TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Why we share our recovery stories 01:37 Lauren’s 20 year progressive journey into ME/CFS 05:40 What the doctor’s told Lauren 07:19 The insights that helped Lauren start to turn things around 13:56 Radical health improvements post ME/CFS 15:57 How Lauren improved her gut health 18:14 What support was the most helpful 21:11 How it feels to be recovered from ME/CFS 24:00 About Lauren’s book ‘The Unbecoming’ 28:04 Lauren’s advice for herself if she could go back in time 32:41 How to follow Lauren and learn more
Fantastic, clear interview, inspires me to keep going! I'm about halfway healed, have had CFS 18 years but have had much improvement lately by doing many of the things she's mentioned!. Mindset and brain retraining being key for me. Took me years to put myself first but therapy has helped me heal emotional blocks/traumas and now I'm making faster progress. These videos are a lifeline BTW, yours and the others who put out positive CFS content on YT. So thank you!!! 💜💜💜
This interview has truly remotivated me following some setbacks this summer. My body needed to rest more because of the toll my first experience with panic attacks had on my body. It was both mentally and physically defeating. I am once again trying to balance rest with movement, as well as get myself fully back into my normal routine. It is much easier than when I began my recovery because I have learned so much since my earlier day with CFS. Thank you so much Lauren and Raelan! So looking forward to your book Lauren! I appreciate all that you both do! ❤
Very interesting and informative! Gut issues seem to be the main culprit for me too. Also the mind retraining and mindfulness combined with avoiding triggers helps a lot. Super thankful for you Raelan for sharing these!
Hi Raelan and Lauren. I truly appreciate these recovery stories and I'm deeply appreciative of all your guests who have shared their own story. It's got me thinking about my story and I've started putting it down on paper. I want to believe I can heal from this however I'm not yet there in believing it. I'm not giving up though. Thank you for offering a different perspective. Every time I watch one of your videos my ME/CFS mind gets a little less locked into a specific narrative and a little more curious
I just love her calm demeanor. Something about me relates to you so much I think cause you’re from Rhode Island and I live in NY 😂 . I love your tips. Stepping down from work took me 8 months because I worried what people around me would think. And my parents were disappointed- told me not to tell people I was on medical leave. I told them I was not ashamed to work on my health. I also have those spirals you mentioned but I struggle to get past them but I know I’ll get there. I’m going to start writing things down, I think so much more positive on my good days but as soon as I have a bad day my thoughts go all day long and torture me. Thank you so much for these videos.
Thanks for watching! Her last name is Giammarco and you can order her book here (there's also a link in the video description): www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-unbecoming-by-lauren-giammarco#/
Wow! She basically verbalized my journey. Perfectionist, hyper-achiever and very responsible to others. Her comments regarding acceptance is not resignation so insightful. One of my most significant challenges is to accept where I am. Thank you, thank you, thank you both. ❤
Great video thank you!!! The talking to yourself/ pep talk is similar to part of the rewire process in 'ANS rewire'...its so important for rewiring the ANS...I think it helps sooo much 💖 daily affirmations help a lot too!
OK! First off...here's what resonates with me. Diet is key, anti-inflammatory foods, & for some reason, if I eat after 7 or 8 pm, I'm sick the next day. TIRED & WIRED, IS HUGE...again, I was up until 1am on my cell phone & am not functioning today (at all). Lyme? I should get tested. I've had this my whole life & will get better. Thank you Lauren & Raelan ❤ for giving us hope!
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Why we share our recovery stories
01:37 Lauren’s 20 year progressive journey into ME/CFS
05:40 What the doctor’s told Lauren
07:19 The insights that helped Lauren start to turn things around
13:56 Radical health improvements post ME/CFS
15:57 How Lauren improved her gut health
18:14 What support was the most helpful
21:11 How it feels to be recovered from ME/CFS
24:00 About Lauren’s book ‘The Unbecoming’
28:04 Lauren’s advice for herself if she could go back in time
32:41 How to follow Lauren and learn more
Fantastic, clear interview, inspires me to keep going! I'm about halfway healed, have had CFS 18 years but have had much improvement lately by doing many of the things she's mentioned!. Mindset and brain retraining being key for me. Took me years to put myself first but therapy has helped me heal emotional blocks/traumas and now I'm making faster progress. These videos are a lifeline BTW, yours and the others who put out positive CFS content on YT. So thank you!!! 💜💜💜
I'm so happy to hear you've experienced this improvement! Good for you for putting all the effort in, I'm glad it's paying off ❤️
Basically you have been mentally unwell for 18 years, you are now making changes to youre mental health that will ultimately fix
You’re symptoms
Yessss! Be honest with your employer!
This interview has truly remotivated me following some setbacks this summer. My body needed to rest more because of the toll my first experience with panic attacks had on my body. It was both mentally and physically defeating. I am once again trying to balance rest with movement, as well as get myself fully back into my normal routine. It is much easier than when I began my recovery because I have learned so much since my earlier day with
CFS. Thank you so much Lauren and Raelan! So looking forward to your book Lauren! I appreciate all that you both do! ❤
I'm sorry to hear about your setbacks this summer, Bobbie ❤️ But as always, I love hearing from you and admire your attitude!
@@RaelanAgle Thank you for your kind words, encouragement, and support over the past year, Raelan! You are such a gem! ❤
Very interesting and informative! Gut issues seem to be the main culprit for me too. Also the mind retraining and mindfulness combined with avoiding triggers helps a lot. Super thankful for you Raelan for sharing these!
So glad you enjoyed this, Joni! And thanks for taking the time to share 💛
Much gratitude for this highly relatable interview. You're both lovely human beings.
I hope to someday join you on the other side.
Me too
I'm so glad you enjoyed it! And you are so kind, thank you ❤️ Looking forward to your recovery story too 🌟
Hi Raelan and Lauren. I truly appreciate these recovery stories and I'm deeply appreciative of all your guests who have shared their own story. It's got me thinking about my story and I've started putting it down on paper. I want to believe I can heal from this however I'm not yet there in believing it. I'm not giving up though. Thank you for offering a different perspective. Every time I watch one of your videos my ME/CFS mind gets a little less locked into a specific narrative and a little more curious
As always, your comments bring me a huge smile and I continue to admire how open-minded you are!
I just love her calm demeanor. Something about me relates to you so much I think cause you’re from Rhode Island and I live in NY 😂 . I love your tips. Stepping down from work took me 8 months because I worried what people around me would think. And my parents were disappointed- told me not to tell people I was on medical leave. I told them I was not ashamed to work on my health. I also have those spirals you mentioned but I struggle to get past them but I know I’ll get there. I’m going to start writing things down, I think so much more positive on my good days but as soon as I have a bad day my thoughts go all day long and torture me.
Thank you so much for these videos.
Thanks for taking the time to share this, Stephanie ❤️
Thank you both so much!
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Thank you too, Janna! You always leave such lovely comments ❤️
I would love to know who Lauren used for her natriopath and health coach
Well done on your recovery and managing to push through keep working during it
I’ve started listening to these videos daily while I eat breakfast. Thank you both for sharing. You are inspiring, wonderfully strong women!❤️❤️❤️❤️
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I love how she prioritizes her health, and yes in the beginning it’s work, then it’s routine.
Yes !! It really is a lot of work & then it slowly starts to become a way of new life ❤
Good book!
Where can we purchase her book? And what is Laurens last name?
Thanks for watching! Her last name is Giammarco and you can order her book here (there's also a link in the video description): www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-unbecoming-by-lauren-giammarco#/
Oh my gosh.. I have her book!
@@lynnlasak4089 I bought it awhile ago loved it
Wow! She basically verbalized my journey. Perfectionist, hyper-achiever and very responsible to others. Her comments regarding acceptance is not resignation so insightful. One of my most significant challenges is to accept where I am.
Thank you, thank you, thank you both. ❤
Great video thank you!!! The talking to yourself/ pep talk is similar to part of the rewire process in 'ANS rewire'...its so important for rewiring the ANS...I think it helps sooo much 💖 daily affirmations help a lot too!
💓💓💓
OK! First off...here's what resonates with me. Diet is key, anti-inflammatory foods, & for some reason, if I eat after 7 or 8 pm, I'm sick the next day. TIRED & WIRED, IS HUGE...again, I was up until 1am on my cell phone & am not functioning today (at all). Lyme? I should get tested. I've had this my whole life & will get better. Thank you Lauren & Raelan ❤ for giving us hope!
Did you have lyme
R she suffered from autonomic dysfunction
Where is the link?
www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-unbecoming-by-lauren-giammarco#/
Where is the li k?
www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-unbecoming-by-lauren-giammarco#/
Thanks
Graham! You're continued support is so appreciated 😊 Thank you!!