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The program has given me hope again; recovery is possible. The community is extremely helpful, supportive, and encouraging.
I am no longer alone and can share with people who are going through the same thing as me.
I can send messages to the coach to get reassurance when I need it, to get advice, and to have a recovery plan. There is no judgment and a great deal of trust.
Thanks to the program, I have made a lot of progress.
Before joining the academy, I was bedridden (for several months) in the dark, very sensitive to noise, unable to look at any screen or read. Now I can walk outside a little, even in bright sunlight and without sunglasses, I sit up several times a day, I can read a few pages, watch a few minutes of television, and send a few messages to my friends. And I am also less sensitive to noise.
The support of the coaches and the academy plays a very important role in my recovery. I am so grateful to the program and the coaches.

I’ve been struggling with CFS for at least 10 years and some of my symptoms go much further back to when I was a child. Over all that time, I didn’t find anything that really helped me in a sustained way until I came across one of Miguel Bautista’s videos on Youtube 7 months ago. As soon as I heard him talk, I knew he understood what I’ve been struggling with. The more I listened the more confidence I had that his programme could help. I signed up pretty quickly and over the last 7 months of being in the CFS Academy I have felt guided and supported for the first time.

I used to think I was just ‘different’ and needed breaks away from intense situations. Now I know that I’ve been living with dysregulated nervous system and my life now makes sense in a way it didn’t before. Supported by the coaches and the community, I am now expanding in ways that are taking my health (energy, sleep, brain function) further than it’s ever been before.

What’s different about CFS Recovery compared with anything else I’ve paid for to help me resolve chronic fatigue, is that Miguel and his team of outstanding coaches have a depth of knowledge, experience and compassion that is not only inspirational but transformational.

As he and the coaches have all had and recovered from CFS, they totally understand the root causes of all the symptoms and how they are expressed in the body. The information they share with us means that I now know why my different symptoms are there and what they are telling me. They also share this in ways that are genuinely supportive and empowering. This gives me agency to make changes to how I am thinking and to what I am doing that are constructive to my health. The whole community is then recovering in ways that are unique to each person, but based on the same information and knowledge that the coaches share.

There are folks at all levels on the programme – I was never as sick as some people who are bedbound and can tolerate very little stimulation – my chronic fatigue has been higher functioning but grinding on in a way that meant I couldn’t get back into work or exercise or eat more foods. I’m still on that journey, as it’s a slow and complex puzzle to solve, but thanks to this programme I’m finally understanding how the pieces fit together in a way that is building my health.

CFS Recovery very cleverly provides information in all sorts of ways, depending on what folks can tolerate and what speaks to them. I found the weekly calls valuable to give me a chance to ask questions regularly that have opened up my next step. I’ve also had access to high quality one to one coaching on deeper topics. The videos and online community are constant sources of support and guidance too.
CFS took away my confidence and I’m finally getting it back. CFS took away my energy and I’m finally getting it back. CFS gave me brain fog so unmanageable I couldn’t go back to the complex work I used to do – and I’m slowly resolving this. I’m still struggling with limited foods, but I am hopeful this will resolve too. I’m certainly less worried about it.

There are so many teachings that CFS Recovery have given me – that there’s no magic bullet, we have to dig ourselves out, that recovery is about letting go of fear and nudging forwards, it’s about building trust with your own nervous system. I’ve come far in the last 7 months and I’m confident I can go all the way to full recovery. I’ve actually started to talk about recovery rather than having to hide it away from people as I couldn’t explain it. Now I understand exactly why I got chronic fatigue and am putting foundational pieces in place so I come out of it stronger than I’ve ever been, mentally, emotionally and physically.

Warm community, positive, great courses with concise, practical information.

I’ve been at CFS Recovery School for 3 months now and have noticed a massive improvement in my sleep quality, physical and cognitive abilities. My mind feels much clearer and sharper and I can concentrate for longer. Emotionally, I have moved from feeling numb, depressed and dissociated to feeling a full range of emotions. I’m also finding that I’m able to do more light housework and do short walks outside, when before I was mostly bedbound.

I love the way the lessons are organised, but the thing that’s most helpful for me is being part of a community. Sharing my wins and hearing about others’ wins is really inspiring, and when I feel down, there’s always someone who understands and helps me stay hopeful.

I started this program about 4–5 months ago, completely couch-bound—only able to warm up simple meals and barely shower once a week. Since joining the program, i go on outings, go on walks regularly, take care of myself and can do bigger household chores. I’ve cooked a full meal for the first time in years and today, I took my dog out with me on my walk for the first time in four years.

The coaches are incredibly supportive and understanding. I never felt pressured, and knowing they’ve been through this themselves helped me trust them fully. They genuinely care and make me feel seen—not like just a number.

The community is uplifting and inspiring. When I feel down, reading others’ wins reminds me I’m not alone and gives me the motivation to keep going.

I still have more progress to make, but I’m so thankful for this program and everything it’s given me

I have joined CFS recovery after having CFS for over one and a half years. I was at the lowest capacity that I had ever been, and this program was a turning point for me.

Before this program I had up-and-down cycles, and I never felt like I was in the driver’s seat, but that CFS had hijacked my life, and I was struggling for some sense of control and direction. The challenge people are faced with is not just navigating symptoms, but also the stressors of being a person with illness in the world/society. This program supported me in navigating both of those things, which is crucial. I now have the feeling that I have a map and tools to progress on my journey, and my family and I are happy to have continuously seen progress over the last 6 months.

Additionally, I think that this program really takes into account the different stages of functionality (be it bedbound, housebound, or semi-functional) as needs and advice can vary, which I appreciate so much. The group calls are invaluable, firstly because of the experience the coaches have with so many different kinds of people affected by CFS and secondly because it allows us to create a community full of wonderful people who are cheering each other on, learning, and cultivating hope and resilience together.

I do struggle with the awareness that for many affected by chronic illness, cost is a very real obstacle. All I can say is that this has been one of the best investments I ever made, and I am entirely grateful for the care and work that the coaches put into this so that the platform and community can exist as they do now and help people recover.

I have been in platinum for a few months and I really appreciate the level of support. It is very encouraging when my coach sees my progress.
The community interactions are truly invaluable and so very supportive. It is so important to be able to interact with others that really understand what we are all going through.
This program is a lifeline for so many of us.
Recovery academy calls and integration calls are vital, hearing everyone’s wins is so encouraging and the wealth of knowledge we gain with the questions is spot on.
I feel so very fortunate and blessed to be a member of this community 😘

Im so incredibly happy that I have found this program, the best community and coaches.
For me it’s a totally difference and I don’t feel alone with all this confusion.
Sure recovery is an up and down, but to get reassured and personal plans makes it a ton easier. Will definetly stick to it until I’m well!!

When I first started, I was mostly homebound and felt incredibly isolated. I didn’t understand what was happening in my body. But this program gave me the knowledge, tools, and most importantly the community I needed. For the first time, I felt seen and understood by people from around the world who were walking the same path.

The coaches are deeply knowledgeable and compassionate. Their guidance goes far beyond symptom management, they help you reclaim your life. At times, it feels more like life coaching than just recovery support, which has been an unexpected and beautiful bonus!

Six months in, I’ve come so far. I’m working part-time, going on hikes and even short runs, eating out at restaurants, and enjoying time with friends at bars. I feel happy, connected, and hopeful.

Most importantly, I now know that full recovery is possible. I believe it with every part of me, and I’m not just getting my old life back, I’m building a better one.

The first thing i learned is to understand adjustment periods. Rather than fearing them, I now experience them with the right mindset. Also, thanks to brain retraining, I managed to get rid of the headaches I had every day for years. I am truly grateful to have tried this program.

I had learnt bout brain retraining before joining this course. But the approach to expansion, adjustment periods, the supportive community combined with the brain retraining really changed the speed of my recovery. I started fearing symptoms less and less and that changed everything. I went from being in bed 21 hrs a day to finally being able to walk, bike, swim and travel. I totally recommend the cfs recovery academy and all the wonderful coaches for anyone looking for help and hope. I was at the place where I looked on internet and everything sounded so doom and gloom. But that is really not true. We can recover from these illnesses. I believe that wholeheartedly.

I joined Miguel’s Recovery Academy program exactly two years ago, at a time when I was at my absolute worst. I had been housebound for months, struggling with severe Long Covid symptoms after experiencing over 60 extreme neurological issues. From insomnia, panic attacks, POTS, Raynaud’s, MCAS, and intense allergies, to cognitive dysfunction, extreme weight loss, light and sound sensitivity, depression, derealization, and even suicidal thoughts, my nervous system felt completely broken, and my body barely functional.

After months of doctor visits, tests, and being told “everything looks normal,” I was left with no answers. I was told to accept my new reality and learn to live with my symptoms. But I couldn’t accept that so I started searching online for recovery stories and came across Raelan Agle’s YouTube channel, which eventually led me to Miguel and others like Amy from Positively Covid, Roberto Escobar, and Rebecca Tolin. That’s when hope began to return.

I chose Miguel’s Recovery Academy because it was more accessible than his premium program, and I’m so glad I did. The support from the coaches inside the Academy was absolutely invaluable. Their insight and compassionate guidance helped me navigate the fear and symptom flares that came with rewiring my brain and nervous system. I truly believe that without their help, my progress would’ve taken much longer.

After five months in the program, I felt strong enough to continue on my own. The tools and understanding I gained about the nervous system, how to respond to APs, and how to approach graded exposure, laid the foundation for the recovery path I followed.

Two years later, I can honestly say I feel like I’m almost 100% back to “normal.” I now work 30 hours a week (by choice, I could work full time if I wanted to), travel freely, eat whatever I want, and no longer deal with POTS, anxiety, or any of the debilitating symptoms that once ruled my life. I rock climb and strength train multiple times a week, something that would've been unimaginable back then!!

This program, along with others that I paid for and are similar to this, helped me understand my body and mind in a way I never had before. It gave me the tools to regulate my nervous system and approach life’s inevitable stressors with more resilience. Though I still get minor symptoms like the occasional tension headache, or a little insomnia here and there when I try new things or stimuli is higher, or when I’m overwhelmed about life, I now know how to respond and that makes all the difference.

This program was the starting point of my healing journey, and I’m so deeply grateful for it. It opened my eyes to the world of nervous system regulation and led me to a community of people who’ve also recovered from conditions that once felt impossible to escape.

"CFS recovery" has helped me not only fully understand what is actually happening in my body and why, but offers a fully supportive framework which includes weekly group calls where I can get any questions answered, plus I have access to a peer group of others with CFS who are moving along on their recovery journeys too. I have done other courses but this for me is the one that is most complete, and has helped me the most.

I’ve looked at many programs, tried a few and they just didn’t have the level of support and education that CFS Recovery Academy offers. This is a step by step method that is well organized and well explained. There are several coaches who have all recovered using this method so you have a variety of personalities doing the teaching and coaching too. It’s very interactive so you never feel alone on this journey. Platinum experience is wonderful because you have access to your own coach 5 days a week for a year if you need more info and support. I doubt there is another cfs recovery program out there that can match the benefits of CFS Recovery Academy!

The content is well-organised so you know what to do next. It starts with foundational things you need to know, and then builds slowly upon these principles that have been the key for many people healing from CFS, POTS, Long Covid and Fibromyalgia.

Much of the content is new and easy to digest.

I found what if been looking for. Like many others I wish I would have found this Programm sooner. I’ve been diagnosed with Post Covid one and a half years ago, however been ill for over 3 years. I now have a understanding of what is happening to me and how to approach my recovery with support from the coaches and the community of CFS Recovery. I can already see progress in my recovery after having joined a little over a month ago. I am in the middle of my journey and I believe 100% in this approach for recovery.

Before I signed to this program, I did quite a few other programs which almost haven't helped at all. I was afraid to do any kind of activity, and I thought that activities are bed for my recovery and symptoms are bad for my progress. The coaches have taught me that we need symptoms in order to progress. And symptoms are the body's and the nervous system's way to adjust to the new activity. I've started the program when I was housebound, now I can socialize, go shopping, travel and enjoy life. I still have a way to go, but I know it's only a matter of time until full recovery 🤩♥️

I love it that it is so practical. There are alot of good programs available but this one gets straight to the problem and I feel hope in every video.

I wish I had embarked on this program at the start of my long covid journey 1.5 years ago. Not a single doctor could tell me the root cause of my symptoms and I felt isolated, confused, scared and stuck in a loop of pushing and crashing. Thanks to the principles of this program I have my life back. I'm well on the way to full recovery and not just that but the tools given in this program have addressed a longer standing nervous system dysregulation that I didn't didn't know was the cause if chronic migraines, rumination, feeling under equipped to handle strong emotions etc. I am so much stronger mentally and physically thanks to this program . So eternally grateful

I made a lot of progress and CFS Recovery helps me each day, especially during the APs and I am sure that I will fully recover 😅