182 - Finding Rest in a World That Never Stops - Karen's Recovery Story

Long Covid Podcast

Karen 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 times, care for her children, or maintain basic daily activities
• Understanding and accepting true rest became fundamental to her recovery journey
• Finding her energy baseline through careful observation of triggers like food, light sensitivity and conversation was crucial
• Small, consistent actions over time led to gradual improvement including nutrition changes and gentle movement
• An unexpected thyroid cancer diagnosis revealed how some of her persistent symptoms may have been related to cancer rather than Long COVID
• Karen's recovery insights led her to launch Sage Health and Wellness to support others through education programs
• Self-acceptance emerges as a core message: "You're valuable as you are, whatever your productivity looks like"

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Connect with Karen at Sage Health & Wellness:
www.sagehealthandwellness.co.uk
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For more information about Long Covid Breathing courses & workshops, please check out LongCovidBreathing.com
(music credit - Brock Hewitt, Rule of Life)

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Chapters

1. Welcome and Introduction (00:00:00)

2. Life Before Long COVID (00:04:00)

3. The Devastating Impact of Illness (00:11:22)

4. Finding What Works: The Recovery Journey (00:18:52)

5. Understanding True Rest and Connection (00:27:00)

6. The Recovery Curveball: Cancer Diagnosis (00:35:02)

7. From NHS to Sage Health: New Beginnings (00:43:54)

8. Final Advice: You Are Enough (00:46:37)