569: Surviving & Thriving With Long COVID with James Jackson

Millions of people around the world are suffering from long COVID, an umbrella term for chronic symptoms that might include fatigue, vertigo, POTS, and cognitive impairment. While it’s not uncommon for people to have lingering issues after any illness, the scope and scale of the COVID pandemic and the anomalous nature of this particular disease have created a quiet, but concerning crisis. On this week’s podcast, you’ll meet a psychologist whose work has shifted to supporting people struggling through this journey. Listen to learn: How long COVID differs from post-acute symptoms from other infections What a diagnosis of long COVID involves Support options What the future holds for chronic conditions Links James’s Book www.JamesCJackson.com ABOUT OUR GUEST James C. Jackson is a psychologist and Research Professor of Medicine at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. He is an internationally renowned expert on the cognitive and mental health effects of illness, including long COVID. His new book is called Clearing the Fog.  Like the Show? Leave us a review Check out our YouTube channel Visit www.yogabody.com