Love, Hope, Lyme Podcast

When Fred Diamond decided to learn more about the Lyme disease that afflicted someone he loved, his life changed. He read every book on Lyme, joined Facebook groups, attended webinars and podcasts and quickly realized that he knew hardly anything about what Lyme disease survivors go through on a daily basis. His popular book, "Love, Hope, Lyme: What Family Members, Partners, and Friends Who Love a Chronic Lyme Survivor Need to Know" offers those who love someone with Lyme ideas and tips to support this beloved person. This podcast supports the lessons learned in the book. The book features a foreword by the top Lyme doctor on the planet, Dr. Richard Horowitz. If someone you love has been afflicted with Lyme disease epidemic, listen to this podcast now.

Why Lyme Patients Struggle to Get Help: Dr. Monica Embers & Kevin Williams from Ravel Health Explain 06/02/2025

When Love Endures Lyme and Trauma with David and Jacquie Butler 05/20/2025

How to Heal from Chronic Lyme: Dr. Myriah Hinchey’s 10-Step Framework 05/05/2025

The Strain of Lyme: A Mother-Daughter Journey to Healing 04/21/2025

The Strain of Lyme: A Mother-Daughter Journey to Healing This is episode 54 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.] What happens when Lyme disease rips apart everything you thought you knew about yourself, your health, and your family? In this deeply emotional episode of Love, Hope, Lyme, Ilana shares her harrowing journey through chronic Lyme, Bartonella, and Babesia — and the devastating psychiatric symptoms that followed. Alongside her is her mother, Terry, whose role transformed from mom to full-time caregiver and anchor. 🔊 “Sometimes love isn’t enough. You have to believe in healing.” – Ilana 🛑 “You can’t keep apologizing for being sick. You didn’t cause this.” – Terry Together, they lay bare: 💚 The unspoken emotional toll Lyme takes on families 💚 The guilt and grief of losing independence 💚 The strain – and strength – in a mother-daughter bond 💚 How boundaries, belief, and brutal honesty became their survival tools 💚 Why love is essential — but not always the cure 🎧 Whether you’re a chronic Lyme survivor, a caregiver, or someone trying to understand what your loved one is going through, this episode will change the way you think about healing, support, and what it means to show up — even when you feel powerless. 💬 Join the OPLAC group on Facebook (Overcoming Psychiatric Lyme and Co-Infections) for connection and support. “Love, Hope, Lyme: What Family Members, Partners, and Friends Who Love a Chronic Lyme Survivor Need to Know" https://www.amazon.com/Love-Hope-Lyme... #LoveHopeLyme #LymeDiseaseAwareness #CaregiverSupport #MentalHealthMatters #ChronicLyme #InvisibleIllness #MotherDaughter #LymeHealing #LymeAndMentalHealth #OPLAC #StrippedDownBook #LymeSurvivor /episode/index/show/ebada71c-8e66-4c61-ab3a-1fbb460c5a5c/id/36243845

What Makes Lyme So Complex for Women’s Physical and Mental Health with Dr. Jaquel Patterson 04/07/2025

Mold and Lyme: A Hidden Health Crisis - Insights from MoldCo's Ariana Thacker and Dr. Scott McMahon 03/24/2025

Turning Pain into Purpose: How Project Lyme's Emerging Leaders Fight for Survival and Hope 03/10/2025

The Key to Healing: Amy Scher on Chronic Lyme, Trauma, and the Mind-Body Connection 02/24/2025

The Key to Healing: Amy Scher on Chronic Lyme, Trauma, and the Mind-Body Connection This is episode 50 of the Love, Hope, Lyme podcast. 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.] Join host Fred Diamond as he sits down with healing expert and chronic Lyme survivor Amy Scher. In this episode, Amy opens up about her 10-year battle with chronic Lyme disease—including neurological challenges and crippling anxiety—and how she transformed her journey into a powerful healing practice using energy psychology. What You’ll Discover: • The Mind-Body Connection: Learn why treating chronic illness isn’t just about addressing physical symptoms but also healing deep-seated emotional trauma. • Breaking Through Trauma: Amy shares how unresolved childhood traumas and ingrained beliefs impact your health—and how releasing these burdens can unlock true healing. • Practical Energy Psychology Techniques: From the Sweep Technique to Thymus Test & Tap and Alternate Temple Tapping, get an inside look at the tools Amy created to reprogram the subconscious and calm the nervous system. • Everyday Healing Tips: Discover simple practices like slowing down your pace of life and mindful movement to signal safety to your body. • Community & Support: Find out why connecting with a positive, uplifting community can be a game changer for chronic Lyme survivors and anyone on a healing journey. About Amy Scher: Amy is not only a chronic Lyme survivor—she’s an author of the bestselling "How to Heal Yourself When No One Else Can" series and the memoir "This Is How I Save My Life." Her candid storytelling and innovative healing methods have empowered hundreds of thousands to find hope, resilience, and a path to recovery. Take Action: 👉 Subscribe to the Love, Hope, Lyme Podcast for more heartfelt conversations and healing insights. 👉 Like & Share if you or someone you know can benefit from these powerful messages. 👉 Connect with Amy: Visit amybscher.com to access a free guided energy clearing and explore more resources. Remember, even when healing seems slow, it’s always on its way. Open your heart, embrace hope, and join us on the journey toward wellness. /episode/index/show/ebada71c-8e66-4c61-ab3a-1fbb460c5a5c/id/35401030

Lyme Disease Care, Herbs, and Other Tick-Borne Disease Questions Answered by Dr. Bill Rawls 02/11/2025

Lyme Disease Care, Herbs, and Other Tick-Borne Disease Questions Answered by Dr. Bill Rawls [NOTE: This podcast does not replace medical treatment. If you struggle with Lyme care, please see a Lyme Literate Medical Doctor.] 🌿 Exclusive Bonus Episode: Dr. Bill Rawls Answers Your Lyme Disease Questions! 🎙️ In this special bonus episode of Love, Hope, Lyme, host Fred Diamond sits down again with Dr. Bill Rawls to tackle pressing questions about herbs, Lyme disease treatments, and cellular health—questions that we didn’t have time for in our first conversation. If you’re navigating the complexities of chronic Lyme disease, this episode is packed with expert knowledge and actionable advice. Dr. Rawls tackles these questions: ❓ What are Dr. Rawls’ thoughts on iv-er*n in the treatment of chronic Lyme? ❓ What we could be doing to treat Morgellons? ❓ Mold comes up all the time. Treat mold or the Lyme/Bartonella first? What are your thoughts on treating for mold and what do you recommend? ❓ What about neuro Lyme. As you mentioned, the spirochetes are searching for somewhere to sit. I’ve spoken to a lot of people with neuro Lyme where the bacteria gets into the brain, or the parasites. Do herbs cross the blood-brain barrier? ❓ What herbs can safely be used while trying to conceive, during pregnancy, breastfeeding to prevent congenital transmission of Lyme and co-infections? ❓ Does he have any opinions on Methylene blue? ❓ Can he explain SOT treatment, and does he have any thoughts on it? If you’re navigating the complexities of chronic Lyme disease, this episode is packed with expert knowledge and actionable advice. 🔹 Watch now and share your thoughts in the comments! 📚 Get Dr. Rawls' book: The Cellular Wellness Solution 🎧 Listen to the full herb-focused episode at . #LymeDisease #DrBillRawls #HerbalMedicine #CellularHealth #Morgellons #ChronicLyme #LoveHopeLyme #FredDiamond #HolisticHealing #NaturalHealth /episode/index/show/ebada71c-8e66-4c61-ab3a-1fbb460c5a5c/id/35231885

Healing Chronic Lyme at the Cellular Level: Dr. Bill Rawls on Herbs, Microbes, and Wellness 02/10/2025

From Lyme Patients to Advocates: The Journey to Driving Change for Lyme Disease Funding 01/27/2025

How Lyme Disease Affects Military Personnel and their Families with Dr. Angel Davey 01/13/2025

6 Keys to Lyme Disease Recovery: Insights from The Tick Chicks 12/30/2024

6 Keys to Lyme Disease Recovery: Insights from The Tick Chicks In the most listened to Love, Hope, Lyme podcast of 2024, Fred Diamond welcomes Ali from The Tick Chicks and host of the Lyme Time Podcast. Ali shares her inspiring journey from struggling with Lyme disease to achieving healing and dedicating her life to helping others navigate their own paths. This episode focuses on six key strategies Ali used during her recovery that offer hope and practical advice for Lyme survivors and their families: 💫 Your Recovery Journey: Ali explains the role of antibiotics, the potential for Herxheimer reactions, and why it’s worth trying even if you’re far along in your journey. 🌟 Surrendering the Fight: Discover how letting go of the obsession with “curing” Lyme and focusing on symptom control transformed her healing process. ⭐ Alternative Healing: From herbal protocols to nerve health treatments, Ali reveals how opening her mind to non-traditional therapies made a difference. 💫 Symptom Relief: Learn how eliminating environmental triggers like humidity and focusing on clean eating helped alleviate her symptoms. 🌟 Supplementation & Detox: Ali discusses the importance of targeted supplements, vitamin IVs, and detox strategies, including infrared sauna use. ⭐ Brain Retraining: Hear about the transformative power of brain retraining to calm the nervous system, tap into the vagus nerve, and foster long-term healing. Ali also touches on her advocacy efforts, including her website, private support group, and retreats, all of which provide valuable resources to Lyme survivors and their loved ones. 👉 For more from Ali, visit The Tick Chicks or follow her on Instagram @thetickchicks. 💚 Love, Hope, Lyme is your source for authentic conversations about the challenges and triumphs of living with chronic Lyme disease. Subscribe for more inspiring stories and actionable advice. The e-book version of "Love, Hope, Lyme: What Family Members, Partners, and Friends Who Love a Chronic Lyme Survivor Need to Know" is always free for Lyme survivors—just reach out to Fred on Facebook or LinkedIn. To purchase the print version, visit Amazon at #LymeDisease #ChronicLyme #HealingJourney #TickChicks #LoveHopeLyme /episode/index/show/ebada71c-8e66-4c61-ab3a-1fbb460c5a5c/id/34651250

Lyme Disease Psychiatric and Mental Health Toll Insights from Dr. Robert Bransfield 12/16/2024

From Trauma to Triumph: Healing Chronic Lyme Disease with Christina Kantzavelos 12/02/2024

Bridging Chronic Lyme Trauma and Emotional Healing with Domestic Abuse Expert Dr. Jennifer Gardella 11/18/2024

Bridging Chronic Lyme Trauma and Emotional Healing with Domestic Abuse Expert Dr. Jennifer Gardella This is episode 42 of the Love, Hope, Lyme Podcast. Note: This podcast does not promote specific medical treatments and is not a substitute for medical advice. In this deeply moving episode of Love, Hope, Lyme, host Fred Diamond welcomes Dr. Jennifer Gardella, author of Listen for the Whispers of Abuse. Together, they explore the powerful intersection of trauma, chronic Lyme disease, and surviving domestic violence. Dr. Gardella shares her courageous journey of escaping abuse, rebuilding her life, and helping others recognize and address the patterns of trauma that impact survivors of both domestic violence and chronic illnesses like Lyme disease. Key Topics Covered: ✅ The link between unresolved trauma and the challenges of chronic illness recovery ✅ Dr. Gardella’s healing journey, including crisis counseling, trauma therapy, and EMDR ✅ Similarities between survivors of Lyme disease and domestic violence, from disbelief to retraumatization ✅ Practical advice for finding healing, support, and hope for survivors and their loved ones ✅ The essential role of community in overcoming trauma, and why “It’s not your fault” ✨ “We don’t out-trauma each other, but we can support each other.” — Dr. Jennifer Gardella Whether you’re managing a chronic illness, supporting a loved one, or navigating personal trauma, this episode offers hope, understanding, and actionable insights. 💚 📖 Learn more about Dr. Gardella’s work in Listen for the Whispers of Abuse. 🎧 Explore more episodes of Love, Hope, Lyme for conversations with leading experts and advocates. 🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for updates on new episodes. Share this episode with someone who needs it! 💚 The e-book version of Love, Hope, Lyme is always free for Lyme survivors—reach out to Fred on Facebook or LinkedIn. To purchase the print version, visit . #ChronicLyme #TraumaHealing #DomesticViolenceSurvivor #Podcast #LymeDiseaseWarrior /episode/index/show/ebada71c-8e66-4c61-ab3a-1fbb460c5a5c/id/33967172

Lyme Disease & Spiritual Growth: An Inspiring Conversation with Rabbi Melinda Bernstein 11/04/2024

Lyme Disease & Spiritual Growth: An Inspiring Conversation with Rabbi Melinda Bernstein This is episode 41 of the Love, Hope, Lyme podcast. [NOTE: This podcast does not promote any specific medical treatment and should not be seen as a replacement for medical advice.] In today’s episode, Fred Diamond sits down with Rabbi Melinda Bernstein, a resilient Lyme survivor and practicing rabbi. Together, they explore the profound challenges and spiritual questions that arise when battling chronic Lyme disease and its relentless coinfections. Rabbi Melinda offers unique insights on connecting with a higher power during this struggle, sharing how maintaining faith can open doors to healing and offer a sense of purpose amid the journey. Through her own experiences, Rabbi Melinda reveals how faith can be both tested and strengthened by Lyme disease, providing hope to those on a tumultuous path to recovery. When researching his widely acclaimed book, "Love, Hope, Lyme: What Family Members, Partners, and Friends Who Love a Chronic Lyme Survivor Need to Know," Fred encountered many Lyme survivors and caregivers grappling with their faith. Some found comfort and commitment in their beliefs, while others experienced doubt. Even Fred faced a crisis of faith after a deeply personal loss, making this discussion particularly close to his heart. In Love, Hope, Lyme, Fred provides family members and friends with practical advice to support their loved ones battling chronic Lyme. For Lyme survivors, the book offers guidance on how to ask for support and cultivate resilience in relationships. If you or someone you love is affected by Lyme disease, this conversation is for you. Gain insights on finding strength, holding onto hope, and reconnecting with spirituality in the face of illness. You can schedule a meeting with Rabbi Melinda at https://calendly.com/melinda-bernstein/15min?month=2024-11 or visit her website at https://melindabernstein.com/about/. The e-book version of Love, Hope, Lyme is always free for Lyme survivors—just reach out to Fred on Facebook or LinkedIn. To purchase the print version, visit Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/Love-Hope-Lyme-Partners-Survivor-ebook/dp/B0B9Q8LX7G/. /episode/index/show/ebada71c-8e66-4c61-ab3a-1fbb460c5a5c/id/33768077

Brain Spotting and Other Approaches for Chronic Disease Trauma Relief with Sami Kirschbaum 10/23/2024

Finding the Best Lyme Medical Doctor for You: Insights from ILADS President Dr. Amy Offutt 10/08/2024

Catching Up with “But She Looks Fine” Author and Lyme Advocate Olivia Goodreau 09/24/2024

Catching Up with “But She Looks Fine” Author and Lyme Advocate Olivia Goodreau This is episode 38 of the Love, Hope, Lyme podcast. [NOTE: This podcast does not promote any specific medical treatment and should not be seen as a replacement for medical advice.] Fred Diamond's popular book, "Love, Hope, Lyme: What Family Members, Partners, and Friends Who Love a Chronic Lyme Survivor Need to Know" offers those who love someone with persistent or chronic Lyme disease ideas and tips to support this beloved person. It also helps Lyme survivors know how to ask for support. On today’s episode, he catches up with Lyme survivor and advocate Olivia Goodreau from the LivLyme Foundation. They discuss how she created the foundation when SHE WAS 12 years old. They also discuss her advocacy and recovery journey that she shared in her book "But She Looks Fine." Olivia discussed her journey of meeting with dozens of doctors until she received the proper treatment to recover from Lyme disease and its coinfections. Now a college student at UCLA, she also talked about her new Tick Tracker app and how it can help people stay clear of ticks. When Fred was doing the research for his popular book “Love, Hope, Lyme: What Family Members, Partners, and Friends Who Love a Chronic Lyme Survivor Need to Know,” he didn't know how Lyme disease affected children and teenagers and the struggle they face in recovery. Olivia's story is unique and an example of how Lyme disease survivors need to be their own advocates and can also help thousands of other find peace. If someone you love has been afflicted with Lyme disease, watch this podcast now. If you have Lyme disease, listen for ways to get the support you need. The e-version of Fred's book is always free for Lyme survivors. Just reach out to Fred on Facebook or LinkedIn. The print copy can be ordered at https://www.amazon.com/Love-Hope-Lyme-Partners-Survivor-ebook/dp/B0B9Q8LX7G/. /episode/index/show/ebada71c-8e66-4c61-ab3a-1fbb460c5a5c/id/33186747

Lyme Diagnostic and Treatment Update, Alpha Gal Syndrome, and More with Global Lyme Alliance Leaders 09/09/2024

Lyme Diagnostic and Treatment Update, Alpha Gal Syndrome, and More with Global Lyme Alliance Leaders This is episode 37 of the Love, Hope, Lyme podcast. [NOTE: This podcast does not promote any specific medical treatment and should not be seen as a replacement for medical advice.] Fred Diamond's popular book, "Love, Hope, Lyme: What Family Members, Partners, and Friends Who Love a Chronic Lyme Survivor Need to Know" offers those who love someone with persistent or chronic Lyme disease ideas and tips to support this beloved person. It also helps Lyme survivors know how to ask for support. On today’s episode, we discuss Alpha Gal Syndrome, a tick-borne disease that caused red meat allergies, Lyme testing updates, and new treatments in the works. His guests are Global Lyme Alliance CEO Laura MacNeill and then GLA Chief Scientific Officer Tim Sellati. They discuss the work GLA is doing to develop better diagnostics, tests and treatment for tick-borne diseases including Lyme and the coinfections Bartonella and Babesiosis. They discussed work they are funding with Dr. Brandon Jutras at Northwestern University and other research projects in the Lyme and chronic illness world. When Fred was doing the research for his popular book “Love, Hope, Lyme: What Family Members, Partners, and Friends Who Love a Chronic Lyme Survivor Need to Know,” he was ignorant about the work happening at universities to find better diagnostics, treatment, and mental health solutions for the millions of chronic Lyme disease survivors around the globe. If someone you love has been afflicted with Lyme disease, watch this podcast now. If you have Lyme disease, listen for ways to get the support you need. The e-version of Fred's book is always free for Lyme survivors. Just reach out to Fred on Facebook or LinkedIn. The print copy can be ordered at https://www.amazon.com/Love-Hope-Lyme-Partners-Survivor-ebook/dp/B0B9Q8LX7G/. /episode/index/show/ebada71c-8e66-4c61-ab3a-1fbb460c5a5c/id/32971277