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The Podcast by and for Long Covid sufferers.
Long Covid is estimated to affect at least 1 in 5 people infected with Covid-19. Many of these people were fit & healthy, many were successfully managing other conditions. Some people recover within a few months, but there are many who have been suffering for much much longer.
Although there is currently no "cure" for Long Covid, and the millions of people still ill have been searching for answers for a long time, in this podcast I hope to explore the many things that can be done to help, through a mix of medical experts, researchers, personal experience & recovery stories. Bringing together the practical & the hopeful - "what CAN we do?"
The Long Covid Podcast is currently self-funded. This podcast will always remain free, but if you like what you hear and are able to, please head along to www.buymeacoffee.com/longcovidpod to help me cover costs.
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Recovery from Long Covid & ME/CFS involves exploring ways to move forward when you're nearly there or making progress but unsure how to reach the next level. Finding your own path is essential as there isn't a one-size-fits-all approach to healing. • Jackie's recovery had 3 phases: denial & pushing through, education & strategy-building, and gentle building • Healing isn't a destination but a soft place to land—embracing the journey puts less pressure on your nervous system • Con...
Dr. Robert Groysman returns to discuss the mechanisms behind Long Covid, focusing on mitochondrial dysfunction and its role in symptoms like fatigue and brain fog. • Dr. Groysman identifies six major mechanisms in Long Covid: dysautonomia, mitochondrial dysfunction, gut dysbiosis, endothelial dysfunction, mast cell activation syndrome, and hormone imbalance • Most Long Covid patients experience multiple mechanisms simultaneously, requiring comprehensive treatment • Mitochondria are cellular ...
**Content warning for discussion of suicidal thoughts from around 8:45 for 2 minutes** Jamie shares her powerful journey from being bedbound with Long Covid to full recovery, offering hope and practical insights into the healing process. • Initially experiencing tachycardia, PoTS, extreme fatigue, and sensitivities to light and sound • Deteriorating to the point of being bedbound and unable to care for herself • Reaching a mental health crisis point that became a surprising turning point • D...
Dr. Kendal Stewart shares his unique perspective on Long Covid through his background as a surgeon with training in functional medicine, neurosurgery, and cell biology. His approach examines the body as an integrated system rather than separating it into isolated specialties. • Complex conditions like Long Covid require a holistic view of the body as an interconnected system • Western medicine often silos patients into specialties based on symptoms, missing the bigger picture • T-cell weakne...
Dr. Henry Mahncke and Dr. Gitendra Uswatte share groundbreaking research on using brain plasticity principles to treat Long Covid brain fog through a comprehensive approach combining cognitive processing speed training, real-world skill practice, and personalized cognitive rehabilitation strategies. • Neuroplasticity is the brain's ability to change its structure and function through learning and experience • Brain HQ training targets cognitive processing speed to improve overall brain funct...
In this episode, Jackie is joined by Theresa Aristarco who shares her Long Covid recovery story. Theresa's journey from an active software engineer to battling long-haul COVIDNavigating complex medical challenges and invisible symptomsThe critical role of mental health in recoveryOvercoming vestibular issues and physical limitationsFinding hope and healing through physical therapy, medication, and support Episode Themes: Long COVID recoveryMental health and healingThe importance of com...
Karen Wright from Sage Health and Wellness shares her powerful recovery story from Long COVID, offering hope and practical wisdom for those still struggling with chronic illness. • Karen was a busy NHS physiotherapist involved in developing Long COVID services before becoming ill herself in autumn 2021 • Her severe case left her unable to speak at times, care for her children, or maintain basic daily activities • Understanding and accepting true rest became fundamental to her recovery journe...
Dr. David Putrino shares his expertise on Long Covid, approaching it through the lens of comprehensive rehabilitation and personalized medicine rather than one-size-fits-all treatments. He explains how identifying the specific drivers behind common symptoms leads to more effective intervention strategies. • Rehabilitation medicine encompasses far more than exercise recovery, including energy conservation strategies, mobility aids, and psychological support • Different symptoms like fatigue c...
Jules Rogers returns to the podcast to discuss the essential role of boundaries in chronic illness recovery and everyday wellbeing, sharing how learning to protect our energy can be transformative. • Boundaries are conscious protections we put in place to maintain our energy and ensure we're not giving beyond what feels right • Different types include physical, emotional, material, mental, and time boundaries • Setting boundaries becomes crucial when dealing with chronic illness as a way to ...
Dr. David Clarke shares his 40-year journey as a medical consultant specializing in neuroplastic conditions—real physical symptoms generated by the brain in response to stress, trauma, or emotional challenges. He explains how these conditions affect 20% of adults and 40% of doctor visits, yet remain frequently misdiagnosed despite being highly treatable. • Neuroplastic symptoms are physical manifestations created by the brain in response to stress or trauma • These conditions affect strong i...
Alishia shares her powerful Long Covid recovery journey—from a highly active farm worker to being couch-bound for over a year, and ultimately back to health through finding safety in her body. • Worked long weeks in manual farm labour & enjoyed being active before catching Covid in 2020 • Experienced extreme anxiety, heart palpitations, shortness of breath after first infection • Second COVID infection in 2021 led to complete debilitation with 15+ symptoms • Functional medicine doctors p...
Rachel Rock shares her powerful Long Covid recovery story, detailing her journey from initial illness to healing through understanding and supporting her autonomic nervous system. • Contracted COVID in May 2022 & developed long COVID whilst attempting to train for a cycling event • Discovered she was experiencing Dysautonomia & significant blood pressure regulation issues • Used tracking tools including Welltory app to gather data about HRV & autonomic nervous system function • B...
Karl Robottom shares his remarkable journey from Long Covid symptoms to running marathons, offering hope and practical insights for those still struggling with the condition. • Former PE teacher whose active lifestyle was completely derailed by Long Covid despite having only mild initial Covid symptoms • Experienced breathlessness, severe fatigue, significant weight gain, dysautonomia, and cognitive difficulties that placed him in the bottom 7% nationally on tests • Endured 18 months of inco...
1Cold water immersion - friend or foe? One of the things that helped Jackie the most in her recovery - cold water immersion - and one of the most commonly asked questions from listeners. But it doesn't work well for everyone. In this episode, Jackie dives into the science behind the power of cold water, as well as discussing her own expertise and her own journey - why did it work for her? And how could you make it work for you? As always - this isn't medical advice - always speak to a trusted ...
Uroš shares his inspiring recovery journey from long COVID, revealing how addressing hidden emotional patterns and learning self-compassion transformed not only his health but his entire approach to life. • Prior to illness, Uroš appeared to be living his best life following a 15-month sabbatical, with a fitness routine and new career mentoring entrepreneurs • After contracting COVID for the second time, Uros experienced severe post-exertional malaise, brain fog, and eventually became bed-bo...
Dr. Diana Driscoll shares her remarkable journey from bedridden POTS patient to pioneering medical researcher developing treatments for autonomic dysfunction. Motivated by her own ten-year battle with post-viral dysautonomia and her children's similar struggles, she created patented solutions when conventional medicine offered no answers. • POTS is not a disease but a presentation of symptoms related to inflammation affecting the cardiovascular system • Dr. Driscoll's "Driscoll Theory" ident...
Recovery doesn't have to be perfect to be effective, and sometimes the very quest for perfect recovery can keep us stuck in our healing journey. Jo Thomas shares her personal experience with overcoming POTS and chronic fatigue, highlighting how shifting mindsets and letting go of perfectionism accelerated her healing process. • Jo's recovery journey came in layers—medical management first, followed by lifestyle changes and nervous system regulation • Perfectionism, people-pleasing, and overa...
Aaron West shares his remarkable two-and-a-half-year journey with Long COVID and his unexpected path to recovery. From being a highly athletic cyclist who once rode across South Carolina in a single day to becoming bedbound with debilitating symptoms, his story demonstrates that recovery is possible—sometimes in the most unexpected ways. • Previously an avid athlete who competed in triathlons and rode 237 miles across South Carolina in one day • Contracted COVID in Fall 2021 during the Delta...
Amy Mooney shares her unique perspective as both an occupational therapist and caregiver to her daughter with ME-CFS, revealing essential insights about rest, recovery, and meaningful approaches to chronic illness management. • 25 years of occupational therapy experience transformed by caring for her daughter with ME-CFS for the past decade • Learning to see "beyond the iceberg" - what practitioners miss when they only observe patients during clinical visits • The concept of "aggressive rest...
Jackie explores recovery themes in today's episode, as she identifies five key themes that emerge across different healing journeys: consistency in daily practices, mindset that fosters healing, understanding what's happening in your body, building personal strategies, and creating a healing environment. • Consistency means showing up daily for practices that help, even when progress feels invisible • Mindset isn't about toxic positivity but creating biochemical conditions for healing throug...
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