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183 - Strength in Vulnerability: Theresa's Recovery Story
Manage episode 496456316 series 2983358
In this episode, Jackie is joined by Theresa Aristarco who shares her Long Covid recovery story.
- Theresa's journey from an active software engineer to battling long-haul COVID
- Navigating complex medical challenges and invisible symptoms
- The critical role of mental health in recovery
- Overcoming vestibular issues and physical limitations
- Finding hope and healing through physical therapy, medication, and support
Episode Themes:
- Long COVID recovery
- Mental health and healing
- The importance of community and vulnerability
- Non-linear recovery process
Memorable Quotes:
- "I was never going to get better alone"
- "Progress isn't linear, recovery isn't linear"
- "I'm only recently starting to say I'm not sick anymore"
Links:
- Theresa's website: theresaaristarco.com
- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/theresaaristarco
- Substack: theresaaristarco.substack.com
Message the podcast! - questions will be answered on my youtube channel :)
For more information about Long Covid Breathing courses & workshops, please check out LongCovidBreathing.com
(music credit - Brock Hewitt, Rule of Life)
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The Long Covid Podcast is self-produced & self funded. If you enjoy what you hear and are able to, please Buy me a coffee or purchase a mug to help cover costs
Transcripts available on individual episodes here
Podcast, website & blog: www.LongCovidPodcast.com
Facebook @LongCovidPodcast
Instagram Twitter @LongCovidPod
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Please get in touch with feedback, suggestions or how you're doing - I love to hear from you, via socials or [email protected]
**Disclaimer - you should not rely on any medical information contained in this Podcast and related materials in making medical, health-related or other decisions. Please consult a doctor or other health professional**
Chapters
1. 183 - Strength in Vulnerability: Theresa's Recovery Story (00:00:00)
2. The Perrin Technique and Long Covid (00:00:57)
3. Brain Drainage System in Medical History (00:11:28)
4. The Brain's Lymphatic Drainage System (00:16:38)
5. Brain Drainage System Discovery (00:25:21)
6. Diagnosing Neurolymphatic Disorders and Long Covid (00:40:49)
7. Lymphatic Drainage for Long Covid (00:51:28)
8. Understanding Long Covid and Health History (00:59:59)
9. Rest, Relaxation, and Neurolymphatic Drainage (01:04:01)
10. Gut Dysbiosis and Dietary Approaches (01:11:16)
193 episodes
Manage episode 496456316 series 2983358
In this episode, Jackie is joined by Theresa Aristarco who shares her Long Covid recovery story.
- Theresa's journey from an active software engineer to battling long-haul COVID
- Navigating complex medical challenges and invisible symptoms
- The critical role of mental health in recovery
- Overcoming vestibular issues and physical limitations
- Finding hope and healing through physical therapy, medication, and support
Episode Themes:
- Long COVID recovery
- Mental health and healing
- The importance of community and vulnerability
- Non-linear recovery process
Memorable Quotes:
- "I was never going to get better alone"
- "Progress isn't linear, recovery isn't linear"
- "I'm only recently starting to say I'm not sick anymore"
Links:
- Theresa's website: theresaaristarco.com
- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/theresaaristarco
- Substack: theresaaristarco.substack.com
Message the podcast! - questions will be answered on my youtube channel :)
For more information about Long Covid Breathing courses & workshops, please check out LongCovidBreathing.com
(music credit - Brock Hewitt, Rule of Life)
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
The Long Covid Podcast is self-produced & self funded. If you enjoy what you hear and are able to, please Buy me a coffee or purchase a mug to help cover costs
Transcripts available on individual episodes here
Podcast, website & blog: www.LongCovidPodcast.com
Facebook @LongCovidPodcast
Instagram Twitter @LongCovidPod
Facebook Creativity Group
Subscribe to mailing list
Please get in touch with feedback, suggestions or how you're doing - I love to hear from you, via socials or [email protected]
**Disclaimer - you should not rely on any medical information contained in this Podcast and related materials in making medical, health-related or other decisions. Please consult a doctor or other health professional**
Chapters
1. 183 - Strength in Vulnerability: Theresa's Recovery Story (00:00:00)
2. The Perrin Technique and Long Covid (00:00:57)
3. Brain Drainage System in Medical History (00:11:28)
4. The Brain's Lymphatic Drainage System (00:16:38)
5. Brain Drainage System Discovery (00:25:21)
6. Diagnosing Neurolymphatic Disorders and Long Covid (00:40:49)
7. Lymphatic Drainage for Long Covid (00:51:28)
8. Understanding Long Covid and Health History (00:59:59)
9. Rest, Relaxation, and Neurolymphatic Drainage (01:04:01)
10. Gut Dysbiosis and Dietary Approaches (01:11:16)
193 episodes
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