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Episode 64 - Navigating the Festive Season and Seasonal Updates

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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 healing journey. I also give a little seasonal update and some personal shares.

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Episode 63 - Recovering from Long Covid and MECFS with Lorrie Rivers

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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 passionate about helping others who are struggling with their health, to overcome their healing challenges by addressing pathogens. Please enjoy this conversation with Lorrie.

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Episode 62 - Underactive Thyroid, Hashimoto's and Chronic Fatigue

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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 the symptoms associated. Anna offers additional diet and lifestyle suggestions for Hashimoto’s but some of the concepts can be applied to any autoimmune condition so still worth a listen.

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Episode 61 - Endotoxemia and Intestinal Permeability and Chronic Fatigue

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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 is essential when restoring membrane health.

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Episode 60 - Malabsorption Syndromes and Fatigue Recovery

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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 and Anna’s own personal journey with overcoming chronic digestive issues and malabsorption. 

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Episode 59 - How To Lose Weight and Fatigue Recovery

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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 (NEAT), resistance training, caloric maintenance, surplus and deficits and how to utilise these to your advantage. This episode is most appropriate for those who are at the tail end of their health journey and are able to give more attention to weight loss over and above other aspects of healing. 

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Episode 58 - Your “Can’ts” Are Your Clues in Fatigue Recovery

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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 she’s in her 1:1 practice. 

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Episode 57 - Brain Health - Diet, Lifestyle, Nutraceutical and Exercise Interventions

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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.

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Episode 56 - Brain Injury, Brain Health and Chronic Fatigue

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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. 

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Episode 55 - Thriving as a Spoonie with Emily Fraser

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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.