In this inspiring and deeply honest conversation, I sat down with Matt Bromley to discuss his extraordinary journey from the depths of Long Covid in 2020 to a full and vibrant recovery, with a little help from the Rest Repair Recover programme.

Matt was one of our earliest students and, as he shares so openly, his experience was both harrowing and life-changing. At his worst, Matt was housebound for months, unable to climb stairs or even read his children a bedtime story. He describes what it was like to watch life go on without him: family holidays missed, career put on hold, and the heartache of seeing others doing things he once loved.

We talk about:

• The relentless uncertainty and isolation of those early months
• How Matt learned to surrender and pace himself, replacing “pushing through” with rest, acceptance, and kindness
• The power of community, tiny green shoots of progress, and learning to celebrate each small step
• His experiments with everything from diet and supplements to meditation, pacing, and cold water therapy
• The pivotal mindset shifts and nervous system work that helped him finally break free from the boom-and-bust cycle

Matt now has his life back. He is working, travelling, and creating joyful memories with his family. He’s emerged not just recovered but, as he says, a better version of himself.

If you’re feeling stuck, frightened, or hopeless, Matt’s story will reassure you that recovery is possible, and that there is life, and even joy, on the other side.

For anyone on the Long Covid rollercoaster, this episode is a beautiful reminder to never give up hope.