Unlocking Recovery by Retraining Your Brain with Miguel Batista

In this episode of the Health Bridge Podcast, host Holly B. reconnects with Miguel Batista, founder of CFS Recovery. Miguel shares his journey from being bedridden with chronic fatigue syndrome and long COVID to living a full, active life. His recovery was fueled by understanding the link between the brain, nervous system, and chronic illness. Together, Holly and Miguel discuss brain retraining, the importance of reframing symptoms, and how neurodivergence often correlates with chronic health issues. Miguel provides a step-by-step guide to his recovery process, emphasizing that anyone can reclaim their health with the right approach and mindset. This episode is a powerful conversation about resilience, hope, and the tools needed for recovery.

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https://www.instagram.com/cfsrecovery/

https://www.youtube.com/@cfsrecovery/featured

https://www.cfsrecovery.co/apply

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Time Stamps:

00:00 Introduction to the Health Bridge Podcast

00:39 Miguel Batista's Journey from Bedridden to Recovery

03:36 The Power of Brain Retraining

04:33 The Importance of Reframing Symptoms

04:56 Understanding Neurodivergent Brains

07:54 Miguel's Personal Recovery Experience

11:17 Challenges and Strategies for CFS Recovery

15:31 Harnessing Hyperactivity as a Superpower

29:08 Stages of Recovery and Brain Retraining

34:45 Understanding the Brain's Glitch

35:14 Brain Retraining Techniques

35:41 The Role of the Amygdala

37:02 Responding to Symptoms

38:15 Adjustment Periods Explained

39:13 Reframing Flare-Ups

41:41 The Power of Reframing Symptoms

43:06 A Special Doctor's Approach

46:23 The Journey to Recovery

48:56 Implementing Neuroplasticity

53:05 Life Beyond Chronic Fatigue

57:48 Final Thoughts and Encouragement