Episode 16

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22nd Jul 2024

A Tonic for the Long Haul

Season 1 Episode 16: Damn it, Amy!

Join me as I chat with Amy, a writer, social worker, long covid & ME/CFS advocate, and the brilliant mind behind The Tonic (https://amythetonic.substack.com/) – a refreshing blend of wellness resources and stories for those battling chronic illness.

In this episode, we discuss:

  • How to break free from the achievement trap and find validation on your terms.
  • Amy's personal journey with long covid, including her fight for long-term disability.
  • The inspiring story behind The Tonic, and how it injects laughter and hope into chronic illness journeys.

Whether you're a long hauler yourself, or supporting someone who is, this episode is for you.

#LongCovid #Hope #ChronicIllness #TheTonic

P.S. Looking for more resources on long covid and ME/CFS? Check out Amy's blog, The Tonic!


Mentioned in this episode:

Amy's HealthRising piece on Long Covid and Disability: https://www.healthrising.org/blog/2023/03/02/my-long-covid-disability-journey/


Pain Free You on YouTube with Dan Buglio: https://www.youtube.com/@PainFreeYou


Amy Hamilton at Core Connections Counseling: https://www.coreconnectionscounselling.com/

Hit subscribe and leave us a rating to let us know what you think! We're here for you, friends. And thanks again to Dr. Laurie Nadel for joining me!

Be sure to follow me on Instagram at ⁠https://www.instagram.com/afriendforthelonghaul⁠ for updates and unhinged content.

My website is: ⁠https://sites.google.com/view/friendforthelonghaul⁠

Don't forget to check out the pod playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3n0GXLFRWqDJyifglNNM4K?si=c5c70f678a7d4d4d

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About the Podcast

A Friend for the Long Haul: A Long Covid Podcast
A podcast for people who got Covid-19 and were left with Long COVID.
Are you struggling with Long COVID-19, ME/CFS, chronic illness, or disability? "A Friend for the Long Haul" is a Long COVID podcast that aims to be a supportive companion. This podcast offers insights, humor, and shared stories within a community that understands. Each episode features a Long COVID patient or ally to help you feel less isolated, because you are not alone.