Long Covid to Hope: Holly’s Journey from Rock Bottom to Recovery

In this inspiring and heartfelt conversation, I sat down with Holly Johnson Underwood to explore her remarkable journey towards recovery from Long Covid.

Holly has been a member of our Facebook group since just after it began in June 2020, and her experience has been extraordinary. In this episode, Holly bravely shares what it was like at her lowest point, housebound, using a wheelchair, and overwhelmed by the trauma of her illness. She opens up about the isolation, the struggle to cope with even the smallest of daily challenges, and the desperate searches for answers when everything seemed bleak.

Together, we talk about the turning points in Holly’s journey: how a simple Zoom call sparked renewed hope, the power of acupuncture and therapy to address both mind and body, and the importance of tracking even the smallest steps forward. Holly discusses finding her own “missing piece” through diet, vagus nerve work, and treating underlying trauma, and shares the wisdom she’s gained about hope, tenacity, and the vital importance of mental health in recovery.

For anyone who feels lost or stuck, Holly’s story is a testament to the power of patience, self-belief, and finding just enough hope to keep moving forwards. Her honesty and positivity will lift anyone navigating the darkest days of Long Covid.

If you need a reason to keep swimming, let Holly’s journey remind you there truly can be light at the end of the tunnel.