In this episode of Lyme and Beyond with Tanya, we welcome Holly Metzger, who shares her compelling journey of battling Lyme disease. Holly details her misdiagnosis, the decision to switch from traditional western medicine to holistic health, and the transformative impact of a positive mindset on her healing process. She highlights the importance of detoxing, muscle testing, and her experiences with the Cowden protocol. Holly also discusses the financial and emotional challenges faced during her ...
Jul 02, 2025•53 min•Season 1Ep. 62
In this episode of Lyme and Beyond with Tanya, we sit with Kelli Durrance, who shares insights on breathwork, grounding, the circadian rhythm, and sound therapy as effective and often free methods to support the body's natural healing pathways. Personal anecdotes and practical advice aim to provide hope, inspiration, and actionable tips for anyone dealing with chronic illness. The focus is on the nervous system's crucial role in the healing journey of Lyme disease sufferers. Today's conversation...
Jun 25, 2025•57 min•Season 1Ep. 61
In this episode of Lyme and Beyond with Tanya, we sit with Karen, who recounts her journey from the initial tick bite in 2019 and the challenges she faced in receiving a proper diagnosis and treatment. Karen elaborates on the difficulties of dealing with symptoms and the financial strain of various treatments, including Lyme literate doctors, holistic approaches, and the Lymestop clinic. She shares her experiences with different diagnostic and treatment methods, the importance of mindset, diet, ...
Jun 18, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 60
In this episode of Lyme and Beyond with Tanya, we are joined by Tim Montag PA from New Hope Wellness to discuss Supportive Oligo Nucleotide Therapy (SOT) for treating Lyme disease. Tim explains the process, effectiveness, and potential of SOT as a treatment option. We delve into the specifics of how SOT works by targeting the RNA of pathogens and silencing genes essential for their survival. The discussion also covers preparatory steps, possible Herxheimer reactions, the importance of biofilm bu...
Jun 11, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 59
Naturopath Anna Powers In this new episode of Lyme and Beyond with Tanya, we invite naturopath Anna Powers to discuss her personal experience with Lyme disease and her journey to recovery. Together, we explore approaches to healing, from naturopathic treatments and detox protocols to addressing brain health through brain mapping and neurofeedback. Anna shares practical tips on making detox pathways effective and supporting sensitive individuals, emphasizing the importance of celebrating small vi...
Jun 04, 2025•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 58
In this episode of Lyme and Beyond with Tanya, we sit with Holly, who shares her inspiring and emotional journey of overcoming Lyme disease. Starting from her initial unidentified tick bite, Holly recounts the long struggle with unrecognized symptoms, severe anxiety, medical gaslighting, and the eventual discovery of Lyme through persistent self-advocacy. Through a combination of functional medicine, herbal treatments, and holistic approaches, Holly discusses the various strategies that led to h...
May 28, 2025•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 57
In this episode of Lyme and Beyond with Tanya, we are joined by Pat, who shares his harrowing journey with Lyme disease and subsequent battle with addiction. Pat delves into the isolating nature of Lyme, shedding light on the emotional and physical toll it takes. He shares a pivotal moment when Colloidal Silver, a solution of microscopic silver particles in distilled water, helped him regain his health. Pat discusses his treatment regimen, the importance of detoxing, and his strategic use of col...
May 21, 2025•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 56
In this episode of Lyme and Beyond with Tanya, we welcome Founder of New Hope Wellness, Aimee Goodwin, to discuss her personal triumph over Lyme disease. Aimee shares her journey from misdiagnosis and suffering to finding effective treatment with Dr. Harris. Through her experience, she emphasizes the importance of holistic care, addressing both physical and emotional health in treating Lyme disease. We delve into various therapies, including antibiotics, herbals, and groundbreaking treatments li...
May 14, 2025•55 min•Season 1Ep. 55
In this episode of Lyme and Beyond with Tanya, we welcome a very special guest, my good friend Don. Since connecting via Facebook 2 years ago we have become great friends and it's been an honor to follow his journey and his true strength of resilience. This episode details Don's battle with Lyme disease, which started with a tick bite in his backyard in 2021. He recounts his experiences of dealing with the initial symptoms, receiving a dual diagnosis of Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fe...
May 07, 2025•1 hr 38 min•Season 1Ep. 54
In this episode of Lyme and Beyond with Tanya, we delve into Morgellons—a lesser-known but critical aspect of Lyme disease. Today we're joined by special guest Jeremy, who reveals his experiences and struggles with Morgellons. We shed light on the harsh realities of living with this condition, discuss the importance of finding the right healthcare providers, and highlight the pervasive misinformation in support groups. Jeremy explains the connection between Lyme disease and Morgellons, the physi...
Apr 30, 2025•58 min•Season 1Ep. 53
In this episode of Lyme and Beyond with Tanya, we interview Craig about his intense battle with Lyme disease. Craig recounts his journey from experiencing severe symptoms, including facial paralysis and severe joint pain, to navigating the complex healthcare system in Canada. He shares how he went from an initial misdiagnosis to finally being treated for Lyme disease with the help of a naturopath. Throughout his tale, Craig details various treatments he tried, the significant support from his fa...
Apr 23, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 52
In this new episode of Lyme and Beyond with Tanya, we welcome Katherine Benson to share her compelling journey of battling Lyme disease. Katherine recounts her initial experience with tick bites during a hike in Missouri, leading to symptoms that she initially dismissed. Struggling through overwhelming fatigue, emotional turmoil, and mysterious physical symptoms, she was finally diagnosed with Lyme disease, Bartonella, and mold illness. Under the guidance of Dr. Summer White, Katherine underwent...
Apr 16, 2025•49 min•Season 1Ep. 51
In this episode of Lyme and Beyond with Tanya, we speak with Cathy about her long and arduous journey to a Lyme disease diagnosis after initially being diagnosed with cancer in 2016. Cathy details her experience dealing with persistent and mysterious symptoms that baffled doctors. She recounts her struggles with various treatments, including powerful antibiotics, hyperthermia, and specialized care both in the United States and abroad. Her journey highlights the importance of perseverance, self-a...
Apr 09, 2025•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 50
In this episode of Lyme and Beyond with Tanya, we welcome Brad Pitzele who shares his personal journey with Lyme disease. Starting from kindergarten, Brad recounts his extensive search for a diagnosis and effective treatment. The discussion highlights the limitations and frustrations with traditional treatments, leading Brad to discover and innovate his own Exercise with Oxygen Therapy (EWOT) system. Brad explains the science behind EWOT and its benefits, particularly for those suffering from ch...
Apr 02, 2025•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 49
In this brand new episode of Lyme and Beyond with Tanya, we welcome Heather Hale, who shares her profound journey battling Lyme disease. Heather, a former bodybuilder, tells us how her life was dramatically altered by the disease, which she suspects began in her teenage years. After ineffective traditional treatments and severe allergic reactions to medications, Heather embraced alternative therapies, including the Gerson Therapy and intermittent hypoxia therapy (IHT), which she credits for her ...
Mar 26, 2025•46 min•Season 1Ep. 48
In this episode of Lyme and Beyond with Tanya, we interview Alana about her harrowing journey with Lyme disease. Alana discusses her initial tick bite at age six, years of undiagnosed symptoms, and eventual Lyme diagnosis. She details the challenges and treatments she underwent, including the impact on her children, who also showed symptoms of Lyme. Alana’s story also highlights her transition to a healthier lifestyle, leading her to open Mama Alana's Pantry a gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free, ...
Mar 19, 2025•48 min•Season 1Ep. 47
In this new episode of Lyme and Beyond with Tanya, we welcome Dr. Armin Schwarzbach, founder of Armin Labs in Augsburg, Germany. The discussion revolves around the complexities of Lyme disease, co-infections, and misdiagnoses often associated with tick-borne illnesses. Dr. Armin shares his extensive medical background, including his studies and experiences in various medical fields. We delve into the importance of proper diagnosis, the limitations of current medical education, and the role of ch...
Mar 12, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 46
In this episode of Lyme and Beyond with Tanya, we welcome Ninon Tantet, a strong advocate and survivor of Lyme disease. Ninon shares her personal journey living with Lyme disease, from initial symptoms and misdiagnoses to effective treatments and eventual recovery. She discusses her use of Kratom and stem cell therapy, which significantly improved her condition. Additionally, we both emphasize the importance of advocacy, support networks, and the need for better testing and treatment funding for...
Mar 05, 2025•40 min•Season 1Ep. 45
In this new episode of Lyme and Beyond with Tanya, Dr. Daniel Cameron, a member of ILADS and an author, shares his insights on navigating Lyme disease. Dr. Cameron discusses his journey from a farm in Minnesota to becoming a dementia specialist and how he arrived in the Lyme treatment community. He emphasizes the importance of hope, individualized care, and common-sense approaches to Lyme disease treatment, focusing on the balance between antibiotics and patient-specific needs. The dialogue also...
Feb 26, 2025•56 min•Season 1Ep. 44
Join us on Lyme and Beyond with Tanya as we welcome Lowell Miller, author of ' Lyme with a Twist ', to discuss his intense and lengthy battle with Lyme disease. Lowell shares his personal journey from being bitten in 1982 to living with severe symptoms and being dismissed by doctors. Despite years of struggle and inadequate treatments, eventually, Lowell finds relief using botanical remedies like Cryptolepis and Japanese Knotweed by The Montana Farmacy. He emphasizes the importance of sleep, hea...
Feb 19, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 43
In this episode of Lyme and Beyond with Tanya, we welcome Nicole Bell, CEO of Galaxy Diagnostics and bestselling, award winning author, who shares the poignant story of her husband's battle with Lyme disease. When he became chronically ill, she took on her most challenging roles yet: caregiver and medical proxy. The discussion sheds light on the complexities of diagnosing tick-borne diseases, the deficiencies of traditional testing methods, and the advancements being made at Galaxy Diagnostics ....
Feb 12, 2025•52 min•Season 1Ep. 42
In this episode of Lyme and Beyond with Tanya, we welcome Crystal Flaman, who shares her journey battling Lyme disease. We cover various aspects of Lyme treatment, focusing heavily on the importance of mindset and alternative therapies. Crystal delves into her experience with hyperthermia treatment, which she credits as a game changer in her recovery. We emphasize the significance of hope, empowerment, and finding personal meaning in the struggle with Lyme disease. We also discuss the emotional ...
Feb 05, 2025•1 hr 19 min•Season 1Ep. 41
In this episode of Lyme and Beyond with Tanya, we interview KJ, who shares her intense 16-year battle with Lyme disease. KJ delves deep into her personal journey, starting from her life as a perfectionist businesswoman to the physical, emotional, and financial toll Lyme took on her. She recounts her struggle to find a diagnosis, the impact on her family, and her eventual path to treatment with a naturopath. The conversation highlights the importance of finding a 'why' to keep fighting, consideri...
Jan 29, 2025•52 min•Season 1Ep. 40
In this episode of Lyme and Beyond with Tanya, we dive into a compelling conversation with Dannie Cade, who shares her journey of overcoming both Lyme disease and breast cancer. Dannie highlights the correlation between Lyme and cancer, emphasizing the importance of holistic approaches in healing. She describes her initial Lyme symptoms, her struggle to get an accurate diagnosis, and the challenges she faced in treatment. The discussion expands on the significance of daily detoxing, identifying ...
Jan 22, 2025•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 39
In this episode of Lyme and Beyond with Tanya, our special guest Anna Brennan shares the challenging and inspirational story of battling Lyme disease within her family, particularly with her four children. Anna discusses the complexities of becoming an advocate not only for herself but for her kids, including recognizing symptoms, facing misdiagnoses, and finding effective treatments. Highlighting the critical role of a Lyme literate physician and the emotional journey through levels of caregive...
Jan 15, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 38
In this episode of Lyme and Beyond with Tanya, our guest Julian shares his incredible journey from being a passionate hockey player to battling the debilitating effects of Lyme disease. Julian describes how his symptoms began suddenly with heart palpitations and neurological issues, leading him down a long path of misdiagnoses and treatments. Discovering mold toxicity and chronic infections, Julian emphasizes the importance of holistic health approaches and emotional wellness in his healing jour...
Jan 08, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 37
In this episode of Lyme and Beyond with Tanya, we speak with Megan and her daughter Calleigh, a family profoundly affected by Lyme disease. Megan shares her long-standing battle with Lyme, which began after a stressful childhood move, alongside diagnoses that included Hashimoto's thyroiditis. She highlights the pivotal moment when a naturopath identified Lyme in her and her middle child, leading to treatment at LymeStop, which uses craniobiotic techniques to help the body recognize and correct i...
Jan 01, 2025•48 min•Season 1Ep. 36
In this episode of Lyme and Beyond with Tanya, we interview Gregg Kirk, a Lyme disease survivor, musician, and author of The Gratitude Curve . Gregg shares his personal journey with Lyme disease, starting from his move to Connecticut in 2000 and subsequent mysterious symptoms. He details his six-year struggle with antibiotics, various treatments, and eventual remission through herbal protocols like Cowden and CellCore. Gregg underscores the importance of mindset and holistic healing. He discusse...
Dec 25, 2024•52 min•Season 1Ep. 35
In this episode of Lyme and Beyond, I share my personal strategies for staying in remission and maintaining good health, especially during the stressful holiday season. I discuss the use of natural remedies such as cystus tea, Colloidal Silver, and various binders and minerals. I also highlight my experiences with parasite cleanses, detox protocols, and therapeutic tools including infrared biomats, ionic foot baths, red light therapy, and LifeWave patches. Additionally, I talk about the importan...
Dec 18, 2024•22 min•Season 1Ep. 34
In this episode of Lyme and Beyond with Tanya, we welcome Rabbi Melinda Bracha Bernstein, who shares her personal journey with Lyme disease, emotional healing, and spiritual growth. Bernstein discusses the impact of ancestral healing and the roadmap she developed to guide others through life's challenges. This conversation covers the importance of responsibility, openness to change, awareness, determination, manifestation, and allowing possibilities. We delve into spiritual practices and share p...
Dec 11, 2024•53 min•Season 1Ep. 33
