Health Expert Reacts: SciShow on Exercise Actually Makes ME/CFS Worse with Evan H. Hirsch, MD
Release Date: 10/08/2025
Why You're Still Tired: The 5 Hidden Causes of Chronic Fatigue & Long COVID with Evan H. Hirsch, MD
EnergyMD Podcast
In this episode, Evan H. Hirsch, MD, breaks down why so many people with Long COVID and chronic fatigue syndrome continue to struggle despite trying multiple treatments, supplements, and protocols. If you feel like you’ve tried everything and you’re still not getting better, this episode explains why that may be happening. Evan introduces what he calls the ‘Toxic 5’, the five hidden root causes that drive symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, chronic pain, and autoimmunity. In this episode, you’ll learn: What the ‘Toxic 5’ are and how they silently drain your energy Why most...
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Breathwork for Chronic Fatigue and Long COVID Recovery with Tabatha DeBruyn, C.B. (9D)
EnergyMD Podcast
In this episode, Evan H. Hirsch, MD, sits down with Tabatha DeBruyn, C.B. (9D), to discuss how breathwork can support nervous system retraining and why it may be an important part of recovery from Long COVID and chronic fatigue syndrome. Tabatha DeBruyn is a Transformational Breath Master and one of the few certified 9D Breathwork practitioners worldwide, specializing in nervous system regulation, emotional resilience, and stress recovery. She helps adults, teens, and children navigate anxiety, burnout, grief, and trauma using science-backed breathwork that integrates breath, sound, and...
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The #1 Shift for Energy, Weight Loss & Lifelong Brain Health with Kaitlin Borncamp, CPA, NTP
EnergyMD Podcast
In this episode, Evan H. Hirsch, MD, sits down with Kaitlin Borncamp to discuss one of the most overlooked lifestyle foundations for energy, metabolic health, weight loss, and long-term brain health: ‘protein’. Kaitlin Borncamp is a CPA turned High-Achiever Health Coach, Speaker, and Nutritional Therapy Practitioner who helps driven professionals reclaim energy, mental clarity, and consistency without losing career momentum. With over a decade in public accounting, she knows firsthand how high-pressure careers drain health and focus. Known for her direct style and sharp humor,...
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Bio-Energetic Approach to Chronic Fatigue with Larisa Sharipova, MD
EnergyMD Podcast
In this episode, Evan H. Hirsch, MD, and Larisa Sharipova, MD, explore how bioenergetics can support people with long COVID and chronic fatigue syndrome by identifying and correcting energetic imbalances before they become biochemical and physical disease. Larisa Sharipova is a Holistic Health Practitioner, Bioenergetic Specialist, and women’s lifestyle doctor who helps women reclaim their health, balance their lives, and thrive naturally. A trained medical doctor and former OBGYN, she now blends Western medicine with holistic healing, bioenergetics, and lifestyle medicine to address the...
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What Your Food Cravings Are Really Telling You with Gina Worful, MS, RD
EnergyMD Podcast
In this episode, Evan H. Hirsch, MD, sits down with Gina Worful, MS, RD, to explore what your food cravings are really trying to tell you. Gina Worful, MS, RD, is the founder of the Mastering Mindfulness Institute. Originally trained as a registered dietitian, Gina saw that traditional diet approaches failed to create lasting change. She developed a mindfulness-based methodology that helps people build self-trust and transform their health from the inside out. Today, the Mastering Mindfulness Institute supports individuals, health professionals, and universities in applying this...
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How to Use the Sun to Increase Energy and Health with Eleanor Stein, MD
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In this episode, Evan H. Hirsch, MD, sits down with Eleanor Stein, MD, to explore how sunlight can be used strategically to increase energy and support recovery in long COVID and ME/CFS. Eleanor Stein, MD, is a medical doctor and psychiatrist with 36 years of personal and clinical experience in complex chronic illness. After experiencing significant improvement in her own health, she shifted her focus to sharing practical, science-based tools rooted in neuroplasticity, hormesis, mindset, and quantum biology. Together, they explain how red and infrared light from the sun directly support...
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What 231 People Experienced with the Nicotine Patch Protocol with Troy Roach
EnergyMD Podcast
In this episode, Evan H. Hirsch, MD welcomes Troy Roach, a citizen scientist and educator, to discuss the revolutionary use of low-dose nicotine patches in the treatment of Long COVID. Troy Roach, originally from California and a graduate of Virginia Tech, works as a Medical English teacher for nursing and physiotherapy students at two universities in Madrid, Spain. After being severely debilitated by COVID-19 in March 2020, with his functional capacity reduced to approximately 30 percent, Troy dedicated himself to Long COVID as a citizen scientist. He joined the Renegade Research community,...
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Why Your Fatigue Gets Worse After Exercise (Post-Exertional Malaise Explained) w/ Evan H. Hirsch, MD
EnergyMD Podcast
In this episode, Evan H. Hirsch, MD, unpacks one of the most frustrating and misunderstood symptoms of Long Covid and ME/CFS: post-exertional malaise (PEM). If you feel worse after physical or mental activity (even simple things like doing the dishes or going for a short walk) you might be experiencing PEM. In this episode, you’ll learn: What PEM is and how it impacts people with Long Covid and Chronic Fatigue Why traditional exercise recommendations can make things worse The role of mitochondria, adrenals, and hormone dysfunction in energy crashes The...
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What Is Your Ideal Dose of Nicotine for Long COVID? with Evan H. Hirsch, MD
EnergyMD Podcast
In this episode, Evan H. Hirsch, MD, explores the evolving role of nicotine patches in long COVID recovery and why a personalized approach is essential. Building on nearly a year of new findings, Evan shares how nicotine interacts with key receptors in the body, helps dislodge spike proteins, and supports parasympathetic nervous system function, but also why it’s not a magic bullet. In this episode, Evan breaks down: Why nicotine helps some people and not others The importance of finding your “Goldilocks dose” How toxins, infections, and mold can block healing, even with nicotine What...
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The 10 Real Root Causes of Cancer with Katrina Foe
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In this episode, Evan H. Hirsch, MD, welcomes Katrina Foe, a functional practitioner and holistic nutrition expert who successfully brought her own breast cancer into 100% natural remission. Katrina reveals how her personal journey led her to identify the real root causes of cancer. She explains why understanding these root causes is crucial for anyone seeking to heal (whether themselves or a loved one) with clarity, confidence, and purpose. Katrina is board certified in holistic nutrition and has been dedicated to the health field since opening her Pilates studio at the age of 24. A published...
info_outline- Why exercise often worsens symptoms in ME/CFS and long COVID
- What “post-exertional malaise” really means
- The truth behind the PACE trial and flawed research
- The role of the “Toxic 5” in immune system breakdown
- How recovery is possible, without pushing your limits
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Please note that any information in this episode is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice.