Turning Pain into Purpose: How Project Lyme's Emerging Leaders Fight for Survival and Hope
Release Date: 03/10/2025
Love, Hope, Lyme Podcast
This is episode 64 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 Love, Hope, Lyme, Fred Diamond sits down with Kristen Harris, Education and Grants Manager at the Global Lyme Alliance (GLA), to explore the vital role of mentoring in the Lyme disease community. Kristen...
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This is episode 63 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, host Fred Diamond talks with Nikki Schultek, founder of Intracell Research Group and co-founder of the Alzheimer’s Pathobiome Initiative (AlzPI). Nikki shares her personal...
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This is episode 61 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.} When brain fog and gut pain derailed Greg Lee’s career as a NASA engineer, he turned to acupuncture and herbal medicine—and ultimately transformed his own life. Now, after three decades and more than a thousand patients, he’s helping...
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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...
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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:
🌱 Ashley Baker's Journey: From losing two jobs at 23 due to undiagnosed Lyme to being featured in the documentary I'm Not Crazy, I'm Sick, Ashley's story is a testament to resilience and the power of advocacy.
🎨 Maria Johnson's Path: Diagnosed after years of chronic symptoms, Maria discusses her battle with disbelief—from her workplace to her own doubts—and her mission to spread awareness through her design skills.
🚨 The Fight for Belief: Both advocates reveal the heartbreaking challenge of convincing others that their symptoms are real, highlighting the urgent need for education and support within the Lyme community.
✨ Hope for the Future: Discover the impact of community, the role of Project Lyme, and why Ashley's TEDx talk could be a game-changer in bringing chronic Lyme to the forefront. If you've ever felt alone in your Lyme battle or want to support someone who is, this episode is a must-listen.
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