Épisodes

  • 49: "Why is it so hard to explain long covid to other people?"
    Nov 17 2025

    Living with long Covid means explaining the same things again and again — what fatigue really is, why brain fog isn’t just forgetfulness, and why rest isn’t laziness. In this episode, Paul shares the things people with long Covid wish others understood, without having to repeat them every week.

    I talk about unpredictable symptoms, cancelled plans, the emotional labour of keeping up appearances, and why recovery isn’t a neat, upward line. If you’re living with long Covid or supporting someone who is, this honest conversation is for you.



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    19 min
  • 48: “What are your plans for the future?”
    Nov 10 2025

    How do you rebuild a future when so much is uncertain? In this episode, I try and explain how I am coming to terms with chronic illness and what things might look like in the future. It is raw and unfiltered (even my dog Maisie makes a background appearance!).

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    22 min
  • 47: “You blame everything on Covid”
    Nov 2 2025

    In this episode, I discuss how Covid has caused secondary conditions and go on a rant about what it is like to live with them! I also reflect on the difficulty of making and keeping hospital appointments. Subscribe and become part of the community at www.lifewithlongcovid.co.uk.



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    18 min
  • 46: "Do I have to earn my worth?"
    Oct 27 2025

    This week, Rachel joins me as we discuss very honestly how my frustration at not being able to do things makes me question my self-worth. We also discuss whether Florence Nightingale might have had ME/CFS.

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    22 min
  • 45: "You should be working"
    Oct 17 2025

    It's impossible to live up to others’ expectations when you have a chronic illness. In this episode, I reflect on the negative influence of social media and the feeling that I should be contributing to the workplace.

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    15 min
  • 44: "Don't let your illness define your life"
    Oct 13 2025

    In this update, Paul shares openly and honestly about how long covid affects his mental health, particularly during a crash.

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    10 min
  • 43: "Why are you still talking about Covid?"
    Oct 3 2025

    I have now had the symptoms of Long Covid for more than three years. In this episode, I reflect on the journey so far and how the world seems to have moved on without us.

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    21 min
  • 42 "You Have Changed"
    Sep 26 2025

    What does it feel like to have not only your job, but your self-identity stripped away? In this episode, Paul reflects on how much his life has changed since contracting Covid in 2021 and how the journey is far from over.

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    21 min