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.
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
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
Simple Tools, Big Impact: What We Learned at Science2Perform
Last week, we had the privilege of joining an incredible event just north of Ottawa, organized by Science2Perform. (written 03/16/2025)
Last week, we had the privilege of joining an incredible event just north of Ottawa, organized by Science2Perform.
At Science2Perform’s event we were excited a...
by Andrea Henkel Burke, Katie Brennan —
Nov 12, 2025
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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
Bridging High Performance & Post-Infection Recovery
A great reminder of why cross-pollinating research across different fields is so valuable. (written 03/02/2025)
Last weekend, we had the honor of speaking at the Society for Sports Neuroscience Conference, presenting on: "How Can Tools for High Performance Also Help With Post-Infection Recover...
by Andrea Henkel Burke, Katie Brennan —
Nov 12, 2025
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Notes from ThriveNinety