

The Raelan Agle Podcast
Raelan
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/CFS, Long Covid, and Fibromyalgia. She is the author of Finding Freedom: Escaping from the Prison of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, has built a successful YouTube channel full of resources for health and healing, and designed online courses, accessible at raelanagle.com, to aid others on their journey towards health and happiness.
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Oct 30, 2025 • 1h 5min
178: The Unexpected "Secret" Behind My ME/CFS and Insomnia Recovery | Simona Irwin
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Simona Irwin shares her journey from being a CEO living with C-PTSD, anxiety, OCD, insomnia, dysautonomia, POTS, tachycardia, insulin resistance, pain, and other chronic symptoms - to full recovery. She talks about why hope was essential, how befriending fear became the foundation of her progress, and the surprising power of acceptance over control in reclaiming her life.🗣️ Book a 1:1 session with Simona: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule/1c734332🤝 7 DAY FREE TRIAL: The Gathering Stream Community - https://turningtowards.me/the-gathering-stream🎓 Join Befriending Fear - https://the-gathering-stream-0df4d3.circle.so/checkout/the-befriending-fear-seriesCONNECT WITH SIMONA IRWIN:🏠 Simona's Website - https://turningtowards.me/📸 Simona's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/turningtowards💼 Simona's LinkedIN - https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonairwin________✅ Become a Channel Member! Your support makes a huge difference in sharing stories of ME/CFS and Long Covid recovery 👇https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy4EjD4exCbtuGQkSa71ozA/joinLET’S BE FRIENDS:🌐 Visit My Website - https://raelanagle.com 📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/raelan.agleNOTE: This description may contain affiliate links to products I enjoy using myself. As an associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Should you choose to use these links, this channel may earn affiliate commissions at no additional cost to you. I appreciate your support!REMINDER: This is for information purposes only and nothing I share should be considered medical advice. Please make your own assessment, do your own further research, and consult your trusted healthcare professionals before deciding if anything I talk about here might be right for you.Support the show

Oct 27, 2025 • 21min
177: Why Recovery Experts Disagree — And What They All DO Agree On
Send us Fan MailGo to https://go.gethealthyutv.com/raelanagle3/ and get the first full year of Get Healthy U TV Premium for only $1.49_____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/4lMvVRPIncludes weekly live group coaching + support group. One-time purchase, access as long as you need it.📌Join my FREE 5-day brain retraining Email starter course - simple and actionable steps, straight to your inbox: https://mailchi.mp/raelanagle.com/brain-retraining✅ Become a Channel Member! Your support makes a huge difference in sharing stories of ME/CFS and Long Covid recovery 👇https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy4EjD4exCbtuGQkSa71ozA/joinLET’S BE FRIENDS:🌐 Visit My Website - https://raelanagle.com 📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/raelan.agleThis video was sponsored by Get Healthy U TVNOTE: This description may contain affiliate links to products I enjoy using myself. As an associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Should you choose to use these links, this channel may earn affiliate commissions at no additional cost to you. I appreciate your support!REMINDER: This is for information purposes only and nothing I share should be considered medical advice. Please make your own assessment, do your own further research, and consult your trusted healthcare professionals before deciding if anything I talk about here might be right for you.Support the show

Oct 20, 2025 • 53min
176: Dr. Scott Resnick, MD: The #1 Hormone Driving ME/CFS & Chronic Symptoms
Send us Fan MailIn 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=cmgshxlji0djwze8z4646besxOTHER HELPFUL RECOVERY RESOURCES:🌟 Recover Now with Raelan 👉 Join Brain Retraining 101: http://bit.ly/4lMvVRPIncludes bite-size lessons + weekly live group coaching.One-time purchase. Access for as long as you need it.________📌Join my FREE 5-day brain retraining Email starter course - simple and actionable steps, straight to your inbox: https://mailchi.mp/3bd95045319b/raelan-agle________STRUGGLING WITH LONG VIDEOS?✅ Get weekly bullet-point summaries from our latest recovery interviews. Subscribe here: https://mailchi.mp/3bd95045319b/raelan-agle🗂️ Check out past issues: https://us4.campaign-archive.com/home/?u=37ea23b85f86e4a50b6230a2b&id=9dd66da9ce✅ Become a Channel Member! Your support makes a huge difference in sharing stories of ME/CFS and Long Covid recovery 👇https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy4EjD4exCbtuGQkSa71ozA/joinLET’S BE FRIENDS:🌐 Visit My Website - https://raelanagle.com 📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/raelan.agleNOTE: This description may contain affiliate links to products I enjoy using myself. As an associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Should you choose to use these links, this channel may earn affiliate commissions at no additional cost to you. I appreciate your support!REMINDER: This is for information purposes only and nothing I share should be considered medical advice. Please make your own assessment, do your own further research, and consult your trusted healthcare professionals before deciding if anything I talk about here might be right for you.Support the show

Oct 17, 2025 • 1h 12min
The Counterintuitive Shift That Cured My Long Covid (Giorgia Lupi’s Story)
Send us Fan MailIn 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_dataRESOURCES & VIDEOS MENTIONED👩🏻🦰 Nicole Sachs (Journal Speaks Recovery Story) - https://youtu.be/gTg-D_Vh0T4👉 Lucy Feighery (Internal Family Systems' Recovery Story) - https://youtu.be/Lwvh3rWRnpM👩🏻🦰 Annie Hopper (DNRS) - https://retrainingthebrain.com👨⚕️ Richard Schwartz, PhD (Internal Family Systems) - https://ifs-institute.com📌Join my FREE 5-day brain retraining Email starter course - simple and actionable steps, straight to your inbox: https://mailchi.mp/raelanagle.com/brain-retrainingOTHER HELPFUL RECOVERY RESOURCES:🌟 Recover Now with Raelan 👉 Join Brain Retraining 101: http://bit.ly/4lMvVRPIncludes bite size videos, weekly live group coaching + support group.One time purchase, access as long as you need it!📱Try Curable—6 weeks FREE — http://www.curable.com/raelanagle🏥 FREE Recovery Masterclass — https://cfsrecovery.co/recovery-foundations-849513?el=yt-raelan052&htrafficsource=youtube&hcategory=ambassador&hgoal=foundations🧡 Freeme App — Start Reversing ME/CFS and Long Covid (Even From Bed): https://freemehealth.com/getfreeme________STRUGGLING WITH LONG VIDEOS?✅ Get weekly bullet-point summaries from our latest recovery interviews. Subscribe here: https://mailchi.mp/3bd95045319b/raelan-agle🗂️ Check out past issues: https://us4.campaign-archive.com/home/?u=37ea23b85f86e4a50b6230a2b&id=9dd66da9ce✅ Become a Channel Member! Your support makes a huge difference in sharing stories of ME/CFS and Long Covid recovery 👇https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy4EjD4exCbtuGQkSa71ozA/joinLET’S BE FRIENDS:🌐 Visit My Website - https://raelanagle.com 📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/raelan.agleNOTE: This description may contain affiliate links to products I enjoy using myself. As an associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Should you choose to use these links, this channel may earn affiliate commissions at no additional cost to you. I appreciate your support!REMINDER: This is for information purposes only and nothing I share should be considered medical advice. Please make your own assessment, do your own further research, and consult your trusted healthcare professionals before deciding if anything I talk about here might be right for you.Support the show

Oct 13, 2025 • 42min
174: How One Mother Found a Way Out of ME/CFS for Her Child | Dr. Anna Chellamuthu
Send us Fan MailIn 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.ukRESOURCES MENTIONED 👱♂️ My Interview with Dr. Phil Parker (creator of Lighting Process) - https://youtu.be/9LURqvYP0-M🌟 All Healthy Recovery Stories (Playlist) - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNX_MIJ_pJAbU_Dnavpd7KLyhJTK7qy78OTHER HELPFUL RECOVERY RESOURCES:🌟 Recover Now with Raelan 👉 Join today: http://bit.ly/4lMvVRPIncludes weekly live group coaching + support group. One-time purchase, access as long as you need it.📱Try Curable—6 weeks FREE — http://www.curable.com/raelanagle🏥 FREE Recovery Masterclass — https://cfsrecovery.co/recovery-foundations-849513?el=yt-raelan052&htrafficsource=youtube&hcategory=ambassador&hgoal=foundations🧡 Freeme App — Start Reversing ME/CFS and Long Covid (Even From Bed): https://freemehealth.com/getfreeme📌Join my FREE 5-day brain retraining Email starter course - simple and actionable steps, straight to your inbox: https://mailchi.mp/raelanagle.com/brain-retraining________✅ Become a Channel Member! Your support makes a huge difference in sharing stories of ME/CFS and Long Covid recovery 👇https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy4EjD4exCbtuGQkSa71ozA/joinLET’S BE FRIENDS:🌐 Visit My Website - https://raelanagle.com 📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/raelan.agleNOTE: This description may contain affiliate links to products I enjoy using myself. As an associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Should you choose to use these links, this channel may earn affiliate commissions at no additional cost to you. I appreciate your support!REMINDER: This is for information purposes only and nothing I share should be considered medical advice. Please make your own assessment, do your own further research, and consult your trusted healthcare professionals before deciding if anything I talk about here might be right for you.Support the show

Oct 10, 2025 • 39min
173: Resolving Grief and Trauma Cured My ME/CFS — Nurse Felicity Read’s Story
Send us Fan MailIn 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-callCONNECT 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 YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@fliss_longcovidcoach RESOURCES MENTIONED📗 The Myth of Normal by Gabor Maté – https://amzn.to/4h3YMQg🧠 CFS Health (Toby Morrison) – https://www.youtube.com/c/CFSHealth 🏫 Wellness Code Academy (Jennifer Ellis‑Schuetz) – https://www.wellnesscodeacademy.com________📌 Join my FREE 5-day brain retraining Email starter course - simple and actionable steps, straight to your inbox: https://mailchi.mp/3bd95045319b/raelan-agle________STRUGGLING WITH LONG VIDEOS?✅ Get weekly bullet-point summaries from our latest recovery interviews. Subscribe here: https://mailchi.mp/3bd95045319b/raelan-agle🗂️ Check out past issues: https://us4.campaign-archive.com/home/?u=37ea23b85f86e4a50b6230a2b&id=9dd66da9ce✅ Become a Channel Member! Your support makes a huge difference in sharing stories of ME/CFS and Long Covid recovery 👇https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy4EjD4exCbtuGQkSa71ozA/joinLET’S BE FRIENDS:🌐 Visit My Website - https://raelanagle.com 📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/raelan.agleNOTE: This description may contain affiliate links to products I enjoy using myself. As an associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Should you choose to use these links, this channel may earn affiliate commissions at no additional cost to you. I appreciate your support!REMINDER: This is for information purposes only and nothing I share should be considered medical advice. Please make your own assessment, do your own further research, and consult your trusted healthcare professionals before deciding if anything I talk about here might be right for you.Support the show

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Oct 9, 2025 • 49min
172: Dr. Becca Kennedy, MD: Finally, a Science-Backed Way Out of Long Covid
Send us Fan MailIn 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/#/6592104e1a7c4908d8f1c6a8/bookings?step=services✨My first interview with Dr. Kennedy - https://youtu.be/9Xls0rxJGo4RESOURCES MENTIONED📕 Unlearn Your Pain by Howard Schubiner, MD - https://amzn.to/4e8zm1u📖 The Mind-Body Connection by Dr. John Sarno, MD - https://amzn.to/3UVJ5BB________📌 Join my FREE 5-day brain retraining Email starter course - simple and actionable steps, straight to your inbox: https://mailchi.mp/3bd95045319b/raelan-agle________STRUGGLING WITH LONG VIDEOS?✅ Get weekly bullet-point summaries from our latest recovery interviews. Subscribe here: https://mailchi.mp/3bd95045319b/raelan-agle🗂️ Check out past issues: https://us4.campaign-archive.com/home/?u=37ea23b85f86e4a50b6230a2b&id=9dd66da9ce✅ Become a Channel Member! Your support makes a huge difference in sharing stories of ME/CFS and Long Covid recovery 👇https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy4EjD4exCbtuGQkSa71ozA/joinLET’S BE FRIENDS:🌐 Visit My Website - https://raelanagle.com 📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/raelan.agleNOTE: This description may contain affiliate links to products I enjoy using myself. As an associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Should you choose to use these links, this channel may earn affiliate commissions at no additional cost to you. I appreciate your support!REMINDER: This is for information purposes only and nothing I share should be considered medical advice. Please make your own assessment, do your own further research, and consult your trusted healthcare professionals before deciding if anything I talk about here might be right for you.Support the show

Oct 6, 2025 • 12min
171: The 3 Reasons Your Recovery Stalled (And How to Get Unstuck)
Send us Fan MailIn 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/4lMvVRPIncludes 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 — Start Reversing ME/CFS and Long Covid (Even From Bed): https://freemehealth.com/getfreeme📱Try Curable—6 weeks FREE — http://www.curable.com/raelanagle📌Join my FREE 5-day brain retraining Email starter course - simple and actionable steps, straight to your inbox: https://mailchi.mp/raelanagle.com/brain-retraining________STRUGGLING WITH LONG VIDEOS?✅ Get weekly bullet-point summaries from our latest recovery interviews. Subscribe here: https://mailchi.mp/3bd95045319b/raelan-agle🗂️ Check out past issues: https://us4.campaign-archive.com/home/?u=37ea23b85f86e4a50b6230a2b&id=9dd66da9ce✅ Become a Channel Member! Your support makes a huge difference in sharing stories of ME/CFS and Long Covid recovery 👇https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy4EjD4exCbtuGQkSa71ozA/joinLET’S BE FRIENDS:🌐 Visit My Website - https://raelanagle.com 📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/raelan.agleNOTE: This description may contain affiliate links to products I enjoy using myself. As an associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Should you choose to use these links, this channel may earn affiliate commissions at no additional cost to you. I appreciate your support!REMINDER: This is for information purposes only and nothing I share should be considered medical advice. Please make your own assessment, do your own further research, and consult your trusted healthcare professionals before deciding if anything I talk about here might be right for you.Support the show

Oct 1, 2025 • 50min
170: Avoid Common ME/CFS & Long Covid Blind Spots | Ellen Alden
Send us Fan MailIn 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-crewCONNECT 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/1TNphV8nAPwRESOURCES MENTIONED📙 The Way Out by Alan Gordon - https://amzn.to/3SKZgB0📗 They Can't Find Anything Wrong by David Clarke, MD - https://amzn.to/3QNZLIh📗 Unlearn Your Pain by Howard Schubiner, MD - https://amzn.to/4e8zm1u📖 The Mindbody Prescription by Dr. John Sarno, MD - https://amzn.to/45lBtuQ📘 Healing Back Pain: The Mind-Body Connection by Dr. John Sarno, MD - https://amzn.to/3UVJ5BB📗 The Pain Reprocessing Workbook by Vanessa Blackstone - https://www.amazon.com/Pain-Reprocessing-Therapy-Workbook-Neuroplasticity/dp/1648483763📗 Think Away Your Pain: Your Brain is the Solution to Your Pain - https://www.amazon.com/Think-Away-Your-David-Schechter/dp/1929997159📘 Cured: The New Science of Spontaneous Healing by Jeffrey Rediger - https://amzn.to/2FVgCI1________✅ Become a Channel Member! Your support makes a huge difference in sharing stories of ME/CFS and Long Covid recovery 👇https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy4EjD4exCbtuGQkSa71ozA/joinLET’S BE FRIENDS:🌐 Visit My Website - https://raelanagle.com 📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/raelan.agleNOTE: This description may contain affiliate links to products I enjoy using myself. As an associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Should you choose to use these links, this channel may earn affiliate commissions at no additional cost to you. I appreciate your support!REMINDER: This is for information purposes only and nothing I share should be considered medical advice. Please make your own assessment, do your own further research, and consult your trusted healthcare professionals before deciding if anything I talk about here might be right for you.Support the show

Sep 29, 2025 • 10min
169: The Hidden Cycle That Keeps Long Covid and ME/CFS Alive
Send us Fan MailIn 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/4lMvVRPIncludes 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&htrafficsource=youtube&hcategory=ambassador&hgoal=foundations📌Join Raelan's FREE 5-day brain retraining Email starter course - simple and actionable steps, straight to your inbox: https://mailchi.mp/raelanagle.com/brain-retraining📱Try Curable—6 weeks FREE — http://www.curable.com/raelanagle________STRUGGLING WITH TOO MANY VIDEOS?✅ Get weekly bullet-point summaries from our latest recovery interviews. Subscribe here: https://mailchi.mp/3bd95045319b/raelan-agle🗂️ Check out past issues: https://us4.campaign-archive.com/home/?u=37ea23b85f86e4a50b6230a2b&id=9dd66da9ce✅ Become a Channel Member! Your support makes a huge difference in sharing stories of ME/CFS and Long Covid recovery 👇https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy4EjD4exCbtuGQkSa71ozA/joinLET’S BE FRIENDS:🌐 Visit My Website - https://raelanagle.com 📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/raelan.agleNOTE: This description may contain affiliate links to products I enjoy using myself. As an associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Should you choose to use these links, this channel may earn affiliate commissions at no additional cost to you. I appreciate your support!REMINDER: This is for information purposes only and nothing I share should be considered medical advice. Please make your own assessment, do your own further research, and consult your trusted healthcare professionals before deciding if anything I talk about here might be right for you.Support the show


