We go from theory to practice on beliefs and recovery, building a daily framework that protects mindset, reduces flare spirals, and turns small wins into lasting change. Practical tools include proof journaling, identity shifts, nervous system regulation, and curating what you let in.

• building a symptom and activity proof journal
• reframing setbacks as feedback not failure
• identity-based habits to support healing
• managing physiology first with breath
• countering nocebo and fear narratives
• curating social media and inputs
• progress not perfection through tiny choices
• making recovery actions feel good to repeat
• faster bouncebacks and long-term resilience

Part 1 of this discussion is HERE

Links:

CFS Recovery Stories: https://cfsunravelled.com/me-cfs-recovery-stories-patient-me-cfs-stories-with-a-difference/

ANS REWIRE Free Lessons: https://ansrewire.com/info-request/

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We explore how belief shapes behaviour, attention, and recovery in Long Covid and ME/CFS, separating grounded acceptance from resignation and linking science to daily choices. Stories, evidence, and small wins show why consistency and self‑compassion matter more than intensity.

• defining belief as evidence‑based stance that drives action
• antibiotics, diabetes, and stroke rehab as clear analogies
• neuroplasticity explained in plain terms
• acceptance for now versus resignation forever
• how negative narratives limit progress
• three layers of proof: rational, social, personal
• noticing micro‑wins via the brain’s filtering
• consistency over intensity in daily practices
• self‑compassion for missed days and resets
• teaser for part two on practical belief‑building

Tune back in next week and we'll see you then!

Links:

CFS Recovery Stories: https://cfsunravelled.com/me-cfs-recovery-stories-patient-me-cfs-stories-with-a-difference/

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I'm joined today by Edmarie Guzman-Velez & Rudy Tanzi as we dig into a clinical trial of nicotinamide riboside for Long Covid, why NAD matters for cellular energy, and where the results show promise for fatigue, sleep, mood, and executive function. We share what worked, what did not, and the next steps.

• Overview of NAD, mitochondria, and energy in brain and immune cells
• Why Covid may deplete NAD and how NR restores it
• Trial design using intra-individual crossover with placebo run-in
• Dosing at 2,000 mg NR daily under IRB oversight
• Serial NAD blood measurements confirming a threefold rise
• Outcomes on fatigue, sleep quality, depressive symptoms, executive function
• Limits of small samples and reinfection attrition
• Safety, label guidance, and medical supervision for supplements
• Plans for biomarkers of inflammation and activity data from wearables
• Future research on symptom clusters, sex differences, and combinations

Links:

Full paper available HERE

More about Niagen Bioscience

Dr. Tanzi is paid consultant for, and equity holder in Niagen Biosciences.

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I am joined by Katie Brennan & Andrea Henkel Burke to share Katie’s Long Covid recovery, how nervous system work unlocked capacity, and why an Olympian’s playbook of pacing, breath, joint maps and cognitive drills can fit chronic illness. The theme is small, smart inputs that prevent crashes and build a stronger baseline.

• early symptoms, second infection and severe brain fog
• switching from push-through to deliberate pacing
• vagus nerve, breath and eye movement drills
• athlete mindset applied to recovery
• gentle mobility plus cognitive tasks for safer gains
• stacking tiny wins to raise baseline capacity
• diet shifts for gut health and lower inflammation
• redefining recovery through daily function and humour
• practical advice to start small and self-assess

Connect with Katie & Andrea:

ThriveNinety Website: www.thriveninety.com

Recovery Kitchen Essentials book: https://www.thriveninety.com/recovery-kitchen

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We trace Ivor Clark’s Long Covid recovery from a 2023 infection and UTI to a careful return to work, highlighting the routines and supports that made progress possible. Pacing, breathwork, oxygen therapy, and a rare GP who listened shaped a steady path back to confidence.

• athletic past, late-pandemic infection, UTI and antibiotics complicating onset
• post-exertional malaise, normal test results, delayed Long Covid recognition
• limits of early medical support, value of an advocate and listening GP
• pacing by heart rate, non-sleep deep rest, reducing stimulants and sensory load
• hyperbaric oxygen therapy via charity, structured protocols and consistent care
• workplace adjustments, graded return, boundaries and restorative breaks
• targeted tools later: diet cleanup, selective supplements, peptides
• mindset shift from ill to deconditioned, micro-strength and balance rebuilds
• fewer crashes, rebuilding trust, gradual confidence in everyday capacity

Connect with Ivor: https://www.facebook.com/ProgressiveWellbeing

Ivor's book "In it for the long haul": https://amzn.eu/d/0zfjQ6n

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In this gentle solo episode, I invite you to explore a powerful reframe: what if your recovery journey isn’t something happening to you, but something you’re quietly guiding? Through metaphors, practical support & ideas, and reflections, I explore how to reclaim agency in healing — even when the skies feel foggy.

You’ll learn how to:

• Shift from passive to intentional with micro-agency and sensory grounding
• Reframe inner narratives with soft, empowering language
• Use breath and boundaries as navigation tools
• Gently return to your pilot seat when setbacks arise

Whether you’re navigating Long Covid, ME/CFS, or simply seeking a more compassionate way to relate to your body, this episode offers hope, validation, and a reminder: you are not alone in the cockpit.

Links:

James Nestor - "Breath"

54321 - A Grounding Practise

Episode 180 - Jules Rogers: The Art of Saying No

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I talk with Kelly George about losing and rebuilding identity through Long Covid: the crashes that forced pacing, the relief of being believed, and the slow return of capacity that now lets her design a life she actually wants. Hope here isn’t vague—it’s built from activity management, nervous system care, and community that shows the way.

• life before illness as active mum and professor
• infection after mandates lifted and symptom escalation
• debilitating fatigue, brain fog and loss of identity
• isolation within relationships and shared loss framing
• early support surge then fade and asking for help
• being listened to as regulation and relief
• pacing, baseline setting and crash prevention
• links with ME/CFS knowledge and specialists
• nervous system regulation through rest and small practices
• community and CFS Health programme benefits and limits
• mindset without blame, celebrating tiny wins
• defining recovery, cautious cardio and rebuilding work
• coaching mums, caregivers and higher-ed professionals

Connect with Kelly:

https://kellygeorgecoaching.com/baseline-101

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This episode welcomes Dr. Leo Galland, Internal Medicine Specialist with over 40 years of experience working with complex conditions, which now includes Long Covid and of course ME/CFS.

In this episode:

• Comprehensive exploration of Long Covid's complex nature
• Introduction to the "Web of Long Covid" concept
• Insights into post-viral illness from a 40-year medical perspective
• Long covid follows patterns of previous post-viral illnesses & similarities with chronic fatigue syndrome and post-infectious disorders
• Some unique characteristics of SARS-CoV-2 virus impact
• The Web of Long Covid - 10 interconnected strands explaining illness mechanisms
• Central components: ACE2 enzyme damage and mitochondrial dysfunction
• Treatment Approach, importance of individualized, multi-step treatment protocols and the importance of understanding individual health history

Links:

• Dr. Galland's "Long COVID Prevention and Treatment" document, available on website: https://www.drgalland.com/

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