The Chronic Fatigue and Burnout Recovery Podcast

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Episode 156: Recovery, Recalibration & Learning to Feel Safely Again

August 07, 2026

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 with capacity, vulnerability, and self-pr...

Episode 155: What This New Research on Glutamate Might Mean for Long COVID & ME/CFS

July 24, 2026

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 — and why these conditions can’t be unde...

Episode 154: Breakups, Dating & Recovery: Navigating Life After Long Covid with Lexi Boreham

July 10, 2026

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, learning to set boundaries, and what ...