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.
Don’t Wait for a Long Covid Cure - Start Feeling Better Today
Science Takes Time - Your Recovery Doesn’t Have To (written 02/23/2025)
Waiting for a medical breakthrough can feel like your only option, but pharmaceutical interventions mostly move slowly. The reality is that while researchers work on long-term treatments, many Long COVID symptoms can alread...
by Andrea Henkel Burke, Katie Brennan —
Nov 11, 2025
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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
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symptom management
Is It Worth Your Energy? How to Choose the Right Support for Long COVID.
Every Decision Counts—Make Sure Yours Pays Off (written 02/09/2025)
When managing Long COVID, every ounce of energy matters. An investment in time and other resources—whether it’s a doctor’s visit, a new program, or even a conversation—can set you back or move you forward.
How can you be sure ...
Nov 11, 2025
Quick Tip to Manage Brain Fog and Memory Issues
First content based on the poll from two weeks ago. A deeper dive into Brain Fog and Memory problems. (written 02/02/2025)
Thanks to everyone who filled out our questionnaire two weeks ago! We appreciate your input and are committed to delivering the content you’re asking for - if you haven't s...
by Andrea Henkel Burke, Katie Brennan —
Nov 11, 2025
symptom management
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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
Help Us Support You Better In 2025!
Content that gives you exactly what you need. (written 01/19/2025)
We want to make sure our 2025 content gives you exactly what you need to manage your Long COVID symptoms and feel more like yourself. But to do that, we need your input!
Take our 5-minute poll and let us know:
What challenges ...
by Andrea Henkel Burke, Katie Brennan —
Nov 11, 2025
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Understanding Symptoms for Lasting Relief
Discover how to manage symptoms by addressing their root causes and learn why your body sends signals like pain, fatigue, and brain fog. (written 01/12/2025)
Have you ever thought of your symptoms as messengers rather than obstacles? Pain, fatigue, brain fog, or dizziness may feel like setbacks...
by Andrea Henkel Burke, Katie Brennan —
Nov 11, 2025
symptom management
What Makes the Difference
About the nuances that change outcomes. (written 01/06/2025)
Welcome to 2025! A New Year is often a time when people make plans and promise to make a change or develop a habit that will let them meet their goals or help them feel better. We know that Long COVID means any changes you are looking...
by Andrea Henkel Burke —
Nov 11, 2025
symptom management
Where Do You Want to Be This Time Next Year?
Good News for 2025: the power to change your path is in your hands. (written 12/29/2024)
As the year winds down, it’s natural to pause and reflect on where we are and where we’re headed. For many of us, the New Year brings a sense of possibility—but if you’re living with Long COVID or another p...
by Katie Brennan —
Nov 11, 2025
symptom management
Days Getting Longer Again
Small, steady changes can create meaningful shifts one day at a time. (written 12/22/2024)
Yesterday marked the winter solstice in the northern hemisphere - the day with the shortest amount of daylight all year. Throughout human history, it has been celebrated as a day of renewal, where people ...
by Andrea Henkel Burke, Katie Brennan —
Nov 11, 2025
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Should You Exercise with Long COVID?
For those navigating Long COVID or other post-infection conditions, exercise often feels like a double-edged sword. (written 12/15/2024)
For those navigating Long COVID or other post-infection conditions, exercise often feels like a double-edged sword. Some people find even day-to-day tasks take ...
by Andrea Henkel Burke, Katie Brennan —
Nov 11, 2025
symptom management
Recipe for Your Soul
Chocolate is healthy, if it doesn’t have loads of sugar. If you need chocolate in your life, we have a solution! (written 12/08/2024)
The holiday season is here! Sweet treats are a hallmark of festive celebrations—they delight our taste buds and stir up warm memories of holidays past. But sugary ...
by Andrea Henkel Burke, Katie Brennan —
Nov 10, 2025
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Notes from ThriveNinety