CFS Recovery Programme - Recovery Foundations Course - Miguel Bautista (Free)
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A completely free 7-day introduction to nervous system retraining and CFS recovery, including a tailored assessment and daily video lessons. Designed to give people access to core recovery principles without any financial barrier.
Actually free (previously $1, now no payment at all)
From someone who personally recovered after being hospitalized
Gives you enough information to start applying concepts immediately
No pressure to upgrade - useful on its own
Miguel Bautista is a former CFS patient who developed the CFS Recovery Programme after his own recovery. He has built a large online presence with hundreds of free YouTube videos, community groups and a structured paid programme designed to guide people through nervous-system retraining, lifestyle shifts and recovery practices.
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7-day structured course delivered online
Initial nervous system assessment
Daily video lessons covering core recovery principles
Covers the fundamentals of nervous system hypersensitivity and what's needed for recovery
Bite-sized format designed for people with brain fog and low energy
No credit card required - genuinely free
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Anyone wanting to understand basic recovery concepts
People not ready for paid programs yet
Those wanting to try Miguel's teaching style before committing
Anyone who wants to start learning immediately
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This free seven-day course is based on the concept of nervous system hypersensitivity, a theory that chronic conditions such as ME/CFS, Long Covid and fibromyalgia often develop when the nervous system becomes stuck in a protective state and needs help to recalibrate.
The course includes a short Nervous System Health Assessment that helps identify individual patterns of overprotection and possible roadblocks to recovery.
The focus is on creating a sustainable foundation for recovery by understanding what is happening in the body, why symptoms persist, and how to begin regulating rather than pushing through.
Because it is genuinely free and does not require any payment details, it allows people to explore recovery principles without financial pressure. This can be especially helpful for those with fatigue, brain fog or decision fatigue.
The daily lessons are concise and easy to digest, with clear video explanations and short practical tasks that can be completed at your own pace.
It is particularly suitable for those who are new to nervous-system based recovery and want to build confidence before moving on to deeper or paid programmes.
The course creator, Miguel Bautista, recovered from severe ME/CFS himself after a long period of hospitalisation. His teaching combines lived experience with accessible neuroscience, offering both empathy and structure.
The content provides a realistic, hopeful introduction to recovery and gives users enough understanding to begin applying concepts immediately.
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Some participants said they appreciated the structure, accountability, and sense of community provided by the programme.
Some clients reported improvement in symptoms and energy, attributing progress to the mindset tools and exposure therapy techniques.
A few found value in Miguel’s emphasis on taking action and reframing illness identity.
Many appreciated the free resources (YouTube, guides, $1 intro materials, free Q&As).
A number of reviews highlight how frameworks for nervous-system regulation gave them clarity after years of confusion.
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Website: https://cfsrecovery.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJT8-UVmfsmKAW82JMRshmL8DNndqpsJ7
Instagram: @CFSRecovery
