Burned out, bloated, or stuck in survival mode — even after trying everything?
You’re in the right place.
These stories are from real people who turned things around using our award-winning Ending Body Burnout Method.
- We use real lab data, not guesswork.
- We go deep with mind-body tools, not band-aids.
- And we believe healing should feel empowering — not exhausting.
Here's what our clients say about us
Before I discovered Filipa, I was feeling depleted after over 5 years of pregnancies and breastfeeding. I had tried several natural practitioners, but I wasn't making progress. Because there was technically nothing wrong with me, no one seemed too fussed with my complaints...
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Filipa was the first to suggest full testing of my adrenals & gut health – this was a total game changer. I finally knew what I was dealing with, and Filipa set me up with the perfect protocol of lifestyle changes and supplements.
Immediately, many of my symptoms disappeared. After a few months, I felt more vitality than I had in years.
It had taken 6 months to get pregnant with both our children...but after working with Filipa, we got pregnant with our third without even trying! I feel so much less anxiety this pregnancy and know that my body is a healthy vessel for this baby.
I wasn't sick once last winter after working with Filipa. I'm excited to have her support during this pregnancy and the newborn stage.
Filipa is approachable, warm, and thorough. She immediately made me feel comfortable, and her lovely sense of humour — combined with her attention to detail — is what makes her a true standout in the health and wellness world.
~ Meg Cables
Amanda Schembri
115. How Amanda Schembri Got Her Spark Back & Rewired Inflammation, Emotional Eating Through Deep Self-Love
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Amanda came to us with high inflammation, body pain, and weight gain. She’d done deep emotional work before, and felt called to support her physical body with the Ending Body Burnout Method—believing her body could heal. The results speak for themselves.
In this episode, Amanda shares her health history—from weight gain after a traumatic event at 7, to Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, to an inflammation storm after a marriage breakup and starting her own business. She talks about why supporting the physical body mattered, and why her symptoms improved the day she signed up.
- How deep self-love helped reprogram the core belief of being “unlovable.”
- Practices that calmed inflammation flare-ups and supported resilience.
- Holding space for resistance/avoidance around “doing the work.”
- Why a holistic, step-by-step root-cause method is effective for chronic issues.
Amanda is a Kinesiologist helping women find emotional and energetic freedom. Her message: it’s not about pushing harder, but clearing the resistance that’s been silently running the show.
Linda
87. How Linda Got Her Spark Back & Overcame Rheumatoid Arthritis, Fibromyalgia & Anxiety
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Linda hobbled into her first consult with high inflammation, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, scleritis, anxiety, gut issues and more. When told her issues were entirely solvable (something she hadn’t heard from doctors), she dove in wholeheartedly with the belief she could heal—and the rest is history.
In this episode, Linda chats to Filly about:
- Life before reaching out: rheumatoid arthritis flare-ups & health anxiety after relocating.
- Her reaction to lab test results that showed restrictive diets & supplements weren’t helping.
- How 90% of her healing came from deep metaphysical “Spark” work in the Method.
- The fear of facing the “monster under the bed” and dysfunctional patterns.
- The trust, joy, and flow she embraced as she reprogrammed and rewired.
- The miracle results physically, mentally, spiritually, and in her life.
Kristy Russell
59. Breaking Through Perfectionism, Overwhelm, Trauma & Allergies - Kristy Russell’s Story
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Kristy so honestly and generously shares her ending body burnout journey, and how she overcame perfectionism, overwhelm, “Dragon Mum”, brain fog and allergies and histamine intolerance. These real-life stories are super special—I call them “evidence collecting.” Evidence that healing IS possible.
About Kristy: Kristy is an early childhood specialist, music educator, mum of 2 busy boys and Musical Mindset Mentor for Early Years educators, teachers and parents. Through her business “Moovers n Shakers Music” she advocates for music and mindset to be embedded into every curriculum.
In this episode, Kristy chats to Chris & Filly about:
- Her two previous body burnout experiences, and how she overcame them.
- How starting an online business in 2023 triggered a third burnout.
- Why she chose to dive into metaphysical healing rather than lab testing & supplements.
- The deepest root-cause belief driving her perfectionism, overwhelm, brain fog & allergies.
- How clearing trauma was a HUGE part of her healing.
- The three pivotal moments she knew the Method was working for her.
- What life looks like now: flow in relationships, expansive business energy, calm body & mind, and being off ALL allergy meds.
- How her healing is rippling out to impact early childhood music education.
Kristy’s story is a reminder: when you clear trauma and uncover root-cause beliefs, healing can ripple out to every area of life.
“Earlier this year, I felt the early signs of burnout. Yet, everything was going incredibly well... My family was doing great, my business was growing, I was exercising — overall, I had won the lottery in life. However, I would often get halfway through my day and need a rest. If I pushed through, I might have had to leave the dinner table before finishing my meal just to go to sleep. I could feel the internal elastic band getting so stretched it was ready to snap...
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I was fine in meetings because I literally love what I do — it’s incredibly inspiring and fulfilling seeing clients and team members winning every day.
So why did I:
- ❓ Have low energy EVERY day?
- ❓ Have gut issues?
- ❓ Have constant headaches all day, every day?
- ❓ Wake up thinking to myself: NAFD (Not Another F'ing Day)?
This is where Chris and Filly came in.
I joined their program, which included functional medicine tests and feedback sessions with Filly, and mindset coaching sessions with Chris.
Fast forward 4 months to today:
I now have excellent energy throughout the day, no gut issues, no headaches, and I’m waking up inspired to start the day!
~ Brian Jones
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Jo
97. How Jo Got Her Spark Back, Let Go Of “Pushing On” & Healed Anxiety
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Jo had been pushing on through a decade of relationship breakdowns, emotional abuse, single parenting and COVID trauma. Her body finally said “enough” and she landed in chronic fight-flight with panic attacks, anxiety and gut flareups. In this episode, she shares how she healed all parts of herself and became a vibrant, self-connected woman.
- Divorce and emotional abuse 10 years ago.
- COVID stress, bullying and vaccine trauma.
- Panic attacks, gut flareups and psychosomatic symptoms post-breakup.
- Lab insights: adrenal fatigue, burned-out neurotransmitters, methane SIBO.
- Uncovering root-cause beliefs: people pleasing, rescuing, feeling unheard.
- Rewiring trauma patterns and building courage & kindness for healing.
Melissa Marsden
102. How Melissa Marsden Got Her Spark Back & Got To The Root of Chronic Gut Issues, Weight Gain, Fatigue & Anxiety
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Melissa had built a successful career and business but the toll of hustling, trauma and juggling family life left her with bloating, pain, constipation, weight gain, fatigue and anxiety. She went all-in on her healing journey, following every protocol, clearing trauma, and letting go of self-limiting beliefs. The results transformed her health and her life.
- Why she reached out: severe gut issues, weight gain, overwhelm.
- The frustration of getting nowhere with doctors and restrictive diets.
- Functional labs: adrenal fatigue, SIBO, detox & gallbladder issues.
- Root causes: “busy” burnout patterns and seeking external significance.
- Rewiring trauma, beliefs and repressed emotions for lasting healing.
- Life now: more flow, presence, health, and a business aligned with values.
Kerrie
78. How Kerrie Got Her Spark Back & Healed Burnout, Mood Swings & Food Sensitivities
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Kerrie came to us in the depths of burnout, with mood swings, anger, irritability, insomnia and food sensitivities. She almost bolted from the program a month in, but stuck with it and found remarkable results. Today, she lives calm, energised, sleeping well and enjoying life with better relationships and freedom around food.
- Her state before reaching out: severe burnout destroying relationships.
- Why she almost walked away from the program a month in.
- Her functional lab results and what they revealed.
- The root belief of being “unlovable” driving her cycles of over-doing.
- The breakthrough moment when she deeply believed she was lovable.
- Life now: calm, energy, sleep, better relationships, eating freely.
“I came to Chris & Filly, struggling with weight and the need to de-clutter the busyness from my life. I was feeling very stressed and overwhelmed — like I was on a merry-go-round. Chris & Filly’s program encompassed a lot but in a logical order of knowledge...
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I knew my protocol was working when I lost 3.5 kilo in two weeks, started having normal body functions, and wasn't always craving energy foods/drinks. Also the first week was so bad on the detox that I realised my dependencies were worse than I realised!
If it wasn't for these two amazing people Chris and Filly and their program, I could never have survived the energy required to run for the Liberal team in this State Election. It's a whole lot of crazy miles and hours to ensure I engage with as many people as possible, to understand what matters to them, so I can truly represent.
This program mentally and physically prepared me to be able to do that. Keep up the amazing work — I am your biggest advocate!! You made a real difference in my life. Thank you.”
~ Lara Hendriks
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79. How Grace Got Her Spark Back & Rewired Over-doing Patterns & Debilitating Vestibular Migraines
Grace’s journey from exhaustion, cancer recovery, and 17-hour vestibular migraines…to balance, calm, and freedom.
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Grace joined the Ending Body Burnout Method after years of pushing through over-doing patterns and feeling trapped in exhaustion. Alongside a history of breast cancer and debilitating vestibular migraines, she discovered her deeper ROOT-root-cause and rewired her beliefs to finally restore balance.
In this episode, Grace shares:
- Her breast cancer history and how it drove her to “fix” everything
- Functional testing that revealed fight–flight imbalances
- The discovery of a deep belief: “I’m selfish and irresponsible”
- How seemingly small childhood events created big patterns
- Rewiring and reprogramming beliefs that switched off symptoms
- Why she went 5 weeks migraine-free after clearing trauma
- The continued work needed to create long-term safety
- What felt different about the Ending Body Burnout Method
These real-life stories are “evidence collecting” — reminders that healing is truly possible. Huge thanks to Grace for sharing her hope and healing with others.
33. Gastritis, Anxiety, Rosacea & Becoming a Warrior Princess - Sarah’s Story
Sarah’s journey from gastritis, anxiety & rosacea…to balance, flow, and stepping into her Warrior Princess self.
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Sarah joined the Ending Body Burnout Method to finally overcome chronic gastritis flareups, anxiety, fatigue, food sensitivities, rosacea, hair loss, and difficulty putting on weight. Her journey is a powerful reminder that true healing goes beyond surface-level fixes.
In this episode, Sarah shares:
- Her anxious childhood disposition, food sensitivities, and early health struggles
- The things she tried — naturopaths, acupuncture, supplements, elimination diets — and why symptoms kept flaring
- What functional testing revealed: stage 2 adrenal fatigue, mitochondria issues, low neurotransmitters, pathogen overgrowth, depleted microbiome, and detox issues
- How her hidden unconscious belief of being “helpless” created anxiety, perfectionism, and over-doing patterns
- How she rewired her ROOT-root-cause belief and restored her body systems
- Her transformation into self-love, flow, and freedom — with no more flare-ups
These stories are medicine. Huge thanks to Sarah for sharing her healing journey and inspiring others to believe in what’s possible.
28. Chronic Back Pain, Skin Issues & Becoming Unstoppable - Jason’s Story
Jason’s journey from chronic back pain & skin issues…to unstoppable energy, resilience, and freedom.
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Jason joined the Ending Body Burnout Method after years of dealing with chronic back pain from Ankylosing Spondylitis, along with skin issues and food sensitivities. His story is about persistence, breakthroughs, and finally finding answers that stuck.
In this episode, Jason shares:
- How symptoms began in childhood with hot, rash-prone skin and later chronic back pain
- Everything he tried: physios, osteopaths, naturopaths, supplements, elimination diets
- The surprising relief from cutting legumes and grains — but why that wasn’t the full solution
- What lab testing revealed: stage 2 adrenal fatigue, low adrenaline & serotonin, bacterial overgrowth, depleted microbiome, and detox issues
- The deeper ROOT-root-cause: social expectations, people-pleasing, and self-shame beliefs
- The breakthrough moment (just one month in) where pain dropped to 0/10 and skin cleared
- The brain retraining tools Jason uses daily to stay pain-free and unstoppable
Huge thanks to Jason for sharing his powerful healing story and showing what’s possible.
61. Getting to the deepest root of long-haul COVID, chronic fatigue & overdoing - Emily’s Story
Emily’s journey from long-haul COVID, chronic fatigue & headaches…to trust, flow, and returning energy.
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Emily is midway through the Ending Body Burnout Method, overcoming long-haul COVID, fatigue, headaches and POTS symptoms. Her story shows the power of uncovering deep root causes and learning to love and trust herself.
In this episode, Emily shares:
- Her journey through GP visits, acupuncture, naturopaths, supplements and brain rewiring — and why she still wasn’t fully healing
- Functional lab testing results: adrenal fatigue, mitochondria retraction, low serotonin, recurring SIBO, and detox issues
- The metaphysical side of healing (Spark): discovering a childhood belief of being “less than” and how it fueled over-doing patterns
- The shift as she let go of those beliefs and learned self-trust and self-love
- How her energy continues to improve, headaches have dissipated, and life feels more relaxed and in flow
These real-life stories are “evidence collecting” — proof that healing is possible. Thank you, Emily, for sharing your story so openly.
95. How Kimberley Got Her Spark Back & Broke Free Of A Lifetime of Fight-Flight & Chronic Health Issues
Kimberley’s journey from decades of chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, trauma & migraines…to breakthroughs, calm, and joy.
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Kimberley began her healing journey 20 years ago, searching for answers to debilitating health issues: migraines, chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, gut issues, allergies, and the effects of lifelong trauma. Inside the Ending Body Burnout Method, she experienced huge breakthroughs within 2 months, and then life called her even deeper into healing.
In this episode, Kimberley shares:
- Her long history of chronic health issues and lack of lasting results from the medical system
- How she felt spiritually led to join the Ending Body Burnout Method
- Lab results showing adrenal fatigue and neurotransmitter burnout
- The deepest root-cause belief: “I’m invisible & I don’t matter”
- How her brother’s passing led to a life-changing decision to leave work and heal past trauma
- The transformation: calm, happiness, energy, and resolution of symptoms
Kimberley’s courage to face her deepest wounds shows that healing is not only possible — it can be life-changing. Huge thanks to her for sharing this powerful story.
12. Breast Implant Illness, Mystery Symptoms & Unconscious Wounds - Alice's Story
Alice’s journey from breast implant illness & mystery symptoms…to vibrant health, self-regulation, and freedom.
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Alice’s health had been problematic since childhood, starting with chronic throat infections and later inflammatory conditions (herpes in the oesophagus, endometriosis, and a mini-stroke that left her face partially paralysed). After getting breast implants in 2018, her health rapidly declined: chronic fatigue, brain fog, joint pain, tinnitus, thrush, anxiety, gut issues, and extreme food sensitivities (to the point she could only eat asparagus and mushrooms).
After little help from doctors, Alice explored naturopaths, elimination diets, and lab tests, but symptoms persisted. Discovering Breast Implant Illness (BII), she had her implants removed in 2022. She then reached out to Chris & Filly Functional Medicine to support her recovery and address her deeper root causes.
In this episode, Alice shares:
- Her years of chronic symptoms and the rollercoaster of medical dead-ends
- The decision to remove her implants and face Breast Implant Illness head-on
- Lab findings: stage 2 adrenal fatigue, low hormones, parasites, bacterial overgrowth, low microbiome, detox issues
- How work stress triggered somatic trauma, leading her deeper into healing
- Discovering perfectionist and addictive-doing patterns linked to childhood neglect
- Using Spark to retrain her brain, regulate her nervous system, and heal deeply
- The transformation: calm, presence, mindful exercise, and enjoying food freedom again
Alice’s courage to face her story shows that healing is possible on every level — physical, emotional, and spiritual. Huge thanks to her for sharing her journey so openly.
5. Chronic Fatigue, Anxiety, Gallstones - Sam's Story
Sam’s journey from chronic fatigue, brain fog, anxiety & gallstone attacks…to resilience, clarity, and a whole new life.
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Sam struggled with chronic fatigue, anxiety, brain fog, gut issues, and painful gallstone attacks. Exercise left her exhausted, her workdays were a constant battle, and stress left her flat on her back some days. Despite trying psychologists, supplements, and alternative therapies, nothing truly resolved the root causes.
In this episode, Sam shares:
- The daily toll of fatigue, gallstones, and anxiety on her work and life
- The limited relief she got from psychologists, supplements, and Chinese medicine
- How functional lab testing uncovered hidden drivers: low dopamine & adrenaline, mitochondrial retraction, detox & bile issues, gut dysbiosis, and low secretory IgA
- The deeper root causes: childhood stress, toxic environments, and “not enough” beliefs that burned out her systems
- The turning points: freedom from gallstone attacks, sustained energy at work, and enjoying exercise again
- The transformation: leaving toxic relationships and workplaces, building a new home, and feeling happy and strong
Sam’s story is a message of hope: healing happens with consistent steps forward, even if it’s just 1% better every day.
“My journey with Chris & Filly starts here: I was on a mission to learn more about Adrenal Fatigue after being diagnosed without much support. I attended one of Filipa’s workshops, and I knew straight away — I needed to work with her to find out more.
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I’d been struggling with so many things and all I wanted was to feel better. Filipa and I ran tests to find out where I was at. I was dealing with:
- Persistent tiredness
- Gut issues
- Women's health challenges
- Feeling generally unwell
Filipa discovered I had a really unhealthy relationship with food. But she didn’t just give me a diet and send me off — we worked through things step by step. That included even getting my hands dirty in the kitchen — something I was terrified to do.
After some time, Filipa suggested I chat with Chris. Because it wasn’t just about food habits or body imbalances — my mindset needed healing too.
Working with Chris, I realised so many things about myself. It took time to break down my walls… but one day, everything clicked into place, and it was like I could see clearly.
I got to work on my goals and ask myself who I truly wanted to be. I discovered I wanted to:
- Be a mother (even though I was told that wasn’t likely due to endometriosis)
- Improve my mental health
- Become the best version of myself
Chris taught me tools and techniques to help me handle anything life throws at me.
After working with Chris and Filipa for over 12 months, I’m much happier with the person I am today. I believe in myself. The changes I made helped me reach — and even exceed — my goals.
I created better habits. I became healthier in every way. And I believe a miracle happened — I was gifted with a daughter, Frankie George. She’s now 4 months old and I’m stepping into a brand-new chapter.
I’ve made lifelong friends in Chris and Filipa, and I know I have an incredible support group with their team.
~ Jade Grgurevic
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Fiona
93. How Fiona Got Her Spark Back, Found Flow & Is Finally Overcoming Chronic Fatigue
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Fiona struggled with chronic fatigue for decades (down to 1/10 energy), brain fog, body pain and headaches. She lived in a “busy” mind while her body couldn’t keep up. Through the Method she slowly rebuilt energy (now 7/10), reduced pain and reprogrammed deeper beliefs that allowed her to flow.
About Fiona: Fiona Forman is a producer working from her self-built commercial-grade studio, Red Robin Recording, in Tasmania. She helps authentic artists tell their story through music, with tracks now represented by sync licensing agencies worldwide.
In this episode, Fiona chats to Chris & Filly about:
- Moving from a draining engineering job into music production.
- Health flare-ups after childbirth and her first husband’s sudden death.
- All the things she tried before reaching out for “one more thing.”
- Lab results: adrenal fatigue, low dopamine & serotonin.
- Why adrenal support initially made things worse.
- The challenge of finding a root cause despite a “happy childhood.”
- Resources that helped her rewire, clear trauma, and find flow.
Jason
110. Jason’s Journey: Life After The Ending Body Burnout Method
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Jason graduated from the Method 18 months ago after healing from ankylosing spondylitis, chronic inflammation and food allergies. He continues to thrive, living his dream life and sharing how he sustains his healing every day.
- A recap on Jason’s original healing journey inside the program.
- How his health and life keep getting better and better.
- The tools and practices he still uses when “signals” show up.
- The mindset behind living a dream life.
- Life off-grid, connected with nature.
- Lessons learned about the self while travelling the world.
- Caring for the “roots” so you can truly thrive.
Brian
7. Headaches, Brainfog, Body Odour - Brian’s Story
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Brian is a big-hearted entrepreneur and founder of VA Platinum, but building fast-growth businesses came at a cost—chronic headaches, brain fog, fatigue, anxiety and stress-triggered body odour. Despite “normal” GP tests, he knew something deeper was wrong.
With functional labs, Brian discovered adrenal dysfunction, low serotonin, gut bacterial overgrowth, and poor detox pathways. Together we uncovered the root cause: over-giving, people pleasing, and overworking at the expense of his health and family.
- Headaches, brain fog and energy crashes affecting work and family life.
- Patterns of martyrdom and people pleasing driving burnout.
- Functional labs revealed adrenal stress, gut imbalance and low glutathione.
- Breakthroughs: body odour disappeared, headaches lifted, energy returned.
- Healing moments: smiling again, enjoying family, sustained energy at work.
Today, Brian thrives with clear values, sustainable habits and better health. His message: don’t wait—functional medicine and a body-mind approach can fast-track true healing.
