Most people think of long COVID as something new, but for many, it’s simply a different name for an old, complex pattern: chronic fatigue. In this episode of ReInvent Healthcare, Dr. Ritamarie sits down with Dr. Evan Hirsch (The EnergyMD) to discuss the clinical connections between long COVID, chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), and the deeper biochemical imbalances practitioners must understand to reverse them.

This is not a surface-level conversation. Dr. Hirsch breaks down the toxic five, his four-step recovery system, and why most testing methods fail to reveal the real root causes. You’ll learn what to look for in clients presenting with post-COVID fatigue, why overtraining can backfire, and how to help clients finally move the needle.

What’s Inside This Episode?

• Why long COVID and chronic fatigue are more alike than most realize
• How spike protein becomes the "final straw" for an already stressed system
• The difference between whispers and shouts in client symptom history
• Why standard immune testing often gives false negatives
• The five hidden drivers behind long COVID and chronic fatigue
• Dr. Hirsch’s four-step framework for long-term recovery
• Why testing might be unnecessary and what to do instead
• How to build resilience with herbal, nutritional, and nervous system support
• Why proper sequencing is key to sustainable detox and repair
• A look inside Dr. Hirsch’s hybrid coaching model and success rate

Resources and Links:

• Download our FREE Guide to Unlock the Power of Optimal Energy
• Join the Next-Level Health Practitioner Facebook group here for free resources and community support
• Visit INEMethod.com for advanced health practitioner training and tools to elevate your clinical skills and grow your practice by getting life-changing results.
• Check out other podcast episodes here

Guest Resources and Links

• Join Dr Evan Hirsch’s FREE Facebook Group
• Connect with Dr Evan on:
• Facebook
• LinkedIn
• Twitter
• Instagram
• TikTok
• YouTube

Guest Bio:

Evan H. Hirsch, MD, (also known as the EnergyMD) is a world-renowned fatigue expert, best-selling author, and professional speaker. He is the creator of the EnergyMD Method, the science-backed and clinically proven 4-step process to resolving Long Covid and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) naturally. Through his best-selling book, podcast, and international online program, he has helped thousands of people around the world resolve their fatigue. He has been featured on TV, podcasts, and summits, and when he’s not at the office, you can find him singing musicals, dancing hip-hop, learning languages, and traveling with his family.