The Silver Lyming: Episode 73 with Dr. Geoffrey Dow
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Are you aware that ticks can spread more than Lyme? Sadly, they also possess the power to transmit a number of co-infections, one being babesiosis. This week's guest, Dr. Geoffrey Dow, is no stranger to understanding the wrath of this infection. He studies it extensively alongside malaria and dengue fever. After his daughter struggled with Lyme and tick-borne illnesses, Dr. Dow was compelled to co-found 60 Degrees Pharmaceuticals. His company has developed a drug to combat babesia called Arakoda, which kills all lifecycle stages of the parasite, similar to malaria treatment, and targets...
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The Silver Lyming: Episode 72 with Nicole Bell, CEO of Galaxy Diagnostics
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This episode will stick with me forever. Nicole has quite the story to share. I know this is a podcast about hope and this particular story is not all pleasant. Nicole unfortunately lost her partner to tick-borne illness, but she has turned some of that pain into helping others get a more timely and accurate diagnosis as a result of it. Nicole has become the CEO of Galaxy Diagnostics which is one of the labs I used while trying to regain my health. I am forever grateful to this lab for helping me get an accurate test and diagnosis. Please pay attention to Nicole's story so you can hopefully...
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The Silver Lyming: Episode 71 with Dr. Keith Ellis
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Do you ever wonder about the similarities between Lyme and long Covid? I know I certainly have. This week's guest, Dr. Keith Ellis, has spent a good portion of his research on understanding how long Covid works and potential therapies including developing a natural alternative to triple anticoagulant therapy. Dr. Ellis acknowledges the similarities between long Covid and Lyme, and we discuss whether the two overlap. I have often wondered if people who get long Covid may have Lyme that is already tapping their immune system and therefore the Covid is able to really set in. Take a listen as Dr....
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The Silver Lyming: Episode 70 with Dani Whitestone
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Talk about a powerhouse! Dani was referred to me by another show guest, Kara Truong, and I am incredibly grateful for the connection. Dani is a woman after my own heart with her recovery from mold and tick-borne illness, and her affinity for entrepreneurial work. She is a successful business owner and author of "The Brilliant Businesswoman: Your Guide to Entrepreneurial Success". Dani experienced a tick bite which she dismissed initially. Over time, however, she experienced a range of symptoms including flu-like symptoms, weight gain, and mysterious pains. She eventually felt a significant...
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The Silver Lyming: Episode 68 with Justin Weathers
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Justin is someone I was introduced to through the power of social media. He shares a lot of his healing journey on TikTok ("Surf the Storm") and is rather inspirational with his dedication to healing and moving forward, while maintaining a good attitude and level-headedness in his situation. Justin had been a land surveyor and suspects that is where he contracted his tick-borne infections. He has been experiencing symptoms for over 15 years but only received a diagnosis 5 years ago. He has experienced air hunger, panic attacks, stomach issues, heart palpitations, and migraines. He was told by...
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The Silver Lyming: Episode 69 with Dr. Bill Rawls, One of My Heroes
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I can't begin to tell you how exciting this interview was for me. I love all my guests, and Dr. Rawls is no exception. He was one of the very first people I listened to when I was first diagnosed, and his story gave me so much HOPE. He healed himself and has dedicated his life to helping others do the same. If you are not familiar with Dr. Rawls, you can visit his website at rawlsmd.com or follow him on social media. He is incredibly responsive and supportive. I asked so many questions when I was initially healing and had each one answered. His book "Unlocking Lyme" is something I recommend to...
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The Silver Lyming: Episode 67 with Vanessa Cardenas, Betrayal Recovery Specialist
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I know many of us experiencing chronic illness have had some type of trauma. The trauma itself could be the trigger for what unleashed the dis-ease in our body, so when I was asked to meet with Vanessa (https://understandingear.com/) to see if she would be a good fit for this podcast, I thought she can add a lot of value for people. I know I was experiencing a litany of betrayal issues: feeling like my body betrayed me, feeling like my partner had betrayed me, feeling like I had betrayed me, feeling like my family had betrayed me, and feeling like God had betrayed me. There was much healing to...
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The Silver Lyming: Episode 66 with Anna Brennan, author of "Ultraparent Thinking"
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In this interview, I get to spend time talking with Anna Brennan, author of "Ultraparent Thinking". While I do not have children, the ideas and strategies Anna shares are applicable to every area of life, so I encourage everyone to read this (if possible as I know some of you are too unwell to read currently). Anna had four children and all of them struggled with health issues ranging from cognitive to neurological. She struggled tremendously with feeling like a "normal" parent and providing adequate support for her children. Anna was ultimately able to get a clearer diagnosis of what was...
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The Silver Lyming: Episode 65 with Rita Rhoads, ILADS practitioner
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Sadly, there are not that many Lyme medical specialists. This week I interview the one that I saw in Southeastern PA. Rita helped save my life and I am incredibly grateful. She is also a regional leader for PA Lyme Resource Network, a group that I am also involved with. I know she is incredibly busy and can have a three month wait list. Rita is particularly passionate about helping those with Lyme and tick-borne illness because it has affected many people in her personal life. Thank you for all you do Rita! May God bless you and your family and give you many years of practice yet! If you are...
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The Silver Lyming: Episode 64 with Abby Fernald
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Imagine that you suddenly started having leg tingling, jaw chattering, and facial twitching and doctors telling you it was from anxiety. Then your symptoms amplify and include severe vertigo, shortness of breath, and extreme fatigue and still not getting any answers from the "standard" medical community. This is what happened to Abby Fernald and gratefully she was connected to a functional medicine doctor a few years into her quest to understand what was happening to her body. The damage was already done however, as Lyme and tick-borne illness are TIME SENSITIVE. The sooner you get treatment,...
info_outlineOfficially 50 episodes in! I am so lucky to be healthy and able to make this podcast to share healing stories of hope with you. I get to meet so many beautiful Lyme Warriors and each story broadens my own perspective and knowledge compass. This week's guest is no different.
Melissa Klepacki is someone who understands Lyme, tick-borne illness, and MOLD all too well having endured the experience herself. After she spent her 40s consumed with illness, visiting over a dozen doctors, and finally getting a diagnosis with Lyme and tick-borne illness (TBI), she was able to undertake a lengthy detox protocol that helped her fully heal herself. Now she is a Root Cause Health Consultant and fellow podcaster. She works with individuals to help them regain their health by getting to the root cause of their symptoms which is incredibly important in this fight against Lyme/TBI. If someone is unaware of mold poisoning for example, it will be incredibly hard for that person to fully heal (it is an immunosuppressant) and many doctors are unaware of this connection so people like Melissa, who can look at the whole picture, are imperative to fully healing. Take a listen as she shares her story and how she helps others. And while you are at it, like and subscribe. I love sharing hope and inspiration and need your help to grow my channel. Thanks for the support!
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