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.
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
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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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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
resilience
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
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