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.
Long Covid Flare-ups
Research shows Long COVID flare-ups can happen after non-COVID infections. (written 07/21/2024)
A few weeks ago, we found the article below. It notes that people who have had Long COVID have experienced a flare-up in their symptoms after a subsequent infection with other viruses, like a cold or f...
by Andrea Henkel Burke, Katie Brennan —
Nov 09, 2025
symptom management
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The Power of the PEDAL™ Approach in Long COVID Symptom Management
The secret behind our PEDAL™ system (written 07/14/2024)
When we first talk to people about our approach to Long Covid symptom management, PEDAL™(Pacing - Exercise/Activity - Diet/Nutrition - Align the Nervous System - Loosening), we often get the feedback that "this is already what I'm doing". ...
by Andrea Henkel Burke, Katie Brennan —
Nov 09, 2025
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Long COVID and Noise Sensitivity
Read about my own experience and a very simple solution to manage symptoms. (written 07/08/2024)
Noise sensitivity is one of the over 200 symptoms reported by some people experiencing Long COVID. This can mean that your symptoms are worse after exposure to very loud noises. It can also mean that ...
by Katie Brennan —
Nov 09, 2025
managing symptoms
real life experience
Using a Different View For Taking the Next Step
Long COVID symptom management happens mostly behind closed doors, not seen by other friends and family members.(written 06/30/2024)
We are halfway through 2024. When I was competing, we had certain goals for different times throughout the year. Athletes spend so much more time training and prepar...
by Andrea Henkel Burke —
Nov 09, 2025
symptom management
This Can Happen When You Start Feeling Better
As you start to feel better, it is easy to fill your time with all the things to do, and sometimes face a little backslide in your recovery path. It's a good reminder to keep doing the little things that worked to get you there in the first place. (written 06/23/2024)
As many people experiencing ...
by Katie Brennan —
Nov 09, 2025
real life experience
What People with Long Covid Can Adopt from Olympic Athletes
A powerful perspective that helps you think about opportunities and new solutions for managing symptoms, regaining “performance”, and feeling better. (written 06/16/2024)
A little over a year ago was the first time I helped someone to manage Long COVID symptoms, and I didn’t even realize it at th...
by Andrea Henkel Burke —
Nov 09, 2025
real life experience
resilience
symptom management
What is your goal for this summer… or next?
As you look ahead, what activities would you normally be looking forward to that you know won’t be happening because of Long COVID? (written 06/09/2024)
It feels like summer is getting into full swing. We were wondering, as you look ahead, what activities would you normally be looking forward to ...
by Andrea Henkel Burke, Katie Brennan —
Nov 09, 2025
symptom management
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Has a light bulb moment changed your life?
My lightbulb moment changed my life, and the trajectory of my Long COVID journey… and the path it put me on could help change yours as well.
When we feel unwell, everything becomes hard. Even the things we know will make us feel better can seem impossible. Understanding that there are both short ...
by Katie Brennan —
Nov 09, 2025
symptom management
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What Can People With LC Learn From My Olympic Training
Like people with Long COVID, healthy professional athletes also need to know how to recover after using up lots of energy. (written 05/26/2024)
When I heard about “Pacing” for the first time, it was about racing smart. I was a professional athlete in Biathlon, where you ski as fast as possible an...
by Andrea Henkel Burke —
Nov 09, 2025
managing symptoms
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You Can Heal Wherever You Are
Tuberculosis and Lessons for Long COVID Recovery (written 05/19/2024)
Searching for solutions to manage Long Covid symptoms can lead to people trying a number of different activities, including rest, swimming in cold water or walking in natural spaces. While gentle outdoor pursuits have a groundi...
by Andrea Henkel Burke, Katie Brennan —
Nov 09, 2025
real life experience
symptom management
ME/CFS Awareness Day
Shedding light on invisible struggles (written 05/12/2024)
Today marks an important day in our calendar - Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) Awareness Day. We wish no one had to deal with these health issues, but are deeply grateful to all those who have shared their expe...
by Andrea Henkel Burke, Katie Brennan —
Nov 09, 2025
symptom management
Big Things Happen Through Small Steps
Taking small, simple steps consistently can have a large impact over time. (written 05/05/2024)
Tackling Long COVID and helping people to reduce the impact of symptoms is a complex challenge. Navigating the complexities of Long Covid calls for innovative approaches since COVID is a relatively new...
by Andrea Henkel Burke, Katie Brennan —
Nov 09, 2025
symptom management
thriveninety support
Notes from ThriveNinety