The Chronic Comeback
Welcome to the Chronic Comeback Podcast channel. This podcast was set up by me, Phil Hadfield, as a way of focusing on the positives and steering away from the negatives of chronic illness. Comebacks are totally possible in any situation and in fact, your life can become better as a result of your setback and this podcast is all about interviewing those who have proven this...
Episodes
133 episodes
When Healing Isn't Linear: Christina’s Journey of Resilience Through Ayurveda and Plant Medicine
In this episode, I welcome back Christina Kantzavelos to discuss her evolving journey with chronic illness, including lyme disease. Christina, a holistic psychotherapist, shares her experiences from her Panchakarma retreat, an intense Ayurvedic...
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Angela Hepp Tells Her Story Of Healing From Multiple Chronic Illnesses
Today on the podcast I’m joined by Angela Hepp, who shares her story of living with multiple chronic illnesses, including Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, POTS, and MCAS. Angie describes her struggles with receiving a proper diagnosis and validation ove...
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Overcoming Heavy Metal Toxicity: Ross's Journey of Healing, Hope, & the Power of Ayahuasca
Today on the podcast I’m joined by Ross Chouler, who I met just over a year ago on an ayahuasca retreat. We had a lot in common and he has so much wisdom to share on his recovery from Heavy Metal Toxicity, so I wanted to get him on the show to ...
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Marina Diamandis on her Battle with Chronic Fatigue (CFS) and Finding Growth in Healing
Today on the podcast I’m joined by the renowned singer and songwriter, Marina Diamandis, formerly of Marina and the Diamonds. Marina opens up about her battle with chronic fatigue syndrome and the impact it’s had on her career, relationships an...
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Tim Peters' Journey To Healing From Chronic Lyme & CIRS
In this episode of the Chronic Comeback Podcast, I talk to Tim Peters who shares his experiences growing up with numerous health issues and dealing with chronic illness as an adult. The discussion covers our struggles with various medical condi...
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Lauren Less on Harnessing Mental Resilience to Overcome Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), Lyme disease, POTS & More
In this episode, I’m joined by Lauren Less, who shares with me her chronic comeback story of overcoming Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), Lyme disease, POTS & More. We discuss the importance of mental resilience and seeking out inspiration thro...
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The Healing Dudes, Josh & Joe, On Using Community To Heal From Chronic Illness
In this episode of The Chronic Comeback Podcast, I am joined by Josh and Joe, known as The Healing Dudes. Together, they dive into their personal journeys with chronic illness, particularly Lyme disease, and the unique challenges men face in de...
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Vanessa Azelis Tells Her Story Of Her SECOND Chronic Comeback
We're back! And in this episode, I welcome back Vanessa Azelis, also known as The Grateful Guide, for another conversation about her journey with chronic illness and grief.Vanessa shares her story of contracting a rare parasite in 2009 ...
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57:02
Life & Health Update.... The Chronic Comeback is (almost) back
I'm back for a long overdue life and health update...
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50:35
How Nicola Packman Achieved Remission From MS and is Living A Symptom-free Life
In this episode, I speak to Nicola Packman. Nicola was just 25 when she was diagnosed with MS/multiple sclerosis, after the onset of a series of symptoms including going fully blind in one eye. After her world came crashing down, she suffered h...
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Episode 121
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44:24
My Recent Psilocybin Mushroom Retreat: The Best and Most Brutal Experience, and the Life Lessons I Got From It
In this episode, I talk about my recent mushroom retreat in Jamaica and the realisations and lessons I took from it. I also give a bit of a life update at the start about where I'm at with my health, the various things I'm working on at the mom...
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Episode 120
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55:50
Bianca Michele's Road to Recovery from Lyme Disease, Mold Toxicity, CFS, Mast Activation Syndrome and much more
In this episode, I speak to Bianca Michele. Bianca is an Author, Motivational Speaker, Podcast Host, health, mindset, and reiki practitioner. Her mission is to remind others of their inner power and the root causes of any imbalances within thei...
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Season 1
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Episode 117
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50:43
How Sarah Fully Healed Herself From 10 Years of Chronic Conditions including IBS & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
In this week's episode, I'm joined by Sarah Harvey, a Bodymind & Metaphysics Coach, who shares her amazing story of making a full recovery, after suffering for almost 10 years with over 200 chronic symptoms. We discuss how humans have an in...
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Season 1
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Episode 116
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55:13
Lindsay's Comeback From Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS)
In this episode, I'm joined by Lindsay Vine, who shares her story of her experience of ME/CFS. We discuss the ups and downs of her health and how she navigated through her healing journey. Lindsay is an ME/CFS Recovery Program Navigator...
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Season 1
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Episode 115
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52:43
From Bedbound to Thriving - How "Ribeye Rach" is Recovering Using DNRS and the Carnivore Diet
In this episode, I'm joined by Rachael Elizabeth, also known as "Ribeye Rach" on Instagram. This podcast episode has been a long-time coming - we’ve been trying to arrange it for almost a year now! And interestingly, back when Rachael first fou...
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Episode 114
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47:47
Podcasting Our Way To Recovery: What Over 200 Episodes Has Taught Us About Chronic Health and How to Heal From CFS/ME, Lyme Disease, Fibromyalgia & So Much More
In this special episode, I'm joined by Chazmith Newton, host of the Our Power Is Within podcast. Chazmith and I both started our podcasts around the same time and have done over 100 episodes each, and so we decided to come together and sh...
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Season 1
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Episode 113
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1:08:48
Kimberly's Journey from Lyme, Mold and PoTS to finding Joy and White Water Rafting!
In this episode we have Kimberly Harter. Kimberly's health first became a problem in her life when she suffered an anaphylactic shock in 2006, which she later found out was due to Lyme, which she was later diagnosed with. This set off a worseni...
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Season 1
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Episode 113
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57:44
Chronic Health & Life Update - Where I'm At & What I've Got Coming Up
In today's podcast, I talk about how I've been feeling lately health wise, what things are helping me and some of the setbacks I've experienced too. I also cover some of the things I've got coming up over the next month or so.TIMESTAMPS...
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Season 1
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Episode 113
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35:30
Phil Parker, Creator of The Lightning Process, Explains How Healing is Possible with Brain Retraining
In this episode, I am excited to have Dr. Phil Parker, creator of The Lightning Process. The Lightning Process is a training programme that teaches people about the way the nervous system control the body, and empowers people with tools that in...
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Episode 112
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1:04:56
How Alex Went From Being Bedbound with Chronic Fatigue to Regaining Full Health using Faster EFT
In this episode, we have Alexandra Marynczak. Alex's health started deteriorating in her late teens, leaving her bedbound for most of her early 20s. After her own research led to a diagnosis of Chronic Fatigue, she set about looking for positiv...
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Episode 111
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1:10:23
The Importance of Breath in Chronic Illness Recovery, with Breathwork Facilitator, Satori Clarke
This episode is the third and final episode of a mini series where I talk to three people who have been helping me bring about changes in three key areas - movement, sleep and breath.In this episode I talk with Breathwork facilitator, S...
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Season 1
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Episode 110
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1:01:02
The Importance of Sleep In Chronic Illness Recovery, with Sleep Coach, Gary Allman
This episode is the second of a mini series where I talk to three people who have been helping me bring about changes in three key areas - movement, sleep and breath. In this episode I chat with Sleep Coach, Gary J Allman, owner of Sleep & ...
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Season 1
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Episode 109
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55:55
The Importance of Movement in Chronic Illness Recovery, with my Trainer, Jonson Tan
This episode is the first of a mini series where I’ll be talking to three people who have been helping me in three key areas - movement, sleep and breath. In this episode I chat with my trainer Jonson, Co-founder and Head Coach of ...
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Season 1
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Episode 108
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1:01:57
Perry Nickelston Explains the Role of the Lymphatic System in Overcoming Pain & Optimising Health
In today’s episode, we have Perry Nickelston, aka 'The Lymph Doc'. Perry is a Chiropractic Physician who, after experiencing issues with his own health and autoimmune system, educated himself on ways to overcome pain and other chronic symptoms....
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Season 1
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Episode 107
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