

Why Graded Exercise Therapy and CBT May Harm People with Chronic Fatigue
The Wellness Pharmacist by Dr. Kat Holt
S1 · E24
May 20, 2025
33:02
Episode notes
Dr. Kat breaks down the controversy around graded exercise therapy (GET) and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) in chronic fatigue.
Do they help or harm?
She shares peer-reviewed research, patient stories, and her own experience to highlight why this standard approach needs a rethink.
This episode advocates for patient-led care and treatment options that honor your limits, not push you past them.
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