Pathways in Action
Live Course

This course is designed for individuals who have completed or are currently enrolled in the Pathways to Improvement Self-Study online course. PIA is

• live online instruction
• learning how to individualize and optimize your self-management
• 10 sessions with up to 20 participants
• 2 instructors with lived experience with chronic illness who have improved their own health

• 10 online, live sessions held every second week—75 minutes per session
• Every other Monday at 11 am MST  (10 am PST / 1 pm AST /  9 pm GMT  / 7 pm CET)
• PIA follows the Pathways to Improvement (PTI) curriculum; therefore, enrollment in PTI is a prerequisite for PIA.
• This group is not a review of PTI; it's an extension, a deeper exploration of the information.
  
• You’ll benefit most if you review the PTI self-study course materials before you attend.
• You'll receive a complimentary tutorial on how to use the online community.

Sept 8, 2025    Free tutorial on how to use the Community

Sept 22, 2025  Session 1 - Getting Acquainted 

Oct 6, 2025      Session 2 - Bonus Pathway: Mind and Body

Oct 20, 2025    Session 3 - Pathway 1: Biology of Change: Discover how to change your biology using neuroplasticity, epigenetics, and the microbiome.

Nov 3, 2025     Session 4 - Pathway 2: Diagnosis: Learn how to confidently confirm your diagnosis so that you know what to focus on and which strategies to try.

Nov 17, 2025   Session 5 - Pathway 3: Sleep: Develop regenerative sleep practices so you wake up refreshed and ready to start the day.

Dec 1, 2025     Session 6 - Pathway 4: Energy and Activity: Manage energy and activity with pacing so that you can plan activities and show up for life.

Dec 15, 2025   Session 7 - Pathway 5: Diet: Learn the diet that fuels, not depletes, to build energy and avoid chronic diseases.

Dec 29, 2025   Session 8 - Pathway 6: Pain: Implement the secrets to reversing chronic pain so you can live in comfort.

Jan 12, 2026   Session 9 - Pathway 7: Environmental Exposures: Learn how to decrease your exposure to the toxins of modern life and overcome environmental sensitivities.

Jan 26, 2026   Session 10 - Pathway 8: Coping with Emotions: Learn how to ride the waves of emotions and stress successfully, and when to seek professional help.

• Access to the recordings of all sessions for the duration of the course + 1 month afterward
• Instructors who will guide you to find the most effective tools to improve your health
• 24/7 access to the private PIA Group community 
• Access via the app and sync across devices
• 30-day money-back guarantee

Dale

“This course and study group were enormously helpful. And it was important to do both with some time off in between. I have a much bigger energy budget and am much less anxious about doing something that will result in a crash.”

Judy-Ann

“Every week, I was learning new things about the illness and how to cope with it. Suggestions from the group helped me learn how to pace myself better and focus on better quality sleep. I have been able to return to working part-time after taking this program. I never thought I would be able to do that again.”

Susan

“Thanks to the moderator (Amanda) who assisted with computer illiteracy or brain fog or both, I was able to get just enough exposure and saw Dr. Stein give a video presentation. I was deeply moved by her knowledge, compassion, practicality, and expertise as a physician specializing in psychiatry. In addition, her warmth and sense of hope, especially as one who has managed her own CFS/ME for over 20 years, I decided to take a leap of faith and register. . . Dr. Stein is committed to the latest evidence-based research and lived experience.”

Chris

"I have more acceptance of my health. I have found a better balance between not losing hope, but not wasting time chasing medical interventions."

Claire

"The course has given me a new beginning on my journey. I feel confident now to sit down and create a plan and new goals for my life."

Ed

“After about 11 months of nightly CBT-I practice, I can fall asleep, free of sleep aids. My worries about falling asleep have been replaced by a curiosity about when I will drift off, all while feeling calm and comfortable. Just a year ago, I dreaded the end of the day—lying in bed, endlessly worrying about how long it would take to drift off as my body ached. That's over. Thanks, Dr. Stein and Amanda!"

Allison

"I have experienced an improvement in my energy levels since January. I have been able to gradually increase my steps from 3,000 to 6,000 daily."

1. How do I get the most out of Pathways in Action?

• People get out what they put into the Pathways in Action mentorship.
• Improvement is possible if people try new lifestyle modifications.

   We recommend that you

• review the Pathways to Improvement self-study course materials prior to each session;
• chart and try new strategies between live sessions; and
• bring your comments and questions to each session.

2. What if I am very ill and need someone to help me with the course?
To assist people who are severely affected, you may nominate a carer to take the course with you (at no extra cost).

3. Can I book an appointment with Dr. Stein and pay her privately?
No, Dr. Eleanor Stein is fully retired from clinical care. She has put what she knows into her online courses and updates them as she learns more.