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.
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
thriveninety support
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
thriveninety support
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
thriveninety support
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
Long COVID Symptom Management
Feedback that leaves us full of gratitude (written 4/28/2024)
We are passionate about our work, but starting up a business comes with challenges and the to-do list can sometimes feel overwhelming. Then, we get feedback that leaves us full of gratitude, a sense of awe and renewed energy.
We are c...
by Andrea Henkel Burke, Katie Brennan —
Nov 09, 2025
managing symptoms
real life experience
thriveninety support
How Snoopy Measured My Long COVID Recovery
How a last-minute search for a kid’s stuffed animal before a big trip helped me gauge my Long COVID recovery process. (written 04/21/2024)
Last week I mentioned my recent trip to the UK. It was great to connect with former colleagues and friends from the National Health Service, even if it offere...
by Katie Brennan —
Nov 09, 2025
real life experience
Meeting up with Colleagues from the National Health Service
Katie recently headed back to the UK to visit friends, family, and former colleagues.(written 04/14/2024)
I recently headed back to the UK to visit friends, family and some former colleagues from the National Health Service. I lived in the UK for many years, so it is always great to visit friends...
by Katie Brennan —
Nov 09, 2025
symptom management
Start as you mean to go on - the power of simple and enduring tools
Start as you mean to go on - forming Long COVID Symptom management habits that stick and continue to have impact. (written 04/07/2024)
We know that learning new habits and techniques can take time and energy. Long COVID symptoms often mean that energy needs to be used sparingly. In our latest blo...
by Andrea Henkel Burke, Katie Brennan —
Nov 09, 2025
real life experience
thriveninety support
People Who Suffer Through
Post-infection Conditions: Invisible, Lonely, and Disabling - but there is hope. (written 03/24/2024)
Katie wrote a wonderful blog article, Long COVID: Invisible, Lonely and Disabling - but there is hope, where she reflects on the ways people try to work around Long COVID symptoms to still deliv...
by Andrea Henkel Burke, Katie Brennan —
Nov 09, 2025
real life experience
thriveninety support
Notes from ThriveNinety