Long COVID Real Talk Podcast: Summer Update, Parenting, and Adapting to New Routines

Katherine Marie returns with a personal update on life with long COVID, including her daughter’s difficult summer, the challenges of parenting while managing illness, and a few small wins that have made daily life easier. She also shares practical updates on using her travel scoot, working with a patient advocate, and shifting toward shorter Facebook reels to make content creation more manageable.

In this episode:

• Katherine Marie opens with a life update after a long summer and explains how long COVID affected her ability to parent through her daughter’s camp situation and recent illness.
• She shares that her daughter is back at school and recovering after a febrile illness and several weeks of fatigue.
• The conversation turns to her daughter’s wish for a kitten and how that has become a teaching moment around responsibility, independence, and pet care.
• Katherine Marie describes how her daughter has been practicing by doing chores like cleaning the litter box, refilling food and water, and helping around the house.
• She explains that a future kitten may come through her sister’s fostering plans, which could give her daughter a chance to bond with a cat that fits her personality.
• She gives a practical update on her travel scoot, saying it has been useful at the zoo, at school, and around the neighborhood, and she is looking forward to using it at the airport.
• Katherine Marie thanks her patient advocate for helping organize reimbursement paperwork for the travel scoot.
• She talks about moving from full podcast episodes to Facebook reels because reels are easier to produce with limited energy and less editing burden.
• She shares frustration with how long COVID groups often classify her posts as self-promotion, even when she is not selling anything or asking for money.
• She asks listeners to like, subscribe, and share her content so it can reach more people living with long COVID.

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Listen to our podcast here: www.longcovidrealtalk.com

https://open.spotify.com/show/5GXxBfoO9JImpjYKegNfdS

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! :)

Email: longcovidrealtalk@gmail.com

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DISCLAIMER:

The medical/health information is provided for general informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional advice. Accordingly, before taking any actions based upon such information, we encourage you to consult with the appropriate professionals.

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

Takeaways:

• Medication adjustments can significantly impact energy and brain fog.
• Planning for health and family needs is crucial during uncertain times.
• Managing sleep and energy levels is vital for chronic illness management.
• Creative outlets like podcasting can be maintained with proper planning.
• Open communication about health challenges helps in managing expectations.

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

  Listen to our podcast here: www.longcovidrealtalk.com

  https://open.spotify.com/show/5GXxBfoO9JImpjYKegNfdS

  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! :)

  Email: longcovidrealtalk@gmail.com

  Google Voice/Text: 1-650-382-2217

  YouTube: @LongCovidRealTalkPodcast

  Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/418306020831350

  Instagram: longcovid.realtalk

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  Twitter: @LCRealTalk

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  Snapchat: @lcrealtalk

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  DISCLAIMER:

  The medical/health information is provided for general informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional advice. Accordingly, before taking any actions based upon such information, we encourage you to consult with the appropriate professionals.

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 Health connects patients with physicians via 20-minute phone or video appointments.
• Travel Scoot is a lightweight, foldable electric scooter suitable for airports and outdoor terrain.
• Patient advocates can help navigate insurance and access mobility aids.
• Electric scooters can significantly reduce energy expenditure during travel.
• Innovations in health tech can improve independence and quality of life for people with mobility challenges.

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

Listen to our podcast here: www.longcovidrealtalk.com

https://open.spotify.com/show/5GXxBfoO9JImpjYKegNfdS

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! :)

Email: longcovidrealtalk@gmail.com

Google Voice/Text: 1-650-382-2217

YouTube: @LongCovidRealTalkPodcast

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/418306020831350

Instagram: longcovid.realtalk

Threads: longcovid.realtalk

Twitter: @LCRealTalk

Tik Tok: @katherinemarie974

Pinterest: @longcovidrealtalk

Bluesky: @longcovidrealtalk.bsky.social

Snapchat: @lcrealtalk

Discord: katherinemarielongcovidrealtalk

Discord group: https://discord.gg/aNbKfPHf

DISCLAIMER:

The medical/health information is provided for general informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional advice. Accordingly, before taking any actions based upon such information, we encourage you to consult with the appropriate professionals.