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This isn’t your sugary, sweet, diabetes-inducing healing podcast. This is Combative Calm—where nervous system regulation meets rage rituals, somatic releases, and spicy affirmations laced with f-bombs to unfck your trauma responses. Hosted by Sarai Speer—a trauma-informed yoga + meditation teacher, somatic healer, and high-energy bitch who tells it like it is—this show delivers real tools, not toxic positivity. It’s trauma-informed, nervous system-rooted healing for the emotionally constipat ...
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Dare to Interrupt

Meetings Today

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This Meetings Today podcast gives event professionals the chance to overhear raw, unfiltered conversations between the event industry’s most influential women. Hosted by speaker and writer Courtney Stanley, Dare to Interrupt brings together industry professionals who shed light on important topics facing women today, from imposter syndrome to sexual harassment to negotiating pay and the list goes on. Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform!
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Long Covid, MD

Dr. Zeest Khan

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Explore paths to Long Covid recovery with Dr Zeest Khan, a Stanford-trained physician who is battling the disease herself. On “Long Covid, MD” she translates complex medical research into actionable steps for meaningful recovery. Dr Khan empowers patients with science-backed insights, demystifies the health care system, and shares her personal journey navigating new limitations. Whether you or a loved one has Long Covid, tune in to gain clarity and learn tools to maintain a meaningful life a ...
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Clarity on Fire

Rachel East and Kristen Walker

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Clarity on Fire is a podcast for people who know what they DON’T want out of their life and career, but aren’t sure what they’d RATHER be doing. We're Kristen and Rachel, two best friends from college and certified life coaches who are here to help you cut through the information overload, get unstuck, and focus not JUST on how you can have a career you’re passionate about, but how to create a whole LIFE that feels fulfilling. In a world where it’s easy to exist but hard to feel alive, we wa ...
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Send us a text Buy Me a Coffee Is being healthy a personal virtue, or a civic duty? And how should you be treated if you're not healthy? In this episode of Long Covid, MD, Dr. Zeest Khan is joined by Dr. Alyssa Burgart, pediatric anesthesiologist and bioethicist, for a timely conversation on healthism—the idea that health is a moral responsibility—…
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If you’re doing way too much, running on caffeine and chaos, and low-key spiraling while pretending everything’s fine—this one’s for you. In this fiery kickoff to Combative Calm, Sarai Speer serves you trauma-informed, nervous-system-soothing affirmations that go way deeper than the fluffy Pinterest bullshit. These affirmations are built for the hi…
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Send us a text Buy Me a Coffee On this special bonus episode, we share Dr Zeest Khan's guest appearance on the podcast "Taking Healthcare By Storm" hosted by Dr Jean Storm, medical director of Quality Insights. Dr. Khan shares her journey with long COVID, highlighting the importance of peer support, symptom validation, creative treatment approaches…
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Send us a text Dr Khan's month in review. What happened in March for the podcast? What will federal cuts to CDC, NIH, FDA and RECOVER mean for long COVID patients? How can we participate in and celebrate holidays like Ramadan, given our physical limitations? Plus a new monthly segment that's more light-hearted called "What's Making Me Happy". What'…
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This is a read of my latest article- The Soul in the Machine: A Spiritual Reflection on Articficial Intelligence. https://bobhutchins.substack.com/p/the-soul-in-the-machine-a-spiritual The following reflection is taken from my latest Substack piece, The Soul in the Machine, A spiritual reflection on AI. Lately, I’ve been sitting with some deeper qu…
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Send us a text Join the next Livestream Buy Me A Coffee In this episode of Long Covid MD, Dr. Zeest Khan shares audio from her recent Substack Live event. How can you tell if a medical appointment or treatment is helpful or if it's doing more harm than good? Dr Khan shares insights from her personal journey with Long COVID and answers questions fro…
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Send us a text Summary In this conversation, Dr Zeest Khan and occupational therapist Amy Mooney discuss sensory processing disorders, which seem to be triggered by a COVID infection. They discuss the implications for individuals with long COVID, and the importance of tailored occupational therapy approaches. They also explore how chronic illness a…
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This special episode, recorded in front of a live audience during the 2025 Annual Conference for the Association of Destination Management Executives International, brings together a panel of bold, leading women from the DMC industry to share their candid perspectives on navigating burnout, battling imposter syndrome, being a working parent and mor…
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Online conversations have become a battleground—cheering certain words, booing others. Ideas and nuance are lost to labels that divide and dehumanize. When did we start trading dialogue for definitions? In "The War of Words: Why Our Labels are Destroying Our Humanity," I explore how we've replaced genuine communication with tribal jargon and reacti…
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Send us a text In this episode, Dr Zeest Khan is joined by Dr Jean Storm, a specialist in long-term care medicine and the medical director of Quality Insights, a healthcare quality improvement organization. Dr Storm worked as a physician in nursing homes during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic and now she's urging us to recognize the impact of l…
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Send us a text What do you do when you just want a break from being sick? In this month's episode of The Rundown, Dr Zeest Khan shares her ongoing journey with long COVID, discussing the frustrations and challenges she faces in recovery. She reflects on the medical treatments she has undergone, the importance of reliable information, and the emotio…
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Christopher Summerfield, Oxford Neuroscientist & Former DeepMind Researcher Episode Summary: In this episode, I sit down with Christopher Summerfield, an Oxford neuroscientist and former DeepMind researcher who has spent his career studying how human brains work and how AI models can replicate cognitive processes. His new book, These Strange New Mi…
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Guest: Reem Ismail, Clinical Practice Liaison, MSN, AGACNP-BC How can we lead with greater empathy? Reem Ismail, clinical practice liaison, explores how the training healthcare providers receive to harness empathy in patient care can offer valuable lessons for leaders in any industry—helping them lead with more compassion, connection and impact.…
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Send us a text Read a summary of our conversation here, and sign up for my newsletter to receive summaries of each podcast episode and more at LongCovidMD.substack.com Dr. Melanie Hoppers is a board-certified physician in both adult and pediatric medicine, and is a consultant at the Bateman-Horne Center. In this conversation, Dr Hoppers shares her …
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In this episode, I sit down with Shideh Doerr, a natural connector and networking ambassador with over 25 years in healthcare. Shideh’s journey took a turn when she co-founded JabberYak, a company designed to make networking more organic and meaningful. We explore her Persian-American roots, her transition from healthcare to entrepreneurship, and h…
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Send us a text Record a Voice Note Summary In this episode of Long Covid, MD, Dr. Zeest Khan shares personal updates from January, highlighting recent projects to educate other medical professionals on long COVID. She explains some of the ways long COVID impacts executive function and how she utilizes Speech and Language Pathology to improve cognit…
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Guest Spotlight: David Whitesock, founder of Commonly Well and creator of the Recovery Capital Index, discusses his mission to bring data-driven insights to addiction recovery and mental health. From Struggle to Innovation: David shares his personal journey from addiction and incarceration to law school, leading him to develop a measurable approach…
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In his third appearance on The Human Voice, media theorist and science fiction author Paul Levinson shares a fascinating conversation about the timeless relevance of media ecology, technology’s role in human progress, and the myths surrounding information overload. Paul reflects on his seminal 1996 article On Behalf of Humanity and its argument tha…
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Send us a text In this episode of Long COVID, MD, Dr. Zeest Khan shares highlights from her recent Project ECHO webinar, sponsored by the University of Utah and the Bateman Horne Center. Drawing from her personal journey and clinical expertise, she introduces actionable strategies to manage the complex and often overwhelming nature of Long COVID. S…
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Send us a text In this conversation, Stanford psychologist and behavioral sleep specialist Dr. Hylton Molzof joins Dr Khan to discuss the complexities of sleep. They focus particularly on insomnia in chronic illness, and the role of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBTI). They discuss the physiological stages of sleep, the impact of chron…
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Send us a text Happy 2025! In this special New Year’s episode of Long COVID MD, Dr. Zeest Khan reflects on an invaluable piece of wisdom from Mr. Rogers: “Look for the helpers.” Navigating Long COVID is anything but straightforward, but this timeless advice serves as a guiding principle. Dr. Khan breaks it down into three actionable steps to help y…
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Season 5, Episode 12 Guest: JasonDunn, CEO, National Coalition of Black Meeting Professionals Are leaders making decisions that will build a brighter future? Jason Dunn, CEO of the National Coalition of Black Meeting Professionals, discusses how leaders can navigate the balance between addressing immediate challenges and preparing their organizatio…
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Send us a text Send me a voicemail: speakpipe.com/longcovidmd In this conversation, Dr. Khan discusses the impact of the autonomic nervous system in Long COVID, with Dr. Alba Azola, Assistant Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Johns Hopkins University. Dr Azola explains the complexities of autonomic dysfunction, particularly focus…
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Send us a text Leave me a voicemail: speakpipe.com/longcovidmd Lindsey Port, who lives with severe Long COVID, represents District 55 in the Minnesota State Senate. How does she do it and to what extent can state governments impact the lives of people with chronic illness? In our conversation, Senator Port shares why she insists on disability accom…
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Send us a text The United States government is in transition, and the new administration may make dramatic changes that will impact people with Long COVID, among others. In this reading of my November essay for the Long Covid MD Substack, I explain why, because I am concerned, I am not panicking. Read, subscribe and share: https://longcovidmd.subst…
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Season 5, Episode 11 Guest: Aracelly Delgadillo, Senior Account Manager,International Sales, Metro Toronto Convention Centre How can you live a more empowered life? Aracelly Delgadillo, senior account manager, international sales at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, discusses the importance of community, the power of journaling and intentionally…
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Send us a text Ask me a question at speakpipe.com/longcovidmd In this conversation, Dr. Zeest Khan and certified clinical mental health counselor Paige Zuckerman discuss the critical role of therapy for those dealing with chronic illness and Long COVID. They explore the stigma surrounding mental health, the importance of understanding grief and fea…
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Send us a text Record a voicemail: https://www.speakpipe.com/LongCovidMD How is the United States using federal funds to find a cure to Long COVID? Today, with the help of prominent guests, I reflect on the recent RECOVER-TLC workshop, which will influence the direction of Long COVID in the United States. The workshop was hosted by the National Ins…
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Send us a text Send me a voicemail https://www.speakpipe.com/LongCovidMD This is the audio voiceover for my October Substack article, an overview of my month living with Long COVID This month I discuss how I was took on big projects without severely crashing. We discuss the ways I pace, even when it looks like I'm pushing. Join the community on Sub…
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Season 5, Episode 10 Details Guest: Shideh Doerr, CEO & Chief Magician Officer, JabberYak Do you struggle with social anxiety? Shideh Doerr, CEO & Chief Magician Officer at JabberYak, discusses how to feel more comfortable when networking and shares tips to keep your social battery charged.
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Send us a text Summary In this conversation, Dr Zeest Khan and Visible founder Harry Leeming discuss the innovative use of biometric tracking in managing long COVID and other chronic illnesses. They explore the significance of heart rate variability (HRV), the role of wearable technology, and the importance of pacing in symptom management. The disc…
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Send us a text Today I'm answering questions from listeners and online friends. We discuss: -How to find a Long COVID doctor -Best(?) meds to use during a COVID infection -Pediatric LongCOVID -Dental work and anesthesia Leave me a voice note here: https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/371091/1/5ftvm7bekf0v0vrj Support the show here: https://www.amazon.co…
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Send us a text Occupational therapist Amy Mooney focuses her practice on people with fatiguing diseases like ME/CFS and Long COVID. She joins me to discuss how occupational therapy can be a valuable addition to your recovery program. Finding ways to engage in our lives, to do the things we want to do, is at the heart of occupational therapy. Amy sh…
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Send us a text Dr Rachel Hall-Clifford is a medical anthropologist and a global health expert who has done extensive field work to improve systemic health inequities around the world. When she developed Long Covid after an infection in 2022, those systemic failures became a personal issue. Dr Hall-Clifford wrote a powerful article on her experience…
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Send us a text LongCovidMD.substack.com LongCovidMD.com In this episode of The Medicine Cabinet series, I explain how Metformin, a drug we often associate with diabetes, helps acute covid and may help Long Covid. Metformin is an old, relatively inexpensive medication that has many established off-label uses. I explain its mechanisms of action, who …
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Send us a text [email protected] LongCovidMD.com This podcast, like Long Covid, has a global reach. Whether we see one another or not, we are part of a new community. And this community, while struggling, is pretty amazing. Today I highlight the diverse location of listeners, to remind you that you are not alone in your struggle. Did I give you…
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Send us a text LongCovidMD.com [email protected] What happens when you go from running ultramarathons to having difficulty walking? Endurance runner Courtney Baker knows the answer too well. Courtney is an endurance athlete who has been navigating long COVID for three and a half years. In our conversation, she shares her experience before and a…
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Send us a text LongCovidMD.com How has your personal identity been challenged by your Long Covid symptoms? I've spent a lot of time exploring this question and today I'm sharing what answers have come up for me. Our identity is connected to the titles we hold, and those titles are attached to values and judgements. I believe we don't have to lose o…
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Send us a text Or Email at [email protected] In this conversation, Dr Zeest Khan discusses the characteristics of pseudoscience accounts on social media that claim to provide reliable information about Long Covid. She provides a checklist to help identify these unreliable sources, including triggering fear and anxiety, using all or none stateme…
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Send us a text I want to be back to my baseline immediately, and I'm getting impatient. But the impatience itself is draining me. How do you show yourself grace? How do you love yourself through your limitations? Send me your advice. Tell me what keeps you going. Email me at [email protected] Support the show Subscribe for more at LongCovidMD.s…
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Send us a text Check out the new website LongCovidMD.com Email me at [email protected] On this installment of The Medicine Cabinet series, I tackle the use of Low-Dose Naltrexone (LDN) to treat Long Covid symptoms. Naltrexone is a fascinating drug that works one way at high doses and another way at low doses. In low doses, it can be a potent an…
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In case you missed it, last week we announced that we’re taking a podcasting hiatus – for a few reasons, but mostly because Rachel is having a baby later this year! If you’re new-ish to Clarity on Fire – or have been around for a while but want to introduce new people to us – that gives you an excellent opportunity to catch up on our over-400 episo…
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Send us a text How do we find community when we're energy-limited? Long Covid Moonshot member Ezra Spier helps me answer this question. Ezra is an Oakland, California-based patient researcher, person with Long Covid, and creator of the website Long Covid Studies . He is a member of Long Covid Moonshot and the Patient-Led Research Collaborative. Out…
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