From Federal Officer to Wellness Warrior: Vanessa Defeats a Decade of ME/CFS

[@passepartur]

Thank you Raelan❤

[@RaelanAgle]

Wow, thank you so much for your support! ❤️

[@johnframe1117]

Raelan - thank you for all your videos. I am now 99% recovered because of your videos along with help from Miguel Bautista. I cannot thank you enough for the work you do to spread awareness of this illness!

[@RaelanAgle]

That's fantastic to hear! 💪❤️ 🎉 So happy for you, John!

[@75pdubs]

@RaelanAgle do the people you interview also do testimonials on the dnrs page?

[@avamihalik7531]

After binge-watching your channel I DO feel a shift in my brain and feel fewer symptoms. Thank you!

[@RaelanAgle]

Wow, that's amazing to hear! Keep going, you're on the right track! 🌟

[@sarahshaw1111]

Oh this is good to know, I just started watching these videos on Monday. Feeling 😢 after getting diagnosis of CFS just last week. So pleased to hear you are almost fully recovered x

[@HealwithLiz]

This is an amazing interview. The two most giving beautiful souls I know! Vanessa has gone through so much (severe POTS + CFS, loss of a loved one), and her recovery and transformation story is so inspiring. This beautiful lady has dedicated so much of her time to help others for free - including friends of mine who are now living their best life and inspiring others. She is so authentic about her journey and doesn't just paint a perfect picture which is so validating and reassuring. Her new Haven monthly membership is a wealth of nervous system regulation resources. It's very affordable, less than a tenth the cost my former naturopath's rate per hour. There is a whole section on tapping and belief work, which other practitioners charge a ton for. She also has a library of visualizations, somatic practices and more. There is so much goodness here. She is the real deal who has been to the deepest depths of chronic illness and loss and is a beacon of loving hopeful light. Vanessa you are awesome and so special! Raelan you are also the best!

[@yourgratefulguide]

Aww Liz, I love your heart. It’s so big and beautiful. I appreciate you so much. It’s been such a pleasure walking this journey with amazing souls like you and Raelan. You’re both changing lives by sharing stories of recovery. They are the ultimate hope rope. Thank you both so much! 💙💙💙

[@EvA-i2b1n]

My beautiful cousin, I’ve watched you go through hell and back, over and over! It’s so great that your story can help others. Good on you ❤️

[@yourgratefulguide]

Love you 😘 So proud of you for never giving up.

[@Unforced-LC]

Wow - such an intelligent, compassionate, authentic woman. This interview ties so many points together. Thanks! Also to you Raelan, you’re a hero without a cape - I really feel like you’re channel started a revolution on how we view chronic illnesses

[@RaelanAgle]

Thank you Nina, so kind of you to say that! ❤️

[@yourgratefulguide]

☺️ thank you for being here

[@loganmartin7440]

Thank you to you both for this testimony and for HOPE. I particularly resonate with the faith aspect and bringing in the somatics to brain retraining. I’m new to CFS and immediately looked for answers and found these stories and researched and found DNRS and started it two months ago. I’m using it with my faith, somatics and nervous system work. Raelan I hope to be on your recovery story waitlist one day. I have faith we can all recover from chronic symptoms ❤

[@aliceorourke8170]

This is a wonderful interview and you're a beautiful person Vanessa. Thank you so much as always Raelan, we can see how hard you work! X

[@RaelanAgle]

Thank you so much, Alice!

[@yourgratefulguide]

Thank you so much ☺️

[@flame-on-3]

I had cancer and used the ANS program, I feel great, All those doctors who needs them, the mind is a powerful thing.

[@yourgratefulguide]

Amazing! I’m so happy for you. Yes it is truly powerful 💙

[@esthercave8111]

God bless this woman and everyone watching. I'm nearly 7 years into this hellish illness. Biggest battle of my life, the first few years where the worst 24/7 suffering. I am a born again Christian and I knew trials tribulations, god's disapline etc. I thought God was punishing me as I was going through so much suffering none stop. Like everyone else that goes through this. I now realise, there is a purpose in our suffering. We all know that deep down. I am different now with so much growth and strength. Mine started with a bacteria and trauma. I am learning to drive and lots of hope of better days ahead. Thanking God for all the good things in my life. God bless all people suffering, please turn to God and never give up.

[@consciouslyhealthyemma8287]

Thank you SO much for this beautiful interview. Raelan - your channel is helping so many. And Vanessa - your story has given me so much hope. Loved this chat. Thank you xxx

[@RaelanAgle]

So thrilled to hear that you loved the chat and that it gave you hope. Massive hugz! xxx 💕

[@yourgratefulguide]

I’m so happy to hear this brought you hope 💙🙏🏻

[@danielacourtney5779]

One of the most inspirational videos on the internet. The strength Vanessa has, just wow. Two beautiful humans. Thank you for sharing!

[@peachesmcgee4795]

I love the concept of borrowing the beliefs of people who have healed. I'm definitely going to use that,as part of me still thinks i can't be well.Great interview,thank you.

[@RaelanAgle]

Love that!

[@yourgratefulguide]

I’m so happy to hear this resonated 🥰

[@caitlinleahy5571]

What a great episode. Im always looking for interviewees that come from very severe backgrounds so I can relate and feel seen. This was the best one yet. The work youre doing Raelan is saving lives. Thank you. ❤

[@sarahshaw1111]

Yes what what a journey Vanessa has been on. Raelan you are my hope after 2 years of symptoms but getting a diagnosis of ME/CFS. Just wondering where to start with all this stuff....

[@RaelanAgle]

My heart goes to you, Sarah! Soaking up recovery stories and starting with those baby steps that feel right is often the fastest route to progress. You've got this, and there's a supportive community here for you! ❤️❤️

[@magdachrzastek2340]

Fabulous interview, even though it made me cry at the beginning, brought so much hope at the end. Thank you 🙏🌟💙

[@RaelanAgle]

You are so welcome ❤️

[@yourgratefulguide]

Sorry for the tears. So grateful it brought you some hope 🙏🏻

[@mirandaandrea8215]

What an an amazing and courageous lady, sharing her story! Thank you Raelan for this channel! 🙏

[@yourgratefulguide]

Thank you for taking the take to watch. All the best to you on your healing journey. 💙

[@cfsfibromom]

Vanessa, so much of your story really resonated with me. I hope to one day be recovered as you are. Raelen, thanks again for all you do!

[@RaelanAgle]

Thank you for your kind words and for being a part of this community. I'm rooting for you every step of the way! ❤️❤️

[@yourgratefulguide]

I’m so sorry that you’ve also been through so much. But I’m so happy you’re in this community and doing the work to heal. I’m sure you’ll be interviewed with your recovery story one day 💙

[@MariaSotiropoulou88]

Such a moving video filled with pure honesty and love. Many thanks Vanessa from a fellow Greek, and yeah Raelan 7 months waiting list is fabulous and super hopeful ❤

[@RaelanAgle]

So wonderful to hear, Maria! Thanks ❤️

[@yourgratefulguide]

Γεια σου Μαρία! Happy to have you here. Thank you 💙🙏🏻

[@saralind3385]

Raelan and Vanessa, the biggest THANK YOU for this interview. My tears fell down my cheeks in gratefulness of what I was hearing. So much of Vanessas story I can relate to... Im in the process of working through grief and Im knowing its a big piece of the puzzle. Im ao thankful for this channel. Trying to share with my friends that are in need of hope and knowledge about ME/CFS. ❤

[@RaelanAgle]

So glad the interview resonated with you, Sara! Working through grief is a big step. ❤️ Thanks for sharing the channel with others who need it! ❤️ ❤️

[@yourgratefulguide]

Thank you for taking the time to listen. So glad you connected with my story. I know how hard this journey can be, you’re not alone. 🥰

[@MyZABOZA]

Bravo Madame, so happy for you.

[@deelicious1610]

I am currently in a brain retraining program. I have yet to hear a recovery from as many years (since 1981) of illness as me. I look forward to sharing my recovery story when it happens. 🎉💪🎉

[@RaelanAgle]

I'd be honoured, Dee! ❤️ Much love and best of luck!

[@earthcanary]

Amazing and powerful story! I relate so much to many aspects 💛 Literally in my many years of illness, there were times I felt like "if only I had gone the career path of FBI/federal agent, I would have been more fit (ie 'too fit to get ill like this!')", or even "if I had been Canadian/Canadian health care system, I would have gotten better, sooner!"....etc. Wow. Thank you for sharing such an in-depth, multi-faceted, recovering story, Vanessa! @yourgratefulguide. Thanks always to Raelan ❣

[@jilllamonterealestatespeci7000]

So incredible… I’m glued to every word. Sending you so many hugs, Vanessa. I need this 😢. I’m so lost right now.

[@RaelanAgle]

Sending strength and good vibes your way, Jill! Hang in there! 💕

[@jilllamonterealestatespeci7000]

@@RaelanAgle thank you, Raelan…and a huge THANK YOU for this phenomenal work you do 🙏🏻🥰

[@yourgratefulguide]

Thank you, I felt those hugs. I know how heavy this journey can be, but it gets lighter, it gets better. 🥰

[@jilllamonterealestatespeci7000]

@@yourgratefulguide thank you… yes ❤️

[@oliazaides9192]

Sending a big hugs!!

[@jilllamonterealestatespeci7000]

Thanks!

[@RaelanAgle]

Wow, thanks, Jill! ❤️ ❤️ So happy that Vanessa's story resonated with you!

[@jilllamonterealestatespeci7000]

@@RaelanAgle ❤️

[@yoga-und-achtsamkeit]

Raelan, thank you so so much!! Appreciation for the Pause at the end of Vanessas story. You are doing a great job 🙏Love and Greatings from Germany

[@RaelanAgle]

🤗🤗🤗

[@freddomptail1539]

What an incredibly moving video, you girls are amazing and spreading so much hope and joy. I am so grateful for the story and emotions that you are sharing.

[@RaelanAgle]

Thank you so much!

[@yourgratefulguide]

Thank you ☺️

[@AnrupB]

Really needed this today, thank you both! I resonate with this so much. ❤

[@RaelanAgle]

So glad!

[@yourgratefulguide]

So happy this resonated with you 💙

[@Candiedclouds]

Who’s cutting the onions 🧅🥺? Thank you for being vulnerable and showing that even after recovery, when life gets tough, you can pick yourself up and use the tools you’ve learned and get better again ❤ Also I took your incremental training workshop and it was full of easy to understand information! Definitely would take another in the future 😊

[@yourgratefulguide]

Thank you for watching 🥹. And I am thrilled you found the incremental training workshop helpful. I love doing masterclasses and workshops so stay tuned for more 🥰

[@nahidtahira9900]

Oh wow Vanessa, your story is so relatable. I got long covid after losing my dad due to covid too in Jan 2021

[@yourgratefulguide]

Oh friend I’m so sorry for your loss. 💙

[@yamunadevi68]

This is such a beautiful podcast with two beautiful ladies

[@richandsharynreinhold6419]

Loved this Vanessa! ❤

[@yourgratefulguide]

Thank you Sharyn 🥰

[@jog5289]

Thanks so much for this interview, ladies. 🥰 Well done Vanessa for all you are doing, and for making such a great recovery! It must have been so scary having a deadly parasite and ending up so ill! 😥 I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your beloved father. 🙏 Thank you for sharing your faith; I have a strong faith also & have a lot of people praying for me. 🙏 I can totally relate to your reaction to the mind-body connection. I dismissed it a lot of the time. I also stopped watching the recovery stories for a while because so many included brain re-training, which didn't resonate with me. (Especially when one lady had an almost overnight recovery using one program!) In recent months, though, I have become convinced that brain retraining will help me, & hope to report back with good results in the future. Much apprectiation to you both. 🧡💛🧡

[@RaelanAgle]

Thank you for your heartfelt comment! It's not one size fits all, but brain retraining can be a game-changer; I wish you all the best with it. 🧡 Looking forward to hearing about your progress! Much love back to you. 🧡💛

[@yourgratefulguide]

I’m so grateful you were able to receive this message and that it helped you. Thank you for being here. Sounds like you’re on the right path. 🥰

[@jog5289]

@@RaelanAgle Thank you so much, Raelan. I'm enjoying being a member of your channel & can feel your love for all of us on this healing journey. 🧡

[@jog5289]

@@yourgratefulguide Thank you, Vanessa. 🧡

[@justbecauseican1410]

I am so sorry you lost your father❤ This could be my story. I just got married, i was moving into my first home. In between I travelled to Turkey. I was already showing signs of a dysfunctional ANS, but i contracted emoebiasis. And i was severly ill and that was the final strike. I got pregant suprisingly. But i was scared to death. I felt so guilty for being pregnant being chronically ill. And god amswered my prayers. I actually got more functional thanks to my pregnancy.

[@margarethorn6055]

Hi there, @Raelan I am listening to recovery stories every day. First, thank you for what you do. I am still in the thick of it, but attempting to persist, and the videos help. Do you have any stories from people who recovered from Lyme, and/or M.E. and CFS stemming from Lyme? Thank you!

[@beatinglongcovid]

Love from Canada 🙏🏻🇨🇦

[@yourgratefulguide]

Yay a fellow Canadian! Love to you friend 💙🇨🇦

[@germanside7890]

Hi Raelan, this was one of the best interviews in my opinion for me. It gave me soooooo much hope. And the funny thing is what she said at the end, you didnt come this far to only come this far, this sentence I was seeing in my gym on the screen and I was thinking that this was a massage from god to keep going, Im on the right path to recovery. Thank you sooooo much for your work you are doing. Its soooo great to have you on our side. Much much love from Germany.

[@yourgratefulguide]

I’m so glad this gave you hope 🙏🏻 And how amazing that you received that validation through this interview. He didn’t take you this far, to take you this far. 💙

[@Fern7441]

Wonderful interview❤

[@RaelanAgle]

So happy that you enjoyed the interview! ❤️

[@kathydoell5571]

Thank you soooo much for all your videos!! I am a Canadian with major health issues that are cfs/long COVID like. I am at the bottom. Vanessa’s story really resonated with me. She mentioned she works with people. I am looking for someone to help me start my healing journey. Do you know how I could contact her?

[@RaelanAgle]

I'm sorry to hear you're going through this. You can find Vanessa's contact details in the description box under the video. Massive hugz! 😊 ❤️

[@yourgratefulguide]

Happy to hear that this resonated. Sorry that it’s been so hard. There is so much hope 💙

[@TheSusi1211]

More details to join the channel? I followed directions and couldn’t get there…

[@timmyschannel5]

I'm going through a long covid journey, I'm about 80% recovered. Have not done dnrs or other brain retraining. Have not got much money. What would anybody recommend ?

[@amysin963]

Another great interview, Raelan! (DEFINITELY keep doing these; there are new takeaways and pieces of inspiration in each one ☺️). Vanessa, my heart goes out to you, with everything you endured and grieved. I am sorry about the loss of your beloved father. He is now a part of everything you are doing to help others, and that’s really beautiful. Thank you for all that you shared and may you stay well and safe 🥰

[@RaelanAgle]

So happy to hear you're finding value in these interviews. More to come! 😊

[@yourgratefulguide]

Thank you so much 💙 I know he’s still very much alive in me and the family at I live my life.

[@dommccaffry3802]

I am envious of people with religious faith. But i have never found it. I have prayed so many times for guidance or help, to no avail.

[@esthercave8111]

Have you read the Bible, learned about Jesus. I stood at a gate at age 34 and asked God was he real. Within weeks God made himself known to me threw the holy spirit. Within weeks my then boyfriend and and I got married, we came under the conviction of sin. We are still following Jesus. Life isn't easy for anyone, but our faith gives us strength and endurance and hope.

[@susanbrush758]

You don't have to be religious to talk to God or to believe you are surrounded by angels, spirit guides, passed over loved ones AS for religions there are many to try also. Just a few suggestions as you seem to want to make that connection. Another idea is to go see a medium. It's OK whatever you choose.

[@lynnlasak4089]

🇨🇦 yay!!!!

[@yourgratefulguide]

🥰🥰🥰

[@lindsayh1502]

Such an honor to know you Vanessa!! You have been incremental in my journey - you are an incredible woman ❤

[@yourgratefulguide]

🥰 i appreciate you and think you’re pretty amazing too ☺️

[@blakeaaron5698]

Book rec: Between Two Kingdoms: A Memoir of a Life Interrupted

[@yourgratefulguide]

Will check this out. Thank you 🙏🏻

[@Cactusflower2000]

I have had ME/CFS for 18 years since contracting it at 42 years old from the Epstein-Barr virus. Also several other serious illnesses, 75 trips to the emergency room, several hospital stays and two emergency surgeries. I have struggled to hang onto the resemblance of my life before the virus but now I find myself at 60 years old with no family whatsoever and alone living in an apartment. I rely on one stranger who lives next door to me to check on me to make sure that I have not died in my apartment. I've had to live through the loss of 20 people and several animals passing and have very little money to pay my rent. I'm trying so hard to deal with past trauma that has set me up for this kind of life but how do I do that when I am suffering through excruciating trauma every single day. I don't even talk to people anymore because they want me to explain to them why my life is the way it is. I've been explaining for almost two decades now and I'm done trying to explain to people who can't see past the nose on the end of their face. I know I sound bitter and I'm really a happy-go-lucky person but I just can't anymore. I used to have a beautiful home, a dog, a family, a car, a job, a sister, a mother, a brother, a husband but it is all gone now and I am alone.

[@lessons9745]

😢. It is a difficult road to travel.. I hope you find a little peace and contentment in each day to help you get through

[@Cactusflower2000]

@@lessons9745 Thank you very much for your kind message 💞🙏

[@Jojorocks23]

I understand this so well. Try joining groups you are interested in, yoga or swim lessons and find a purpose. Life without purpose seems to be meaningless. Good luck.

[@AndrewGonzalesArtistry]

Μπραβο σου, αγαπι 🙌

[@yourgratefulguide]

Ευχαριστώ πολύ 🙏🏻💙🥰

[@TDK.92]

Curious to know which somatic therapist she worked with? 🤔

[@lukasvalkovic2205]

People are still not prepared for this, but it will come, soon, even in "conventional medicine". Everyone needs to look deep inside and take acknowledgment of their own psyche and brain to see, there´s a different world around us we don´t recognize.

[@alexandrecouture2462]

Great video! But there is a typo at 0:12, joureney. Have a great day!

[@yourgratefulguide]

❤❤❤

[@addiecoelman1996]

@alexandrecouture2462 -OMG a typo. How will the world continue turning with a typo at 0:12? Are you for real?

[@louiscervantez1639]

Thanks Raelan. Would you consider interviewing long Covid care givers - like husbands? That part is “well living” hell. I use the same resources and techniques for my self - a care giver. And just like Vanessa’s 24:44 husband - toiling - wife might have the knowing but we may not!!!!! It f@&&g hell - yet alive - and you don’t want to show how you feel especially with others who have their own problems f@@&&g HELL!

[@fwdflashwebdesign]

Crazy story but why the heck all of you who are recovering want to make money, she said that her husband was the one who brought the money and she knows how hard this is... I simply don't get this why not help people for free as much as possible?

[@yourgratefulguide]

I hear where you’re coming from. I actually coached for FREE for the first year. I also offer FREE sessions to many in the community. I answer questions for FREE and offer FREE resources. I have one of the lowest priced resources out there. I do my best to make it affordable. But, we all have bills to pay. I have a family to support too. It’s the reality of it. And when we give and give, it’s only fair to receive. I’m not here to convince you of anything. But I’m grateful to be able to support others and take what I learned and share it. It’s my passion. Thank you for watching and being here, all the best to you on your healing journey. 🙏🏻

[@Unforced-LC]

I see it this way: If she wouldn’t charge at least some money she wouldn’t be able to provide resources altogether because she would need to work somewhere else full-time. I hear ya with the heavily overpriced recovery programs, that is unethical imo. But it‘s only natural that she charges money for high-quality resources/coaching. Otherwise that would be self-exploitation.

[@jertho8482]

Vanessa has been ill for a long time and being ill has all but bankrupt me, because you will try anything. It must be wonderful for her to be both helping AND earning and she deserves it. The pleasure of her being able to help and contribute after all those years must feel amazing!

[@fwdflashwebdesign]

Yes exactly and it is taking money from other broke not everybody has money in this situation, if I would ask for help for free I would not get it 100% and if I did she would not pay attention to me... It is hard to see this trend as a fellow sufferer, I don't have thousands of dollars to pay for this I can barely manage every day...

[@samanthadalloo8232]

Try Ashok Gupta's program. It is very affordable. No one can really work for free. Helping patients like us is a long and individualized process. This is why conventional medicine can't do it. How can other people support themselves if they work for free? These videos are free and there are other free resources out there. I know this illness is grueling...I am living it. Many out in the world need help in one way or another and we can't help them all. I would love to feed all the hungry people in the world....seems like we could just send them free food and the world will be okay but it is not possible. Some starving person some where is probably saying why can't they send me food, they have so much. We may be well intentioned but things are more complex than giving/receiving free help. I do hope you find help and healing.

[@Pipsterz]

8:52 ❤️ *"And this is the message [the message of promise] which we have heard from Him and now are reporting to you: God is Light, and there is no darkness in Him at all [no, not in any way]."* -- 1 John 1:5

[@louiscervantez1639]

Apologies for my wording! Sorry!

[@charmainebacke7888]

Hard to understand his accent. I am American 🤓 And he talks to fast for me. Auditory issues. But I think he said it’s kind of a software issue in my brain.