Long Covid Podcast
@longcovidpod.bsky.social
Podcast bringing together lived experience, experts, researchers and recovery stories to help on your Long Covid & ME/CFS recovery journey.
www.LongCovidPodcast.com
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Everyone is different.
Your story and your experience are different.
Your path with be different.
But you can get there.
Multiple paths can lead to the same place.
www.LongCovidPodcast.com
Your story and your experience are different.
Your path with be different.
But you can get there.
Multiple paths can lead to the same place.
www.LongCovidPodcast.com
February 11, 2026 at 2:03 PM
Everyone is different.
Your story and your experience are different.
Your path with be different.
But you can get there.
Multiple paths can lead to the same place.
www.LongCovidPodcast.com
Your story and your experience are different.
Your path with be different.
But you can get there.
Multiple paths can lead to the same place.
www.LongCovidPodcast.com
Recovery is so often in the little things.
Where can you bring these into your life?
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Where can you bring these into your life?
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February 10, 2026 at 2:02 PM
Recovery is so often in the little things.
Where can you bring these into your life?
www.LongCovidPodcast.com
Where can you bring these into your life?
www.LongCovidPodcast.com
I speak with Dr Carissa Conrad about Vagus Nerve stimulation in recovery
- The Vagus Nerve
- Stimulating safely
- Common mistakes
**Full episodes wherever you get your pods, or at www.LongCovidPodcast.com**
Direct link to episode & transcript:
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1835170/episodes/18330113
- The Vagus Nerve
- Stimulating safely
- Common mistakes
**Full episodes wherever you get your pods, or at www.LongCovidPodcast.com**
Direct link to episode & transcript:
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1835170/episodes/18330113
February 9, 2026 at 2:02 PM
I speak with Dr Carissa Conrad about Vagus Nerve stimulation in recovery
- The Vagus Nerve
- Stimulating safely
- Common mistakes
**Full episodes wherever you get your pods, or at www.LongCovidPodcast.com**
Direct link to episode & transcript:
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1835170/episodes/18330113
- The Vagus Nerve
- Stimulating safely
- Common mistakes
**Full episodes wherever you get your pods, or at www.LongCovidPodcast.com**
Direct link to episode & transcript:
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1835170/episodes/18330113
When we become activated it can be hard to remember the things that help - that's why I recommend clients to make a list ahead of time.
What helps you when activated?
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What helps you when activated?
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February 8, 2026 at 2:01 PM
When we become activated it can be hard to remember the things that help - that's why I recommend clients to make a list ahead of time.
What helps you when activated?
www.LongCovidPodcast.com
What helps you when activated?
www.LongCovidPodcast.com
A Long Covid or ME/CFS recovery journey can be a very humbling experience - it certainly was for me. I've always been stubborn and independent.
But with Long Covid, I didn't have a choice.
Allow yourself to lean on someone else. Let go of control. Let people help.
www.LongCovidPodcast.com
But with Long Covid, I didn't have a choice.
Allow yourself to lean on someone else. Let go of control. Let people help.
www.LongCovidPodcast.com
February 7, 2026 at 2:31 PM
A Long Covid or ME/CFS recovery journey can be a very humbling experience - it certainly was for me. I've always been stubborn and independent.
But with Long Covid, I didn't have a choice.
Allow yourself to lean on someone else. Let go of control. Let people help.
www.LongCovidPodcast.com
But with Long Covid, I didn't have a choice.
Allow yourself to lean on someone else. Let go of control. Let people help.
www.LongCovidPodcast.com
I speak with Dr Carissa Conrad about Vagus Nerve stimulation devices in recovery.
- The Vagus Nerve
- Stimulating safely
- Common mistakes
**Full episodes wherever you get your pods, or at www.LongCovidPodcast.com**
Direct link:
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1835170/episodes/18330113
- The Vagus Nerve
- Stimulating safely
- Common mistakes
**Full episodes wherever you get your pods, or at www.LongCovidPodcast.com**
Direct link:
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1835170/episodes/18330113
February 6, 2026 at 2:30 PM
I speak with Dr Carissa Conrad about Vagus Nerve stimulation devices in recovery.
- The Vagus Nerve
- Stimulating safely
- Common mistakes
**Full episodes wherever you get your pods, or at www.LongCovidPodcast.com**
Direct link:
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1835170/episodes/18330113
- The Vagus Nerve
- Stimulating safely
- Common mistakes
**Full episodes wherever you get your pods, or at www.LongCovidPodcast.com**
Direct link:
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1835170/episodes/18330113
In this episode I speak with Dr Carissa Conrad about Vagus Nerve stimulation devices in recovery
- The Vagus Nerve
- Stimulating safely
- Common mistakes
**Full episodes wherever you get your pods, or at www.LongCovidPodcast.com**
Direct link:
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1835170/episodes/18330113
- The Vagus Nerve
- Stimulating safely
- Common mistakes
**Full episodes wherever you get your pods, or at www.LongCovidPodcast.com**
Direct link:
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1835170/episodes/18330113
February 5, 2026 at 2:31 PM
In this episode I speak with Dr Carissa Conrad about Vagus Nerve stimulation devices in recovery
- The Vagus Nerve
- Stimulating safely
- Common mistakes
**Full episodes wherever you get your pods, or at www.LongCovidPodcast.com**
Direct link:
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1835170/episodes/18330113
- The Vagus Nerve
- Stimulating safely
- Common mistakes
**Full episodes wherever you get your pods, or at www.LongCovidPodcast.com**
Direct link:
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1835170/episodes/18330113
Recovery feels like falling down time after time. Finding things that help, then crashing.
Finding some hope, then feeling like we've lost it.
Feeling better, then feeling worse again.
We need to keep picking ourselves up more times than we fall down.
www.LongCovidPodcast.com
Finding some hope, then feeling like we've lost it.
Feeling better, then feeling worse again.
We need to keep picking ourselves up more times than we fall down.
www.LongCovidPodcast.com
February 4, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Recovery feels like falling down time after time. Finding things that help, then crashing.
Finding some hope, then feeling like we've lost it.
Feeling better, then feeling worse again.
We need to keep picking ourselves up more times than we fall down.
www.LongCovidPodcast.com
Finding some hope, then feeling like we've lost it.
Feeling better, then feeling worse again.
We need to keep picking ourselves up more times than we fall down.
www.LongCovidPodcast.com
Recovery feels like falling down time after time. Finding things that help, then crashing.
Finding some hope, then feeling like we've lost it.
Feeling better, then feeling worse again.
We need to keep picking ourselves up more times than we fall down.
www.LongCovidPodcast.com
Finding some hope, then feeling like we've lost it.
Feeling better, then feeling worse again.
We need to keep picking ourselves up more times than we fall down.
www.LongCovidPodcast.com
February 4, 2026 at 2:13 PM
Recovery feels like falling down time after time. Finding things that help, then crashing.
Finding some hope, then feeling like we've lost it.
Feeling better, then feeling worse again.
We need to keep picking ourselves up more times than we fall down.
www.LongCovidPodcast.com
Finding some hope, then feeling like we've lost it.
Feeling better, then feeling worse again.
We need to keep picking ourselves up more times than we fall down.
www.LongCovidPodcast.com
Putting this out again to try to get as much feedback (positive/negative/neutral) as possible - research for future episode.
I won't use any names - and if you'd like to be completely anonymous then please DM me.
Any info you're willing to share is helpful!
I won't use any names - and if you'd like to be completely anonymous then please DM me.
Any info you're willing to share is helpful!
February 3, 2026 at 2:28 PM
Putting this out again to try to get as much feedback (positive/negative/neutral) as possible - research for future episode.
I won't use any names - and if you'd like to be completely anonymous then please DM me.
Any info you're willing to share is helpful!
I won't use any names - and if you'd like to be completely anonymous then please DM me.
Any info you're willing to share is helpful!
Putting this out again to try to get as much feedback (positive/negative/neutral) as possible - research for future episode.
I won't use any names - and if you'd like to be completely anonymous then please DM me.
Any info you're willing to share is helpful!
I won't use any names - and if you'd like to be completely anonymous then please DM me.
Any info you're willing to share is helpful!
February 3, 2026 at 2:01 PM
Putting this out again to try to get as much feedback (positive/negative/neutral) as possible - research for future episode.
I won't use any names - and if you'd like to be completely anonymous then please DM me.
Any info you're willing to share is helpful!
I won't use any names - and if you'd like to be completely anonymous then please DM me.
Any info you're willing to share is helpful!
I welcome back Michelle Irving to discuss
- what career means
- why we can think about it at any stage in recovery
- career & chronic map
**Full episodes wherever you get your pods, or www.LongCovidPodcast.com**
Direct episode & transcript:
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1835170/episodes/18570725
- what career means
- why we can think about it at any stage in recovery
- career & chronic map
**Full episodes wherever you get your pods, or www.LongCovidPodcast.com**
Direct episode & transcript:
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1835170/episodes/18570725
February 2, 2026 at 2:02 PM
I welcome back Michelle Irving to discuss
- what career means
- why we can think about it at any stage in recovery
- career & chronic map
**Full episodes wherever you get your pods, or www.LongCovidPodcast.com**
Direct episode & transcript:
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1835170/episodes/18570725
- what career means
- why we can think about it at any stage in recovery
- career & chronic map
**Full episodes wherever you get your pods, or www.LongCovidPodcast.com**
Direct episode & transcript:
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1835170/episodes/18570725
Calming our nervous system is calming the stress-danger response & bringing ourselves into rest & digest. This is where our body is able to function.
A regulated nervous system (a process which takes time & practise) will surf the waves of life.
www.LongCovidPodcast.com/workwithme
A regulated nervous system (a process which takes time & practise) will surf the waves of life.
www.LongCovidPodcast.com/workwithme
February 1, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Calming our nervous system is calming the stress-danger response & bringing ourselves into rest & digest. This is where our body is able to function.
A regulated nervous system (a process which takes time & practise) will surf the waves of life.
www.LongCovidPodcast.com/workwithme
A regulated nervous system (a process which takes time & practise) will surf the waves of life.
www.LongCovidPodcast.com/workwithme
Introducing myself!
If you want to know more about my work as a Breathing, Nervous System & recovery coach you can do so here: www.LongCovidPodcast.com/workwithme
If you want to know more about my work as a Breathing, Nervous System & recovery coach you can do so here: www.LongCovidPodcast.com/workwithme
January 31, 2026 at 2:48 PM
Introducing myself!
If you want to know more about my work as a Breathing, Nervous System & recovery coach you can do so here: www.LongCovidPodcast.com/workwithme
If you want to know more about my work as a Breathing, Nervous System & recovery coach you can do so here: www.LongCovidPodcast.com/workwithme
This month started with episode 200 - and setting intentions for the day, week or even year.
I was then joined by Lily to share more info on weight and nutrition in recovery.
And lastly, Michelle returned to share another map - this time on career.
What were your faves?
www.LongCovidPodcast.com
I was then joined by Lily to share more info on weight and nutrition in recovery.
And lastly, Michelle returned to share another map - this time on career.
What were your faves?
www.LongCovidPodcast.com
January 31, 2026 at 2:30 PM
This month started with episode 200 - and setting intentions for the day, week or even year.
I was then joined by Lily to share more info on weight and nutrition in recovery.
And lastly, Michelle returned to share another map - this time on career.
What were your faves?
www.LongCovidPodcast.com
I was then joined by Lily to share more info on weight and nutrition in recovery.
And lastly, Michelle returned to share another map - this time on career.
What were your faves?
www.LongCovidPodcast.com
I welcome back Michelle Irving to the pod to discuss
- what career means
- why we can think about it at any stage in recovery
- career & chronic map
**Full eps where you get your pods, or www.LongCovidPodcast.com**
Direct episode & transcript
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1835170/episodes/18570725
- what career means
- why we can think about it at any stage in recovery
- career & chronic map
**Full eps where you get your pods, or www.LongCovidPodcast.com**
Direct episode & transcript
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1835170/episodes/18570725
January 30, 2026 at 2:02 PM
I welcome back Michelle Irving to the pod to discuss
- what career means
- why we can think about it at any stage in recovery
- career & chronic map
**Full eps where you get your pods, or www.LongCovidPodcast.com**
Direct episode & transcript
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1835170/episodes/18570725
- what career means
- why we can think about it at any stage in recovery
- career & chronic map
**Full eps where you get your pods, or www.LongCovidPodcast.com**
Direct episode & transcript
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1835170/episodes/18570725
I welcome back Michelle Irving to discuss
- what career means
- why we can think about it at any stage in recovery
- career & chronic map
**Full episodes wherever you get your pods, or www.LongCovidPodcast.com**
Direct to episode & transcript
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1835170/episodes/18570725
- what career means
- why we can think about it at any stage in recovery
- career & chronic map
**Full episodes wherever you get your pods, or www.LongCovidPodcast.com**
Direct to episode & transcript
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1835170/episodes/18570725
January 29, 2026 at 2:03 PM
I welcome back Michelle Irving to discuss
- what career means
- why we can think about it at any stage in recovery
- career & chronic map
**Full episodes wherever you get your pods, or www.LongCovidPodcast.com**
Direct to episode & transcript
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1835170/episodes/18570725
- what career means
- why we can think about it at any stage in recovery
- career & chronic map
**Full episodes wherever you get your pods, or www.LongCovidPodcast.com**
Direct to episode & transcript
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1835170/episodes/18570725
When I was sick with Long Covid I spent a lot of time fighting against the illness, acceptance, myself.
I was holding onto a lot of stuff. And being kinder to myself was important. To stop fighting and accept myself in that moment. In that moment- not forever!!
www.LongCovidPodcast.com
I was holding onto a lot of stuff. And being kinder to myself was important. To stop fighting and accept myself in that moment. In that moment- not forever!!
www.LongCovidPodcast.com
January 28, 2026 at 2:40 PM
When I was sick with Long Covid I spent a lot of time fighting against the illness, acceptance, myself.
I was holding onto a lot of stuff. And being kinder to myself was important. To stop fighting and accept myself in that moment. In that moment- not forever!!
www.LongCovidPodcast.com
I was holding onto a lot of stuff. And being kinder to myself was important. To stop fighting and accept myself in that moment. In that moment- not forever!!
www.LongCovidPodcast.com
When I was sick with Long Covid I spent a lot of time fighting everything.
I was holding onto a lot of stuff. And being kinder to myself was important. To stop fighting and accept myself in that moment. In that moment- not forever!!
www.LongCovidPodcast.com
I was holding onto a lot of stuff. And being kinder to myself was important. To stop fighting and accept myself in that moment. In that moment- not forever!!
www.LongCovidPodcast.com
January 28, 2026 at 2:30 PM
When I was sick with Long Covid I spent a lot of time fighting everything.
I was holding onto a lot of stuff. And being kinder to myself was important. To stop fighting and accept myself in that moment. In that moment- not forever!!
www.LongCovidPodcast.com
I was holding onto a lot of stuff. And being kinder to myself was important. To stop fighting and accept myself in that moment. In that moment- not forever!!
www.LongCovidPodcast.com
Recovery IS possible - people are recovering. But it's far from easy - in fact it's by far the hardest thing I've ever done.
I share my journey (& others) because I know how important it is to know that it's possible when you're in those low moments.
www.LongCovidPodcast.com
I share my journey (& others) because I know how important it is to know that it's possible when you're in those low moments.
www.LongCovidPodcast.com
January 27, 2026 at 3:34 PM
Recovery IS possible - people are recovering. But it's far from easy - in fact it's by far the hardest thing I've ever done.
I share my journey (& others) because I know how important it is to know that it's possible when you're in those low moments.
www.LongCovidPodcast.com
I share my journey (& others) because I know how important it is to know that it's possible when you're in those low moments.
www.LongCovidPodcast.com
So excited to welcome back Lily Spechler - @LongCovidDietitian
- why weight changes
- when it can be a problem
- how we can manage weight
**Full episodes wherever you get your podcasts, or at www.LongCovidPodcast.com**
Direct link to episode & transcript: www.buzzsprout.com/1835170/epis...
- why weight changes
- when it can be a problem
- how we can manage weight
**Full episodes wherever you get your podcasts, or at www.LongCovidPodcast.com**
Direct link to episode & transcript: www.buzzsprout.com/1835170/epis...
January 26, 2026 at 2:19 PM
So excited to welcome back Lily Spechler - @LongCovidDietitian
- why weight changes
- when it can be a problem
- how we can manage weight
**Full episodes wherever you get your podcasts, or at www.LongCovidPodcast.com**
Direct link to episode & transcript: www.buzzsprout.com/1835170/epis...
- why weight changes
- when it can be a problem
- how we can manage weight
**Full episodes wherever you get your podcasts, or at www.LongCovidPodcast.com**
Direct link to episode & transcript: www.buzzsprout.com/1835170/epis...
With something like Long Covid or ME/CFS, we often find ourselves with a lot of heavy and uncomfortable emotions.
Crying can be a great way of releasing that pressure.
It helps to regulate our nervous system, rebalance hormones and also helps us to release toxins from the body!
Crying can be a great way of releasing that pressure.
It helps to regulate our nervous system, rebalance hormones and also helps us to release toxins from the body!
January 25, 2026 at 3:46 PM
With something like Long Covid or ME/CFS, we often find ourselves with a lot of heavy and uncomfortable emotions.
Crying can be a great way of releasing that pressure.
It helps to regulate our nervous system, rebalance hormones and also helps us to release toxins from the body!
Crying can be a great way of releasing that pressure.
It helps to regulate our nervous system, rebalance hormones and also helps us to release toxins from the body!
Putting this out again to try to get as much feedback (positive/negative/neutral) as possible - research for future episode.
I won't use any names - and if you'd like to be completely anonymous then please DM me.
Any info you're willing to share is helpful!
I won't use any names - and if you'd like to be completely anonymous then please DM me.
Any info you're willing to share is helpful!
January 24, 2026 at 2:23 PM
Putting this out again to try to get as much feedback (positive/negative/neutral) as possible - research for future episode.
I won't use any names - and if you'd like to be completely anonymous then please DM me.
Any info you're willing to share is helpful!
I won't use any names - and if you'd like to be completely anonymous then please DM me.
Any info you're willing to share is helpful!
So excited to welcome back Lily Spechler - @LongCovidDietitian
- why weight changes
- when it can be a problem
- how we can manage weight
**Full episodes wherever you get your podcasts, or at www.LongCovidPodcast.com**
Direct link to episode & transcript: www.buzzsprout.com/1835170/epis...
- why weight changes
- when it can be a problem
- how we can manage weight
**Full episodes wherever you get your podcasts, or at www.LongCovidPodcast.com**
Direct link to episode & transcript: www.buzzsprout.com/1835170/epis...
January 23, 2026 at 2:17 PM
So excited to welcome back Lily Spechler - @LongCovidDietitian
- why weight changes
- when it can be a problem
- how we can manage weight
**Full episodes wherever you get your podcasts, or at www.LongCovidPodcast.com**
Direct link to episode & transcript: www.buzzsprout.com/1835170/epis...
- why weight changes
- when it can be a problem
- how we can manage weight
**Full episodes wherever you get your podcasts, or at www.LongCovidPodcast.com**
Direct link to episode & transcript: www.buzzsprout.com/1835170/epis...
So excited to welcome back Lily Spechler - @LongCovidDietitian - to discuss weight changes
- why weight changes
- when it can be a problem
- how to manage weight
**Full episodes wherever you get your podcasts, or at www.LongCovidPodcast.com**
Direct link www.buzzsprout.com/1835170/epis...
- why weight changes
- when it can be a problem
- how to manage weight
**Full episodes wherever you get your podcasts, or at www.LongCovidPodcast.com**
Direct link www.buzzsprout.com/1835170/epis...
January 22, 2026 at 2:39 PM
So excited to welcome back Lily Spechler - @LongCovidDietitian - to discuss weight changes
- why weight changes
- when it can be a problem
- how to manage weight
**Full episodes wherever you get your podcasts, or at www.LongCovidPodcast.com**
Direct link www.buzzsprout.com/1835170/epis...
- why weight changes
- when it can be a problem
- how to manage weight
**Full episodes wherever you get your podcasts, or at www.LongCovidPodcast.com**
Direct link www.buzzsprout.com/1835170/epis...