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"Hopeful Horizons": The bridge where hope and healing meet. Our mission is to create the environment and resources to get people across the bridge from the post-COVID experience to a hopeful future. Our biggest dream and desire is to bring lasting impact to the lives of the millions experiencing long COVID effects and symptoms worldwide through awareness, stories, and self-help resources.
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Welcome to the Hope and Help for Fatigue and Chronic Illness Podcast. It's our mission to help people that have some really complicated illnesses. People that have post viral syndrome like long COVID and ME/CFS or chronic fatigue. Those that have had toxic exposures like gulf war illness, mold exposures, pesticides and heavy metals. These illnesses can present very similarly, they can actually look the same to your clinician. You may have fatigue, post exertional malaise, foggy brain and man ...
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If you have experienced any type of chronic pain, chronic illness or mental challenge like anxiety/depression this podcast is for you, so you can take your power back. Hear inspiring testimonials by everyday people who have healed their bodies and minds of chronic pain, illness & dis-ease. Learn about different supportive modalities for self healing like brain retraining, nervous system regulation, somatic experiencing, polyvagal theory, journalling, exposure therapy & more. Explore the mind ...
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The Podcast by and for Long Covid sufferers. Long Covid is estimated to affect at least 1 in 5 people infected with Covid-19. Many of these people were fit & healthy, many were successfully managing other conditions. Some people recover within a few months, but there are many who have been suffering for much much longer. ​ Although there is currently no "cure" for Long Covid, and the millions of people still ill have been searching for answers for a long time, in this podcast I hope to explo ...
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Donate to ME/CFS Research: https://givecampus.com/b3yrwb In this episode, Haylie Pomroy is joined by Dr. Leonard Jason, a psychology professor at DePaul University and an expert in community research. They discuss the severe effects of long-lasting post-viral illnesses like Long COVID and post-exertional malaise (PEM). Dr. Jason, who has led resear…
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Summary Nicole Peters, a licensed clinical mental health counselor and long COVID patient, shares her story and discusses the impact of long COVID on mental health. She also introduces her therapeutic program called iMotion, which uses eye movement desensitization and reprocessing to help the brain release negative thoughts and emotions while insti…
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Episode 136 of the Long Covid Podcast is a continuation of my chat with the fabulous Dr Meg Anderson about movement in Long Covid. In this episode, we talk more about what that movement might actually look like and how to tailor that. The previous episode, where we talk about "getting ready" for movement is definitely worth a listen HERE Links: Meg…
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Sign up for the COVID-UPP Study: https://redcap.nova.edu/redcap/surveys/?s=RMEDJ7LKCX&_gl=1*1h830h7*_gcl_au*MTM2NDA0MTQyOS4xNzE1MDA0ODAy In this week’s episode, Haylie Pomroy is joined by Dr. Nancy Klimas, renowned immunologist and expert on ME/CFS, and Dr. Ana Palacio, Professor of Clinical Medicine at the University of Miami and Co-Director of th…
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Summary The podcast features Dr. Ryan Peterson and Nurse Melinda Goodwin discussing stem cell therapy, its applications, and the science behind it. They cover the benefits, sources, and viability of stem cells, as well as their potential to treat chronic and autoimmune disorders, long COVID, and other health issues. The conversation also delves int…
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Episode 135 of the Long Covid Podcast is a chat with the fabulous Dr Meg Anderson about movement in Long Covid. This is part one of our chat where we talk about getting ready for movement, how to know you might be ready and kind of setting the scene. Watch out for part 2 next week, where we talk more about what that movement might actually look lik…
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Donate to ME/CFS Research: https://givecampus.com/b3yrwb In this episode, Haylie Pomroy is joined by Jeff Cournoyer, a sports physiologist at the Institute for Neuro-Immune Medicine. Together, they explore the world of sports physiology and how it applies not only to athletes but also to those managing chronic illnesses and fatigue. Jeff explains t…
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Episode 134 of the Long Covid Podcast is a chat with Vicky van der Togh & Dr Jeremy Rossman from Research-Aid Networks. We discuss what the organisation does, what brought Vicky & Jeremy together as well as their recently published hypothesis paper. Research-Aid Networks www.researchaidnetworks.org Pandemic-Aid Networks www.researchaidnetworks.org/…
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Summary In this episode, Holly Porter shares stories of hope and recovery from long COVID, emphasizing the importance of perspective, belief, community support, and celebrating small victories. She encourages listeners to find hope in every step of the journey and to stay resilient. The episode highlights the journey of recovery from long COVID and…
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Episode 133 of the Long Covid Podcast is a chat with A K Davidson, author & poet, who has now recovered from Long Covid. We chat through her experience, how writing because so important as well as helping with recovery, although not always in the way she expected! As always - recovery stories are one person's experience! They can be useful for idea…
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Sign up for the COVID-UPP Study: https://redcap.nova.edu/redcap/surveys/?s=RMEDJ7LKCX&_gl=1*1h830h7*_gcl_au*MTM2NDA0MTQyOS4xNzE1MDA0ODAy Can stem cell therapy help repair a fatigued immune system? Dr. Rafael Gonzalez, an immunology expert and Chief Development and Scientific Officer at TheBioBox & RESTEM, explains how regenerative treatments, such …
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The conversation with Dr Alvin De Leon covers topics related to self-awareness, body awareness, emotional charges, decision making, and the principles of German New Medicine (GNM). It explores the impact of conflicts on health, the role of self-awareness and trust in healing, and the significance of understanding triggers and tracks. Takeaways Beco…
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If you or a loved one is interested in joining a Gulf War Illness (GWI) trial, please complete the Recruitment Registry Form. https://redcap.nova.edu/redcap/surveys/?s=Y9YF8JJWJRK8HEKL%20&_gl=1*1fipp18*_gcl_aw*R0NMLjE3MDc5MTgwMzIuRUFJYUlRb2JDaE1JeWNyUXVfcXFoQU1WU1pCYUJSM3AyQWRBRUFBWUFTQUFFZ0s1NWZEX0J3RQ..*_gcl_au*MTg2NjgwMDQ4Ni4xNzA3MTQwNzgx In cas…
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Episode 132 of the Long Covid Podcast is a chat with the wonderful Hadas Golan & Rosalba Courtney. Hadas and Rosalba have been collaborating on working with people with Long Covid and have recently published a series of case studies detailing their successes. We take a deep dive into my favourite subject - breathing - discussing some of the underly…
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Summary In this conversation, Holly Porter interviews AJ Rimmasch, a nurse practitioner specializing in hormones and peptides. They discuss the use of peptides in addressing long COVID symptoms, with a focus on BPC 157. They also explore the potential benefits of peptides for weight loss and hormone imbalances. AJ emphasizes the importance of findi…
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Sign up for the COVID-UPP Study: https://redcap.nova.edu/redcap/surveys/?s=RMEDJ7LKCX&_gl=1*1h830h7*_gcl_au*MTM2NDA0MTQyOS4xNzE1MDA0ODAy In this episode, Dr. Annie Lin and Haylie Pomroy discuss their personal journeys into nutrition, emphasizing the role of food as medicine in managing inflammation and chronic diseases. Nutrition plays a big role i…
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Episode 131 of the Long Covid Podcast is a chat with the wonderful Dr Wes Ely, internist & pulmonologist, clinical triallist & also author & Long Covid advocate. We chat through some of his experiences with Long Covid patients as well as the clinical trial of baricitinib for Long Covid which is enrolling very soon. ICUdelirium.org Stat News - "Don'…
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Watch Dr. Theoharides’ exclusive talk on “Mast Cell Over-Activation And How It Affects Our Mind And Body Well-Being” https://youtu.be/xEX9PhdFh1g Is “brain fog” real? Dr. Theoharides Theoharides explains the truth. Joined by Haylie Pomroy. Dr. Theoharides discusses the link between brain fog and various medical conditions, such as myalgic encephalo…
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Episode 130 of the Long Covid Podcast is a chat with Dr Marco Leitzke who has been exploring the use of Nicotine Patches to help with Long Covid. We discuss what Nicotine is, why it can help and how this could be something incredibly useful. Links to Dr Marco's work & social media etc: https://linktr.ee/marcoleitzke A blog written on "Health Rising…
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Summary Remy, a long COVID survivor, shares her personal experience and how it has impacted her life. She was in the best shape of her life prior to COVID, but after catching it twice in 2021, she developed asthma and became disabled. Remy now experiences lung sensitivity, multiple chemical sensitivity, chronic urticaria, and various other symptoms…
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If you or a loved one is interested in joining a Gulf War Illness (GWI) study/trial, please complete the Recruitment Registry Form. https://redcap.nova.edu/redcap/surveys/?s=Y9YF8JJWJRK8HEKL%20&_gl=1*1plljqo*_gcl_aw*R0NMLjE3MDc5MTgwMzIuRUFJYUlRb2JDaE1JeWNyUXVfcXFoQU1WU1pCYUJSM3AyQWRBRUFBWUFTQUFFZ0s1NWZEX0J3RQ..*_gcl_au*MTg2NjgwMDQ4Ni4xNzA3MTQwNzgx …
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Summary Long COVID is a condition where individuals continue to experience symptoms of COVID-19 long after the initial infection has resolved. There are over 200 symptoms linked to long COVID, including fatigue, shortness of breath, chest pain, joint pain, brain fog, and difficulty concentrating. It can affect individuals of all ages, including tho…
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Episode 129 of the Long Covid Podcast is a chat with Lily Spechler, a registered dietitian who is working with people with Long Covid following her own experience with it. We chat through some of the trends she is seeing and some pointers for people to follow. Lily's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longcoviddietitian/ The Energy Expansion Proj…
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Watch Jaime Seltzer and other experts share their expertise at the INIM Conference 2024 on May 10, 2024. Register here: https://www.nova.edu/nim/events.html In this episode, Haylie Pomroy and Jaime Seltzer discuss the challenges faced by patients with myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME/CFS) and Post-COVID Syndrome (or Long COVID) in obtaining proper dia…
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Episode 128 of the Long Covid Podcast is a chat with Nigel McCracken, COO of Virax Biolabs & Sean Knight, Clinical research fellow at the University of Manchester. Nigel and Sean are working together in collaboration on a study to dive deeper into T-Cell exhaustion in people with Long Covid. We take a deep dive into T-Cells, immunology and the ques…
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Summary In this conversation, Holly Porter interviews her husband Scott Porter about their experience with long COVID. They discuss their journey with the illness, including their initial COVID infections, hospitalizations, and the challenges they faced as caretakers and patients. They also touch on the long-term effects of long COVID, such as fati…
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In this week’s episode, host Haylie Pomroy is joined by Irina Rozenfeld, a board-certified nurse practitioner, to talk about Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), its effects on the body and working with clinicians to find the right treatment. The heart rate of individuals with POTS, when moving upright, elevates up to 30-40 beats per m…
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Episode 127 of the Long Covid Podcast is a chat with Rachael Heath-Porsz about her recovery from Long Covid! We chat through her experience - the things that helped, the things that didn't and what life looks like now. We also chat a bit about what Rachael is doing now - helping people with Long Covid to return to movement in a safe & supported way…
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Translational research is now a key player in advancing studies for Gulf War Illness. In this episode, Dr. Amanpreet Cheema, Program Director of Research Operations at the Institute for Neuro-Immune Medicine, discusses how the experts and researchers at the Institute effectively collaborate to translate scientific discoveries into real-world soluti…
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In this episode, Haylie Pomroy delves deep into the perplexing world of viral reactivation with Dr. Nancy Klimas, Director of the Institute for Neuro-Immune Medicine. Dr. Klimas, with her wealth of expertise, sheds light on how dormant viruses can awaken and the different triggers in our environment. This alters lives and challenges our understandi…
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Summary In this episode, Holly Porter interviews Corinne Burgess, a long COVID survivor, about her experience with the condition. Corinne shares her journey of contracting COVID-19 and developing long COVID symptoms. She discusses the impact of long COVID on her daily life, including the challenges she faces in her career and personal relationships…
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Episode 126 of the Long Covid Podcast is a chat with Joshua Roman - Cellist, Composer & Curator, as well as Longhauler. We chat through some of the things that he experienced, learned and some of the incredibly inspiring work he is now doing to help others with Long Covid as well as heal himself. Links: Joshua Roman Website "Immunity" Project Your …
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In this episode, host Haylie Pomroy and Dr. Jacqueline Junco explore acupuncture’s healing capabilities in addressing chronic illness. Originating from Traditional Chinese Medicine, acupuncture has been a proven and time-honored practice that taps into the body's natural healing mechanisms, offering relief and balance for people experiencing stress…
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Summary In this episode, Ruth Kent, CEO of Ruth Kent LLC, shares her journey from being a trauma nurse to becoming a holistic practitioner. She emphasizes the importance of believing in solutions and not giving up, drawing from her experience in caring for patients. Ruth discusses the impact of dysfunction and disease on her own life and the need t…
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Episode 125 of the Long Covid Podcast is a chat with Peter Burt. Peter has found himself "washed up on a desert island" after floating around in the sea of Long Covid for a couple of years. We talk through a lot of fascinasting stuff, the idea of "not feeling like a man" and how difficult but extremely important it is to ask for help - and then rec…
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In this episode, host Haylie Pomroy sits down with Dr. Richard Deth, Director of the Brain Research and Integrated Nutrition Center at Nova Southeastern University, to discuss the intricacies of metabolic pathways and how oxidative stress can be managed through diet and environmental control. Dr. Deth and Haylie also illuminate the connection betwe…
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Episode 124 of the Long Covid Podcast is a chat with Dr Elizabeth So about East Asian Medicine. We take a deep dive into what EAM is and some of the background to it, as well as how it can help with conditions such as Long Covid - and why! This was such a fascinating discussion - we could have carried on for hours - and one of the biggest takeaways…
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SUMMARY Initial COVID-19 Experience: Emmanuel Velez's wife contracted COVID-19 while pregnant, leading to her hospitalization. Challenges Faced During Hospitalization: Emmanuel was not allowed to be with his wife during her hospitalization, causing frustration and disappointment. The hospital provided vague information about his wife's condition, l…
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Join Haylie Pomroy, the Assistant Director of the Integrative Medicine Program, as she explores computational biology with our esteemed guest, Travis Craddock, Ph.D., an Associate Professor with expertise in Psychology, Neuroscience, Computer Science, and Clinical Immunology at Nova Southeastern University. Together, they talk about simulating brai…
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Paul Leendertse is the Pioneer and Author of 'The Root Cause of Cancer'. He has over 15 years of rare experience helping individuals overcome cancer. By living with individuals with Cancer for 3 weeks at a time over a 10 year period, examining life-challenges, traumas, and lifestyle factors, Paul discovered the root cause of cancer and how to rever…
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Episode 123 of the Long Covid Podcast falls on Long Covid Awareness Day, and also 4 years since I first became unwell. This is my reflections on the last 4 years - Long Covid & beyond. I also did a video for youtube which might be of interest here Episode 94 - my recovery story Message the podcast! (I can't reply to these messages - if you'd like a…
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In this episode, Haylie Pomroy and Dr. Annette Fornos explore the transformative power of functional and integrative medicine in managing stress and chronic conditions. Dr. Fornos, with her rich background in internal medicine, shares her journey toward functional medicine, emphasizing its holistic approach to patient care. Dr. Annette Fornos also …
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Episode 122 of the Long Covid Podcast welcomes back the wonderful Professor Louise Cummings to talk about her follow-up study into the cognitive & linguistic difficulties in adults with Long Covid and also looking at employment outcomes for those people. This is a hugely enlightening discussion, covering a lot of information - I hope you enjoy it a…
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Are you getting enough nutrition in your food and supplements? In integrative medicine, nutrition plays a crucial role in one’s wellness and overall physical health. But our modern lifestyles and busy schedules have occupied our time that meal planning and cooking are no longer an option. In this episode, Haylie Pomroy engages in an insightful conv…
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Summary In this conversation, Anna K Shiflett shares her experience with long COVID and how it has impacted her life. She discusses her background as a wedding gown designer and the plans she had for her business before COVID hit. Anna K talks about her COVID diagnosis and the symptoms she experienced, including respiratory issues, fever, and loss …
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Episode 121 of the Long Covid Podcast is a chat with Fatigue Coach Pamela Rose about those difficult conversations that can come up time and time again. We chat through some of her experiences and how they have led her to be able to work with & help people. And we also dive into those difficult conversations - which ones tend to come up most often,…
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In this episode, Executive Director Nathalie Sloane speaks with Dr. Alison Bested, one of our leading physicians at the Institute for Neuro-Immune Medicine. They sit down and discuss the importance of validating patients' experiences, especially for those with chronic, debilitating illnesses like myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME/CFS), fibromyalgia, an…
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Episode 120 of the Long Covid Podcast welcomes the wonderful Dr Mark Faghy back to the podcast for a long awaited catch-up on all the research he's been involved in at Derby Uni, but also info on the first anti-viral Long Covid clinical trial - in the UK, if not the world! https://www.derby.ac.uk/research/showcase/long-covid-research/ Episode #103 …
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If you are interested in joining a Gulf War Illness (GWI) trial, please complete the Recruitment Registry Form. https://redcap.nova.edu/redcap/surveys/?s=Y9YF8JJWJRK8HEKL%20&_gl=1*1fipp18*_gcl_aw*R0NMLjE3MDc5MTgwMzIuRUFJYUlRb2JDaE1JeWNyUXVfcXFoQU1WU1pCYUJSM3AyQWRBRUFBWUFTQUFFZ0s1NWZEX0J3RQ..*_gcl_au*MTg2NjgwMDQ4Ni4xNzA3MTQwNzgx Seeking a medical in…
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Episode 119 of the Long Covid Podcast is a fascinating discussion with Ewa Beldzik and Daniel Gomez about the Long Covid study they are doing involving MRI and mapping the brain during tasks. We dive a load into the study and it's absolutely amazing! A link to enroll in the study And their email for any questions: MGHLCOVID@MGB.ORG Message the podc…
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