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The Long Haul with Summer

Booking Overview

A health interview show focused on Long COVID, complex chronic illness, and emerging medical approaches, featuring practicing physicians and specialists alongside solo patient-perspective episodes. Suitable pitches include clinicians, researchers, and credible patient advocates with expertise in Long COVID, dysautonomia, vascular conditions, mast cell activation, gastrointestinal complications, or post-exertional malaise; booking difficulty is likely low because recent guests are accessible subject-matter experts rather than highly prominent public figures.

Metrics

Episodes: 35

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 1.9k subscribers

Instagram: 1.5k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

mvrf@yonderchild.com

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Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Practicing physicians, medical specialists, researchers, and credible patient advocates with direct expertise or lived experience related to Long COVID and associated complex conditions.
Required Achievements:  
Clinical expertise in a relevant medical specialty, Research or clinical experience involving Long COVID or related chronic conditions, Firsthand patient experience with complex Long COVID symptoms

Recent Guest Discussions

Brooke Spencer - Pelvic Venous Disease, Iliac Vein Compression, Venous Pooling, Long COVID, POTS, And Orthostatic Intolerance

Robert Groysman - Post-exertional Malaise, Mitochondrial Dysfunction, Oxidative Stress, Pacing, And The Limitations Of Standard Rehabilitation For Long COVID

Zach Spiritos - Long Covid-related Gastrointestinal Symptoms, Mast Cell Activation, Gut Barrier Dysfunction, Dysautonomia, Motility Issues, And Food Reactions

Recent Topics

Health, Long Covid, Dysautonomia, Mast Cell Activation, Post Exertional Malaise

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Long Haul with Summer
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John Armstrong’s Long COVID Journey: Lyme Disease, Vein Compression & Finding the Right Doctor

October 07, 2026

After COVID, John Armstrong’s health kept getting worse. Severe fatigue, brain fog, memory problems, and crashes began affecting his work, his family, and his ability to be the active father and provider he had always been.After seeing doctor after doctor without getting a clear explanation for everything he was experiencing, John was nearly ready to stop looking. Then his wife convinced him to try one more doctor.That appointment changed the direction of his care.John shares his experience b...

Doctors Gave Her Dad Two Options: Lung Transplant or Hospice. She Went Looking for a Third.

September 30, 2026

Aimee Knight watched her once-active father go from exercising and traveling to requiring significant oxygen support as his health rapidly declined.Eventually, his family was given two options: lung transplant or hospice.In this episode of The Long Haul with Summer, Aimee shares why she refused to stop searching for answers, how her family crossed state lines to pursue another path, and what happened after her dad began treatment.She and Summer also discuss the realities of advocating for a s...

Why You Crash After a Good Day With Long COVID | PEM Explained

September 23, 2026

You wake up feeling good, finally have some energy, and try to catch up on everything you haven’t been able to do. Then, hours or even days later, you crash.In this episode of The Long Haul with Summer, Summer explains post-exertional malaise (PEM), why it can be delayed, and why it can feel so different from ordinary fatigue.Drawing from her own experience with Long COVID, Summer talks through the many forms of exertion that can contribute to a crash, including physical activity, mental work...

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Frequently asked questions

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The Long Haul with Summer
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How do I get in touch with The Long Haul with Summer?

Its publicly listed email is mvrf@yonderchild.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for The Long Haul with Summer?

The publicly listed email for The Long Haul with Summer: mvrf@yonderchild.com.

How many listeners does The Long Haul with Summer have?

Podseeker estimates The Long Haul with Summer reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Long Haul with Summer?

The Long Haul with Summer typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Practicing physicians, medical specialists, researchers, and credible patient advocates with direct expertise or lived experience related to Long COVID and associated complex conditions. Common among recent guests: Clinical expertise in a relevant medical specialty; Research or clinical experience involving Long COVID or related chronic conditions; Firsthand patient experience with complex Long COVID symptoms. Recent guests include Brooke Spencer, Robert Groysman, and Zach Spiritos.

How hard is it to get booked on The Long Haul with Summer?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does The Long Haul with Summer cover?

Recent episodes cover Health, Long Covid, Dysautonomia, Mast Cell Activation, and Post Exertional Malaise. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

mvrf@yonderchild.com

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