Long COVID Real Talk Podcast

S6E8 Summer Stresses Summary : Katherine Marie shares her personal experiences managing long COVID, ME/CFS, and the challenges of balancing health, family, and her podcasting efforts. She discusses medication adjustments, her plans for summer, and her ongoing health journey. Keywords : Long COVID, ME/CFS, health management, medication, podcasting, summer plans, health challenges Takeaways : Medica...

S6E7: TravelScoot & Solace Health Summary : Katherine Marie shares her insights on health tech and mobility solutions, including Solace Health services and the Travel Scoot electric scooter, highlighting how these innovations can improve quality of life for those with mobility challenges. Keywords : health tech, mobility aids, electric scooter, Solace Health, travel solutions, disability, heal...

S6E6: How It Went - My FIL’s Visit Summary : Katherine Marie shares her personal experience with long COVID, focusing on her health challenges, interactions with healthcare providers, and managing family expectations during her recovery. Keywords : Long COVID, health journey, ear fluid, urgent care, family expectations, recovery strategies Takeaways : ​Listening to your body is crucial in managing...

S6E5: In-Laws or Outlaws? Why I'm Nervous About My Father-in-Law's Visit Summary : Katherine Marie shares her personal experience with long COVID, family dynamics, and the emotional challenges of hosting her father-in-law while managing her health. This episode offers honest insights into balancing family expectations and self-care. Keywords : long COVID, family dynamics, caregiving, emoti...

S6E4: Big Changes in Child Care + Lunar New Year Parade Keywords : Long COVID, parenting, disability, health struggles, personal experience, social security, mental health, daily challenges, support systems, resilience Summary :In this episode of Long COVID Real Talk, Katherine Marie shares her personal experiences and struggles with long COVID, particularly focusing on the challenges of parenting...

S6E3: "I Just Want To Move On With My Life" Keywords : Long COVID, health challenges, family updates, financial struggles, parenting, workforce re-entry, health management, weight loss, community support, podcast growth Summary : In this episode of Long COVID Real Talk, Katherine Marie shares personal updates about her family's health challenges, including her mother's recent can...

S6E2: Mom Update + You're Not Alone If You Feel Like Crap Right Now ALSO: *****Listen to Katherine Marie and Dr. Zeest Khan discuss how to get through the holidays on Long COVID, MD podcast! ***** https://open.spotify.com/episode/2CUoMPRTfIWOHarxL4qj2T?si=nDX0XX_aS4qMDCAQ7re0BQ Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: ⁠988⁠ Emergency number: ⁠911⁠ Keywords : Long COVID, grief, health struggles, family dyn...

S6E1: Mom Update + Grieving During The Holidays ALSO: *****Listen to Katherine Marie and Dr. Zeest Khan discuss how to get through the holidays on Long COVID, MD podcast! ***** https://open.spotify.com/episode/2CUoMPRTfIWOHarxL4qj2T?si=nDX0XX_aS4qMDCAQ7re0BQ Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988 Emergency number: 911 Keywords : Long COVID, grief, holidays, family health, coping strategies, anticipatory...

S5E25: How To Make A Christmas Tree (With Long COVID) ALSO... *****Listen to Katherine Marie and Dr. Zeest Khan discuss how to make it through the holidays on Long COVID, MD podcast! ***** https://open.spotify.com/episode/2CUoMPRTfIWOHarxL4qj2T?si=nDX0XX_aS4qMDCAQ7re0BQ Keywords : Long Covid, Christmas tree, holiday preparation, chronic fatigue, artificial tree, Christmas decorations, pacing, holi...

S5E24: Stress -- the Nemesis of Wellness Keywords : workers compensation, long COVID, health challenges, workplace reintegration, positivity, mental health Summary : The conversation delves into the complexities of navigating workers' compensation while dealing with long COVID. The speaker shares personal experiences and insights on the challenges of returning to work, the impact of health on...

S5E23: KPop, Sinus Rinses & Debt Letters Keywords : long COVID, health management, sinus rinses, financial challenges, coping strategies, community support, K-pop, mental health Summary : In this episode, Katherine Marie shares her personal experiences with long COVID, discussing daily struggles, health management techniques like sinus rinses and Flonase, and the stress of dealing with debt le...

BONUS EPISODE #10: My ME/CFS Clinic Appointment Keywords: Long COVID, ME-CFS, medication, low dose naltrexone, GLP-1 agonist, health management, patient experience, community support Summary : In this episode of Long COVID Real Talk, Katherine Marie discusses her recent appointment at the Stanford ME-CFS clinic, focusing on medication management, personal experiences with long COVID, and the impor...

Keywords : Long COVID, health challenges, personal reflections, financial struggles, workers' compensation, family focus, mental health, cold water therapy, symptoms, recovery Summary : In this episode of Long COVID Real Talk, Katherine Marie shares her personal journey with long COVID, discussing her health challenges, including urinary symptoms and the impact on her daily life. She reflects...

S5E21 What Stress Does To Your Recovery Please share, subscribe, and leave a 5 star review if you liked today’s episode! Thanks for listening! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Listen to our podcast here: www.longcovidrealtalk.com https://open.spotify.com/show/5GXxBfoO9JImpjYKegNfdS If you would like to tell your story on the podcast or have any questions or comments — or just want to say hey! I LOVE hearing from you! :...

S5E20: A Surprise -- And Not The Good Kind Keywords : Long COVID, workers' compensation, health challenges, disability retirement, mental health, personal stories, resilience, navigating bureaucracy, support systems, coping strategies Summary : In this episode of Long COVID Real Talk, Katherine Marie shares her personal journey navigating the complexities of the workers' compensation syste...

S5E19 When Getting Better Feels Worse Keywords : Long COVID, recovery, mental health, family dynamics, acceptance, uncertainty, personal growth, therapy, chronic illness, self-care Summary: In this episode of Long COVID Real Talk, Katherine Marie shares her personal journey of navigating the complexities of recovery from long COVID. She discusses the emotional challenges of wanting to return to no...

BONUS EPISODE #9: My Urology Appointment Keywords: hematuria, urinary symptoms, cancer screening, long COVID, urology, health awareness, bladder health, colonoscopy, health journey, patient experience Summary: In this episode of Long COVID Real Talk, Katherine Marie shares her recent experiences with urinary symptoms, including hematuria and urgency. She discusses her urology appointment, the impo...

S5E18: "Hype or Hope: GLP-1 Agonists & Long COVID?" Keywords : GLP-1, Long Covid, ZepBound, Monjaro, Ozempic, weight loss, brain fog, inflammation, immune regulation, healthcare Summary : In this episode of Long Covid Real Talk, Katherine Marie discusses her experience with GLP-1 agonists, particularly ZepBound, and their potential benefits for individuals suffering from long COVID....

S5E17: "Medical Gaslighting & Long COVID" Keywords: medical gaslighting, gaslighting, Long COVID, chronic illness, BIPOC, LGBTQIA, mental health Please share, subscribe, and leave a 5 star review if you liked today’s episode! Thanks for listening! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Listen to our podcast here: www.longcovidrealtalk.com https://open.spotify.com/show/5GXxBfoO9JImpjYKegNfdS If you would like to...

S5E16: "Lonely, Isolated, Invisible -- Coping with Loneliness in Long COVID & Chronic Illness" Keywords: loneliness, isolation, invisible, lonely, Long COVID, chronic illness Please share, subscribe, and leave a 5 star review if you liked today’s episode! Thanks for listening! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Listen to our podcast here: www.longcovidrealtalk.com https://open.spotify.com/show/5GXxBfoO9JImp...

S5E15: "Which Came First? Depression in Chronic Illness vs. Depression Causing Chronic Illness" Keywords : long COVID, depression, chronic illness, mental health, medical care, trauma-informed therapy, patient advocacy, integrated care, emotional suffering, physical symptoms Summary : In this episode of Long COVID Real Talk, Katherine Marie discusses the intricate relationship between ch...

S5E14: "Parenting wth Long COVID" Keywords : Long COVID, parenting, chronic illness, emotional presence, support, guilt, flexible scheduling, mental health, caregiver, family dynamics Summary : In this episode of Long COVID Real Talk, Katherine Marie discusses the unique challenges of parenting while living with Long COVID. She shares her personal experiences and insights on navigating the emotion...

S5E1: "But You look So Well" (+Weight Mgmt & SGB) Keywords: Long COVID, health management, weight loss, community support, treatment options, personal experiences, wedding reflections, coping strategies, mental health, wellness Summary : In this episode of Long COVID Real Talk, Katherine Marie shares her experiences attending a wedding while managing long COVID symptoms. She discusses the chal...

S5E13: "Active Rest vs True Rest" Summary : In this episode of Long Covid Real Talk, Katherine Marie shares the difference between true rest and active rest. True rest can prevent PEM while active rest can cause PEM. Recommendation from a fellow Long Hauler: USE A WEIGHTED BLANKET to get deeper rest/sleep! Please share, subscribe, and leave a 5 star review if you liked today’s episode! T...

S5E12: "When Rest is Medicine - Avoiding the Crash Before It Starts" Keywords: Long COVID, rest, post-exertional malaise, pacing tips, health, healing, energy management, neuroscience, immune system, mental health Summary: In this episode of Long COVID Real Talk, Katherine Marie discusses the critical importance of rest for individuals living with long COVID. She explains the difference...