Welcome back to part two of our three-part series on assessing mineral status in the quest to conquer chronic fatigue. Today, I'm diving into how you can harness the power of hair tissue mineral analysis (HTMA) and leverage the insights gained to optimize your minerals and address the underlying factors contributing to chronic fatigue.  You may have heard of it before, but do you truly understand its significance? What makes it such a valuable detective tool in our arsenal? What crucial...

In this episode, I go into the pivotal role minerals play in maintaining optimal function in the body and how imbalances in mineral levels can manifest as chronic fatigue and other debilitating symptoms. I’ll share insights into how assessing mineral status can shine a light on the hidden causes behind chronic fatigue. From Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA) to Blood Chemistry, I’ll explore how these two essential tools have provided invaluable insights into my own body's inner workings and...

Welcome back! In today's episode, we're getting straight to the heart of the matter – fatigue. If you've ever found yourself in a loop of confusion about why you're feeling exhausted, this one's for you. I break down the three distinct types of fatigue: Overtraining, fueling or nutrient-related fatigue, and chronic fatigue connected to Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Additionally, I'll shed light on the diagnostic criteria commonly used by medical professionals to identify...

Feeling caught up in the "Sacrifice Your Health for Other People’s Happiness Trap?" Well, in today’s heart-to-heart podcast episode, I’ll take a closer look at how societal expectations may be influencing your current health issues, your prolonged struggle with fatigue, and your overall well-being. This episode acts as a powerful call to action, encouraging you to grab hold of that metaphorical sander and sand away the layers of external expectations, societal labels, and other people’s...

Today on the podcast, I’ll be decoding fatigue and unveiling 9 hidden culprits.  If you're a podcast enthusiast like me, juggling multiple tasks while tuning in, keep those earbuds in because I explore the common symptoms beyond fatigue and uncover the intricate web of culprits, from adrenal and thyroid dysfunction to hormonal imbalances, nutrient deficiencies, and mitochondrial dysfunction. I'll discuss how infections, both viral and bacterial, mold and heavy metal toxicity, chemical and...

In today’s episode, I challenge the importance placed on having an official diagnosis of chronic fatigue, specifically Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS).  I dive into the intricate multi-system problem with chronic fatigue, the varying levels of expertise and interest among medical professionals, and encourage a thoughtful reflection on the practical implications of a diagnosis, highlighting that it doesn’t alter the day-to-day challenges you face in managing...

In this episode, I bare it all—peeling back the layers of years marked by chronic fatigue and the exhausting pursuit of pretending to be ‘perfect’ as a running coach and personal trainer. Spending years running on empty, all while concealing a dirty little secret beneath the surface. Join me in this honest conversation where I shed light on the struggles I hid for so long and the empowering decision to drop the perfection act and come clean about battling chronic fatigue.  Together, let's...

How do you find your way back to the life you love - a life of being active and fit? How do you do that when you’re stripped of all your energy, severely fatigued, and no one up until this point has been able to help you pinpoint why you’re not able to push past it and be done with it? I’ve experienced that very same struggle - living with chronic fatigue for years - and overcoming it. As a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis Expert, as well as my lived...