Long Covid Hope Podcast

Sarah, Long Haul Yogi
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Welcome to the Long Covid Hope podcast: the podcast that tells the more hopeful stories of people with Long Covid. The Long Covid Hope podcast is created by a former Long Covid sufferer, for people with Long Covid, and hears from the true experts: those with lived experience of the condition. Each episode features an interview with a Long Hauler guest, who has either fully recovered from Long Covid or is still on the recovery journey with an optimistic story to tell. Season 1 tells the stories of the First Wavers, the unfortunate pioneers and now the veterans.

  1. Jul 3 ·  Bonus

    Breaking Free from Chronic Fatigue and Long Covid with Jan Rothney

    Join us for this bonus episode of the Long Covid Hope Podcast, where Sarah Evans is joined by Jan Rothney to discuss the new edition of her book, Breaking Free, out 9th July 2026. Are you completely exhausted by conflicting medical advice, rigid pacing rules, and the fear of being gaslit? In this episode of the Long COVID Hope Podcast, host Sarah Evans sits down with Jan Rothney, author of Breaking Free and creator of the Reset to Thrive programme. Jan shares her extraordinary personal story of fully recovering from severe ME/CFS twice after being told by specialists she would be bedbound for life. Now, with the release of her heavily expanded Anniversary Edition of Breaking Free, Jan brings a tome of over two hundred peer-reviewed scientific studies to prove that recovery is not just a wish: it is a biological reality. We had a great conversation, where we tackle the intense debate in the chronic illness community head-on. We dive deep into the profoundly physical, neuro-immune reality of how an acute virus like COVID-19 hijacks the autonomic nervous system, leaving the body trapped in a chronic emergency loop. Jan breaks down how to step out of the hyper-vigilance trap (attention bias to threat), stop the exhausting boom-and-bust cycle, and cultivate the "green shoots" of healing. TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Snippet 1:40 Introduction with Sarah 6:15 Jan Interview Begins 14:30 Jan's Recovery story from ME/CFS. 27:30 Why we get stuck in chronic state 40:00 "Green shoots of recovery" and interventions to stop the "sickness loop" 47:00 "SPIES" - Spiritual needs within chronic illnesses 1:02:00 Hopeful message and EU Long Covid findings LINKS & RESOURCES MENTIONED Full video episode available on Youtube: https://youtu.be/Lu8JOJjMeFg Get Jan Rothney’s Book & Work:📖 Breaking Free (Anniversary Edition) Book: https://www.arkbound.com/bookshop/p/breaking-free-anniversary 🎧 Breaking Free Audiobook: https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/Breaking-Free-Audiobook/B0C5JYJ977 Reset to Thrive: https://www.resettothrive.co.uk/ Work with Sarah Evans (Wellness Coaching, Yoga, Meditation, & Reiki): - Book a Private 1-1 Session: https://www.sarahevans.co/1-1sessions - Schedule a Healing and Wellness Mentorship Discovery Call: https://www.sarahevans.co/wellness-coaching 🎙️ Long COVID Hope Podcast Webpage: https://www.sarahevans.co/podcast Additional Scientific Frameworks Discussed at the end: 🔬 EU Long COVID Project (4-Year Final Results): https://recovery-channel.org/eu-long-covid-project-final-results-after-four-years-of-research/ ABOUT THE LONG COVID HOPE PODCAST Hosted by Sarah Evans, the Hope Podcast tells the more hopeful stories of Long Covid, from the true experts: those with lived experience of the condition. JOIN THE CONVERSATION: What is one "healthy belief" or "green shoot" you are holding onto today? Have you read Breaking Free or experienced a breakthrough using nervous system regulation? Let us know in the comments below. Your lived experience matters here. Please hit Subscribe to help us spread science-backed hope to long haulers globally! #LongCovidRecovery #MECFS #NervousSystemRegulation #POTS #Neuroplasticity #JanRothney #BreakingFree #LongCovidHope #VagusNerve #Spoonie #ChronicIllnessRecovery #BoomAndBustBuy Me a Coffee: Support the podcast and free yoga library: https://buymeacoffee.com/sarahevans

    1h 8m

  2. May 1

    Updates and News - Casting Call for Season 5!

    In this bonus episode of the Long Covid Hope Podcast, Sarah asks listeners for feedback about a possible Season 5 - what do you most want to hear? And does anyone listening have a hopeful story they wish to share on the podcast? Contact us if you do! Additionally, Sarah Evans shares how she is, how she has been helping Long Haulers and shares her upcoming Reiki Level 1 and 2 online courses. Are you interested in nurturing your ability to heal your own self? Are you curious about Energy Healing? Then please do consider joining the class!LINKS MENTIONED:Contact us: https://www.sarahevans.co/contact-meUsui Level 1 and 2 discounted Bundle package: https://www.learnitlive.com/bundle/usui-reiki-level-1-and-2/28277Level 1 Training - on Friday 15th May 2026: https://www.learnitlive.com/class/Usui-Reiki-Level-1/28275Sarah's blog with her personal Reiki background story: https://www.sarahevans.co/blog#LongCovid Awareness #LongCovidHope #MECFS #POTS #LongHauler #ChronicIllnessSupport #SpoonieLife #YogaForLongCovid #ILCAD2026 #LongCovidHeartbeats #LongCovid #LCAD #reiki #energyhealing #reikihealing #reikitraining #attunement WORK WITH SARAH EVANS:If you’re looking for support in navigating your journey through wellness coaching, meditation, or Reiki, let’s connect:Book a private 1-1 session: https://www.sarahevans.co/1-1sessionsSarah's Yoga and Meditations on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@sarahevansandcoLong Covid Hope Podcast webpage: https://www.sarahevans.co/podcastRead Sarah's blog: https://www.sarahevans.co/blog

    27 min

  3. Mar 15 ·  Bonus

    Long Covid Awareness Day 2026: Solidarity and Community 'Heart' in the Sixth Year

    Six years in. What started in 2020 with grassroots supporting one another, has become a global movement of millions. On this International Long Covid Awareness Day (15th March 2026), we consider the activism, the online social presence and hashtags to the heart of the Long Hauler community. In this special episode of the Long Covid Hope Podcast, we dive into what is going on around the globe for LCAD2026, revisiting the latest market research and clinical trials, and share how we can bridge the gap between "waiting for a cure" and finding holistic healing today through wellness coaching, gentle yoga, and nervous system regulation. LINKS: Community & Advocacy: Long Covid Awareness Official Site: https://longcovidawareness.life/ Long Covid Kids 2026 Campaign: [Invisible to Policy, Visible in Children’s Lives] https://www.longcovidkids.org/ The 2026 Awareness Ring: Created by @haziethompson (X/Twitter) Clinical Trials & Medical Research: RECOVER-TLC (Baricitinib/LDN Enrollment): https://recovercovid.org/news/ TRPM3 Ion Channel (ME/CFS) - Griffith University: https://news.griffith.edu.au/ The Rosetta Stone Study (Imperial College London): https://meassociation.org.uk/ LoCITT-T Trial (GLP-1/Tirzepatide) - Scripps Research: https://longcovid.scripps.edu/locitt-t/ Stellate Ganglion Block for POTS: https://clinicaltrials.gov/ (Search RECOVER-AUTONOMIC) Are you observing the Day of Mourning or celebrating a milestone this year? Tell us your "Hope Story" in the comments below. We are the majority - and are each other’s lifeline. #LongCovid AwarenessDay2026 #LongCovidHope #MECFS #POTS #LongHauler #InternationalLongCovidAwarenessDay #ChronicIllnessSupport #GLP1 #SpoonieLife #YogaForLongCovid #ILCAD2026 #LongCovidHeartbeats #LongCovid WORK WITH SARAH EVANS: If you’re looking for support in navigating your journey through wellness coaching, meditation, or reiki, let’s connect: Book a private 1-1 session: https://www.sarahevans.co/1-1sessions Sarah's Yoga and Meditations on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@sarahevansandco Long Covid Hope Podcast webpage: https://www.sarahevans.co/podcast Read Sarah's blog: https://www.sarahevans.co/blog

    29 min

  4. Mar 6

    Long Covid & The History of Hysteria: A Conversation with Emily Mendenhall

    In this special bonus episode of the Long Covid Hope Podcast, Sarah Evans sits down with Emily Mendenhall - medical anthropologist and professor at Georgetown University - to discuss her groundbreaking book, _Invisible Illness: A History from Hysteria to Long Covid_. We dive deep into how the 'Culture of Medicine' is failing those with invisible conditions throughout history, the gendered history of medical gaslighting, and why the 'hysteria' label still haunts patients today. This is a must-listen for anyone navigating Long Covid, ME/CFS, or any condition that medicine struggles to 'see.' Learn why Emily's research points to the Covid pandemic as a 'watershed moment' for post-viral syndromes and also the disability rights movement! In this episode, we explore: - Emily's own experience with post-viral fatigue and lingering symptoms following a Covid infection, and what drew her to this topic- The evolution of 'Hysteria' and its impact on modern Long Covid patients. - Why the current culture of medicine is failing people with chronic illness. - The power of naming your illness and reclaiming your narrative. - Hope for a more empathetic and systemic approach to healthcare. EMILY'S LINKS: Book: Invisible Illness: A History from Hysteria to Long Covid — https://www.emilymendenhall.com/invisible-illness Buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Invisible-Illness-History-Hysteria-COVID/dp/0520421523 Substack: Join Emily’s community at https://substack.com/@emilymendenhall Watch on C-SPAN: Emily discusses the book on Book TV — https://www.c-span.org/video/?534567-1/invisible-illness Read Emily's Latest Article: 'The current culture of medicine is failing people with Long Covid' — https://sciencepolitics.org/2026/01/28/the-current-culture-of-medicine-is-failing-people-with-long-covid/ ABOUT THE LONG COVID HOPE PODCAST Hosted by Sarah Evans, the Hope Podcast tells the more hopeful stories of Long Covid, from the true experts: those with lived experience of the condition. SARAH'S SUPPORT & MENTORSHIP LINKS: 1-1 Sessions with Sarah: Book a 1-1 Wellness Session: https://www.sarahevans.co/1-1sessions Mentorship Waitlist: Join the Healing and Wellness Mentorship: https://www.sarahevans.co/wellness-mentorship Buy Me a Coffee: Support the podcast and free yoga library: https://buymeacoffee.com/sarahevans #LongCovid #EmilyMendenhall #InvisibleIllness #MedicalGaslighting #MECFS #ChronicIllness #LongCovidHope #SarahEvans #HistoryOfHysteria #MedicalAnthropology #WomenInMedicine #Spoonie #Pacing #Dysautonomia

    47 min

  5. Jan 16

    Lisa's Recovery Story: Writing, Forest Bathing and Wild Ground

    Thanks for tuning into the Long Covid Hope Podcast! In this episode, Sarah is joined by Lisa Jensen, a fellow first waver and a marvellous writer and human who has done so much for the community! Lisa shares her journey which includes MCAS and POTS, and how writing was a tool that helped her during her Long Covid experience. That's what we have always known her as - due to her wonderful writings - both email blog style posts with the 'Corona Cafe', which became 'Incurably Human' and is now 'Wild Ground'. She also has relied on a connection to nature which led her to become certified in forest bathing, which is a service she now offers, as part of her Wild Ground Coaching services. Lisa also has a brand new book out, the novel: All is Well. Would you like to share your hopeful story of Long Covid? Do you have anyone in mind who has a great recovery journey to share? ⁠⁠⁠⁠Then get in touch!⁠⁠⁠⁠ Become a Patreon member to support the Long Covid Hope Podcast's advocacy and support efforts. All Patreon members get early access and get lots of perks such as full video episodes: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/LongCovidHope⁠⁠ Links: Lisa Jenson's Website Wild Ground Coaching - ⁠https://www.wildgroundcoaching.com/⁠ Lisa's new novel All is Well: ⁠https://shop.ingramspark.com/b/084?params=J3foQVKisSPm5y0rpUtQtSfg8YI7UcTJSDprubZr2pl⁠ Long Covid Hope Podcast webpage: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.sarahevans.co/podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ Long Covid Hope Podcast on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/LongCovidHope⁠⁠⁠⁠ Yoga OnDemand Membership - designed and suitable for people with Long Covid, POTS, ME/CFS and more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.sarahevans.co/online-yoga-membership⁠⁠⁠⁠ Disclaimer: please note that Sarah or any of the guests speaking on this podcast are not health professionals and this does not constitute medical advice. Always speak to your doctor before starting any new treatment or exercise programme.

    56 min

  6. Jan 9

    Cindy's Story: from Bedbound to Back to Work

    In today's episode we are speaking with Cindy, a former aerospace engineer at NASA from the Houston, Texas area, USA. Cindy and her son both got sick with Covid in April 2020 and both developed Long Covid as a first waver. In the episode, we discuss Cindy's Long Covid journey including attempts to return to work full-time too soon and finding a functional doctor who helped her. Cindy goes on to explain how her health improved dramatically in Spring 2024 (going from mostly bed bound to being able to return to work from home part time) due to treatments such as Red Light Therapy, Daily HBOT and gastrointestinal supports like intermittent fasting and a peptide. Cindy is very passionate about supporting the nervous system as a route to recovery. Would you like to share your hopeful story of Long Covid? Do you have anyone in mind who has a great recovery journey to share? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Then get in touch!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Become a Patreon member to support the Long Covid Hope Podcast's advocacy and support efforts. All Patreon members get early access and get lots of perks such as full video episodes: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/LongCovidHope⁠⁠⁠⁠ Links:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Red Light Therapy article: ⁠https://occupationaltherapybrisbane.com.au/red-light-therapy-for-neurological-conditions-explained/⁠ Healing and Wellness Mentorship: ⁠www.sarahevans.co/wellness-coaching⁠ Long Covid Hope Podcast webpage: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.sarahevans.co/podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Long Covid Hope Podcast on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/LongCovidHope⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Yoga OnDemand Membership - designed and suitable for people with Long Covid, POTS, ME/CFS and more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.sarahevans.co/online-yoga-membership⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Disclaimer: please note that Sarah or any of the guests speaking on this podcast are not health professionals and this does not constitute medical advice. Always speak to your doctor before starting any new treatment or exercise programme. For complete terms and conditions, visit: https://www.sarahevans.co/the-small-print

    59 min

  7. Jan 2

    Vee's Story: HBOT, Wim Hof Breathwork and Nails!

    Thanks for tuning into the Long Covid Hope Podcast! In this episode, Sarah speaks to Vee, known as Long Covid Warrior online, about her experience with Long Covid from contracting Covid in 2020. She discusses her important online community has been to her, as well as pursuing her passion for nail art, despite the fatigue, brain fog, difficulties with mobility which were certainly severe at times. Vee explains how her journey has been improved by very regular treatments of HBOT - Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy - and how cold showers, ice baths and then the Wim Hof Breathwork method has really helped her to improve and stabilise her symptoms. We wish her and her family well with their new adventures State-side in 2026! Would you like to share your hopeful story of Long Covid? Do you have anyone in mind who has a great recovery journey to share? ⁠⁠Then get in touch!⁠⁠ Become a Patreon member to support the Long Covid Hope Podcast's advocacy and support efforts. All Patreon members get early access and get lots of perks such as full video episodes: https://www.patreon.com/c/LongCovidHope Links: Vee on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longcovidhealing25 Vee's (amazing) Nail business: https://www.instagram.com/vaveenails/ Brightwell HBOT Centre mentioned: https://www.thebrightwell.org.uk/ Wim Hof Breathwork Technique video: https://youtu.be/tybOi4hjZFQ Long Covid Hope Podcast webpage: ⁠⁠www.sarahevans.co/podcast⁠⁠ Long Covid Hope Podcast on Patreon: ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/LongCovidHope⁠⁠ Yoga OnDemand Membership - designed and suitable for people with Long Covid, POTS, ME/CFS and more: ⁠⁠www.sarahevans.co/online-yoga-membership⁠⁠ Disclaimer: please note that Sarah or any of the guests speaking on this podcast are not health professionals and this does not constitute medical advice. Always speak to your doctor before starting any new treatment or exercise programme.

    55 min

  8. 12/24/2025

    Holidays Special with Special Returning Guest: Julia Claire Taylor

    Happy Holidays! Welcome to the Long Covid Hope Podcast Christmas Special! Featuring the very special guest: Julia Claire Taylor! Julia is a professional opera singer based in New York City, who developed Long Covid in 2022 and has received care from Mount Sinai. Julia and Sarah catch up on what's happened since her first time on the podcast. We hear how she's been and the amazing progress she has made, as well as her major decluttering project and the positive effect that has had on her health. We also discuss seasonally relevant things, like pacing in the holidays, finding joy despite it all, and what uplifts us even while chronically ill. Wishing you and your family a very Happy Holidays! Love from Sarah Evans and the Long Covid Hope Podcast! Julia's Youtube Channel: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@JuliaClaireTaylor⁠Julia's Instagram: ⁠instagram.com/juliaclairetaylor⁠Julia's first episode from S3: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/episode/6Mf3EMZLohM7hUiIa7IwHq⁠Julia's Decluttering Journey on the Space Maker Method Youtube Channel: ⁠https://youtu.be/ssEniOhCGQ0⁠ Sarah Evans Wellness and Healing Mentorship Programme: www.sarahevans.co/wellness-coaching Long Covid Hope Podcast webpage: ⁠⁠www.sarahevans.co/podcast⁠⁠ Long Covid Hope Podcast on Patreon: ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/LongCovidHope⁠⁠ Yoga OnDemand Membership - designed and suitable for people with Long Covid, POTS, ME/CFS and more: ⁠⁠www.sarahevans.co/online-yoga-membership⁠⁠ Disclaimer: please note that Sarah or any of the guests speaking on this podcast are not health professionals and this does not constitute medical advice. Always speak to your doctor before starting any new treatment or exercise programme.

    1h 12m
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Welcome to the Long Covid Hope podcast: the podcast that tells the more hopeful stories of people with Long Covid. The Long Covid Hope podcast is created by a former Long Covid sufferer, for people with Long Covid, and hears from the true experts: those with lived experience of the condition. Each episode features an interview with a Long Hauler guest, who has either fully recovered from Long Covid or is still on the recovery journey with an optimistic story to tell. Season 1 tells the stories of the First Wavers, the unfortunate pioneers and now the veterans.

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  • Creator
    Sarah, Long Haul Yogi
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    59
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Sarah, Long Haul Yogi
  • Show Website
    Long Covid Hope Podcast

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