When you’re dealing with a post-infection condition like Long COVID, it’s tempting to believe that pushing harder will get you back to “normal” faster. But the true recovery process isn’t about doing more—it’s about balancing pacing and activity, knowing when to pause and how to recharge effectively...

As March sets in and the sun’s rays grow stronger we start seeing signs of spring. Trees starting to bud, flowers poking through and the snow melting a little more each day. The release of winter and coming of spring is similar to the aligning and healing of the body’s systems that is possible when ...

Recovery from a post-infection condition can feel overwhelming. Whether you or someone you love is experiencing lingering symptoms. Some days you may feel like you can do something, other days everything feels like a challenge. Remember that every journey toward improvement and feeling better begins...

If you're living with Long COVID, you may find yourself hoping for a breakthrough pharmaceutical treatment. And while scientific progress is being made, waiting for an outside cure could mean years—if not decades—of struggling. The reality is that COVID-19 affects people in different ways, but looki...

As I was writing the majority of this blog post, I was actually at a conference—sitting in a session. Most of the conference has been great, but this session is different. It promised an interesting and relevant discussion, yet within five minutes, it was clear it wasn’t going to deliver. The speake...

If you’re living with Long COVID or a post-infection condition, you know how limited energy can make every decision feel harder. No one wants to waste precious energy on a decision that might turn out to be the “wrong” one. But here’s the good news: thoughtfully made decisions are always the right o...

When symptoms like pain, dizziness, headaches, brain fog, or muscle weakness arise, they often feel like unwelcome intrusions. Yet, these sensations are more than challenges that impact how you feel; they are signals—ways the body communicates that something needs attention. Learning how to listen t...

I have a confession to make, 2025 is the first time I have felt truly optimistic about the year ahead since New Year’s Eve, December 2019. When the New Year rolled around, battling Long COVID symptoms meant I didn’t feel as excited as usual for the year ahead, or able to make plans that I was confid...

In the context of Long COVID and exercise, people need a new approach to physical activity in order to support recovery.

Traditional Exercise and the Long COVID Dilemma

Exercise is often viewed as a cornerstone of good health, but for those with Long COVID and other post-infection conditions, it c...

It’s December 1st, and the holiday season is officially here. We hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving and have taken time to recover after the festivities.

For many, this time of year brings joy and connection, but it can also come with challenges—especially for those managing post-infection condi...

Every day, we’re honored and inspired by the incredible stories of resilience and determination from those navigating the journey of Long COVID and other post-infection conditions. We are deeply committed to supporting our clients’ journeys and are grateful for the privilege to walk alongside them.

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I’m Simon, Katie’s husband, and for this week’s blog she and Andrea invited me to share some thoughts on living with someone who suffers from the effects of Long COVID. The last few years have been quite a journey of highs and lows. A lot of the content ThriveNinety shares focuses on people ...