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