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.
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Why Recovery Can Look So Different
Understanding the conditions that help the body to become more resilient over time.
If you've been living with Long COVID or another post-infection condition for any length of time, you've likely asked yourself a difficult question:
"Why am I doing so much and still struggling?"
Many people work ...
by Andrea Henkel Burke, Katie Brennan —
Jul 12, 2026
symptom management
thriveninety support
Why We Often Stay With What Isn’t Helping
The nervous system often prioritizes certainty before improvement – and that shapes more of our choices than we realize.
There may be moments when you recognize that the way you’re getting through your day isn’t really helping anymore. And yet, you stay with it.
Not because you want to. Not bec...
by Andrea Henkel Burke, Katie Brennan —
Jun 28, 2026
resilience
symptom management
thriveninety support
Research Spotlight: Long COVID: Why There Probably Isn't Just One Answer
New research highlights the complexity of Long COVID and why recovery often requires looking at the whole picture.
When people ask why Long COVID can be so difficult to understand, a new review published in Communications Medicine, by Mark Faghy and co-authors, offers part of the answer: Long COV...
by Andrea Henkel Burke, Katie Brennan —
Jun 21, 2026
research
symptom management
thriveninety support
The Hidden Systems Behind Energy and Performance
Why the way your systems function shapes what you can handle, build, and enjoy in life.
There’s a sentence that became famous during the 1980 Olympics here in Lake Placid, NY, and is used in elite sport:
“You don’t have enough talent to win on talent alone.” (USA Men’s Hockey Coach Herb Brooks,...
by Andrea Henkel Burke, Katie Brennan —
Jun 14, 2026
resilience
symptom management
thriveninety support
What Would Feeling Better Change in Your Day?
From walking dogs again to returning to work, music, sports, and family life – real examples of what functional improvement can look like for Long COVID and ME/CFS.
This newsletter is part 1 of a series exploring the impact of symptoms on people's lives, and looking at what has changed for them...
by Andrea Henkel Burke, Katie Brennan —
May 24, 2026
symptom management
thriveninety support
“Is This Like Yoga?” – A Quick Answer
A simpler, broader, and accessible approach.
When we describe what we do, a common response is: “So… is it a bit like yoga? Or tai chi?” Often followed by, “I’ve tried that, and it helped.”
We understand the connection. There are shared elements for sure, including gentle movement, breathing, a...
by Andrea Henkel Burke, Katie Brennan —
May 17, 2026
symptom management
thriveninety support
When Rest Isn’t Enough: What Emerging Research Says About Fascia and Function
Emerging evidence points to connective tissue as a factor in fatigue and recovery. Understanding its role can help explain symptoms - and guide simple ways to support better function.
When symptoms impact your life, and progress feels slow or up and down, it’s easy to focus on the usual explana...
by Andrea Henkel Burke, Katie Brennan —
May 03, 2026
symptom management
thriveninety support
A Calmer Start to the Year: Simple Choices That Support Your Health
Begin the month with steadier energy and less overwhelm by choosing what truly helps your brain and body—not what the internet tells you to “fix.”
As we settle into the first week of January, many of us feel the pull to do something for our health. The world is full of detox promises, long lists...
by Andrea Henkel Burke, Katie Brennan —
Jan 04, 2026
thriveninety support
Katie’s Long COVID Recovery Story on the Long COVID Podcast
ThriveNinety is featured on the Long COVID Podcast! Katie shares her recovery story, practical tools, and insights from an Olympian mindset to support anyone impacted by Long COVID.
We’re honored to be featured on the Long COVID Podcast with Jackie Baxter — a beacon for information, recovery sto...
by Andrea Henkel Burke, Katie Brennan —
Dec 21, 2025
thriveninety support
A Different Kind of Holiday Gift
A gift that doesn’t get regifted—one that brings hope, energy, and real symptom relief when you need it most. (The kind that actually changes your life.)Every year, most of us unwrap gifts that are thoughtful and kind… and if we’re honest, often short-lived.
A scarf that’s worn twice.A kitchen ga...
by Andrea Henkel Burke, Katie Brennan —
Dec 07, 2025
thriveninety support
The Best Time to Start Your “New Year” Resolution Might Be Now
A gentle reminder that you don’t have to wait for the “perfect time” to start feeling better.
If you’re reading this just after Thanksgiving (or heading into your own end-of-year season), you might be feeling a familiar mix of things: gratitude, connection… and also a fair bit of fatigue.
Even ...
by Andrea Henkel Burke, Katie Brennan —
Nov 30, 2025
thriveninety support
3 Tools to Start to Manage Your Symptoms
Introducing Your Tools
In the video below, we introduce three of our favorite tools to get you started and explain why they help you to manage your Long COVID symptoms, as well as those of other post-infection conditions.
by Andrea Henkel Burke, Katie Brennan —
Nov 27, 2025
thriveninety support
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