Overcoming Chronic Fatigue & Creating Change | Kristi Adams’ Journey | HCA Talks Health

 How do you rebuild your health and your purpose after chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS)? In this inspiring episode of HCA Talks Health, accredited coach and trainer Kristi Adams shares her powerful journey from living with CFS to leading meaningful change in healthcare.Kristi reveals how her childhood experiences, personal health challenges, and recovery journey shaped her mission to support others. Today, she is the Lead Tutor and Coach for the NHS Leadership for Personalised Care Programme, helping health professionals transform care delivery.🎧 In this episode, you’ll discover:Kristi’s personal story with chronic fatigue syndromeHow trauma, life experiences, and health are connectedThe role of acceptance, support, and coaching in recoveryWhy she transitioned from healthcare policy to health coachingBuilding a coaching business and finding opportunities through connectionHow she’s helping healthcare leaders create person-centered change⏱️ Timestamps:0:00 Welcome & Kristi’s background1:00 Childhood experiences and early connection to healthcare4:00 Building a healthcare career before illness5:00 First signs of CFS after having children7:00 Bedridden for a year and searching for answers9:00 Acceptance as the first step to recovery10:00 Seeking support through therapy, coaching, and yoga11:00 How trauma and experiences impact physical health12:00 The mind-body connection in chronic illness14:00 Advice to her younger self during illness16:00 Transitioning from employment to running her own coaching business17:00 Building a business through key connections19:00 Current initiatives: private coaching, NHS contracts, training leaders22:00 Creating safe spaces and building resilience in teams23:00 Training doctors and nurses to run group clinics for patients24:00 The impact of shared patient experiences25:00 Passion for coaching after nine years in the profession26:00 The privilege and challenges of deep coaching work28:00 Real client breakthroughs and reframing limiting beliefs29:00 Advice for aspiring health coaches31:00 Advice for those living with chronic illness34:00 How to find the right coach for health-related challenges35:00 Building community and connection through coaching36:00 Closing reflections and gratitude📸 Follow HCA on Instagram: @healthcoachesacademy🌿 Discover a rewarding career in Health & Wellness CoachingIf you have a passion for health and wellbeing, visit: https://www.healthcoachesacademy.com🔔 Subscribe & ReviewIf you loved this episode, please take a moment to subscribe to our YouTube Channel and leave a review! Your support helps us reach more aspiring health coaches. 🎙 Thanks for tuning in to HCA Talks Health!💡 Enjoyed this episode?Check out our health coach certification: https://www.healthcoachesacademy.com/Or listen to more expert episodes here → https://www.healthcoachesacademy.com/health-wellness-podcast