188 - Moving Through the Liminal Space Between Illness and Wellness

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Sep 24, 2025

Explore the intricate journey of recovery from Long Covid and ME/CFS, where finding a personalized path is key. Discover three phases of recovery that include denial, strategy-building, and gentle progress. Embrace the liminal space between illness and wellness for exploration without pressure. Celebrate small victories and recognize signs of recovery like laughing without crashing. Learn how to rebuild identity and safely engage with life again, focusing on consistent practices for long-term healing.

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INSIGHT

Healing As A Soft Place To Land

Healing isn't a final destination but

ANECDOTE

Three Phases Of Recovery

Jackie describes three recovery phases: denial, education, and gentle building.

ADVICE

Use Consistency To Rebuild Trust

Do keep consistent practices that show your body it's safe to build trust and confidence.

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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
• Consistent practices that show your body it's safe build confidence & trust
• The liminal space between illness & wellness allows for exploration without pressure
• Recognizing small signs of recovery counteracts negativity bias
• Celebrating small wins & bringing play into activities helps maintain regulation
• Reclaiming identity is challenging
• Getting unstuck from "80% recovered" place often requires gently challenging yourself
• Re-engaging with life in small ways demonstrates to your body that it's safe
• Recovery is built on small, consistent practices rather than dramatic interventions

Links:

"Setting an Intention for Healing" track on Insight Timer

Safety in movement/activity track

Suzy's Fern program

#77 "Managing the fear of reinfection" episode

#94 Jackie's recovery story

#100 Michelle Irving episode

#169 Recovery Themes

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