Long Covid Podcast 189 - When Your Brain Keeps Telling You to Buy Salami - Natalie's Recovery Story
Natalie Gould shares her journey from severe Long Covid to full recovery, revealing how nervous system regulation transformed not only her Long Covid symptoms but also pre-existing chronic conditions like psoriatic arthritis and migraines.
• Life before illness included working as a CFO and living on a small farm
• Initial Covid infection in July 2021 was mild but led to severe post-viral symptoms
• Main symptoms included PoTS, tachycardia, severe insomnia, cognitive impairment and sound sensitivity
• Within six months, she was essentially bedbound but continued working remotely
• Stabilized symptoms through extreme pacing but remained severely ill for over a year
• Found hope after hearing recovery stories and trying the ANS Rewire program
• Leaving her stressful job was a turning point in her recovery journey
• Used play and creativity as powerful tools for nervous system regulation
• Created characters to personify stress patterns and developed dialogues with them
• Recovery process led to healing of multiple pre-existing conditions
• Now enjoys swing dancing and a fuller life than before illness
• Continues nervous system regulation practices not out of necessity but enjoyment
Check out "Farm Stories" for more insights on recovery techniques & nervous system regulation.
Links:
https://www.sparrowcrowfarm.com/
https://sparrowcrowfarm.substack.com/ - Farm Stories
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M2pSH8og5Ho&t=1981s - self recorded recovery video
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(music credit - Brock Hewitt, Rule of Life)
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