Hi there!

I’m Raelan Agle — author, YouTuber, podcaster, and founder of the recovery program Brain Retraining 101. Over the past few years, I’ve produced hundreds of videos on ME/CFS and long COVID recovery, amassing more than 6 million views and 55,000+ subscribers worldwide.

My mission is simple: to empower you with the tools needed for recovery from conditions like Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS), long-haul covid, and similar conditions without having to spend years searching for answers or draining your bank account. Information overload often keeps people stuck. My goal is to make the path clear, hopeful, and practical.

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My Journey With ME/CFS

My understanding of ME/CFS isn’t just professional — it’s deeply personal.

When I was five years old, my mother became ill with ME/CFS, and she remained sick for the rest of her life. Growing up witnessing her limitations shaped me. I pushed myself to live life at full speed: multiple degrees, nonstop work, hours at the gym every day, constant travel, and never slowing down. Somehow, I thought I was invincible.

But at age 30, after a flu that never went away, I too was diagnosed with ME/CFS. It felt like a death sentence. My world collapsed — I had to quit work and school, give up the gym and social life, and let go of everything I thought defined me. I cried on the bathroom floor, desperate to have my old life back. Doctors told me I was fine. Every conventional and alternative treatment I tried failed.

After years of searching, for a while I gave up hope. My marriage ended. I moved in with my father. I believed I was broken and unlovable, destined to live a small, lonely life.

And yet, something inside me shifted. I realized I couldn’t keep waiting for answers — I had to create a new plan and fully commit to recovery. It wasn’t quick or easy, but after some time on this committed new path, I fully recovered. That marked ten years since my diagnosis — and the beginning of an entirely new chapter of my life.

I didn’t return to my old identity. I became someone new — someone I respect deeply. And now I dedicate my work to helping others reclaim their lives, too.

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What I Discovered

After years of frustration, I learned that recovery doesn’t come from endless medical tests, new medications, or expensive therapies. It comes from addressing the root cause: a nervous system stuck in protection mode.

Through brain retraining and nervous system regulation, I was able to rewire old symptom patterns and reclaim my life. And you can too.

Since recovering, I’ve interviewed almost 300 people who have healed from ME/CFS, long COVID, and related conditions, as well as many of the leading experts in this field. These conversations, combined with my own experience, have revealed the core principles that make the difference between staying stuck and finding freedom.

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My Professional Background

Before launching into this work, I earned a Master’s degree in Social Work and worked as a clinical social worker in medical settings. My training in psychoeducation shaped how I now teach recovery — making complex science approachable and translating it into practical, actionable tools.

How I Can Support You

Here’s what you’ll find here:

  • Hundreds of free YouTube videos full of recovery tools and real-life success stories

  • My recovery program, Brain Retraining 101, a concise, step-by-step course that combines self-study with hands-on support from me and a team of coaches

  • Weekly newsletters with actionable insights, encouragement, and practical strategies

I know firsthand how overwhelming this journey can be — and I’m here to walk alongside you, offering clarity, tools, and hope every step of the way.