29 Sep 2026 10:00
Long COVID and the Brain: Can Neurological Damage Be Reversed?
In this episode of the Gutsy Health Podcast, Dr. Oliver of The Neuro Clinic joins the conversation to explore long COVID, neuroinflammation, and the neurological symptoms that can linger long after an infection. They discuss brain rehabilitation, neuroplasticity, dysautonomia, and therapies such as hyperbaric oxygen, laser therapy, Alpha-Stim, RPSS, and simple neurological exercises, plus why reducing inflammation and finding the right treatment at the right time may be key to recovery.
Timestamps
00:00 – What is Long COVID?01:00 – The host’s neurological health journey05:00 – Meet Dr. Oliver & functional neurology07:00 – What Long COVID does to the body10:00 – Neurological & emotional symptoms15:00 – COVID vaccines & neurological health21:00 – Long COVID & Epstein-Barr24:00 – Inflammation vs. neurological damage27:00 – Testing neurological function29:00 – Neuroplasticity & brain rehabilitation31:00 – Long COVID and concussion-like symptoms35:00 – Tools used for neurological rehabilitation36:00 – Alpha-Stim, anxiety, PTSD & pain39:00 – Managing neurological flare-ups42:00 – Diet, nutrition & stress management43:00 – Hyperbaric oxygen therapy45:00 – Laser therapy & mitochondrial function47:00 – Trigeminal & vagus nerve stimulation51:00 – Eye exercises for brain rehabilitation54:00 – Light sensitivity & neurological function57:00 – Hope during neurological recovery59:00 – Should inflammation be treated before rehab?1:01:00 – Why a “failed” therapy can be a data point1:04:00 – Learning from chronic illness1:06:00 – The right treatment at the right time1:07:00 – How to connect with Dr. Oliver
Links Mentioned
The Neuro Clinic – Lehi, Utahtheneuroclinic.org
Instagram: @neurocliniclehiPhone: 801-682-3522
Connect:
- Gutsy Health Website / Gutsy Academy: My Gutsy Health — the episode discusses the Gutsy Academy and its future membership format. The official site currently houses Gutsy Health resources.
- Gutsy Health Podcast: Gutsy Health Podcast
- Gutsy Health Podcast Instagram: @gutsyhealthpodcast
