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.
Quick Win vs. Lasting Impact
Taking a slower, more deliberate approach might not give you the same immediate satisfaction, but, in the long run, it can lead to greater gains and more sustained recovery. (witten 09/08/2024)
If you don’t feel well, chances are you’re looking for solutions to help you feel better, even if somet...
by Andrea Henkel Burke, Katie Brennan —
Nov 09, 2025
symptom management
How Does This Summer Compare To Past Summers?
Prioritizing activities is necessary for everyone, from people experiencing post-viral conditions to high-performing athletes. (written 09/01/2024)
Summer has a lot to offer. Longer days allow more time outside, the weather is warm, water activities and BBQ gatherings are in full flow. Summer inc...
by Andrea Henkel Burke, Katie Brennan —
Nov 09, 2025
real life experience
symptom management
Stairs Were My nemesis!
Overcoming Daily Challenges with Long COVID. Plus, the knock on consequence of this made everything else in my life more challenging. (written 08/25/2024)
In our latest blog post, The Tyranny of Stairs, I dive into the everyday struggles faced by those living with Long COVID. For many, something ...
by Katie Brennan —
Nov 09, 2025
real life experience
Your Energy Levels are too Low - What's Next?
Experiencing severe energy fluctuations doesn’t only impact your everyday life but elevates long term health risk. (written 08/18/2024)
Pacing is a concept that applies to everyone, but is especially critical and has a specific meaning for people with post-infection conditions. We have designed a...
by Andrea Henkel Burke, Katie Brennan —
Nov 09, 2025
symptom management
thriveninety support
Something to Celebrate
It’s ThriveNinty’s birthday, and we double up the resources for you today. (written 08/11/2024)
Maybe it is a good omen that the date of our first anniversary matches up with the date we share our weekly Newsletter. One year ago, we officially founded ThriveNinety, dedicated to supporting people ...
by Andrea Henkel Burke, Katie Brennan —
Nov 09, 2025
thriveninety support
Why Questions Require Knowledge
Dedicated researchers continue publishing papers about findings related to Long COVID, and those lead to new questions. (written 08/05/2024)
We at ThriveNinety are always interested in new research about Long COVID and post-infection conditions. Knowing what impact infections have on our bodies a...
by Andrea Henkel Burke, Katie Brennan —
Nov 09, 2025
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Similarities of Olympians and People with Long COVID
The unexpected link between the Olympics and Long COVID management. (written 07/28/2024)
Big events like the Olympics require a lot of preparation, and each step of that preparation needs focus and further preparation.
People with Long COVID and post-infection conditions know that they need to b...
by Andrea Henkel Burke, Katie Brennan —
Nov 09, 2025
symptom management
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
thriveninety support
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
thriveninety support
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
Notes from ThriveNinety