Creatine is often associated with the fitness industry and sports performance — but emerging research is now exploring whether it may have relevance far beyond
A personal and reflective episode exploring nervous system recalibration, Somatic Experiencing concepts, and what happens when recovery allows emotions and sensations to become more accessible again.
In this episode, Anna breaks down a recent study exploring brain neurochemicals in Long COVID and ME/CFS — with a particular focus on glutamate and
In this episode, Anna is joined by Lexi Boreham, who shares her experience of living with and recovering from Long Covid.
This conversation gently explores the reality of rebuilding a life alongside ongoing symptoms — from the early confusion of becoming unwell, to navigating setbacks, identity shifts, and the emotional impact of recovery.
Together, they talk about the often-unspoken parts of the journey, including loneliness, the role of community, learning to set boundaries, and what it means to move forward when life looks very different to before.
They also explore the complexities of breakups and dating during recovery — how illness can shape identity, relationships, and self-perception, and the process of learning to trust yourself and others again.
This is an honest, grounded conversation about the messy middle of recovery — and the gradual, often quiet process of rebuilding a life that feels meaningful, supportive, and your own.
Some people notice that they seem to experience stimulation and stress more intensely than others.
They may feel overwhelmed in busy environments, react strongly to caffeine, or find it difficult to switch off mentally after a demanding day.
Sometimes people encounter the term COMT when exploring genetic testing and begin to wonder whether this might explain their nervous system sensitivity.
But conversations about COMT online can quickly become confusing — and sometimes unnecessarily alarming.
In this episode, Anna explores what COMT actually does in the body, how it influences the way we process certain stress-related brain chemicals, and why some nervous systems naturally experience stimulation more strongly than others.
Most importantly, we discuss why COMT is not a defect, but rather a pattern of biological sensitivity that can have both challenges and strengths.
There is a stage of recovery that many people reach where life has largely returned to normal.
You may be working again.
Socialising more.
Exercising gently.
Participating in daily life in ways that once felt impossible.
And yet, your system may still experience occasional fluctuations.
Energy might dip after a busy week.
Sleep may become more fragile during stressful periods.
Your nervous system might still feel sensitive to certain types of load.
This stage can feel confusing, because you’re no longer severely ill — but things don’t always feel completely stable yet.
In this episode, Anna explores what she often describes as the fine-tuning phase of recovery.
Movement can feel like a complicated topic for people.
But something interesting often emerges during recovery.
Certain types of gentle, rhythmic movement can actually help the nervous system settle.
In this episode, Anna explores why the body sometimes responds positively to movement — not because it improves fitness, but because it can help the nervous system process activation and return toward regulation.
One of the most frightening moments in recovery can be when symptoms suddenly return after a long period of stability.
And many people immediately think:
“I’m back where I started.”
But in many cases, what looks like a relapse is actually something quite different.
Sometimes the body is simply going through a temporary recalibration.
Not all post-exertional malaise (PEM) is driven by the same physiology — and understanding the difference can completely change how you approach pacing and recovery.
In this episode, Anna breaks down the three most common patterns of post-exertional crashes seen in clinical practice: autonomic “hit the wall” crashes, metabolic “wired but exhausted” responses, and delayed immune-driven flares.
You’ll learn why timing matters, how different symptom patterns reflect different underlying mechanisms, and why applying the wrong strategy can stall progress.
This week’s episode offers a behind-the-scenes recording from one of our practical recovery calls inside the Membership. We explore protein intake, rebuilding physical capacity, managing post-illness deconditioning, and navigating guilt when energy fluctuates. A varied and thoughtful conversation about strengthening gently — without tipping into overdoing.
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