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EPISODE · Jul 24, 2025 · 52 MIN

183 - Strength in Vulnerability: Theresa's Recovery Story

from Long Covid Podcast · host Jackie Baxter & Theresa Aristarco

In this episode, Jackie is joined by Theresa Aristarco who shares her Long Covid recovery story. Theresa's journey from an active software engineer to battling long-haul COVIDNavigating complex medical challenges and invisible symptomsThe critical role of mental health in recoveryOvercoming vestibular issues and physical limitationsFinding hope and healing through physical therapy, medication, and supportEpisode Themes:Long COVID recoveryMental health and healingThe importance of community and vulnerabilityNon-linear recovery processMemorable Quotes:"I was never going to get better alone""Progress isn't linear, recovery isn't linear""I'm only recently starting to say I'm not sick anymore"Links:Theresa's website: theresaaristarco.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/theresaaristarcoSubstack: theresaaristarco.substack.comMessage me! (I can't reply to these messages) For more information about Long Covid Breathing courses & workshops, please check out LongCovidBreathing.com (music credit - Brock Hewitt, Rule of Life) Support the show~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~The Long Covid Podcast is self-produced & self funded. If you enjoy what you hear and are able to, please Buy me a coffee or purchase a mug to help cover costsTranscripts available on individual episodes herewww.LongCovidPodcast.comFacebook Instagram  Twitter Facebook Creativity GroupSubscribe to mailing listI love to hear from you, via socials or [email protected]**Disclaimer - you should not rely on any medical information contained in this Podcast and related materials in making medical, health-related or other decisions. Please consult a doctor or other health professional**

In this episode, Jackie is joined by Theresa Aristarco who shares her Long Covid recovery story. Theresa's journey from an active software engineer to battling long-haul COVIDNavigating complex medical challenges and invisible symptomsThe critical role of mental health in recoveryOvercoming vestibular issues and physical limitationsFinding hope and healing through physical therapy, medication, and support Episode Themes: Long COVID recoveryMental health and healingThe importance of com...

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