The Chronic Fatigue and Burnout Recovery Podcast

In this episode Anna discusses the connection between the Gallbladder and Chronic Fatigue. If you are someone who burps up a fishy taste when you supplement with fish oils, this is for you! But it is also worth listening to if you have ongoing digestive issues, oestrogen dominance or mould toxicity. We cover the basics of what the Gallbladder is, what it does in the body and things that can go wro...

Shownotes Dr Sarah Myhill is a Naturopathic Physician who has been practising medicine since before I (Anna) was born. I have the honour and privilege of interviewing her to discuss her latest book: “Diagnosis and Treatment of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Myalgic Encephalitis and Long Covid”. We cover a range of topics, all of which are covered in more detail in the book, including; dietary foundatio...

Shownotes In this episode Anna discusses the connection between digestive health and Chronic Fatigue, specifically Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO). She talks about the symptoms, how to test for SIBO and most importantly what to do about it. She shares some insights from her own journey with SIBO and also factors that make individuals susceptible to relapses.  Useful links: Take the Ch...

Shownotes In this episode Anna answers questions from you, the listener! Anna covers an understanding of getting a CFS Diagnosis, Anna shares her own diagnosis stories and the pros and cons of being diagnosed. We discuss how to give up caffeine which can be both simple and complex depending on how much you are having and the reasons why. Anna talks about the process she used to find her baseline a...

Shownotes In this episode Anna interviews Dr Lacey Chittle who was her practitioner in her own healing journey. Lacey shares some of her personal journey with autoimmunity weaved with beautiful words of wisdom for those who are navigating the space of chronic illness management and recovery. A must listen if you need to reconnect with hope and reignite inspiration and energy to continue on your jo...

Shownotes In this episode Anna offers some updates and shares after completing her final module in a 3 year training to become a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP). She shares some of her reflections and learnings from the past 3 years and talks about her experience with touch as a modality for support in her journey.  Useful links: The Nurturing Resilience Program is now the Nurturing Resili...

Shownotes How do you know when you need to work on something physical vs how do you know when to work on something emotional or engage more with mindbody work? That is the question that Anna aims to address in this episode. It isn’t always easy to know what the next step is when it comes to healing. Sometimes the lesson is in getting comfortable with not knowing. If you are struggling to make a de...

Shownotes Anxiety and other mood disorders often go hand and hand with chronic fatigue. It is not uncommon for those experiencing chronic fatigue to also struggle with their mental health. Here we discuss the most important considerations to improve quality of life as you navigate your mood alongside other chronic illness symptoms.  Useful links: Take the Chronic Fatigue Quiz: https://app.annamars...

Shownotes Experiencing and recovering from Chronic Illness requires the capacity to change and adapt. We need to learn new habits around how we eat, how we sleep, the routines we keep, the boundaries we set and everything in between. Change, even for someone in good health, is never a walk in the park and many people are prone to procrastination, self sabotage, getting complacent and going round i...

Shownotes In this episode we answer questions from you, the listeners! We cover a variety of topics including tips for managing recovery when your financial resources are limited, possible causes of unexplained leg pain, how to manage work related stress and build one’s capacity and tolerance, how to manage flares and knowing when you can start saying yes!  Useful links: Take the Chronic Fatigue Q...

Shownotes In 2016 and recently divorced, Samira was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer, over 6 years she experienced the medical trauma of having cancer, not once, but twice. She started and ended a business, was a single parent, moved countries, had covid twice and ended up absolutely exhausted. Samira shares her experience of moving towards better health where she discovered the power...

Shownotes It is probably no surprise that when it comes to chronic and complex illness, you don’t just wake up one day and feel better. Instead, progress happens in fits and starts and sometimes cannot even be noticed on a weekly or monthly basis. In this episode Anna talks about four ways we can track progress in our fatigue recovery.  Useful links: Take the Chronic Fatigue Quiz: https://app.anna...

Shownotes Beverley’s fatigue journey started with a bit of anaemia and glandular fever and ended with a car accident, domestic abuse, a divorce, autoimmunity, relocating and starting over. Despite a laundry list of physical, mental and emotional challenges, Beverley was able to keep following her heart to live her dream lifestyle in her “happy place” on the South Coast. She joins us on the show to...

Shownotes Anna revisits the topic of blood sugar, this time talking more specifically about those experiencing low blood sugar and hypoglycemic events. Whether your blood sugar is low, high or suspected to be normal, it is still worth listening to this episode for valuable insights into blood sugar in general. Additionally, Anna covers how to identify whether hypoglycemia could be a concern for yo...

Shownotes Anna shares some updates from her recent trip to South Africa as well as a discussion about how to approach the New Year if you are having a Chronic Illness experience. This is a chatty episode that covers a range of different topics including boundaries, travel, identity, mould and nervous system.  Useful Links: Website: https://annamarsh.co.uk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anna...

Shownotes The festive season can be a challenging time for so many reasons; more triggers, complex family dynamics, more commitments, late nights and increased food and drink. If you feel overwhelmed about the upcoming festivities this episode is for you. I cover four of the most important things to consider as you support your body through this time and navigate the festive season alongside your...

Shownotes Lorrie is a Holistic Wellness Coach who was able to heal herself after ME/CFS kept her housebound and bed bound for 8 years. However, in 2020, she experienced Long Covid but was able to use all the tools from her previous experience to recover again! She created the Relief & Transformation: Managin g Long Covid and ME/CFS full 8 week online course and Membership Program. She is passi...

Shownotes Proper thyroid screening is important to rule thyroid imbalances in or out on your fatigue and health recovery journey. In this episode Anna discussed what proper screening entails and why you might have thyroid symptoms, even if your thyroid markers are normal. This opens up a deeper discussion about thyroid autoimmunity and why thyroid replacement therapy alone is not enough to support...

Shownotes Not everyone with Chronic Fatigue will have endotoxemia and intestinal permeability, but if you do, it should be top priority for intervention. In this episode Anna explains the concepts of endotoxemia and intestinal permeability, how you can test for them and what to do about them. Anna covers a variety of factors which can impact intestinal permeability and why a personalised approach...

Shownotes Chronic Fatigue can be the end point of a complex web of dysfunction leading to poor ATP production. Malabsorption Syndromes can be part of the web that needs to be untangled as someone works to improve their health, energy and wellbeing. In this episode Anna covers; what is a Malabsorption Syndrome and how might you identify if it is a problem for you? Causes of malabsorption syndromes...

Shownotes Weight gain can be a common and often unwanted side effect of chronic illness. In this episode Anna discusses how to approach weight loss when you are well enough to actively pursue it. The episode starts with a recap of concepts discussed in episode 33, reasons why we gain weight when chronically unwell, and then branches off into discussion about non-exercise activity thermogenesis (NE...

Shownotes In this episode Anna discusses how trigger avoidance is the first step in fatigue recovery but when we stay at this stage, we stay stuck. Instead, Anna offers a narrative where our limitations can be our superpowers. If we can understand the mechanisms that are generating our most limiting symptoms, we can create our roadmap to better health. She includes examples of common things she sh...

Shownotes This is the second part of a two part series on brain health. In this episode Anna discusses diet, lifestyle, nutraceutical and exercise interventions to dampen neuroinflammation and support the health of your brain. Useful links: Take the Chronic Fatigue Quiz: https://app.annamarsh.co.uk/quiz-page Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anna__marsh_ Work with me: https://annamarsh.co.uk/wo...

Shownotes In this episode Anna digs deeper into brain injuries and neuroinflammation. If you are someone experiencing chronic fatigue, your support plan should consider the health of your brain. In this episode Anna explains the concept of glial cell priming and how it may impact brain health long term. Even if you do not have a known brain injury, this episode is worth a listen.  Useful links: Ta...

Shownotes Emily, also known as “The Spoonie Mentor” on instagram joins Anna on the podcast to talk about her personal journey recovering from a brain injury and post-concussion syndrome. They talk about pacing, belief systems, learning to rest and building a business as a spoonie.  Useful links: The Spoonie Mentor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thespooniementor/ Emily Fraser Website: https:/...