My Experience of Long COVID

In this episode, Niraj chats with Eden Byrne about living with long COVID from the age of 18 and how it changed his life just as everything was beginning—A-levels, university, and independence. Eden shares how symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, and muscle pain have shaped his daily routine, social life, and sense of identity. He opens up about losing friendships, managing unpredictable symptoms, and the emotional weight of falling behind peers. But Eden also talks about finding purpose through volunteering, hosting his podcast, and joining long COVID communities. This is an honest, down-to-earth conversation about adapting to a new reality, setting boundaries, and holding onto the small joys in life—even on the hard days. To get connected with Niraj, find him on Instagram. To follow along with all of The Forgotten Generation Podcast series, you can also find the podcast on Instagram. Please leave a rating, share a comment, and subscribe! Follow Be the change. Media Network on Instagram: @bethechangemedianetwork. If you have any questions, please email Lily Mott at [email protected].