Living with Long covid

Julie
  • 4.8 (26)
  • NUTRITION
  • UPDATED WEEKLY
Living with Long covid

This podcast aims to raise awareness of long covid, provide a platform of support, education and the lived experience.My name is Julie, I am a registered nurse in the UK. I became unwell with Covid in May 2020 while working on the front line, during the first wave of the pandemic. Subsequently I live with long covid and POTS ( postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome). I would like to share my journey and lived experience, the symptoms and how each impacts daily life. I aim to not only consider the physical issues but also the impact this has had mentally and emotionally. It is reported over 2 million people in the UK and an estimated 65 million worldwide, live with long covid. This is huge, and affects every area of a persons life, their family, friendships and work life. Join me and some great guests and let’s Learn, advocate and continue this journey together.

  1. 5 DAYS AGO

    Episode 1 with Robin McNelis; Clinical specialist cardiorespiratory physiotherapist, understanding pacing micro pacing and why it is Important

    Send us a textThis is part 1 of a series with Robin McNelis, Clinical Specialist Cardiorespiratory physiotherapist. In this episode we discuss pacing and micro pacing, how it can be challenging to understand and to navigate. Robin explains the principles of pacing, identifying triggers, the lactate threshold and how to break down tasks and why this is important. Robin shares his own journey and how he identified his activity triggers and applied micro pacing. He explains how certain tasks can...

    41 min

  2. SEP 15

    Part 3 with returning guest Rachel Jessey - Artificial light, sunrise, sunset, sleep and much more

    Send us a textThis is part 3 of the short series of podcasts with the wonderful Rachel Jessey from Benourished. Rachel has so much knowledge and experience which is why we have discussed several interrelated topics over the 3 podcasts. In this episode we focus on disrupted sleep, the process of natural melatonin and cortisol to support and regulate the sleep pattern and the wake pattern in correlation with the circadian rhythm. We talk about natural light vs artificial light to support ...

    40 min

  3. AUG 18

    Part 2 with returning guest Rachel Jessey - faecal implant, vitamins and the gut microbiome

    Send us a textFollowing on from the last episode of the podcast, as promised this is part 2 with Rachel Jessey from Benourised. We continue and expand on the short conversation we had at the end of the last episode on faecal implant, Rachel has so much knowledge and this is a really interesting topic. We also talk about the circadian rhythm and how we can reset this rhythm which supports the natural absorption of vitamin D, sleep, digestion and more. I explain what I put into practice during ...

    41 min

  4. JUL 28

    Returning guest Rachel Jessey - lets talk about the gut!

    Send us a textIn this episode of the podcast I talk with a fantastic returning guest Rachel Jessey.We talk about all things gut related and the microbiome, Rachel explains how these can be effected by the Circadian rhythm and also how and what we can do to help support a "healthy gut". Listen to Rachel talk about a study that supports the thought process that the circadian rhythm is an important factor for gut health. Rachel explains how important the cortisol is within this rhythm, we expand...

    40 min

  5. JUL 14

    Guests Gary and Karen, discuss their personal journey and setting up a local Long Covid support group

    Send us a textIn this episode of the podcast I am grateful to speak with Gary and Karen, they talk with me openly about their acute and Long Covid journey as a married couple. We discuss how long covid impacts life and "the person we once was", Karen reads an impacting piece she wrote through a creative writing group titled "The goldfish bowl". I am sure this will resonate with many. Gary and Karen have been involved with fund raising and their local community pre pandemic and although things...

    39 min

  6. JUN 30

    The pandemic, the government and the general election

    Send us a textIn this episode of the podcast, I have returning guest Rachel Hext. Rachel and I talk ahead of the UK general election, we discuss the floors, failings and ongoing issues around the pandemic, clean air and PPE. Rachel talks about her advocacy work including being part of media interviews and Panorama, and specifically Keyworker petition. She recalls the groups day at number 10 delivering their petition, the impact of this and support from certain MP's.We reflect ahead of th...

    39 min

  7. JUN 16

    Four years later!

    Send us a textIn this episode of the podcast, I talk about reaching the 4 year mark of living with Long Covid. I don't like to acknowledge this as an anniversary but I wanted to acknowledge the time that has passed, and what I have learnt along the way. It is strange how 4 years is such a long time, and in one way it has felt like the longest time ever! and the other has me questioning 'where have those years gone?' This is a reflection of the last 4 years and I wanted to acknowledge that, an...

    29 min

  8. JUN 2

    Guest; A. K. Davidson - Poetry for life and other chronic conditions

    Send us a textOn this episode of the podcast I chat to freelance writer and editor A. K. Davidson. We talk about her book; Poetry for life and other chronic conditions, which is due out on the 6th June, the link to pre order the book can be found below. Anna talks about her journey and experiences with acute and Long Covid, and how she now feels recovered, in a slower more thoughtful pace of life. We discuss how Anna put pen to paper to create these short and thoughtful poems, she admits this...

    38 min
See All (101)

4.8
out of 5
26 Ratings

About

This podcast aims to raise awareness of long covid, provide a platform of support, education and the lived experience.My name is Julie, I am a registered nurse in the UK. I became unwell with Covid in May 2020 while working on the front line, during the first wave of the pandemic. Subsequently I live with long covid and POTS ( postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome). I would like to share my journey and lived experience, the symptoms and how each impacts daily life. I aim to not only consider the physical issues but also the impact this has had mentally and emotionally. It is reported over 2 million people in the UK and an estimated 65 million worldwide, live with long covid. This is huge, and affects every area of a persons life, their family, friendships and work life. Join me and some great guests and let’s Learn, advocate and continue this journey together.

Information

  • Creator
    Julie
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2024
  • Episodes
    101
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Living with Long covid
  • Show Website
    Living with Long covid

You Might Also Like

To listen to explicit episodes, sign in.

Stay up to date with this show

Sign in or sign up to follow shows, save episodes, and get the latest updates.
Select a country or region

Africa, Middle East, and India

Asia Pacific

Europe

Latin America and the Caribbean

The United States and Canada