Long Covid Podcast

Episode 34 of the Long Covid Podcast is a chat with Sam Munslow about her experiences with Covid and then Long Covid, and how that led to her new book "We Will Covive" and her becoming The Covid Coach. Sam's book is written with diary entries followed by reflections and it was fascinating reading it because I saw so many parallels from my own experiences, and had had similar reflect...

Episode 33 of the Long Covid Podcast is a chat with Professors Resia Pretorius & Douglas Kell about their discovery of microclots & hyperactive platelets in the blood of people with Long Covid, what this means and more about their research into this. We cover a whole load of amazing stuff from causes to possible treatments - I hope you enjoy listening as much as I enjoyed speaking to them!...

Episode 32 of the Long Covid Podcast is a chat with Esther about her Long Covid journey and eventual recovery. I think it's important to hear that people have recovered as it gives those of us who are still suffering a bit of hope. We talk about what helped her (and what didn't!) and although everyone's journey will be different, hopefully some of what we talk about will be helpful...

Episode 31 of the Long Covid Podcast is a chat with Zoe Challenor - Zoe is a musician and singer who caught Covid early in the pandemic and went on to develop Long Covid. She has used her experiences of both Long Covid and singing to set up the Long Covid Choir - an online choir bringing together Long Covid sufferers from around the globe. We chat a bit about Zoe's experiences with Covid &amp...

Episode 30 of the Long Covid Podcast is a chat with Dr Gavin Francis, a GP and writer whose new book "Recovery - the Lost Art of Convalescence" strikes a chord with many Long Covid sufferers. We chat about the book as well as his thoughts on long term illnesses such as Long Covid. I really enjoyed speaking with him, so I hope you do too.  Links: Recovery - Profile Books Gavin Francis: do...

Episode 29 of the Long Covid Podcast is a chat with Lorna Nicholson, founder of PoTS UK and breathing aficionado. We try to de-mystify the condition of PoTS that so many people with Long Covid seem to have developed, as well as talking about my new favourite topic of breathing and how we can help our bodies. Lorna's experience of having PoTS means that she really gets what a lot of us are goi...

Episode 28 of the Long Covid Podcast is a chat with Dr and researcher Ziyad Al-Aly who has been doing research into Long Covid based in St Louis, USA. We chat about his findings so far, his thoughts on the response to the pandemic as well as Long Covid, and his frustrations around the lack of research into post-viral conditions. Ziyad is an absolute wonder to chat to, so I hope you enjoy it as muc...

Episode 27 of the Long Covid Podcast is a chat with Dr Jenny Ceolta-Smith, Occupational Therapist and Co-Founder of Long Covid Work & Occupational Health for Long Covid. In this episode we discuss the situation in the UK that sadly a lot of people with Long Covid are now in - what happens when you have to leave work? What options might you have, and what can you do afterwards? We have plans to...

In this BONUS episode of the Long Covid Podcast, Jackie talks about what she has learned from her experiences of Long Covid over the past 2 years. Although recovery is not linear, frustrating and definitely not there yet, she discusses some of what has helped her so far, and what she's learned about Long Covid and herself. Hopefully some of this might help you, or someone you know, too. Discl...

Episode 26 of the Long Covid Podcast is a chat with Dr Jacqueline Maybin, Senior Clinical Research Fellow and Consultant Gynaecologist at the MRC Centre for Reproductive Health at the University of Edinburgh. She is doing research into Long Covid and womens reproductive health funded by the royal society of Edinburgh. We chat about the studies that she is currently involved in - one that is curren...

Episode 25 of the Long Covid Podcast is a chat with singer David Douglas and composer Gareth Williams about the work they are doing with Scottish Opera's Breath Cycle project which is designed around helping people with Long Covid. The project is currently in pilot stage and they hope to roll it out to a bigger group soon - but it sounds like a fabulous project, mixing together music making,...

Episode 24 of the Long Covid Podcast is a chat with artist & poet Alec Finlay who has is the lead artist on the Covid Memorial project in Glasgow. We chat a bit about his experiences both of Long Covid & ME as well how he got involved in the project and how it's gone so far. You can still get involved now in lots of different ways. Alec is an absolute inspiration to speak to - I hope...

Episode 23 of the Long Covid Podcast is a chat with Psychologist Sally Riggs, who is also recovering from Long Covid. We chat a bit about her experiences, how this has given her a greater understanding into her patients' struggles and also how looking back on her experiences can help others. We discuss some of the emotions and feelings that become a huge deal throughout a long illness and her...

Episode 22 of the Long Covid Podcast is a chat with Eddie Duncan from the University of Stirling about the LOCO-RISE research study he and his team are doing. We chat about the study, what they are hoping to find out and some of his initial thoughts on rehabilitation for people with Long Covid. We also talk a bit about what we can do, currently, versus what we can't do - and how helping some...

Episode 21 of the Long Covid Podcast is a chat with Nutritional Therapist Moira Newiss about all things food. We chat about how "normal" doesn't necessarily mean "optimal", a bit about energy production and how we can eat foods that will help our bodies (and our gut) to work much better and keep us healthier - hopefully allowing our bodies to recover. And much more! Listen...

Episode 20 of the Long Covid Podcast is a chat with Amy Engkjer who has recovered from Long Covid and set up "Positively Covid" which draws on her own experiences in order to try to help people through. We chat about her experiences with Covid & Long Covid, what she found helped her to recover (and what didn't), and about what inspired Positively Covid - which is a huge resource...

Episode 19 of the Long Covid Podcast is a chat with Cass MacDonald who has had experience of living with chronic conditions for years before also adding Long Covid to the mix, and we look at some of the practical solutions for coping. We talk about some of the adjustments they have made both in their personal life at home as well as at work which help them to manage symptoms. We also chat about th...

Episode 18 of the Long Covid Podcast is a chat with Louise Cummings, Professor of Clinical Linguistics at Hong Kong Polytechnic University & also a speech & language therapist. We talk about the work she has been doing around the cognitive & linguistic difficulties a lot people with Long Covid have been experiencing. She is able to explain some of her interim results, as well as how sh...

Episode 17 of the Long Covid Podcast is a conversation with Wibbs Coulson from Mandukya Yoga. Wibbs is a Yoga & movement teacher with a background as an A&E nurse. His Yoga teachings alone are of great benefit to all, but he has started Long Covid Breathing Classes to help those suffering. We talk about how breathing well can help anyone, especially those with Long Covid, and how important...

Episode 16 of the Long Covid Podcast is a conversation with Emilie Combet and David Blane who are leading the ReDIRECT study - a study into how weight management can help people with Long Covid. The study is modeled on one that has already had some successful results in other areas. This study is now live and recruiting - if you are interested, or even think you might be interested, please do go t...

Episode 15 of the Long Covid Podcast is a bit like a festive tapas - a little bit of everything. Maybe you haven't heard all the episodes and would like to whet your appetite? Or maybe you have heard them all but would like a few pearls of wisdom? I hope you enjoy this compilation episode. The Long Covid Podcast will be back in January - I have some awesome episodes lined up for you. I hope y...

Episode 14 of the Long Covid Podcast is a bit different - I am focusing on creativity and these wonderful people who have made something beautiful out of something horrible. Rather than having just one guest, today I am joined by a whole host of wonderfully talented people, all suffering from Long Covid.   Artwork mentioned in the podcast, as well as links to visual elements are featured on this p...

Episode 13 of the Long Covid Podcast is a conversation with AJ who has been living with Post Concussion Syndrome for over 3 years, following a brain injury in 2018. Similar to many suffering with Long Covid, AJ lived a very full and active life until her accident when everything changed in a moment. Since then, she has had to adjust her expectations and the way she approaches everything as well as...

Episode 12 of the Long Covid Podcast is a conversation with Kelly Mitchell, the Breathing PT.  Kelly is a specialist respiratory physiotherapist and has been treating lots of people with Long Covid, as well as other long term conditions. Kelly has a passion for all things breathing and how it can affect our whole body; breathing poorly can bring on all manner of symptoms and not always the ones th...

Episode 11 of the Long Covid Podcast is a conversation with Iain, who is a long time friend of mine from years back. Iain talks about some of the strategies that he and his partner, Cal, use in their relationship. Cal has Chronic Fatigue and for many years has dealt daily with many symptoms that Long Covid sufferers will be able to identify with. We talk about the difficulties of chronic illnesses...