How Sam Beat Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

In this raw and powerful episode of the CFS Health Recovery Podcast, Sam opens up about what it was really like to hit rock bottom with chronic fatigue syndrome.

From being bedridden, losing weight, and feeling completely hopeless… to surfing, working out, studying psychology, and living fully again — this is one of the most honest recovery stories we've ever shared.

If you're stuck in your recovery or wondering if it's even possible to get better, this conversation will give you hope — and remind you you're not alone.

Watch the full story now.

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Timestamps:

0:00 Intro: Feeling Hopeless and Stuck
1:00 Why I Said Yes to Sharing My Story
2:00 How It All Began – Getting Sick in Germany
6:00 Symptoms, Hospital Visits & Misdiagnosis
10:00 Emotional Toll & Mental Health Impact
16:00 The Breaking Point: Realisation & Decision to Change
19:00 Finding CFS Health & Joining the Program
24:00 The Mistake I Made Early in Recovery
26:00 The Turning Point – Letting Go and Trusting the Process
30:00 Movement, Progress, and Rebuilding Strength
34:00 Belief, Body Wisdom, and Sustainable Change
41:00 Life Now: Surfing, Studying, Living Again
47:00 Final Advice for Anyone Struggling Right Now
48:00 Message for Those Considering the Program
50:00 Conclusion & Thank You

Here are 4 ways we can help:

1. Join our free community to meet others, be inspired, and get more recovery info -   / cfshealthrecoveryhub  

2. Watch the newly released past members "Guest Panel" Workshop where they share their top 5 recovery secrets - https://www.cfshealth.com/guestpanelr...

3. Get our free most popular recovery trainings:
Find your baseline - Stop pushing and crashing - https://www.cfshealth.com/baseline
The 3 stages of recovery and what to do in each one - https://www.cfshealth.com/the3stages
The "9 do's and don’ts" PDF - to decrease symptoms and improve energy - https://www.Cfshealth.com/pdf

4. Want help professionally with a step-by-step recovery plan specific to you? Fill out the application form and the team will send you the details - https://www.cfshealth.com/form

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