248: Why Rest Isn't Working For You // Functional Approaches to Chronic Fatigue

About this episode

In this episode, Paige Harris discusses why rest alone is insufficient for addressing chronic fatigue and offers functional approaches to recovery.

From a functional medicine perspective, fatigue isn't caused by a single thing; it's the result of multiple systems being depleted at the same time. In this episode of Paige Talks Wellness, I unpack why "just rest" often isn't enough for chronic fatigue, burnout, postpartum depletion, and nervous system exhaustion, and why struggling to feel better doesn't mean you're doing anything wrong. Why rest alone can't fix chronic fatigue and burnout Why slowing down can feel worse before it feels better How to support your body without doing more or trying harder The difference between resting and recovering ... and more! --- Show Notes: Get some BiOptimizers Magnesium with code IPW to save Sign up for a 1:1 Discovery Call Join the Imperfectly Paige Wellness Community Join the Compass Method DIY Program Jump inside my Rock the Bloat Minicourse Get my Core-Gi Workout Program with the exclusive listener discount! Join my Brain Rewiring Masterclass You can learn more about me by following on IG @imperfectlypaigewellness or by checking out my blog, freebies, and offers on my website: https://imperfectlypaigewellness.com Please share with #PaigeTalksWellness to help get the word out about the…

People in this episode

Host: Paige Harris

Topics covered

• chronic fatigue
• burnout
• functional medicine
• nervous system exhaustion
• recovery
• self-care

Keywords

• chronic fatigue
• burnout
• functional medicine
• rest
• recovery
• nervous system
• self-care
• fatigue management

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BiOptimizers

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Organizations: Imperfectly Paige Wellness, Compass Method, Brain Rewiring Masterclass

Products: BiOptimizers Magnesium

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