Timestamps:
0:00 – Symptoms of chronic fatigue: brain fog, headaches, and noise sensitivity
0:43 – Introduction to Jop’s recovery story on the CFS Health Podcast
1:49 – Life before chronic fatigue syndrome: family, fitness, and work success
3:10 – Onset of chronic fatigue: bronchitis as the trigger
3:47 – Struggling to get diagnosed: tests and the final CFS diagnosis
5:09 – Accepting chronic fatigue: shifting from denial to recovery
7:04 – Skepticism and trying different treatments on the recovery journey
8:50 – How the CFS Health program changed mindset and approach
10:36 – Turning point: quitting alcohol and embracing lifestyle changes
12:29 – Creating change cards: building a recovery mindset with reminders
13:42 – Using brain retraining techniques to reinforce habits
15:26 – Finding my baseline and staying consistent
17:05 – Nutrition for CFS recovery: balanced meals and hydration
18:52 – Journaling and sleep: tracking progress and building routines
20:32 – Expanding activity levels: from rest to 20,000 steps a day
23:05 – Balancing recovery with parenting, cooking, and cleaning
24:19 – Recognizing limits: knowing when to rest and recharge
27:00 – Taking one day at a time and learning from setbacks
29:30 – Asking for help: letting go of guilt and accepting support
31:04 – Final words: commit to change and focus on what you can control
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- The 3 stages of recovery and what to do in each one - https://www.cfshealth.com/the3stages
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