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Long Covid Podcast200 - Celebrating 200 & The Power of Intention in HealingWelcome to a milestone episode! In the 200th episode of the Long Covid Podcast, Jackie Baxter rings in 2026 by sharing personal reflections on the journey so far and the evolution of the podcast from its origins during her own recovery from Long Covid.Jackie explores:Lessons learned from recovery, including resilience, adapting to life’s unpredictability, and the importance of grace in setbacks.The difference between goals and intentions, with practical, science-backed advice on setting gentle, adaptable intentions to support healing and emotional well-being.A guided exercise to help you set your own intention for the da...
2026-01-1521 min
Long Covid Podcast190 - Dr. Google Gets an Upgrade: Can AI have a role in patient empowerment?Technology offers unprecedented access to health information, but navigating it effectively requires understanding which tools serve our recovery and when to step away from screens. Jess from TurnTo shares insights on using AI and technology tools to support recovery from conditions like Long Covid and ME/CFS.• Different technology platforms have different agendas - social media optimizes for view time, search engines for quick clicks• Approximately 10,000 new updates emerge weekly about Long Covid and ME/CFS across research, expert interviews, and patient discussions• AI tools like ChatGPT can provide referenced health information when asked properly, often...
2025-10-0952 min
Long Covid Podcast188 - Moving Through the Liminal Space Between Illness and WellnessRecovery from Long Covid & ME/CFS involves exploring ways to move forward when you're nearly there or making progress but unsure how to reach the next level. Finding your own path is essential as there isn't a one-size-fits-all approach to healing.• Jackie's recovery had 3 phases: denial & pushing through, education & strategy-building, and gentle building• Healing isn't a destination but a soft place to land—embracing the journey puts less pressure on your nervous system• Consistent practices that show your body it's safe build confidence & trust• The liminal space between illness & wellness allows for exploration without pressure
2025-09-2525 min
Long Covid Podcast183 - Strength in Vulnerability: Theresa's Recovery StoryIn this episode, Jackie is joined by Theresa Aristarco who shares her Long Covid recovery story. Theresa's journey from an active software engineer to battling long-haul COVIDNavigating complex medical challenges and invisible symptomsThe critical role of mental health in recoveryOvercoming vestibular issues and physical limitationsFinding hope and healing through physical therapy, medication, and supportEpisode Themes:Long COVID recoveryMental health and healingThe importance of community and vulnerabilityNon-linear recovery processMemorable Quotes:"I was never going to get better alone""Progress isn't linear, recovery isn't linear""I'm only recently s...
2025-07-2552 min
The Rest Repair Recover PodcastCan Jackie Baxter's Long Covid Story Help YOU Recover?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 what life was like before she became ill, juggling a busy and active lifestyle, stressful work, and the early days of the pandemic when guidance and understanding were limited. She...
2025-07-071h 15
The Broadway Shuffle: A Texas Tech Sports PodcastThe WIVES of Texas Tech FOOTBALL Feat. Debbie McGuire, Aisha, Jackie and Jeri!! #85The Broadway Shuffle is a Texas Tech Sports podcast hosted by Brennan Baxter, Clayton Anderson, Conrad Mills, and Zyler Buchanan. In Episode 85, they talk with the wives of Texas Tech Football Coaches, Debbie McGuire, Aisha Johnson, Jackie Fegan, and Jeri McGuire.#texastech #wreckem #collegefootball #lubbock #gunsup #big12conference #big12basketball #big12football #joeymcguire #texastechfootball #redraiders #NIL #espn #foxsports #cbsports #collegeathletics #patrickmahomes #SEC #big10---Interested in Sponsoring The Broadway Shuffle: https://forms.gle/xuMv79vTbGw6X6g47SUBSCRIBE TO THIS CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/@broadwayshufflepodAUDIO ‘The Broadway Sh...
2025-06-0954 min
Long Covid Podcast177 - The Stool with Four Legs: Rachel's Long Covid RecoveryRachel Rock shares her powerful Long Covid recovery story, detailing her journey from initial illness to healing through understanding and supporting her autonomic nervous system.• Contracted COVID in May 2022 & developed long COVID whilst attempting to train for a cycling event• Discovered she was experiencing Dysautonomia & significant blood pressure regulation issues• Used tracking tools including Welltory app to gather data about HRV & autonomic nervous system function• Built recovery on four pillars: autonomic nervous system regulation, functional medicine, dietary changes & trauma processing• Worked with practitioners including Dr. Lydia Knutson who combines chiropractic medicine with energy healing te...
2025-06-0648 min
Long Covid Podcast175 - Jackie dives into Cold Water ImmersionCold water immersion - friend or foe?One of the things that helped Jackie the most in her recovery - cold water immersion - and one of the most commonly asked questions from listeners.But it doesn't work well for everyone. In this episode, Jackie dives into the science behind the power of cold water, as well as discussing her own expertise and her own journey - why did it work for her? And how could you make it work for you?As always - this isn't medical advice - always speak to...
2025-05-1534 min
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...
2025-02-2456 min
Retrieving Sanity | Recovery from Addictions and TraumasBreathing 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
The Raise Podcast with Carol BarwickEpisode 13: REST with Podcast Host, Musician and Outdoors Enthusiast Jackie BaxterIn this week's episode, Carol speaks to Jackie Baxter. Jackie is a musician and outdoors enthusiast, whose life was derailed by long covid in 2020. This led her to start the Long Covid Podcast which has helped both herself and others to recover or improve. Her own recovery is still ongoing, but is doing very much better than she was.
You can find her podcast by searching for "Long Covid 19 Podcast".
You can find more info on her website here: www.LongCovidPodcast.com
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2024-09-0749 min
The Raelan Agle Podcast3: Strategies that Freed Jackie Baxter from the 3-Year Long Covid NightmareSend a textIn this episode, Jackie Baxter shares her personal journey with long COVID and the three most important tools she used to overcome the illness and fully recover.CONNECT WITH JACKIE BAXTER: 💻 Jackie's Website - https://www.LongCovidPodcast.com📸 Jackie's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/longcovidpod/📱 Jackie's Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/longcovidpodcast🐔 Jackie's Twitter: https://twitter.com/longcovidpod🎥 Jackie's YouTube - https://www.youtugbe.com/@longcovidpodcastBreathing info - http://linktr.ee/longcovidbreathingBreathing YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@longcovidbreathingFB support group...
2024-08-2654 min
Long Covid Podcast142 - Jackie's thoughts of the day!In episode 142 of the Long Covid Podcast, Jackie takes to the mic to explore her thoughts on Some Things, including almost 3 years since she started the podcast, why boundaries and self-care are so important and more. My youtube channel and the "Ask Jaxter" playlist Long Covid Breathing - see what I have created with Vikki and how you can join our courses and work with usMy Insight Timer - relax with me
2024-08-0812 min
Long Covid Podcast123 - Jackie's Reflections on 4 years since "The Beginning" & Long Covid Awareness DayEpisode 123 of the Long Covid Podcast falls on Long Covid Awareness Day, and also 4 years since I first became unwell. This is my reflections on the last 4 years - Long Covid & beyond. I also did a video for youtube which might be of interest hereEpisode 94 - my recovery storyMessage the podcast! - questions will be answered on my youtube channel :) Support the show~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~The Long Covid Podcast is self-produced & self funded. If you enjoy...
2024-03-1517 min
Long Covid Podcast94 - Jackie's Long Covid Recovery StoryEpisode 94 of the Long Covid Podcast is a bit special - here I am handing over my hosting duties to my partner, Malky, so he can interview me about my recovery. Yes - my recovery - from Long Covid.Although it's impossible to cover everything (I've already thought of loads of things I wanted to say but forgot), hopefully we got most of the important stuff.As always - if you have questions - please do get in touch, as there's always the possibility of a follow-up (with any guest). And if I get enough...
2023-07-2750 min
Long Covid Podcast75 - My 3 Year Reflections - Are we nearly there yet?!Episode 75 of the Long Covid Podcast is Jackie's reflections on 3 years of Long Covid, and why there is cause for positivity. Despite the many mistakes, this is reflections on a search for answers and "hacking" your way through to see improvement.This is not medical advice!Message the podcast! - questions will be answered on my youtube channel :) Support the show~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~The Long Covid Podcast is self-produced & self funded. If you enjoy what you hear and are able to, please Buy me a coffee or purchase a...
2023-03-1716 min
Long Covid Podcast73 - Dr William Li - Physician, Scientist & Long Covid ResearcherIn episode 73 of the Long Covid Podcast I chat with the fabulous Dr William Li, who is a Physician, Scientist, president and medical director of the Angiogenesis Foundation, and bestselling author of “Eat to Beat Your Diet: Burn Fat, Heal Your Metabolism, and Live Longer”. Dr. Li is leading research into COVID-19 and Long Covid which is what brings him to the Long Covid Podcast!We chat through some of his findings and theories, as well as what can be done to help. I learned so much from this so I hope you do too!Phot...
2023-03-0250 min
Long Covid Podcast72 - Prof Amitava Banerjee - STIMULATE-ICP StudyEpisode 72 of the Long Covid Podcast is a chat with Professor Amitava Banerjee about the STIMULATE-ICP study which he is co-lead of. We chat a load about the different "arms" of the study itself, how it has been developed and the role of patient involvement. We also chat about how you might be able to get involved in different parts of the study.Link to website: https://stimulate-icp.org/Message the podcast! - questions will be answered on my youtube channel :) For more information about Long Covid Breathing...
2023-02-2335 min
Long Covid Podcast71 - Nic Wray on Tinnitus - what is it, and what can I do?Episode 71 of the Long Covid Podcast is a chat with Nic Wray from Tinnitus UK (formerly the British Tinnitus Association) about all things Tinnitus. We chat about possible triggers, the ups and downs, what can be done about it and research that is ongoing into the condition.This episode ties in with Tinnitus Week which is this week - February 6-10 2023. More information in the episode, or the links below.Tinnitus UK Your Covid Recovery tinnitus information Message...
2023-02-0941 min
Long Covid Podcast70 - Lorrie Rivers - Reclaiming life from chronic illness & helping others do the sameEpisode 70 of the Long Covid Podcast is a chat with the fabulous Lorrie Rivers. Lorrie has herself recovered from Me/CFS as well as Long Covid & Fibromyalgia and is helping others to do the same. Lorrie has been helping people manage their illnesses for years and has seen a lot of success stories, but feels she has made a break-through recently which she is really excited to share.Useful links below:What’s the Root Cause of My Illness? Lorrie Rivers - Living from Inspiration
2023-02-0258 min
Long Covid Podcast69 - Fiona Lowenstein - Journalist, Writer, Body Politic Founder & Long Covid AdvocateEpisode 69 of the Long Covid Podcast is a chat with Fiona Lowenstein, Journalist, writer, Long Covid Advocate and now author/editor of "The Long Covid Survival Guide". We chat through Fiona's early experiences of Covid & Long Covid which led them to create the Body Politic support group which is such a lifeline to so many. We also discuss the book and the idea behind it, as well as so much more. Purchase "The Long Covid Survival Guide"Long COVID Survival Guide book exchange...
2023-01-2658 min
Long Covid Podcast68 - Dr David Saperstein - links in Long Covid, MCAS, Dysautonomia, EDS & moreEpisode 68 of the Long Covid Podcast is a chat with Dr David Saperstein from the Center of Complex Neurology, EDS & PoTS based in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr Saperstein has been working with complex conditions for over 20 years and is now also helping those with Long Covid and post-vaccine symptoms.This is a fascinating discussion about approaches to diagnoses & treatment, how certain conditions can affect one another as well as what can be done.I hope you enjoy as much as I did.Center for Complex Neurology Long Covid pageMessage...
2023-01-1955 min
Long Covid Podcast67 - DecodeME - a chat with Prof Chris Ponting & Andy Devereux-CookeEpisode 67 of the Long Covid Podcast is a chat with two wonderful people from the Decode ME genetics study – Professor Chris Ponting who is the lead on the study, and Andy Devereux-Cooke, co-founder of the Science for ME forum and also an investigator (PPI) on the DecodeME Management Group. We discuss the study itself as well as some of the background behind it.If you are interested in signing up (or would just like some more information about the study) please go to DecodeME.org.ukScience for ME...
2023-01-1248 min
Long Covid Podcast66 - Lauren Stiles - President & co-founder of Dysautonomia InternationalEpisode 66 of the Long Covid Podcast is a chat with the fabulous Lauren Stiles, President & co-founder of Dysautonomia Internation. Lauren describes herself as a "very high functioning sick person" and has so much amazing knowledge to impart about all forms of Dysautonomia itself, as well as the diagnostic journeys that many of us find ourselves on. This was a hugely enjoyable conversation - I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!Dysautonomia International WebsiteDysautonomiainternational.org/doctorslongcovidresearchfund.org...
2023-01-0543 min
Long Covid Podcast65 - Long Covid Creativity 2022Episode 65 of the Long Covid Podcast is a wonderful collection of creativity inspired by Long Covid, from children to adults and all across the world. It's an inspiring listen as these talented people tell their own stories and perform their own work.If you're inspired - please get in touch - I always love to hear from you and do join the FB group - link below.Long Covid Choir - "When we sing together" by Vicky Jacobs (Sound engineer Nick Westoby) Julia's plants & artwork - see the Long Covid...
2022-12-2034 min
Long Covid Podcast64 - 2022 ReflectionsEpisode 64 of the Long Covid Podcast is some personal reflections on the last 6 months and this year. Things I've learned, and what has helped me. Of course, I am not a medical professional, and this is not advice.I'm not recovered yet, but have seen some improvement. Always very happy to hear from you - what's helped you and how are you doing?My Vedicinals blogFood Intolerance testEpisode 40 - Dr Boon Lim
2022-12-1524 min
Long Covid Podcast63 - Dr Michael Bagnell - Long Covid & the brainEpisode 63 of the Long Covid Podcast is a chat with Dr Michael Bagnell, Functional Neurologist & Chiropractic Physician based in Miami, Florida. We talk about all things Long Covid and the brain - what's causing things to go wrong and how to fix them! Useful links below.www.bagnellbraincenter.comhttps://www.bagnellbraincenter.com/online-forms.html"Persistent Brainstem Dysfunction in Long Covid - a Hypothesis" Message the podcast! - questions will be answered on my youtube channel :) For more information about Long Covid B...
2022-12-0149 min
Long Covid Podcast62 - Nisreen Alwan - Professor of Public Health, Researcher & Long-haulerEpisode 62 of the Long Covid Podcast is a chat with the wonderful Professor Nisreen Alwan. We chat about her experiences with Long Covid as a first-waver, her ability to work and what made this possible. We also talk about social media, her experience of researching Long Covid as well as some thoughts about changes that should happen going forward. TED talkMessage the podcast! - questions will be answered on my youtube channel :) For more information about Long Covid Breathing courses & workshops, please check out LongCovidBreathing.com
2022-11-2445 min
Long Covid Podcast61 - Rosie & Colin Pidgeon - Long Covid in young people & Rosie's artworkEpisode 61 of the Long Covid Podcast is a chat with Rosie & Colin Pidgeon. Rosie has had Long Covid for a little over a year after catching it at school. Rosie talks through her symptoms & what has helped; and Colin, her wonderfully supportive Dad, describes how he's adjusted his & his family's life to help support Rosie. Rosie is also a really talented artist, and is curating an exhibition at the start of December, in aid of Long Covid Kids. Links below (& these will get updated with anything new as the exhibition happens)This is a really c...
2022-11-1728 min
Long Covid Podcast60 - Reema Ahmad - Diagnosis, Gaslighting & Life with Long CovidEpisode 60 of the Long Covid Podcast is a chat with Reema Ahmad who has Long Covid following a 2020 infection but has had a difficult route to diagnosis. We chat through a lot of her experiences and what she has learned from them, things that have helped her and lessons learned.This is a really frank and honest discussion and will hopefully make a lot of people feel validated and heard.Reema's book - Un-ParentingMessage the podcast! - questions will be answered on my youtube channel :) For more...
2022-11-1044 min
Long Covid Podcast59 - Vikki Jones - Long Covid, Trauma & BreathingEpisode 59 of the Long Covid Podcast is a chat with the fabulous Vikki Jones, personal trainer, dietitian, wellness coach and former international athlete. Vikki is suffering with Long Covid and has developed a passion for breathing and helping others going through the "longhaul experience"We chat through all sorts of things from her own experiences, the collective trauma we all suffer as well as some practical advice for things we can do NOW to improve our breathing. Patrick McKeown - The Breathing CureVikki's Oxygen Advantage page
2022-11-0358 min
Long Covid Podcast58 - Fiona Jones & the LISTEN TrialEpisode 58 of the Long Covid Podcast is a chat with Fiona Jones, Co-lead of the LISTEN trial which is funded by the NIHR and is currently recruiting in parts of England & Wales.We chat about the 2 parts of the trial, how it's been set up and the benefit of their patient involvement both for the researchers & the the patients themselves.Home (listentrial.co.uk)What do people with long Covid think of LISTEN? (listentrial.co.uk)~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~The Long Covid Podcast is self-produced & self funded. If you enjoy what you...
2022-10-2746 min
Long Covid Podcast57 - Dr Sanjay Gupta - the PoTS SpecialistEpisode 57 of the Long Covid Podcast is a chat with Dr Sanjay Gupta, a doctor who has been specialising in the treatment of PoTS since before Long Covid. We chat about the influx of PoTS patients since Covid began, how he got into treating these patients as well as what his treatment recommendations would be (some of which can be done from home ourselves).Youtube channel PoTS Specialist website (lots of resources & some discount codes) Dr Sanjay Gupta website York Cardiology website...
2022-10-2050 min
Long Covid Podcast56 - Johanna Rayl - Long Covid RecoveryEpisode 56 of the Long Covid Podcast is a chat with Johanna Rayl who has recovered from Long Covid. We chat through her initial illness, how this progressed and then how she recovered. We also chat through some things she learned along the way and useful tips with the benefit of hindsight.(Transcript now available - sorry for the delay)CFS UnravelledANS rewireCurable appJohanna's 8 pieces of advice articlePodcast on fear
2022-10-1351 min
Long Covid Podcast55 - Dr Jacob Teitelbaum - Chronic Fatigue SpecialistEpisode 55 of the Long Covid Podcast is a chat with Dr Jacob Teitelbaum, Chronic Fatigue Specialist and author of "From Fatigued to Fantastic". We chat about post-viral illness and many of the things that can be done to help people to recover.There's lots of inspiring & useful information here (transcript now live - sorry for the slight delay) Cures A-Z app on Google Play or Apple www.Vitality101.com (finding information) recoveryfactors.comwww.EndFatigue.com (fin...
2022-10-0645 min
mindyou - the art of holistic self caremindyou79 ‘Long Covid Podcast’ host Jackie Baxter talks about her Long Covid Journey and self care‘Long Covid Podcast’ host Jackie Baxter talks about her Long Covid journey, her research on recovery, the lessons she has learned and her own self care longcovidpodcast.com
2022-10-0138 min
Long Covid Podcast54 - Elizabeth Dreicer - Consuli, Long Covid & researchEpisode 54 of the Long Covid Podcast is a chat with Elizabeth Dreicer, CEO of Consuli. We chat a load about what Consuli does, and the study into Long Covid & immunology with La Jolla Institute of Immunology. It's a fascinating discussion so really interesting to everyone!Consuli.netConsuli Long Covid Study InformationLa Jolla Institute for Immunology~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~The Long Covid Podcast is self-produced & self funded. If you enjoy what you hear and are able to, please Buy me a coffee or
2022-09-2932 min
Long Covid Podcast53 - Dr Deepak Ravindran - Long Covid & PainEpisode 53 of the Long Covid Podcast is a chat with Dr Deepak Ravindran, a pain specialist and lead of the Long Covid Service in Berkshire. We chat about what causes pain in Long Covid (& the crossovers with other conditions) as well as some strategies of how to help. Deepak also gives some insight from his work with the Long Covid Clinic which is really fascinating and will he helpful to everyone.The Pain-Free Mindset bookApologies for the occasional lack in quality - the internet connection wasn't fantastic and I have...
2022-09-2251 min
Long Covid Podcast52 - Margaret Koziel - Update on AXA1125Episode 52 of the Long Covid Podcast is a chat with Dr Margaret Koziel, Chief Medical Officer of Axcella Therapeutics. Earlier this year I spoke to Margaret (& Bill, CEO) about AXA1125, a drug they are developing to help people with Long Covid. When we spoke before, they were just heading into Clinical Trials for AXA1125, and Margaret is here to tell us about the exciting results from that trial, and also the next steps. Axcella WebsiteResults of Clinical Trialclinicaltrials.gov~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~The Long Covid...
2022-09-1533 min
Long Covid Podcast51 - Darren Brown discusses DisabilityEpisode 51 of the Long Covid Podcast is a chat with Darren Brown, Chair of Long Covid Physio. Darren talks about what disability means and can look like for different people. Measuring disability can be so difficult and he discusses some possible better ways of doing it. This is a fascinating short follow-up to episode 47 (which is absolutely worth a listen too) Links:1) Website 2) About Long COVID Physio3) Resources 4) Quick Access5) Video Series...
2022-09-0715 min
Long Covid Podcast50 - Chrissi Kelly - AbScent & ParosmiaEpisode 50 of the Long Covid Podcast is a chat with Chrissi Kelly, founder of the UK charity AbScent, a charity which helps people with smell & taste loss or change. We chat about the charity, how it can help people as well as some helpful tips for those experiencing this symptom. Abscent websiteAbScent NetworkYoutube channelHuel (UK)~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~The Long Covid Podcast is self-produced & self funded. If you enjoy what you hear and are able to, please Buy me...
2022-09-0143 min
Long Covid Podcast49 - Wild Swimming with Dr Adrian Baker & LeanneEpisode 49 of the Long Covid Podcast is a chat with Dr Adrian Baker & Leanne about wild swimming. Adrian, a GP in Nairn in north-east Scotland, is an avid wild swimmer as well as having also had Long Covid and recovered from it. Leanne, also from Nairn, has had her life completely transformed by wild swimming and hearing her story is incredibly inspiring for anyone listening. We chat through both Adrian & Leanne's experiences as well as some really useful advice & information for anyone looking to get into wild swimming. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~The Long Covid Podcast is self-produced...
2022-08-2535 min
Long Covid Podcast48 - Saskia Mulder - Long Covid & a visit to South AfricaEpisode 48 of the Long Covid Podcast is a chat with Saskia Mulder, a nurse living with Long Covid. We chat through some of her experiences, some of the things that have helped her in her journey and about mental health (& the importance of seeking help). We also chat a load about her trip to South Africa to see "Doctor Jaco", a load about microclots & the treatment that followed.Saskia is completely honest about her experiences, so a really useful listen for anyone. Blog - "Living with Long Covid, the invisible illness
2022-08-1855 min
Long Covid Podcast47 - Darren Brown - Long Covid PhysioEpisode 47 of the Long Covid Podcast is a chat with the fabulous Darren Brown, Chair of Long Covid Physio. We talk about what Long Covid Physio is and how it came into being as well as some of the fabulous resources that are on their website. We also talk a load about the Long Covid Physio International Forum, which is a fantastic looking event coming up on 9-10th September this year. A link to register is below (as well as links to a whole load of other really brilliant stuff.)There will be a...
2022-08-1142 min
Long Covid Podcast46 - Gez Medinger - Patient Advocate, Researcher & AuthorEpisode 46 of the Long Covid Podcast is a chat with patient advocate, researcher & author Gez Medinger who many of you will know from his wonderful YouTube videos on Long Covid. We chat around his experiences of Long Covid, how this led him down a bit of a rabbit hole and the book which has come out of it! It was great fun chatting and hopefully we've come up with something useful for you to listen to. There is the potential for a follow-up, so do send in your questions! Gez YouTube channel
2022-08-0454 min
Long Covid Podcast45 - Keith Littlewood - Hormones, the thyroid & moreEpisode 45 of the Long Covid Podcast is a chat with endocrinology wizard Keith Littlewood about hormones, the thyroid & how this could all link in with the Long Covid puzzle. We chat through all things thyroid, why it can be so complicated and what to look out for (as well as what could be done to help). We also chat around loads of other stuff - it was super interesting for me, so I hope there's something in there for you too!Website - lots of really useful info...
2022-07-2753 min
Long Covid Podcast44 - Moira Newiss - How do we make our energy (& how can we do it better?)Episode 44 of the Long Covid Podcast welcomes back Moira Newiss, Nutritional Therapist, to talk a bit more in depth about how we make our energy. If you haven't already, I highly recommend listening to episode 21 where Moira talks a lot about different foods. In this episode we dive a little deeper into some of the mechanisms as well as what we can do to support them and journey back towards health.Moira's Easy Healthy Meals Blog on KetoMoira's Website~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~The...
2022-07-2141 min
Long Covid Podcast43 - Mohammad Bashashati - GI issues in Covid & Long CovidEpisode 43 of the Long Covid Podcast is a chat with Dr Mohammad Bashashati, Clinician Scientist & Internist and Senior GI Fellow at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in El Paso, Texas. We chat about GI issues in both acute and Long Covid, and the huge numbers of people who present with these issues, despite it being a topic that isn't talked about enough. We chat about DGBI (disorders of the gut brain interaction), what this means and what might help to treat and manage them.Published studyRome Foundation - m...
2022-07-1444 min
Long Covid Podcast42 - Dr Alison Twycross - LCNMUKEpisode 42 of the Long Covid Podcast is a chat with Dr Alison Twycross, founder of Long Covid Nurses & Midwives UK. We chat through her experiences with Covid & then Long Covid as well as her work in employment and specifically with nurses & midwives. There are a lot of employers who are treating their staff well, but sadly there seem to be more that aren't and we chat about some of the problems & possible solutions to helping people with Long Covid (& other chronic conditions) to recover whilst remaining in work.LCNMUK websiteSocial...
2022-07-0749 min
Sitecore Standard ValuesSitecore at Sitecore by Jackie Baxter, Senior Digital Strategist, DX at SitecoreJoin the conversation between Rick, Sultan, and Jackie Baxter, Senior Digital Strategist, DX at Sitecore.
They met live at the Sitecore office in London, UK. As Senior Digital Strategist, DX, Jackie is doing for Sitecore what she has been doing with Sitecore customers for many years with a little twist; she has access to all the great composable technology and can use it to drive great CX for our customers. Think for example of how Sitecore is using Sitecore Personalize on Sitecore.com
During the lively conversation, Jackie is also sharing her journey from the U...
2022-07-0640 min
Long Covid Podcast41 - Joachim Gerlach - Vedicinals-9Episode 41 of the Long Covid Podcast is a chat with Joachim Gerlach about Vedicinals-9 - a nutraceutical developed to help Covid and Long Covid. We chat about how this differs to pharmaceuticals and a bit about how it was developed. We also chat a little about the Long Covid Foundation (link below) and what it is hoping to achieve. Vedicinals Website (can be ordered from here - also lots of info about Vedicinals & link to clinical trial) Long Covid Foundation3rd Long Co...
2022-06-3043 min
Long Covid Podcast40 - Dr Boon Lim - autonomic dysfunction, the heart & Long CovidEpisode 40 of the Long Covid Podcast is a chat with the wonderful Dr Boon Lim. We talk about the heart and how it's connected to the rest of the body, what can go wrong when something like Long Covid affects the body and how we can help ourselves and get better (what more could we want?!)I have already listened to this episode several times myself and actually felt instantly slightly better after hearing it! It's quite a long listen but it's really worth getting to the end, even if you need to take a break.
2022-06-231h 13
Long Covid Podcast39 - Lynn Laidlaw & Tracy Ibbotson - PPI & Research InvolvementEpisode 39 of the Long Covid Podcast is a chat with Lynn Laidlaw & Tracy Ibbotson who are very involved in research involvement and PPI (Patient & Public Involvement) but they have had very different journeys to this point.We chat through some of their experiences, why it is really worthwhile to get involved and how this might be possible in different ways.If you'd like to know more, you can get involved with Tracy at Glasgow uni or the UK research involvement groups via the links below, or drop me a message if you would like to...
2022-06-1656 min
Long Covid Podcast38 - Dr Tina Peers - MCAS & Long CovidEpisode 38 of the Long Covid Podcast is a chat with Dr Tina Peers who is a leading expert in MCAS - Mast Cell Activation Syndrome, a little known condition which seems to be intertwined with Long Covid. As people with Long Covid struggle to learn about the condition, Dr Peers shares her knowledge about MCAS, some treatment/management options and some of the experiences she has had with it. We also talk about a few other things she has found that can help with MCAS and Long Covid. It's a fascinating chat and hopefully everyone can take...
2022-06-0952 min
Long Covid Podcast37 - Dr Asad KhanEpisode 37 of the Long Covid Podcast is a chat with Dr Asad Khan who has become well-known among the Long Covid communities. Asad caught Covid whilst working as a respiratory doctor on Covid wards, and has since developed Long Covid.We chat through this experiences as well as what he has done in terms of treatments & managing symptoms. There is loads of really useful stuff in here - it was a pleasure chatting and I hope some of it is useful to you too.Links:Microbiome testingVagus...
2022-06-0255 min
Long Covid Podcast36 - Dr Mark FaghyEpisode 36 of the Long Covid Podcast is a chat with Dr Mark Faghy about the work he and his team are doing to support rehabilitation for Long Covid, based at the university of Derby.The project has many arms and he explains all the different bits they are looking into, and how important listening to the patient voice is. Although all things take time - it's good that Mark & his team are looking to do things right - and I'm looking forward to seeing how things go forward.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~The Long Covid Podcast is...
2022-05-2644 min
Long Covid Podcast35 - Axcella Therapeutics - AXA1125Episode 35 of the Long Covid Podcast is a chat with Dr. Margaret Koziel, Chief Medical Officer and Bill Hinshaw, CEO from Axcella Therapeutics. Axcella Therapeutics is a biotech company based in Boston and they are currently working in collaboration with Oxford University on a clinical trial testing the impact of Long Covid on overall mitochondrial function, particularly the ongoing fatigue and brain fog symptoms.Links:Axcella Therapeutics Announces Initiation of AXA1125 Long COVID Phase 2a Clinical Trial – Axcella Therapeutics (axcellatx.com)Axcella Therapeutics Launches Clinical Program to...
2022-05-1937 min
Long Covid Podcast34 - Sam Munslow - author & the "Covid Coach"Episode 34 of the Long Covid Podcast is a chat with Sam Munslow about her experiences with Covid and then Long Covid, and how that led to her new book "We Will Covive" and her becoming The Covid Coach.Sam's book is written with diary entries followed by reflections and it was fascinating reading it because I saw so many parallels from my own experiences, and had had similar reflections myself! We also talk about how our thoughts can be harmful and how "mental self-harming" adds even more nastiness on top of the physical experience of Long Covid.
2022-05-1239 min
Long Covid Podcast33 - Resia Pretorius & Douglas Kell - MicroclotsEpisode 33 of the Long Covid Podcast is a chat with Professors Resia Pretorius & Douglas Kell about their discovery of microclots & hyperactive platelets in the blood of people with Long Covid, what this means and more about their research into this. We cover a whole load of amazing stuff from causes to possible treatments - I hope you enjoy listening as much as I enjoyed speaking to them! Links:Doug's Clots website: http://dbkgroup.org/longcovid/ Resia's article in the Guardian HEREThe hashtag #TeamClots...
2022-05-0547 min
Long Covid Podcast32 - Esther's Recovery StoryEpisode 32 of the Long Covid Podcast is a chat with Esther about her Long Covid journey and eventual recovery. I think it's important to hear that people have recovered as it gives those of us who are still suffering a bit of hope. We talk about what helped her (and what didn't!) and although everyone's journey will be different, hopefully some of what we talk about will be helpful to you.Of course, neither myself or Esther are medical experts so make sure you listen to your body & consult your own health practitioners as Esther's...
2022-04-2841 min
Long Covid Podcast31 - Zoe Challenor & Long Covid ChoirEpisode 31 of the Long Covid Podcast is a chat with Zoe Challenor - Zoe is a musician and singer who caught Covid early in the pandemic and went on to develop Long Covid. She has used her experiences of both Long Covid and singing to set up the Long Covid Choir - an online choir bringing together Long Covid sufferers from around the globe.We chat a bit about Zoe's experiences with Covid & Long Covid - I'm sure many of you will be able to relate - as well as how she set up the choir and...
2022-04-2138 min
Long Covid Podcast30 - Dr Gavin Francis, GP & authorEpisode 30 of the Long Covid Podcast is a chat with Dr Gavin Francis, a GP and writer whose new book "Recovery - the Lost Art of Convalescence" strikes a chord with many Long Covid sufferers.We chat about the book as well as his thoughts on long term illnesses such as Long Covid. I really enjoyed speaking with him, so I hope you do too. Links:Recovery - Profile Books Gavin Francis: doctor & writer~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~The Long Covid Podcast is self-produced & self f...
2022-04-1434 min
Long Covid Podcast29 - Lorna Nicholson - PoTS & BreathingEpisode 29 of the Long Covid Podcast is a chat with Lorna Nicholson, founder of PoTS UK and breathing aficionado.We try to de-mystify the condition of PoTS that so many people with Long Covid seem to have developed, as well as talking about my new favourite topic of breathing and how we can help our bodies. Lorna's experience of having PoTS means that she really gets what a lot of us are going through. I hope you enjoy listening to her as much as I did.Links:http://lornanpilates.co.uk/
2022-04-0641 min
Long Covid Podcast28 - Ziyad Al-Aly, Doctor & ResearcherEpisode 28 of the Long Covid Podcast is a chat with Dr and researcher Ziyad Al-Aly who has been doing research into Long Covid based in St Louis, USA. We chat about his findings so far, his thoughts on the response to the pandemic as well as Long Covid, and his frustrations around the lack of research into post-viral conditions. Ziyad is an absolute wonder to chat to, so I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!Links:Ziyad's LinkedIn profileZiyad quoted in...
2022-03-3146 min
Long Covid Podcast27 - Dr Jenny Ceolta-Smith: The Aftermath of Leaving WorkEpisode 27 of the Long Covid Podcast is a chat with Dr Jenny Ceolta-Smith, Occupational Therapist and Co-Founder of Long Covid Work & Occupational Health for Long Covid.In this episode we discuss the situation in the UK that sadly a lot of people with Long Covid are now in - what happens when you have to leave work? What options might you have, and what can you do afterwards? We have plans to do another episode in the future, so if you have employment questions, please do get in touch and we'll do our best to...
2022-03-2448 min
Long Covid PodcastBONUS episode: 2 Years of Long Covid - what have I learned?In this BONUS episode of the Long Covid Podcast, Jackie talks about what she has learned from her experiences of Long Covid over the past 2 years. Although recovery is not linear, frustrating and definitely not there yet, she discusses some of what has helped her so far, and what she's learned about Long Covid and herself. Hopefully some of this might help you, or someone you know, too.Disclaimer - as always - I am not a medical professional! This is what I have learned about myself through my own experiences...
2022-03-1921 min
Long Covid Podcast26 - Dr Jackie Maybin - Long Covid & Women's Reproductive HealthEpisode 26 of the Long Covid Podcast is a chat with Dr Jacqueline Maybin, Senior Clinical Research Fellow and Consultant Gynaecologist at the MRC Centre for Reproductive Health at the University of Edinburgh. She is doing research into Long Covid and womens reproductive health funded by the royal society of Edinburgh. We chat about the studies that she is currently involved in - one that is currently at the analysing stage, and 2 that are actively recruiting - one UK-wide, and one a small tissue-based study in the Lothian area. It's a fascinating topic and I hope...
2022-03-1733 min
Long Covid Podcast25 - Scottish Opera's "Breath Cycle" for Long CovidEpisode 25 of the Long Covid Podcast is a chat with singer David Douglas and composer Gareth Williams about the work they are doing with Scottish Opera's Breath Cycle project which is designed around helping people with Long Covid.The project is currently in pilot stage and they hope to roll it out to a bigger group soon - but it sounds like a fabulous project, mixing together music making, creativity & social interaction with a wonderful team of musicians, as well as the health benefits.If you might be interested in getting involved, follow the first...
2022-03-1045 min
Natch BeautBeauty in STEM with Dr. Raven BaxterToday on Natch, Jackie J meets Dr. Raven Baxter, aka Raven the Science maven, to discuss all things intersecting beauty and science. Such topics include: how you should never trust a date wearing a lab coat, being pro-robot, the social aspect of beauty in science, and how advocating for yourself is the ultimate-self care. Plus, how she experienced a rebirth after long-haul covid, and signal boosting women in STEM! For a list of everything mentioned in this episode, go to www.natchbeaut.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-03-0353 min
Long Covid Podcast24 - Alec Finlay - "I Remember"Episode 24 of the Long Covid Podcast is a chat with artist & poet Alec Finlay who has is the lead artist on the Covid Memorial project in Glasgow.We chat a bit about his experiences both of Long Covid & ME as well how he got involved in the project and how it's gone so far. You can still get involved now in lots of different ways.Alec is an absolute inspiration to speak to - I hope you enjoy it as much as I did Links:"I Remember" blog & info
2022-03-0345 min
Long Covid Podcast23 - Sally Riggs - Psychologist & Long-HaulerEpisode 23 of the Long Covid Podcast is a chat with Psychologist Sally Riggs, who is also recovering from Long Covid.We chat a bit about her experiences, how this has given her a greater understanding into her patients' struggles and also how looking back on her experiences can help others. We discuss some of the emotions and feelings that become a huge deal throughout a long illness and her advice on what we can (and can't!) do and why. Sally was a pleasure to chat to and there are so many useful tips...
2022-02-2452 min
Long Covid Podcast22 - Eddie Duncan & the LOCO-RISE studyEpisode 22 of the Long Covid Podcast is a chat with Eddie Duncan from the University of Stirling about the LOCO-RISE research study he and his team are doing. We chat about the study, what they are hoping to find out and some of his initial thoughts on rehabilitation for people with Long Covid. We also talk a bit about what we can do, currently, versus what we can't do - and how helping some symptoms is better than helping none. It was a pleasure speaking with Eddie, so I hope you find it...
2022-02-1736 min
Long Covid Podcast21 - Moira Newiss - Nutritional TherapistEpisode 21 of the Long Covid Podcast is a chat with Nutritional Therapist Moira Newiss about all things food. We chat about how "normal" doesn't necessarily mean "optimal", a bit about energy production and how we can eat foods that will help our bodies (and our gut) to work much better and keep us healthier - hopefully allowing our bodies to recover. And much more!Listening to Moira definitely made me realise that I could eat in a way that would help me more, so I hope that it helps you too. Links:
2022-02-1048 min
Long Covid Podcast20 - Amy's Recovery & "Positively Covid"Episode 20 of the Long Covid Podcast is a chat with Amy Engkjer who has recovered from Long Covid and set up "Positively Covid" which draws on her own experiences in order to try to help people through.We chat about her experiences with Covid & Long Covid, what she found helped her to recover (and what didn't), and about what inspired Positively Covid - which is a huge resource of helpful strategies as well as the all important Recovery Stories - how important it is to hear that people do recover and keep that hope that we will...
2022-02-0331 min
Long Covid Podcast19 - Cass MacDonald - Life Adjustments for Chronic ConditionsEpisode 19 of the Long Covid Podcast is a chat with Cass MacDonald who has had experience of living with chronic conditions for years before also adding Long Covid to the mix, and we look at some of the practical solutions for coping. We talk about some of the adjustments they have made both in their personal life at home as well as at work which help them to manage symptoms. We also chat about their experiences of returns to work, benefits and managing expectations of both ourselves and others. Although we all hope that a...
2022-01-2758 min
Long Covid Podcast18 - Louise Cummings - Cognitive & Linguistic Difficulties in Long CovidEpisode 18 of the Long Covid Podcast is a chat with Louise Cummings, Professor of Clinical Linguistics at Hong Kong Polytechnic University & also a speech & language therapist. We talk about the work she has been doing around the cognitive & linguistic difficulties a lot people with Long Covid have been experiencing. She is able to explain some of her interim results, as well as how she is going about assessing people. Routledge: Cognitive-linguistic difficulties in adults with Long COVIDRoutledge: Communication-related quality of life in adults with Long...
2022-01-2036 min
Long Covid Podcast17 - Wibbs Coulson - Breathing for Long CovidEpisode 17 of the Long Covid Podcast is a conversation with Wibbs Coulson from Mandukya Yoga. Wibbs is a Yoga & movement teacher with a background as an A&E nurse. His Yoga teachings alone are of great benefit to all, but he has started Long Covid Breathing Classes to help those suffering.We talk about how breathing well can help anyone, especially those with Long Covid, and how important it is to calm down the nervous system and allow the body space to heal. Wibbs and his classes have had a hugely positive impact on my own recovery...
2022-01-1352 min
Long Covid Podcast16 - ReDIRECT studyEpisode 16 of the Long Covid Podcast is a conversation with Emilie Combet and David Blane who are leading the ReDIRECT study - a study into how weight management can help people with Long Covid. The study is modeled on one that has already had some successful results in other areas.This study is now live and recruiting - if you are interested, or even think you might be interested, please do go to the website below to sign up or ask any questions that you might have. ReDIRECT website: redirectstudy.co.uk Direct Study...
2022-01-0427 min