Long Covid Podcast

Welcome to a milestone episode! In the 200th episode of the Long Covid Podcast, Jackie Baxter rings in 2026 by sharing personal reflections on the journey so far and the evolution of the podcast from its origins during her own recovery from Long Covid.Jackie explores:Lessons learned from recovery, including resilience, adapting to life’s unpredictability, and the importance of grace in setbacks.The difference between goals and intentions, with practical, science-backed advice on setting gentle, adaptable intentions to support healing and emotional well-being.A guided exercise to help you set your own intention for the day, with tips on grounding your intention and celebrating even small shifts.Gratitude for the vibrant community of listeners, guests, and supporters who have accompanied the podcast on this journey.Plus:Jackie discusses the science behind intentions—how they can help filter what matters, regulate emotions, and encourage sustainable habits.She encourages listeners to reflect on and share their own intentions for the new year.Action Items:Be sure to check the links below for free Insight Timer tracks for intention setting.Stay tuned for more inspiring guests and stories in upcoming episodes.Thank you for being part of this journey! I wish you all a gentle January and a joyful 2026.Connect:Share your intentions or feedback by commenting on social media, sending fan mail, or emailing via the links below.Links:Setting an Intention for Healing (nature sounds): https://insig.ht/HtxqFUsWTZbSetting an Intention for Healing - shorter version with music): https://insig.ht/fcqF48xWTZbQuick intention setting (with gentle music): https://insig.ht/dPxkBUlWTZb Subscribe for weekly episodes and join our community of support, learning, and shared humanity.Message the podcast! - questions will be answered on my youtube channel :) Support the show~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~The Long Covid Podcast is self-produced & self funded. If you enjoy what you hear and are able to, please Buy me a coffee or purchase a mug to help cover costsTranscripts available on individual episodes herewww.LongCovidPodcast.comFacebook Instagram Twitter Facebook Creativity GroupSubscribe to mailing listI love to hear from you, via socials or LongCovidPodcast@gmail.com**Disclaimer - you should not rely on any medical information contained in this Podcast and related materials in making medical, health-related or other decisions. Please consult a doctor or other health professional**

Creativity doesn’t just reflect our lives; it reshapes them when everything else feels fixed. I close the year by handing the mic to artists, writers, and makers whose work was forged in the long shadow of Long Covid & ME/CFS —and whose voices light the way forward. If you’ve been searching for proof that small creative acts matter, this collection is your sign. If a line, chord, or colour stayed with you, let me know which moment moved you most. If you'd like to be part of next year's episode, get in touch!Links: Website Creativity Page Join "Long Covid & ME/CFS Healing through Creativity" FB groupKirsten Mallyon Website Substack Insta & FB Fiona Lehn WebsiteMateo - "Covid is Stoopid" Long Covid Kids Choir Rollercoaster videoPaula InstaJasmine Laws Portfolio & Opening ExtractGerben's documentary about grief & song video  Message the podcast! - questions will be answered on my youtube channel :) For more information about Long Covid Breathing courses & workshops, please check out LongCovidBreathing.com (music credit - Brock Hewitt, Rule of Life) Support the show~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~The Long Covid Podcast is self-produced & self funded. If you enjoy what you hear and are able to, please Buy me a coffee or purchase a mug to help cover costsTranscripts available on individual episodes herewww.LongCovidPodcast.comFacebook Instagram Twitter Facebook Creativity GroupSubscribe to mailing listI love to hear from you, via socials or LongCovidPodcast@gmail.com**Disclaimer - you should not rely on any medical information contained in this Podcast and related materials in making medical, health-related or other decisions. Please consult a doctor or other health professional**

We go from theory to practice on beliefs and recovery, building a daily framework that protects mindset, reduces flare spirals, and turns small wins into lasting change. Practical tools include proof journaling, identity shifts, nervous system regulation, and curating what you let in.• building a symptom and activity proof journal• reframing setbacks as feedback not failure• identity-based habits to support healing• managing physiology first with breath• countering nocebo and fear narratives• curating social media and inputs• progress not perfection through tiny choices• making recovery actions feel good to repeat• faster bouncebacks and long-term resiliencePart 1 of this discussion is HERELinks: CFS Recovery Stories: https://cfsunravelled.com/me-cfs-recovery-stories-patient-me-cfs-stories-with-a-difference/      ANS REWIRE Free Lessons:  https://ansrewire.com/info-request/Message the podcast! - questions will be answered on my youtube channel :) For more information about Long Covid Breathing courses & workshops, please check out LongCovidBreathing.com (music credit - Brock Hewitt, Rule of Life) Support the show~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~The Long Covid Podcast is self-produced & self funded. If you enjoy what you hear and are able to, please Buy me a coffee or purchase a mug to help cover costsTranscripts available on individual episodes herewww.LongCovidPodcast.comFacebook Instagram Twitter Facebook Creativity GroupSubscribe to mailing listI love to hear from you, via socials or LongCovidPodcast@gmail.com**Disclaimer - you should not rely on any medical information contained in this Podcast and related materials in making medical, health-related or other decisions. Please consult a doctor or other health professional**

Join Dan Neufer, author of CFS Unraveled and creator of the ANS Rewire program, as he delves into the powerful influence of belief on healing from Long Covid and ME/CFS. He emphasizes that belief isn't just magical thinking; it's grounded in evidence and drives action. Discover why consistency and self-compassion are crucial for recovery, the importance of distinguishing acceptance from resignation, and how negative narratives can hold you back. Dan also shares insights on neuroplasticity and the significance of small wins in fostering momentum.

In this discussion, Edmarie Guzman-Velez, a former Harvard researcher and now assistant professor, and Rudy Tanzi, a prominent neurology professor at Harvard, delve into a clinical trial on nicotinamide riboside (NR) for Long Covid symptoms. They explore how NAD+, crucial for cellular energy, may be depleted by COVID, leading to fatigue and cognitive issues. Remarkably, the trial showed a threefold rise in NAD+, with improvements in fatigue, sleep, and mood. Caution is advised on dosing, emphasizing the need for medical oversight.

I am joined by Katie Brennan & Andrea Henkel Burke to share Katie’s Long Covid recovery, how nervous system work unlocked capacity, and why an Olympian’s playbook of pacing, breath, joint maps and cognitive drills can fit chronic illness. The theme is small, smart inputs that prevent crashes and build a stronger baseline.• early symptoms, second infection and severe brain fog• switching from push-through to deliberate pacing• vagus nerve, breath and eye movement drills• athlete mindset applied to recovery• gentle mobility plus cognitive tasks for safer gains• stacking tiny wins to raise baseline capacity• diet shifts for gut health and lower inflammation• redefining recovery through daily function and humour• practical advice to start small and self-assessConnect with Katie & Andrea: ThriveNinety Website: www.thriveninety.com Recovery Kitchen Essentials book: https://www.thriveninety.com/recovery-kitchen Message the podcast! - questions will be answered on my youtube channel :) For more information about Long Covid Breathing courses & workshops, please check out LongCovidBreathing.com (music credit - Brock Hewitt, Rule of Life) Support the show~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~The Long Covid Podcast is self-produced & self funded. If you enjoy what you hear and are able to, please Buy me a coffee or purchase a mug to help cover costsTranscripts available on individual episodes herewww.LongCovidPodcast.comFacebook Instagram Twitter Facebook Creativity GroupSubscribe to mailing listI love to hear from you, via socials or LongCovidPodcast@gmail.com**Disclaimer - you should not rely on any medical information contained in this Podcast and related materials in making medical, health-related or other decisions. Please consult a doctor or other health professional**

Ivor Clark, a Long Covid survivor and author, shares his transformative 15-month recovery journey. He discusses navigating the complexities of pacing, breathwork, and hyperbaric oxygen therapy after a COVID infection combined with a UTI. Ivor highlights the critical role of a supportive GP and the importance of self-advocacy. He emphasizes the value of structured routines, gradual return to work, and the mindset shift from illness to rebuilding confidence. Expect insights on practical strategies that foster resilience and well-being.

Explore the transformative idea of reclaiming agency in your recovery journey by seeing yourself as the pilot, not just a passenger. Discover the importance of micro-agency through small daily choices that nurture your well-being. Learn how sensory grounding techniques can create a safer environment and support emotional stability. Jackie emphasizes the power of rewriting your inner narrative and establishing boundaries to enhance healing. With practical tips on navigating setbacks, this episode offers validation and encouragement for anyone facing health challenges.

In this enlightening conversation, Kelly George, a recovery coach and former professor, shares her inspiring journey from debilitating Long Covid to reclaiming her identity. She discusses the vital role of pacing and activity management in her recovery, as well as the profound impact of community support and being listened to. Kelly highlights the challenges of isolation and relationship dynamics during her illness while offering practical advice on preventing crashes and redefining recovery. Her story is a testament to resilience and the power of finding hope in messy progress.

Dr. Leo Galland, a seasoned Internal Medicine Specialist with over 40 years of experience, dives deep into the complexities of Long COVID. He introduces the 'Web of Long COVID,' outlining ten interconnected strands that reveal the illness's mechanics, including ACE2 enzyme damage and mitochondrial dysfunction. Dr. Galland emphasizes the need for personalized, multi-step treatment approaches, linking long COVID to historical post-viral syndromes. He also discusses the significance of individual health history, emphasizing recovery is achievable through tailored interventions.