65. Why Has Your Recovery Stalled?
24 January 2026

65. Why Has Your Recovery Stalled?

Long Covid, MD

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Many people with long COVID see early improvement—then hit a recovery plateau. In this episode, physician and long COVID patient Dr. Zeest Khan explains why long COVID recovery stalls and the three patterns she sees most often when progress gets stuck.

Topics covered:

    Why long COVID recovery plateausThe push-crash cycle and energy envelopeMental health, grief, and decision-making in chronic illnessWhy trying treatments at random can backfireHow to think strategically instead of reactively

Episodes referenced:

#43: Sensory Integration Therapy for Long COVID

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