Long COVID Real Talk Podcast

Long COVID Real Talk Podcast

* Discusses how Long COVID affects the daily lives of the millions of people worldwide. * For patients (and their friends/family) with: * Long COVID/Post Acute Sequelae of COVID-19 (PASC) * Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) * Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) & Dysautonomia * Post-Exertional Malaise (PEM) Listen to episodes here --> www.longcovidrealtalk.com Email: longcovidrealtalk@gmail.com

Episodes

June 22, 2026 19 mins

S6E8 Summer Stresses

Summary: Katherine Marie shares her personal experiences managing long COVID, ME/CFS, and the challenges of balancing health, family, and her podcasting efforts. She discusses medication adjustments, her plans for summer, and her ongoing health journey.

Keywords: Long COVID, ME/CFS, health management, medication, podcasting, summer plans, health challenges

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  • Medication adjustments can significantly impact ...
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    S6E7: TravelScoot & Solace Health

    Summary: Katherine Marie shares her insights on health tech and mobility solutions, including Solace Health services and the Travel Scoot electric scooter, highlighting how these innovations can improve quality of life for those with mobility challenges.

    Keywords: health tech, mobility aids, electric scooter, Solace Health, travel solutions, disability, healthcare innovation

    Takeaways:

    • Solace H...
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    S6E6: How It Went - My FIL’s Visit

    Summary: Katherine Marie shares her personal experience with long COVID, focusing on her health challenges, interactions with healthcare providers, and managing family expectations during her recovery.

    Keywords: Long COVID, health journey, ear fluid, urgent care, family expectations, recovery strategies

    Takeaways:

    • ​Listening to your body is crucial in managing long COVID.
    • ​Healthcare experien...
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    S6E5: In-Laws or Outlaws? Why I'm Nervous About My Father-in-Law's Visit

    Summary: Katherine Marie shares her personal experience with long COVID, family dynamics, and the emotional challenges of hosting her father-in-law while managing her health. This episode offers honest insights into balancing family expectations and self-care.

    Keywords: long COVID, family dynamics, caregiving, emotional health, personal story

    Key Topics:

    • Long ...
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    S6E4: Big Changes in Child Care + Lunar New Year Parade

    Keywords: Long COVID, parenting, disability, health struggles, personal experience, social security, mental health, daily challenges, support systems, resilience

    Summary:In this episode of Long COVID Real Talk, Katherine Marie shares her personal experiences and struggles with long COVID, particularly focusing on the challenges of parenting, daily activities, and navigating the ...

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    January 29, 2026 23 mins

    S6E3: "I Just Want To Move On With My Life"

    Keywords: Long COVID, health challenges, family updates, financial struggles, parenting, workforce re-entry, health management, weight loss, community support, podcast growth

    Summary: In this episode of Long COVID Real Talk, Katherine Marie shares personal updates about her family's health challenges, including her mother's recent cancer diagnosis and the impact of loss within her family. S...

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    S6E2: Mom Update + You're Not Alone If You Feel Like Crap Right Now

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    *****Listen to Katherine Marie and Dr. Zeest Khan discuss how to get through the holidays on Long COVID, MD podcast! *****

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    Keywords: Long COVID, grief, health struggles, family dynamics, holiday challenges

    Summary: In ...

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    S6E1: Mom Update + Grieving During The Holidays

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    *****Listen to Katherine Marie and Dr. Zeest Khan discuss how to get through the holidays on Long COVID, MD podcast! *****

    https://open.spotify.com/episode/2CUoMPRTfIWOHarxL4qj2T?si=nDX0XX_aS4qMDCAQ7re0BQ

    • Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988
    • Emergency number: 911

    Keywords: Long COVID, grief, holidays, family health, coping strategies, anticipatory grief, complicated grief, mental...

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    S5E25: How To Make A Christmas Tree (With Long COVID)

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    *****Listen to Katherine Marie and Dr. Zeest Khan discuss how to make it through the holidays on Long COVID, MD podcast! *****

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    Keywords: Long Covid, Christmas tree, holiday preparation, chronic fatigue, artificial tree, Christmas decorations, pacing, holiday tips, Katherine Marie, Long Covid Re...

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    November 6, 2025 18 mins

    S5E24: Stress -- the Nemesis of Wellness

    Keywords: workers compensation, long COVID, health challenges, workplace reintegration, positivity, mental health

    Summary: The conversation delves into the complexities of navigating workers' compensation while dealing with long COVID. The speaker shares personal experiences and insights on the challenges of returning to work, the impact of health on employment, and the importanc...

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    October 1, 2025 13 mins

    S5E23: KPop, Sinus Rinses & Debt Letters

    Keywords: long COVID, health management, sinus rinses, financial challenges, coping strategies, community support, K-pop, mental health

    Summary: In this episode, Katherine Marie shares her personal experiences with long COVID, discussing daily struggles, health management techniques like sinus rinses and Flonase, and the stress of dealing with debt letters. She emphasizes the importance o...

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    BONUS EPISODE #10: My ME/CFS Clinic Appointment

    Keywords: Long COVID, ME-CFS, medication, low dose naltrexone, GLP-1 agonist, health management, patient experience, community support

    Summary: In this episode of Long COVID Real Talk, Katherine Marie discusses her recent appointment at the Stanford ME-CFS clinic, focusing on medication management, personal experiences with long COVID, and the importance of community support. She shares...

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    September 4, 2025 8 mins

    Keywords: Long COVID, health challenges, personal reflections, financial struggles, workers' compensation, family focus, mental health, cold water therapy, symptoms, recovery

    Summary: In this episode of Long COVID Real Talk, Katherine Marie shares her personal journey with long COVID, discussing her health challenges, including urinary symptoms and the impact on her daily life. She reflects on her struggles with workers' compensatio...

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    August 25, 2025 2 mins

    S5E21 What Stress Does To Your Recovery

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    If you would like to tell your story on the podcast or have any questions or comments — or just want to say hey! I LOVE hearing from you! :)

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    S5E20: A Surprise -- And Not The Good Kind

    Keywords: Long COVID, workers' compensation, health challenges, disability retirement, mental health, personal stories, resilience, navigating bureaucracy, support systems, coping strategies

    Summary: In this episode of Long COVID Real Talk, Katherine Marie shares her personal journey navigating the complexities of the workers' compensation system while dealing with long COVID. She discusses ...

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    August 25, 2025 24 mins

    S5E19 When Getting Better Feels Worse

    Keywords: Long COVID, recovery, mental health, family dynamics, acceptance, uncertainty, personal growth, therapy, chronic illness, self-care

    Summary: In this episode of Long COVID Real Talk, Katherine Marie shares her personal journey of navigating the complexities of recovery from long COVID. She discusses the emotional challenges of wanting to return to normal life while managing the realities...

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    BONUS EPISODE #9: My Urology Appointment

    Keywords: hematuria, urinary symptoms, cancer screening, long COVID, urology, health awareness, bladder health, colonoscopy, health journey, patient experience

    Summary:In this episode of Long COVID Real Talk, Katherine Marie shares her recent experiences with urinary symptoms, including hematuria and urgency. She discusses her urology appointment, the importance of cancer screenings, and how t...

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    S5E18: "Hype or Hope: GLP-1 Agonists & Long COVID?"

    Keywords: GLP-1, Long Covid, ZepBound, Monjaro, Ozempic, weight loss, brain fog, inflammation, immune regulation, healthcare

    Summary: In this episode of Long Covid Real Talk, Katherine Marie discusses her experience with GLP-1 agonists, particularly ZepBound, and their potential benefits for individuals suffering from long COVID. She shares her personal journey, the science behi...

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    S5E17: "Medical Gaslighting & Long COVID"

    Keywords: medical gaslighting, gaslighting, Long COVID, chronic illness, BIPOC, LGBTQIA, mental health

    Please share, subscribe, and leave a 5 star review if you liked today’s episode! Thanks for listening! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

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    S5E16: "Lonely, Isolated, Invisible -- Coping with Loneliness in Long COVID & Chronic Illness"

    Keywords: loneliness, isolation, invisible, lonely, Long COVID, chronic illness

    Please share, subscribe, and leave a 5 star review if you liked today’s episode! Thanks for listening! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

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