Episode 3: The 5 Types of Fatigue and How to Treat Them with guest Dr. Jenny Tufenkian

In this powerful episode, Dr. Eleanor Stein is joined by Naturopathic Doctor Jenny Tufenkian to break down the 5 different types of fatigue, their root causes, and how you can heal naturally. Dr. Jenny shares her inspiring personal journey of overcoming chronic fatigue and long COVID, along with 20+ years of clinical experience. She explains why fatigue is never "just tiredness" and how physical, emotional, and energetic imbalances all play a role.

In this episode, you will learn
● What the 5 Types of fatigue are
● The root causes behind chronic fatigue & long COVID
● Key signs & symptoms you shouldn’t ignore
● Testing & tools to identify your fatigue type
● Practical strategies to support healing
● The mind-body-energy connection explained
● How to avoid relapse & sustain long-term energy
● Why a personalized healing roadmap works best

(00:00:00) Introduction to Dr. Jenny Tufenkian's holistic approach 
(00:07:01) The transformative power of hypnotherapy  
(00:13:17) Personal growth through adversity  
(00:19:45) Understanding the hormonal triangle and stress impact 
(00:26:02) Mitochondrial function and toxins  
(00:32:20) Understanding the limbic brain and illness response 
(00:38:24) Balancing cortisol levels with adaptogens  
(00:44:30) Naturopathic treatments for long COVID  
(00:51:18) Overcoming fear with neuroplastic interventions 
(00:56:42) Strategies for health improvement

About Dr. Jenny Tufenkian

Dr. Jenny Tufenkian is a licensed Naturopathic Physician with over two decades of experience, specializing in helping health-conscious professionals recover from long COVID and ME/CFS fatigue. Inspired by her own battle with chronic fatigue, Dr. Jenny created a transformative healing system based on 5 Core Root Causes of Fatigue. Her holistic approach combines functional medicine, subconscious reprogramming, and energy work—helping people move from survival mode to vibrant living.

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LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-tufenkian

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