69: More Than Tired: Unpacking Chronic Fatigue in Midlife with Dr. Jenny Tufenkian

Chronic fatigue syndrome.Also known as ME or myalgic encephalomyelitis.It's a condition that goes beyond being just tired, and it can be rooted in hormonal changes, like the menopause transition.No wonder that more women than men are affected by it.But it's often overlooked or misdiagnosed.That's why I've invited Dr. Jenny Tufenkian to the podcast, to shed some light on this condition that she treats, and has also struggled with herself.Jenny has learned a lot about how to identify the condition, and how to best heal herself and others.In this episode we'll talk about...What chronic fatigue is and how to recognize itThe 5 root causes that create the conditions for chronic fatigueCommon triggersLong-covid and the menopause transition and how they're related to chronic fatigueWhat you can do to prevent or heal from chronic fatigueI learned a lot from this conversation, and I hope you find it helpful, too.DebbieWatch this episode on my YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/-uvyS7qJutoHere's Jenny's bio:Dr. Jenny Tufenkian is a licensed Naturopathic Physician with two decades of experience, specializing in empowering health-conscious professionals to conquer long COVID and ME/CFS fatigue. Her personal battle with chronic fatigue inspired her to uncover its root causes, leading to the creation of a transformative system that addresses the five core root causes of Chronic Fatigue/ME She believes in a holistic healing process that integrates the physical, mental/emotional, and energetic dimensions, emphasizing the body's inherent ability to be vital.To connect with Jenny:Website: https://drjennytufenkian.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-tufenkian/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.jennytufenkian/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrJennyTufenkianNDYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrJennyTufenkianNDThanks for listening!If you'd like to know more about working with me, visit me at https://debbieharbeccoaching.com/ or https://www.instagram.com/debbieharbec/ on Instagram.Or book a time to talk with me: https://calendly.com/debbie-harbec-coaching/free-consultationMusic Credit:Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/sunny License code: 8IEJIZYHBOCC8EWB