Many people with long COVID see early improvement—then hit a recovery plateau. In this episode, physician and long COVID patient Dr. Zeest Khan explains why long COVID recovery stalls and the three patterns she sees most often when progress gets stuck.Topics covered:<ul><li>Why long COVID recovery plateaus</li><li>The push-crash cycle and energy envelope</li><li>Mental health, grief, and decision-making in chronic illness</li><li>Why trying treatments at random can backfire</li><li>How to think strategically instead of reactively</li></ul>Episodes referenced:<a href='https://open.spotify.com/episode/6nluuPA0FgV6Doe176Aiuy?si=weCaQ6nVSiOvLpFtGnfrEw'>#43: Sensory Integration Therapy for Long COVID</a><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/longcovidmd">Support the show</a><a href='https://longcovidmd.substack.com/subscribe'>Subscribe</a> for free written summaries of each episode, resources, and more. LongCovidMD.substack.com/subscribe Support by donating at <a href='https://buymeacoffee.com/longcovidmd/c/15236969?uid=7729969'>BuyMeACoffee</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;Many people with long COVID see early improvement—then hit a recovery plateau. In this episode, physician and long COVID patient Dr. Zeest Khan explains &lt;b&gt;why long COVID recovery stalls&lt;/b&gt; and the three patterns she sees most often when progress gets stuck.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Topics covered:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why long COVID recovery plateaus&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The push-crash cycle and energy envelope&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Mental health, grief, and decision-making in chronic illness&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why trying treatments at random can backfire&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How to think strategically instead of reactively&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Episodes referenced:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://open.spotify.com/episode/6nluuPA0FgV6Doe176Aiuy?si=weCaQ6nVSiOvLpFtGnfrEw'&gt;#43: Sensory Integration Therapy for Long COVID&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/longcovidmd"&gt;Support the show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://longcovidmd.substack.com/subscribe'&gt;Subscribe&lt;/a&gt; for free written summaries of each episode, resources, and more. LongCovidMD.substack.com/subscribe&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Support by donating at &lt;a href='https://buymeacoffee.com/longcovidmd/c/15236969?uid=7729969'&gt;BuyMeACoffee&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Many people with long COVID see early improvement—then hit a recovery plateau. In this episode, physician and long COVID patient Dr. Zeest Khan explains why long COVID recovery stalls and the three patterns she sees most often when progress gets stuck. Topics covered: Why long COVID recovery plateausThe push-crash cycle and energy envelopeMental health, grief, and decision-making in chronic illnessWhy trying treatments at random can backfireHow to think strategically instead of reactivelyEpis...

65. Why Has Your Recovery Stalled?

For immediate crisis support in the U.S., call or text 988 to reach the Suicide &amp; Crisis Lifeline, offering free, confidential 24/7 help for mental health, substance use, or emotional distress via call, text, or chat. <a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/longcovidmd">Support the show</a><a href='https://longcovidmd.substack.com/subscribe'>Subscribe</a> for free written summaries of each episode, resources, and more. LongCovidMD.substack.com/subscribe Support by donating at <a href='https://buymeacoffee.com/longcovidmd/c/15236969?uid=7729969'>BuyMeACoffee</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;For immediate crisis support in the U.S., call or text &lt;b&gt;988&lt;/b&gt; to reach the&lt;b&gt; Suicide &amp;amp; Crisis Lifeline&lt;/b&gt;, offering free, confidential 24/7 help for mental health, substance use, or emotional distress via call, text, or chat.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/longcovidmd"&gt;Support the show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://longcovidmd.substack.com/subscribe'&gt;Subscribe&lt;/a&gt; for free written summaries of each episode, resources, and more. LongCovidMD.substack.com/subscribe&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Support by donating at &lt;a href='https://buymeacoffee.com/longcovidmd/c/15236969?uid=7729969'&gt;BuyMeACoffee&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

For immediate crisis support in the U.S., call or text 988 to reach the Suicide &amp; Crisis Lifeline, offering free, confidential 24/7 help for mental health, substance use, or emotional distress via call, text, or chat.   Support the show Subscribe for free written summaries of each episode, resources, and more. LongCovidMD.substack.com/subscribe  Support by donating at BuyMeACoffee 

Christmas SOS

Wondering whether to focus on treating Long COVID symptoms or finding the “root cause”? In this episode, Dr. Zeest Khan explains why chasing a cure can lead to false promises and wasted time—and why treating your most pressing symptoms is the fastest, safest way to improve quality of life. Learn how building small wins creates positive momentum, reduces hypervigilance, and empowers you to collaborate effectively with your doctors.Join the Community at <a href='http://www.longcovidmd.com'>longcovidmd.com</a><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/longcovidmd">Support the show</a><a href='https://longcovidmd.substack.com/subscribe'>Subscribe</a> for free written summaries of each episode, resources, and more. LongCovidMD.substack.com/subscribe Support by donating at <a href='https://buymeacoffee.com/longcovidmd/c/15236969?uid=7729969'>BuyMeACoffee</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;Wondering whether to focus on treating Long COVID symptoms or finding the “root cause”? In this episode, Dr. Zeest Khan explains why chasing a cure can lead to false promises and wasted time—and why treating your most pressing symptoms is the fastest, safest way to improve quality of life. Learn how building small wins creates positive momentum, reduces hypervigilance, and empowers you to collaborate effectively with your doctors.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Join the Community at &lt;a href='http://www.longcovidmd.com'&gt;longcovidmd.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/longcovidmd"&gt;Support the show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://longcovidmd.substack.com/subscribe'&gt;Subscribe&lt;/a&gt; for free written summaries of each episode, resources, and more. LongCovidMD.substack.com/subscribe&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Support by donating at &lt;a href='https://buymeacoffee.com/longcovidmd/c/15236969?uid=7729969'&gt;BuyMeACoffee&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Wondering whether to focus on treating Long COVID symptoms or finding the “root cause”? In this episode, Dr. Zeest Khan explains why chasing a cure can lead to false promises and wasted time—and why treating your most pressing symptoms is the fastest, safest way to improve quality of life. Learn how building small wins creates positive momentum, reduces hypervigilance, and empowers you to collaborate effectively with your doctors. Join the Community at longcovidmd.com Support the show Subscri...

64. Treat Symptoms or The Root Cause?

This week we&apos;re sharing an episode from the archive, Dr Khan&apos;s appearance on the medical podcast &quot;Taking Healthcare By Storm.&quot; Dr Zeest Khan tells Dr Jean Storm about her long COVID journey and the lessons she’s learned as both a physician and a patient. They discuss peer support, medical uncertainty, and why claiming your own story can transform the way you navigate chronic illness. A candid, empowering conversation.Subscribe to the newsletter at  <a href='http://longcovidmd.com'>LongCovidMD.com</a><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/longcovidmd">Support the show</a><a href='https://longcovidmd.substack.com/subscribe'>Subscribe</a> for free written summaries of each episode, resources, and more. LongCovidMD.substack.com/subscribe Support by donating at <a href='https://buymeacoffee.com/longcovidmd/c/15236969?uid=7729969'>BuyMeACoffee</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;This week we&amp;apos;re sharing an episode from the archive, Dr Khan&amp;apos;s appearance on the medical podcast &amp;quot;Taking Healthcare By Storm.&amp;quot; Dr Zeest Khan tells Dr Jean Storm about her long COVID journey and the lessons she’s learned as both a physician and a patient. They discuss peer support, medical uncertainty, and why claiming your own story can transform the way you navigate chronic illness. A candid, empowering conversation.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Subscribe to the newsletter at  &lt;a href='http://longcovidmd.com'&gt;LongCovidMD.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/longcovidmd"&gt;Support the show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://longcovidmd.substack.com/subscribe'&gt;Subscribe&lt;/a&gt; for free written summaries of each episode, resources, and more. LongCovidMD.substack.com/subscribe&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Support by donating at &lt;a href='https://buymeacoffee.com/longcovidmd/c/15236969?uid=7729969'&gt;BuyMeACoffee&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

This week we're sharing an episode from the archive, Dr Khan's appearance on the medical podcast "Taking Healthcare By Storm." Dr Zeest Khan tells Dr Jean Storm about her long COVID journey and the lessons she’s learned as both a physician and a patient. They discuss peer support, medical uncertainty, and why claiming your own story can transform the way you navigate chronic illness. A candid, empowering conversation. Subscribe to the newsletter at  LongCovidMD.com Support the show Subsc...

63. Claim Your Long COVID Story. Here is Mine.

A quick life update.Learn about Alice Wong: https://x.com/doctor_zeest/status/1991929577841868847?s=20 <a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/longcovidmd">Support the show</a><a href='https://longcovidmd.substack.com/subscribe'>Subscribe</a> for free written summaries of each episode, resources, and more. LongCovidMD.substack.com/subscribe Support by donating at <a href='https://buymeacoffee.com/longcovidmd/c/15236969?uid=7729969'>BuyMeACoffee</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;A quick life update.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Learn about Alice Wong: https://x.com/doctor_zeest/status/1991929577841868847?s=20&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/longcovidmd"&gt;Support the show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://longcovidmd.substack.com/subscribe'&gt;Subscribe&lt;/a&gt; for free written summaries of each episode, resources, and more. LongCovidMD.substack.com/subscribe&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Support by donating at &lt;a href='https://buymeacoffee.com/longcovidmd/c/15236969?uid=7729969'&gt;BuyMeACoffee&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

A quick life update. Learn about Alice Wong: https://x.com/doctor_zeest/status/1991929577841868847?s=20   Support the show Subscribe for free written summaries of each episode, resources, and more. LongCovidMD.substack.com/subscribe  Support by donating at BuyMeACoffee 

62. Holidays, Tech, and Remembering Alice Wong

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