"Chronic Fatigue Syndrome" with Bernice Lee

My guest on the podcast this week is Bernice Lee. Bernice is a coach and trainer who works with business owners and managers to achieve inspiring business and life goals. Bernice grew up in Canada and went on to higher education in US. Bernice holds two Ivy League degrees and previously had a 10-year corporate career in human resources management and marketing in the United States and Asia. Following her successful career in the US and Hong Kong, Bernice launched her entrepreneurial career in 2012. A career where Bernice has received and continues to receive many prestigious business accolades.  In the podcast Bernice explains and gives insights into the condition known as Myalgic Encephalomyelitis, commonly known as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome – ME/CFS. A serious, long-term illness that affects many body systems. A complex debilitating disease which causes acute fatigue, including other symptoms such as common pain. Bernice tells her story of her ME/CFS journey. At its worse in 2022 Bernice was partially bedbound and mostly housebound. She shares her experience, an experience that has not always been easy. Bernice shares many great insights and take aways from her journey. Insights that the listeners can take advantage from in their everyday lives.Timing 03:36 I was born and raised in Vancouver…. I moved to the US to go to university … I moved to Hong Kong in 2007… I’ve been self-employed since 2012… a corporate trainer and a coach…05:19 I typically help people with work life balance… preparing for a career transition… leading teams… using brain based coaching…06:47 I am dealing with a diagnosis of “Myalgic Encephalomyelitis” commonly known as “Chronic Fatigue Syndrome”… ME/CFS… my doctors told me there is no cure for it… 11:49 Initially I was kind of left on my own… it can be lonely… I fell back on pure grit…13:03 [Recommendation] Don’t give up… advocate for yourself…seek out a community…find a doctor who can support you… be forgiving of yourself…15:51 I received great advice from other ME/CFS… 16:32 Learn how to be appreciative of being you… just being you… 18:52 I’ve been able to return to work on a part time basis… I can manage the condition…I am a happy go lucky person…20:57 [Activities]… I know what I can and can’t do… 22:17 [Progress]… Blood work … we discovered I had insulin resistance… hormone markers… OK. Over the last year I have intentionally lost 18lb of fat…26:16 [Exercise]… I went to see a Physical Therapist… exercises that are modified…for my condition…move a little bit more… it helped…tiny steps…30:28 [Inspiration] Dr Benita Perch… it gave me hope…31:55 Professionally I am a “Business and Career Coach”…32:26 [A client story]…37:43 [Staying on top of things]… Laser focussed… setting boundaries… saying no…41:00 [Passions] I am really passionate about helping people…42:03  [Key Message]…Contact BerniceWebsite https://coachbernice.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachbernice/Contact VincentNewsletter: https://vincent1cd.substack.comPro Coach:  https://procoach.app/vincent-hiscoxEmail: [email protected]: Vincent Hiscox