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 world can become much smaller.

When every task costs energy, it can feel like difficult choices have to be made about where that energy goes. Work, meals, and basic daily tasks often take priority - and the things that once brought joy quietly fall away.

For Katie, one of the things to disappear was the family kitchen dance party. No cheesy pop songs while cooking dinner. No spoon microphones. No spontaneous laughter with her husband and daughter in the middle of an ordinary evening.

It might sound small, but those moments represent something much bigger - joy, spontaneity, and connection.

March is Long COVID Awareness Month, and millions of people are still navigating life-altering symptoms that affect not only their daily lives, but the futures they once imagined.

In this week’s blog, Katie reflects on what one of those small losses looked like - and why the return of something as simple as a kitchen dance party can feel like a milestone in recovery.

👉 Read the full story here: What Hobbies Have You Had to Give Up Because of Long COVID?  

Warmly,
Katie & Andrea

PS. As part of Long COVID Awareness Month, we want to make sure people know they have options — and a way to explore them without pressure.

You can access Unit 1 of our program for free to experience the approach, understand how a sustainable recovery process can begin, and see what feels relevant for you before deciding on anything further.

Sometimes the first step isn’t committing to a full program.
It’s simply committing to testing something supportive and giving yourself permission to try.

If and when you’re ready, the door is open.