The Silver Lyming: Episode 76 with Dr. Cristina McMullen
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On this episode, I interview Dr. Cristina McMullen, a naturopathic doctor and wellness coach, who shares her background in alternative medicine and her extensive experience treating patients with tick-borne infections. Dr. McMullen explains how she became passionate about this field after witnessing the positive results of holistic treatments at Longevity Health Center, where she has worked for nearly 20 years. We discuss the complexities of PANS (Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders) and its relation to Lyme disease, with Dr. McMullen highlighting the need for individualized...
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The Silver Lyming: Episode 75 with Arden Henderson
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On this week's episode, my guest Arden shares her experience with Lyme disease, which began after a dental procedure that led to severe neurological issues, anxiety, and depression. She was fortunate to have a Lyme literate doctor who diagnosed her and recommended treatment. Arden tried various treatments but found them ineffective, leading her to seek alternative therapies in Mexico. After undergoing hyperthermia and oxidative therapies, Arden experienced a significant improvement in her condition. She emphasized the importance of hormone optimization during treatment, as it helped alleviate...
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The Silver Lyming: Episode 74 with Stephen Davis, creator of the NIKKI wearable frequency device
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This episode is extra fun! Not only do you have the opportunity to listen to Stephen Davis discuss the wearable NIKKI healing frequency device he developed, but you also get the opportunity to WIN a FREE NIKKI device of your own. Simply like, subscribe/follow, and comment below about what you learned or your favorite point in this episode by the end of October, and you will be entered to win. Drawing will be held November 1, 2025. I know I am loving my NIKKI. It is a great addition to my healing and optimal health regime, and it is incredibly easy to use. The frequencies included in the NIKKI...
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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...
info_outlineDo you practice yoga? This is something that completely changed the way I healed (and my life), and I am incredibly grateful for finding it. My guest on this episode is one of my teachers and someone I have known for most of my life. I was excited when she reached out to me to be a guest on my show. I had never really thought about the similarities with healing and a yoga practice. I have thought plenty about how much yoga has helped me heal but they really are so much alike in that you have to continually practice both to get any better.
Kami Kiritsis owns Aqua Om Paddle, and has also displayed her endurance through creating her own business as well as through having a yoga practice. Her business takes things to a new level with incorporating yoga on a paddleboard. As someone who practices on the ground frequently, taking my practice on the water was really hard. The parallels with healing from chronic illness and this practice are immense so I hope you enjoy the info in this episode as much as I did talking with Kami about them. Kami is a great teacher and offers classes on water, on the ground, and even in a chair for those who may not have the strength yet to do it standing. Feel free to reach out to her on social media or at her company website: https://www.aopaddle.com/. She really is one of the best teachers I have taken classes from. One of my favorite things she taught me is "peace begins with me" and using each syllable on a finger of one hand. It gives the mind something to focus on to allow for a more meditative and calming state of being.
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