Long Covid Podcast

Episode 95 of the Long Covid Podcast is a chat with the fabulous Élaina Gauthier-Mamaril, Interdisciplinary Research Fellow at the Centre for Biomedicine, Self and Society at the University of Edingurgh. She has experience of disability through ME/CFS and is also presenting part of her research at the Edinburgh Fringe this summer as a show - "Long Covid, Zombies & Crip Prophecies" Th...

Episode 94 of the Long Covid Podcast is a bit special - here I am handing over my hosting duties to my partner, Malky, so he can interview me about my recovery. Yes - my recovery - from Long Covid. Although it's impossible to cover everything (I've already thought of loads of things I wanted to say but forgot), hopefully we got most of the important stuff. As always - if you have questio...

Episode 93 of the Long Covid Podcast is a chat with Dr Viki Male who is doing research into Long Covid and menstruation, in collaboration with the app Visible, as well as the Wilco study. We chat about the 2 different studies she is involved in, and how they will hopefully bring together a load of data to give some answers. This study is a really cool example of a collaboration between people with...

Epsiode 92 of the Long Covid Podcast is the second half of my question & answer session with Dr Groysman - the link to the first half is below, if you've not already heard it. If you have more questions for Dr Groysman - or indeed any of my guests - do get in touch. Dr Groysman episode on Stellate Ganglion Block Part 1 of this interview Message me! (I can't reply to these messages) Fo...

Epsiode 91 of the Long Covid Podcast is a question & answer session with Dr Groysman, who you will have heard in previous episode talking about the Stellate Ganglion Block. This is part 1 of this session as it ran quite long - the link to the second half is below (or wherever you get your podcasts!) If you have more questions for Dr Groysman - or indeed any of my guests - do get in touch. Dr G...

Episode 90 of the Long Covid Podcast is a chat with Dr. James Jackson, who is a psychologist specializing in neuro psychology and rehabilitation, and an internationally renowned expert on the effects of illness, including long COVID, on cognitive and mental health functioning. This was a wonderful discussion with so much help as well as hope! Purchase "Clearing the Fog - a practical guide to...

Episode 89 of the Long Covid Podcast is a chat with Gina Short about her recovery from Long Covid. We chat through the things that helped as well as what she has learned from her experience. Suzy Bolt Rest Repair program The Fern Programme Stasis Breathing Books mentioned: The Way Out , Cured , Breaking Free Message me! (I can't reply to these messages) For more information about Long Covid Br...

Episode 88 of the Long Covid Podcast is a chat with Dr Tania Dempsey, expert in chronic disease and a master of finding the root cause of "mystery illnesses" We talk about her experiences both before Covid, and since with Long Covid patients. www.drtaniadempsey.com https://aimcenterpm.com/   https://aimcenterpm.com/six-surprising-places-bacteria-are-growing-in-your-home/ Message me! (I c...

Episode 87 of the Long Covid Podcast is a chat with Dr Mark Harper, consultant anesthetist, researcher and cold water enthusiast! We chat about cold water and all it's amazing benefits on both mind & body, as well as how you can do it safely. Chill (swims around the UK) Mark Harper website Mental Health Swims Buy Mark's book "Chill" https://blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/product...

Episode 86 of the Long Covid Podcast is a chat with Harry Leeming, CEO & co-founder of Visible Health. We chat through the reasons behind Visible as well as more practically what it does & how it can benefit you! **We are aware of the latest research by PLRC, just released, on Long Covid & Menstruation which hadn't yet been published at the date of recording - so the statement tha...

Episode 85 of the Long Covid Podcast is a chat with the fabulous Fiona Agombar, a yoga therapist, author and rest activist who specializes in teaching live online yoga for all fatigue conditions, including MECFS, exhaustion, burnout from stress, and of course, now long COVID. Restful Yoga for Fatigue with Fiona - an uplifting community page for those interested in yoga.  Fiona's website - mor...

Episode 84 of the Long Covid Podcast is a chat with Caroline Pover and puts a bit of a spotlight on the issue of vaccine injuries. Although we don't know the full story, the vax injured seem to be close cousins of Long Covid and an issue all too often swept under the carpet. Caroline tells her story and shares a few things that have helped her. Caroline Pover website UKCV Family website &quot...

Episode 83 of the Long Covid Podcast is a chat with Ryan Prior, journalist, producer, author & advocate. Ryan chats about his experiences with ME and how he saw the wave of Long Covid coming long before many of us did. We chat about his thoughts on many aspects of Long Covid & chronic illness in general, as well as his new book - The Long Haul. Buy "The Long Haul" Ryan's web...

Episode 82 of the Long Covid Podcast is a chat with the fabulous Dr Jay T Wiles, who is a Clinical health physiologist specialising in sports performance and holistic & integrative health. He is also board certified in biofeedback and heart rate variability biofeedback which is what we're going to be covering in this episode. We chat about what HRV actually is - and then how to apply it t...

Episode 81 of the Long Covid Podcast is a chat with Dr Liza DiLeo Thomas who is a Patient Experience Professional and also has Long Covid. Liza has also worked as an emergency medicine  physician in New Orleans.  We chat about how she has learned more about her role through experiencing an "invisible disability" such as Long Covid; seeing things through the eyes of a patient as well as a...

Episode 80 of the Long Covid Podcast is a chat with Dr Anjali Agarwal, consultant Physiotherpist, lifestyle consultant , EDS Hypermobility-specialised Physio, Advocacy Co-Director of long covid physio & women's health specialist. We dig deep into the relationship between EDS, Long Covid, PoTS & MCAS - it's fascinating to hear how all these things can fit together - as well as wha...

Episode 79 of the Long Covid Podcast is a chat with Michael Towers, creator of Chronic Fatigue Superhero - a series of comics depicting life with a chronic illness. We discuss the character as well as the immense amount of work that goes into making a book when you have a chronic illness. Follow Michael on Instagram Buy the book Message me! (I can't reply to these messages) For more informatio...

Episode 78 of the Long Covid Podcast is a chat with Dr Lucy Gahan, Long-hauler, Clinical Psychologist and a published author! We discuss what she has learned from her experiences and how this led her to write her book "Breaking Free from Long Covid - reclaiming life and the things that matter" - I think the title speaks for itself! Lucy's book "Breaking Free from Long Covid&quo...

Episode 77 of the Long Covid Podcast is a chat with the wonderful Suzy Bolt about the fears around reinfection, or indeed infection of any kind. This is something that is a huge concern for me, and I know for many others. Suzy gives loads of really good advice - and her own experiences - around this, so I hope you're able to take as much away from it as I did. Links: 360MindBodySoul The Fern...

Episode 76 of the Long Covid Podcast is a chat with Dr Robert Groysman about the work he has been doing treating Long Covid with the Stellate Ganglion Block. We discuss what the block is and how it can be really successful in helping people.  Facebook Treatment Group YouTube Channel Dr Groysman's website Dr Groysman in NewsMax Dr Groysman in a Houston Magazine Message me! (I can't reply t...

Episode 75 of the Long Covid Podcast is Jackie's reflections on 3 years of Long Covid, and why there is cause for positivity. Despite the many mistakes, this is reflections on a search for answers and "hacking" your way through to see improvement. This is not medical advice! Message me! (I can't reply to these messages) Support the show ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~...

Episode 74 of the Long Covid Podcast is a chat with Dr Walter Koroshetz, Director of the National Institute of Neurological Disorders & Stroke, part of the National Institute of Health in the US. We chat through the RECOVER Initiative which is a huge study looking into all aspects of Long Covid, and also talk a little about ME/CFS research done by Dr Avindra Nath. Links: https://www.ninds.nih....

In episode 73 of the Long Covid Podcast I chat with the fabulous Dr William Li, who is a Physician, Scientist, president and medical director of the Angiogenesis Foundation, and bestselling author of “Eat to Beat Your Diet: Burn Fat, Heal Your Metabolism, and Live Longer”. Dr. Li is leading research into COVID-19 and Long Covid which is what brings him to the Long Covid Podcast! We chat through so...

Episode 72 of the Long Covid Podcast is a chat with Professor Amitava Banerjee about the STIMULATE-ICP study which he is co-lead of. We chat a load about the different "arms" of the study itself, how it has been developed and the role of patient involvement. We also chat about how you might be able to get involved in different parts of the study. Link to website: https://stimulate-icp.or...

Episode 71 of the Long Covid Podcast is a chat with Nic Wray from Tinnitus UK (formerly the British Tinnitus Association) about all things Tinnitus. We chat about possible triggers, the ups and downs, what can be done about it and research that is ongoing into the condition. This episode ties in with Tinnitus Week which is this week - February 6-10 2023. More information in the episode, or the lin...