This is part 2 of a 4 part series on what to focus on in the different stages of Chronic Fatigue and other energy limiting illnesses. In this episode Anna talks about the most important things to focus on as you navigate being housebound with Chronic Fatigue. This includes things that you may be able to introduce now that you have transitioned from being bed bound, tips on how to gently build capacity and create routine and physical supports that may be useful if accessible. Website: http://anna...
Jun 27, 2025•25 min
This is part 1 of a 4 part series on what to focus on in the different stages of Chronic Fatigue and other energy limiting illnesses. In this episode Anna talks about the most important things to focus on as you navigate being bedbound. This includes an understanding of what is happening in the nervous system, tips on how to gently build capacity and create routine and physical supports that may be useful if accessible. Website: http://annamarsh.co.uk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anna_m...
Jun 13, 2025•30 min
Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a complex and often misunderstood condition that leaves many people struggling with persistent exhaustion, brain fog, and muscle aches. Although there are multiple different factors that contribute to symptoms and every case is different, diet can play a significant role in symptom management. There are many different dietary approaches and different things will work for different people depending on the mechanisms contributing to their specific case. One dietar...
May 30, 2025•47 min
Not everything we do to support our bodies will have an immediate or noticeable impact. However, often these interventions work in synergy with one another. In this episode Anna talks about the importance of layering interventions in an intentional and consistent way to move the needle of health forward over time. Website: http://annamarsh.co.uk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anna_marsh_nutrition/ 1-1 Support: https://annamarsh.co.uk/1-1/...
May 16, 2025•20 min
Mood disorders refer to significant changes in mood that have a negative impact on daily life. It goes without saying that when someone experiences a chronic illness such as Chronic Fatigue, they may feel low at times. However, this is different to someone who may be experiencing an ongoing low mood that feels unrelated to their current state of health or someone who is experiencing a low mood disorder that is perhaps mechanistically entangled with some of the mechanisms of chronic fatigue. In t...
May 02, 2025•43 min
What does life look like at the end stages of recovery? In this episode Anna shares “a day in her life” and compares this to how far she has come. She reflects on lessons that she is still learning and things that still feel important. This includes a discussion around friendships and building community after recovery. Website: http://annamarsh.co.uk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anna_marsh_nutrition/ 1-1 Support: https://annamarsh.co.uk/1-1/...
Apr 18, 2025•31 min
Candida overgrowth can contribute to chronic fatigue through a combination of immune system suppression, toxin production, gut dysfunction, and inflammation. When Candida proliferates beyond its normal levels, it can lead to various symptoms that resemble chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) or contribute to ongoing fatigue. In this episode Anna talks about how Candida can be a driving factor in Chronic Fatigue, how you can assess if it is something impacting you and what you can do to address it. She...
Apr 04, 2025•41 min
Contrary to what many people think about Chronic Fatigue Recovery, we are not supposed to be calm all the time. Rest matters and we definitely need periods of the day and night where we feel calm, relaxed and at peace. However, Chronic Fatigue Recovery is ultimately about building capacity which means that we also have to come into contact with more challenging experiences so that we can rebuild. In this episode Anna discusses some of the patterns and trends she is noticing with clients which is...
Mar 21, 2025•24 min
Mornings with Chronic Fatigue can be tough. Some people experience difficulty waking, feeling flat, slow and sluggish first thing in the morning and it takes ages to get up and even feel a little bit functional for the day. Others with Chronic Fatigue may feel very wired, hyperactivated and symptomatic first thing in the morning. This can cause a negative spiral of worrying about symptoms and how the rest of the day will unfold. Finally, others may not be overly flat or overly activated, but jus...
Mar 06, 2025•39 min
Supplement sensitivity can be common in the Chronic Illness and Chronic Fatigue community. After recently posting on instagram on the topic of supplement sensitivity, I had some comments that no one is talking about this and often those who are sensitive are made to feel like they are being difficult or overly anxious. In some cases, clients get abandoned by practitioners who feel overwhelmed by their reactions. So I wanted to create an episode where I talk about how to supplement when you are s...
Feb 21, 2025•22 min
In Chronic Fatigue Recovery, healing happens from a regulated place and yet our nervous system state also influences how we approach healing. This creates a chicken or egg situation where, approaching healing from a dysregulated place, can breed further dysregulation but approaching healing from a place of more regulation, enables more successful self-care. In this episode Anna describes four different ways in which we can approach our healing and how this shows up practically. You may recognise...
Feb 14, 2025•44 min
The final stage of supporting Mold illness and Chronic fatigue is introducing Binders, Antimicrobials and Biofilm Disruptors. In this episode Anna talks recaps on the previous 3 episodes in this 4 part series. She then talk about introducing binders, including, what are binders and why do we take them? Possible side effects and things to watch out for. The importance of dosing slowly, especially if you are sensitive. What to do if you have a reaction and how long to take them for. She talks abou...
Feb 07, 2025•24 min
Supporting Detoxification and Drainage is the second step when dealing with mold illness and chronic fatigue. This is the third episode in a series on Mold Illness and Chronic Fatigue. In this episode Anna talks about the importance of addressing digestive health and supporting healthy bowel movements, adding in sauna or sweating, lymphatic drainage and the importance of protein for liver support! Other Episodes of Interest https://annamarsh.co.uk/podcast/episode-79-the-gallbladder-and-chronic-f...
Jan 30, 2025•34 min
Mould avoidance is the first step when it comes to dealing with mold illness and chronic fatigue. This is the second part in a series on Mold Illness and Chronic Fatigue. In this episode Anna talks about the importance of avoidance of mold. This includes how to test your home for mold and what to do if you are living in mold and you cannot get out immediately. Anna talks about dietary changes that can be supportive to reduce mycotoxin exposure from foods and generally increase resilience of orga...
Jan 23, 2025•22 min
In this episode Anna discusses mold illness and chronic fatigue. She answers questions such as: What is mold illness? How are we exposed? What are the symptoms? How do I test for mold illness? What do I do if I get a positive test result? Mold illness or sickness is a constellation of symptoms that result from a combination of the mold spore colonisation in the body and toxic load due to the mycotoxins they produce. The mycotoxins can be particularly damaging to every body system and this is wha...
Jan 16, 2025•34 min
In this episode Anna explains the development of Chronic Fatigue using the understanding of the Mast Cell and the Cell Danger Response as a guide. She talks about how triggers and events can build up across a lifetime until the body becomes overwhelmed by its ability to cope. This very often is the point of no return. Healing is about returning to safety and little by little creating a greater sense of safety and resourcefulness in the system. Website: http://annamarsh.co.uk/ Instagram: https://...
Jan 10, 2025•23 min
In this week's episode of the Chronic Fatigue podcast Anna talks about surgeries and Chronic Fatigue. Specifically looking at how surgeries can be a single health changing event, similar to a viral infection or vaccination, and what we can do if we are already unwell and need to take an elective surgery. The episode starts with a general discussion about Chronic Fatigue from a nervous system perspective and then Anna talks about the various factors that can impact the nervous system when someone...
Jan 03, 2025•24 min
This episode covers the topic of rest and chronic fatigue, specifically, how to rest better! A while back Anna surveyed her instagram followers and 80-90% of them said they found rest hard. In this episode Anna talks about the importance of accessing “restful rest” with some tips on how to set up your day for better rest and recovery. Website: http://annamarsh.co.uk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anna_marsh_nutrition/ Nurturing Resilience: https://annamarsh.co.uk/nurturing-resilience/...
Nov 29, 2024•22 min
In this episode Anna covers the topic of pacing and Chronic Fatigue including why it is an essential part of the chronic fatigue recovery toolbox. Anna shares some of the problems that they see with their clients when it comes to pacing and things that have helped their clients get better results from their pacing. She shares some useful apps and resources that you can refer to if pacing is an ongoing challenge for you. Website: http://annamarsh.co.uk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anna_m...
Nov 22, 2024•24 min
If you’ve had a viral infection and never felt the same since, relapsed in your healing journey after an acute infection or if you’ve had a vaccine injury, this episode is for you. In this episode Anna explains in simple terms what has likely happened in the case of post-viral fatigue and most importantly, 5 important factors to take into consideration to start to feel better again. In a nutshell, when we become acutely unwell due to a viral infection, the immune system creates drastic physiolog...
Nov 15, 2024•43 min
In this episode Anna talks about the difference between Post-Exertional Malaise, Crashes, Flares, Setbacks and the natural change in our output and capacity that comes when you are a human being. She gives a high level overview of what is happening in the body in each of these experiences, how we can learn from the patterns that we have and the support that is likely needed as a consequence. She highlights the understanding that if we can identify our tendencies, it reveals information that will...
Nov 08, 2024•31 min
In this episode Anna answers a Chronic Fatigue listener question about Life After Disease: How to cultivate the mindset to move on and not get stuck. Although the title suggests that this is for those further along in their journey, there are still some wisdom bombs for those at any stage of their journey, especially those who are feeling stuck. Website: http://annamarsh.co.uk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anna_marsh_nutrition/ Nurturing Resilience: https://annamarsh.co.uk/nurturing-resi...
Nov 01, 2024•26 min
In this episode Anna shares the four stages of Chronic Fatigue Recovery as she experiences them working with her clients in clinical practice. She discusses each of the stages, how we may experience them and what is important at each stage and how you can support yourself through each stage. Website: http://annamarsh.co.uk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anna_marsh_nutrition/ Nurturing Resilience: https://annamarsh.co.uk/nurturing-resilience/...
Oct 25, 2024•32 min
In this episode Anna shares some behind the scenes information and talks about two of the tests they end up using most often in the practice, what they typically find, how this is useful to clients and possible results. If you’ve been feeling like you’ve hit a plateau in your journey and have a budget to explore some additional options, this episode could help you understand a bit more about Functional Testing and how it could be helpful. Test Links: GI Effects Stool Test NutrEval Website: http:...
Oct 18, 2024•40 min
If you’ve been having a chronic fatigue or chronic illness experience for any length of time, you are probably all too familiar with the cycle of boom and bust. We all do too much and crash from time to time, but when this happens again and again, we want to consider how we are contributing to it. It isn’t always as simple as; just do less. Sometimes the “overdoing” is a reflection of maladaptive coping mechanisms that we have been relying on for years, decades even. Being able to unlearn old st...
Oct 11, 2024•39 min
Anna interviews holistic dentist, Dr Kayleigh Short where they discuss why dental health is so important generally for healthy humans and for people with chronic illness and chronic fatigue symptoms more specifically. Often when faced with a chronic illness, like chronic fatigue, we can get caught up in supporting all of the body's systems that we forget to look inside the mouth. For stubborn cases that aren't improving, Dr Short suggests having a thorough work up with a holistic dentist who kno...
Oct 04, 2024•41 min
Sometimes in our Chronic Fatigue Journey we can be in a low place and it can be helpful to have some words of support and encouragement or even gentle insights which can help us reflect on why we might be feeling stuck. That is what this episode is for... There are times in your healing journey when you need to take action and times in your healing journey where you need to allow, give space and integrate. Spending too much time in one versus the other is not a recipe for success. Website: http:...
Sep 27, 2024•12 min
The use of heat and cold can be supportive for health, but where do they factor in when it comes to fatigue recovery? How do we know when we are ready to add heat or cold stress to our healing routines? How can we do this safely to avoid energy crashes or post-exertional malaise? All these questions and more are answered in the latest episode of the Chronic Fatigue and Burnout Recovery Podcast. Hot and cold are two of several stressors known as "hormetic stressors". Hormetic stressors are stress...
Sep 20, 2024•37 min
Energetically expensive personality traits are ways of being that cost us energy. Firstly the energy that we expend from being driven to operate outside of our capacity and secondly the energy from the hidden stress of denying our own authenticity. In this episode Anna highlights some of the most important traits to be aware of and how they may show up in fatigue recovery. She talks about why these traits develop and why it is important to have a compassionate approach towards ourselves as we ch...
Sep 12, 2024•37 min
Eating enough protein is a conversation we end up having with almost all of our clients. Eating enough protein is a conversation we end up having with almost all of our clients. Protein is important for our blood sugar, immune system, antioxidant systems, detoxification systems and much much more! But how much is optimal and how do we know that we can digest and absorb it all? In this episode Anna talks about why we should be conscious of our protein intake, considerations for optimising digesti...
Aug 23, 2024•30 min
