Vicky Midwood
Vicky Midwood
S4 EP 45: Turning Chronic illness into an Opportunity
S4 EP 45: Turning Chronic illness into an Opportunity
S4 EP 45: Turning Chronic illness into an Opportunity
Monday 22nd July 2024
Claire Thomas shares her journey from chronic fatigue diagnosis to recovery and becoming a burnout specialist. A must-listen for anyone facing similar challenges.
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Episode Overview
- Chronic fatigue syndrome doesn’t improve with rest.
- Small lifestyle changes can lead to significant health improvements.
- Nutritional therapy and NLP can aid in recovery.
- Listening to your body is crucial for managing chronic illness.
- A diagnosis doesn’t mean the end of a fulfilling life.
This too shall pass and all things are possible
In this episode of RAW CHATTER!, host Vicky Midwood, also known as The Addiction Eliminator, sits down with Claire Thomas, a Chronic Illness & Burnout Specialist. Claire shares her remarkable journey from being diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome to becoming a beacon of hope for others facing similar challenges. Claire’s story begins in 2012 when she was a paediatric intensive care nurse. After a life-changing diagnosis, she was told she would never recover.
Instead of succumbing to despair, Claire embarked on a journey of self-discovery and healing, leveraging her background in nursing and a newfound interest in holistic health practices. Claire explains how chronic fatigue syndrome affects the body, causing constant fatigue that doesn’t improve with rest. She shares the physical and emotional toll it took on her life and career.
But Claire didn’t stop there; she began to explore various healing modalities, including nutritional therapy and neurolinguistic programming (NLP), which eventually led her to a new career path. By 2018, Claire felt she had healed from chronic fatigue syndrome and transitioned into community nursing and later became the Learning Environment Lead for Devon Children’s Community Services. Throughout the episode, Claire emphasises the importance of listening to your body and taking actionable steps towards recovery.
She discusses how small changes in diet, stress management, and lifestyle can lead to significant improvements in health. Claire’s story is not just about overcoming illness but about finding new purpose and helping others do the same. This episode is a must-listen for anyone dealing with chronic illness or burnout, offering practical advice and inspiring hope.
Claire’s journey serves as a reminder that while the road to recovery may be long and challenging, it is possible to find a new path filled with opportunities. Feeling inspired? Tune in to hear more about Claire’s transformative journey and discover actionable steps you can take towards better health.