Adrenal Fatigue: Myths, Facts & the Road to Recovery with Jennifer Granata, PHD
In this episode friend and client Jennifer Granata and I explore the very misunderstood condition of Adrenal Fatigue or HPA-Axis dysfunction. In this episode you will understand the symptoms, stages, and real life journey to recovery. We highlighted the critical role of finding the right care team as well as the importance of healing trauma, compassion and patience. We also discuss the interrelationship of the adrenals with hypothyroidism, chronic fatigue, ME-CFS, and CIRS.
Takeaways
Love surrounds what's broken.
Adrenal fatigue is often misunderstood.
Diet plays a crucial role in recovery.
Self-love and patience are key to healing.
Adrenal fatigue can mimic other conditions.
Chronic stress impacts adrenal health.
Listening to your body is essential.
Recovery requires lifestyle changes.
Adrenal fatigue is not widely recognized.
Understanding symptoms aids in diagnosis.
Referenced in the Show
Episode 131: Q&A with Dr. Sarah Marshall and Zoe Altobelli (Mentions Leaky Gut)
Related Conditions to Adrenal Fatigue:
ME-CFS
Hypothyroidism
Meet Jennifer Granata, PhD
Today’s guest, Jennifer Granata, PhD, is a physicist and systems thinker who began her career in advanced technology before turning her expertise toward personal and organizational transformation. Living with chronic fatigue for over 30 years, she now guides others in uncovering the roots of illness—blending scientific insight, trauma healing, and self-compassion to help people reclaim vitality and live in alignment with their deepest values.
PhD in Physics with a career rooted in advanced systems technology.
Expert in systems thinking—how connections shape identity, decisions, and outcomes.
Creator of the Compass Map, a self-guided values framework.
Transitioned from applying systems to technology into personal and organizational transformation.
Has lived with chronic fatigue for over 30 years.
Spent the past decade uncovering the roots of ME/CFS, integrating trauma healing, self-compassion, and trust in one’s path.
Guides others through the complex landscape of chronic illness to reclaim vitality and purpose.
Physicist and systems thinker Jennifer Granata transforms decades of living with chronic fatigue into a powerful guide for healing, resilience, and living by your deepest values.
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