In this warm and uplifting conversation, I sat down with the irrepressible Debbie Geraghty to hear her recovery story from Long Covid, and reflect on the crucial role of community, creativity, and kindness along the way.

Debbie shares how her journey began in those uncertain early days of the pandemic, when even the classic Covid symptom of losing your sense of smell was seen as “an oddity" rather than the warning sign we all recognise now. She opens up about navigating months of debilitating post-viral fatigue, brain fog, and a baffling array of symptoms, and why the support of her GP made all the difference.

We talk honestly about the challenges: the rollercoaster of symptoms, being isolated at home, and the struggle to be believed. But Debbie’s story is also full of hope and humour. She tells us about the global online community that uplifted her (and even her 96-year-old neighbour, Thelma, who became an unlikely internet sensation!), the joy of creative writing and photography, and the life-changing shift from focusing on illness to rediscovering connection and joy.

Debbie also reflects on the importance of group support like Rest Repair Recover and why laughter, gentle movement, and being witnessed by others in a safe space can transform the recovery process.

If you’re feeling lost or hopeless on your own journey, this episode is a gentle reminder: you’re not alone, there is a way through, and sometimes the smallest moments of kindness can help us find our way home.

Let us know in the comments what this episode inspired you to do differently, we’d love to hear your thoughts.

In this candid and eye-opening conversation, I sat down with Dr Sarah Glynne, GP, menopause specialist and all-round font of knowledge, for a frank discussion about menopause, hormones and the impact of Long Covid. Together, we tackled the questions so many women have right now about hormone health at every age.

We explored why menopause is only just being talked about openly, despite being a universal part of women’s lives, and how Sarah’s own journey, along with her husband’s work with Long Covid patients, reshaped her perspective on hormones.

From the link between Long Covid and hormonal disruption to what actually happens when Covid throws your cycle off balance, we dug into why perimenopausal symptoms so often overlap with Long Covid.

We also dismantled common HRT myths, especially those around breast cancer, and unpacked everything from plant oestrogen and testosterone’s role beyond libido, to the challenges facing women in their 20s and 30s, and the difference between natural and body-identical hormones.

Whether you’re wondering if it’s “too early” for menopause, navigating baffling symptoms, or simply looking for clarity and reassurance, this episode delivers up-to-date insights, practical advice and myth-busting you can trust.

Key takeaway: Knowledge is power, and it’s more than OK to ask for help and experiment with what works for your unique body.

Tune in for expert clarity, compassionate support and the straight talk every woman deserves.

In this inspiring and deeply honest conversation, I sat down with Matt Bromley to discuss his extraordinary journey from the depths of Long Covid in 2020 to a full and vibrant recovery, with a little help from the Rest Repair Recover programme.

Matt was one of our earliest students and, as he shares so openly, his experience was both harrowing and life-changing. At his worst, Matt was housebound for months, unable to climb stairs or even read his children a bedtime story. He describes what it was like to watch life go on without him: family holidays missed, career put on hold, and the heartache of seeing others doing things he once loved.

We talk about:

• The relentless uncertainty and isolation of those early months
• How Matt learned to surrender and pace himself, replacing “pushing through” with rest, acceptance, and kindness
• The power of community, tiny green shoots of progress, and learning to celebrate each small step
• His experiments with everything from diet and supplements to meditation, pacing, and cold water therapy
• The pivotal mindset shifts and nervous system work that helped him finally break free from the boom-and-bust cycle

Matt now has his life back. He is working, travelling, and creating joyful memories with his family. He’s emerged not just recovered but, as he says, a better version of himself.

If you’re feeling stuck, frightened, or hopeless, Matt’s story will reassure you that recovery is possible, and that there is life, and even joy, on the other side.

For anyone on the Long Covid rollercoaster, this episode is a beautiful reminder to never give up hope.