From Federal Officer to Wellness Warrior: Vanessa Defeats a Decade of ME/CFS

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Published 2023-09-11
In this heartfelt interview, Vanessa shares the highs and lows of her inspiring recovery from severe ME/CFS, POTS, and long Covid - opening up about the tools like brain retraining that helped her reclaim her health when all hope seemed lost.

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TIMESTAMPS

00:00 - Meet Vanessa Azelis: From Federal Officer to Chronic Illness Survivor
02:46 - The Parasite that Changed It All
05:04 - Navigating Pregnancy and Parenthood with Chronic Illness
08:34 - A Miracle at the Altar: The Prayer That Lit the Way
09:48 - The Healing Path: Rewiring Her Brain with DNRS
11:14 - Anchored by Faith: What Kept Vanessa Going
11:52 - Beyond Mindfulness: Vanessa's Secret Tools
13:15 - A December to Remember: A Turn of Events
17:01 - Life After Healing: The Story You Haven't Heard
20:58 - 'Haven': A Sanctuary for Collective Healing
21:15 - From Life's Scars to Inspirational Stars
22:33 - How Vanessa Unleashed Her True Self Through Visualization
25:16 - Journaling: The Key to Emotional Intelligence
27:11 - Why Nervous System Care Matters in Today’s World
29:08 - The Must-Know Concept for Effective Brain Training
30:05 - Initial Skepticism: My Journey to Alternative Treatments
35:24 - The Evolution of Recovery: A Wealth of New Resources
37:13 - Recovery is Possible: Commit to Your Own Healing



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All Comments (21)
  • @johnframe1117
    Raelan - thank you for all your videos. I am now 99% recovered because of your videos along with help from Miguel Bautista. I cannot thank you enough for the work you do to spread awareness of this illness!
  • @avamihalik7531
    After binge-watching your channel I DO feel a shift in my brain and feel fewer symptoms. Thank you!
  • @HealwithLiz
    This is an amazing interview. The two most giving beautiful souls I know! Vanessa has gone through so much (severe POTS + CFS, loss of a loved one), and her recovery and transformation story is so inspiring. This beautiful lady has dedicated so much of her time to help others for free - including friends of mine who are now living their best life and inspiring others. She is so authentic about her journey and doesn't just paint a perfect picture which is so validating and reassuring. Her new Haven monthly membership is a wealth of nervous system regulation resources. It's very affordable, less than a tenth the cost my former naturopath's rate per hour. There is a whole section on tapping and belief work, which other practitioners charge a ton for. She also has a library of visualizations, somatic practices and more. There is so much goodness here. She is the real deal who has been to the deepest depths of chronic illness and loss and is a beacon of loving hopeful light. Vanessa you are awesome and so special! Raelan you are also the best!
  • @MyZABOZA
    Bravo Madame, so happy for you.
  • @user-sz4uv3mr9b
    My beautiful cousin, I’ve watched you go through hell and back, over and over! It’s so great that your story can help others. Good on you ❤️
  • @Unforced-LC
    Wow - such an intelligent, compassionate, authentic woman. This interview ties so many points together. Thanks! Also to you Raelan, you’re a hero without a cape - I really feel like you’re channel started a revolution on how we view chronic illnesses
  • @aliceorourke8170
    This is a wonderful interview and you're a beautiful person Vanessa. Thank you so much as always Raelan, we can see how hard you work! X
  • @esthercave8111
    God bless this woman and everyone watching. I'm nearly 7 years into this hellish illness. Biggest battle of my life, the first few years where the worst 24/7 suffering. I am a born again Christian and I knew trials tribulations, god's disapline etc. I thought God was punishing me as I was going through so much suffering none stop. Like everyone else that goes through this. I now realise, there is a purpose in our suffering. We all know that deep down. I am different now with so much growth and strength. Mine started with a bacteria and trauma. I am learning to drive and lots of hope of better days ahead. Thanking God for all the good things in my life. God bless all people suffering, please turn to God and never give up.
  • @loganmartin7440
    Thank you to you both for this testimony and for HOPE. I particularly resonate with the faith aspect and bringing in the somatics to brain retraining. I’m new to CFS and immediately looked for answers and found these stories and researched and found DNRS and started it two months ago. I’m using it with my faith, somatics and nervous system work. Raelan I hope to be on your recovery story waitlist one day. I have faith we can all recover from chronic symptoms ❤
  • @flame-on-3
    I had cancer and used the ANS program, I feel great, All those doctors who needs them, the mind is a powerful thing.
  • Thank you SO much for this beautiful interview. Raelan - your channel is helping so many. And Vanessa - your story has given me so much hope. Loved this chat. Thank you xxx
  • One of the most inspirational videos on the internet. The strength Vanessa has, just wow. Two beautiful humans. Thank you for sharing!
  • What an an amazing and courageous lady, sharing her story! Thank you Raelan for this channel! 🙏
  • @sarahshaw1111
    Yes what what a journey Vanessa has been on. Raelan you are my hope after 2 years of symptoms but getting a diagnosis of ME/CFS. Just wondering where to start with all this stuff....
  • @peachesmcgee4795
    I love the concept of borrowing the beliefs of people who have healed. I'm definitely going to use that,as part of me still thinks i can't be well.Great interview,thank you.
  • @deelicious1610
    I am currently in a brain retraining program. I have yet to hear a recovery from as many years (since 1981) of illness as me. I look forward to sharing my recovery story when it happens. 🎉💪🎉
  • Such a moving video filled with pure honesty and love. Many thanks Vanessa from a fellow Greek, and yeah Raelan 7 months waiting list is fabulous and super hopeful ❤
  • @cfsfibromom
    Vanessa, so much of your story really resonated with me. I hope to one day be recovered as you are. Raelen, thanks again for all you do!
  • @Candiedclouds
    Who’s cutting the onions 🧅🥺? Thank you for being vulnerable and showing that even after recovery, when life gets tough, you can pick yourself up and use the tools you’ve learned and get better again ❤ Also I took your incremental training workshop and it was full of easy to understand information! Definitely would take another in the future 😊