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Covid is StoopidEnd of Days (Sorry, I Mean End of Year)For some Covid Long Haulers, this may have been the year that you made real progress in your recovery and hold your health in a new light. For others, the struggle continues, and the sight of a new calendar on the wall soon to be filled with appointment reminders and medication schedules isn’t so easy. But maybe, this year you reclaimed something Covid tried to take away from you...and you did it with style.Happy New Year, everybody.Send us an email: CovidisStoopid2020@GMail.comFind us on Instagram: @CovidisStoopidOr on F...
2025-12-2218 min
Covid is StoopidAn Evening with Our Friend Abraham the GolemWhether it's a Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah or anything else that warms your toes by the fire, we'd like you to have something special this week. A very special story, our gift to you.Strength and Health.Send us an email: CovidisStoopid2020@GMail.comFind us on Instagram: @CovidisStoopidOr on Facebook: Facebook.com/CovidisStoopid#LongCOVID #podcast #longcovidrecovery #covid19 #inspirational #COVIDisStoopid #COVIDisStupid #season2 #abraham #golem #journals #journaling #covidrecovery
2025-12-1522 min
Covid is StoopidJournals, Feb 2021We’re getting pretty close to the end of the year. A good time to look back and see how far we’ve come, what’s changed…what hasn’t. So let’s see how thing unfolded for Mateo and the family in February, 2021.What were some of the early highlights and lowlights that you remember in your journey with Long Covid? The moments where you realized that perhaps there was more to it than you'd thought?Send us an email: CovidisStoopid2020@GMail.comFind us on Instagram: @CovidisStoopidOr on Facebook: Facebook.com/CovidisStoo...
2025-12-0808 min
Covid is StoopidThankful For YouIt's almost here, the holiday that asks us to take stock of what we've got, what matters most and how much can we overdo whatever it is that we tend to overdo. And with that comes reflection, appreciation, gratitude and - hopefully - moving forward having a slightly better perspective than you did a bit ago. Here's my Big Brother Mateo with Thankful For You.What is your Thanksgiving mindset? What intentions do you set?Send us an email: CovidisStoopid2020@GMail.comFind us on Instagram: @CovidisStoopidOr on Facebook: Facebook.com/CovidisStoopid
2025-11-2415 min
Covid is StoopidFive Years FancierAny Long Hauler knows that the road to recovery, the road to tomorrow, the road to that side of the room is riddled with obstacles. Obstacles that were not obstacles before. And for many of us, the person we are who is left to face them...is strugglin'. So you find the things in life that bring you some peace and you do your best.What obstacles have you overcome?Send us an email: CovidisStoopid2020@GMail.comFind us on Instagram: @CovidisStoopidOr on Facebook: Facebook.com/CovidisStoopidAnd subscribe to Cov...
2025-11-1021 min
Covid is StoopidInterview with MattThis season on Covid is Stoopid, we thought it would be interesting to set out an extra microphone and get some fresh perspective. And so we did. Welcome to the first of our interview series in which Mateo will be asking a few friends who have been a tangible part of his recovery about their memories of his experience with Long Covid by way of three core questions:1. How did you find out I was sick?2. What can you tell me about some of those first times you saw me?3. When people later as...
2025-10-2710 min
Covid is StoopidInterview with Matt (Full Interview)Our full interview with Matt.Send us an email: CovidisStoopid2020@GMail.comFind us on Instagram: @CovidisStoopidOr on Facebook: Facebook.com/CovidisStoopidAnd subscribe to Covid is Stoopid on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Podchaser or anywhere where podcasts are available!#longcovid #podcast #longcovidrecovery #covid19 #inspirational #COVIDisStoopid #COVIDisStupid #season2 #interview #interviews #covidrecovery
2025-10-2719 min
Covid is StoopidCorndogs with MayoToday, we shift from our focus on the day-to-day to a place where many long haulers have gone in search of answers. A place where we’ve seen tears of all kinds. A place that even the name will no doubt stir some memories and feelings...Send us an email: CovidisStoopid2020@GMail.comFind us on Instagram: @CovidisStoopidOr on Facebook: Facebook.com/CovidisStoopidAnd subscribe to Covid is Stoopid on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Podchaser or anywhere where podcasts are available!#LongCOVID #podcast #longcovidrecovery #covid19 #inspirational #COVIDisStoopid #COVIDisStupid #season2 #mayo #mayoclinic #covi...
2025-10-1321 min
Covid is StoopidJournals, Jan 2021It’s safe to say that in early 2021, there was no semblance of 'normal' in our day to day lives. And in this week’s episode, we’re going to get another look into Mateo’s personal Journals and explore how he and the family were taking their ‘not normal’ and trying to make a life with it.What do you remember about this time in your life? What were you feeling? How were you and your loved ones holding up?Send us an email: CovidisStoopid2020@GMail.comFind us on Instagram: @CovidisStoopidOr on Facebook...
2025-09-2908 min
Covid is StoopidHow Am I Doing?Historically, Mateo has never been much of an online presence. And by not much, I mean less than anyone I know. In this era of passively checking up on family and friends through social media, sometimes we have to dig a little deeper to find out how they’re doing.Send us an email: CovidisStoopid2020@GMail.comFind us on Instagram: @CovidisStoopidOr on Facebook: Facebook.com/CovidisStoopidAnd subscribe to Covid is Stoopid on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Podchaser or anywhere where podcasts are available!#LongCOVID #podcast #longcovidrecovery #covid19 #inspirational #COVIDisStoopid #COVI...
2025-09-1508 min
Covid is StoopidWelcome Back, KotterWelcome back! We've missed you! So let's catch up on all our Summer vacation trips, triumphs, crushes and Covid!Send us an email: CovidisStoopid2020@GMail.comFind us on Instagram: @CovidisStoopidOr on Facebook: Facebook.com/CovidisStoopidAnd subscribe to Covid is Stoopid on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Podchaser or anywhere where podcasts are available!#LongCOVID #podcast #longcovidrecovery #covid19 #inspirational #COVIDisStoopid #COVIDisStupid #season2 #welcomebackkotter #covidrecoveryThank you for rejoining us for Season 2 - Welcome Back!
2025-09-0113 min
Covid is StoopidThank You in the Weird WayIn our final episode of the season, Mateo lets us in as he carefully and methodically prepares himself for a night of greatness. Also known as the long-awaited Weird Al show. With Wifey and Kiddo at his sides, Mateo looks forward to attending his first concert since before Covid.How did you enjoy Season 1 of Covid is Stoopid? Anything you'd like to see more of? Less of? Leave your thoughts in the comments or share them directly with us!Send us an email: CovidisStoopid2020@GMail.comFind us on Instagram: @CovidisStoopidOr on Faceb...
2025-07-0713 min
Covid is StoopidNew Relationship with FoodThe endeavor of changing up a lifelong habit – especially one as personal, comforting and essential as what we eat – is never an easy one, even when we’re operating at our best. But for the COVID Long Haulers, it wasn’t an option, it was a necessity...What changes have you found most difficult? Helpful? Strange?Send us an email: CovidisStoopid2020@GMail.comFind us on Instagram: @CovidisStoopidOr on Facebook: Faceook.com/CovidisStoopidAnd subscribe to Covid is Stoopid on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Podchaser or anywhere where podcasts are available!#L...
2025-06-3012 min
Covid is StoopidHappy Yes YearThe choice to say Yes or say No. For some, it’s a case-by-case basis. But to others, it’s a lifestyle. And for the COVID Long Haulers, “Yes” has become a very very difficult choice.Where have your Yes and No decisions been made? Let us know!Send us an email: CovidisStoopid2020@GMail.comFind us on Instagram: @CovidisStoopidOr on Facebook: Faceook.com/CovidisStoopidAnd subscribe to Covid is Stoopid on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Podchaser or anywhere where podcasts are available!#LongCOVID #podcast #longcovidrecovery #covid19 #inspirational #COVIDisStoopid #COVIDisStupi...
2025-06-2310 min
Covid is StoopidTemporary Teardrop TattooHow many of you keep Journals? Or have ever kept Journals? For some of the Covid Long Haulers, it has become essential. Maybe it’s a way of remembering some of the past because Covid has done everything it can to take that away from you. But to others, it may be more than that. Here’s my Big Brother Mateo with Temporary Teardrop Tattoo.How have you mapped your experience with Long Haul Covid (and before? And after?)?Send us an email: CovidisStoopid2020@GMail.comFind us on Instagram: @CovidisStoopidOr on Facebook...
2025-06-1608 min
Covid is StoopidSing a Song of Safety RailsFor the Covid Long Haulers out there - and anyone who finds themselves battling new obstacles day in and day out, be that mental or physical or emotional - it's safe to say that contexts are changing. Have changed. What may have been taken for granted one day is an ongoing struggle today. And on the other side of that token, you've got all those events in life that may otherwise be "just another Saturday" that may just become a source of an epiphany. Here's my big brother Mateo with Sing a Song About Safety Rails.What unexp...
2025-06-0908 min
Covid is StoopidArt is the Therapy"Ars Gratia Artis" - Art for Art’s SakeThat's the idea we're ruminating on today as that exact concept has been instrumental in Mateo's rehabilitation, his self-exploration and his overall well-being. From cross-stitching to dreamcatchers to flowers with skulls in them, we've got some lively and lovely ground to cover today.What's been keeping your head up? Exercise? Family time? Something new? Something familiar? Well we're going to talk about it today, and we happily invite you to join in on the conversation!Send us an email: CovidisStoopid2020@GMail.comFind us on Ins...
2025-06-0210 min
Covid is StoopidTwo Years“There is nothing either good or bad, but thinking makes it so.” Some would say that everything is a matter of perspective and your perspective forms your reality. This week, we join Mateo as he looks back on - at the time - his two years as a Covid Long Hauler. If you're enjoying these episodes, we'd really appreciate if you would subscribe, give us a like, leave us a comment or simply share it with a friend!Send us an email: CovidisStoopid2020@GMail.comFind us on Instagram: @CovidisStoopidOr on Facebook: Faceook...
2025-05-2605 min
Covid is StoopidJournals, Dec 2020December 2020. It was a weird time for everyone. Who we could and couldn’t see for the holidays, where we could go and what we could do. Did any of you think to Journal about it? Well, Mateo did. And in this week’s episode, we're reading from Mateo’s Journals from the first December of the pandemic. And his first Christmas as a Long Hauler.If you're enjoying these episodes, we'd really appreciate if you would subscribe, give us a like, leave us a comment or simply share it with a friend!Send us an email: Co...
2025-05-1909 min
Covid is StoopidThe Real RealityWe’ve been with Mateo for the good, we’ve joined him for the bad. And now…we want to pull back the curtain so that you can see the real. Today's episode will be a look at what happens when all the preparation, warm up and focus gets up ended.Tell your friends, tell someone who doesn't know what Long Haul Covid is, share with anyone you think could benefit!Send us an email: CovidisStoopid2020@GMail.comFind us on Instagram: @covidisstoopidOr on Facebook: Faceook.com/COVIDisStoopidAnd...
2025-05-1212 min
Covid is StoopidBrain Fog is a Helluva ThingWe all know the feeling: walk into a room, forget why you’re there. Now just imagine multiplying the frequency (and frustration) of these little episodes by...years.Tell your friends, tell someone who doesn't know what Long Haul Covid is, share with anyone you think could benefit!Send us an email: CovidisStoopid2020@GMail.comFind us on Instagram: @covidisstoopidOr on Facebook: Faceook.com/COVIDisStoopidAnd subscribe anywhere where podcasts are available!#LongCOVID #podcast #longcovidrecovery #covid19 #inspirational #COVIDisStoopid #COVIDisStupid #brainfog #covidrecovery
2025-05-0507 min
Covid is StoopidJournals, Nov 2020Today we’d like to show you something different. The part this journey that was never really meant for anyone else, but will be today. We’re going to open the pages of Mateo’s Journals so that he can share a different voice of his with you.Tell your friends, tell someone who doesn't know what Long Haul Covid is, share with anyone you think could benefit!Send us an email: CovidisStoopid2020@GMail.comFind us on Instagram: @covidisstoopidOr on Facebook: Faceook.com/COVIDisStoopidAnd subscribe anywhere where podcasts are availabl...
2025-04-2913 min
Covid is StoopidThe Spoon TheoryThis week, Mateo's resting his voice, and Little Brother Lucas is sharing an essay Mateo shared with him. Christine Miserandino's 'The Spoon Theory' is one woman's idea of how to convey to her friend what it's like to be sick with the help of a simple diner utensil, and one Covid Long Hauler would like to do the same with you, the listeners.Tell your friends, tell someone who doesn't know what Long Haul Covid is, share with anyone you think could benefit!Send us an email: CovidisStoopid2020@GMail.comFind us on Instagram: @covidisstoopid
2025-04-2115 min
Covid is Stoopid1000th DayMateo has always had a way of looking at the world that I have tried to emulate. But hey: do or do not, there is no try. Safe to say: Mateo is doing.Tell your friends, share with anyone you think could benefit!Send us an email at CovidisStoopid2020@GMail.com#LongCOVID #podcast #longcovidrecovery #LongCOVIDawarenessmonth #covid19 #inspirational #COVIDisStoopid #COVIDisStupid
2025-04-1510 min
Covid is StoopidMt. Rushmore of Long HaulersWhile it may be commonplace to rattle off who is on your Mt. Rushmore of sports heroes or movie stars, today Mateo is going to share with us his Mt. Rushmore of Long Haulers.Tell your friends, share with anyone you think could benefit!Send us an email at CovidisStoopid2020@GMail.com#LongCOVID #podcast #longcovidrecovery #LongCOVIDawarenessmonth #covid19 #inspirational #COVIDisStoopid #COVIDisStupid
2025-04-1515 min
Covid is StoopidPositive Medical ExperienceFor the Covid Long Haulers, doctors' appointments are an ongoing Odyssey riddled with dead ends, empty hands and dark drives back home. But today, Mateo would like to share with you a Positive Medical Experience.Tell your friends, tell someone who doesn't know what Long Haul Covid is, share with anyone you think could benefit!Send us an email at CovidisStoopid2020@GMail.com#LongCOVID #podcast #longcovidrecovery #LongCOVIDawarenessmonth #covid19 #inspirational #COVIDisStoopid #COVIDisStupid
2025-04-1508 min
Covid is StoopidAsking for Help (It Aint Easy)As anyone knows – especially you, the Covid long haulers – nobody can do anything entirely on their own. But asking for help can be tough. Today, Mateo is going to share with us some good news – and how it couldn’t have happened without asking for some help.Tell your friends, tell someone who doesn't know what Long Haul Covid is, share with anyone you think could benefit!Send us an email at CovidisStoopid2020@GMail.com#LongCOVID #podcast #longcovidrecovery #LongCOVIDawarenessmonth #covid19 #inspirational #COVIDisStoopid #COVIDisStupid
2025-04-1509 min
Covid is StoopidA Thing I DidWe're all going to run up against challenges. Some may be big, others may be small. But for the Covid Long Hauler, the challenges don’t get to be so easily divided into big and small.Tell your friends, tell someone who doesn't know what Long Haul Covid is, share with anyone you think could benefit!Send us an email at CovidisStoopid2020@GMail.com#LongCOVID #podcast #longcovidrecovery #LongCOVIDawarenessmonth #covid19 #inspirational #COVIDisStoopid #COVIDisStupid
2025-04-1505 min
Covid is StoopidFourth COVIDiversaryIn today’s episode, Mateo shares with us his thoughts after 4 years of Covid. 4 Years of Reddit and almond butter. 4 years of knowing you – the long haulers who help keep him positive.Tell your friends, tell someone who doesn't know what Long Haul Covid is, share with anyone you think could benefit!Send us an email at CovidisStoopid2020@GMail.com#LongCOVID #podcast #longcovidrecovery #LongCOVIDawarenessmonth #covid19 #inspirational #COVIDisStoopid #COVIDisStupid
2025-04-1514 min