The Chronic Illness Recovery Podcast

Ever feel like recovery is one step forward, two steps back?

You try to rest, eat well, follow advice, but it’s like your body just isn’t on the same page.

I’ve been there, wondering if I’m doing something wrong or if this is just how it’s going to be.

Here’s what changed everything for me: understanding my Baseline.

This week, I had an incredible conversation with Dr. Olivia Lesslar, diving deep into why Baseline is the secret ingredient to real progress.

She shared how your body’s stress signals, healing mechanisms, and even your daily routines play a massive role in building the foundation for recovery.

We also talk about why pushing harder or “doing more” often backfires, and how working with your body—not against it—can open the door to progress.

Hope this helps you move forward.

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 

Ever feel like you're doing everything right but still not moving forward? 

I get it. Recovery isn't straightforward, and it's easy to feel stuck or question if you're missing some crucial piece.

That was me years ago—I tried everything but kept circling back to square one, wondering if I'd ever get out of that loop. 

But there's something I learned along the way that changed everything: there are three key essentials you need to get unstuck and start seeing real progress. 

These essentials aren't about doing more or pushing harder. In fact, they're often things we overlook because they seem simple or even a little unconventional. 

But without them, it's tough to build the foundation that recovery truly needs. 

In my latest video, I'm breaking down what these three shifts are, why they're essential, and how they can help you feel more stable, focused, and ready to take the next step in your recovery. 

Sometimes, it's not about adding more to your plate—it's about choosing the things that genuinely make a difference, one step at a time. 

Hope this brings you closer to where you want to be.

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 

Waking up every day without a plan can make life with chronic fatigue syndrome feel even harder. 

You might find yourself resting all day, hoping to feel better, but end up feeling even worse—frustrated, anxious, and isolated. 

I know how easy it is to fall into that cycle. But what if there was a way to break it? 

Having a simple routine that matches your energy and current capacity can be a game-changer. It’s not about doing more—it’s about creating a rhythm that helps you stabilize, feel a bit more in control, and build towards progress, little by little. 

In my latest video, I share why routines matter, how to find your baseline, and practical ways to start building a structure that supports your recovery journey. 

Remember, small steps taken consistently can make all the difference.

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 

Jop’s journey with chronic fatigue syndrome started at rock bottom. At one point, the sound of his kids playing with Lego became unbearable, and life felt like it was slipping away.

But Jop didn’t give up. Through small, consistent steps, he slowly found his way back to health.

Today, he walks 20,000 steps a day and enjoys life as a full-time dad—something he thought was impossible just a year ago.

In this week’s podcast, Jop and I dive into the turning points of his recovery:

🎧 Listen to Jop’s inspiring story 

If this episode resonates, leave a comment with your biggest takeaway—I’d love to hear what stands out for you.

Take care, and remember that recovery is possible—one small step at a time.

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 

Managing chronic fatigue is tough, and when your monthly cycle approaches, it can feel like everything gets even harder.

You might feel emotionally drained, physically exhausted, and frustrated—like the progress you made last week slips away overnight.

Many women in our program have told us how some days even getting out of bed feels impossible.
Balancing your energy to avoid a crash takes effort on its own, and hormonal changes only add to the challenge.

But it doesn’t have to feel this way every month.

In our latest podcast, I share practical strategies to help you manage your energy through your cycle. We’ll talk about when to ease back, how to build in restorative rest, and how good nutrition can keep you steady.

These small shifts can make a real difference over time, helping you feel more in control, even on tough days.

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 

Imagine waking up already feeling drained—and it’s not even noon yet. Tough, right? You want to make progress, but when your body runs on empty, even the simplest tasks feel impossible.

In our latest video, I talk about the healing power of food—not with strict diets or complicated rules, but as a practical way to fuel your body and support recovery from chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, or long COVID.

It’s all about listening to what your body needs, when it needs it—so you feel steady, nourished, and in control.

Here’s what we cover:

This is about working with your body, not against it—so you can stop running on empty and finally start feeling better.

Once you’ve watched, drop a comment with your biggest takeaway—I’d love to hear what resonates with you the most!

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 

Ever have those days where you feel just good enough to do everything—only to end up wiped out for days?

It’s frustrating, isn’t it?

One moment, you think, “Maybe I’m finally getting better,” so you push yourself. But then, the crash hits, and you’re back to square one, wondering if there’s a way out of this exhausting cycle.

In our latest podcast episode, we talk about how to break free from this push-crash pattern.
It’s all about finding your Baseline—the balance point where you can do what you’re capable of without feeling any worse than before.

Now and Find Your Baseline

In this episode, you’ll learn:

You don’t need to wait for “good days” to make progress. Learn how to stabilise your energy and find a rhythm that works for 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 

Ever feel like no matter how much you try, you’re just stuck—physically and mentally exhausted, and nothing seems to help?

You’re not alone. Many people living with conditions like M.E/CFS, chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, and POTS face this same overwhelming feeling.

But did you know that constantly searching for solutions might actually be making things harder?

In our latest video, I share a simple approach to stop this cycle of overwhelm and take back control of your recovery.

Here’s what we cover:

Take a deep breath. You're doing great, and this video might just give you the clarity you’ve been looking 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 

Does it feel like no matter what you try, you’re stuck in a cycle of low energy?

In our latest podcast episode, we dive into a surprising factor that might be holding you back—something often overlooked with M.E/CFS but can significantly impact your energy levels.

In this episode, we talk about:

👉🏾 Ready  to start feeling better? Listen and take the first step toward boosting your energy.

Recovery is possible, and sometimes it starts with the people around 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 

Have you ever felt like you’re pushing yourself too hard—only to end up crashing? 

For so many dealing with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, it feels like you have to be perfect to make any progress. 

But what if that need for perfection is actually holding you back? 

In this video, I dive into one of the most common struggles in recovery: the "all or nothing" mindset. It’s something we don’t always notice, but it can leave you feeling exhausted and stuck. 

We discuss why this mindset can drain your energy and how finding a more balanced approach can help you move forward without burning out. 

It’s not about doing everything perfectly—it’s about loosening the grip and allowing progress, even when things aren’t perfect. 

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