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.
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Why the Sense of Smell Matters for Health and Recovery
The olfactory system connects the nose directly to the brain—and affects more than scent alone.
When we think about health, recovery, or resilience, smell is rarely at the top of the list. Yet the olfactory system is one of our oldest sensory systems—and one of the most directly connected to the ...
by Andrea Henkel Burke, Katie Brennan —
Jan 18, 2026
resilience
symptom management
The Quiet Power Behind Symptom Relief
The habits you return to gently and consistently often make the biggest difference in how you feel.
We often expect too much from a single day and far too little from a full year.It’s understandable — when symptoms are unpredictable or energy feels limited, of course we hope for a quick fix that...
by Andrea Henkel Burke, Katie Brennan —
Jan 11, 2026
resilience
symptom management
A Tiny Step Today Can Change Tomorrow
Why the small choices you make — and the ones you avoid — quietly shape your progress in ways that matter.
There are moments in recovery and resilience-building when progress feels slow, fragile, or unpredictable. On those days, it’s easy to believe that only big changes really “count,” and that ...
by Andrea Henkel Burke, Katie Brennan —
Dec 28, 2025
resilience
symtom management
Your Gut and Long COVID
Gut health is more than just digestion; it also supports immunity and supports recovery. (written 11/02/2025)
When you think of gut health, you may picture probiotics or supplements. While they can help with recovery from Long COVID, it often starts further upstream - by feeding the gut itself....
by Andrea Henkel Burke, Katie Brennan —
Nov 15, 2025
resilience
symptom management
The Ripple Effect of Recovery
See how simple, consistent actions can create waves of progress in your recovery. (written 10/19/2025)
Every action you take has a ripple effect - sometimes small, sometimes surprising, but always spreading outward. In recovery from Long COVID and other chronic conditions, tiny steps, like gent...
by Andrea Henkel Burke, Katie Brennan —
Nov 14, 2025
resilience
A Stronger Foundation for Health and Vitality
Resilience is the key to steadier energy, better recovery, and confidence in daily life. Learn how to strengthen it step by step. (written 10/05/2025)
Resilience is the foundation for living with more stability, energy, and confidence. It’s what helps us adapt to challenges—whether that’s recov...
by Andrea Henkel Burke, Katie Brennan —
Nov 14, 2025
resilience
Reduce an Everyday Stressors to Build More Capacity
A small shift—like choosing safer cookware—can free up energy for recovery and resilience. (written 09/07/2025)
When you’re living with Long COVID or another post-infection condition, your system is already under strain. That’s why we often talk about pacing—not only in the context of balancing...
by Andrea Henkel Burke, Katie Brennan —
Nov 14, 2025
resilience
The Role of Micronutrients for Recovery and Resilience
Recovery takes more than one tool—but every piece matters. (written 08/24/2025)
Today, we want to spotlight the micronutrients. They quietly power many of the systems your body relies on to recover from Long COVID and other post-infection conditions.
In our latest blog post, Micronutrients: A S...
by Andrea Henkel Burke —
Nov 14, 2025
resilience
Recovery Isn’t About Just Resting — So What Is It?
Why true recovery starts with the right solutions. (written 04/06/2025)
When your body is stuck in a post-infection crash cycle, it’s easy to think that rest is the only option to help you feel better again. But what if recovery isn’t about resting — it’s about rebuilding.
Pacing and the right ...
by Andrea Henkel Burke —
Nov 12, 2025
resilience
symptom management
Food Choices for Recovery and Resilience
Managing Long COVID in the Kitchen: What to Eat (and What to Avoid) (written 02/16/2025)
When managing Long COVID or post-infection symptoms, the foods you choose can play a powerful role in how you feel each day. The Environmental Working Group (EWG) has just released its updated Dirty Dozen™...
by Andrea Henkel Burke, Katie Brennan —
Nov 11, 2025
resilience
symptom management
One Small Decision Could Change Everything
We always make decisions, even when we decide not to change anything. (written 01/26/2025)
Back in the days when I was competing for Olympic medals, not every competition was successful. After winning two golds, I faced two tough seasons that nearly pushed me off the German National Team. What ...
by Andrea Henkel Burke —
Nov 11, 2025
resilience
symptom management
What People with Long Covid Can Adopt from Olympic Athletes
A powerful perspective that helps you think about opportunities and new solutions for managing symptoms, regaining “performance”, and feeling better. (written 06/16/2024)
A little over a year ago was the first time I helped someone to manage Long COVID symptoms, and I didn’t even realize it at th...
by Andrea Henkel Burke —
Nov 09, 2025
real life experience
resilience
symptom management
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