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Long Covid Podcast169 - The Roots Below: Five Essential Themes for Long Covid RecoveryJackie explores recovery themes in today's episode, as she identifies five key themes that emerge across different healing journeys: consistency in daily practices, mindset that fosters healing, understanding what's happening in your body, building personal strategies, and creating a healing environment.• Consistency means showing up daily for practices that help, even when progress feels invisible• Mindset isn't about toxic positivity but creating biochemical conditions for healing through belief in improvement• Understanding your body's responses and triggers makes interventions more effective and reduces fear• Building strategies involves creating a personalized toolkit of what actually works for your...2025-03-2724 min
Long Covid Podcast166 - "I'm Not Broken": Finding a New Perspective on Illness with Rebecca TolinRebecca Tolin shares her transformative journey from chronic illness to recovery and self-discovery. Her insights into the mind-body connection, the impact of trauma on health, and the importance of self-compassion offer listeners a path toward healing.• Introduction to Rebecca's journey with ME/CFS • The effect trauma has on physical health • Searching for answers and the limitations of traditional medicine • The role of mindfulness and somatic awareness in recovery • Embracing self-compassion and its benefits in the healing process • The shift in identity away from being defined by illness • Finding hope and possibility in the face of strug...2025-03-0650 min
Calm Your Nervous SystemUsing Your Breath to Heal From Long Covid or ME/CFS with Jackie Baxter | Episode 16When it feels like life and your health are out of control, there is one thing you can easily control which could actually help you to influence your nervous system and begin to heal from Long Covid or ME/CFS. What is that one thing? Your breathing. Today’s guest, Jackie Baxter of The Long Covid Podcast, shares with us all about how she overcame Long Covid by learning how to breathe properly and introducing breathwork into her life.Connect with Jackie:Listen to The Long Covid PodcastWork with Jackie through Lo...2025-02-2454 min
Retrieving SanityBreathing into Recovery with Jackie Baxter
In this episode of Retrieving Sanity, host Keegan Read speaks with Jackie Baxter, a breathing instructor and coach, about her journey through long COVID and the impact it had on her mental health. Jackie shares her experiences of being an active individual before falling ill, the challenges of recovery, and the importance of understanding the mental health aspects of chronic illness. The conversation delves into the struggles of navigating life with long COVID, the misconceptions surrounding it, and the strategies Jackie used to find balance and hope in her recovery journey. In this conversation, Jackie shares her personal journey...2025-01-0959 min
Long Covid Podcast159 - Jackie's 2024 Reflections - Journey to self-worth & inner peaceHave you ever found that life’s greatest lessons often come when we least expect them? Join me on a journey of introspection and creativity as I uncover the hidden gifts of spontaneity and presence, especially in the face of challenges like long COVID. The delicate balance between meticulous planning and letting life unfold naturally, insights into how this approach can alleviate stress and enhance well-being. My recent virtual art room event serves as a testament to the healing power of creative expression, inviting you to explore self-care through artistic activities. As I reflect on what I wou...2024-12-1911 min