Life with Long Covid

Paul Ian Clarke
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Long Covid is a debilitating reaction to the Covid virus that affects millions worldwide. In this podcast, Paul shares his experience of what it is like to live with it. www.lifewithlongcovid.co.uk

  1. 60: "What does your daily routine look like?"

    1D AGO

    60: "What does your daily routine look like?"

    This week I reflect on an occupational health assessment. Reflecting on our own chronic illness can be hard, but this time I discovered unexpected gains. www.lifewithlongcovid.co.uk Get full access to Life With Long Covid at www.lifewithlongcovid.co.uk/subscribe

    17 min
  2. 59: "Are you still ill?"

    FEB 23

    59: "Are you still ill?"

    In this episode, I reflect on the challenges of having a chronic illness after five years of Long Covid. I also give an update on oxygen therapy. www.lifewithlongcovid.co.uk Get full access to Life With Long Covid at www.lifewithlongcovid.co.uk/subscribe

    17 min
  3. 58: "You look like a pilot from Top Gun"

    FEB 13

    58: "You look like a pilot from Top Gun"

    This episode focuses on my early experiences of high-dose oxygen therapy. With Rachel, I delve into how it has made me feel and the way my life has changed over the past four years. Join the community at www.lifewithlongcovid.co.uk Get full access to Life With Long Covid at www.lifewithlongcovid.co.uk/subscribe

    21 min
  4. 57: "What do you do all day?"

    FEB 6

    57: "What do you do all day?"

    In this episode, I reflect on a question I was asked recently: “What do you do all day?” It sounds simple, but living with Long Covid means the answer is anything but. I share an honest “day in the life,” from waking with fatigue, attempting small wins like walking the dogs, to the crashes, pacing decisions, and quiet frustration that often shape my days. I also talk about the boredom and guilt that can come with enforced rest, the invisible work of managing energy that most people never see. If you’ve ever wondered what chronic illness life really looks like behind closed doors, this episode offers a window. Visit our website to become part of the community. Get full access to Life With Long Covid at www.lifewithlongcovid.co.uk/subscribe

    22 min
  5. 56: Interlude: Your messages

    JAN 30

    56: Interlude: Your messages

    Life with Long Covid is more than a podcast; it is a community. This week, we read out some of your messages and reflect on how the community is helping one another. www.lifewithlongcovid.co.uk Get full access to Life With Long Covid at www.lifewithlongcovid.co.uk/subscribe

    32 min
  6. 55: "What does it mean to live without guarantees?"

    JAN 23

    55: "What does it mean to live without guarantees?"

    In this episode of Life with Long Covid, I reflect on what illness quietly teaches us about control. Long Covid doesn’t just disrupt plans or routines; it exposes how much of life we assumed we were managing in the first place. When the body becomes unpredictable, effort no longer guarantees outcomes, and familiar systems stop working, the illusion of control begins to unravel. If you’re living with Long Covid, chronic illness, or simply feeling worn down by the pressure to hold everything together, this episode is for you. Join the community, visit www.lifewithlongcovid.co.uk Get full access to Life With Long Covid at www.lifewithlongcovid.co.uk/subscribe

    21 min
  7. 54: "Why am i feeling so low in January?"

    JAN 16

    54: "Why am i feeling so low in January?"

    January can feel heavier than we expect. The decorations are down, the light is scarce, the weather has turned cold, and the new year arrives carrying a quiet pressure to feel motivated, hopeful, and ready to begin again. For many of us, that’s exactly when everything feels harder. In this episode, Paul & Rachel sit down to talk honestly about why January can leave us feeling low — emotionally, physically, and mentally. Using Blue Monday as a starting point, we explore the impact of winter, fatigue, lowered energy, and the expectations we place on ourselves at the start of a new year. This isn’t a conversation about fixing yourself or forcing positivity. It’s about noticing what the season does to us, naming the chill we carry, and offering a little warmth in the middle of it. Come and join the community at: www.lifewithlongcovid.co.uk Get full access to Life With Long Covid at www.lifewithlongcovid.co.uk/subscribe

    24 min
  8. 53: "What does hope look like in 2026?

    JAN 8

    53: "What does hope look like in 2026?

    As a new year begins, we are often encouraged to think about fresh starts and big plans. But what if hope looks different now? In this episode, I reflect on reaching five years of living with long Covid and the quiet mental shift that has come with it. I’m no longer waiting to be better before allowing myself to live. Instead, I’m learning how to live honestly within the limits of my energy, health, and circumstances. I talk about a brutal Christmas period, ongoing exhaustion, the dread of benefit renewals, and the reality of not being able to work. I also reflect on the small but meaningful role that writing and recording play in sustaining both purpose and connection. This episode isn’t about giving up on hope, and it recognises that listeners will be in different places. It’s an invitation to consider a gentler, more realistic question as we enter 2026: What are you hoping for now? Join the community: www.lifewithlongcovid.co.uk Buy the book here Thank you to everyone who listens and subscribes — your support truly matters. Get full access to Life With Long Covid at www.lifewithlongcovid.co.uk/subscribe

    16 min
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Long Covid is a debilitating reaction to the Covid virus that affects millions worldwide. In this podcast, Paul shares his experience of what it is like to live with it. www.lifewithlongcovid.co.uk

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  • Creator
    Paul Ian Clarke
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    63
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Paul Ian Clarke
  • Show Website
    Life with Long Covid