In this episode of Lyme and Beyond with Tanya, we interview Laura Indigo, a Lyme disease survivor who was infected a stunning four times. Laura shares her personal journey, starting from her initial infection at the age of 14, the long-term struggles with symptoms such as fatigue, brain fog, and balance issues, and her unique methods of management through diet and detoxification. Laura’s story highlights the complexities of living with Lyme disease, the importance of a holistic approach to treat...
Dec 04, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 32
In this episode of Lyme and Beyond with Tanya, we welcome Meghan Bradshaw, the government relations manager for the Center for Lyme Action. Meghan shares her harrowing personal journey with Lyme disease, from being misdiagnosed and bedridden to undergoing multiple surgeries and intensive treatments. Despite these challenges, Meghan found hope and purpose in patient advocacy. The episode highlights the importance of community support, mental health resources, and the power of turning pain into pu...
Nov 27, 2024•43 min•Ep. 31
In this episode of Lyme and Beyond with Tanya, we welcome husband and wife duo Chris and Kari to share their unique story of battling Lyme disease. Both unknowingly contracted the disease before meeting each other. Their journey includes initial symptoms, struggles with misdiagnosis, and eventually finding a functional medicine doctor who guided them to recovery. We discuss the importance of being one's own advocate, the challenges of Herxheimer reactions, and the significance of detoxification ...
Nov 20, 2024•51 min•Season 1Ep. 30
In this episode of Lyme and Beyond with Tanya, we sit down with my close friend Michelle, who supported me throughout my Lyme disease journey. We discuss the challenges faced not only by those suffering from Lyme but also by their loved ones. The conversation delves into the grieving process, the financial and emotional toll of chronic illness, and the often-overlooked journey of addiction. Michelle shares her personal battle with addiction, offering insights into the importance of support syste...
Nov 13, 2024•52 min•Season 1Ep. 29
In this episode of Lyme and Beyond with Tanya, we welcome nurse and transformational coach Kelly Howe, to discuss the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), commonly known as tapping. We delve into Kelly's journey from burnout as a bedside nurse to becoming a practitioner of EFT. The discussion highlights how EFT can help release emotional and physical stress, how it can be a useful tool for managing worries and trauma, and ways listeners can practice tapping themselves. With practical examples and ...
Nov 06, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 28
In this episode of Lyme and Beyond with Tanya, we speak with Jackie about her long and arduous 20-year battle with chronic Lyme disease. Jackie shares her personal journey, detailing how emotional trauma triggered her symptoms, her encounters with various Lyme literate doctors, and the treatments that led to multiple periods of remission. Despite setbacks, including the passing of two of her doctors, Jackie remained resilient and continued to fight for her health. She discusses the importance of...
Oct 30, 2024•45 min•Season 1Ep. 27
In this comprehensive episode of Lyme and Beyond with Tanya, we feature Anne's inspiring story of navigating the multifaceted challenges of Lyme disease, as she shares her personal experiences with symptoms, misdiagnoses, and the eventual relief of receiving a proper diagnosis. Our narrative highlights emotional and physical struggles, relationships, and the journey towards recovery through both medical and alternative healing practices. We delve into topics such as lifestyle changes, holistic h...
Oct 23, 2024•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 26
In this episode of Lyme and Beyond with Tanya, our guest, Kara, shares her intense and personal journey battling Lyme disease. From moving from city life to rural struggles, managing severe symptoms, to exploring various treatments like Lyme-N nebulization, the carnivore diet, and MineralsRX. Kara highlights her battles with severe symptoms, die-off reactions, and how a positive mindset and experimental treatments like brain retraining and mineral supplements, including Lyme-N and MineralsRX, pl...
Oct 16, 2024•48 min•Season 1Ep. 25
In this episode of Lyme and Beyond with Tanya, we interview Carol, who shares her harrowing journey with Lyme disease. Carol details her initial symptoms, the struggle with misdiagnoses, and her eventual decision to undergo specialized treatments at a clinic in Arizona. She also discusses the financial and emotional toll of Lyme disease, the significance of detoxing, and the support she received from her family. Carol's story is a powerful testament to resilience and hope for those battling chro...
Oct 09, 2024•40 min•Season 1Ep. 24
In this episode of Lyme and Beyond with Tanya, we are joined by Bonnie Crater from the Center for Lyme Action. Together we cover the importance of awareness and advocacy for Lyme disease, the impact of funding on research and treatment, and the role of the Center for Lyme Action in securing federal support. Bonnie shares the story behind the Bay Area Lyme Foundation and the Center for Lyme Action, highlighting major achievements and ongoing challenges. We also discuss how listeners can get invol...
Oct 02, 2024•40 min•Season 1Ep. 23
In this episode of 'Lyme and Beyond with Tanya,' I welcome my friend Ricky Wilson to discuss the profound impact of mindset during the Lyme disease journey. Ricky shares his personal story, highlighting the emotional and mental challenges of Lyme disease, his path to healing, and the importance of setting intentions and changing focus. Together we explore the power of thoughts, the role of emotional and mental health, and practical tips for reprogramming the mind towards healing. This is a great...
Sep 25, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 22
In this episode of Lyme and Beyond with Tanya, our guest Rich shares his compelling journey of overcoming Lyme disease, drug addiction, and personal trauma. Diagnosed with Lyme disease in December 2019 while in rehab, Rich details the challenging symptoms, his battles with addiction, family issues, and his path to holistic healing. He discusses the importance of mindset, the role of fasting, diet changes, cold exposure, and breathwork in his recovery process. Rich emphasizes the significant impa...
Sep 18, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 21
In this new episode, we invite Debbie, a passionate advocate for Lyme disease, to share her powerful and emotional journey from being an energetic overachiever to battling severe and debilitating symptoms of Lyme disease. Debbie recounts her struggle with misdiagnoses, chronic pain, and overwhelming fatigue, as well as her eventual path to recovery through perseverance and a shift in mindset. This candid conversation highlights the importance of self-advocacy, mental resilience, and support with...
Sep 11, 2024•46 min•Season 1Ep. 20
In this episode of 'Lyme and Beyond with Tanya,' we have Dr. Amy Offutt with us. She's a medical doctor of Heart & Soul Integrative Medicine and the president of the International Lyme and Associated Disease Society (ILADS). Dr. Offutt shares insights into ILADS as a crucial resource for Lyme disease patients. Throughout the episode we discuss the importance of individualized treatment plans, the value of tracking symptoms, and the need for doctors to collaborate and expand their knowledge t...
Sep 04, 2024•43 min•Season 1Ep. 19
In this new episode of Lyme and Beyond with Tanya, Dr. Casey Kelley, the founder of Case Integrative Health , shares her personal journey with chronic illnesses like Lyme disease and POTS that inspired her career in integrative medicine. She discusses her college onset of symptoms, misdiagnosis, and eventual discovery of a holistic approach through med school. Dr. Kelley elaborates on her evolving treatment strategies, including her experiences with antibiotics, herbs, and IV therapies. She stre...
Aug 28, 2024•52 min•Season 1Ep. 18
In this episode of Lyme and Beyond with Tanya, we welcome Kenzie Vath, founder of Holistic Umbrella , to discuss her personal journey with Lyme disease. Beginning with symptoms in childhood and taking nearly 10 years for a diagnosis, Kenzie recounts her battle with mental health, the arduous treatments she underwent, and the eventual path to advocacy. She shares her purpose-driven mission to spread awareness and educate the public on Lyme disease through her book ' The Ignored Pandemic: Real Sto...
Aug 21, 2024•51 min•Season 1Ep. 17
In this episode of Lyme and Beyond with Tanya, we welcome our guest Ali, who shares her extensive journey battling Lyme disease. Ali recounts her initial experiences with misdiagnosis, her struggle with severe symptoms, and the treatments that eventually led to her recovery. She emphasizes the importance of medical education, awareness, and persistence. Alongside her personal story, Ali discusses her active role in the Lyme community, including her work with various Lyme organizations, fundraisi...
Aug 14, 2024•41 min•Season 1Ep. 16
In this episode of Lyme and Beyond with Tanya, we are joined by Ryan Syverson, who openly shares his transformative Lyme disease journey. A dedicated health practitioner with a mission to help people overcome complex chronic illnesses, such as Lyme disease, fibromyalgia, and mold illness. His personal journey from a competitive athlete to someone grappling with severe health challenges revealed to him the crucial need to address not only the physical but the emotional and spiritual dimensions of...
Aug 07, 2024•58 min•Ep. 15
In this episode of 'Lyme and Beyond with Tanya,' we talk with Stephen Davis, the developer of NIKKI, a bioenergetic wearable technology designed to promote cellular function and healing for Lyme disease and other illnesses. Stephen shares his personal journey of discovering his daughter’s Lyme disease diagnosis and the subsequent development of the NIKKI technology. The conversation delves into how NIKKI works, its benefits, and how it differentiates from other frequency devices. Stephen also di...
Jul 31, 2024•51 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Welcome to a new episode of Lyme and Beyond with Tanya! Join us for an emotional and insightful episode as my good friend, Andi Hembroff, shares her harrowing journey dealing with mold exposure and Lyme disease. From mysterious symptoms to living in a tent with her young children, Andi's story is one of resilience, vulnerability, and determination. She dives deep into the effects of environmental illness, the struggles of finding proper diagnosis and treatment, and the importance of advocacy and...
Jul 24, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 13
In this episode of Lyme and Beyond with Tanya, we welcome Fred Diamond, the author of " Love, Hope, Lyme: What Family Members, Partners, and Friends Who Love a Chronic Lyme Survivor Need to Know ". Though Fred himself hasn't battled Lyme disease, he has become a staunch advocate after a loved one faced this challenging illness. Fred shares his journey of supporting someone through Lyme disease, the challenges faced, and the importance of emotional healing. We discuss the global impact of Lyme di...
Jul 17, 2024•54 min•Season 1Ep. 12
In this powerful episode of Lyme and Beyond with Tanya, we sit down with Jared to discuss his harrowing yet inspirational journey with Lyme disease. Jared shares the physical and emotional toll the disease has taken on his life, from losing his fighting career and business to battling severe symptoms and multiple misdiagnoses. He also delves into the various treatments he has tried, including a game-changing bee venom therapy. Jared's story serves as a beacon of hope and resilience for anyone gr...
Jul 10, 2024•53 min•Season 1Ep. 11
In this new episode of Lyme and Beyond with Tanya, we welcome guest Kerri Simpson, Owner of The Well Nut , Naturopathic Doctor (trained in Herbalism, Aromatherapy, Homeopathy and more), Quantum Reflex Analysis Practitioner, and Lyme disease survivor. After recovering from chronic Lyme disease through naturopathic practices and lifestyle changes, Kerri became very passionate about sharing what she's learned. Now, through her journey, Kerri provides insights into Lyme disease treatment, sharing bo...
Jul 03, 2024•59 min•Season 1Ep. 10
In this engaging episode of Lyme and Beyond with Tanya, we welcome Emily, a Lyme disease conqueror who shares her inspirational journey of diagnosis, struggles, and ultimate triumph. Emily discusses her early life, the impact of Lyme on her family, various treatments she underwent, including a transformative holistic approach involving Betaine HCL. The conversation delves into the emotional and mental aspects of battling Lyme disease and emphasizes the importance of hope, faith, and the communit...
Jun 26, 2024•54 min•Season 1Ep. 9
In this episode, we interview Dr. Alice Honican, a Doctor of Naturopathy, Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Licensed Acupuncturist, and Bioenergetic Practitioner at Longevity Health Center in Roswell, GA., who follows in the footsteps of her father, a pioneer in the field. Dr. Honican delves into her background, influenced by her parents' holistic lifestyle and medical practices, and explains her journey into naturopathic medicine and traditional Chinese medicine. Some of the key topics di...
Jun 19, 2024•48 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Today on Lyme and Beyond with Tanya, we welcome Michelle Meadow Love, a Lyme disease survivor, who shares her inspirational journey from years of misdiagnosis and chronic illness to healing and wellness. Michelle discusses her extensive history of unexplained health issues, the impact of misdiagnoses, and her eventual discovery of Lyme disease in herself and her daughters. She details the various treatments that worked for her, including yoga, meditation, natural remedies, and full extract canna...
Jun 12, 2024•41 min•Season 1Ep. 7
In this new episode, I have my dear friend with me, Dr. Jon Harmon, and we discuss the transformative role of GHK copper peptides in battling Lyme disease. Today I share my arduous 13-year journey with Lyme and how reaching remission often left me with persistent chronic pain and other symptoms. Dr. Harmon elaborates on his personal and professional experiences with GHK copper peptides, underscoring its benefits for brain health, immunity, detoxification, and overall vitality. We delve into the ...
Jun 05, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 6
In this new episode of Lyme and Beyond with Tanya, we welcome Kris Newby, an award-winning medical science writer and the senior producer of the Lyme disease documentary UNDER OUR SKIN, which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival and was a 2010 Oscar semifinalist. Her book BITTEN won three international book awards for journalism and narrative nonfiction. She has two engineering degrees and has worked as a science/technology writer for Stanford Medical School, Apple, and other Silicon Valley co...
May 29, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 5
In another compelling episode of Lyme and Beyond with Tanya, our guest Nathan delves into his personal health journey, tackling Lyme disease, severe insomnia, and autoimmune conditions with pioneering approaches. Nathan talks to us about his initial battle with Lyme following a vacation, the diagnostic challenges he faced, and the variety of treatments he explored, including disulfiram and herbal protocols. He shares a breakthrough in managing his chronic insomnia through a unique lateral eye mo...
May 22, 2024•58 min•Season 1Ep. 4
In this new episode of Lyme and Beyond with Tanya, we talk with Dr. Bill Rawls, founder of Vital Plan and a previous guest renowned for his work within the Lyme community. Both having battled Lyme ourselves, we debunk the misconception of it being a "rich person's disease" by addressing the financial challenges it commonly entails. We emphasize the importance of self-advocacy, holistic approaches to treatment, and debunking expensive, unnecessary procedures. Dr. Rawls presents his philosophy on ...
May 15, 2024•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 3
