The Rest Repair Recover Podcast

In this powerful and wide-ranging episode, Suzy sits down with Dr Deepak Ravindran, consultant in pain medicine, lifestyle medicine practitioner, and lead of one of the UK's NHS Long Covid clinics. Together, they dive deep into what long Covid really is a complex, whole-system condition that cannot be fixed by a single pill, scan or protocol. Drawing on his experience treating chronic pain, fatigu...

Struggling with brain fog, fatigue or returning to work after long Covid? In this in-depth interview, Suzy sits down with neuro specialist occupational therapist Sabina Fife to answer the most pressing questions from the Long Covid community. From understanding the science of cognition and fatigue to practical tips for daily life and self-care, this session is packed with expert advice and relatab...

What happens when Long Covid symptoms look identical to perimenopause? In this eye-opening episode, Suzy is joined by two brilliant doctors Dr. Tanya Patrick, a GP navigating Long Covid herself, and Dr. Claire Phipps to unravel one of the most confusing questions many women are facing right now: Is it my hormones… or is it Long Covid? They explore how the two conditions can blur together the fatig...

In this open and insightful episode, I sat down with Dr Paul Glynne, a consultant general physician at University College Hospital with a unique specialism in supporting people with Long Covid and other unexplained post-viral symptoms. We dive into Dr Paul's journey as a doctor and how his interest in general medicine rather than narrow specialisms, led him to become a go-to clinician for those st...

In this special conversation, we turn the tables on Gez Medinger, usually the one behind the camera asking the questions. With 94 videos and counting exploring the science and lived experience of Long Covid, Gez has spoken with more specialists, researchers, and patients than almost anyone else. But this time, it's his turn to share his own story. Gez opens up about his journey before illness, fro...

In this uplifting and revealing episode, I'm joined by Josh Duntz, founder of the widely known Stasis breathing programme, now a lifeline to thousands dealing with Long Covid, alongside athletes and military veterans. Josh shares his own journey from Navy special operations, where he was initially sceptical of breathwork to pioneering a breath-based recovery method that's inspired clinical interes...

In this candid and wide-ranging conversation, I spoke with Sabina Fife, a neuro specialist occupational therapist, to explore the unique neurological and cognitive challenges faced by those living with Long Covid. Sabina brings her expertise from working both in neurology and Long Covid clinics, and together we dive into your most pressing questions, gathered from our Facebook community, Yoga and...

In this calming episode, Caroline takes you on a guided journey through the healing power of breath work. Discover how a few simple breathing techniques can help calm your nervous system, reduce anxiety, and support your body's natural healing process. Caroline shares practical ways to integrate breathwork into your daily life. Whether you're lying in bed, relaxing on the sofa, or even making a cu...

In this warm and practical episode, I sat down with the brilliant Kevin Leivers from The Naked Pharmacy to explore what really happens in our bodies when a new virus hits, and how we can best support ourselves, both physically and emotionally, through reinfection. If you've ever felt that familiar panic at the first sign of a cold, Covid, or anything viral, this conversation is for you. Together,...

In this open and practical conversation, I was joined by Kevin Leivers from The Naked Pharmacy to unravel the complex world of hormones for women aged 40 and over especially those navigating chronic illness or the after-effects of viruses like Covid. Our female community know all too well that, alongside the challenges of midlife, our hormones can become truly unsettled. While many are having huge...

In this warm and deeply uplifting conversation, I sat down with Angela from British Columbia to explore her recovery story and the transformational journey she experienced after Long Covid. Angela describes, with remarkable honesty and insight, the many twists and turns of her illness, beginning with crushing fatigue and anxiety, followed by a bewildering "advent calendar" of symptoms, and culmina...

In this inspiring and heartfelt conversation, I sat down with Holly Johnson Underwood to explore her remarkable journey towards recovery from Long Covid. Holly has been a member of our Facebook group since just after it began in June 2020, and her experience has been extraordinary. In this episode, Holly bravely shares what it was like at her lowest point, housebound, using a wheelchair, and overw...

In this warm and uplifting conversation, I sat down with the irrepressible Debbie Geraghty to hear her recovery story from Long Covid, and reflect on the crucial role of community, creativity, and kindness along the way. Debbie shares how her journey began in those uncertain early days of the pandemic, when even the classic Covid symptom of losing your sense of smell was seen as "an oddity" rather...

In this candid and eye-opening conversation, I sat down with Dr Sarah Glynne, GP, menopause specialist and all-round font of knowledge, for a frank discussion about menopause, hormones and the impact of Long Covid. Together, we tackled the questions so many women have right now about hormone health at every age. We explored why menopause is only just being talked about openly, despite being a univ...

In this inspiring and deeply honest conversation, I sat down with Matt Bromley to discuss his extraordinary journey from the depths of Long Covid in 2020 to a full and vibrant recovery, with a little help from the Rest Repair Recover programme. Matt was one of our earliest students and, as he shares so openly, his experience was both harrowing and life-changing. At his worst, Matt was housebound f...

In this uplifting and deeply real episode, I sat down with Gina Short to hear her remarkable recovery story following Long Covid and how joy, love, and connection played a crucial role in her healing. Gina shares her experience from the early days of standard Covid illness through months of relentless fatigue, neurological symptoms, and the emotional toll of living with Long Covid. She opens up ab...

In this powerful conversation, I'm joined by Dr Boon Lim and Joe Iddison as we explore Joe's remarkable story of overcoming POTS, insomnia, and intense brain fog following Long Covid. Joe opens up about how his life was turned upside down after contracting Covid in February 2021. From being fit, active, and content in his work in the music industry, he suddenly found himself bed-bound, isolated, a...

In this insightful and reassuring episode, Suzy Bolt is joined by pharmacist Kevin Leivers to delve into the sometimes controversial topic of SSRIs, commonly known as antidepressants. Together, they break down what SSRIs actually do in the body, moving beyond the notion that they're simply "happy pills" or prescribed only for anxiety. Suzy shares her own experience of recovery, highlighting how SS...

In this heartfelt and uplifting episode, I had the absolute pleasure of turning the tables and interviewing Jackie Baxter, the wonderful host of the Long Covid Podcast. Usually the one behind the questions, Jackie bravely shares her own Long Covid journey, right from the very beginning, through her darkest days, and all the way to finding recovery and a new sense of self. Jackie opens up about wha...

In this heartfelt and uplifting episode, I sat down with Tara Brendell to explore the ups and downs of her remarkable year of recovery following a post-vaccine injury. Tara, a contemporary dancer and choreographer, shared how her life and career were suddenly turned upside down after experiencing a severe reaction to her third Covid vaccine. We talked about what it felt like when everything change...

In this deeply moving episode, I sat down with Linda and Lisa, a married couple from the North of the UK, to talk candidly about the realities of navigating chronic illness together. Both fell seriously ill at the same time—one following a Covid infection, the other after a vaccine reaction—forcing them not only to face their own health battles, but to figure out how to support each other through...

In this thoughtful and practical episode, I chat with Kevin Leivers from The Naked Pharmacy to unpack the complex and often overwhelming topic of inflammation, especially as it relates to chronic illness. We begin by exploring what inflammation actually means in the body, why it's such a key player in ongoing health issues, and why a one-size-fits-all approach rarely works. Together, Kevin and I b...

In this insightful and practical conversation, I sat down with Kevin Leivers from The Naked Pharmacy to untangle the often confusing world of supplements. If you've ever found yourself wondering whether you're taking your vitamins at the right time of day, or if combining your supplements with certain foods really makes a difference, you're in good company. Kevin and I dove into the common mistake...

Exploring the Complex Links Between ADHD, Chronic Illness & Mast Cells with Dr James Kustow, in conversation with Suzy Bolt. Join me and leading adult ADHD psychiatrist Dr James Kustow, for a truly eye-opening deep dive into the fascinating overlap between ADHD, chronic illness, immune system regulation and so much more. This is perfect for anyone living with ADHD, neurodiversity, long COVID, ME/C...

In this moving and insightful episode, I sat down with Rebekah Aiston to talk about her remarkable journey through Long Covid and recovery—before and after discovering Rest Repair Recover and later on, The Fern Programme. Rebecca shares with great honesty what it was like to be at her very lowest: bedbound, isolated, and desperate for answers that simply weren't forthcoming. She describes the phys...