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.
Tags: symptom management
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Will I Have to Feel Like This Forever?
Let’s reframe what recovery can mean after Long COVID. (written 06/29/2025)
If you’re living with the effects of Long COVID or other post-infection conditions, you’ve likely asked yourself: Is this just how it is now?
You’re not alone—and we want to offer a hopeful and realistic perspective.
Th...
by Andrea Henkel Burke, Katie Brennan —
Nov 12, 2025
symptom management
Wildfire Smoke, Recovery & Your Resilience
The Air Feels Heavy—Here’s How to Lighten the Load (written 06/22/2025)
If you’ve noticed a haze outside or a tightness in your chest, you’re not alone. Smoke from wildfires in Canada has drifted across large parts of the U.S. and Canada again, significantly reducing air quality and making it “...
by Andrea Henkel Burke, Katie Brennan —
Nov 12, 2025
symptom management
How to Manage Symptoms Through Summer Travel and Events
Don’t let a getaway set you back—here’s how to stay resilient on the move (written 06/08/2025)
As we move into summer and the season begins to shift, many of us are starting to think about travel—whether that’s a weekend getaway, a longer vacation, or simply spending more time out and about nea...
by Andrea Henkel Burke, Katie Brennan —
Nov 12, 2025
symptom management
Recovery Tools That Are Always on Hand
Tools that are always with you on hard even on busy days (written 06/01/2025)
What if recovery didn’t depend on a perfect moment?
What if it was built into your day—something small, simple, and powerful enough to use even when you feel foggy, overloaded, or exhausted?
In our latest blog post, W...
by Andrea Henkel Burke, Katie Brennan —
Nov 12, 2025
symptom management
A Cookie You Can Enjoy—Even with Long COVID
In Honor of World Baking Day: A Feel-Good Cookie Recipe (written 05/18/2025)
Yesterday was World Baking Day—a celebration of warmth, comfort, and tradition. For those managing Long COVID, though, traditional baked goods can be tough. High in refined sugar and simple carbs, they can spike blood ...
by Andrea Henkel Burke —
Nov 12, 2025
real life experience
symptom management
Small Wins, Big Impact
Experiencing the ripple effect of a regulated Nervous System. (written 04/27/2025)
Managing a long-term condition like Long COVID isn't about overnight fixes—it's about small, strategic steps that add up to meaningful progress. By focusing on manageable actions, you can build a foundation for i...
by Andrea Henkel Burke —
Nov 12, 2025
symptom management
From Impossible to Possible: What’s on Your List?
A personal story of setting goals—when even hoping felt hard. (written 04/20/2025)
When you're deep in the thick of symptoms, even the smallest hopes can feel wildly out of reach.
In our latest post, Katie shares a note she found from the early days of her Long COVID journey—two modest goals sh...
by Andrea Henkel Burke, Katie Brennan —
Nov 12, 2025
symptom management
Decode Your Symptoms
Your Symptoms Are Talking—Here’s How to Listen (written 04/13/2025)
Living with a long-term condition can feel like a never-ending puzzle. Some days are more debilitating than others. Sometimes the symptoms are relatively better, and on other days they flare up out of nowhere, leaving you even ...
by Andrea Henkel Burke, Katie Brennan —
Nov 12, 2025
symptom management
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
Finding Hope: One Layer at a Time
A slow, hopeful process of healing. (written 03/23/2025)
As winter begins to loosen its grip, we’re reminded that even the heaviest snow eventually melts — revealing what’s been hidden beneath. For those navigating Long COVID or post-infection conditions, this change of seasons mirrors the slow...
by Andrea Henkel Burke, Katie Brennan —
Nov 12, 2025
symptom management
Find the Right Steps for You: A Hopeful Path to Recovery
A hopeful, easy-to-follow roadmap to help you begin the recovery process. (written 03/09/2025)
Recovering from a post-infection condition can feel overwhelming—but every journey starts with a single, small step. Our latest blog post, Find the Right Steps for You: A Hopeful Path to Recovery, off...
by Andrea Henkel Burke, Katie Brennan —
Nov 12, 2025
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
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