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.
The Hidden Cost of Skipping Recovery
Real motivation comes from something stronger than the hope of getting better. (written 07/27/2025)
When we think about recovery, it’s natural to focus on what we hope to gain: more energy, clearer thinking, better days.
But what if the real motivation comes from something even stronger?Researc...
by Andrea Henkle Burke, Katie Brennan —
Nov 13, 2025
symptom management
Recovery Kitchen Essentials
No matter where you are in recovery, small moves like this create capacity for more. (written 07/20/2025)
We’re excited to share the news: after more than a year of dedicated work, our new book, Recovery Kitchen Essentials: Research, Recipes, and Practical Tips to Support People with Long COVID...
by Andrea Henkel Burke, Katie Brennan —
Nov 13, 2025
symptom management
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How Ankle Tilts Saved My Day
No matter where you are in recovery, small moves like this create capacity for more. (written 07/13/2025)
This week, we’re excited to share something a little different: a guest blog post from Simon — Katie’s husband!
Simon hasn’t experienced Long COVID or other post-infection conditions, but l...
by Andrea Henkel Burke, Katie Brennan, Simon Shergold —
Nov 13, 2025
real life experience
Embracing Pacing for Energy Management
Pacing is a whole strategy that eliminates things and activities that unnecessarily take energy. (written 07/06/2025)
What’s Pacing
Pacing, the first element in the PEDAL™ approach, is about much more than just resting. It’s a whole strategy that eliminates things and activities that unnecessar...
by Andrea Henkel Burke, Katie Brennan —
Nov 13, 2025
symptom management
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
Notes from ThriveNinety