Notes from ThriveNinety
You don’t need big changes to feel better — you need the right small ones, delivered with care. These weekly notes share simple tools, steady encouragement, and clear next steps you can take without overwhelming your system.
What Would Feeling Better Change in Your Day?
From walking dogs again to returning to work, music, sports, and family life – real examples of what functional improvement can look like for Long COVID and ME/CFS.
This newsletter is part 1 of a series exploring the impact of symptoms on people's lives, and looking at what has changed for them...
by Andrea Henkel Burke, Katie Brennan —
May 24, 2026
symptom management
thriveninety support
“Is This Like Yoga?” – A Quick Answer
A simpler, broader, and accessible approach.
When we describe what we do, a common response is: “So… is it a bit like yoga? Or tai chi?” Often followed by, “I’ve tried that, and it helped.”
We understand the connection. There are shared elements for sure, including gentle movement, breathing, a...
by Andrea Henkel Burke, Katie Brennan —
May 17, 2026
symptom management
thriveninety support
When Your Brain Says “Not Yet,” There’s Usually A Reason
Your brain wants to protect you from overload. Discover how pacing, clarity, and simple tools can accelerate recovery and build capacity safely.
changing a routine that isn’t working at the moment or starting to do something you know could help.
That pause is not a lack of motivation. It’s you...
by Andrea Henkel Burke, Katie Brennan —
May 10, 2026
resilience
symptom management
When Rest Isn’t Enough: What Emerging Research Says About Fascia and Function
Emerging evidence points to connective tissue as a factor in fatigue and recovery. Understanding its role can help explain symptoms - and guide simple ways to support better function.
When symptoms impact your life, and progress feels slow or up and down, it’s easy to focus on the usual explana...
by Andrea Henkel Burke, Katie Brennan —
May 03, 2026
symptom management
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What Gets Us Up in the Morning?
If your first thought each morning is about energy or symptoms, you’re not alone. Small, intentional input can begin to improve how your system functions — and how your mornings unfold.
When you’re living with Long COVID or another post-infection chronic condition, mornings can feel difficult.
Be...
by Andrea Henkel Burke, Katie Burke —
Apr 26, 2026
symptom management
Recovery Begins With the Right Tools and the Right Starting Point
When symptoms place significant limits on energy and capacity, recovery starts with approaches that are clear, flexible, and designed to work with the body.
Many changes people try to make to improve their health or daily routines don’t last. Often this is because the change is too complicated, r...
by Andrea Henkel Burke, Katie Brennan —
Apr 19, 2026
symptom management
Where Could You Be Six Months From Now?
We ask this question sincerely.
Depending on where you are in your recovery journey, it can feel hopeful, thought-provoking, or even a little unsettling to consider. When symptoms are unpredictable, looking too far ahead can feel difficult. Many people are simply focused on getting through the da...
by Andrea Henkel Burke, Katie Brennan —
Apr 12, 2026
symptom management
A Simple Question for Spring
Should you expect a different result from doing the same things? Recovery from chronic conditions may just require a new approach.
Spring and Easter are often described as a season of renewal. Many people begin thinking about summer plans - travel, hobbies, and activities they are looking forward...
by Andrea Henkel Buirke, Katie Brennan —
Apr 05, 2026
symptom management
Reflections from IPIC Conference — Progress, Perspective, and Possibility
Growing focus on blended Long COVID care, nervous system support, and practical steps to restore energy and resilience.
This week I had the privilege of attending the International Post-COVID & Post-Infection Condition Society (IPIC) conference — and I left feeling both a real connection to the d...
by Katie Brennan —
Mar 29, 2026
symptom management
What Hobbies Has Long COVID Taken From You?
When energy disappears, the small joyful moments disappear too. One story about loss - and the small moments that can return.
Post-infection conditions and neurological symptoms can leave people feeling like a shell of their former selves. Even when someone is technically “functioning,” their wor...
by Katie Brennan —
Mar 22, 2026
symptom management
When You’re Not “Sick Enough”… But Not Yourself Either
Long COVID doesn’t look the same for everyone, and doesn’t always mean being severely ill. Many people still work and function - but feel different.
Long COVID Is a Spectrum!
When people hear the term Long COVID, many imagine someone who is extremely unwell — someone who cannot work, cannot exerc...
by Andrea Henkel Burke, Katie Brennan —
Mar 15, 2026
symptom management
I Thought I Had 5 Years to Live: My Long COVID Story
A personal story of Long COVID recovery and the small nervous system practices that helped rebuild health and hope.
At one point in her Long COVID journey, Katie had a sobering thought: Unless something changed, she might only have five years to live.
It didn’t feel dramatic. It simply felt factu...
by Katie Brennan —
Mar 08, 2026
symptom management
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