Send us a text Support Roots' Current Fundraising Campaign ! LCMD will be away for the summer. Will Dr Khan post anything in the meantime?? Find out by following her: On the newsletter at longcovidmd.com On TikTok @LongCovidMD On Instagram @LongCovidMD In this episode of Long COVID MD, Dr. Zeest Khan highlights a healthcare system that effectively mitigated the pandemic and maintained community trust, while facing numerous structural obstacles. Should we follow this model of medicine more broadl...
Jun 14, 2025•46 min•Ep. 52
Send us a text Enjoy Dr Khan's guest appearance on the Outrage Overload podcast. Hosted by David Beckemyer, Outrage Overload explores how outrage media fuels political polarization and stress. David and Dr Khan discuss how the unprocessed grief of a pandemic has contributed to our current polarized social climate. ----------------------------------------------------------------- How a Doctor’s Long COVID Journey Exposed Systemic Failures Millions are still living with long COVID, yet many patien...
May 31, 2025•37 min•Ep. 51
Send us a text Buy Me A Coffee Summary In this conversation, Dr. Zed Zha and Dr. Zeest Khan discuss the complexities of the patient-doctor relationship, particularly in the context of Long COVID. They explore the systemic issues that lead to mistrust in the medical system, the importance of patient advocacy, and the need for a shift in medical culture towards collaboration and understanding. Dr. Zha shares insights from her platform, 'Ask the Patient,' where she gathers feedback from patients to...
May 17, 2025•34 min•Ep. 50
Send us a text Buy Me A Coffee Summary In this conversation, Dr Zeest Khan speaks with Dr. Katie Brown, who shares her journey as a family doctor and a patient with ME/CFS. She discusses the complexities of diagnosing and treating long COVID, particularly focusing on the role of cranio-cervical instability (CCI) and its impact on patients' health. Dr. Brown emphasizes the importance of understanding the symptoms, the challenges in accessing proper care, and the need for collaboration among healt...
May 10, 2025•34 min•Ep. 49
Send us a text Buy Me A Coffee In this episode of Long COVID MD, Dr. Zeest Khan discusses the financial challenges faced by individuals with long COVID and chronic illnesses. She interviews Kira Stoops, a writer and advocate, who shares her personal journey with chronic illness, the importance of asking for help, and the value of building community. They explore the realities of managing finances while living with a disability, the stigma around seeking assistance, and the tools that can aid in ...
May 03, 2025•20 min•Ep. 48
Send us a text Buy Me a Coffee Is being healthy a personal virtue, or a civic duty? And how should you be treated if you're not healthy? In this episode of Long Covid, MD , Dr. Zeest Khan is joined by Dr. Alyssa Burgart , pediatric anesthesiologist and bioethicist, for a timely conversation on healthism —the idea that health is a moral responsibility—and how it's shaping everything from doctor-patient relationships to public health policy. Together, they explore: What healthism is and why it mat...
Apr 26, 2025•37 min•Ep. 47
Send us a text Buy Me a Coffee On this special bonus episode, we share Dr Zeest Khan's guest appearance on the podcast "Taking Healthcare By Storm" hosted by Dr Jean Storm, medical director of Quality Insights. Dr. Khan shares her journey with long COVID, highlighting the importance of peer support, symptom validation, creative treatment approaches, and trusted information sources. She emphasizes the need for curiosity and compassion in healthcare providers managing long COVID patients. Learn mo...
Apr 19, 2025•36 min•Ep. 46
Send us a text Dr Khan's month in review. What happened in March for the podcast? What will federal cuts to CDC, NIH, FDA and RECOVER mean for long COVID patients? How can we participate in and celebrate holidays like Ramadan, given our physical limitations? Plus a new monthly segment that's more light-hearted called "What's Making Me Happy". What's your rundown and what's making you happy? Links Michael Lewis' Essay on Heather Stone The Residence Support the show Subscribe for more at LongCovid...
Apr 08, 2025•33 min•Ep. 45
Send us a text Join the next Livestream Buy Me A Coffee In this episode of Long Covid MD, Dr. Zeest Khan shares audio from her recent Substack Live event. How can you tell if a medical appointment or treatment is helpful or if it's doing more harm than good? Dr Khan shares insights from her personal journey with Long COVID and answers questions from the group. Together, they discuss the complexities of navigating the healthcare system. Dr Khan emphasizes the importance of intentionality in medic...
Mar 29, 2025•59 min•Ep. 44
Send us a text Summary In this conversation, Dr Zeest Khan and occupational therapist Amy Mooney discuss sensory processing disorders, which seem to be triggered by a COVID infection. They discuss the implications for individuals with long COVID, and the importance of tailored occupational therapy approaches. They also explore how chronic illness affects sensory integration, the challenges faced by patients, and the need for medical recognition of sensory processing issues. Amy emphasizes the im...
Mar 22, 2025•39 min•Ep. 43
Send us a text In this episode, Dr Zeest Khan is joined by Dr Jean Storm, a specialist in long-term care medicine and the medical director of Quality Insights , a healthcare quality improvement organization. Dr Storm worked as a physician in nursing homes during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic and now she's urging us to recognize the impact of long COVID in this population. Dr Khan and Dr Storm discuss the needs of long-term care residents, how long COVID presents and how it is often overloo...
Mar 15, 2025•54 min
Send us a text What do you do when you just want a break from being sick? In this month's episode of The Rundown, Dr Zeest Khan shares her ongoing journey with long COVID, discussing the frustrations and challenges she faces in recovery. She reflects on the medical treatments she has undergone, the importance of reliable information, and the emotional toll of navigating the complexities of this condition. Support the show Subscribe for more at LongCovidMD.substack.com, and follow Dr Khan on X @d...
Mar 01, 2025•26 min
Send us a text Read a summary of our conversation here , and sign up for my newsletter to receive summaries of each podcast episode and more at LongCovidMD.substack.com Dr. Melanie Hoppers is a board-certified physician in both adult and pediatric medicine, and is a consultant at the Bateman-Horne Center . In this conversation, Dr Hoppers shares her extensive experience treating children with post-viral illnesses, particularly ME-CFS and long COVID. She discusses her personal journey as a parent...
Feb 22, 2025•49 min•Ep. 40
Send us a text Record a Voice Note Summary In this episode of Long Covid, MD , Dr. Zeest Khan shares personal updates from January, highlighting recent projects to educate other medical professionals on long COVID. She explains some of the ways long COVID impacts executive function and how she utilizes Speech and Language Pathology to improve cognition. She also reflects on the impact of social media on mental health and the need for community support among those affected by chronic illness. Lon...
Feb 05, 2025•25 min•Ep. 39
Send us a text In this episode of Long COVID, MD , Dr. Zeest Khan shares highlights from her recent Project ECHO webinar, sponsored by the University of Utah and the Bateman Horne Center . Drawing from her personal journey and clinical expertise, she introduces actionable strategies to manage the complex and often overwhelming nature of Long COVID. Subscribe to Dr. Khan's newsletter at longcovidmd.substack.com . Support the show Subscribe for more at LongCovidMD.substack.com, and follow Dr Khan ...
Jan 22, 2025•27 min•Ep. 38
Send us a text In this conversation, Stanford psychologist and behavioral sleep specialist Dr. Hylton Molzof joins Dr Khan to discuss the complexities of sleep. They focus particularly on insomnia in chronic illness, and the role of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBTI). They discuss the physiological stages of sleep, the impact of chronic illness on sleep patterns, and practical strategies for managing sleep-related anxiety. Dr. Molzof emphasizes the importance of adapting CBTI techn...
Jan 15, 2025•57 min
Send us a text Happy 2025! In this special New Year’s episode of Long COVID MD , Dr. Zeest Khan reflects on an invaluable piece of wisdom from Mr. Rogers: “Look for the helpers.” Navigating Long COVID is anything but straightforward, but this timeless advice serves as a guiding principle. Dr. Khan breaks it down into three actionable steps to help you identify the assistance you need, avoid detractors, and—perhaps the hardest part—learn to receive help with grace. Resources and Links: Subscribe ...
Jan 08, 2025•17 min•Season 4Ep. 36
Send us a text Send me a voicemail: speakpipe.com/longcovidmd In this conversation, Dr. Khan discusses the impact of the autonomic nervous system in Long COVID, with Dr. Alba Azola, Assistant Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Johns Hopkins University. Dr Azola explains the complexities of autonomic dysfunction, particularly focusing on dysautonomia and POTS, and how these conditions affect patients' daily lives. The discussion highlights the importance of a patient-centered ap...
Dec 11, 2024•57 min•Season 3Ep. 34
Send us a text Leave me a voicemail: speakpipe.com/longcovidmd Lindsey Port , who lives with severe Long COVID, represents District 55 in the Minnesota State Senate. How does she do it and to what extent can state governments impact the lives of people with chronic illness? In our conversation, Senator Port shares why she insists on disability accommodations, why it was important for her to share her Long COVID story, and why she encourages YOU to share yours. Senator Port believes that while th...
Nov 27, 2024•28 min•Season 3Ep. 34
Send us a text The United States government is in transition, and the new administration may make dramatic changes that will impact people with Long COVID, among others. In this reading of my November essay for the Long Covid MD Substack, I explain why, because I am concerned, I am not panicking. Read, subscribe and share: https://longcovidmd.substack.com/p/why-im-not-panicking?r=478j9x Support the show Subscribe for more at LongCovidMD.substack.com, and follow Dr Khan on X @doctor_zeest...
Nov 22, 2024•19 min
Send us a text Ask me a question at speakpipe.com/longcovidmd In this conversation, Dr. Zeest Khan and certified clinical mental health counselor Paige Zuckerman discuss the critical role of therapy for those dealing with chronic illness and Long COVID. They explore the stigma surrounding mental health, the importance of understanding grief and fear in the context of medical loss, and the potential for post-traumatic growth. The discussion also covers the renegotiation of relationships and bound...
Nov 13, 2024•59 min•Season 3Ep. 33
Send us a text Record a voicemail: https://www.speakpipe.com/LongCovidMD How is the United States using federal funds to find a cure to Long COVID? Today, with the help of prominent guests, I reflect on the recent RECOVER-TLC workshop, which will influence the direction of Long COVID in the United States. The workshop was hosted by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease, and included presentations by scientists, clinicians, patients and advocates. It's a really big deal, but do...
Nov 06, 2024•38 min
Send us a text Send me a voicemail https://www.speakpipe.com/LongCovidMD This is the audio voiceover for my October Substack article, an overview of my month living with Long COVID This month I discuss how I was took on big projects without severely crashing. We discuss the ways I pace, even when it looks like I'm pushing. Join the community on Substack. Longcovidmd.substack.com Support the show Subscribe for more at LongCovidMD.substack.com, and follow Dr Khan on X @doctor_zeest...
Oct 30, 2024•20 min•Season 3Ep. 31
Send us a text Summary In this conversation, Dr Zeest Khan and Visible founder Harry Leeming discuss the innovative use of biometric tracking in managing long COVID and other chronic illnesses. They explore the significance of heart rate variability (HRV), the role of wearable technology, and the importance of pacing in symptom management. The discussion also highlights the impact of the menstrual cycle on health and the resources available through Visible, a company dedicated to improving healt...
Oct 23, 2024•41 min•Season 3Ep. 30
Send us a text Today I'm answering questions from listeners and online friends. We discuss: -How to find a Long COVID doctor -Best(?) meds to use during a COVID infection -Pediatric LongCOVID -Dental work and anesthesia Leave me a voice note here: https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/371091/1/5ftvm7bekf0v0vrj Support the show here: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/5EAAQUNVKP3K?ref_=wl_share Substack Q&A https://longcovidmd.substack.com/p/q-and-a-with-dr-k-long-covid-surgery?r=478j9x Pediatri...
Sep 27, 2024•29 min
Send us a text Occupational therapist Amy Mooney focuses her practice on people with fatiguing diseases like ME/CFS and Long COVID. She joins me to discuss how occupational therapy can be a valuable addition to your recovery program. Finding ways to engage in our lives, to do the things we want to do, is at the heart of occupational therapy. Amy shares how she has modified her practice to empower people with fatigue, and suggests ways you can engage with an occupational therapist near you. Amy M...
Sep 13, 2024•47 min
Send us a text Today I share an update on my health (all good things) and what I do to recover when I push myself too much, overdo it, and have post-exertional malaise. Support the show Subscribe for more at LongCovidMD.substack.com, and follow Dr Khan on X @doctor_zeest
Sep 06, 2024•23 min•Season 3Ep. 27
Send us a text Dr Rachel Hall-Clifford is a medical anthropologist and a global health expert who has done extensive field work to improve systemic health inequities around the world. When she developed Long Covid after an infection in 2022, those systemic failures became a personal issue. Dr Hall-Clifford wrote a powerful article on her experience with Long Covid and the role wealthy countries play in the global treatment of this disease. In our conversation, she speaks about her personal strug...
Aug 30, 2024•44 min
Send us a text LongCovidMD.substack.com LongCovidMD.com In this episode of The Medicine Cabinet series, I explain how Metformin, a drug we often associate with diabetes, helps acute covid and may help Long Covid. Metformin is an old, relatively inexpensive medication that has many established off-label uses. I explain its mechanisms of action, who it might be right for, and I discuss the recently published COVID OUT research findings that supported metformin's use in acute infection. It reduces ...
Aug 23, 2024•31 min•Season 3Ep. 25
Send us a text [email protected] LongCovidMD.com This podcast, like Long Covid, has a global reach. Whether we see one another or not, we are part of a new community. And this community, while struggling, is pretty amazing. Today I highlight the diverse location of listeners, to remind you that you are not alone in your struggle. Did I give your town a shout-out? Did I miss it? Support the show Subscribe for more at LongCovidMD.substack.com, and follow Dr Khan on X @doctor_zeest...
Aug 16, 2024•9 min•Season 2Ep. 24
