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.
Tags: symptom management
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Recovery Requires Two Things
You found something that works — so why is it so hard to stick with it?
You try something new — a pacing shift, a breathing exercise, a small change in how you move or fuel or move your body — and for a moment, it helps. Your energy lifts. Your head feels clearer. You feel a bit more like yoursel...
by Andrea Henkel Burke, Katie Brennan —
Feb 22, 2026
resilience
symptom management
Olympic Secrets to Recovery - And Why They Matter for You
Recovery Isn’t Rest -It’s a Strategy used at the Olympics - and you can use it to help reclaim energy and function.
The Olympics begin this week. And as someone who has competed at four Olympic Games and brought home four medals, Andrea understands not only what these athletes are focusing on rig...
by Andrea Henkel Burke, Katie Brennan —
Feb 15, 2026
resilience
symptom management
Why Recovery Feels So Big — And Why It Doesn’t Have To
A gentle look at why rebuilding can feel overwhelming — and how small steps truly change your capacity.
Many people living with infection-induced chronic conditions have already tried so much.New tools. New routines. New hopes. And still, progress can feel fragile — hard to sustain, hard to trust...
by Andrea Henkel Burke, Katie Brennan —
Feb 08, 2026
resilience
symptom management
Why Connection Matters (Even When You’re Not Feeling Well)
Social connection is significant for health. People with stronger social ties consistently show better mood, immune function, and reduced health risk factors.
When you’re not feeling well — physically, mentally, or emotionally — pulling back can feel like the most natural thing in the world. Less...
by Andrea Henkel Burke, Katie Brennan —
Jan 25, 2026
resilience
symptom management
Why the Sense of Smell Matters for Health and Recovery
The olfactory system connects the nose directly to the brain—and affects more than scent alone.
When we think about health, recovery, or resilience, smell is rarely at the top of the list. Yet the olfactory system is one of our oldest sensory systems—and one of the most directly connected to the ...
by Andrea Henkel Burke, Katie Brennan —
Jan 18, 2026
resilience
symptom management
The Quiet Power Behind Symptom Relief
The habits you return to gently and consistently often make the biggest difference in how you feel.
We often expect too much from a single day and far too little from a full year.It’s understandable — when symptoms are unpredictable or energy feels limited, of course we hope for a quick fix that...
by Andrea Henkel Burke, Katie Brennan —
Jan 11, 2026
resilience
symptom management
Just Managing… or Making the Most of the Season? 🎄
Gentle strategies to help you move from “just getting through it” to finding moments of ease and joy this season.
The holidays often bring to mind cozy scenes—warm lights, familiar traditions, time with the people we love. But when you’re navigating Long COVID or other chronic conditions, the sea...
by Andrea Henkel Burke, Katie Brennan —
Dec 14, 2025
symptom management
Healthy, Yummy Cranberry Sauce
A cozy, seasonal way to add something nourishing to your table.
Seasonal foods like cranberries are naturally rich in helpful nutrients — and making them at home gives you an easy way to enjoy the flavor without the large sugar load that often comes with store-bought versions.
Eating more anti-in...
by Andrea Henkel Burke, Katie Brennan —
Dec 03, 2025
symptom management
Taking Care of Yourself Helps Everyone Feel Better
This week’s “Notes from ThriveNinety” is about how taking care of yourself supports everyone around you—especially through the holidays. (written 11/16/2025)
The holidays often bring reflection, family conversations, and plans for the year ahead.If you or someone close to you is managing Long COV...
by Andrea Henkel Burke, Katie Brennan —
Nov 18, 2025
symptom management
Your Gut and Long COVID
Gut health is more than just digestion; it also supports immunity and supports recovery. (written 11/02/2025)
When you think of gut health, you may picture probiotics or supplements. While they can help with recovery from Long COVID, it often starts further upstream - by feeding the gut itself....
by Andrea Henkel Burke, Katie Brennan —
Nov 15, 2025
resilience
symptom management
A Seasonal Shift: Simple Habits to Support Your Energy
When schedules shift it can free time for quick energy supporting tools. (written 09/14/2025)
As we move into autumn in the northern hemisphere, the energy of summer begins to shift. With event schedules easing up, kids back at school, and the cozy feel of the season settling in, many of us nat...
by Andrea Henkel Burke, Katie Brennan —
Nov 14, 2025
symptom management
How I Changed a Habit Around Food
Giving up gluten felt impossible - until I felt the difference. (written 8/17/2025)
I used to be a very committed gluten eater.
Bread? Daily.Pasta? Often.Sandwiches? A lunch staple.
My husband and I used to joke that if either of us developed a gluten intolerance, we wouldn’t know what to do.
...
by Kati Brennan —
Nov 14, 2025
symptom management
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