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Topics include: Chronic fatigue and ME/CFS basics — pacing, crash prevention, and energy budgeting.<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/chronic-fatigue-let-s-make-sense-of-this-sh-t--7148798/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/chronic-fatigue-let-s-make-sense-of-this-sh-t--7148798/support</a>.]]></description><atom:link href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/7148798/episodes/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><language>en</language><category>Society &amp; Culture</category><copyright>© 2026 Let's Work This Sh*t Out</copyright><image><url>https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1fcbfc524aa610e9a7caf6769e612068.jpg</url><title>Chronic Fatigue: Let's Make Sense Of This Sh*t</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/chronic-fatigue-let-s-make-sense-of-this-sh-t--7148798</link></image><lastBuildDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 00:54:27 +0000</lastBuildDate><itunes:author>Hana</itunes:author><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Let's Work This Sh*t Out</itunes:name><itunes:email>chronic-fatigue@senseofthisshit.com</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1fcbfc524aa610e9a7caf6769e612068.jpg"/><itunes:subtitle>People with chronic fatigue who need pacing strategies and validation without push-through toxic advice. Audio for this show is produced with AI assistance. Episodes are researched, scripted, and reviewed for accuracy before release. Topics include:...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[People with chronic fatigue who need pacing strategies and validation without push-through toxic advice. Audio for this show is produced with AI assistance. Episodes are researched, scripted, and reviewed for accuracy before release. Topics include: Chronic fatigue and ME/CFS basics — pacing, crash prevention, and energy budgeting.<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/chronic-fatigue-let-s-make-sense-of-this-sh-t--7148798/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/chronic-fatigue-let-s-make-sense-of-this-sh-t--7148798/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:category text="Society &amp; Culture"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><podcast:funding url="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/chronic-fatigue-let-s-make-sense-of-this-sh-t--7148798/support?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=rss">Support the podcast!</podcast:funding><item><title>Build Healthier Boundaries Living With Chronic Fatigue</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/build-healthier-boundaries-living-with-chronic-fatigue--72999421</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode, we trace the path from raw personal crash stories to practical tools for building healthier boundaries with chronic fatigue. One extra commitment often triggers days of heavier fatigue, creating a loop where early warning signs get ignored until recovery stretches into a full week of slower movement and shorter focus. The discussion highlights how boundaries must center on your actual energy capacity rather than general rules, since ME/CFS recovery moves slower and the same choice can remove usable hours or days from your week.<br /><br />Key takeaways:<br />- Name energy drains quickly and draw the line before the crash arrives<br />- Check capacity ahead of commitments to avoid multi-day setbacks<br />- Treat early signals like brain fog or muscle ache as real data, not noise<br />- Protect your daily energy budget instead of pushing through and overspending it<br /><br />This approach reduces repeated crashes even when outside expectations remain unchanged.<br /><br />📩 Have questions or want to share your experience? Reach out at <a href="mailto:chronic-fatigue@senseofthisshit.com">chronic-fatigue@senseofthisshit.com</a>.<br />Support the show: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/chronic-fatigue-let-s-make-sense-of-this-sh-t--7148798/support" rel="noopener">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/chronic-fatigue-let-s-make-sense-of-this-sh-t--7148798/support</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">4d281668-18dc-4470-822a-91c2210092d5</guid><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 20:23:33 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72999421/audio.mp3" length="21563950" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/83ea882e-d93b-4a5b-8ba3-f8e333ddeff2/83ea882e-d93b-4a5b-8ba3-f8e333ddeff2.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/83ea882e-d93b-4a5b-8ba3-f8e333ddeff2/83ea882e-d93b-4a5b-8ba3-f8e333ddeff2.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/83ea882e-d93b-4a5b-8ba3-f8e333ddeff2/83ea882e-d93b-4a5b-8ba3-f8e333ddeff2.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Hana</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode, we trace the path from raw personal crash stories to practical tools for building healthier boundaries with chronic fatigue. One extra commitment often triggers days of heavier fatigue, creating a loop where early warning signs get...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, we trace the path from raw personal crash stories to practical tools for building healthier boundaries with chronic fatigue. One extra commitment often triggers days of heavier fatigue, creating a loop where early warning signs get ignored until recovery stretches into a full week of slower movement and shorter focus. The discussion highlights how boundaries must center on your actual energy capacity rather than general rules, since ME/CFS recovery moves slower and the same choice can remove usable hours or days from your week.<br /><br />Key takeaways:<br />- Name energy drains quickly and draw the line before the crash arrives<br />- Check capacity ahead of commitments to avoid multi-day setbacks<br />- Treat early signals like brain fog or muscle ache as real data, not noise<br />- Protect your daily energy budget instead of pushing through and overspending it<br /><br />This approach reduces repeated crashes even when outside expectations remain unchanged.<br /><br />📩 Have questions or want to share your experience? Reach out at <a href="mailto:chronic-fatigue@senseofthisshit.com">chronic-fatigue@senseofthisshit.com</a>.<br />Support the show: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/chronic-fatigue-let-s-make-sense-of-this-sh-t--7148798/support" rel="noopener">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/chronic-fatigue-let-s-make-sense-of-this-sh-t--7148798/support</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1718</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>advocacy,boundaries,boundary-setting,capacity,chronic-fatigue,chronic-fatigue-boundaries,crash-prevention,disability,energy-boundaries,energy-management,healthier-boundaries,limits,me-cfs,overload,pacing,recovery,rest,self-care,spoon-theory,wellness</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5d6662f0d8925423707a5266d7e43d95.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Understanding Chronic Fatigue Triggers Without Self-Blame</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/understanding-chronic-fatigue-triggers-without-self-blame--72999158</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode of Chronic Fatigue: Let's Make Sense Of This Sht, we explore understanding triggers without shame. We reframe physical and emotional triggers as useful data rather than signs of personal failure, helping listeners move from self-criticism to clear observation after tough weeks.<br /><br />Key takeaways:<br />- Triggers like broken sleep, heat, stress, or sensory overload act as stacked signals that raise fatigue, pain, or brain fog.<br />- Noting two or three events before an energy dip turns patterns into information instead of proof you did something wrong.<br />- Separating data from old messages about rest being lazy builds awareness without adding unnecessary weight.<br />- Small repeated steps, such as tracking conditions and giving credit for noticing, interrupt the push-and-crash cycle.<br /><br />Listeners gain practical ways to treat triggers as neutral facts worth tracking, not judgments on their judgment.<br /><br />📩 Have questions or want to share your experience? Reach out at <a href="mailto:chronic-fatigue@senseofthisshit.com">chronic-fatigue@senseofthisshit.com</a>.<br /><a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/chronic-fatigue-let-s-make-sense-of-this-sh-t--7148798/support" rel="noopener">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/chronic-fatigue-let-s-make-sense-of-this-sh-t--7148798/support</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">55e6e30c-54d6-488a-85c9-b36ddbf568b7</guid><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 19:52:33 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72999158/audio.mp3" length="21312760" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/144fd2b7-2db4-4d95-ba1d-fad3c6c4c021/144fd2b7-2db4-4d95-ba1d-fad3c6c4c021.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/144fd2b7-2db4-4d95-ba1d-fad3c6c4c021/144fd2b7-2db4-4d95-ba1d-fad3c6c4c021.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/144fd2b7-2db4-4d95-ba1d-fad3c6c4c021/144fd2b7-2db4-4d95-ba1d-fad3c6c4c021.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Hana</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode of Chronic Fatigue: Let's Make Sense Of This Sht, we explore understanding triggers without shame. We reframe physical and emotional triggers as useful data rather than signs of personal failure, helping listeners move from...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of Chronic Fatigue: Let's Make Sense Of This Sht, we explore understanding triggers without shame. We reframe physical and emotional triggers as useful data rather than signs of personal failure, helping listeners move from self-criticism to clear observation after tough weeks.<br /><br />Key takeaways:<br />- Triggers like broken sleep, heat, stress, or sensory overload act as stacked signals that raise fatigue, pain, or brain fog.<br />- Noting two or three events before an energy dip turns patterns into information instead of proof you did something wrong.<br />- Separating data from old messages about rest being lazy builds awareness without adding unnecessary weight.<br />- Small repeated steps, such as tracking conditions and giving credit for noticing, interrupt the push-and-crash cycle.<br /><br />Listeners gain practical ways to treat triggers as neutral facts worth tracking, not judgments on their judgment.<br /><br />📩 Have questions or want to share your experience? Reach out at <a href="mailto:chronic-fatigue@senseofthisshit.com">chronic-fatigue@senseofthisshit.com</a>.<br /><a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/chronic-fatigue-let-s-make-sense-of-this-sh-t--7148798/support" rel="noopener">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/chronic-fatigue-let-s-make-sense-of-this-sh-t--7148798/support</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1646</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>awareness,bodyawareness,chronicfatigue,chronicillness,data,emotionaltriggers,energycrashes,healtheducation,mecfs,mentalhealth,neurological,pacing,rest,self-blame,selfcompassion,sensorytriggers,shame,spoonie,symptomtracking,triggers</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a7a9b47c107fa7a5c74a1f44a3d60653.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Navigate Chronic Fatigue: Daily coping strategies you can…</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/navigate-chronic-fatigue-daily-coping-strategies-you-can--72820439</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode of Chronic Fatigue: Let's Make Sense Of This Sh*t, we dive into practical daily coping strategies you can test right away. When unpredictable energy drops disrupt your day, simple tools like pacing, timed rests, and basic tracking help create steadier routines without overwhelming overhauls. Learn how one fixed morning rest slot plus another after lunch can anchor your afternoon, while noting energy at three set times daily reveals patterns fast. Splitting tasks into shorter segments prevents crashes, and small adjustments based on your notes build real momentum over just a few days.<br /> • Try fixed rest slots to steady energy fluctuations  <br /> • Track levels at regular intervals for visible patterns  <br /> • Break tasks in half instead of pushing through  <br /> • Keep changes short, repeatable, and flexible  <br /><br /> These steps align with how your actual days unfold, reducing sudden drops like the post-lunch crash I once faced. Small buffers add up where big resets fail.<br /> Support the show: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/chronic-fatigue-let-s-make-sense-of-this-sh-t--7148798/support" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.spreaker.com/podca...</a><br /><br /> 📩 Have questions or want to share your experience? Reach out at chronic-fatigue@senseofthisshit.com.<br /> 💛 Join Our Supporters Club ($3 a month) 💛 Ad-free listening + early episodes — help keep independent media alive. Click Here: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/chronic-fatigue-let-s-make-sense-of-this-sh-t--7148798/support" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.spreaker.com/podca...</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">b4566aa6-3f7f-4a7b-94f0-559d5ec3925a</guid><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 18:09:11 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72820439/audio.mp3" length="35676413" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/25baca30-bb02-4fce-bce1-fae7916e85bf/25baca30-bb02-4fce-bce1-fae7916e85bf.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/25baca30-bb02-4fce-bce1-fae7916e85bf/25baca30-bb02-4fce-bce1-fae7916e85bf.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/25baca30-bb02-4fce-bce1-fae7916e85bf/25baca30-bb02-4fce-bce1-fae7916e85bf.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Hana</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode of Chronic Fatigue: Let's Make Sense Of This Sh*t, we dive into practical daily coping strategies you can test right away. When unpredictable energy drops disrupt your day, simple tools like pacing, timed rests, and basic tracking help...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of Chronic Fatigue: Let's Make Sense Of This Sh*t, we dive into practical daily coping strategies you can test right away. When unpredictable energy drops disrupt your day, simple tools like pacing, timed rests, and basic tracking help create steadier routines without overwhelming overhauls. Learn how one fixed morning rest slot plus another after lunch can anchor your afternoon, while noting energy at three set times daily reveals patterns fast. Splitting tasks into shorter segments prevents crashes, and small adjustments based on your notes build real momentum over just a few days.<br /> • Try fixed rest slots to steady energy fluctuations  <br /> • Track levels at regular intervals for visible patterns  <br /> • Break tasks in half instead of pushing through  <br /> • Keep changes short, repeatable, and flexible  <br /><br /> These steps align with how your actual days unfold, reducing sudden drops like the post-lunch crash I once faced. Small buffers add up where big resets fail.<br /> Support the show: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/chronic-fatigue-let-s-make-sense-of-this-sh-t--7148798/support" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.spreaker.com/podca...</a><br /><br /> 📩 Have questions or want to share your experience? Reach out at chronic-fatigue@senseofthisshit.com.<br /> 💛 Join Our Supporters Club ($3 a month) 💛 Ad-free listening + early episodes — help keep independent media alive. Click Here: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/chronic-fatigue-let-s-make-sense-of-this-sh-t--7148798/support" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.spreaker.com/podca...</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2230</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>chronic-fatigue,chronic-illness,coping,coping-strategies,crash,daily,daily-routine,energy,fatigue,management,me-cfs,pacing,recovery,rest,self-care,small-steps,spoons,strategies,tracking,week</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/7ebffe35f3c770393d4d5411b65fa911.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Understanding Chronic Fatigue 101: Crash Cycles, Pacing,</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/understanding-chronic-fatigue-101-crash-cycles-pacing--72798271</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode of Chronic Fatigue: Let's Make Sense Of This Sh*t, we break down the core basics of chronic fatigue and ME/CFS, focusing on practical tools like pacing, crash prevention, and energy budgeting to help you match daily efforts to your body's real capacity. Learn how to spot early signs of post-exertional malaise before a full crash hits, and discover why splitting tasks or adding short rest blocks can shorten recovery time without overhauling your life.<br /><br /> Key takeaways include:<br /> - Tracking subtle energy shifts day-to-day to avoid the push-crash cycle<br /> - Using simple energy budgeting to plan your week around actual limits<br /> - Breaking activities into shorter sessions with built-in pauses for better sustainability<br /> - Recognizing post-exertional malaise as a delayed response rather than ordinary tiredness<br /><br /> These strategies emphasize ongoing observation over rigid rules, turning small adjustments into fewer setbacks. 📩 Have questions or want to share your experience? Reach out at . Support the show at <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/chronic-fatigue-let-s-make-sense-of-this-sh-t--7148798/support" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.spreaker.com/podca...</a><br /><br /> 📩 Have questions or want to share your experience? Reach out at chronic-fatigue@senseofthisshit.com.<br /> 💛 Join Our Supporters Club ($3 a month) 💛 Ad-free listening + early episodes — help keep independent media alive. Click Here: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/chronic-fatigue-let-s-make-sense-of-this-sh-t--7148798/support" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.spreaker.com/podca...</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">4fad3d04-13f1-4899-923f-104ff648dc01</guid><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 02:54:11 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72798271/spoken_cta_chronic_fatigue_lets_make_sense_of_this_sht.mp3" length="34322852" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/0a019f4e-d8aa-4169-9a42-fbc6e111a266/0a019f4e-d8aa-4169-9a42-fbc6e111a266.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/0a019f4e-d8aa-4169-9a42-fbc6e111a266/0a019f4e-d8aa-4169-9a42-fbc6e111a266.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/0a019f4e-d8aa-4169-9a42-fbc6e111a266/0a019f4e-d8aa-4169-9a42-fbc6e111a266.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Hana</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode of Chronic Fatigue: Let's Make Sense Of This Sh*t, we break down the core basics of chronic fatigue and ME/CFS, focusing on practical tools like pacing, crash prevention, and energy budgeting to help you match daily efforts to your...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of Chronic Fatigue: Let's Make Sense Of This Sh*t, we break down the core basics of chronic fatigue and ME/CFS, focusing on practical tools like pacing, crash prevention, and energy budgeting to help you match daily efforts to your body's real capacity. Learn how to spot early signs of post-exertional malaise before a full crash hits, and discover why splitting tasks or adding short rest blocks can shorten recovery time without overhauling your life.<br /><br /> Key takeaways include:<br /> - Tracking subtle energy shifts day-to-day to avoid the push-crash cycle<br /> - Using simple energy budgeting to plan your week around actual limits<br /> - Breaking activities into shorter sessions with built-in pauses for better sustainability<br /> - Recognizing post-exertional malaise as a delayed response rather than ordinary tiredness<br /><br /> These strategies emphasize ongoing observation over rigid rules, turning small adjustments into fewer setbacks. 📩 Have questions or want to share your experience? Reach out at . Support the show at <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/chronic-fatigue-let-s-make-sense-of-this-sh-t--7148798/support" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.spreaker.com/podca...</a><br /><br /> 📩 Have questions or want to share your experience? Reach out at chronic-fatigue@senseofthisshit.com.<br /> 💛 Join Our Supporters Club ($3 a month) 💛 Ad-free listening + early episodes — help keep independent media alive. Click Here: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/chronic-fatigue-let-s-make-sense-of-this-sh-t--7148798/support" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.spreaker.com/podca...</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2146</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>activitypacing,cfs,chronicfatigue,chronicfatiguesyndrome,chronicillness,crashprevention,dailyenergylimits,energybudgeting,energymanagement,fatiguemanagement,invisibleillness,mecfs,mecfsmanagement,myalgicencephalomyelitis,pacing,pem,postexertionalmalaise,restrecovery,spoontheory,symptommanagement</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1fcbfc524aa610e9a7caf6769e612068.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item></channel></rss>
