Life Update: Surprising Lessons from 4 Years of Full Recovery

[@RaelanAgle]

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[@amysin963]

Raelan, wow! Loved every minute of this. But the stunner was THE WIG. I had no idea! Lol. Also, you never have to dress up for us. What you do is so valuable and you always look adorbs. Much love and appreciation to your whole team too ❤ I have to admit, though, that hearing about how hard you’re working at essentially two jobs really has me worried for you. No relapses, please! As someone who is still recovering and has decided I’m never going back to the hustle life, it was a little hard to hear about how much you’re hustling now. But I do appreciate your honesty because I am one of the ones who asked for a “how’s life for you now” video. So I can’t have it both ways, I realize, but I care about you and want the best for you ❤

[@RaelanAgle]

Right back at ya, Amy ❤️❤️❤️ No worries, we've got this!

[@marnieschallert1220]

Great video from one Norcal to another! 🥰Really appreciate your authenticity… I teared up when you took off your wig, and could feel a part of me shift to a deeper sense of safety and worthiness. When I was bedbound (7 years) and struggling w/ health I developed so much shame and felt I had to hide constantly from the rest of the world how “sick” “broken” “disabled” “flakey”, etc I thought I was at the time. Shifting my mindset and working with my nervous system was the game changer for me too! I’m now healing and integrating those parts of myself that saw me as unworthy and unattractive and I’m transitioning to feeling more safe with vulnerability. Thank you for sharing such great links - your content has been a big inspiration to me the past year since I came across your channel! I join you in making 2024 and amazing year, full of wellness and expansion. 🥰💕

[@RaelanAgle]

Wow, Marnie ❤️ You've just made my heart sing 🙏 Much love to you!

[@alzbetafabriciova7849]

Raelan, thank you for everything you are doing! ❤You´ve changed the direction of my life and I will be forever grateful for that.

[@RaelanAgle]

Wonderful! ❤️❤️❤️

[@leaperrins8373]

Raelan I owe my recovery to you! To be clear, I am still in an 'acute' phase of long covid and housebound with 24/7 symptoms. However, through all the lessons I've learned from you and others I've accessed through you, I finally have a recovery plan that feels like it's working. I know I will recover, there isn't a single doubt in my mind. I never would have known what on earth was going on without your channel - I am SOOOO grateful! Please take the pressure off yourself regarding appearance etc. We are here for you and your info, not your hair or makeup! Take care of yourself!

[@RaelanAgle]

Sending you ❤❤❤

[@Skyrunner2]

Absolutely loved this video. I love your authenticity and vulnerability. When one is going through something like CFS both of those are much appreciated. Please take care of yourself. All you are doing is helping us so much. Thank you greatly. ❤

[@user-zs7rd2rp6b]

what is your recovery plan? asking for a friend :)

[@SweetiePieTweety]

I love this! That wig drop😂 You do a great job And yes NorCal is a NorCal thing and I miss living in San Ramon and enjoying the beauty of the West Coast and the casual vibe. I like the look and miss it so much!!!! Relax and be real. Thank Goodness you have a team. It’s critical!!! And smart! Pace & Peace ❤❤❤ But… NGL, I’m exhausted listening to all that you do and if this is what heeled looks like I don’t want any part of it but I think it’s just a personality difference you go girl but your life sounds like a nightmare to me😂

[@beautyrush2323]

Thank you for your authenticity and wisdom 🙏

[@cfs_pathtofreedom]

Dear Raelan thank you always for this space of hope, encouragement & wellness. You are simply wonderful. I personally am entering the post recovery period after 12 yrs. From bed bound to adding on all the layers from self care to making dinners, housework, shopping, seeing friends, days out, social activities, holidays etc. just starting volunteering for 4hrs a week after not working for 7yrs and actually being medically retired! Such a hellish journey but having you has been the gift that really has kept giving. Thank you for all your hard work and generosity with your time, energy, knowledge, experience, skills & recovery wisdom. Thanks to all your team ❤ You have created such an important platform. With love Tara (UK) ❤❤xx

[@RaelanAgle]

Thrilled to hear that, Tara! 💛 You're a total rockstar! WOW! Really appreciate you sharing your progress. It means the world to our community to see people thriving even when the medical world has given up. ❤️❤️❤️ So happy for you 💛🌟💛🌟

[@juliemarcotte1303]

LOVE that video, full of authenticity. Stop waiting for happiness to arrive and find it now was my favorite part… and the wig, of course ! 😂

[@nolamayer4101]

Ha ha you wore a wig!, that’s sooo good to know as your hair always looked so good and now I know you’re just like the rest of us ! Brilliant! Mind you I wear a lot of hats, they are so great when your hair looks crap 🤣🤣 You might not get as many people looking at your videos BUT your videos are actually helping people rather than other “fairy floss” videos that are out there. I had no idea what is “ behind the scenes”, I thought it was just you and Blue.😳😳 Thank you for your honesty it is deeply appreciated 💗 DO take care 🥰

[@RaelanAgle]

You too, Nola ❤️❤️❤️

[@JoanneWhitlock]

Loved it, thank you. I’ve started a podcast and by dec 31st I’ll be better at it! Your video was perfect timing for me as it’s useful to hear others have needed time, and a team, too! As for AI when I first played with it there was a glimmer of hope that I might be able to streamline my workflow and get back to doing some work. Pretty surprised that even by episode five I was already past just getting the video, audio and transcript out but had enough mental energy to make a clip with subtitles (it’s all in one app called descript if anyone is interested). I have at least six half finished workbooks done and I plan on using ai to push those forward to with feedback on ideas etc. I was feeling despondent about work, and even looked at applying for a very few hours work locally, but I am still not ready for that, plus even just the application form looked like a pain in the bum! After episode four an old friend reached out to ask if I will do one hour a week as an online class for her and her friend! Which just shows that you really don’t know what doors will open when you create something and put it out there. PS funny to see yu let go of the wig, I lost a lot of hair and it’s just started to grow back. …. Curly! Yep, apparently that’s a thing after loosing your hair, sometimes it grows back curly!

[@sadnagoso-yn6iz]

Raelan I didn’t know that you are so funny 😄 . With the wig. Thank you again for helping us. God bless you.

[@RaelanAgle]

💗💗💗

[@user-mg4bw1lm4g]

Girl, I feel the same… I have a 7 year countdown until I can change careers and re align myself. And by the way, thank you for saving my life.

[@nolamayer4101]

Forgot to say “ thank you “ to Geoffrey for sharing you with all of us when you are so busy 🥰

[@RaelanAgle]

💗💗💗

[@LoobyLoo71]

This was really interesting Raelan thanks for sharing. I’m quite aware that if I got better then I’d be just dealing with the issues of life and work because it’s all relative. I voice message as my main form of communication and it gives me a social life but also makes me realise my well friends have their issues in life too. I’d love a video on how technology can help things like the Visible app. Garmin watch. Apple Watch. Voice messaging apps tbat make life easier and help us to get by with more insight.

[@sarahbignell8760]

Thanks raelan, frankly I'm relieved for the normal pony tail and joggers! Listening to your recovery stories in December kicked my butt into being proactive in a better way and I'm already doing much better. 2024 is the year I recover and thrive - that's the plan!

[@RaelanAgle]

💗💗💗

[@janegee5562]

You've had an amazing few years and have helped so many people ❤ You looked 10 years younger instantly when you removed the wig,it did give me a laugh. I hope to look back on 2024 as my full recovery year.

[@RaelanAgle]

Who knew wigs were time machines? 😂 Here's to 2024 - the year of full recovery and age-defying tricks! ❤️❤️❤️

[@larsstougaard7097]

I was shocked and 1 second was like that maybe she is bald 👨‍🦲, but thankfully she is just a bigwig 😅

[@ich.werde.gesund]

You are incredible, Raelan. I am really impressed. And l can relate to so many things you said. I also have a little recovery channel in German and English and even this is so much work, and then all the other things...my gosh...thumbs crossed that you reach your goals and your destiny! ❤❤❤ Martina

[@lianpeet3502]

Wow, youre wig reveal actually made me drop my jaw 😮😮😂😂Good for you!! How freeing to be so transparent. You have encouraged us with your honesty and openness to not carry shame. Thanks again for all your hard work, informative videos and inspiration. I'm proud of my tenacity to recover from chronic illness, and for the recovery program I've almost completed. My aspirations for 2024 are to be interviewed by you and launch a ministry and business to help others. 🎉❤

[@savalamusic9594]

Thank you for your videos. I’ve been struggling with ME for 4 months now, I’ve been trough hell. Still trying to find the infection, but doctors say I’m clean. Your videos really help to believe the recovery is possible.

[@Bettina__]

Very interesting! Thank you for sharing all of this so openly with us. ❤

[@J-xy6eb]

So interesting to hear more of your story and what’s going on in your life. I wanted to yell at the screen ‘quit the day job now! Life is too short!’ But I think you know what you’re doing. You look better without the wig in my opinion. Beautiful either way!! 😉

[@kathrynreay3344]

Thank you for this. It really helps me as I struggle to imagine a post recovery life because I know it won’t be the same as before I got sick 7 years ago and I wouldn’t want it to be either. I always feel jealous when I see your videos because your hair looks so good so I was pleased to see it’s a wig and actually you don’t have magic powers to have perfect hair every day 🤣 Thank you for being so open and authentic ❤️❤️❤️

[@drew2685]

Loving your ❤class and definitely believe the brain training can help in all aspects of life. That helps me feel less fearful of returning to the world as I can learn healthier coping skills. So 2024 is for healing and reaching my goals after long covid ❤❤🎉🎉🎉

[@theantiqueactionfigure]

Kudos to Jeffery!

[@bihh2812]

Wow. I normally dont watch videos this long but this one was amazing and resonated so much!! Thank you for that!!

[@cheggs9]

Raelan, thank you so much. Your channel was vital to getting me through my darkest years and keeping hope alive. I subbed when you had less than a thousand subscribers; I was severe at the time. I'm now nearly to moderate, which is a completely different life. I'm finally releasing a novel I started writing 7 years ago soon, and I almost thanked you by name in the back of it...but given it's a fairly steamy romance, I settled on thanking all the ME/CFS crusaders instead, lol.

[@RaelanAgle]

Cheggs9 ❤️❤️❤️, it's amazing to see the progress you've made in your recovery! 💪 Super proud of you for bringing a steamy romance into the world. I'm sure it'll bring lots of joy and excitement to your readers.🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@cheggs9]

@@RaelanAgle Thanks, Raelan lol. I sure hope so!

[@stephanieconroy6421]

Thank you for such an authentic, caring video. Much to absorb. Congratulations on your success so far. YOU MAKE A DIFFERENCE!💜

[@RaelanAgle]

That's so kind of you, Stephanie. Much love! ❤️❤️❤️

[@grahamkeil2253]

You are such an exemplar of how to be a very good and decent person You have helped me so much with your compassion and sage advice. Thank you!!

[@sarahdean6441]

Epic video! So much content, took me 4 paced listens. You and your team are my angels, i have learnt so much from your videos. Absolutely loving brain training, Curable app and 3 days of Rosebud which is awesome. You always look gorgeous, wig or no wig 😂. That suprized me and i had a flash back of "the witches" Roald Dahl! It was Dr Will with the computer analogy (hardware/software). Wow to everything that goes on behind the scenes. My goal for this year is to really support my nervous system and keep recovering. ❤much gratitude.

[@RaelanAgle]

So proud of you for practicing pacing, Sarah. You rock! 💪🌟

[@AnrupB]

Need to listen in bits, but I’m already super grateful for this! I’ll be starting a channel when I get back to work and am currently navigating slowly rebuilding my life this year. Thank you! Also, the cover of the wig had my heart. I lost a TON of hair a few months ago and I am also looking at getting a wig or extensions. So validating. ❤❤❤

[@dianebrown964]

Thank you so much for this video. You have been a great support to this community……your community! I think your New Year will be fantastic.

[@satiatedghost9216]

Thanks for sharing your story as always, but also thanks for the slay and leaving no crumbs with that WIG REVEAL😍😍😍

[@RaelanAgle]

Haha, I'm so glad you enjoyed it! 😍 #WigSnatched #SlayQueen

[@satiatedghost9216]

@@RaelanAgle💙

[@sarahbarker1637]

real angel .... that"s how I first read your name and it's true x

[@mystilooch8274]

I signed up for Rosebud through you. Whoa what a cool thing that has been! I still struggle with brain retraining. But I haven’t been consistent

[@RaelanAgle]

Cheering you on Mysti 🎉 as you build that consistency muscle!

[@rachelgaffikin426]

I really enjoyed this video, and hearing about your life & journey. It helps to know you have your ups & downs just like anyone else. I appreciate your honesty and bravery in sharing so much with your audience. Thanks for the work you & the team do, your channel is a great source of info . and hope, for me (ME/CFS) and many others xx

[@RaelanAgle]

Thank you so much, Rachel ❤️❤️❤️

[@amandaoneal440]

This is one of your best videos and I watched the whole thing! 2024 me will have more gratitude and live more slowly

[@RaelanAgle]

💗💗💗

[@JacquiQ]

Love the casual look Raelan...more of that plz and less of the wig and fake anything 😂 Lets be real and beautifully natural 😍

[@emilytabby]

You rock, Raelen!! Thank you for all that you give. I love your channel, and I have learned so much!! After listening to your interview with Dr. Rebecca Kennedy, I signed up for her course. I am hoping to kick this chronic dizziness out of my life for good! Best of luck with scaling down to one job, although I am sure you are an amazing social worker and your clients/patients are so blessed to have your assistance!!

[@katieemmaw2001]

Loved this whole video!😊❤️

[@manua779]

We apprecciate you so much Raelan 💜

[@Jane-pg8jv]

❤ you!

[@RaelanAgle]

Right back at ya! 😊

[@timm.8729]

Thank you for this insightful video! It is great to hear a bit more about how your channel developped and about your Team! You all do a fantastic job! Your channel is a catalyst of healing, and there's no doubt it will continue growing. I owe you a lot! ❤

[@beckygee1233]

Hi Raelan, I am one of your faithful listeners for several months. I take notes and follow up on links. Along with your channel, I have learned much from microbiology researchers and, in the beginning, from clinicians. But channels like yours are wayyy more practical and encouraging, and a fast way to learn remarkable tools for sufferers to regain control of their bodies. (Also I love that you took your wig off in the previous video. Love your authenticity!) My ask is: At some point, without stressing yourself, would you provide some of the perspectives of the caregivers, and coping tools? I don’t know how typical my situation is as a spouse: My husband is a kind of super scientist in microbiology, no less. Pharmaceuticals are what he leans on. I don’t have a problem with that, but it is frustrating that I seem to be the only one working to understand the non pharma side. I don’t think I’m pushing it. I know that it has to be his buy-in. So I tell him what I’m learning carefully. But it sure is frustrating to think that he could be recovering further if he would have more respect for non-pharma and make time to learn on his own. I share with him some stories of those who have made full recovery, and I put the positive words to him, like, “You are doing so much better, and I believe your body can continue to heal.” Stuff like that. Honestly, as the spouse it is hard to not take his scepticism or just lack of focus on trying, personally. There are other aspects of being the spouse, it’s unique for each of us too. Just a thought. I know you are sensitive to caregivers, so this is not a rant. If it doesn’t happen, I will still continue to learn from everything you put out!❤

[@RaelanAgle]

Thanks, Becky, for highlighting that topic. ❤️❤️❤️ It's super important, and I'll do my best to share my perspective on it as soon as I can.

[@jayverasummer]

The wig took me out! I love the authenticity. Your hair also looks great without it. Thanks for the YT tips. I plan on starting a channel soon, and I appreciate your sharing.

[@RaelanAgle]

You are so welcome, Jay! 🧡 🧡

[@grahamkeil2253]

Thanks

[@RaelanAgle]

Much appreciated, Graham! ❤️❤️❤️

[@artstar4]

Raelan, your channel and content has done so much for me and at no cost. The greatest thing it’s done is give me hope and keep me positive and I have slowly been seeing improvements over time. Your voice has been the sound I fall asleep to most as I listen to your interviews haha. I want to send a thanks but I see KZbin keeps a cut. Lame. Is there a way I can e-transfer you or is there another way to directly donate to your channel?

[@RaelanAgle]

Oh my goodness 🙏 I appreciate that so much! ❤️ I've started my channel hoping that my journey and the recovery interviews could help others in some way. It warms heart to hear that it's been so meaningful to you! 🥹 😍 Thanks so much for being mindful and wanting to support my work. I can't think of anything off the top of my head right now; let me figure it out first!

[@tammygravis1462]

You are truly beautiful inside and out.

[@RaelanAgle]

💗💗💗

[@LoobyLoo71]

The thing is when you’re sick it’s hard to make plans to look forward too. I never know how I’ll be day to day. It’s the thing I miss the most about my old life. Making and keeping plans. Now I’m constantly disappointed and have to cancel constantly. Like this year I had to cancel Christmas and it just made me cry

[@RaelanAgle]

❤

[@merandasomnolentgamer8323]

This doesn't really feel like the point of the video to me so I feel weird commenting about it, but I need to point out that the way AI "takes" jobs is by reducing the available jobs because it supposedly makes people more productive (whether it does/will or not is inconsequential, each worker is already productive enough to support multiple families but our system is about making a few people rich, not ensuring health for the masses).

[@erinmoug5075]

I fucking love you. People love you because you are real.

[@RaelanAgle]

Aw, thanks so much, Erin! ❤️❤️❤️

[@theantiqueactionfigure]

I used to travel to NorCal to clean up hazardous waste. You're welcome, Lol!

[@RaelanAgle]

thank you!!!

[@sagel4940]

Loved this video, thank you! Do you mind sharing the name or link of the AI course you took?

[@RaelanAgle]

It was put on by Jen Gotlieb - a quick google should turn it up!

[@sagel4940]

Thanks so much!!! ❤​@RaelanAgle

[@macijane236]

I love the wig is it synthetic or real ? And wear did you get it? I also love your work 🙏🏼💜🙏🏼

[@RaelanAgle]

thanks!! synthetic - found it on wigstudio1 website :)

[@cfsdocbrown]

Raelen, do you have a Patreon? I and others would love to support you in this work.

[@user-ie8ml3ki7s]

Hi i am from israel. Enjoy your video very much. I do have question though you said you dont have the time to answer but still. In the recovery process how does one get more energy if this is something your ill body does not produce? Where can i get an answer. It’s really interesting. Thanks

[@alexandrecouture2462]

4:10 What the heck!? haha

[@andreiberceanu6092]

Raelan, if you're recovered from actual ME/CFS, good for you, the number of people who actually recover is very low, so you must be one of the lucky ones. If that is the case, why not write an actual journal paper that can be peer reviewed, detailing the recovery protocol for everyone's benefit and then just move on with your life? It looks like selling these recovery courses has now become a way of making a living, unfortunately

[@RaelanAgle]

Wish it were that simple! 😅 From recovery stories, it looks like there are many paths to recovery. We're currently crunching data from 140 transcripts looking for patterns. As for recovery numbers, we don't really know. That 5% stat? Based on an older paper with a limited sample size.

[@andreiberceanu6092]

@@RaelanAgle 140 patients is a sizeable cohort, *provided* they were all properly diagnosed according to the International Consensus Criteria by a medical specialist in ME/CFS. If that is the case, you can proceed to do statistical testing of various hypothesis. For example, one hypothesis seems to be "brain retraining helps with (or cures) ME/CFS". That needs to be proven, in a placebo-controlled trial. So yes, it really is that simple, even if the disease itself is anything but simple.

[@andreiberceanu6092]

@@RaelanAgle Regarding the prognosis, there is a recent publication from 2022, doi: 10.3390/diagnostics12102540

[@alexandraalbertz1442]

​@@andreiberceanu6092 si eu mam recuperat total din CFS si mai cunosc cativa romani care sau recuperat total. Nu este simplu deloc si fiecare dintre noi care incrercam sa ajutam aceasta comunitate facem ce putem sa impartasim experienta noastra dar nu este ceva urniveral care poate fi contificat si sa se gaseasca interes si fonduri pentru cercetari de masa. Incurajeaza si bucurate de cei care gasesc cai sa ofere speranta pentru altii. Raelan a fost salvarea mea cand am fost ff rau. Iti doresc multa multa sanatate. Si cand vei putea, te vom incuraja ca tu sa poti oferi si mai mult comunitatii. E nevoie de noi toti sa ajutam pe altii care inca sufera.

[@user-wi5gn2sz8q]

@@andreiberceanu6092 I would scrap your whole mindset and view on ME/CFS. Someone like you is perfect for western medicine. They want you to believe you aren’t curable because a patient cured is a customer lost. They’d rather feed u horseshit tablets to ‘manage’ your condition and detiriorate further. I have seen at least 1000+ people recover from ‘chronic’ conditions whether it be interviews, Facebook posts etc. the proof is there-stop looking for statistics and biomarkers and papers as u won’t find them.

[@LoobyLoo71]

So is it really you who responds to these messages here in the comments?

[@bernhardmarsden2312]

How did you get tour team and do you pay them? I m asking because d like to become a content creator as well in the future 😊

[@RaelanAgle]

Yes! It was a process of trial and error, a mix of recommendations, and people reaching out. A good place to start looking is Fiverr, Upwork, PeoplePerHour...

[@PeteBarters]

Thanks

[@RaelanAgle]

Much appreciated, Pete!