove...

Ep30: Snippet – The Real Problem with People Experiencing ME/CFS, Long Covid, Fibromyalgia and POTS 22.07.2026 8dk

Many people with ME/CFS, Long COVID, Fibromyalgia, POTS and related chronic illnesses have been told they're weak, lazy, or simply not trying hard enough. But after years of illness and more than a decade of supporting others, I've come to believe there may be a different problem entirely. Why do so many people continue pushing through debilitating symptoms? Why do they keep trying to meet responsibilities, support others, and carry on long after their bodies are asking them to stop? In th...

E29: Snippet - Is Recovery a Spiritual Journey? Lessons from ME/CFS, Fibromyalgia, POTS & Long Covid (PVFS) 28.06.2026 14dk

Many people with ME/CFS, Fibromyalgia, POTS, Long Covid and related chronic illnesses describe recovery as a "spiritual journey." Years ago, I rolled my eyes whenever I heard this. As someone focused on science, physiology, nervous system dysfunction and understanding root causes, it made little sense to me. But after interviewing many people who recovered, I began noticing a pattern. In this video, I explore why so many people describe recovery this way, what they actually mean by it, and...

E28: Snippet – Hit a Recovery Plateau? Here’s What’s Really Holding You Back! 05.06.2026 14dk

Many people with ME/CFS, Fibromyalgia, Long Covid, POTS and related chronic illnesses eventually hit a recovery plateau. Sometimes physical treatments help for a while, then stop working. Sometimes brain-training or nervous system approaches help initially, but progress stalls. Sometimes people feel stuck despite “doing everything right.” In this video, I explain why this often happens — and why recovery usually requires more than focusing on just one piece of the puzzle. We explore: • Why...

E27: Snippet - Can’t Cope with Chronic Illness? One Mental Shift Ignited My Resilience 21.05.2025 15dk

In this video Dan shares the one mental shift that ignited more resilience after years of suffering and frustration. If you’re searching for practical ways to cope, rebuild psychological strength and improve daily life with chronic illness like ME/CFS, Fibromyalgia, PVFS (long covid), POTS, MCS or related illness, this could be key for you. SHOWNOTES: https://cfsunravelled.com/episode27 **MEDICAL DISCLAIMER**: Dan Neuffer, CFS Unravelled or ANS REWIRE do not provide medical advice...

E26: Snippet - Goal Setting When Chronically Ill: Get Real or Get Going? 01.02.2025 25dk

How can you set realistic and motivating goals when dealing with chronic illnesses such as ME CFS, fibromyalgia, POTS, MCS, post-viral fatigue syndrome, and long COVID? I explain why it’s so important to re-engage with making goals and how to deal with the difficulties around goal setting whilst chronically ill. We explores the challenges and multiple strategies on how to overcome to move forward with both your recovery goals as well as your personal goals. I also detail how personal and r...

E25: Snippet - 7 Strategies to Stay Persistent and Achieve Your Goals with Chronic Illness 21.01.2025 13dk

This video discusses seven essential strategies to help you with chronic illnesses like ME/CFS, Fibromyalgia, PVFS (Long-Covid), POTS, MCS or related illness stay persistent in your recovery efforts and improve your overall quality of life. Dan Neuffer, author of 'CFS Unravelled' and creator of the ANS REWIRE recovery program, shares practical tips and emphasizes the importance of self-care, self-compassion, support networks, planning, and focus. Drawing from his personal experience wit...

E24: Snippet - Beyond Knowledge: Unlocking Recovery Progress for ME/CFS, Fibromyalgia, POTS, MCS, PVFS or long-covid 26.09.2024 13dk

In over a decade of helping people recover, I have found that whilst knowledge can be key, often other factors are more important. In this video, we delve into why knowledge alone isn't enough for recovery from chronic illness like ME/CFS, Fibromyalgia, POTS, MCS, PVFS (or long-covid). We uncover potential missing pieces in your journey. Discover what might be holding you back and how a strategic approach can make all the difference. We explore the benefits of coaching sup...

E23: Lynne's ME/CFS Recovery Story 10.09.2024 1sa 24dk

Join us in this transformative episode as Lynne, an experienced nurse, bravely shares her journey to recovery from ME/CFS (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome). As a medical professional, she had been skeptical about the validity of ME/CFS diagnoses. However, Lynne's perspective shifted dramatically after facing years of debilitating symptoms herself, including overwhelming fatigue, cognitive dysfunction, and chronic pain. Her recovery story is a testament to the ...

E22: Snippet - Is Looking For Treatments Stopping You Recovering From ME/CFS, PVFS(long-covid), Fibromyalgia & POTS 07.08.2024 14dk

Looking for treatments to help you recover from ME/CFS, PVFS (long-covid), Fibromyalgia or POTS or related illnesses should surely be a good thing. It’s what most of us do whilst we are ill until we eventually give up or are told ‘there is not cure, so you can’t recover’. But whilst it can be key to your recovery breakthrough, it can also have significant challenges and problems associated with it. In this video I dive into 4 benefits, challenges and problems of endless research into tr...

E21: Dr Michael Lenz on treating Fibromyalgia, CFS, POTS - treating children & the connection with ADHD 01.08.2024 1sa 8dk

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Michael Lenz, a dedicated physician specializing in fibromyalgia, ME, CFS, POTS, and related illnesses. Dr. Lenz discusses his conservative approach to medications and emphasis on lifestyle medicine, particularly for children with these conditions. A notable part of the discussion delves into the common comorbidity of ADHD with fibromyalgia and CFS, highlighting the importance of a holistic and individualized treatment plan. He also touches upon the econo...

E20: Snippet - How resilient can recoveries be after ME/CFS, Fibromyalgia, POTS, MCS, PVFS (or long-covid)? 09.07.2024 21dk

It’s finally time to share some of my health struggles during the last 6 years. It seems like a good opportunity to speak about how resilient ME/CFS, Fibromyalgia, POTS, MCS PVFS (or long-covid) recoveries can be – after all, when we recover we often can’t help but ask ….”will it last?” SHOWNOTES: https://cfsunravelled.com/episode20 **MEDICAL DISCLAIMER**: Dan Neuffer, CFS Unravelled or ANS REWIRE do not provide medical advice, and the information available in this video does not offer...

E19: Part 2 of Julia's Multiple Chemical Sensitivity Recovery - Brain Training with ANS REWIRE 22.04.2023 52dk

This is part 2 of Julia Multiple Chemical Sensitivities Recovery story (MCS recovery story) where we discuss Julia's brain training approach for MCS recovery. We talk about how she faced triggers despite knowing the consequences, how she dealt with the setbacks along her MCS recovery journey and what life is like after Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS) recovery. _______________________________________________________________________ Warning: This interview includes discussions around ...

E18: Julia’s Multiple Chemical Sensitivity Recovery Success Story & Deep Dive into MCS Diet Part 1 20.04.2023 56dk

Julia shares her Multiple Chemical Sensitivities Recovery story (MCS recovery story) in this wonderful interview. In part 1 here, we explore how her illness came on in childhood and how she struggled with doctors and the label of having a psychosomatic illness. Then, her MCS suddenly went into remission following a change in environment (makes sense given that MCS is often referred to as environmental illness) But 10 years later she was back in the throes of chronic illness and her multiple c...

E17: Snippet - 7 Steps To End Overwhelm Regarding ME/CFS, Fibro, POTS, MCS Treatments & Recovery Strategies 13.02.2023 12dk

It's easy to get overwhelmed with Fibromyalgia, ME/CFS, POTS, MCS, and similar invisible illnesses. People feel overwhelmed trying to do new diets, lifestyle changes, medical treatments, brain training, and just about any other helpful strategy to recover from Fibromyalgia, ME/CFS, POTS, or MCS. Understanding how this affects your recovery and how to change your approach may be the biggest breakthrough in your recovery. SHOWNOTES: https://cfsunravelled.com/episode17 **MEDICAL DISCLAI...

E16: Fibromyalgia Remission - Was it Rachel's Destiny To Get Sick? 20.01.2023 1sa 16dk

Rachel tells her story of Fibromyalgia Remission - it's interesting to hear her say that despite being healthy again and symptom free, she still says "I have fibromyalgia". We discuss how she became ill and how she went into fibromyalgia remission and the differences between recovery, cure and fibromyalgia remission. For full show notes visit: https://cfsunravelled.com/episode16 **MEDICAL DISCLAIMER**: Dan Neuffer, CFS Unravelled or ANS REWIRE do not provide medical advice, and the informat...

E15: Snippet - What is the most important thing towards healing from ME/CFS, fibromyalgia and POTS? 11.12.2022 13dk

Sometimes we are overwhelmed by what is the most important thing to do for recovery from Fibromyalgia, ME/CFS (chronic fatigue syndrome), POTS or MCS. So I share my thoughts and experience around this in this short recovery snippet. For full show notes visit: https://cfsunravelled.com/episode15 **MEDICAL DISCLAIMER**: Dan Neuffer, CFS Unravelled or ANS REWIRE do not provide medical advice, and the information available in this video does not offer a diagnosis or medical advice of any kind.&...

E14: MECFS POTS Fibromyalgia Sleep normalisation explained by Dr Jacob Teitelbaum 22.11.2022 58dk

Fibromyalgia sleep and ME/CFS sleep are full of problems. Getting to sleep, staying asleep, and experiencing refreshing sleep all elude patients. Dr Jacob Teitelbaum is one of the world's leading Fibromyalgia, ME/CFS and POTS physicians and shares his experience and insights on sleep restoration in this episode of the Wisdom from the Other Side Podcast. Dan Neuffer & Dr Teitelbaum discuss normal sleep vs sleep in fibromyalgia/ME/CFS/POTS and how to normalise fibromyalg...

E13: Snippet - Should you change program, coach or practitioner to help you recover from CFS/Fibromyalgia/POTS/MCS? 21.10.2022 14dk

Should you make a change to a new mind/body program, physical treatment approach, health coach, or other health care practitioner for your recovery from ME/CFS, Fibromyalgia, POTS or MCS? In this short recovery snippet, we discuss the options and seek to understand the reasons why different approaches fail so that we can decide whether to persist or not. For full show notes visit: https://cfsunravelled.com/episode13 **MEDICAL DISCLAIMER**: Dan Neuffer, CFS Unravelled or ANS REWIRE do not pr...

E12: Fascinating videos capture Shannon's recovery from 7 years of ME/CFS, Fibromyalgia and POTS 14.09.2022 56dk

It's one thing seeing interviews with people that recovered, and another thing seeing them tell their stories in real-time. In this interview, Shannon tells how she recovered from fibromyalgia, ME/CFS and POTS after 7 years of illness. Her 2½ year journey was bumpy, with her actually worsening before she got better. This interview captures her journey, and when you CHECK OUT THE SHOW NOTES and you will see a collection of her video journals that captured her story which makes for a fa...