109: The Emotional Work That Leads to Chronic Illness Recovery (Nicole Sachs)

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, therapist and bestselling author Nicole Sachs shares what chronic symptoms are really trying to tell us, and how to finally get free. We talk about symptom imperatives, emotional reservoirs, the protective role of pain, and why fear—not damage—keeps symptoms chronic. RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:📗 Mind your Body by Nicole Sachs — https://amzn.to/41Pc6SH🧡 JournalSpeak — https://www.yourbreakawake.com/journalspeak🏕️ Heal with Nicole Community (Monthly Zooms, live Q&As, and peer community) — https://www.yourbreakawake.com/membership👉 Annual 5-day retreat at Omega Institute, New York, June 2025 — https://www.yourbreakawake.com/work-with-nicoleCONNECT WITH NICOLE SACHS:🎙️ The Cure for Chronic Pain (Nicole’s Podcast) — https://www.yourbreakawake.com/podcasts/the-cure-for-chronic-pain-with-nicole-sachs-lcsw-2📷 Nicole's Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/nicolesachslcsw    ALSO MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO:📕 Unlearn Your Anxiety and Depression by Howard Schubiner, MD—https://amzn.to/45MQlU9🌟 Your Brain Can Keep You Sick: How to Break Free | Dr. Howard Schubiner, MD — https://youtu.be/cd1d999Oe6M✅ MORE HELPFUL RECOVERY RESOURCES:📱 Recovery app on your phone? Try Curable—6 weeks FREE — http://www.curable.com/raelanagle👩🏻‍🦱 Prefer a self-study course? Get lifetime access with a one-time purchase + ongoing support calls EVERY Friday. Try Brain Training 101 with Raelan Agle's support — https://bit.ly/BT101Raelan___✅ BECOME A CHANNEL MEMBER (Just $4 a month!) Your support makes a huge difference in sharing recovery stories 👇https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy4EjD4exCbtuGQkSa71ozA/joinSTRUGGLING WITH LONG VIDEOS?✅ Subscribe to my weekly newsletter for a bullet-point summary from our latest recovery interview 💌 https://mailchi.mp/3bd95045319b/raelan-agleLEARN MORE:✅ Check out my book! 📖 Finding Freedom: Escaping From the Prison of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome — https://amzn.to/2LtzBclNOTE: This description may contain affiliate links to products I enjoy using myself. As an asssociate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Should you choose to use these links, this channel may earn affiliate commissions at no additional cost to you. I appreciate your support!REMINDER: This is for information purposes only and nothing I share should be considered medical advice. Please make your own assessment, do your own further research, and consult your trusted healthcare professionals before deciding if anything I talk about here might be right for you.#mecfs #longcovid #recoverystory #brainretrainingSupport the show