Dear Dan. You and your program did SO MUCH for me in my health journey and supported me during some very rough times. I, like so many others, am forever grateful to you!! From our 1 on 1's, I knew a bit about your bizarre health challenges, but any details you relayed were in a light-hearted fashion and with your incredible sense of humor. I am so sorry it has been so difficult behind the scenes. You repeatedly said to me, "I see no reason why you cannot get fully well." I say it back to you and truly mean it. During 25+ years in medicine, I have seen MANY people recover from complex and bizarre illnesses. You can get better, my friend. Take good care!
Thank you Joyce. I think experience is more powerful then intellect - it's changed my mind about many things. Now I have to keep listening to my own teachings
You were the beginning of my healing journey. I've been well now for ages. I've had COVID three times, my dad was diagnosed with cancer, sold 2 houses and purchased new ones, moved states in a housing crisis, started studying and raising an autistic child. Still haven't relapsed. I had my first wobble, when I had anaphylactics to a medication a few weeks ago. Had severe fatigue, vertigo and headaches for over a week. But after using my tools, I got over it quickly. I have some other health issues, I had before which I still have to manage. But my life is very normal now. Wishing you the best with your healing Dan ❤
I'm so proud of you and grateful for your sharing. I've long wondered those who have recovered still speak of basic things to keep on top of recovery. I started my journey almost 2 yrs ago, after 19 yrs of being ill. It's working. You have shared IT IS POSSIBLE, it just takes time. Just as you have experienced, recovery doesn't mean that we are 'bullet proof' for anything else. Praise God that your health challenges have not caused a CFS relapse. That just speaks volumes for what the effort we are working on will do. I'm getting older, and I am seeing my own pace. Not societies, or even my family. I love my new way of life. It's keeping me and my system in a place of joy and peace. So I am able to handle what ever happens. I look forward to continued recovery, and being resilient. Thank you for sharing. Your genuineness speaks volumes for the kind heart you have and how much your program is truly for helping us. Wishing you blessings, Dee
Thank you for your honesty and vulnerability, Dan, and so sorry to hear about your health challenges. Your work helped me four years ago when I had dysautonomia and at the time was undiagnosed and scared. I read your book and watched your videos and it was these resources that helped me uncover what was happening with me, and get me on a path to healing and working with my nervous system. The work you do is so valuable. Wishing you all the healing.
I'm so very sorry to hear about all you've been going through Dan. All of this while still helping and inspiring others, its a real testament to who you are. I hope you're giving yourself some of that love too 💕 sending big hugs xx
Dan, the work you do is just so valuable and very much appreciated. There is no need to apologise to anyone for your human experience. Being human is hard! I see you as a wise guide walking alongside all of us, but human nonetheless, with everything that comes with it. I'm sorry you have been dealing with these challenges and hope it all improves for you soon. Thank you for showing us that it's OK to be vulnerable and highlighting that your cfs recovery has continued regardless ❤
Thanks, Dan. Your support was key to my resilient recovery. Four+ years since the ANS program ignited my recovery, I'm stronger than ever - than ever in my 65 y.o. life. Thanks for letting us into your personal journey and using it to emphasize the power of recovery. I'm with you, and warm regards, Russ
You deserve a nice long break. You have worked for so long to recover yourself and then help others.You come across as a genuine and caring person. Thankyou for all the work you've done sharing all the helpful information. I hope you get some relief from pain soon.
So sorry, Dan, to hear about your recent health issues. I found your REWIRE program and TH-cam channel about 2 years ago after becoming very ill with CFS-like symptoms. When no medical professional was able to help me, your program got me on the road to recovery. I’m now much better. Thank you so much for all your wisdom! I’m glad hear that you are still helping people individually. ❤
Dan, you and your program helped me recover from post viral fatigue after having mono thay had been persisting for several years. Its about 5 years later and I'm the fittest I've ever been. Thank you for giving us a great framework for a sustainable lifestyle.
Great to hear and thank you for sharing that. So important for people to keep hearing others story. Realan Agle is doing an amazing job spreading hope now.
Hi Dan, Sorry to hear you have had to go through so much health related hardship. You never need to apologise. You are such a rock in the recovery community, no matter how, what, and when you share about yourself. Your genuine messages and care about others is such an inspiration. Thank you for sharing and being vulnerable ❤
Dear Dan, In 2019 I started your program and slowly, but surely I recovered after 40+ years of symptoms. You also spoke to me personally and I am forever grateful for the time and insights you gave me. During that call I said I aspired to be in one of your recovery videos and so frequently, i have wanted to write to you, but put it off because I hadn't taken the time to document my recovery. Well, this year has been a little tough and I have experience some symptoms flares and it has sent me back to the principles in the program. I can only trust that I will come out the other side again. Your video about your struggles was heartbreaking - I hate to think of your suffering and admire your resilience and ability to give so much of yourself to all of us. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Thank you for sharing more of your story, Dan! Wishing you relief and healing. I'm grateful you feel able to share openly. I'm sure it was not easy to do so. It is an important model for all of us. We can experience recovery progress, and have other health challenges come along. Or relapse and still find recovery again. There is no "perfect" anywhere in life, but that doesn't erase the healing and improvement we can find. Take care!
Thank you for sharing Dan, your program was an integral part of my recovery (1.5 years of feeling resilient 💪), amazing to hear CFS/fibro etc hasn't flared up with your extreme health and life stressors.
Dan, it's Colleen Downey in Canada. I am so sorry for this very turbulent time and for all of the challenges you have faced. You are still spreading hope and light. Sending you prayers of comfort and thank you for all your hard work and support in helping others❤❤❤
Bless you, Dan. I hope you know how much your work is appreciated in a context where so little genuine advice, support, and realistic hope is available. Be kind to yourself and keep up the good work as and when you are able. Margaret W.
Dan, you will always be a hero to me. Thank you for being vulnerable and open. My ANS rewire recovery (miraculous) has been challenged by ongoing stressors I can't change. Some relapses. So it means a lot to hear this "sequel" to your story. You managed to encourage and inspire even through hardships! God's grace to you to tolerate pain and bring healing for the stressful situations you have been through. Denise in Arizona
Thank you Denise. Yes our journeys are far from straight forward - but if we know our destination, if we stay focussed on that, we can live our best life. 👍❤️ Hope you find a renewed sense of hope and take another step forward with your recovery.
I really appreciate your honesty and vulnerablity. I found it very moving and also inspiring that such a robust recovery is possible. Wow, that's a lot to endure! Wishing you relief from your suffering. I haven't made it to the recovery yet, but still holding the hope and doing the work.
I seen a couple of your podcasts and first I want to THANKYOU for letting us into your "" life". This was the first time for me in over 35 years that I feel someone understands. I have seen many doctors and I have tried all these years to have family feel fibro is real and the doctors to know my symptoms are real and I am not a hypochondriac. Two years ago I was diagnosed with diabetes. Now the doctors say my painful spasms and neuralgia is part of my diabetes but I have had some of these cases for many years. There is never a mention it could be my fibro. It's just medicine and more medicine. Sometimes I will sleep continually for 2 to 3 days before I can function a
Hi Dan, thanks a lot for this message 🙏🌞 When I saw this whole episode I almost stopped breathing in the beginning - at least I felt uncomfortable seeing you struggle to start the podcast. First I thought you had a relapse which had terrified me quite a bit because you are not the person I would expect to relapse and I too believe neither recovery/healing nor relapses with ME/CFS happen spontaneous or out of the blue. But when you continued to report from your several health challenges you went through the last years it was very clear to me that recovery indeed can be very resilient when we change our lives for the better and avoid the things that made us sick in the first place or rather engage in a very different way. So thanks for this strong message 🙏 And I wish you all the best for your personal health and wellbeing 🤗 You're one of the most inspiring and likable mentors on my recovery journey. The last two videos from you and Raelan were very valuable. I have a question. I heard you talk about "sanitary-recoveries" (great interview with Beth French). I like that term😅 Did you completely avoided coffee or other caffeine sources during your recovery until you where fully recovered? And then reintegrated at a level that felt right? What do you recommend your clients in this regard? I would appreciate your answer. kind regards from Germany.
Hi, Dan. I can imagine how difficult this must have been for you I had a few coaching sessions with you 405 years ago you're severe abdominal issues. You just mentioned at the time you were undergoing some abdominal surgery and that was it end of story. Add t on to my coaching. Although I am not at all recovered my takeaway from this video ways to continue to try and live my best life. I still want to be that super person and I think it's holding me back. Sending you loads of love. You probably don't remember me but I live in Victoria BC. All the very best to you
Yes continue to live your best life, but also remember to stop pushing and find deeper rest to allow you to progress more easily - hope things improve for you - thank you for your kind words.
Boy oh boy you've really been through some tough circumstances and challenges!! God bless you, and a million thanks to you for creating your ANS Rewire program--I found it at a time when I was completely desperate and despairing--I've said this before but I truly feel it saved my life!! You've done SO much good in this world--so many people have been helped because of your program and your kind heart. Wishing you good health ahead! 💜🙏🏼
Thanks Dan for sharing your experience. I am currently supporting my daughter through your program. Seeing big improvement after being ill for 5 years. You have put your heart and soul into this program which is evident again in this recent Snippet. Wishing you better health and thankyou for continuing to care and support so many. Lucy
What a difference you have made to so many lives Dan, even whilst going through all you shared here. Thank you for continuing to show up in authenticity and with such integrity. It’s really quite amazing. May the healing light you have shone into the world be returned to you tenfold. Thank you for all you do
Thank you so much for sharing your experiences here, Dan. You really are such an inspiration on so many levels and you encourage me greatly. Your book and videos helped me get to the other side of a 2-year relapse that had ne bedbound a lot of the time. More importantly, they gave ne hope and a way to reframe my experience. Many many blessings to you ❤ and prayers for a full recovery from what's going on in your body now.
Thank you for sharing your journey with us Dan. I am so sorry you have been struggling health wise. You have changed the course of my life. I don’t know where I would be without your help. I am wishing you nothing but the best for your health!! Mariam
Thanks so much Dan - so sorry you're having a really tough time but really appreciate your honesty and integrity - and, as always, your pearls of wisdom! ❤
Thank you so much for sharing. This actually made me feel a sense of relief - that it’s ok to be human and that recovery doesn’t mean we become “bullet proof”. I had no worsening of CFS after 2 hospitalizations due to necrotizing gallstone pancreatitis - this is huge! Recovery can be so resilient and also prone to change- and I believe accepting that has been fundamental to my own journey. I wish you ALL the best I feel you are an incredibly genuine and authentic person
Yeah, sometimes I wonder if we can go to far - is there such a thing as toxic positivity? In any case, it's great to stay positive whilst keeping it real.
Thanks for all the effort you have put into us all Dan. I’ve been making progress the past year and a half towards recovery thanks to you. I hope we both return to full health soon. - Zac
Dan, so blown away and deeply touched by both your vulnerability and courage in this video. I have read your book AND subsequently done your course (sorry I've not been able to touch base with you live, following your kind offer of a 30min Zoom in line with doing the course) which have been game-changers for me and I continue to spread the word and tell others of your work. I'm so sorry to hear of all these traumatic challenges that the universe has thrown at you and I send you my best and fond wishes. And if you never posted a video again, what you have given to all of us in the ME/CFS community would be more than enough for ten life times! Wishing you better health in the future and my profound thanks to you for everything...S
Thank you so much Steve - that's very kind of you to say. Sometimes it feels like one doesn't know if it makes a difference - the response to this video has been quite overwhelming.
Thanks so much for your openness about your health and personal life struggles. You said it well; life goes on after recovery, curveballs included. I could see how difficult it was for you to share this-so thank you for sharing. The great thing is, we can use the tools we have learned from your program to help us through these inevitable curveballs-meditation, the noticing and stopping of unhelpful thoughts, maintaining clean diet. I would go even further in saying that I believe that being open and vulnerable is actually a crucial habit in recovery. I believe living a life of congruency is vital to a healthy nervous system. It takes integrity and courage to lead a congruent life and you modeled that beautifully with this video. Thank you so much. And please don’t apologize-you gave us a gift! And, happy news-all these stressors did not trigger a relapse in your former ME/CFS illness. That information is very reassuring.
Dear Dan, I have learned so much from you. How to understand what CFS is. How to get better in my own time using the tools that suit me. I have been 💯 well for 9 months but can relate to wondering if it could come back. However, I believe so long as I use my strategies for the rest of my life, there is less chance of that happening. From the bottom of my heart, thank you. Remember many of us who are well are now able to help others. You created that wave so you are not alone with this job. I have a testimony and video coming out soon that I will share often to help others God bless you dear Dan.
Thank you so much Trish - so wonderful to hear about your recovery. This is a key part of the program, understanding how and why we become unwell to increase the resilience. Glad you gained those insights
Thank you so much for sharing such a difficult story. I have had CFS for 33 years now. I first got sick when I was 14, though it was severe until I was about 35. I only recently discovered your program and I'm working steadily on my own progress. After only two weeks I have been able to do more cooking which is the thing I missed the most. Much of what you say makes sense to me, and it puts together a lot of pieces that I already knew, but when they are put together, the result is so much more powerful than the pieces themselves. This video was really helpful, because it gives me hope that there is truly a life beyond what I have known my whole adult life. Thank you for putting yourself out there, and thank you for ANS Rewire.
Thank you for sharing Elaine - wonderful to hear about your progress - it's what fuels me on the tough days like when I only have 2-3 hours sleep like last night. Shouldn't complain, somehow still feels less bad then my sleeplessness during the fibro/cfs/POTS days.
If you have not found it yet, Raelan Agle's You Tube channel also has a wealth of information on ME/CFS recovery and many, many inspiring recovery stories. She and Dan have been the keys to my own recovery journey :)
Dan I took your program almost 4 years ago now. It helped me so much and I was able to start eating again after living on protein, nuts and green veggies for 20 years. Once my time in your program was finish I took 2 more programs. I found that I needed weekly coaching. After all this time I am 80 % recovered and moving forward. After more than 40 years with CFS I have my life back. If I had not taken your course I would still be stuck believing that there was no way out. Thank you so very much!
Well done for keeping on going and finding additional help. We often need a new perspective to keep the energy up with our efforts. You have your life back - amazing. Don't put any limitations on your recovery, you can keep going and enjoy even more, but don't put pressure on yourself. You may also find that revisiting any of the older resources will be helpful, because you will see them differently now that you have progressed. Thank you for sharing.
You've done incredible work for people with ME/CFS and Long Covid, thank you, and thank you for sharing your story. I love your point on balance in life. Having fully recovered from CFS I view myself as fully capable again and still enjoy things like running events etc, but you're right, pushing to be an Olympic athlete (while very respectable in many ways) isn't healthy, either physically or mentally.
Thanks for being real Dan! Like others have said, it sounds like you deserved a rest after what you went through. I hope you are taking it easy and I have a feeling that you will get through this….
Hello Dan, I'm so touched by your video and your message. I think you're "going deep" by talking about all this, I don't know how else to say how it makes me feel. I feel we live in a time where sharing our personal experience is important, as if we all need to be more and more human, sharing deep, loosing the masks, even if that's not why you did it in the first place. Your message is mooving things is me, like giving a more large perspective on recovery, on the body, on life. I hope I'm not over stepping, but as you help us sooooo much, I would like to give something back. So if you ever need drawing classes, I would be happy to offer because that's my job, If you feel like art could bring something to you. It's a serious offer if you ever want to try one day, now or in 10 years, you have a free pass 😀.
Thank you so much Olivia - that is so kind of you and I will keep it in mind if I find the bandwidth. Indeed as I go through the hardships of these things, my perspective of life is also shifting - towards acceptance, less attachment.
Thank you so much for your openness, Dan. It is reassuring to hear the good news that recovery can be resilient enough to withstand the curveballs life throws at us. Life goes on even after recovery, for better or worse. But if we use the tools we’ve learned in your program-meditation which helps us to notice and stop unhelpful thoughts, clean diet and lifestyle, etc. I believe congruency in our lives is crucial to correcting and calming our nervous system, which takes integrity and courage, which you just modeled beautifully for us in this video. There is no reason to apologize for this gift!
I offer so much love to you and your family, Dan. Yes, this motivates me and actually puts me to shame (which in need to rewire as it is an unhelpful response) as I fumble along with recovery. Thank you for everything. Thank you for being you.
Dear Dan, you've had so many health challenges and yet you are resilient through it all. I am so relieved that in spite of all this, Cfs has not relapsed. Thank you for sharing your personal story. I am recommitted to this program (I am in the middle of it). Pankaja Cauligi, India
Thanks for this heartfelt sharing, Dan! So sorry to hear about your struggles - sounds excruciating :-( No need to aologize for taking care of yourself ❤
I am so sad to learn what you have been through . Sending you my very best wishes. I remember when i was young someone saying " do'nt expect life to be fair ". They certainly got that right . Make yourself a priority .
hehe- damn, hate when they are right. Yeah, I think I let go of that one some time ago. The truth is, most people end up with some kind of severe challenge or burden - it's part of life. I appreciate the reminder 😉👍
Hi Dan. Thank you for sharing this part of your journey with us. I know it must have been really hard, and you should be very proud of yourself for doing something that was obviously challenging♥️ You’ve been through a lot these past five years, and it is so encouraging to hear that your recovery from CFS and fibromyalgia has held strong! All of your content is amazing and I can’t wait to see some of the new snippets or shorter interviews that you produce.
Thank you for that reminder - it's hard to see things clearly when things are rough - I imagine you know how that feels. Looking forward to getting some content out for you guys again. 👍
Dan, thanks for opening up and being vulnerable. You have been there for us for years. It’s time for us to be there for you. Please know that you will be in my prayers regarding the adhesive disease. I believe in God, and I know He is good and loves you very much. I am praying for health and healing to your body and specifically the scar tissue that has developed in your body. I pray that The Lord will touch you first and foremost to relax and release those areas of adhesiveness. That you will be able to relax and rest again. I ask His precious Spirit to envelope you in love and warmth and cradle you with gentleness and kindness. As you allow His healing to do it’s work. If it feels like you have been under attack, it is because you have been. If we believe in good we have to believe in evil as well. You are bringing too much healing to others to not make the enemy of your soul pay attention to you. But according to The Bible he is a thoroughly defeated foe. Maybe you are not a believer, that is okay, He still loves you. He still gave his only begotten son for you, He still is for you not against you. It’s just so much better when we are aware of Him and talk to Him about everything. I pray mostly that you will know him. You and your family. And if you do already that you will all be strengthened by the prayers on your behalf. Again, I am so very sorry for your difficulties and pray that you get relief soon. Being held, Dawn
I am also praying for you, Dan, and am always thankful for your teachings that have helped me so much. Also, take comfort in Habakkuk 3:17-19...that even when life seems to throw you one challenge after another, God can help you and even carry you safely over the mountains.
Thanks Dan - really appreciate you sharing - brave decision but very helpful insight into how life continues even after CFS! .... and I guess how the tools can be used whatever happens to us. Take care.
Hi Simon - yes it continues - both the ups and the downs. Somehow knowing that I had no hope previously and recovered from those conditions is helping me now - giving me some faith.
Thank you Dan. You have helped me. I don't know if you are able to obtain cannabis products. A topical that contains THC or THC and CBD (as long as the ratio was 50% or more THC) applied to the skin over you internal pain may help. Topical application will not affect your mind psychotropicly. I've used cannabis for CFS since 1973. I worked in a dispensary for 3 years. I've seen and experienced myself the help that stimulating the CB1 and CB2 receptors has on pain. Depending on your location trying it won't hurt.
Check out this video first th-cam.com/video/U5agWe0yhiM/w-d-xo.html If it resonates, you can watch the program intro lessons. Hopefully that will explain it to you. The short answer is that there is no single panacea cure, it's a process focussed on resolving your triggers and dsyfunctions. There are also many recovery stories on the channel!
Well, I think learning from our past mistakes is helpful - however, we must also be self-compassionate to recognise that we cannot do things perfectly, especially when under duress. Appreciate the nudge to a new perspective.
I'm so very sorry to hear about all you've been going through Dan. All of this while still helping and inspiring others, its a real testament to who you are. I hope you're giving yourself some of that love too 💕 sending big hugs xx
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Dear Dan. You and your program did SO MUCH for me in my health journey and supported me during some very rough times. I, like so many others, am forever grateful to you!! From our 1 on 1's, I knew a bit about your bizarre health challenges, but any details you relayed were in a light-hearted fashion and with your incredible sense of humor. I am so sorry it has been so difficult behind the scenes.
You repeatedly said to me, "I see no reason why you cannot get fully well." I say it back to you and truly mean it. During 25+ years in medicine, I have seen MANY people recover from complex and bizarre illnesses. You can get better, my friend. Take good care!
Thank you Joyce. I think experience is more powerful then intellect - it's changed my mind about many things. Now I have to keep listening to my own teachings
You were the beginning of my healing journey. I've been well now for ages.
I've had COVID three times, my dad was diagnosed with cancer, sold 2 houses and purchased new ones, moved states in a housing crisis, started studying and raising an autistic child. Still haven't relapsed.
I had my first wobble, when I had anaphylactics to a medication a few weeks ago. Had severe fatigue, vertigo and headaches for over a week.
But after using my tools, I got over it quickly.
I have some other health issues, I had before which I still have to manage. But my life is very normal now.
Wishing you the best with your healing Dan ❤
Glad things are going better for you - so sorry for all you have been through - thank you for the well wishes. 🙏
I'm so proud of you and grateful for your sharing.
I've long wondered those who have recovered still speak of basic things to keep on top of recovery. I started my journey almost 2 yrs ago, after 19 yrs of being ill. It's working. You have shared IT IS POSSIBLE, it just takes time.
Just as you have experienced, recovery doesn't mean that we are 'bullet proof' for anything else. Praise God that your health challenges have not caused a CFS relapse. That just speaks volumes for what the effort we are working on will do.
I'm getting older, and I am seeing my own pace. Not societies, or even my family. I love my new way of life. It's keeping me and my system in a place of joy and peace. So I am able to handle what ever happens.
I look forward to continued recovery, and being resilient.
Thank you for sharing. Your genuineness speaks volumes for the kind heart you have and how much your program is truly for helping us.
Wishing you blessings,
Dee
Thank you for your kind words and wisdom Dee
Thank you for your honesty and vulnerability, Dan, and so sorry to hear about your health challenges. Your work helped me four years ago when I had dysautonomia and at the time was undiagnosed and scared. I read your book and watched your videos and it was these resources that helped me uncover what was happening with me, and get me on a path to healing and working with my nervous system. The work you do is so valuable. Wishing you all the healing.
Thank you for sharing that - knowing my work is helping others keeps me going.
I'm so very sorry to hear about all you've been going through Dan. All of this while still helping and inspiring others, its a real testament to who you are. I hope you're giving yourself some of that love too 💕 sending big hugs xx
Dan, the work you do is just so valuable and very much appreciated. There is no need to apologise to anyone for your human experience. Being human is hard! I see you as a wise guide walking alongside all of us, but human nonetheless, with everything that comes with it. I'm sorry you have been dealing with these challenges and hope it all improves for you soon. Thank you for showing us that it's OK to be vulnerable and highlighting that your cfs recovery has continued regardless ❤
Thanks for your kind words Kate.
Thanks, Dan. Your support was key to my resilient recovery. Four+ years since the ANS program ignited my recovery, I'm stronger than ever - than ever in my 65 y.o. life. Thanks for letting us into your personal journey and using it to emphasize the power of recovery. I'm with you, and warm regards, Russ
Thank you Russ - I hope to share your story soon. Please reach out to me via email in a couple of weeks - let's inspire others.
You deserve a nice long break. You have worked for so long to recover yourself and then help others.You come across as a genuine and caring person. Thankyou for all the work you've done sharing all the helpful information. I hope you get some relief from pain soon.
Thank you for your kind words - yes I try to be kind to myself (have to listen to the same advice I give others, right!?)
I agree!
No need for forgiveness Dan. You have helped so many. Please take care of yourself now. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
Sometimes I just feel like a slacker for not getting more of these stories out - glad that @raelanagle is doing such a good job now.
So sorry, Dan, to hear about your recent health issues. I found your REWIRE program and TH-cam channel about 2 years ago after becoming very ill with CFS-like symptoms. When no medical professional was able to help me, your program got me on the road to recovery. I’m now much better. Thank you so much for all your wisdom! I’m glad hear that you are still helping people individually. ❤
Thank you Juliet
Dan, you and your program helped me recover from post viral fatigue after having mono thay had been persisting for several years. Its about 5 years later and I'm the fittest I've ever been. Thank you for giving us a great framework for a sustainable lifestyle.
Great to hear and thank you for sharing that. So important for people to keep hearing others story. Realan Agle is doing an amazing job spreading hope now.
Hi Dan, Sorry to hear you have had to go through so much health related hardship. You never need to apologise. You are such a rock in the recovery community, no matter how, what, and when you share about yourself. Your genuine messages and care about others is such an inspiration. Thank you for sharing and being vulnerable ❤
Thanks for your kindness - I guess life wasn't always meant to be easy. Really appreciate the love in these comments.
Dear Dan, In 2019 I started your program and slowly, but surely I recovered after 40+ years of symptoms. You also spoke to me personally and I am forever grateful for the time and insights you gave me. During that call I said I aspired to be in one of your recovery videos and so frequently, i have wanted to write to you, but put it off because I hadn't taken the time to document my recovery. Well, this year has been a little tough and I have experience some symptoms flares and it has sent me back to the principles in the
program. I can only trust that I will come out the other side again. Your video about your struggles was heartbreaking - I hate to think of your suffering and admire your resilience and ability to give so much of yourself to all of us. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Thank you for sharing more of your story, Dan! Wishing you relief and healing. I'm grateful you feel able to share openly. I'm sure it was not easy to do so. It is an important model for all of us. We can experience recovery progress, and have other health challenges come along. Or relapse and still find recovery again. There is no "perfect" anywhere in life, but that doesn't erase the healing and improvement we can find. Take care!
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Thank you for sharing Dan, your program was an integral part of my recovery (1.5 years of feeling resilient 💪), amazing to hear CFS/fibro etc hasn't flared up with your extreme health and life stressors.
It is amazing and you are welcome - I love seeing you guys recover and live your best lives
Dan, it's Colleen Downey in Canada. I am so sorry for this very turbulent time and for all of the challenges you have faced. You are still spreading hope and light. Sending you prayers of comfort and thank you for all your hard work and support in helping others❤❤❤
Thank you so much Colleen
Bless you, Dan. I hope you know how much your work is appreciated in a context where so little genuine advice, support, and realistic hope is available. Be kind to yourself and keep up the good work as and when you are able. Margaret W.
Appreciate you saying that Margaret - it keeps me going.
Dan, you will always be a hero to me. Thank you for being vulnerable and open. My ANS rewire recovery (miraculous) has been challenged by ongoing stressors I can't change. Some relapses. So it means a lot to hear this "sequel" to your story. You managed to encourage and inspire even through hardships!
God's grace to you to tolerate pain and bring healing for the stressful situations you have been through.
Denise in Arizona
Thank you Denise.
Yes our journeys are far from straight forward - but if we know our destination, if we stay focussed on that, we can live our best life. 👍❤️ Hope you find a renewed sense of hope and take another step forward with your recovery.
I really appreciate your honesty and vulnerablity. I found it very moving and also inspiring that such a robust recovery is possible. Wow, that's a lot to endure! Wishing you relief from your suffering. I haven't made it to the recovery yet, but still holding the hope and doing the work.
I seen a couple of your podcasts and first I want to THANKYOU for letting us into your "" life". This was the first time for me in over 35 years that I feel someone understands. I have seen many doctors and I have tried all these years to have family feel fibro is real and the doctors to know my symptoms are real and I am not a hypochondriac. Two years ago I was diagnosed with diabetes. Now the doctors say my painful spasms and neuralgia is part of my diabetes but I have had some of these cases for many years. There is never a mention it could be my fibro. It's just medicine and more medicine. Sometimes I will sleep continually for 2 to 3 days before I can function a
Hi Dan, thanks a lot for this message 🙏🌞 When I saw this whole episode I almost stopped breathing in the beginning - at least I felt uncomfortable seeing you struggle to start the podcast. First I thought you had a relapse which had terrified me quite a bit because you are not the person I would expect to relapse and I too believe neither recovery/healing nor relapses with ME/CFS happen spontaneous or out of the blue. But when you continued to report from your several health challenges you went through the last years it was very clear to me that recovery indeed can be very resilient when we change our lives for the better and avoid the things that made us sick in the first place or rather engage in a very different way. So thanks for this strong message 🙏 And I wish you all the best for your personal health and wellbeing 🤗 You're one of the most inspiring and likable mentors on my recovery journey. The last two videos from you and Raelan were very valuable.
I have a question. I heard you talk about "sanitary-recoveries" (great interview with Beth French). I like that term😅
Did you completely avoided coffee or other caffeine sources during your recovery until you where fully recovered? And then reintegrated at a level that felt right? What do you recommend your clients in this regard? I would appreciate your answer.
kind regards from Germany.
Hi, Dan. I can imagine how difficult this must have been for you I had a few coaching sessions with you 405 years ago you're severe abdominal issues. You just mentioned at the time you were undergoing some abdominal surgery and that was it end of story. Add t on to my coaching. Although I am not at all recovered my takeaway from this video ways to continue to try and live my best life. I still want to be that super person and I think it's holding me back. Sending you loads of love. You probably don't remember me but I live in Victoria BC. All the very best to you
Lol, 4 or 5 years ago. Not 405..😅
Yes continue to live your best life, but also remember to stop pushing and find deeper rest to allow you to progress more easily - hope things improve for you - thank you for your kind words.
Boy oh boy you've really been through some tough circumstances and challenges!! God bless you, and a million thanks to you for creating your ANS Rewire program--I found it at a time when I was completely desperate and despairing--I've said this before but I truly feel it saved my life!! You've done SO much good in this world--so many people have been helped because of your program and your kind heart. Wishing you good health ahead! 💜🙏🏼
THank you Karen, much appreciated
Thanks Dan for sharing your experience. I am currently supporting my daughter through your program. Seeing big improvement after being ill for 5 years. You have put your heart and soul into this program which is evident again in this recent Snippet. Wishing you better health and thankyou for continuing to care and support so many. Lucy
Thanks Lucy - looking forward to seeing your daughter keep improving - it's a tough gig for any parent to go through!
What a difference you have made to so many lives Dan, even whilst going through all you shared here. Thank you for continuing to show up in authenticity and with such integrity. It’s really quite amazing. May the healing light you have shone into the world be returned to you tenfold. Thank you for all you do
That's very kind of you - thank you.
Thank you so much for sharing your experiences here, Dan. You really are such an inspiration on so many levels and you encourage me greatly. Your book and videos helped me get to the other side of a 2-year relapse that had ne bedbound a lot of the time. More importantly, they gave ne hope and a way to reframe my experience. Many many blessings to you ❤ and prayers for a full recovery from what's going on in your body now.
Thank you for sharing your journey with us Dan. I am so sorry you have been struggling health wise. You have changed the course of my life. I don’t know where I would be without your help. I am wishing you nothing but the best for your health!! Mariam
Thank you so much Mariam - glad you have benefitted from my efforts - that makes it all worth while - it means a lot for me to hear it.
Thanks so much Dan - so sorry you're having a really tough time but really appreciate your honesty and integrity - and, as always, your pearls of wisdom! ❤
Thanks Patricia - glad they are supporting you.
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Thank you so much for sharing. This actually made me feel a sense of relief - that it’s ok to be human and that recovery doesn’t mean we become “bullet proof”. I had no worsening of CFS after 2 hospitalizations due to necrotizing gallstone pancreatitis - this is huge! Recovery can be so resilient and also prone to change- and I believe accepting that has been fundamental to my own journey. I wish you ALL the best I feel you are an incredibly genuine and authentic person
Yeah, sometimes I wonder if we can go to far - is there such a thing as toxic positivity? In any case, it's great to stay positive whilst keeping it real.
Thanks for all the effort you have put into us all Dan. I’ve been making progress the past year and a half towards recovery thanks to you. I hope we both return to full health soon. - Zac
Dan, so blown away and deeply touched by both your vulnerability and courage in this video. I have read your book AND subsequently done your course (sorry I've not been able to touch base with you live, following your kind offer of a 30min Zoom in line with doing the course) which have been game-changers for me and I continue to spread the word and tell others of your work. I'm so sorry to hear of all these traumatic challenges that the universe has thrown at you and I send you my best and fond wishes. And if you never posted a video again, what you have given to all of us in the ME/CFS community would be more than enough for ten life times! Wishing you better health in the future and my profound thanks to you for everything...S
Thank you so much Steve - that's very kind of you to say. Sometimes it feels like one doesn't know if it makes a difference - the response to this video has been quite overwhelming.
Thanks so much for your openness about your health and personal life struggles. You said it well; life goes on after recovery, curveballs included. I could see how difficult it was for you to share this-so thank you for sharing. The great thing is, we can use the tools we have learned from your program to help us through these inevitable curveballs-meditation, the noticing and stopping of unhelpful thoughts, maintaining clean diet.
I would go even further in saying that I believe that being open and vulnerable is actually a crucial habit in recovery. I believe living a life of congruency is vital to a healthy nervous system. It takes integrity and courage to lead a congruent life and you modeled that beautifully with this video. Thank you so much. And please don’t apologize-you gave us a gift! And, happy news-all these stressors did not trigger a relapse in your former ME/CFS illness. That information is very reassuring.
Thank you so much for your thoughtful words - I will keep these in mind.
Dear Dan, I have learned so much from you.
How to understand what CFS is.
How to get better in my own time using the tools that suit me.
I have been 💯 well for 9 months but can relate to wondering if it could come back.
However, I believe so long as I use my strategies for the rest of my life, there is less chance of that happening.
From the bottom of my heart, thank you.
Remember many of us who are well are now able to help others.
You created that wave so you are not alone with this job.
I have a testimony and video coming out soon that I will share often to help others
God bless you dear Dan.
Thank you so much Trish - so wonderful to hear about your recovery. This is a key part of the program, understanding how and why we become unwell to increase the resilience. Glad you gained those insights
Big warm hugs and thoughts and thanks!
You are doing a tremendous job
And I wish you the best of Healing 🙏❤
Thank you so much for sharing such a difficult story. I have had CFS for 33 years now. I first got sick when I was 14, though it was severe until I was about 35. I only recently discovered your program and I'm working steadily on my own progress. After only two weeks I have been able to do more cooking which is the thing I missed the most. Much of what you say makes sense to me, and it puts together a lot of pieces that I already knew, but when they are put together, the result is so much more powerful than the pieces themselves. This video was really helpful, because it gives me hope that there is truly a life beyond what I have known my whole adult life. Thank you for putting yourself out there, and thank you for ANS Rewire.
Thank you for sharing Elaine - wonderful to hear about your progress - it's what fuels me on the tough days like when I only have 2-3 hours sleep like last night. Shouldn't complain, somehow still feels less bad then my sleeplessness during the fibro/cfs/POTS days.
If you have not found it yet, Raelan Agle's You Tube channel also has a wealth of information on ME/CFS recovery and many, many inspiring recovery stories. She and Dan have been the keys to my own recovery journey :)
Thank you for being so candid. I think fondly of you having used ANS rewire as part of my recovery. I wish you well.
Thank you Jeanette and congratulations on your recovery.
Dan I took your program almost 4 years ago now. It helped me so much and I was able to start eating again after living on protein, nuts and green veggies for 20 years. Once my time in your program was finish I took 2 more programs. I found that I needed weekly coaching. After all this time I am 80 % recovered and moving forward. After more than 40 years with CFS I have my life back. If I had not taken your course I would still be stuck believing that there was no way out. Thank you so very much!
Well done for keeping on going and finding additional help. We often need a new perspective to keep the energy up with our efforts. You have your life back - amazing. Don't put any limitations on your recovery, you can keep going and enjoy even more, but don't put pressure on yourself. You may also find that revisiting any of the older resources will be helpful, because you will see them differently now that you have progressed. Thank you for sharing.
You've done incredible work for people with ME/CFS and Long Covid, thank you, and thank you for sharing your story. I love your point on balance in life. Having fully recovered from CFS I view myself as fully capable again and still enjoy things like running events etc, but you're right, pushing to be an Olympic athlete (while very respectable in many ways) isn't healthy, either physically or mentally.
Glad it resonated with you and thank you for the Kudos
You have my sincerest and deepest sympathies.. and may you recover well and fully my old friend. Stay strong - if someone can beat this, it’s you. 🙏🏽
Thank you my friend - much appreciated.
This video was moving. I am so grateful for your transparency and honesty, you are truly brave. Love this channel! ❤
Love that you love it
Thanks Dan, I always on my recovery journey but little by little I'm tailoring what work with me. Thanks a lot to share 🙏🙏🙏
This is quite encouraging really, although I'm sorry to hear you haven't been well Dan.
Thanks for being real Dan! Like others have said, it sounds like you deserved a rest after what you went through. I hope you are taking it easy and I have a feeling that you will get through this….
Yes actually me too - surprising, sometimes I wonder what it is that I have done to keep the wheels on the bus - I think much of it unconscious now.
Hello Dan, I'm so touched by your video and your message. I think you're "going deep" by talking about all this, I don't know how else to say how it makes me feel. I feel we live in a time where sharing our personal experience is important, as if we all need to be more and more human, sharing deep, loosing the masks, even if that's not why you did it in the first place. Your message is mooving things is me, like giving a more large perspective on recovery, on the body, on life. I hope I'm not over stepping, but as you help us sooooo much, I would like to give something back. So if you ever need drawing classes, I would be happy to offer because that's my job, If you feel like art could bring something to you. It's a serious offer if you ever want to try one day, now or in 10 years, you have a free pass 😀.
Thank you so much Olivia - that is so kind of you and I will keep it in mind if I find the bandwidth. Indeed as I go through the hardships of these things, my perspective of life is also shifting - towards acceptance, less attachment.
Thank you so much for your openness, Dan. It is reassuring to hear the good news that recovery can be resilient enough to withstand the curveballs life throws at us. Life goes on even after recovery, for better or worse. But if we use the tools we’ve learned in your program-meditation which helps us to notice and stop unhelpful thoughts, clean diet and lifestyle, etc.
I believe congruency in our lives is crucial to correcting and calming our nervous system, which takes integrity and courage, which you just modeled beautifully for us in this video. There is no reason to apologize for this gift!
I offer so much love to you and your family, Dan. Yes, this motivates me and actually puts me to shame (which in need to rewire as it is an unhelpful response) as I fumble along with recovery.
Thank you for everything.
Thank you for being you.
Don't worry, most of us fumble along at times. Sometimes get worse or we get some kind of prompt to spur us along - hope this has been that for you 😉👍
Dear Dan, you've had so many health challenges and yet you are resilient through it all. I am so relieved that in spite of all this, Cfs has not relapsed. Thank you for sharing your personal story. I am recommitted to this program (I am in the middle of it). Pankaja Cauligi, India
Go for it - sometimes we need a few run ups to get recovery momentum.
Thank you always
Sorry to hear your extra struggle! Although its a sad story, its also inspiring. Stay strong Dan! Im planning on starting your program soon.
Thank you - doing my best - some days are easier then others. You guys keep me going.
Thanks for this heartfelt sharing, Dan! So sorry to hear about your struggles - sounds excruciating :-( No need to aologize for taking care of yourself ❤
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What a journey! Thanks for sharing your story. You are such inspiration!
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I am so sad to learn what you have been through . Sending you my very best wishes. I remember when i was young someone saying " do'nt expect life to be fair ". They certainly got that right . Make yourself a priority .
hehe- damn, hate when they are right. Yeah, I think I let go of that one some time ago. The truth is, most people end up with some kind of severe challenge or burden - it's part of life. I appreciate the reminder 😉👍
you are a great person Dan! Thanks for your video.
Thank you for your kind words.
Hi Dan. Thank you for sharing this part of your journey with us. I know it must have been really hard, and you should be very proud of yourself for doing something that was obviously challenging♥️ You’ve been through a lot these past five years, and it is so encouraging to hear that your recovery from CFS and fibromyalgia has held strong! All of your content is amazing and I can’t wait to see some of the new snippets or shorter interviews that you produce.
Thank you for that reminder - it's hard to see things clearly when things are rough - I imagine you know how that feels. Looking forward to getting some content out for you guys again. 👍
Hi Dan, thanks for your honesty. I hope you are doing ok and looking after yourself.
Thank you for using your story to again help others
Thanks for your support.
Thank you Dan you have been so crucial to my recovery❤️
Glad to hear it Cathy
Wishing you healing 🌼
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You are such a wonderful human
So kind!
Dan, thanks for opening up and being vulnerable. You have been there for us for years. It’s time for us to be there for you. Please know that you will be in my prayers regarding the adhesive disease. I believe in God, and I know He is good and loves you very much. I am praying for health and healing to your body and specifically the scar tissue that has developed in your body. I pray that The Lord will touch you first and foremost to relax and release those areas of adhesiveness. That you will be able to relax and rest again. I ask His precious Spirit to envelope you in love and warmth and cradle you with gentleness and kindness. As you allow His healing to do it’s work. If it feels like you have been under attack, it is because you have been. If we believe in good we have to believe in evil as well. You are bringing too much healing to others to not make the enemy of your soul pay attention to you. But according to The Bible he is a thoroughly defeated foe. Maybe you are not a believer, that is okay, He still loves you. He still gave his only begotten son for you, He still is for you not against you. It’s just so much better when we are aware of Him and talk to Him about everything. I pray mostly that you will know him. You and your family. And if you do already that you will all be strengthened by the prayers on your behalf.
Again, I am so very sorry for your difficulties and pray that you get relief soon.
Being held,
Dawn
I am also praying for you, Dan, and am always thankful for your teachings that have helped me so much. Also, take comfort in Habakkuk 3:17-19...that even when life seems to throw you one challenge after another, God can help you and even carry you safely over the mountains.
Thank you.
Thank you so much for your kind words - I will reflect on this. 🙏
Thank you for this. I needed it. ❤
Thank you for sharing this Dan. Your book was hugely helpful for me. Wishing you all the best!
Hi Dan, thank you so much for being so open and vulnerable. It’s such a strong message ❤
Thank you for saying that - I wasn't sure if it's a good idea - there are so many trolls on the internet.
You are such an inspiration Dan. Thank you.
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Thank you for this.
Thanks Dan - really appreciate you sharing - brave decision but very helpful insight into how life continues even after CFS! .... and I guess how the tools can be used whatever happens to us. Take care.
Hi Simon - yes it continues - both the ups and the downs. Somehow knowing that I had no hope previously and recovered from those conditions is helping me now - giving me some faith.
Very grateful for your sharing. Maybe strange, but I find it very inspiring. Thanks!
Thank you for your disclosures, I can see this was difficult for you. Thank you for sharing with me!
Thank you for sharing.
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Thank you for sharing. I really hope things settle a bit for you. Look after yourself.
Thank you Dan. You have helped me. I don't know if you are able to obtain cannabis products. A topical that contains THC or THC and CBD (as long as the ratio was 50% or more THC) applied to the skin over you internal pain may help. Topical application will not affect your mind psychotropicly. I've used cannabis for CFS since 1973. I worked in a dispensary for 3 years. I've seen and experienced myself the help that stimulating the CB1 and CB2 receptors has on pain. Depending on your location trying it won't hurt.
Thank you - I take that on board - have heard others say good things.
liked subscribed. Been following you since 2018.
Visceral manipulation is very helpful for adhesions. It is usually performed by specially trained physical therapists
Thank you Dan for sharing this. Very brave your ANS REWIRE program has really helped me my name is George
Great to hear George - thanks for sharing.
Thanks suffering for 3 years 2 days after 2nd shot of physer
Sorry to hear that - have you watched any of the podcast or recovery interviews to help you make recovery progress?
How does one recover from CFS/Fibro/POTS? I’ve never heard of this.
Check out this video first th-cam.com/video/U5agWe0yhiM/w-d-xo.html If it resonates, you can watch the program intro lessons. Hopefully that will explain it to you. The short answer is that there is no single panacea cure, it's a process focussed on resolving your triggers and dsyfunctions. There are also many recovery stories on the channel!
Dan, try a carnivore diet for the adhesions. My Mum had them
👍 Not dealing with bowel obstructions just yet, but thanks for that, I will keep it in mind.
That is your charter type, you always think "I could've done better".
What advice would you give to someone else who thought that same thing?
Well, I think learning from our past mistakes is helpful - however, we must also be self-compassionate to recognise that we cannot do things perfectly, especially when under duress. Appreciate the nudge to a new perspective.
I wish there was an Arabic translation
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I'm so very sorry to hear about all you've been going through Dan. All of this while still helping and inspiring others, its a real testament to who you are. I hope you're giving yourself some of that love too 💕 sending big hugs xx
❤️❤️ and 🤗right back at you