Love, Hope, Lyme Podcast

This is episode 58 of the Love, Hope, Lyme podcast. To get your free pdf of "Love, Hope, Lyme: What Family Members, Partners, and Friends Who Love a Chronic Lyme Survivor Need to Know," reach out to Fred Diamond on social media. [NOTE: This podcast does not replace medical treatment. If you struggle with Lyme care, please see a Lyme Literate Medical Doctor.} What is Lyme rage—and why does it change who you are? In this powerful episode of Love, Hope, Lyme, host Fred Diamond talks with Dr. Darin Ingels, a Lyme-literate naturopathic doctor and Lyme survivor, about one of the most misunderstood aspects of chronic Lyme disease: the emotional and neurological impact of Lyme rage. Dr. Ingels shares his personal journey—from bullseye rash to relapse, from failed antibiotics to healing through Chinese herbal medicine—and breaks down why Lyme disease and co-infections like Bartonella can lead to brain inflammation, emotional dysregulation, personality shifts, and even explosive rage.

This is episode 57 of the Love, Hope, Lyme podcast. To get your free pdf of "Love, Hope, Lyme: What Family Members, Partners, and Friends Who Love a Chronic Lyme Survivor Need to Know," reach out to Fred Diamond on social media. [NOTE: This podcast does not replace medical treatment. If you struggle with Lyme care, please see a Lyme Literate Medical Doctor.] For decades, Lyme disease survivors have faced an uphill battle—dismissed by doctors, forced to wait years for appointments, and left without clear paths to healing. In this powerful episode of the Love, Hope, Lyme Podcast, Fred Diamond speaks with Dr. Monica Embers, a leading Lyme disease researcher at Tulane University and contributor to The Quiet Epidemic, and Kevin Williams, co-founder of Ravel Health and a chronic Lyme patient of 18 years. Dr. Embers shares the hard truth: “There is no central place for patients to turn.” She explains why outdated diagnostic tools, lack of federal investment in treatment research, and misinformation have left millions without answers—and how new tests and targeted therapies are finally changing the game. Kevin Williams opens up about the deeply personal reasons he and co-founder, Jaime Intile, created Ravel Health: to spare others the years of pain and medical gaslighting they endured. Ravel now offers accessible, virtual, Lyme-literate care across 46 states with no waitlists and personalized treatment plans.

This is episode 56 of the Love, Hope, Lyme podcast. To get your free pdf of "Love, Hope, Lyme: What Family Members, Partners, and Friends Who Love a Chronic Lyme Survivor Need to Know," reach out to Fred Diamond on social media. [NOTE: This podcast does not replace medical treatment. If you struggle with Lyme care, please see a Lyme Literate Medical Doctor.] What happens to a relationship when both partners are battling invisible illnesses, trauma, and years of misdiagnosis? In this deeply emotional episode of the Love, Hope, Lyme Podcast, David and Jacquie Butler share their raw, unfiltered story of love, resilience, and healing. From David's decades-long battle with undiagnosed Lyme disease, neuropsychiatric symptoms, and Lyme rage — to Jacquie's own experience with Hashimoto's, PCOS, and years of medical gaslighting — this is a candid conversation about surviving illness as a couple. You'll hear:

This is episode 55 of the Love, Hope, Lyme podcast. To get your free pdf of "Love, Hope, Lyme: What Family Members, Partners, and Friends Who Love a Chronic Lyme Survivor Need to Know," reach out to Fred Diamond on social media. [NOTE: This podcast does not replace medical treatment. If you struggle with Lyme care, please see a Lyme Literate Medical Doctor.] In this powerful episode of the Love, Hope, Lyme Podcast, naturopathic physician Dr. Myriah Hinchey shares the 10 essential steps she uses to help Lyme survivors reclaim their health—starting with rebuilding the immune system from the ground up. Whether you're newly diagnosed or have been living with chronic Lyme for years, Dr. Hinchey offers a clear, actionable roadmap rooted in clinical experience, integrative medicine, and deep compassion.

This is episode 54 of the Love, Hope, Lyme podcast. To get your free pdf of "Love, Hope, Lyme: What Family Members, Partners, and Friends Who Love a Chronic Lyme Survivor Need to Know," reach out to Fred Diamond on social media. [NOTE: This podcast does not replace medical treatment. If you struggle with Lyme care, please see a Lyme Literate Medical Doctor.] What happens when Lyme disease rips apart everything you thought you knew about yourself, your health, and your family? In this deeply emotional episode of Love, Hope, Lyme, Ilana shares her harrowing journey through chronic Lyme, Bartonella, and Babesia — and the devastating psychiatric symptoms that followed. Alongside her is her mother, Terry, whose role transformed from mom to full-time caregiver and anchor.

This is episode 53 of the Love, Hope, Lyme podcast. To get your free pdf of "Love, Hope, Lyme: What Family Members, Partners, and Friends Who Love a Chronic Lyme Survivor Need to Know," reach out to Fred Diamond on social media. [NOTE: This podcast does not replace medical treatment. If you struggle with Lyme care, please see a Lyme Literate Medical Doctor.] Why does Lyme disease often hit women harder — physically, emotionally, and hormonally? In this powerful episode of Love, Hope, Lyme, I speak with Dr. Jaquel Patterson, a nationally-recognized naturopathic physician and author of Women and Lyme: An Integrative Guide to Better Health. Dr. Patterson shares her personal experience with Lyme, Bartonella, and Babesia, and breaks down how tick-borne illness uniquely impacts women at every life stage — from menstruation to menopause. We explore the often-dismissed symptoms, the role of hormones, psychiatric implications, and the systemic gaps in care that many women face. Whether you're a woman navigating chronic Lyme, a loved one trying to understand, or a practitioner seeking deeper insight, this episode offers knowledge, validation, and hope.

This is episode 52 of the Love, Hope, Lyme podcast. To get your free pdf of "Love, Hope, Lyme: What Family Members, Partners, and Friends Who Love a Chronic Lyme Survivor Need to Know," reach out to Fred Diamond on social media. [NOTE: This podcast does not replace medical treatment. If you struggle with Lyme care, please see a Lyme Literate Medical Doctor.] What happens when mold exposure and chronic Lyme collide? In this powerful episode of Love, Hope, Lyme, Fred Diamond sits down with Ariana Thacker, founder of MoldCo, and Dr. Scott McMahon, an expert in mold-related illness. Together, they shed light on the misunderstood connection between mold and chronic Lyme—and why so many patients are misdiagnosed, dismissed, and left to figure things out on their own.

This is episode 51 of the Love, Hope, Lyme podcast. To get your free e-version of "Love, Hope, Lyme: What Family Members, Partners, and Friends Who Love a Chronic Lyme Survivor Need to Know," reach out to Fred Diamond on social media. [NOTE: This podcast does not replace medical treatment. If you struggle with Lyme care, please see a Lyme Literate Medical Doctor.] In this powerful episode, Fred Diamond sits down with Ashley Baker and Maria Johnson, passionate advocates from Project Lyme's Emerging Leaders Board. They share their personal journeys with chronic Lyme disease, the fight for proper recognition and treatment, and the relentless push to educate others about the realities of this misunderstood illness. Key Highlights:

This is episode 50 of the Love, Hope, Lyme podcast. To get your free e-version of "Love, Hope, Lyme: What Family Members, Partners, and Friends Who Love a Chronic Lyme Survivor Need to Know," reach out to Fred Diamond on social media. [NOTE: This podcast does not replace medical treatment. If you struggle with Lyme care, please see a Lyme Literate Medical Doctor.] Join host Fred Diamond as he sits down with healing expert and chronic Lyme survivor Amy Scher. In this episode, Amy opens up about her 10-year battle with chronic Lyme disease—including neurological challenges and crippling anxiety—and how she transformed her journey into a powerful healing practice using energy psychology. What You'll Discover: • The Mind-Body Connection: Learn why treating chronic illness isn't just about addressing physical symptoms but also healing deep-seated emotional trauma. • Breaking Through Trauma: Amy shares how unresolved childhood traumas and ingrained beliefs impact your health—and how releasing these burdens can unlock true healing. • Practical Energy Psychology Techniques: From the Sweep Technique to Thymus Test & Tap and Alternate Temple Tapping, get an inside look at the tools Amy created to reprogram the subconscious and calm the nervous system. • Everyday Healing Tips: Discover simple practices like slowing down your pace of life and mindful movement to signal safety to your body. • Community & Support: Find out why connecting with a positive, uplifting community can be a game changer for chronic Lyme survivors and anyone on a healing journey. About Amy Scher: Amy is not only a chronic Lyme survivor—she's an author of the bestselling "How to Heal Yourself When No One Else Can" series and the memoir "This Is How I Save My Life." Her candid storytelling and innovative healing methods have empowered hundreds of thousands to find hope, resilience, and a path to recovery. Take Action:

[NOTE: This podcast does not replace medical treatment. If you struggle with Lyme care, please see a Lyme Literate Medical Doctor.]

[NOTE: This podcast does not replace medical treatment. If you struggle with Lyme care, please see a Lyme Literate Medical Doctor.] What if healing from chronic Lyme disease isn't just about killing bacteria but restoring your cellular health? In this episode of Love, Hope, Lyme, host Fred Diamond sits down with Dr. Bill Rawls, author of "The Cellular Wellness Solution," to dive deep into the science behind Lyme disease, the role of stealth infections, and why understanding symptoms at the cellular level is the key to recovery.

(Note: This video does not replace proper medical treatment. If you need medical advice, please seek a Lyme literate medical professional.) In this powerful episode of Love, Hope, Lyme, we dive into the world of Lyme disease advocacy with Meghan Bradshaw and Johanne Schwartz from the Center for Lyme Action.

Lyme disease can devastate military personnel and their families. In this eye-opening episode of Love, Hope, Lyme: A Lyme Disease Podcast, Fred Diamond sits down with Dr. Angel Davey to discuss the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP) and specifically the Tick-Borne Disease Research Program, its impact on the military community, and why Lyme disease is a critical issue for service members and their families.

In the most listened to Love, Hope, Lyme podcast of 2024, Fred Diamond welcomes Ali from The Tick Chicks and host of the Lyme Time Podcast. Ali shares her inspiring journey from struggling with Lyme disease to achieving healing and dedicating her life to helping others navigate their own paths. This episode focuses on six key strategies Ali used during her recovery that offer hope and practical advice for Lyme survivors and their families:

This is episode 44 of the Love, Hope, Lyme podcast. [NOTE: This podcast does not promote any specific medical treatment and should not be seen as a replacement for medical advice.]

In this deeply insightful episode of Love, Hope, Lyme, host Fred Diamond dives into the transformative journey of chronic illness with Christina Kantzavelos, a therapist, chronic Lyme warrior, and advocate for holistic healing. Christina shares her personal battle with Lyme disease, her professional expertise in trauma-informed therapy, and her mission to empower others through practical, evidence-based tools. She explains the importance of nervous system regulation, trauma healing, and the mind-body connection in overcoming chronic illness. Topics include: The role of medical trauma and how to rebuild trust in the healing journey. Groundbreaking therapies like EMDR and Constructed Awareness. Practical mindfulness techniques, from breathwork to tapping, that calm the nervous system. The impact of chronic illness on relationships and how to navigate challenges with compassion and understanding. Whether you're a chronic Lyme survivor, a caregiver, or someone looking for hope and actionable insights, this episode will leave you inspired and equipped to take the next step in your healing journey. Resources Mentioned:

This is episode 42 of the Love, Hope, Lyme Podcast. Note: This podcast does not promote specific medical treatments and is not a substitute for medical advice. In this deeply moving episode of Love, Hope, Lyme, host Fred Diamond welcomes Dr. Jennifer Gardella, author of Listen for the Whispers of Abuse. Together, they explore the powerful intersection of trauma, chronic Lyme disease, and surviving domestic violence. Dr. Gardella shares her courageous journey of escaping abuse, rebuilding her life, and helping others recognize and address the patterns of trauma that impact survivors of both domestic violence and chronic illnesses like Lyme disease. Key Topics Covered: ✅ The link between unresolved trauma and the challenges of chronic illness recovery ✅ Dr. Gardella's healing journey, including crisis counseling, trauma therapy, and EMDR ✅ Similarities between survivors of Lyme disease and domestic violence, from disbelief to retraumatization ✅ Practical advice for finding healing, support, and hope for survivors and their loved ones ✅ The essential role of community in overcoming trauma, and why “It's not your fault” ✨ “We don't out-trauma each other, but we can support each other.” — Dr. Jennifer Gardella Whether you're managing a chronic illness, supporting a loved one, or navigating personal trauma, this episode offers hope, understanding, and actionable insights.

This is episode 41 of the Love, Hope, Lyme podcast. [NOTE: This podcast does not promote any specific medical treatment and should not be seen as a replacement for medical advice.] In today's episode, Fred Diamond sits down with Rabbi Melinda Bernstein, a resilient Lyme survivor and practicing rabbi. Together, they explore the profound challenges and spiritual questions that arise when battling chronic Lyme disease and its relentless coinfections. Rabbi Melinda offers unique insights on connecting with a higher power during this struggle, sharing how maintaining faith can open doors to healing and offer a sense of purpose amid the journey. Through her own experiences, Rabbi Melinda reveals how faith can be both tested and strengthened by Lyme disease, providing hope to those on a tumultuous path to recovery. When researching his widely acclaimed book, "Love, Hope, Lyme: What Family Members, Partners, and Friends Who Love a Chronic Lyme Survivor Need to Know," Fred encountered many Lyme survivors and caregivers grappling with their faith. Some found comfort and commitment in their beliefs, while others experienced doubt. Even Fred faced a crisis of faith after a deeply personal loss, making this discussion particularly close to his heart. In Love, Hope, Lyme, Fred provides family members and friends with practical advice to support their loved ones battling chronic Lyme. For Lyme survivors, the book offers guidance on how to ask for support and cultivate resilience in relationships. If you or someone you love is affected by Lyme disease, this conversation is for you. Gain insights on finding strength, holding onto hope, and reconnecting with spirituality in the face of illness. The e-book version of Love, Hope, Lyme is always free for Lyme survivors—just reach out to Fred on Facebook or LinkedIn. To purchase the print version, visit Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/Love-Hope-Lyme-Partners-Survivor-ebook/dp/B0B9Q8LX7G/.

This is episode 40 of the Love, Hope, Lyme podcast. [NOTE: This podcast does not promote any specific medical treatment and should not be seen as a replacement for medical advice.] On today's episode, Fred brings on Sami Kirschbaum of the Lyme Resilience Collective to discuss brain spotting and other ways to deal with the trauma that often comes with chronic disease. They discuss how to handle shame and grief that often come with the loss. Sami took Fred through a brain spotting session and they discuss how it might work for you.  When Fred was doing the research for his popular book “Love, Hope, Lyme: What Family Members, Partners, and Friends Who Love a Chronic Lyme Survivor Need to Know,” he was ignorant of the sometimes perpetual traumas that chronic Lyme survivors might face throughout their healing journey. Many survivors have lost relationships, livelihoods, and joy. But, healing from the trauma is possible. Fred Diamond's popular book, "Love, Hope, Lyme: What Family Members, Partners, and Friends Who Love a Chronic Lyme Survivor Need to Know" offers those who love someone with persistent or chronic Lyme disease ideas and tips to support this beloved person. It also helps Lyme survivors know how to ask for support. If someone you love has been afflicted with Lyme disease, watch this podcast now. If you have Lyme disease, listen for ways to get the support you need. The e-version of Fred's book is always free for Lyme survivors. Just reach out to Fred on Facebook or LinkedIn. The print copy can be ordered at https://www.amazon.com/Love-Hope-Lyme-Partners-Survivor-ebook/dp/B0B9Q8LX7G/.

This is episode 39 of the Love, Hope, Lyme podcast. [NOTE: This podcast does not promote any specific medical treatment and should not be seen as a replacement for medical advice.] Fred Diamond's popular book, "Love, Hope, Lyme: What Family Members, Partners, and Friends Who Love a Chronic Lyme Survivor Need to Know" offers those who love someone with persistent or chronic Lyme disease ideas and tips to support this beloved person. It also helps Lyme survivors know how to ask for support. On today's episode, he discusses how to ensure you find the best doctor if you have chronic Lyme disease with ILADS president Dr. Amy Offutt. Lyme disease can be a complex and often misunderstood illness. For those dealing with it, finding a knowledgeable and compassionate doctor can be crucial to healing optimally. On today's Love, Hope, Lyme podcast, Dr. Amy Offutt, current president of the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society (ILADS), has spent her career educating doctors and treating patients with chronic Lyme disease. In this podcast, we explore her ideas for Lyme disease survivors on finding the right medical doctor. When Fred was doing the research for his popular book “Love, Hope, Lyme: What Family Members, Partners, and Friends Who Love a Chronic Lyme Survivor Need to Know,” he did not know there were challenges educating medical professionals to treat and care for Lyme disease survivors. If someone you love has been afflicted with Lyme disease, watch this podcast now. If you have Lyme disease, listen for ways to get the support you need. The e-version of Fred's book is always free for Lyme survivors. Just reach out to Fred on Facebook or LinkedIn. The print copy can be ordered at https://www.amazon.com/Love-Hope-Lyme-Partners-Survivor-ebook/dp/B0B9Q8LX7G/.

This is episode 38 of the Love, Hope, Lyme podcast. [NOTE: This podcast does not promote any specific medical treatment and should not be seen as a replacement for medical advice.] Fred Diamond's popular book, "Love, Hope, Lyme: What Family Members, Partners, and Friends Who Love a Chronic Lyme Survivor Need to Know" offers those who love someone with persistent or chronic Lyme disease ideas and tips to support this beloved person. It also helps Lyme survivors know how to ask for support. On today's episode, he catches up with Lyme survivor and advocate Olivia Goodreau from the LivLyme Foundation. They discuss how she created the foundation when SHE WAS 12 years old. They also discuss her advocacy and recovery journey that she shared in her book "But She Looks Fine." Olivia discussed her journey of meeting with dozens of doctors until she received the proper treatment to recover from Lyme disease and its coinfections. Now a college student at UCLA, she also talked about her new Tick Tracker app and how it can help people stay clear of ticks. When Fred was doing the research for his popular book “Love, Hope, Lyme: What Family Members, Partners, and Friends Who Love a Chronic Lyme Survivor Need to Know,” he didn't know how Lyme disease affected children and teenagers and the struggle they face in recovery. Olivia's story is unique and an example of how Lyme disease survivors need to be their own advocates and can also help thousands of other find peace. If someone you love has been afflicted with Lyme disease, watch this podcast now. If you have Lyme disease, listen for ways to get the support you need. The e-version of Fred's book is always free for Lyme survivors. Just reach out to Fred on Facebook or LinkedIn. The print copy can be ordered at https://www.amazon.com/Love-Hope-Lyme-Partners-Survivor-ebook/dp/B0B9Q8LX7G/.

This is episode 37 of the Love, Hope, Lyme podcast. [NOTE: This podcast does not promote any specific medical treatment and should not be seen as a replacement for medical advice.] Fred Diamond's popular book, "Love, Hope, Lyme: What Family Members, Partners, and Friends Who Love a Chronic Lyme Survivor Need to Know" offers those who love someone with persistent or chronic Lyme disease ideas and tips to support this beloved person. It also helps Lyme survivors know how to ask for support. On today's episode, we discuss Alpha Gal Syndrome, a tick-borne disease that caused red meat allergies, Lyme testing updates, and new treatments in the works. His guests are Global Lyme Alliance CEO Laura MacNeill and then GLA Chief Scientific Officer Tim Sellati. They discuss the work GLA is doing to develop better diagnostics, tests and treatment for tick-borne diseases including Lyme and the coinfections Bartonella and Babesiosis. They discussed work they are funding with Dr. Brandon Jutras at Northwestern University and other research projects in the Lyme and chronic illness world. When Fred was doing the research for his popular book “Love, Hope, Lyme: What Family Members, Partners, and Friends Who Love a Chronic Lyme Survivor Need to Know,” he was ignorant about the work happening at universities to find better diagnostics, treatment, and mental health solutions for the millions of chronic Lyme disease survivors around the globe. If someone you love has been afflicted with Lyme disease, watch this podcast now. If you have Lyme disease, listen for ways to get the support you need. The e-version of Fred's book is always free for Lyme survivors. Just reach out to Fred on Facebook or LinkedIn. The print copy can be ordered at https://www.amazon.com/Love-Hope-Lyme-Partners-Survivor-ebook/dp/B0B9Q8LX7G/.

This is episode 36 of the Love, Hope, Lyme podcast. [NOTE: This podcast does not promote any specific medical treatment and should not be seen as a replacement for professional medical advice.] Fred Diamond's internationally acclaimed book, "Love, Hope, Lyme: What Family Members, Partners, and Friends Who Love a Chronic Lyme Survivor Need to Know" offers those who love someone with persistent or chronic Lyme ideas and tips to support this beloved person. It also helps Lyme survivors know how to ask for support. On today's episode, Fred interviews Michelle McKinzie, a licensed integrative therapist with specialized training in integrative medicine for mental health professionals. She supports professional women grappling with chronic Lyme disease to help them manage the overwhelming stress, isolation, and challenges that come with the disease so they can confidently advocate for themselves, boost their energy, and effectively navigate their medical treatments. Fred said that after speaking or messaging thousands of chronic Lyme survivors, he learned that maintaining life balance could be very difficult. He addresses this in his book and delves deep on this topic with his guest. If someone you love has been afflicted with Lyme disease, watch this podcast now. If you have Lyme disease, listen for ways to get the support you need. The e-version of Fred's book is always free for Lyme survivors. Just reach out to Fred on Facebook or LinkedIn. The print copy can be ordered at https://www.amazon.com/Love-Hope-Lyme-Partners-Survivor-ebook/dp/B0B9Q8LX7G/.    

This is episode 35 of the Love, Hope, Lyme podcast. Fred Diamond's internationally-acclaimed book, "Love, Hope, Lyme: What Family Members, Partners, and Friends Who Love a Chronic Lyme Survivor Need to Know" offers those who love someone with persistent or chronic Lyme ideas and tips to support this beloved person. It also helps Lyme survivors know how to ask for support. On today's episode, Fred interviews Dr. Mo Elamir from the Aviv Clinic to discuss hyperbaric oxygen therapy for chronic Lyme disease. According to the Aviv Clinic, Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) is a medical treatment that involves breathing 100% pure oxygen in a pressurized HBOT suite (often called a hyperbaric oxygen chamber). This process increases oxygen levels in the body 10–15 times higher than normal, and has been long-proven to speed up the body's healing and rejuvenation abilities. After speaking or messaging with thousands of chronic Lyme survivors, Fred realized how many were desperate to seek medical or alternative treatments that would ease the horrific symptoms that they would experience. HBOT is one that has come up ofter and on this show, he goes deep with Dr. Mo to understand how it may help. If someone you love has been afflicted with Lyme disease, watch this podcast now. If you have Lyme disease, listen for ways to get the support you need. The e-version of Fred's book is always free for Lyme survivors. Just reach out to Fred on Facebook or LinkedIn. The print copy can be ordered at https://www.amazon.com/Love-Hope-Lyme-Partners-Survivor-ebook/dp/B0B9Q8LX7G/.    

This is episode 34 of the Love, Hope, Lyme podcast. Fred Diamond's popular book, "Love, Hope, Lyme: What Family Members, Partners, and Friends Who Love a Chronic Lyme Survivor Need to Know" offers those who love someone with persistent or chronic Lyme ideas and tips to support this beloved person. It also helps Lyme survivors know how to ask for support. On today's episode, Fred interviews Dr. Neil Nathan to discuss his new book "The Sensitive Patient's Healing Guide: Top Experts Offer New Insights and Treatments for Environmental Toxins, Lyme Disease, and Emfs." When Fred was first discovering the trauma related to tick-borne diseases, one of the first books he read was Dr. Nathan's classic "Toxic: Heal Your Body from Mold Toxicity, Lyme Disease, Multiple Chemical Sensitivities, and Chronic Environmental Illness." It helped him understand how difficult mold allergies can be to treat and how much interplay there is with Lyme disease. Dr. Nathan discussed many of the complications sensitive patients go through in finding treatments to get healthy. Fred digs deep so that Lyme survivors can find some peace and suggestions on how to get treatment, and, as he always does, how those who love and want to support someone they love with Lyme disease can support them. If someone you love has been afflicted with Lyme disease, watch this podcast now. If you have Lyme disease, listen for ways to get the support you need. The e-version of Fred's book is always free for Lyme survivors. Just reach out to Fred on Facebook or LinkedIn. The print copy can be ordered at https://www.amazon.com/Love-Hope-Lyme-Partners-Survivor-ebook/dp/B0B9Q8LX7G/.

This is episode 33 of the Love, Hope, Lyme podcast. Fred Diamond's popular book, "Love, Hope, Lyme: What Family Members, Partners, and Friends Who Love a Chronic Lyme Survivor Need to Know" offers those who love someone with persistent or chronic Lyme ideas and tips to support this beloved person. It also helps Lyme survivors know how to ask for support. On today's episode, Fred interviews patient-centered healthcare advocate Bruce Alan Fries. It's incredible that Lyme and other tick-borne diseases have political implications. For scores, entities such as the CDC and the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) refused to acknowledge that chronic Lyme disease even existed and recommended minimal treatment protocols that, in many cases, did not even come close to treating the diseases. Bruce discussed some of the political initiatives he created or participated in to bring more government awareness of these troubling diseases. If someone you love has been afflicted with Lyme disease, watch this podcast now. If you have Lyme disease, listen for ways to get the support you need. The e-version of Fred's book is always free for Lyme survivors. Just reach out to Fred on Facebook or LinkedIn. The print copy can be ordered at https://a.co/d/ifi9Wne.

This is episode 32 of the Love, Hope, Lyme podcast. Fred Diamond's popular book, "Love, Hope, Lyme: What Family Members, Partners, and Friends Who Love a Chronic Lyme Survivor Need to Know" offers those who love someone with persistent or chronic Lyme ideas and tips to support this beloved person. It also helps Lyme survivors know how to ask for support. On today's episode, Fred interviews Dr. Krzysztof (Chris) Majdyło of the St. Luke's Center in Gdańsk, Poland on the challenges of treating tick-borne illness patients across Europe. He discusses what Lyme looks like in Europe and offers some strategies on treatment he provides at his medical facility. Lyme disease and its co-infections are challenging to treat anywhere around the globe. He gives his perspective on what Lyme survivors might want to consider. He also discusses why he has committed his practice to tick-borne diseases. If someone you love has been afflicted with Lyme disease, watch this podcast now. If you have Lyme disease, listen for ways to get the support you need. The e-version of Fred's book is always free for Lyme survivors. Just reach out to Fred on Facebook or LinkedIn. The print copy can be ordered at https://www.amazon.com/Love-Hope-Lyme-Partners-Survivor-ebook/dp/B0B9Q8LX7G/.

This is episode 31 of the Love, Hope, Lyme podcast. Fred Diamond's popular book, "Love, Hope, Lyme: What Family Members, Partners, and Friends Who Love a Chronic Lyme Survivor Need to Know" offers those who love someone with persistent or chronic Lyme ideas and tips to support this beloved person. It also helps Lyme survivors know how to ask for support. On today's episode, Fred and the leaders of the tick-borne disease community builder Generation Lyme (Gen Lyme) discuss how being a part of a caring and supportive community can help Lyme survivors heal. Gen Lyme offers numerous meetup groups that bring Lyme survivors with common demographics together to discuss treatment options, support needs, and general empathetic care. Lyme disease can be very challenging and the supportive communities they provide can be life changing. The leaders Jennifer Hoffman, Jesse Ruben, and Brooke Stoddard also discuss their personal journeys. If someone you love has been afflicted with Lyme disease, watch this podcast now. If you have Lyme disease, listen for ways to get the support you need. The e-version of Fred's book is always free for Lyme survivors. Just reach out to Fred on Facebook or LinkedIn. The print copy can be ordered at https://www.amazon.com/Love-Hope-Lyme-Partners-Survivor-ebook/dp/B0B9Q8LX7G/.

This is episode 30 of the Love, Hope, Lyme podcast. Fred Diamond's popular book, "Love, Hope, Lyme: What Family Members, Partners, and Friends Who Love a Chronic Lyme Survivor Need to Know" offers those who love someone with persistent or chronic Lyme ideas and tips to support this beloved person. It also helps Lyme survivors know how to ask for support. On today's episode, we discuss the stressors Lyme disease survivors frequently deal with when the Lyme bacteria and parasites enter the brain. Dr. Diane Mueller discusses trauma response, root cause discovery, and mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS). Learn about the 2nd edition of her book "It's Not in Your Mind" here. We also discuss the challenges mold will cause Lyme survivors. When Fred was doing the research for his popular book “Love, Hope, Lyme: What Family Members, Partners, and Friends Who Love a Chronic Lyme Survivor Need to Know,” he had no idea there how many stressors there were that made it a challenge to treat Lyme disease. If someone you love has been afflicted with Lyme disease, watch this podcast now. If you have Lyme disease, listen for ways to get the support you need. The e-version of Fred's book is always free for Lyme survivors. Just reach out to Fred on Facebook or LinkedIn. The print copy can be ordered at https://www.amazon.com/Love-Hope-Lyme-Partners-Survivor-ebook/dp/B0B9Q8LX7G/.

This is episode 29 of the Love, Hope, Lyme podcast. Fred Diamond's popular book, "Love, Hope, Lyme: What Family Members, Partners, and Friends Who Love a Chronic Lyme Survivor Need to Know" offers those who love someone with persistent or chronic Lyme ideas and tips to support this beloved person. It also helps Lyme survivors know how to ask for support. On today's episode, we discuss the challenges that tick bite parasitic coinfections add to the diagnostic and treatment puzzle most Lyme disease survivors face. His guest is Global Lyme Alliance CEO Laura MacNeill. She discussed the work her organization is doing to develop better diagnostics, tests and treatment for the coinfections Bartonella and Babesiosis. MacNeill said that GLA is supporting Dr. Choukri Ben Mamoun at Yale in his research on a dual therapy approach using the antimalarials tafenoquine and atovaquone. She also discussed the Bartonella Discovery Project that is being done with Dr. Monica Embers at Tulane University, a specialist in Borrelia burgdorferi and Lyme disease. When Fred was doing the research for his popular book “Love, Hope, Lyme: What Family Members, Partners, and Friends Who Love a Chronic Lyme Survivor Need to Know,” he had no idea there were other diseases Lyme survivors had to worry about. If someone you love has been afflicted with Lyme disease, watch this podcast now. If you have Lyme disease, listen for ways to get the support you need. The e-version of Fred's book is always free for Lyme survivors. Just reach out to Fred on Facebook or LinkedIn. The print copy can be ordered at https://www.amazon.com/Love-Hope-Lyme-Partners-Survivor-ebook/dp/B0B9Q8LX7G/.

This is episode 28 of the Love, Hope, Lyme podcast. Fred Diamond's popular book, "Love, Hope, Lyme: What Family Members, Partners, and Friends Who Love a Chronic Lyme Survivor Need to Know" offers those who love someone with persistent or chronic Lyme ideas and tips to support this beloved person. It also helps Lyme survivors know how to ask for support. On today's bonus podcast, we feature one of our first episodes featuring a prominent Lyme doctor. Dr. Michael Karlfeldt, ND, Ph.D. is a Board Certified Naturopath (CTN®) with expertise in a wide variety of Naturopathic modalities and healing practices. he runs the Karlfeldt Center in Idaho. Tens of thousands of patients have sought his naturopathic expertise in his clinic in the more than 30 years that Dr. Karlfeldt has been practicing. Dr. Karlfeldt believes in the innate intelligence and healing power of the body and if properly supported spiritually, emotionally and nutritionally it can find its way back to health. When Fred was doing the research for his popular book “Love, Hope, Lyme: What Family Members, Partners, and Friends Who Love a Chronic Lyme Survivor Need to Know,” he had no idea how challenging it was to support someone you loved with chronic Lyme disease. Dr. Karlfeldt gives sound advice on the show. If someone you love has been afflicted with Lyme disease, watch this podcast now. If you have Lyme disease, listen for ways to get the support you need. The e-version of Fred's book is always free for Lyme survivors. Just reach out to Fred on Facebook or LinkedIn. The print copy can be ordered athttps://www.amazon.com/Love-Hope-Lyme-Partners-Survivor-ebook/dp/B0B9Q8LX7G/

This is episode 27 of the Love, Hope, Lyme podcast. Fred Diamond's popular book, "Love, Hope, Lyme: What Family Members, Partners, and Friends Who Love a Chronic Lyme Survivor Need to Know" offers those who love someone with persistent or chronic Lyme ideas and tips to support this beloved person. It also helps Lyme survivors know how to ask for support. On today's bonus podcast, we discuss the historic human rights challenges Lyme survivors have faced when seeking medical treatment. His guest Jenna Luché-Thayer is a former Senior Advisor to the US Government and the United Nations with more than 35 years' experience in 45 countries. Her expertise includes human rights and government transparency and accountability. Her achievements include shaping the World Health Organization's ICD-11 codes to recognize life threatening complications from Lyme, defining domestic violence as human rights abuse and initiating global human rights reporting on domestic violence, human trafficking and gender-based violence. She was part of the team that produced the peer-reviewed academic article "Medical Gaslighting and Lyme Disease: The Patient Experience." This article was featured in episode 26 of this podcast. When Fred was doing the research for his popular book “Love, Hope, Lyme: What Family Members, Partners, and Friends Who Love a Chronic Lyme Survivor Need to Know,” he had no idea how frequently Lyme survivors were being gaslighted by medical practitioners. He also had no idea that the human rights of those seeking treatment were being violated. If someone you love has been afflicted with Lyme disease, watch this podcast now. If you have Lyme disease, listen for ways to get the support you need. The e-version of Fred's book is always free for Lyme survivors. Just reach out to Fred on Facebook or LinkedIn. The print copy can be ordered at https://www.amazon.com/Love-Hope-Lyme-Partners-Survivor-ebook/dp/B0B9Q8LX7G/.

This is episode 26 of the Love, Hope, Lyme podcast. Fred Diamond's popular book, "Love, Hope, Lyme: What Family Members, Partners, and Friends Who Love a Chronic Lyme Survivor Need to Know" offers those who love someone with persistent or chronic Lyme ideas and tips to support this beloved person. It also helps Lyme survivors know how to ask for support. On today's podcast, Fred interviews the team behind the seminal report "Medical Gaslighting and Lyme Disease: The Patient Experience." When Fred was doing the research for his popular book “Love, Hope, Lyme: What Family Members, Partners, and Friends Who Love a Chronic Lyme Survivor Need to Know,” he had no idea how frequently Lyme survivors were being gaslighted by medical practitioners. Some of the people he spoke with said they had to go to dozens of doctors before they were finalizing, and authentically, diagnosed with Lyme disease. This interview, with academics and longtime Lyme disease advocates talk about the details in the report and what impact they expect the report to have. If someone you love has been afflicted with Lyme disease, watch this podcast now. If you have Lyme disease, listen for ways to get the support you need. The e-version of Fred's book is always free for Lyme survivors. Just reach out to Fred on Facebook or LinkedIn. The print copy can be ordered at https://www.amazon.com/Love-Hope-Lyme-Partners-Survivor-ebook/dp/B0B9Q8LX7G/.

This is episode 25 of the Love, Hope, Lyme podcast. Fred Diamond's popular book, "Love, Hope, Lyme: What Family Members, Partners, and Friends Who Love a Chronic Lyme Survivor Need to Know" offers those who love someone with persistent or chronic Lyme ideas and tips to support this beloved person. It also helps Lyme survivors know how to ask for support. On today's podcast, Fred interviews marine scientist Alayna Bellquist about how embracing nature, something many Lyme disease survivors are reluctant to do, reduced many of her anxieties and challenges with the disease. When Fred was doing the research for his popular book “Love, Hope, Lyme: What Family Members, Partners, and Friends Who Love a Chronic Lyme Survivor Need to Know,” he had no idea how traumatizing being out in nature could be for Lyme disease survivors. Even seeing a deer on the side of the road could be difficult. But some people have attributed embracing the nature they once loved as a way to heal. Alayna discussed on this Love, Hope, Lyme podcast how she was able to reduce her Lyme anxieties and challenges by fully embracing her love for sea and riding horses as critical to her recovery. If someone you love has been afflicted with Lyme disease, watch this podcast now. If you have Lyme disease, listen for ways to get the support you need. The e-version of Fred's book is always free for Lyme survivors. Just reach out to Fred on Facebook or LinkedIn. The print version is available on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/Love-Hope-Lyme-Partners-Survivor-ebook/dp/B0B9Q8LX7G/.

This is episode 24 of the Love, Hope, Lyme podcast. Fred Diamond's popular book, "Love, Hope, Lyme: What Family Members, Partners, and Friends Who Love a Chronic Lyme Survivor Need to Know" offers those who love someone with persistent or chronic Lyme ideas and tips to support this beloved person. It also helps Lyme survivors know how to ask for support. On today's podcast, Fred interviews Enid Haller, founder of the Lyme Center of Martha's Vineyard and associate producer of "The Quiet Epidemic." When Fred was researching his book, he was unaware that there were community builders, typically those who battled Lyme disease, and often their family members too, who then provided guidance, counseling, and other forms of support to the millions of Lyme and other tick-borne disease survivors around the globe. One such leader was Enid Haller who has played a leading and vocal roll in Lyme advocacy. On this show, Enid discusses: Why she created the Lyme Center of Martha's Vineyard. How her daughter, husband, and she sought treatment. Her role in advocating for Lyme support from the Federal Government. How she helped bring "The Quiet Epidemic" to market. If someone you love has been afflicted with Lyme disease, watch this podcast now. If you have Lyme disease, listen for ways to get the support you need. The e-version of Fred's book is always free for Lyme survivors. Just reach out to Fred on Facebook or LinkedIn. The print copy can be ordered at https://www.amazon.com/Love-Hope-Lyme-Partners-Survivor-ebook/dp/B0B9Q8LX7G/

This is episode 23 of the Love, Hope, Lyme podcast. Fred Diamond's popular book, "Love, Hope, Lyme: What Family Members, Partners, and Friends Who Love a Chronic Lyme Survivor Need to Know" offers those who love someone with persistent or chronic Lyme ideas and tips to support this beloved person. It also helps Lyme survivors know how to ask for support. On today's podcast, Fred interviews Ali from the Tick Chicks. When Fred was researching his book, he was unaware that there were community builders, typically those who have recovered from Lyme disease, who provided guidance, counseling, and other forms of support to the millions of Lyme and other tick-borne disease survivors around the globe. One such leader was Ali of the Tick Chicks. When Fred was researching information for his book, he discovered her "Lyme Time" podcast and listened to every episode, typically when he was walking on the beaches at Margate, New Jersey. On this show, Ali discusses: 1.  Her Antibiotic trial 2.  Surrendering to not chasing the bug and numbers 3.  Opening her mind to alternative healing 4.  Symptom relief:  supplements, extreme clean eating, rest, faith, baby steps (stretching, walking), eliminating humidity and elevation. 5.  Brain retraining, breathwork, vagus nerve health, a vision of total cellular health. If someone you love has been afflicted with Lyme disease, listen to this podcast now. If you have Lyme disease, listen for ways to get the support you need. The e-version of Fred's book is always free for Lyme survivors. Just reach out to Fred on Facebook or LinkedIn. The print copy can be ordered at https://www.amazon.com/Love-Hope-Lyme-Partners-Survivor-ebook/dp/B0B9Q8LX7G/.

This is episode 22 of the Love, Hope, Lyme podcast. Fred Diamond's popular book, "Love, Hope, Lyme: What Family Members, Partners, and Friends Who Love a Chronic Lyme Survivor Need to Know" offers those who love someone with persistent or chronic Lyme ideas and tips to support this beloved person. It also helps Lyme survivors know how to ask for support. On today's podcast, Fred interviews Dr. Shelley Ball, author of "Lyme Disease, Ticks and You." When Fred was researching his book, he was astounded to discover the neurological and cognitive effects that might happen when the Lyme bacteria and coinfection parasites cross the blood brain barrier. Shelley discusses why this happens and the impact of this on Lyme survivors. The effects can be harrowing, disturbing, and life-altering. Shelley also discusses how the diseases have become epidemic in eastern Canada. If someone you love has been afflicted with Lyme disease, listen to this podcast now. If you have Lyme disease, listen for ways to get the support you need. The e-version of Fred's book is always free for Lyme survivors. Just reach out to Fred on Facebook or LinkedIn. The print copy can be ordered at https://www.amazon.com/Love-Hope-Lyme-Partners-Survivor-ebook/dp/B0B9Q8LX7G/.

This is episode 21 of the Love, Hope, Lyme podcast. Fred Diamond's popular book, "Love, Hope, Lyme: What Family Members, Partners, and Friends Who Love a Chronic Lyme Survivor Need to Know" offers those who love someone with persistent or chronic Lyme ideas and tips to support this beloved person. It also helps Lyme survivors know how to ask for support. On today's podcast, Fred interviews Rachel Leland and Dorothy Leland, authors of "Finding Resilience: A Teen's Journey Through Lyme Disease." Rachel and Dorothy discuss their interactions with friends, the medical community, school administrators, and the global Lyme community, while learning about Lyme disease and how it was affecting Rachel during her formative years. It's a fascinating story of a young girl's journey to understand the impact of a mysterious disease that affects tens of millions around the globe, and how her mother, who has become a leading figure in the tick-borne illness community, struggled to learn what she needed to support her daughter. If someone you love has been afflicted with Lyme disease, listen to this podcast now. The e-version of Fred's book is always free for Lyme survivors. Just reach out to Fred on Facebook or LinkedIn. The print copy can be ordered at https://www.amazon.com/Love-Hope-Lyme-Partners-Survivor-ebook/dp/B0B9Q8LX7G/.

This is episode 20 of the Love, Hope, Lyme podcast. Fred Diamond's popular book, "Love, Hope, Lyme: What Family Members, Partners, and Friends Who Love a Chronic Lyme Survivor Need to Know" offers those who love someone with persistent or chronic Lyme ideas and tips to support this beloved person. It also helps Lyme survivors know how to ask for support. On today's podcast, Fred interviews Bonnie Crater, Co-Founder of the Center for Lyme Action. When Fred conducted the research for his book “Love, Hope, Lyme: What Family Members, Partners, and Friends Who Love a Chronic Lyme Survivor Need to Know,” he realized he had no idea of the political issues surrounding Lyme and other tick-borne diseases, and the lack of Federal Government funding the diseases received, compared to other diseases. On this week's Love, Hope, Lyme podcast, Bonnie discusses the history of Lyme disease funding advocacy and the strides that have been made in recent years. She also discusses the upcoming Virtual Fly-Ins, where Lyme disease advocates will have an opportunity to discuss the challenges behind the diseases with their elected officials. If someone you love has been afflicted with Lyme disease, listen to this podcast now. The e-version of Fred's book is always free for Lyme survivors. Just reach out to Fred on Facebook or LinkedIn. The print copy can be ordered at https://www.amazon.com/Love-Hope-Lyme-Partners-Survivor-ebook/dp/B0B9Q8LX7G/.

This is episode 19 of the Love, Hope, Lyme podcast. Fred Diamond's popular book, "Love, Hope, Lyme: What Family Members, Partners, and Friends Who Love a Chronic Lyme Survivor Need to Know" offers those who love someone with persistent or chronic Lyme ideas and tips to support this beloved person. It also helps Lyme survivors know how to ask for support. On today's podcast, Fred interviews Laura MacNeill, CEO of the Global Lyme Alliance. As Fred conducted the research for his book “Love, Hope, Lyme: What Family Members, Partners, and Friends Who Love a Chronic Lyme Survivor Need to Know,” he met thousands of Lyme disease advocates who helped him understand the global epidemic that is Lyme and tick-borne disease. On this week's Love, Hope, Lyme podcast, Laura discusses current developments in Lyme disease diagnostics, testing, treatment, and mental health solutions. If someone you love has been afflicted with Lyme disease, listen to this podcast now. The e-version of Fred's book is always free for Lyme survivors. Just reach out to Fred on Facebook or LinkedIn. The print copy can be ordered at https://www.amazon.com/Love-Hope-Lyme-Partners-Survivor-ebook/dp/B0B9Q8LX7G/.

This is episode 18 of the Love, Hope, Lyme podcast. Fred Diamond's popular book, "Love, Hope, Lyme: What Family Members, Partners, and Friends Who Love a Chronic Lyme Survivor Need to Know" offers those who love someone with persistent or chronic Lyme ideas and tips to support this beloved person. It also helps Lyme survivors know how to ask for support. On today's podcast, Fred interviews TJ Nelson, author of "Walk the Lyme: From Knocking on Death's Door to Building a Multimillion-Dollar Business." As Fred conducted the research for his book “Love, Hope, Lyme: What Family Members, Partners, and Friends Who Love a Chronic Lyme Survivor Need to Know,” he read dozens of books from medical practitioners and Lyme disease survivors. On this week's Love, Hope, Lyme podcast, TJ Nelson, a successful business owner, talks about his healing journey and how he was able to develop a successful business while battling Lyme disease. If someone you love has been afflicted with Lyme disease, listen to this podcast now. The e-version of Fred's book is always free for Lyme survivors. Just reach out to Fred on Facebook or LinkedIn. The print copy can be ordered at https://www.amazon.com/Love-Hope-Lyme-Partners-Survivor-ebook/dp/B0B9Q8LX7G/.

This is episode 17 of the Love, Hope, Lyme podcast. Fred Diamond's popular book, "Love, Hope, Lyme: What Family Members, Partners, and Friends Who Love a Chronic Lyme Survivor Need to Know" offers those who love someone with persistent or chronic Lyme ideas and tips to support this beloved person. It also helps Lyme survivors know how to ask for support. On this week's Love, Hope, Lyme podcast, Fred interviews successful sales trainer Lauren Bailey. Lauren was originally interviewed on Fred's Sales Game Changers Podcast about her successful career in sales training and consulting, all while battling chronic Lyme disease.  As Fred conducted the research for his book “Love, Hope, Lyme: What Family Members, Partners, and Friends Who Love a Chronic Lyme Survivor Need to Know,” he was shocked to learn how difficult it was to manage career while battling Lyme. Fatigue, anxiety, and pain often made it hard to work. Lauren talks about how she succeeded while treating her Lyme disease. If someone you love has been afflicted with Lyme disease, listen to this podcast now. The e-version of Fred's book is always free for Lyme survivors. Just reach out to Fred on Facebook or LinkedIn. The print copy can be ordered at https://www.amazon.com/Love-Hope-Lyme-Partners-Survivor-ebook/dp/B0B9Q8LX7G/.

This is episode 16 of the Love, Hope, Lyme podcast. Fred Diamond's popular book, "Love, Hope, Lyme: What Family Members, Partners, and Friends Who Love a Chronic Lyme Survivor Need to Know" offers those who love someone with persistent or chronic Lyme ideas and tips to support this beloved person. It also helps Lyme survivors know how to ask for support. On this week's Love, Hope, Lyme podcast, Dr. Thomas Levy, discusses the possibility of Vitamin C in the chronic Lyme survivor's treatment protocol. He's the author of 13 books including “The Hidden Epidemic” and “Curing the Incurable: Vitamin C, Infectious Diseases, and Toxins.” As Fred conducted the research for his book “Love, Hope, Lyme: What Family Members, Partners, and Friends Who Love a Chronic Lyme Survivor Need to Know,” he was saddened to learn how difficult the disease can be to treat. If you're a persistent Lyme survivor, you have probably spent a lot of time and energy trying to understand your options. If someone you love has been afflicted with Lyme disease, listen to this podcast now. The e-version of Fred's book is always free for Lyme survivors. Just reach out to Fred on Facebook or LinkedIn. The print copy can be ordered at https://www.amazon.com/Love-Hope-Lyme-Partners-Survivor-ebook/dp/B0B9Q8LX7G/.

This is episode 15 of the Love, Hope, Lyme podcast. Fred Diamond's popular book, "Love, Hope, Lyme: What Family Members, Partners, and Friends Who Love a Chronic Lyme Survivor Need to Know" offers those who love someone with persistent or chronic Lyme ideas and tips to support this beloved person. It also helps Lyme survivors know how to ask for support. On today's podcast, Fred interviews Susan Pogorzelski, author of "The Last Letter" and founder of the LymeBrave Foundation. As Fred conducted the research for his book “Love, Hope, Lyme: What Family Members, Partners, and Friends Who Love a Chronic Lyme Survivor Need to Know,” many persistent Lyme survivors shared how isolated they felt while healing. Many told him they felt abandoned by family and friends. On this week's Love, Hope, Lyme podcast, founder of the LymeBrave Foundation and author of “The Last Letter” Susan Pogorzelski shared the struggles she felt while healing and what steps she took to overcome them. If someone you love has been afflicted with Lyme disease, listen to this podcast now. The e-version of Fred's book is always free for Lyme survivors. Just reach out to Fred on Facebook or LinkedIn. The print copy can be ordered at https://www.amazon.com/Love-Hope-Lyme-Partners-Survivor-ebook/dp/B0B9Q8LX7G/.

This is episode 14 of the Love, Hope, Lyme podcast. Fred Diamond's popular book, "Love, Hope, Lyme: What Family Members, Partners, and Friends Who Love a Chronic Lyme Survivor Need to Know" offers those who love someone with persistent or chronic Lyme ideas and tips to support this beloved person. It also helps Lyme survivors know how to ask for support. On today's podcast, Fred interviews Nicole Bell, author of "What Lurks in the Woods." Something wasn't quite right when Nicole's husband Russ started forgetting things. He got lost, became enraged, and was harsh with the kids. And he could no longer be trusted with minor responsibilities. After visiting doctor after doctor to try to determine what was wrong, they were told it was “Alzheimer's,” but that didn't make sense. Nicole documents their journey through the medical minefield as they searched for answers and treatments. On the podcast, she encourages Lyme survivors and their loved ones to dig deeper, so they can find and treat the root causes of their disease before it's too late. If someone you love has been afflicted with Lyme disease, listen to this podcast now. The e-version of Fred's book is always free for Lyme survivors. Just reach out to Fred on Facebook or LinkedIn. The print copy can be ordered at https://www.amazon.com/Love-Hope-Lyme-Partners-Survivor-ebook/dp/B0B9Q8LX7G/.

This is episode 13 of the Love, Hope, Lyme podcast. Fred Diamond's popular book, "Love, Hope, Lyme: What Family Members, Partners, and Friends Who Love a Chronic Lyme Survivor Need to Know" offers those who love someone with persistent or chronic Lyme ideas and tips to support this beloved person. It also helps Lyme survivors know how to ask for support. On today's podcast, Fred interviews Lindsay Keys, co-director of the smash hit documentary "The Quiet Epidemic." The Quiet Epidemic was released in 2022 and provides an amazing perspective on the political issues concerning Lyme disease and the CDC's unsatisfactory history acknowledging that chronic Lyme even exists. On October 27, 2023, the CDC quietly added a page on its website that lists the bacteria that causes #Lymedisease as an infection that can cause chronic symptoms. On this show, we unpack what this really means. Is it the big deal that some think it is? Or not. If someone you love has been afflicted with Lyme disease, listen to this podcast now. The e-version of Fred's book is always free for Lyme survivors. Just reach out to Fred on Facebook or LinkedIn. The print copy can be ordered at https://www.amazon.com/Love-Hope-Lyme-Partners-Survivor-ebook/dp/B0B9Q8LX7G/.

This is episode 12 of the Love, Hope, Lyme podcast. Fred Diamond's popular book, "Love, Hope, Lyme: What Family Members, Partners, and Friends Who Love a Chronic Lyme Survivor Need to Know" offers those who love someone with persistent or chronic Lyme ideas and tips to support this beloved person. It also helps Lyme survivors know how to ask for support. On today's podcast, Fred interviews Dr. Daniel Kinderlehrer, author of “Recovery from Lyme Disease: The Integrative Medicine Guide to Diagnosing and Treating Tick-Borne Illness.” When Fred wrote his book “Love, Hope, Lyme: What Family Members, Partners and Friends Who Love a Chronic Lyme Survivor Need to Know,” he didn't even know the term "Lyme Literate Medical Doctor (LLMD)." In the course of his research for the book, he met many LLMDs and many of them chose to treat this disease after they or someone they were close with contracted the disease. Listen to his thoughts on what the typical Western medicine practitioner gets wrong and why it's historically been so challenging for Lyme survivors to get the best medical treatment. If someone you love has been afflicted with Lyme disease, listen to this podcast now. The e-version of Fred's book is always free for Lyme survivors. Just reach out to Fred on Facebook or LinkedIn. The print copy can be ordered at https://www.amazon.com/Love-Hope-Lyme-Partners-Survivor-ebook/dp/B0B9Q8LX7G/.

This is episode 11 of the Love, Hope, Lyme podcast. Fred Diamond's popular book, "Love, Hope, Lyme: What Family Members, Partners, and Friends Who Love a Chronic Lyme Survivor Need to Know" offers those who love someone with persistent or chronic Lyme ideas and tips to support this beloved person. It also helps Lyme survivors know how to ask for support. On today's podcast, Fred interviews Jessica Snajder of Partner in Lyme. Multiple people in her family are Lyme survivors. On this podcast, she discusses how they work together to support each other. When Fred wrote his book “Love, Hope, Lyme: What Family Members, Partners and Friends Who Love a Chronic Lyme Survivor Need to Know,” he was fortunate to meet many caring people who have created not-for-profit charities to help Lyme survivors either find funding for medical expenses, get doctors referrals, or simply provide emotional support when needed. Partner in Lyme exists to carry the burden of Lyme. It provides financial assistance to residents of Connecticut diagnosed with tick borne disease. Listen to her thoughts on her Lyme journey to recovery and how she has given back to the Lyme community that has supported her. If someone you love has been afflicted with Lyme disease, listen to this podcast now. The e-version of the book is always free for Lyme survivors. Just reach out to Fred on Facebook or LinkedIn. The print copy can be ordered here.

This is episode 10 of the Love, Hope, Lyme podcast. When Fred Diamond decided to learn more about the Lyme disease that afflicted someone he loved, his life changed. His popular book, "Love, Hope, Lyme: What Family Members, Partners, and Friends Who Love a Chronic Lyme Survivor Need to Know" offers those who love someone with persistent or chronic Lyme ideas and tips to support this beloved person. It also helps Lyme survivors know how to ask for support. The e-version of the book is always free for Lyme survivors. Just reach out to Fred on Facebook or LinkedIn. The print copy can be ordered here. On today's podcast, Fred interviews Kenzie Vath, recipient of the 2023 Global Lyme Alliance achievement award. When Fred wrote his book “Love, Hope, Lyme: What Family Members, Partners and Friends Who Love a Chronic Lyme Survivor Need to Know,” he was fortunate to meet many people who have given back to the Lyme community. Many have created not-for-profit charities or have supported existing ones to help Lyme survivors either find funding for medical expenses, get doctors referrals, or simply provide emotional support when needed. Listen to her thoughts on her Lyme journey to recovery and how she has given back to the Lyme community that has supported her. If someone you love has been afflicted with Lyme disease, listen to this podcast now.

This is episode 9 of the Love, Hope, Lyme podcast. When Fred Diamond decided to learn more about the Lyme disease that afflicted someone he loved, his life changed. His popular book, "Love, Hope, Lyme: What Family Members, Partners, and Friends Who Love a Chronic Lyme Survivor Need to Know" offers those who love someone with persistent or chronic Lyme ideas and tips to support this beloved person. It also helps Lyme survivors know how to ask for support. The e-version of the book is always free for Lyme survivors. Just reach out to Fred on Facebook or LinkedIn. The print copy can be ordered here. On today's podcast, Fred interviews Nicole Malachowski, former Air Force jet pilot and combat veteran, whose career was cut off when she contracted 5 tick-borne illnesses including Lyme disease. When Fred wanted to learn more about Lyme disease, he was shocked to find how many Lyme survivors could no longer work, due to the physical and mental challenges the disease brought on. Nicole was at the highest level of her career as one of only 75 female jet pilots. Her career ended when the disease took over her life. However, she has taken these lessons to the stage and has become a global speaker on getting past adversity. Her empathy with other chronic Lyme survivors makes her a critical role model for Lyme survivors trying to get their careers and lives to where they want them to be. Listen to her insights on how to grow while managing and treating this disease. If someone you love has been afflicted with Lyme disease, listen to this podcast now.

This is episode 8 of the Love, Hope, Lyme podcast. When Fred Diamond decided to learn more about the Lyme disease that afflicted someone he loved, his life changed. He read every book on Lyme, joined Facebook groups, attended webinars and podcasts and quickly realized that he knew hardly anything about what chronic or persistent Lyme disease survivors go through on a daily basis. His popular book, "Love, Hope, Lyme: What Family Members, Partners, and Friends Who Love a Chronic Lyme Survivor Need to Know" offers those who love someone with Lyme ideas and tips to support this beloved person. It also helps Lyme survivors know how to ask for support. The e-version of the book is always free for Lyme survivors. Just reach out to Fred on Facebook or LinkedIn. The print copy can be ordered here. On today's podcast, Fred interviews Jody Hudson, author of "My Promise to Alex." When Fred wanted to learn more about Lyme disease, he was shocked to find many parents who were caring for children afflicted with tick-borne illnesses. He met with many of them to learn about the challenges they faced finding answers about what was happening to their children. In many cases, the medical resources they went to couldn't help so they formed networks to find answers themselves. One person he met was Jody. In her book, Jody documented the years of struggles that she and her daughter faced. After Alex passed, Jody devoted her energy to helping others find anwers, hope, and medical solutions and created the Alex Hudson Lyme Foundation. Listen to her insights on how to support your children with tick-borne illnesses. If someone you love has been afflicted with Lyme disease, listen to this podcast now.