Long COVID Real Talk Podcast

S5E11: "Strategies for Managing Social Gatherings " Keywords : Long COVID, social gatherings, wedding experience, coping strategies, acceptance, hearing difficulties, energy management, social anxiety, personal reflections, health challenges Summary : In this episode of Long Covid Real Talk, Katherine Marie shares her experiences attending a family wedding while managing the challenges o...

S5E10: Recommendation Fatigue Keywords : Long COVID, recommendation fatigue, medical advice, personal experiences, hope, health challenges, ME-CFS, lifestyle changes, patient experiences, chronic illness Summary : In this episode of Long COVID Real Talk, Katherine Marie discusses the concept of recommendation fatigue, a feeling many long COVID patients experience due to the overwhelming amount of...

Bonus Episode #8: My Exercise Physiology Appointment Keywords: Long COVID, exercise physiology, nutrition, Zepbound, recovery, strength training, cardio, health tips, wellness, fatigue Summary: In this episode of Long COVID Real Talk, Katherine Marie shares insights from her recent exercise physiology appointment, discussing the importance of gradual progression in exercise, nutrition tips for rec...

S5E9: The Impact of Long COVID on Daily Life (w/ Valarie) -- Part 2 Keywords: chronic illness, heart health, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, workplace injury, legal battles, self-advocacy, community support, coping mechanisms, fatigue management, resilience Summary : In this conversation, Valarie shares her harrowing journey through a series of health crises, including a heart condition and chronic illnes...

S5E8: The Impact of Long COVID on Daily Life (w/ Valarie) -- Part 1 Keywords : Long COVID, health challenges, personal story, resilience, community support, fatigue, sensory overstimulation, mental health, recovery journey, chronic illness Summary : In this conversation, Valarie shares her profound journey with long COVID, detailing her life before the illness, the acute infection, and the ongoing...

S5E7: "Do You Have Urinary Symptoms Related To Long COVID?" Keywords : Long COVID, urinary symptoms, kidney stones, health updates, chronic fatigue, bladder issues, patient experience, healthcare, symptom management, urology Summary : In this episode of Long COVID Real Talk, Katherine Marie shares her personal experiences with new urinary symptoms related to long COVID, including peeing...

S5E6: "The Battle Of The Bulge: Weight Management with Long COVID" Keywords : Long Covid, weight management, obesity, health, medication, lifestyle changes, weight loss, personal experience, health challenges, mental health Summary: In this episode of the Long Covid Real Talk podcast, Katherine Marie discusses her personal journey with weight management amidst the challenges of Long Covid. She sha...

S5E5: "Getting The 'Proper Diagnosis'" (w/ Lesley) Keywords: Long COVID, health struggles, personal story, disability, mental health, coping strategies, diagnosis, support, advocacy, chronic illness Summary : In this episode of Long Covid Real Talk, Katherine Marie speaks with Lesley, who shares her personal journey with Long COVID. Lesley discusses her active life before the ill...

S5E4: "Cinderella Moments -- The Illusion of Wellness" Keywords : Long Covid, post-exertional malaise (PEM), social engagement, mental health, chronic illness, relationships, support, recovery, Cinderella moments, health challenges Summary : In this episode of Long Covid Real Talk, Katherine Marie discusses the challenges faced by individuals with long Covid, particularly after social en...

S5E3: "When It's A Struggle Just To Exist" Keywords: Long COVID, fatigue, emotional health, mental health, hope, resilience, chronic illness, motherhood, coping strategies, personal experiences Summary: In this episode, Katherine Marie shares her personal struggles with long COVID, focusing on the emotional and cognitive challenges she faces daily. She discusses feelings of hopelessn...

S5E2: **BIPOC Series** "Don't Lose Hope, People!" (w Kiki) How you can reach Kiki: Threads: @alchemythroughsisterhood YouTube : https://youtu.be/KMtTrnC5m90 Keywords : Long COVID, personal story, health journey, coping strategies, mental health, recovery, lifestyle changes, healthcare, symptoms, advocacy Summary : In this episode of the Long COVID Real Talk podcast, Kiki shares her p...

S4E25: **BIPOC Series** "Unprecedented Doesn't Mean Impossible" (w/ Cynthia Adinig) How you can reach Cynthia: Email: cynthiaadinig@gmail.com IG: @cynthiaadinig Website: https://www.bipocequityagency.com/ Book: DEI Delusion: https://a.co/d/97VULjY Keywords : Long COVID, advocacy, healthcare, legislation, domestic violence, patient engagement, AI in healthcare, community support, systemic barriers,...

S4E24: "Chillin' Like A Villain" Keywords : cold showers, long Covid, mental clarity, health updates, therapy, medication, wellness, personal experiences, brain fog, neurotransmitters Summary : In this episode of Long Covid Real Talk, Katherine Marie shares her journey with cold showers as a therapeutic practice for managing long Covid symptoms. She discusses her experiences, the importance of con...

S4E23: "Cold Water Therapy: A Path to Recovery from Long COVID" (w/ Nigel) How you can reach Nigel: nigel@couchtorecovery.com Recommended Books: 1) Chill: The Cold Water Swim Cure - by Dr. Mark Harper 2) Winter Swimming: The Nordic Way Towards a Healthier and Happier Life - by Dr. Susanna Soberg Keywords : Long COVID, cold water therapy, mitochondrial function, recovery, health, wellness...

Keywords: Long COVID, mental health, disability claims, workers' compensation, emotional struggles, personal experiences, coping strategies, healthcare challenges, support systems, recovery journey Summary: In this episode of Long COVID Real Talk, Katherine Marie shares her personal journey with long COVID, detailing the emotional and physical challenges she faces, particularly regarding her r...

Keywords: Long COVID, hiking, health, wellness, POTS, dysautonomia, nature therapy, mental health, recovery, personal experience Summary: In this episode of Long COVID Real Talk, Katherine Marie shares her personal journey of adapting to hiking with Long COVID. She discusses the emotional and physical challenges of returning to nature, the joy of experiencing the outdoors again, and the importance...

Keywords: Long COVID, BIPOC, healthcare, primary care, symptoms, Angela Rudolph, COVID experience, chronic illness, patient advocacy, health disparities, Long COVID, healthcare disparities, disability, personal journey, community support, chronic illness, advocacy, mental health, systemic barriers, identity Summary: In this episode of Long COVID Real Talk, host Katherine Marie speaks with Angela R...

S4 E19: "The Emotional Toll of Medical Appointments" + Bonus content: My Follow-Up Chronic Fatigue Clinic Appointment Keywords: Long COVID, chronic fatigue, medical appointments, medication management, brain fog, patient experience Summary: In this episode of Long COVID Real Talk, Katherine Marie shares her experiences during a recent chronic fatigue clinic appointment. She discusses the...

S4 E 18: "Don't Be Afraid To Ask For Help" (w/ Patricia) How to reach out to Patricia: patricia.tudosa@gmail.com Open Medicine Foundation website:   ⁠https://www.omf.ngo/⁠ - Does a lot of LC research - Engages regularly with the LC community online - Including offering opportunities for participating in research App mentioned during episode: Qomix YouTuber w/ Long COVID mentioned during episode: P...

S4 E17: From Workaholic to Long Hauler (w/ Allex) Keywords: long COVID, health journey, nutrition, recovery, symptoms, wellness, supplements, personal experience, healing, community support Summary: In this conversation, Allex shares her personal journey through COVID-19 and the subsequent long COVID symptoms she experienced. She discusses her initial health struggles, the challenges of identifyin...

S4 E16: “Listen To Your Body” (w/ Carrie) Keywords: Long COVID, functional nutrition, health journey, dietary recommendations, liver health, holistic health, nutritionist, ME-CFS, wellness tips, health coaching Summary: In this episode of Long Covid Real Talk, Katherine Marie speaks with Carrie Bailey, a functional nutritionist who shares her personal journey with ME-CFS. They discuss the differen...

S4 E15: "If I Go Crazy, Then Will You Still Call Me Superman” Don’t forget to subscribe, share, and leave a 5 star review if you liked today’s episode! Thank you so much for listening! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Listen to our podcast here: www.longcovidrealtalk.com Long Covid Real Talk Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/418306020831350 If you would like to tell your story on the podcast or have...

S4 E14: "Every Day Is A New Day" (w/ Rene) How to connect with Rene: rene.theberge@icloud.com Don’t forget to subscribe, share, and leave a 5 star review if you liked today’s episode! Thank you so much for listening! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Long Covid Real Talk Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/418306020831350 If you would like to tell your story on the podcast or have any questions or comments —...

S4 E 13: "Your Illness Doesn't Define You" (w/ Dr. Meg) Dr. Meaghan Anderson is a Doctor of Physical Therapy with 12 years experience and is the owner of the private practice, Rising Tides Restorative Training, LLC, created specifically for long COVID rehabilitation. She received her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Northeastern University in 2013. Her time at Northeastern University was rec...

S4 E12:”Not Everything Is Your Fault”(w/ Caitlin) How you can reach Caitlin: Caitlin Mari Oliveros, Physical Therapist Founder, Studio Duyan Physical Therapy + Wellness (424) 447-2727 caitlin@studioduyan.com studioduyan.com @studioduyan Don’t forget to subscribe, share, and leave a 5 star review if you liked today’s episode! Thank you so much for listening! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Long Covid Real Talk Facebook...