The Chronic Fatigue and Burnout Recovery Podcast

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Episode 160: Motherhood, Recovery & Learning to Live...

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2026/10/02

What does recovery look like when life doesn’t stop around you? In this episode, Anna is joined by Charlotte Wightman for an honest conversation about chronic illness, motherhood, recovery and what it means to build a life that feels sustainable — rather than constantly trying to do recovery “perfectly.” Charlotte shares what it was like navigating her own health while also being a mum, including the inevitable tension between what she felt she

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00:32:14

Episode 159: Can Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT)...

The Chronic Fatigue and Burnout Recovery Podcast ·

2026/09/18

A recently published study investigating Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) in people living with ME/CFS has generated considerable interest within the chronic illness community. But what did the research actually find? In this episode, Anna takes a balanced look at the study, exploring both the encouraging findings and the important limitations. Whilst the results suggest that HBOT may improve physical functioning, fatigue, pain and cognitive

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00:32:14

Episode 159: Can Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT)...

The Chronic Fatigue and Burnout Recovery Podcast ·

2026/09/18

A recently published study investigating Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) in people living with ME/CFS has generated considerable interest within the chronic illness community. But what did the research actually find? In this episode, Anna takes a balanced look at the study, exploring both the encouraging findings and the important limitations. Whilst the results suggest that HBOT may improve physical functioning, fatigue, pain and cognitive

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00:42:49

Episode 158: What Happened After My Longest Hike...

The Chronic Fatigue and Burnout Recovery Podcast ·

2026/09/04

In this episode, Anna shares the experience of completing her longest hike since chronic illness — a 21km hike lasting almost 6 hours — and reflects on what the following 72 hours revealed about recovery, capacity, and nervous system regulation. This is not an episode about pushing harder. It’s a conversation about what late-stage recovery often really involves: understanding load distribution preparing the body appropriately supporting

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00:42:49

Episode 158: What Happened After My Longest Hike...

The Chronic Fatigue and Burnout Recovery Podcast ·

2026/09/04

In this episode, Anna shares the experience of completing her longest hike since chronic illness — a 21km hike lasting almost 6 hours — and reflects on what the following 72 hours revealed about recovery, capacity, and nervous system regulation. This is not an episode about pushing harder. It’s a conversation about what late-stage recovery often really involves: understanding load distribution preparing the body appropriately supporting

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00:29:45

Episode 157: Could Creatine Support Energy and...

The Chronic Fatigue and Burnout Recovery Podcast ·

2026/08/21

Creatine is often associated with the fitness industry and sports performance — but emerging research is now exploring whether it may have relevance far beyond the gym. In this episode, Anna explores the current evidence surrounding creatine supplementation in Long Covid and fatigue-related conditions, including its potential role in energy metabolism, muscle function, cognitive symptoms, nervous system health, and recovery capacity. This

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00:29:45

Episode 157: Could Creatine Support Energy and...

The Chronic Fatigue and Burnout Recovery Podcast ·

2026/08/21

Creatine is often associated with the fitness industry and sports performance — but emerging research is now exploring whether it may have relevance far beyond the gym. In this episode, Anna explores the current evidence surrounding creatine supplementation in Long Covid and fatigue-related conditions, including its potential role in energy metabolism, muscle function, cognitive symptoms, nervous system health, and recovery capacity. This

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00:38:45

Episode 156: Recovery, Recalibration & Learning to...

The Chronic Fatigue and Burnout Recovery Podcast ·

2026/08/07

In this episode, Anna explores a side of recovery that is rarely discussed: What happens when the nervous system begins to reconnect with emotions, sensations, and internal experiences that were previously difficult to fully feel. As the body becomes safer and more regulated, many people notice unexpected shifts: emotions feeling stronger or more accessible increased sensory awareness old feelings resurfacing a changing relationship

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00:38:45

Episode 156: Recovery, Recalibration & Learning to...

The Chronic Fatigue and Burnout Recovery Podcast ·

2026/08/07

In this episode, Anna explores a side of recovery that is rarely discussed: What happens when the nervous system begins to reconnect with emotions, sensations, and internal experiences that were previously difficult to fully feel. As the body becomes safer and more regulated, many people notice unexpected shifts: emotions feeling stronger or more accessible increased sensory awareness old feelings resurfacing a changing relationship

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00:36:00

Episode 155: What This New Research on Glutamate...

The Chronic Fatigue and Burnout Recovery Podcast ·

2026/07/24

In this episode, Anna breaks down a recent study exploring brain neurochemicals in Long COVID and ME/CFS — with a particular focus on glutamate and its potential role in symptoms, particularly physical capacity. Rather than simply summarising the research, Anna walks you through what these findings may actually mean in practice. We’ll explore how glutamate fits into the wider picture of nervous system regulation, inflammation, and energy metabolism —

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00:36:00

Episode 155: What This New Research on Glutamate...

The Chronic Fatigue and Burnout Recovery Podcast ·

2026/07/24

In this episode, Anna breaks down a recent study exploring brain neurochemicals in Long COVID and ME/CFS — with a particular focus on glutamate and its potential role in symptoms, particularly physical capacity. Rather than simply summarising the research, Anna walks you through what these findings may actually mean in practice. We’ll explore how glutamate fits into the wider picture of nervous system regulation, inflammation, and energy metabolism —

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01:01:48

Episode 154: Breakups, Dating & Recovery: Navigating...

The Chronic Fatigue and Burnout Recovery Podcast ·

2026/07/10

In this episode, Anna is joined by Lexi Boreham, who shares her experience of living with and recovering from Long Covid. This conversation gently explores the reality of rebuilding a life alongside ongoing symptoms — from the early confusion of becoming unwell, to navigating setbacks, identity shifts, and the emotional impact of recovery. Together, they talk about the often-unspoken parts of the journey, including loneliness, the role of community,

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00:13:00

Episode 153: COMT - Why Some Nervous Systems Feel...

The Chronic Fatigue and Burnout Recovery Podcast ·

2026/06/25

Some people notice that they seem to experience stimulation and stress more intensely than others. They may feel overwhelmed in busy environments, react strongly to caffeine, or find it difficult to switch off mentally after a demanding day. Sometimes people encounter the term COMT when exploring genetic testing and begin to wonder whether this might explain their nervous system sensitivity. But conversations about COMT online can quickly become

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00:22:47

Episode 152: When You’re Mostly Better… But Not Fully...

The Chronic Fatigue and Burnout Recovery Podcast ·

2026/06/11

There is a stage of recovery that many people reach where life has largely returned to normal. You may be working again. Socialising more. Exercising gently. Participating in daily life in ways that once felt impossible. And yet, your system may still experience occasional fluctuations. Energy might dip after a busy week. Sleep may become more fragile during stressful periods. Your nervous system might still feel sensitive to certain types of

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00:22:47

Episode 152: When You’re Mostly Better… But Not Fully...

The Chronic Fatigue and Burnout Recovery Podcast ·

2026/06/11

There is a stage of recovery that many people reach where life has largely returned to normal. You may be working again. Socialising more. Exercising gently. Participating in daily life in ways that once felt impossible. And yet, your system may still experience occasional fluctuations. Energy might dip after a busy week. Sleep may become more fragile during stressful periods. Your nervous system might still feel sensitive to certain types of

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00:27:50

Episode 151: Why Gentle Movement Can Calm the Nervous...

The Chronic Fatigue and Burnout Recovery Podcast ·

2026/05/29

Movement can feel like a complicated topic for people living with chronic fatigue conditions. Many people have been told to exercise more. Others have experienced crashes after pushing too hard. And over time, movement itself can start to feel risky. But something interesting often emerges during recovery. Certain types of gentle, rhythmic movement can actually help the nervous system settle. In this episode, Anna explores why the body

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00:27:50

Episode 151: Why Gentle Movement Can Calm the Nervous...

The Chronic Fatigue and Burnout Recovery Podcast ·

2026/05/29

Movement can feel like a complicated topic for people living with chronic fatigue conditions. Many people have been told to exercise more. Others have experienced crashes after pushing too hard. And over time, movement itself can start to feel risky. But something interesting often emerges during recovery. Certain types of gentle, rhythmic movement can actually help the nervous system settle. In this episode, Anna explores why the body

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00:56:01

Episode 150: Relapse or Recalibration? Why Symptoms...

The Chronic Fatigue and Burnout Recovery Podcast ·

2026/05/15

One of the most frightening moments in recovery can be when symptoms suddenly return after a long period of stability. And many people immediately think: "I’m back where I started." But in many cases, what looks like a relapse is actually something quite different. Sometimes the body is simply going through a temporary recalibration. In this episode, Anna explores why symptom waves can occur even after months or years of improvement, and

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00:56:01

Episode 150: Relapse or Recalibration? Why Symptoms...

The Chronic Fatigue and Burnout Recovery Podcast ·

2026/05/15

One of the most frightening moments in recovery can be when symptoms suddenly return after a long period of stability. And many people immediately think: "I’m back where I started." But in many cases, what looks like a relapse is actually something quite different. Sometimes the body is simply going through a temporary recalibration. In this episode, Anna explores why symptom waves can occur even after months or years of improvement, and

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00:33:09

Episode 149: Not all Post-Exertional Malaise (PEM) is...

The Chronic Fatigue and Burnout Recovery Podcast ·

2026/04/30

Not all post-exertional malaise (PEM) is driven by the same physiology — and understanding the difference can completely change how you approach pacing and recovery. In this episode, Anna breaks down the three most common patterns of post-exertional crashes seen in clinical practice: autonomic “hit the wall” crashes, metabolic “wired but exhausted” responses, and delayed immune-driven flares. You’ll learn why timing matters, how different symptom

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