Notes from ThriveNinety
You don’t need big changes to feel better — you need the right small ones, delivered with care. These weekly notes offer simple tools, steady encouragement, and clear next steps you can take without overwhelming your system.
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
What Golf Taught Me About Recovery
The thing about having good fundamentals is that you can hit a bad shot and still be okay. (written 6/15/2025)
After many years away from the game, I recently found myself back on the golf course—relearning my swing and rediscovering a sport I enjoyed growing up. But what really struck me wasn’...
by Katie Brennan —
Nov 12, 2025
real life experience
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
Why the Nervous System Matters in Long COVID Recovery
Why Aligning the Nervous System is Crucial to Feel Better with a Post-infectious Condition. (written 05/25/2025)
When it comes to Long COVID recovery, most conversations focus on managing symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, and pain. But there’s a powerful system quietly shaping all ...
by Andrea Henkel Burke, Katie Brennan —
Nov 12, 2025
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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
Recovery isn’t Just About You. It’s about Who You Love, Too
It’s Mother's Day, and my goal at some point was to be the mom my daughter deserves. (written 05/11/2025)
Today it’s Mother’s Day. When I first experienced Long COVID, I was a relatively new mom. We were just coming toward the end of that first incredible (and exhausting) year- the tiny baby ph...
by Katie Brennan —
Nov 12, 2025
real life experience
Your Nervous System’s Role in Recovery
The deeper connection of symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, and pain. (written 05/04/2025)
When we think about recovery - especially from Long COVID and infection-induced chronic conditions - we often zero in on symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, and pain. But there’s often something deeper conne...
by Andrea Henkel Burke, Katie Brennan —
Nov 12, 2025
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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
Notes from ThriveNinety