On the Couch is a weekly video series where Dr Tracie Rogers discusses a range of mental health issues with helping professionals in Trinidad and Tobago. At Wholeness and Wellness, we work with couples to help them build healthy relationships. Learn more at www.wholenessandwellnesscounselling.com or calling us at 347-1042.
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The Podcast by and for Long Covid sufferers. Long Covid is estimated to affect at least 1 in 5 people infected with Covid-19. Many of these people were fit & healthy, many were successfully managing other conditions. Some people recover within a few months, but there are many who have been suffering for much much longer. Although there is currently no "cure" for Long Covid, and the millions of people still ill have been searching for answers for a long time, in this podcast I hope to explo ...
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184 - Brain Health Breakthrough with Dr Henry Mahncke & Dr Gitendra Uswatte
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1:00:52Dr. Henry Mahncke and Dr. Gitendra Uswatte share groundbreaking research on using brain plasticity principles to treat Long Covid brain fog through a comprehensive approach combining cognitive processing speed training, real-world skill practice, and personalized cognitive rehabilitation strategies. • Neuroplasticity is the brain's ability to chang…
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183 - Strength in Vulnerability: Theresa's Recovery Story
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52:44In this episode, Jackie is joined by Theresa Aristarco who shares her Long Covid recovery story. Theresa's journey from an active software engineer to battling long-haul COVID Navigating complex medical challenges and invisible symptoms The critical role of mental health in recovery Overcoming vestibular issues and physical limitations Finding hope…
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182 - Finding Rest in a World That Never Stops - Karen's Recovery Story
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46:32Karen Wright from Sage Health and Wellness shares her powerful recovery story from Long COVID, offering hope and practical wisdom for those still struggling with chronic illness. • Karen was a busy NHS physiotherapist involved in developing Long COVID services before becoming ill herself in autumn 2021 • Her severe case left her unable to speak at …
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181 - Dr David Putrino - The Multifaceted Approach to Long Covid Recovery
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1:01:02Dr. David Putrino shares his expertise on Long Covid, approaching it through the lens of comprehensive rehabilitation and personalized medicine rather than one-size-fits-all treatments. He explains how identifying the specific drivers behind common symptoms leads to more effective intervention strategies. • Rehabilitation medicine encompasses far m…
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180 - Jules Rogers - The Art of Saying No: Why Boundaries Matter in Healing
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42:45Jules Rogers returns to the podcast to discuss the essential role of boundaries in chronic illness recovery and everyday wellbeing, sharing how learning to protect our energy can be transformative. • Boundaries are conscious protections we put in place to maintain our energy and ensure we're not giving beyond what feels right • Different types incl…
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179 - Dr David Clarke - Decoding Your Body's Secret Language
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58:06Dr. David Clarke shares his 40-year journey as a medical consultant specializing in neuroplastic conditions—real physical symptoms generated by the brain in response to stress, trauma, or emotional challenges. He explains how these conditions affect 20% of adults and 40% of doctor visits, yet remain frequently misdiagnosed despite being highly trea…
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178 - Rebuilding Safety: from Couch to Mountains - Alisha's Recovery Story
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46:24Alishia shares her powerful Long Covid recovery journey—from a highly active farm worker to being couch-bound for over a year, and ultimately back to health through finding safety in her body. • Worked long weeks in manual farm labour & enjoyed being active before catching Covid in 2020 • Experienced extreme anxiety, heart palpitations, shortness o…
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177 - The Stool with Four Legs: Rachel's Long Covid Recovery
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48:17Rachel Rock shares her powerful Long Covid recovery story, detailing her journey from initial illness to healing through understanding and supporting her autonomic nervous system. • Contracted COVID in May 2022 & developed long COVID whilst attempting to train for a cycling event • Discovered she was experiencing Dysautonomia & significant blood pr…
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176 - When Your Body Becomes a Stranger: One Man's Path Back to Health
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47:58Karl Robottom shares his remarkable journey from Long Covid symptoms to running marathons, offering hope and practical insights for those still struggling with the condition. • Former PE teacher whose active lifestyle was completely derailed by Long Covid despite having only mild initial Covid symptoms • Experienced breathlessness, severe fatigue, …
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175 - Jackie dives into Cold Water Immersion
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34:58Cold water immersion - friend or foe? One of the things that helped Jackie the most in her recovery - cold water immersion - and one of the most commonly asked questions from listeners. But it doesn't work well for everyone. In this episode, Jackie dives into the science behind the power of cold water, as well as discussing her own expertise and he…
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174 - Uroš Čimžar - From Crisis to Rebirth: One Man's Journey Through Long Covid
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55:13Uroš shares his inspiring recovery journey from long COVID, revealing how addressing hidden emotional patterns and learning self-compassion transformed not only his health but his entire approach to life. • Prior to illness, Uroš appeared to be living his best life following a 15-month sabbatical, with a fitness routine and new career mentoring ent…
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173 - Diana Driscoll - Healing PoTS and Dysautonomia: From Patient to Pioneer
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49:22Dr. Diana Driscoll shares her remarkable journey from bedridden POTS patient to pioneering medical researcher developing treatments for autonomic dysfunction. Motivated by her own ten-year battle with post-viral dysautonomia and her children's similar struggles, she created patented solutions when conventional medicine offered no answers. • POTS is…
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172 - Jo Thomas - Overcoming the Curse of "Recovery Perfection"
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50:06Recovery doesn't have to be perfect to be effective, and sometimes the very quest for perfect recovery can keep us stuck in our healing journey. Jo Thomas shares her personal experience with overcoming POTS and chronic fatigue, highlighting how shifting mindsets and letting go of perfectionism accelerated her healing process. • Jo's recovery journe…
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171 - Light Switch Recovery: Aaron's Story of When Reinfection Leads to Healing
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50:53Aaron West shares his remarkable two-and-a-half-year journey with Long COVID and his unexpected path to recovery. From being a highly athletic cyclist who once rode across South Carolina in a single day to becoming bedbound with debilitating symptoms, his story demonstrates that recovery is possible—sometimes in the most unexpected ways. • Previous…
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170 - Amy Mooney - "Flipping the Iceberg" - What if everything you thought about recovery is underwater?
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51:05Amy Mooney shares her unique perspective as both an occupational therapist and caregiver to her daughter with ME-CFS, revealing essential insights about rest, recovery, and meaningful approaches to chronic illness management. • 25 years of occupational therapy experience transformed by caring for her daughter with ME-CFS for the past decade • Learn…
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169 - The Roots Below: Five Essential Themes for Long Covid Recovery
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24:14Jackie explores recovery themes in today's episode, as she identifies five key themes that emerge across different healing journeys: consistency in daily practices, mindset that fosters healing, understanding what's happening in your body, building personal strategies, and creating a healing environment. • Consistency means showing up daily for pra…
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168 - The Rebound Method - Rachael shares how to safely start to move your body!
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51:57Rachael's inspiring journey through long COVID showcases the resilience of the human spirit in the face of ongoing symptoms and challenges. The episode delves into her unique recovery strategies, including her tailored exercise protocols designed specifically for individuals battling long COVID, emphasising the importance of consistency, adaptabili…
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167 - Reclaiming Health and Hope with Dr. Teitelbaum
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49:03We explore the complexities of long COVID and the energy crisis it creates in the body, with Dr Jacob Teitelbaum sharing insights from his own struggles and professional experience. Listeners will find practical advice on mindset, nutrition, and treatment options essential for recovery. • Discussion on the energy crisis and its impact on health • O…
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166 - "I'm Not Broken": Finding a New Perspective on Illness with Rebecca Tolin
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50:31Rebecca Tolin shares her transformative journey from chronic illness to recovery and self-discovery. Her insights into the mind-body connection, the impact of trauma on health, and the importance of self-compassion offer listeners a path toward healing. • Introduction to Rebecca's journey with ME/CFS • The effect trauma has on physical health • Sea…
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165 - Overcoming Long COVID: Lizzie's Journey to Recovery and Resilience
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53:50Lizzie shares her heartfelt journey through Long COVID, detailing the challenges she faced as well as the strategies that eventually led her to recovery. By embracing the importance of rest, celebrating small victories, and gaining knowledge about her condition, she transformed her approach to health and wellness. • Lizzie's active life before cont…
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164 - The Art of Listening & Validating in Healthcare with Clayton Powers
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1:01:31Discover the transformative journey of Clayton Powers, a dedicated doctor of physical therapy who transitioned from orthopedic and musculoskeletal issues to specializing in complex conditions like ME/CFS, PoTS, and Long Covid. Clayton's PoTS rehabilitation showcases continuous learning and collaboration with experts. Telehealth is vital for Long Co…
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163 - Immune Boosting Strategies for Chronic Illness with Carrie Bailey part 2
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49:20Long Covid recovery can be significantly influenced by personalised nutrition and the right supplement regimen. Carrie Bailey shares essential insights into the importance of B vitamins, Vitamin C, zinc, and herbs in supporting the immune system and overall health recovery, emphasising bio-individuality and the need for tailored approaches. • Carri…
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162 - The Interconnected Body: Functional Nutrition & Healing with Carrie Bailey - part 1
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47:50Exploring the connections between gut health and long COVID, we discuss how nutrition can significantly impact recovery. With insights from Carrie Bailey, a functional nutritionist, we cover topics such as mental health, pathogen influence, optimal diets, and the importance of digestion in healing. • Discussion on Carrie's health journey and challe…
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161 - Dr. Raymond Perrin on Pathways to Recovery - part 2
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18:39Long COVID presents a multi-faceted challenge that requires a comprehensive approach for effective treatment. Dr Raymond Perrin explores how lymphatic drainage through his unique technique can help alleviate symptoms and support long-term recovery. This is part 2 of this conversation - hear part 1 HERE • Understanding the significance of the lympha…
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160 - Dr. Raymond Perrin Breakthroughs in the Lymphatic System - part 1
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40:16This enlightening episode features Dr. Raymond Perrin as he discusses the intricate connections between the sympathetic nervous system and chronic conditions like Long Covid and ME-CFS. With his unique Perrin Technique, he highlights the importance of understanding the body's drainage systems to promote healing and recovery. • Introduction of Dr. R…
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159 - Jackie's 2024 Reflections - Journey to self-worth & inner peace
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11:28Have you ever found that life’s greatest lessons often come when we least expect them? Join me on a journey of introspection and creativity as I uncover the hidden gifts of spontaneity and presence, especially in the face of challenges like long COVID. The delicate balance between meticulous planning and letting life unfold naturally, insights into…
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158 - Creativity 2024: Transformative Stories of Resilience and Connection Through Art
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41:23Discover the power of art through stories of creative expression while navigating Long COVID & ME/CFS. Anna finds clarity through free-flow writing & Emma's journey with poetry & digital painting offers hope amid adversity, highlighting how art can foster resilience & personal growth Olga's online "hibernation sessions" forge community bonds even i…
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157 - Ellen Alden's Recovery: Navigating Long Covid and Finding Resilience
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40:22What happens when your lively world comes to a sudden standstill? Ellen Alden takes us on an emotional & enlightening journey through her experience with Long Covid. Once filled with exercise, creative writing, and community involvement, Ellen's active lifestyle faced a challenging pause after a family gathering left her with lingering symptoms. Sh…
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156 - Nadyne McKie - Empowering Caregivers and Children Through Compassion and Play
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53:57When Nadyne McKie, a psychotherapist and yoga therapist, first faced the challenges of Long COVID with her own child, it was a journey that reshaped her understanding of care. Join us as she shares not only her professional insights but also her personal story, offering a unique perspective on the emotional burdens carried by families navigating th…
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155 - Nadyne McKie - Embracing Kindness on the Healing Journey
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48:27Have you ever felt the weight of an unexpected life challenge shift your entire perspective? Join me & Nadyne McKie, who combines her unique blend of psychotherapy, yoga therapy, and breathing coaching to guide those navigating the turbulent waters of Long Covid. Nadyne opens up about her personal journey; how her own experiences & those of her chi…
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154 - Sean Moran's Healing Journey from Chronic Fatigue
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44:17Join us as we hear from Sean Moran, who opens up about his relentless battle with chronic fatigue syndrome since 2012. Dive deep into Sean's world of endless trials ranging from vitamin C intravenous therapy to unconventional methods like acupuncture and homeopathy. His story is one of unwavering hope and resilience, steering him through years of h…
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153 - Dr Amir Hadanny - Hyperbaric Solutions to Long Covid Challenges
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51:45What if you could harness the power of oxygen to heal the brain? Uncover the potential of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) with Dr. Amir Haddany, a leading neurosurgeon and hyperbaric medicine expert. Dr. Haddany takes us through his research since 2008, sharing how HBOT is transforming treatment for neurological conditions like traumatic brain inj…
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152 - Jenny Adams - Embracing Self-Compassion: Navigating ADHD, Perfectionism, and Chronic Illness
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54:34Ever wondered how the traits of ADHD intersect with perfectionism & chronic illness? Jenny Adams returns to offer insights into the intricate dance between trauma, perfectionism, & health challenges. We unravel how ADHD manifests uniquely in women & discuss the crucial need to recognize these traits to better support those managing chronic illnesse…
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151 - Dr. Lydia Knutson's Chiropractic Approach to Long Covid
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57:59What if a gentle touch could ignite your body's natural healing abilities? Join us as we sit down with Dr. Lydia Knutson, a pioneer in chiropractic care, to uncover the secrets of her Axial Stability Method (ASM) which marries low-force chiropractic techniques with Eastern energy medicine, offering new hope to those suffering from long COVID and ot…
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Could recognizing stress, perfectionism, and a relentless work ethic have unknowingly contributed to my journey with Long Covid? This episode, inspired by a listener's question, takes you through my personal exploration of self-blame and recovery, emphasizing the importance of acknowledging lifestyle factors that play into our health. We'll uncover…
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149 - Resilience and Recovery: Dr. Eleanor Stein on Navigating Chronic Illness and Long Covid
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1:00:34Dr. Eleanor Stein's journey is one of resilience and transformation and her story is both personal and powerful. Dr. Stein shares how her experiences have shaped her approach to patient care and education. Her insights into societal myths around illness & recovery offer a refreshing perspective, especially for those navigating the complexities of l…
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148 - Dan Neuffer - Balance, Resilience & how we can prioritise recovery
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45:34Episode 148 of the Long Covid Podcast is the second in this two-part series with Dan Neuffer. Dan is a coach working with people with Long Covid & ME/CFS. He is also an author of "CFS Unravelled" and has developed the "ANS Rewire" Program which has been mentioned by some others on the podcast previously. In this episode we dive into What does recov…
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147 - Dan Neuffer - How can we build & ensure resilience in our recoveries?
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48:47Episode 147 of the Long Covid Podcast is the first of a two-part series with Dan Neuffer. Dan is a coach working with people with Long Covid & ME/CFS. He is also an author of "CFS Unravelled" and has developed the "ANS Rewire" Program which has been mentioned by some others on the podcast previously. In this episode we dive into How is recovery pos…
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146 - Dr Becca Kennedy - Chronic Pain & Fatigue Doctor
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52:07In episode 146 I speak to the fabulous Dr. Becca Kennedy, a family medicine physician, who discusses her approach to treating chronic pain and fatigue using evidence-based neuroscience. She emphasizes the mind-body connection, explaining that many medically unexplained symptoms are due to brain signaling rather than structural damage. Kennedy highl…
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Episode 145 of the Long Covid Podcast is a chat with Jenny Adams who is here to share her recovery story! We chat through her illness, the things that helped her and the lessons she has learned. We also discuss the work Jenny is doing now, and the links to work with her are below. Free workshop sign up: https://jenny-adams-f409.mykajabi.com/moreene…
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Episode 144 of the Long Covid Podcast is a chat with Dr Sarah about her recovery from Long Covid. Sarah tells of her experiences with Covid and her route to Long Covid, as well as some of the things she found that helped. Sarah takes us through her "6 pillars of wellness" that she developed to help her recover - these 6 areas which she thinks are i…
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143 - David Joffe - Overcoming Sleep Challenges in Long Covid Patients
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55:10Unlock the secrets to better sleep and enhanced well-being in our latest episode featuring David Joffe, a leading expert in respiratory and sleep medicine. You'll gain valuable insights into the intricate roles of slow-wave and REM sleep, crucial for both physical restoration and cognitive functions like memory consolidation. David shares his exten…
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In episode 142 of the Long Covid Podcast, Jackie takes to the mic to explore her thoughts on Some Things, including almost 3 years since she started the podcast, why boundaries and self-care are so important and more. My youtube channel and the "Ask Jaxter" playlist Long Covid Breathing - see what I have created with Vikki and how you can join our …
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141 - Todd Davenport - a deep dive into Post-Exertional Malaise (PEM)
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51:14Episode 141 of the Long Covid Podcast is a chat with the fabulous Todd Davenport - physio & exercise scientist specialing in Long Covid, MECFS & Post-exertional Malaise. We take a dive into PEM, some of the science behind it and some things that can help avoid & mitigate it. Some useful links: Bateman Horne crash care plan Workwell Foundation Links…
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140 - Jess Dove London - Turnto - the app that aims to revolutionise healthcare
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38:16Episode 140 of the Long Covid Podcast is a chat with Jess Dove London, CEO of the startup "Turnto". Jess tells the story behind Turnto and how it's now helping people with ME/CFS & Long Covid. We talk about the app, it's main features and how it can help. Have you enjoyed the app? Let us know! https://turnto.ai/download Message the podcast! - quest…
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139 - Patrick Ussher & Peter Deen - Excessive Thirst in ME/CFS & Long Covid
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47:47Episode 139 of the Long Covid Podcast is a chat with Patrick Ussher and Peter Deen about excessive thirst in ME/CFS & Long Covid. We talk about what this is - and how it can be a very serious issue, as well as what brought Patrick & Peter together for the research they are now doing. The Survey mentioned is not quite ready yet - it will be added an…
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Episode 138 of the Long Covid Podcast is a chat with Jules Rogers, who shares how she recovered from Long Covid. We chat through the things that helped - some of which made a little difference, some a lot. As with all recovery stories - this is one person's experience. We wouldn't recommend trying to replicate it, as no two people are the same. But…
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137 - Lorrie Rivers - What is EFT Tapping and how can it help me?
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51:19Episode 137 of the Long Covid Podcast welcomes back Lorrie Rivers to chat about EFT tapping, a technique that she's personally had good results with and now uses with her clients. EFT stands for Emotional Freedom Technique and can be a great way of gently helping us out emotionally, which can be difficult with health challenges such as Long Covid. …
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136 - Dr Meg Anderson - Movement in Long Covid - Part 2 - "how to"
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53:04Episode 136 of the Long Covid Podcast is a continuation of my chat with the fabulous Dr Meg Anderson about movement in Long Covid. In this episode, we talk more about what that movement might actually look like and how to tailor that. The previous episode, where we talk about "getting ready" for movement is definitely worth a listen HERE Links: Meg…
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135 - Dr Meg Anderson - Movement in Long Covid Part 1 - Getting ready
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53:33Episode 135 of the Long Covid Podcast is a chat with the fabulous Dr Meg Anderson about movement in Long Covid. This is part one of our chat where we talk about getting ready for movement, how to know you might be ready and kind of setting the scene. Watch out for part 2 next week, where we talk more about what that movement might actually look lik…
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