What if the path to healing chronic fatigue syndrome and long COVID lies not in medication or supplements, but within our own minds? Discover how special guest Raelan Agle transformed her decade-long battle with chronic fatigue syndrome into a journey of recovery and empowerment. As the creator of a thriving YouTube channel, Raelan Agle shares the evolving stories of resilience and recovery, highlighting a critical shift towards understanding the interconnectedness of stress, emotions, and the autonomic nervous system. Together, we delve into the powerful role lifestyle choices, career paths, and self-perception play in the healing process, as individuals within the chronic illness community are increasingly recognizing the profound connection between emotional and physical well-being.

Join us in this enlightening conversation where we explore the revolutionary impact of neuroplasticity and brain retraining practices on chronic symptoms. Through engaging discussions, we reveal how these innovative approaches focus on internal transformation and creating a sense of safety and calm, offering a promising alternative to traditional treatments. Learn how brain retraining, initially designed for chronic pain, is now making waves in treating conditions like Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and long COVID by addressing the brain's response to perceived threats. We invite you to explore the diverse methods and resources available for those eager to embrace this forward-thinking approach to healing and reclaim their lives.

Learn more about Raelan Agle's work below:

Website - https://raelanagle.com/

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/RaelanAgle

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/raelan.agle/

My book - Finding Freedom: Escaping From the Prison of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome https://amzn.to/3LJcTgk

Course - Brain Retraining 101: For ME/CFS & Long Covid Recovery raelan-agle-s-school1.teachable.com/p/Brain_Retraining_101

Tanner Murtagh and Anne Hampson are therapists who treat neuroplastic pain and mind-body symptoms. They are also married! In his 20s, Tanner overcame chronic pain and a fibromyalgia diagnosis by learning his symptoms were occurring due to learned brain pathways and nervous system dysregulation. Post-healing, Tanner and Anne have dedicated their lives to developing effective treatment and education for neuroplastic pain and symptoms. Listen and learn how to assess your own chronic pain and symptoms, gain tools to retrain the brain and nervous system, and make gradual changes in your life and health!

The Mind-Body Couple podcast is owned by Pain Psychotherapy Canada Inc. This podcast is produced by Alex Klassen, who is one of the wonderful therapists at our agency in Calgary, Alberta. https://www.painpsychotherapy.ca/

Tanner, Anne, and Alex also run the MBody Community, which is an in-depth online course that provides step-by-step guidance for assessing, treating, and resolving mind-body pain and symptoms. https://www.mbodycommunity.com

Also check out Tanner's YouTube channel for more free education and practices: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Fl6WaFHnh4ponuexaMbFQ

And follow us for daily education posts on Instagram: @painpsychotherapy

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