The Rest Repair Recover Podcast with Suzy Bolt

In this uplifting and deeply real episode, I sat down with Gina Short to hear her remarkable recovery story following Long Covid and how joy, love, and connection played a crucial role in her healing.

Gina shares her experience from the early days of standard Covid illness through months of relentless fatigue, neurological symptoms, and the emotional toll of livi...

In this powerful conversation, I’m joined by Dr Boon Lim and Joe Iddison as we explore Joe’s remarkable story of overcoming POTS, insomnia, and intense brain fog following Long Covid.

Joe opens up about how his life was turned upside down after contracting Covid in February 2021. From being fit, active, and content in his work in the music industry, he suddenly found himself bed-bound, isolated, and facing...

In this insightful and reassuring episode, Suzy Bolt is joined by pharmacist Kevin Leivers to delve into the sometimes controversial topic of SSRIs, commonly known as antidepressants. Together, they break down what SSRIs actually do in the body, moving beyond the notion that they’re simply “happy pills” or prescribed only for anxiety.

Suzy shares her own experien...

In this heartfelt and uplifting episode, I had the absolute pleasure of turning the tables and interviewing Jackie Baxter, the wonderful host of the Long Covid Podcast. Usually the one behind the questions, Jackie bravely shares her own Long Covid journey, right from the very beginning, through her darkest days, and all the way to finding recovery and a new sense of self.

Jackie opens up about what life wa...

In this heartfelt and uplifting episode, I sat down with Tara Brendell to explore the ups and downs of her remarkable year of recovery following a post-vaccine injury.

Tara, a contemporary dancer and choreographer, shared how her life and career were suddenly turned upside down after experiencing a severe reaction to her third Covid vaccine. We talked about what it felt like when everything changed overnig...

In this deeply moving episode, I sat down with Linda and Lisa, a married couple from the North of the UK, to talk candidly about the realities of navigating chronic illness together. Both fell seriously ill at the same time—one following a Covid infection, the other after a vaccine reaction—forcing them not only to face their own health battles, but to figure out how to support each other through the darke...

In this thoughtful and practical episode, I chat with Kevin Leivers from The Naked Pharmacy to unpack the complex and often overwhelming topic of inflammation, especially as it relates to chronic illness.

We begin by exploring what inflammation actually means in the body, why it’s such a key player in ongoing health issues, and why a one-size-fits-all approach rarely works. Together, Kevin and I break down...

In this insightful and practical conversation, I sat down with Kevin Leivers from The Naked Pharmacy to untangle the often confusing world of supplements.

If you’ve ever found yourself wondering whether you’re taking your vitamins at the right time of day, or if combining your supplements with certain foods really makes a difference, you’re in good company. Kevin and I dove into the common mistakes people ...

Exploring the Complex Links Between ADHD, Chronic Illness & Mast Cells with Dr James Kustow, in conversation with Suzy Bolt.

Join me and leading adult ADHD psychiatrist Dr James Kustow, for a truly eye-opening deep dive into the fascinating overlap between ADHD, chronic illness, immune system regulation and so much more.

This is perfect for anyone living with ADHD, neurodiversity, long COVID, ME/CFS, fibromyalgia, or anyone suppo...

In this moving and insightful episode, I sat down with Rebekah Aiston to talk about her remarkable journey through Long Covid and recovery—before and after discovering Rest Repair Recover and later on, The Fern Programme.

Rebecca shares with great honesty what it was like to be at her very lowest: bedbound, isolated, and desperate for answers that simply weren’t forthcoming. She describes the physical and ...

Welcome to another insightful interview. In this conversation, Suzy Bolt sits down with Kevin Leivers from The Naked Pharmacy to dive deep into the crucial topic of sleep. This one is a must-watch for anyone struggling with rest, especially when managing chronic illness or post-viral fatigue.

What’s Inside This Episode?

Join Suzy and experienced pharmacist Kevin Leivers as they unravel the sci...

In this honest and uplifting episode from the YouTube archive, I’m joined by three brilliant consultants — Dr Boon Lim, Dr Deepak Ravindran, and Dr Melanie Danni — for an in-depth conversation answering some of the most pressing questions from the Long Covid community.

Drawing on their unique expertise in cardiology, pain medicine, general adult medicine and autonomic dysfunction, our panel tackle the real...

In this fascinating conversation, I’m joined by the wonderful Dr. Carolyn Forsyth — a GP and former A&E doctor from the Highlands of Scotland, whose own experience with Long Covid completely transformed her understanding of chronic illness.

Listen as we discuss (among other things) what doctors aren't taught about chronic illness and recovery.

In this remarkable episode, Suzy Bolt welcomes her student, Mark Taylor, as he shares his inspiring story of recovery and discovery following a challenging journey with Long Covid.

Mark opens up about how he navigated the complexities of returning to full-time work after his diagnosis left him exhausted and struggling. By joining Suzy's Rest Repair Recover programme and gaining a deeper understanding of wh...

In this insightful and engaging episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Kevin Leivers, the founder of the Naked Pharmacy, about the fascinating world of supplements.

Kevin shared his incredible journey of establishing the first online pharmacy dedicated to natural products, aiming to empower people with information for making informed decisions about their health. Coming from a 40-year background in h...