Archive - Life With Long Covid

46: "Do I have to earn my worth?"

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.

Oct 27 •

Paul Ian Clarke

21:45

My First Experience of Negativity

What happened when I promoted my podcast and what it revealed about public attitudes toward chronic illness.

Oct 20 •

Paul Ian Clarke

45: "You should be working"

It's impossible to live up to others’ expectations when you have a chronic illness.

Oct 17 •

Paul Ian Clarke

14:34

44: "Don't let your illness define your life"

How Chronic Illness Affects my Mental Health

Oct 13 •

Paul Ian Clarke

10:08

Rays of Light Between the Crashes

Holding on to gratitude, creativity, and connection through chronic illness

Oct 11 •

Paul Ian Clarke

43: "Why are you still talking about Covid?"

Over three years with long covid, and the conversation has only just started.

Oct 3 •

Paul Ian Clarke

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September 2025

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