In this episode, I'm joined by Ally, who shares her firsthand experience with long COVID. Since her diagnosis, Ally has faced numerous challenges, from persistent symptoms that just won’t go away to major life changes that have reshaped her daily routine and long-term plans. We talk about the impact of long COVID on her life, including using a wheelchair and the ways she's had to adapt her environment and expectations.
Despite these hardships, Ally brings an incredible amount of positivity to our conversation. She talks about finding hope and acceptance in her new reality, and how these feelings have guided her through her toughest moments. It’s a straightforward and impactful discussion about living with a condition that's still largely misunderstood.
Takeaways:
Tune in to gain insight into the real impacts of long COVID and how individuals like Ally navigate the complexities of their diagnosis with courage and determination.”
Ally's Bio:
Ally is a young adult who has been living with Long Covid and subsequent diagnoses of POTS and ME/CFS since her one Covid infection during college in 2021.
Her background in clinical research, passion for helping others, and newfound experience with invisible illness have led her to the health startup Turnto, where she's helping to build an app for the Long Covid community and eventually other health conditions.
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