Long COVID Real Talk Podcast

Katherine Marie
  • 4.9 (11)
  • Health & Fitness
  • Updated Daily

* Discusses how Long COVID affects the daily lives of the millions of people worldwide. * For patients (and their friends/family) with: * Long COVID/Post Acute Sequelae of COVID-19 (PASC) * Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) * Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) & Dysautonomia * Post-Exertional Malaise (PEM) Listen to episodes here --> www.longcovidrealtalk.com Email: longcovidrealtalk@gmail.com

  1. 4d ago

    S6E12: It Does Get Better - This Is Not The End For Us

    S6E12: It Does Get Better - This Is Not The End For Us Summary: KatherineMarie shares her personal journey with long COVID, grief, and mental health, offering insights and hope for others facing similar challenges. Key Words: long COVID, myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), grief, mental health, chronic illness, hope, resilience, podcasting, mental health strategies Key Points: The emotional impact of long COVID and griefThe stages of grief and their analogy to wavesStrategies for mental health and resilienceThe challenges of creating content with chronic illnessThe importance of community and hope in recoveryTakeaways: Grief is like waves that knock you off your surfboard repeatedly.Even with long COVID, progress and hope are possible.Small steps and gratitude can help manage mental health.Creating content is challenging but meaningful for connection.Patience and community are vital for healing. Please subscribe, share, and leave a 5 star review if you liked today’s episode! Thanks for listening! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Listen to our podcast here: www.longcovidrealtalk.com https://open.spotify.com/show/5GXxBfoO9JImpjYKegNfdS If you would like to tell your story on the podcast or have any questions or comments — or just want to say hey! I LOVE hearing from you! :) Email: longcovidrealtalk@gmail.com Google Voice/Text: 1-650-382-2217 YouTube: @LongCovidRealTalkPodcast Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/418306020831350 Instagram: longcovid.realtalk Threads: longcovid.realtalk Twitter: @LCRealTalk Tik Tok: @katherinemarie974 Pinterest: @longcovidrealtalk Bluesky: @longcovidrealtalk.bsky.social Snapchat: @lcrealtalk Discord: katherinemarielongcovidrealtalk Discord group: https://discord.gg/aNbKfPHf DISCLAIMER: The medical/health information is provided for general informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional advice. Accordingly, before taking any actions based upon such information, we encourage you to consult with the appropriate professionals.

  2. Sep 25

    S6E11: Completely Unhinged: Meds I Take for Long COVID

    S6E11: Completely Unhinged: Meds I Take for Long COVID Summary: In this episode, Katherine Marie shares her personal experience with long COVID treatments, focusing on low-dose naltrexone, Abilify, and other medications that have helped her manage symptoms like brain fog and inflammation. She discusses the importance of consulting healthcare providers before starting any new medication and offers insights into her journey of recovery. Keywords: long COVID, low-dose naltrexone, Abilify, inflammation, brain fog, medication management, health journey Key Topics: Long COVID treatment strategiesUse of low-dose naltrexone in long COVIDBenefits of low-dose abilify for brain fogInflammation management in long COVIDImportance of weight management and inflammation reductionMedication titration and cost considerationsThe significance of colon cancer screeningTakeaways: Low-dose naltrexone can improve brain fog and drive in long COVID patients.Abilify at low doses may help with mental clarity and inflammation.Weight loss can positively impact long COVID symptoms.Medication adjustments require careful titration and medical supervision.Preventive health measures like colonoscopies and mammograms are crucial for overall health. Please subscribe, share, and leave a 5 star review if you liked today’s episode! Thanks for listening! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Listen to our podcast here: www.longcovidrealtalk.com https://open.spotify.com/show/5GXxBfoO9JImpjYKegNfdS If you would like to tell your story on the podcast or have any questions or comments — or just want to say hey! I LOVE hearing from you! :) Email: longcovidrealtalk@gmail.com Google Voice/Text: 1-650-382-2217 YouTube: @LongCovidRealTalkPodcast Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/418306020831350 Instagram: longcovid.realtalk Threads: longcovid.realtalk Twitter: @LCRealTalk Tik Tok: @katherinemarie974 Pinterest: @longcovidrealtalk Bluesky: @longcovidrealtalk.bsky.social Snapchat: @lcrealtalk Discord: katherinemarielongcovidrealtalk Discord group: https://discord.gg/aNbKfPHf DISCLAIMER: The medical/health information is provided for general informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional advice. Accordingly, before taking any actions based upon such information, we encourage you to consult with the appropriate professionals.

  3. Sep 18

    S6E10: Why Everyone Should Foster Kittens... & other news...

    S6E10: Why Everyone Should Foster Kittens... & other news... Summary: In this episode, KatherineMarie shares her recent experiences with managing long COVID, including her journey with a new scooter, fostering kittens, and balancing daily activities. She offers practical tips and heartfelt reflections on gratitude and resilience. Keywords: long COVID, daily life, mobility aids, fostering kittens, health management, gratitude, resilience, self-care, adaptive living Key topics: Living with long COVID and managing daily activitiesUsing a lightweight scooter for mobility and travelFostering kittens as a form of therapy and joyPractical tips for managing energy and tasks with long COVIDThe importance of gratitude and positive mindset in chronic illnessTakeaways: A lightweight scooter can significantly enhance independence and travel ability for those with long COVIDFostering kittens can bring joy and a sense of purpose, even with health challengesBreaking tasks into small steps helps manage energy and reduce stressExternalizing to-do lists can improve focus and reduce overwhelmPracticing gratitude can improve mental well-being despite health setbacks Please subscribe, share, and leave a 5 star review if you liked today’s episode! Thanks for listening! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Listen to our podcast here: www.longcovidrealtalk.com https://open.spotify.com/show/5GXxBfoO9JImpjYKegNfdS If you would like to tell your story on the podcast or have any questions or comments — or just want to say hey! I LOVE hearing from you! :) Email: longcovidrealtalk@gmail.com Google Voice/Text: 1-650-382-2217 YouTube: @LongCovidRealTalkPodcast Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/418306020831350 Instagram: longcovid.realtalk Threads: longcovid.realtalk Twitter: @LCRealTalk Tik Tok: @katherinemarie974 Pinterest: @longcovidrealtalk Bluesky: @longcovidrealtalk.bsky.social Snapchat: @lcrealtalk Discord: katherinemarielongcovidrealtalk Discord group: https://discord.gg/aNbKfPHf DISCLAIMER: The medical/health information is provided for general informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional advice. Accordingly, before taking any actions based upon such information, we encourage you to consult with the appropriate professionals.

  4. Aug 24

    S6E9: Summer Update, Parenting & Adapting to New Routines

    Long COVID Real Talk Podcast: Summer Update, Parenting, and Adapting to New Routines Katherine Marie returns with a personal update on life with long COVID, including her daughter’s difficult summer, the challenges of parenting while managing illness, and a few small wins that have made daily life easier. She also shares practical updates on using her travel scoot, working with a patient advocate, and shifting toward shorter Facebook reels to make content creation more manageable. In this episode: Katherine Marie opens with a life update after a long summer and explains how long COVID affected her ability to parent through her daughter’s camp situation and recent illness.She shares that her daughter is back at school and recovering after a febrile illness and several weeks of fatigue.The conversation turns to her daughter’s wish for a kitten and how that has become a teaching moment around responsibility, independence, and pet care.Katherine Marie describes how her daughter has been practicing by doing chores like cleaning the litter box, refilling food and water, and helping around the house.She explains that a future kitten may come through her sister’s fostering plans, which could give her daughter a chance to bond with a cat that fits her personality.She gives a practical update on her travel scoot, saying it has been useful at the zoo, at school, and around the neighborhood, and she is looking forward to using it at the airport.Katherine Marie thanks her patient advocate for helping organize reimbursement paperwork for the travel scoot.She talks about moving from full podcast episodes to Facebook reels because reels are easier to produce with limited energy and less editing burden.She shares frustration with how long COVID groups often classify her posts as self-promotion, even when she is not selling anything or asking for money.She asks listeners to like, subscribe, and share her content so it can reach more people living with long COVID.Please subscribe, share, and leave a 5 star review if you liked today’s episode! Thanks for listening! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Listen to our podcast here: www.longcovidrealtalk.com https://open.spotify.com/show/5GXxBfoO9JImpjYKegNfdS If you would like to tell your story on the podcast or have any questions or comments — or just want to say hey! I LOVE hearing from you! :) Email: longcovidrealtalk@gmail.com Google Voice/Text: 1-650-382-2217 YouTube: @LongCovidRealTalkPodcast Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/418306020831350 Instagram: longcovid.realtalk Threads: longcovid.realtalk Twitter: @LCRealTalk Tik Tok: @katherinemarie974 Pinterest: @longcovidrealtalk Bluesky: @longcovidrealtalk.bsky.social Snapchat: @lcrealtalk Discord: katherinemarielongcovidrealtalk Discord group: https://discord.gg/aNbKfPHf DISCLAIMER: The medical/health information is provided for general informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional advice. Accordingly, before taking any actions based upon such information, we encourage you to consult with the appropriate professionals.

  5. Jun 22

    S6E8 Summer Stresses

    S6E8 Summer Stresses Summary: Katherine Marie shares her personal experiences managing long COVID, ME/CFS, and the challenges of balancing health, family, and her podcasting efforts. She discusses medication adjustments, her plans for summer, and her ongoing health journey. Keywords: Long COVID, ME/CFS, health management, medication, podcasting, summer plans, health challenges Takeaways: Medication adjustments can significantly impact energy and brain fog.Planning for health and family needs is crucial during uncertain times.Managing sleep and energy levels is vital for chronic illness management.Creative outlets like podcasting can be maintained with proper planning.Open communication about health challenges helps in managing expectations. Please subscribe, share, and leave a 5 star review if you liked today’s episode! Thanks for listening! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Listen to our podcast here: www.longcovidrealtalk.com https://open.spotify.com/show/5GXxBfoO9JImpjYKegNfdS If you would like to tell your story on the podcast or have any questions or comments — or just want to say hey! I LOVE hearing from you! :) Email: longcovidrealtalk@gmail.com Google Voice/Text: 1-650-382-2217 YouTube: @LongCovidRealTalkPodcast Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/418306020831350 Instagram: longcovid.realtalk Threads: longcovid.realtalk Twitter: @LCRealTalk Tik Tok: @katherinemarie974 Pinterest: @longcovidrealtalk Bluesky: @longcovidrealtalk.bsky.social Snapchat: @lcrealtalk Discord: katherinemarielongcovidrealtalk Discord group: https://discord.gg/aNbKfPHf DISCLAIMER: The medical/health information is provided for general informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional advice. Accordingly, before taking any actions based upon such information, we encourage you to consult with the appropriate professionals.

  6. Jun 15

    S6E7: TravelScoot & Solace Health

    S6E7: TravelScoot & Solace Health Summary: Katherine Marie shares her insights on health tech and mobility solutions, including Solace Health services and the Travel Scoot electric scooter, highlighting how these innovations can improve quality of life for those with mobility challenges. Keywords: health tech, mobility aids, electric scooter, Solace Health, travel solutions, disability, healthcare innovation Takeaways: Solace Health connects patients with physicians via 20-minute phone or video appointments.Travel Scoot is a lightweight, foldable electric scooter suitable for airports and outdoor terrain.Patient advocates can help navigate insurance and access mobility aids.Electric scooters can significantly reduce energy expenditure during travel.Innovations in health tech can improve independence and quality of life for people with mobility challenges.Please subscribe, share, and leave a 5 star review if you liked today’s episode! Thanks for listening! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Listen to our podcast here: www.longcovidrealtalk.com https://open.spotify.com/show/5GXxBfoO9JImpjYKegNfdS If you would like to tell your story on the podcast or have any questions or comments — or just want to say hey! I LOVE hearing from you! :) Email: longcovidrealtalk@gmail.com Google Voice/Text: 1-650-382-2217 YouTube: @LongCovidRealTalkPodcast Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/418306020831350 Instagram: longcovid.realtalk Threads: longcovid.realtalk Twitter: @LCRealTalk Tik Tok: @katherinemarie974 Pinterest: @longcovidrealtalk Bluesky: @longcovidrealtalk.bsky.social Snapchat: @lcrealtalk Discord: katherinemarielongcovidrealtalk Discord group: https://discord.gg/aNbKfPHf DISCLAIMER: The medical/health information is provided for general informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional advice. Accordingly, before taking any actions based upon such information, we encourage you to consult with the appropriate professionals.

  7. May 26

    S6E6: How It Went — My FIL’s Visit

    S6E6: How It Went - My FIL’s Visit Summary: Katherine Marie shares her personal experience with long COVID, focusing on her health challenges, interactions with healthcare providers, and managing family expectations during her recovery. Keywords: Long COVID, health journey, ear fluid, urgent care, family expectations, recovery strategies Takeaways: ​Listening to your body is crucial in managing long COVID.​Healthcare experiences can vary greatly and impact recovery.​Setting boundaries with family visits helps manage symptoms. Please subscribe, share, and leave a 5 star review if you liked today’s episode! Thanks for listening! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Listen to our podcast here: www.longcovidrealtalk.com https://open.spotify.com/show/5GXxBfoO9JImpjYKegNfdS If you would like to tell your story on the podcast or have any questions or comments — or just want to say hey! I LOVE hearing from you! :) Email: longcovidrealtalk@gmail.com Google Voice/Text: 1-650-382-2217 YouTube: @LongCovidRealTalkPodcast Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/418306020831350 Instagram: longcovid.realtalk Threads: longcovid.realtalk Twitter: @LCRealTalk Tik Tok: @katherinemarie974 Pinterest: @longcovidrealtalk Bluesky: @longcovidrealtalk.bsky.social Snapchat: @lcrealtalk Discord: katherinemarielongcovidrealtalk Discord group: https://discord.gg/aNbKfPHf DISCLAIMER: The medical/health information is provided for general informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional advice. Accordingly, before taking any actions based upon such information, we encourage you to consult with the appropriate professionals.

  8. Apr 2

    S6E5: In-Laws or Outlaws? Why I'm Nervous About My Father-in-Law's Visit

    S6E5: In-Laws or Outlaws? Why I'm Nervous About My Father-in-Law's Visit Summary: Katherine Marie shares her personal experience with long COVID, family dynamics, and the emotional challenges of hosting her father-in-law while managing her health. This episode offers honest insights into balancing family expectations and self-care. Keywords: long COVID, family dynamics, caregiving, emotional health, personal story Key Topics: Long COVID and daily energy managementCultural differences in family living arrangementsEmotional challenges of caregiving and hostingTakeaways: Long COVID significantly impacts daily functioning and energy levels.Cultural norms around family visits can create misunderstandings.Open communication about limitations is crucial for healthy relationships. Please subscribe, share, and leave a 5 star review if you liked today’s episode! Thanks for listening! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Listen to our podcast here: www.longcovidrealtalk.com https://open.spotify.com/show/5GXxBfoO9JImpjYKegNfdS If you would like to tell your story on the podcast or have any questions or comments — or just want to say hey! I LOVE hearing from you! :) Email: longcovidrealtalk@gmail.com Google Voice/Text: 1-650-382-2217 YouTube: @LongCovidRealTalkPodcast Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/418306020831350 Instagram: longcovid.realtalk Threads: longcovid.realtalk Twitter: @LCRealTalk Tik Tok: @katherinemarie974 Pinterest: @longcovidrealtalk Bluesky: @longcovidrealtalk.bsky.social Snapchat: @lcrealtalk Discord: katherinemarielongcovidrealtalk Discord group: https://discord.gg/aNbKfPHf DISCLAIMER: The medical/health information is provided for general informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional advice. Accordingly, before taking any actions based upon such information, we encourage you to consult with the appropriate professionals.

    S6E5: In-Laws or Outlaws? Why I'm Nervous About My Father-in-Law's Visit
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* Discusses how Long COVID affects the daily lives of the millions of people worldwide. * For patients (and their friends/family) with: * Long COVID/Post Acute Sequelae of COVID-19 (PASC) * Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) * Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) & Dysautonomia * Post-Exertional Malaise (PEM) Listen to episodes here --> www.longcovidrealtalk.com Email: longcovidrealtalk@gmail.com

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