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Tick Boot CampLIVE from ILADS: Sarah Quillen - Redefining Lyme Disease at the 25th Anniversary ConferenceIntroduction:
The Tick Boot Camp podcast team attended the 25th Annual ILADS Scientific Conference in San Antonio, Texas, conducting exclusive interviews.
This year’s theme, "Redefining Lyme Disease: The Fusion of Science and Practice," focused on bridging the gap between cutting-edge research and real-world clinical applications.
Host Richard Johannesen sat down with ILADS President, Sarah Quillen, to discuss ILADS’ impact, conference highlights, and the future of Lyme disease education.
Key Takeaways:
Expanding ILADS’ Reach: ILADS hosted the conference in Texas to support the growing patient and practitioner community in the central United States.
Global Perspectives: Researchers and cl...2025-05-0316 min
Tick Boot CampOptimal Wellness - an interview Angel MacRitchieIn this powerful episode of the Tick Boot Camp Podcast, hosts Matt Sabatello and Rich Johannesen interview Angela MacRitchie of the Napiers Claid Clinic, a naturopath and herbalist who transformed her battle with Lyme disease and co-infections into a holistic healing mission.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode
Angela’s personal Lyme disease recovery story and how she reclaimed her health
The best herbal medicine strategies for chronic illness
How cold water therapy supports detoxification and healing
Emotional and physical techniques for stress management and pain relief
Female hormone balance solutions for Lyme-related reproductive challenges
The...2025-03-291h 40
Tick Boot CampLIVE from ILADS: Joel Adams & Dr. Jason Bachewich - Treating Chronic Lyme with Innovative SupplementsIn this special live episode of the Tick Boot Camp Podcast, recorded at the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society (ILADS) Conference, host Richard Johannesen sits down with Joel Adams, the founder of CelWel, and Dr. Jason Bachewich, a Lyme-literate naturopathic doctor from Winnipeg, Canada. Together, they explore how CellWell, an innovative supplement, is showing promising results in the treatment of chronic Lyme disease and long COVID.
Key Takeaways:
Joel Adams’ Journey: Learn about how CelWel was developed, initially used for COVID-19 patients, and its potential to support those with chronic illnesses like Lyme disease.
Lyme Di...2025-03-1914 min
Tick Boot CampLIVE from ILADS: Dr. Jody Greenfield - Overcoming Lyme Disease as a DoctorIn this special live episode of the Tick Boot Camp Podcast, host Richard Johannesen interviews Dr. Jody Greenfield, a Lyme-literate doctor and ILADS board member. Dr. Greenfield shares his personal battle with Lyme disease, the challenges of getting diagnosed as a medical professional, and his journey from patient to expert in tick-borne illnesses.
Key Takeaways:
Dr. Greenfield’s background as a native New Yorker who grew up near Fire Island, where he was exposed to tick-borne diseases early in life.
Struggles with diagnosis despite his medical training, with an unexpected twist— a cleaning staff member pointed him...2025-03-1715 min
Tick Boot CampLIVE from ILADS: Ray Solano - Personalized Lyme Disease TreatmentsIn this special live episode of the Tick Boot Camp Podcast, host Richard Johannesen interviews Ray Solano, a compounding pharmacist specializing in personalized medications for tick-borne illnesses. Recorded at the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society (ILADS) Conference, this conversation dives into how customized pharmacy solutions can revolutionize Lyme disease treatment.
Key Topics Covered:
Ray Solano’s Background: His journey as a compounding pharmacist with over 26 years of experience in integrative medicine.
The Power of Personalized Medicine: How customized dosages and delivery methods can enhance absorption and minimize side effects.
Challenges in Lyme Treatment: Overcoming obstacles in...2025-03-1512 min
Tick Boot CampForaging Through Lyme - an interview with Alan BergoIn this episode of the Tick Boot Camp Podcast, host Matt Sabatello and special guest co-host Khalil Fuller sit down with Alan Bergo, a James Beard Award-winning chef, professional forager, and author, to discuss his personal battle with Lyme disease. Alan shares how his love for wild food shaped his culinary career, the hardships he faced after contracting Lyme, and how he found healing through foraging and alternative therapies. His story is one of resilience, transformation, and the powerful connection between nature and wellness.
Key Takeaways:
Alan’s Culinary and Foraging Journey: Growing up in Minnesota, Al...2025-02-1554 min
Tick Boot CampWisdom Beyond Her Years - an interview with Presley TaylorIn this compelling episode of the Tick Boot Camp Podcast, host Matt Sabatello and guest co-host Dan Wagner speak with Presley Taylor, an 18-year-old Lyme disease warrior and ambassador for the Global Lyme Alliance. Presley shares her courageous journey of battling Lyme disease and multiple co-infections from childhood, detailing her struggles with insomnia, anxiety, depression, and debilitating physical symptoms.
This episode dives deep into the challenges of navigating the complexities of Lyme disease, particularly for young patients. Presley reflects on the years of misdiagnosis and environmental factors, such as mold exposure, that worsened her condition. Most importantly...2025-02-011h 26
Tick Boot CampChasing the Lymelight - an interview with Ashley SealIn this emotionally charged and deeply inspiring episode of the Tick Boot Camp podcast, host Richard Johannesen and special guest co-host Alexandra Brook-Clark team up to bring you the compelling journey of actress Ashley Seal. From pursuing her dreams in Hollywood to battling the life-altering challenges of Lyme disease, Ashley’s story is one of courage, persistence, and hope.
Ashley discusses her experience with Lyme disease, from the early onset of symptoms and the devastating impact on her career and relationships to her determination to heal and find purpose again. This episode is packed with practical advice, he...2025-01-251h 17
Tick Boot CampHealing Brainwaves - an interview with Audrey LambidakisIn this compelling episode of the Tick Boot Camp Podcast, Richard Johannesen and special guest co-host Claudia Arias welcome Audrey Lambidakis. Audrey, based in Santa Cruz, California, shares her journey from a promising career in rescue and safety to overcoming the challenges of a life-altering brain injury and Lyme disease. Claudia, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, joins to provide her insights and amplify the importance of mental health in chronic illness recovery.
Episode Highlights:
Audrey's Early Aspirations and Health Challenges
Audrey’s background in safety work, including her time as a junior ski pa...2024-12-071h 26
Tick Boot CampBioenergetic Healing for Lyme Disease - an interview with Doctor Alice HonicanSpecial Guest Co-Host: Heather Glovack joins Rich from Tick Boot Camp to delve into Lyme disease treatment and the power of holistic healing with Dr. Alice Honican, the lead practitioner at Longevity Health Center in Roswell, GA.
Episode Summary: In this episode, Dr. Alice Honican shares her insights into treating chronic Lyme disease using bioenergetic medicine, a holistic approach to diagnosis and healing. She discusses her family’s pioneering contributions to natural medicine, her unique testing protocols, and the importance of mindset and emotional well-being in the healing process. Together with Heather Glovack, co-hosting alongside Rich, they ex...2024-11-301h 34
Tick Boot CampLyme and Brain Health - an interview with Doctor Napatia GettingsIn this episode of the Tick Boot Camp Podcast, hosts Matt Sabatello and special guest co-host Michelle McKeon sit down with Dr. Napatia T. Gettings, a Double Board Certified Psychiatrist and Lyme Literate specialist, to explore the intersections of brain health, Lyme disease, and cutting-edge diagnostic tools like SPECT imaging.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode
Dr. Gettings’ Journey to Lyme Literacy
Discover how Dr. Gettings transitioned from medical school to private practice and became a partner at Amen Clinics.
Learn about her expertise in treating child, adolescent, and young adult brain health and...2024-11-231h 34
Tick Boot CampHealing Lyme Together - an interview with Sophia DenisonIntroduction: In this powerful episode, Tick Boot Camp Podcast Rich Johannesen and special guest co-host Dan Wagner welcome Lyme disease survivor and advocate Sophia Denison. Dan shares insights on his new Global Lyme Alliance-sponsored podcast, Lyme Plus, which he co-hosts with Kenzie Vath, where they spotlight essential information from doctors and researchers in the Lyme disease field. Rich then introduces Sophia, an inspiring young leader in the Lyme disease community, whose journey of resilience has fueled her advocacy efforts.
Sophia’s Advocacy and Community Engagement: Sophia Denison recounts her transformative journey from Lyme disease patient to a le...2024-11-161h 39
Tick Boot CampRevive After Lyme - an interview with Janna JohnsonIn this transformative episode of the Tick Boot Camp Podcast, host Matt Sabatello is joined by Janna Johnson—#1 best-selling author, keynote speaker, Functional Medicine Nutritional Therapist, and Lyme disease survivor. Janna’s powerful story of recovery from Lyme disease, breast implant illness (BII), and chronic illness showcases her commitment to functional health and the role of mindset, self-care, and lifestyle adjustments in healing. This episode offers listeners invaluable insights and actionable strategies for overcoming chronic illness with a holistic approach.
Guest Background: From Texas to Functional Medicine
Raised in Texas, Janna grew up with a suga...2024-11-021h 35
Tick Boot CampHolistic Healing Insights - an interview with Doctor Torrie ThompsonIntroduction: In this episode of the Tick Boot Camp Podcast, co-host Richard Johannesen is joined by guest co-host Cassidy Colbert to interview Dr. Torrie Thompson, the founder of Meraki Wellness Center. Dr. Thompson calls in from Austin, Texas, to discuss her personal and professional journey with Lyme disease and address the misconception that Lyme disease doesn’t exist in Texas. Richard also mentions the upcoming ILADS conference in Texas and its role in raising awareness about Lyme disease in the state.
Dr. Torrie Thompson’s Background: Dr. Torrie Thompson reflects on her active childhood in California, where she...2024-10-261h 37
Tick Boot CampHealing Lyme from Within - an interview with Andrea BarrickIn this episode, Rich Johannesen and guest co-host Aimee Packer welcome Andrea Barrick, a certified Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and Nutrition Response Tester. Andrea takes us through her lifelong battle with Lyme disease, detailing her symptoms, treatment journey, and the holistic approaches that have transformed her health. She shares how she went from experiencing chronic fatigue, panic attacks, and severe joint pain starting at age 8 to now reclaiming 90% of her health through a diverse array of natural treatments.
Episode Highlights:
1. Andrea’s Early Health Struggles:
Andrea started showing Lyme symptoms around age 8, including panic attacks, mu...2024-10-121h 38
Tick Boot CampTransforming Lyme Care - an interview with Doctor Eboni CornishGuest:
Dr. Eboni Cornish – Secretary of the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society (ILADS), Brain Specialist at Amen Clinics, and a practitioner specializing in Lyme disease, co-infections, mold toxicity, heavy metal detoxification, nervous system health, autoimmune disorders, the limbic system, and other complex chronic health conditions. Dr. Cornish is known for her expertise in neurological Lyme disease, SPECT scan imaging, and developing practical, integrative treatment protocols for addressing root causes and supporting overall wellness.
Special Guest Co-host:
Jenny Buttaccio joined Tick Boot Camp co-founder Matt Sabatello as the special guest co-host for this Ti...2024-10-051h 49
Tick Boot CampTick-Borne Conditions United - an interview with Doctor Jennifer Platt🎙 About This Episode
Join Rich Johannesen and special guest co-host Nicoleta Forbes as they interviews Dr. Jennifer Platt, an influential advocate in the fight against tick-borne diseases and the founder of Tick-Borne Conditions United and Tick Warriors. Dr. Platt shares her personal journey with ehrlichiosis, Lyme disease, and multiple chronic conditions, offering insight into how these diseases impact lives and the broader healthcare landscape in the southern United States. Her mission is not only to raise awareness but also to educate people on prevention and eco-friendly protection options.
In this episode, Dr. Platt opens up about her dia...2024-09-141h 21
Tick Boot CampFoundations Wellness - an interview with Theresa HaselmayerIn this episode of the Tick Boot Camp Podcast, Matt Sabatello and Christina Kovacs speak with Theresa Haselmayer, a registered nurse and holistic practitioner with over 30 years of experience in traditional medicine. Theresa shares her journey of battling Lyme disease and mold illness for 15 years and how her struggles led her to embrace holistic healing. Now, she runs Foundations Wellness in Cincinnati, Ohio, helping others heal from chronic illnesses through natural and integrative methods. Theresa’s story is one of resilience, recovery, and a deep commitment to helping others on their healing journeys.
Key Topics Covered:
Th...2024-09-071h 25
Tick Boot CampLyme and Autism - an interview with Shawn MastriaIn this insightful episode of the Tick Boot Camp Podcast, host Rich Johannesen and special guest co-host Liza Blas sit down with Shawn Mastria, a former cybersecurity expert turned autism researcher. Shawn shares his personal journey from working in government and Fortune 500 companies to becoming deeply involved in regressive autism research due to his and his daughter’s health challenges. This episode explores the intersections of Lyme disease, mold exposure, and regressive autism, providing valuable insights for those navigating similar health landscapes.
Episode Highlights:
Introduction to Shawn Mastria: Shawn introduces himself and discusses his extensive background in...2024-08-311h 50
Tick Boot CampForum Health - an interview with Doctor Andrew PetersenIn this enlightening episode of the Tick Boot Camp Podcast, hosts Matt Sabatello and special guest co-host Justin Lindorf sit down with Dr. Andrew Petersen, a Lyme-literate medical doctor with over 24 years of experience in treating chronic Lyme disease and other complex chronic illnesses. Dr. Petersen shares his unique journey into medicine, driven by a desire to "stick up for the little guy," and how he transitioned from family medicine to becoming a leading figure in Lyme disease treatment.
Key Takeaways:
Creating a Healing Environment: Dr. Petersen emphasizes that the key to overcoming chronic Lyme disease...2024-08-241h 42
Tick Boot CampLyme and Alpha Gal - an interview with Nicholas PerfumoIn this enlightening episode of the Tick Boot Camp Podcast, host Matt Sabatello and special guest co-host Candace Matthis from Two Alpha Gals sit down with Nick Perfumo, a 37-year-old from Greensboro, NC, who shares his challenging journey with Lyme disease, Alpha-gal syndrome, Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS), and Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (EDS). Nick discusses his life before and after the diagnosis, detailing his symptoms, the impact on his personal and professional life, and his ongoing battle to regain his health.
Key Topics Discussed:
Nick's active outdoor lifestyle before Lyme and how frequent tick exposure gradually...2024-08-101h 08
Tick Boot CampSacred Space - an interview with Claudia AriasIn this enlightening episode of the Tick Boot Camp Podcast, co-hosts Matt Sabatello and Kaitlyn Oleinik sit down with Claudia Arias, the founder of Sacred Space Counseling. A Lyme literate therapist specializing in EMDR, Claudia brings her own Lyme journey to the forefront, offering invaluable insights into how her personal experiences have shaped her professional approach in helping the community.
Key Discussion Points:
Introduction of Claudia Arias: Learn about Claudia’s background, her work in mental health, and how her own battle with Lyme disease led her to specialize in trauma and EMDR therapy.
Claudia's Lyme Di...2024-07-271h 26
Tick Boot CampLyme Lessons: United Voices Sharing Community InsightsIn this special collaborative episode, co-hosts Matt Sabatello and Rich Johannesen of the Tick Boot Camp Podcast join forces with Cassidy Colbert from the It Goes Without Saying podcast and Lacey Anderson from the Your Lyme Matters podcast. This episode marks a unique triple-platform broadcast aimed at reaching as many people as possible within the Lyme disease and co-infection community.
Join us as we discuss our journeys, the formation of our supportive Lyme community, and the crucial steps we all take towards healing and advocacy. From the early days of virtual support groups to the creation of...2024-07-131h 58
Tick Boot CampLyme Crimes - an interview with Julie MellaeIn this episode of the Tick Boot Camp Podcast, host Matt Sabatello and guest special guest co-host Kelsey Hall welcome Julie Mellae, a passionate Lyme disease advocate and author of Australian Lyme Crimes: The Global Disgrace. Julie shares her personal journey battling Lyme disease and the extensive research she conducted for her book, revealing startling findings about the disease's origins and the systemic denial by medical authorities.
Julie's Personal Lyme Journey:
Life Before Lyme:
Julie was an active corporate executive, glass artist, and single mother living in Sydney, Australia.
She lived a vibrant life, balancing her career in...2024-07-061h 28
Tick Boot CampCalm Brain - an interview with Dr. Roseann Capanna-HodgeIn this compelling episode of the Tick Boot Camp Podcast, we delve deep into the intricacies of healing from Lyme disease and related conditions with the esteemed Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge. A pioneer in addressing the neurological and psychological impacts of chronic diseases, Dr. Roseann shares invaluable insights into navigating the complex path toward healing.
Understanding Healing on Its Own Terms
Dr. Roseann emphasizes the individual nature of healing, challenging the notion that recovery must adhere to a predefined timeline. This discussion opens up a crucial conversation about the importance of prioritizing health and wellness over...2024-04-131h 42
Tick Boot CampLyme in Norway - an interview with Paola GiomettiJoin us in this compelling episode of the Tick Boot Camp Podcast as we explore the journey of Paola Giometti, a Brazil-born biologist now residing in Tromsø, Norway, who has been navigating the challenges of Lyme disease. Alongside our host, Matt Sabatello, and special guest co-host, Max Noir, we delve into Paola’s personal and professional life, her battle with Lyme disease, and her insights on overcoming the struggles associated with this tick-borne illness.
Introduction to Paola Giometti: Learn about Paola's background as a biologist specializing in cancer research, her early life in Brazil, and her move to Nor...2024-04-061h 18
Tick Boot CampArmur Health - an interview with Alexandra Brook-ClarkWelcome to a deeply inspiring episode of the Tick Boot Camp Podcast, where we sit down with Alexandra Brook-Clark, a resilient Lyme disease warrior, who has transformed her battle with Lyme into a mission of helping others. Residing in Marblehead, Massachusetts, Alexandra shares her incredible journey from blissful days in Brooklyn, New York, to facing the stark realities of Lyme disease and co-infections. Now, at 39, Alexandra's story is not just about struggle; it's about overcoming, learning, and thriving. Emma Pikoulas joins Matt Sabatello as a special guest co-host for this powerful interview.
Alexandra's Background:
Name: Alexandra...2024-03-301h 37
Tick Boot CampILADS Journey - an interview with Sarah QuillenIntroduction
In this compelling episode of the Tick Boot Camp Podcast, hosts Matt Sabatello and Rich Johannesen are thrilled to welcome Sarah Quillen, the dynamic Executive Director of the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society (ILADS), for an insightful conversation on battling Lyme disease. Adding to the excitement, special guest co-host Ali Moresco joins the dialogue, bridging her passionate advocacy work with ILADS' mission.
Guest Bio
Sarah Quillen: With a robust background in nonprofit leadership, particularly in health and human services, Sarah brings over 25 years of experience to her role at ILADS. Her...2024-03-231h 27
Tick Boot CampTriumph Over Lyme - an interview with Tabitha VeazeyWelcome to another episode of the Tick Boot Camp Podcast, where we shed light on the tick-borne illness journey, offering hope, insight, and advice to our community. In this special episode, we are joined by the resilient and inspiring Tabitha Veazey, a 35-year-old Lyme warrior from Memphis, Tennessee, and co-hosted by Lacey Anderson, alongside Rich Johannesen. Tabitha shares her profound journey from the shock of diagnosis to her ongoing battle with Lyme disease, providing invaluable advice for those affected by Lyme and other tick-borne diseases.
Episode Highlights:
Introduction to Tabitha Veazey: Discover Tabitha’s life before Ly...2024-03-021h 33
Tick Boot CampIllness to Empowerment - an interview with Mandy MeehanWelcome to a special episode of our Tick Boot Camp Podcast, where we dive deep into the world of chronic illness, focusing on Lyme disease. Today, we're honored to have Mandy Meehan, a Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, Certified Dietary Supplement Professional, and Certified Lyme Specialist, share her incredible journey of battling and overcoming Lyme disease. Joining us as a special guest co-host is MTV Reality TV Star Kendall Darnell along with host Matt Sabatello from Tick Boot Camp, bringing their insights and experiences to today’s discussion.
Episode Highlights:
Introduction to Mandy Meehan: We start by in...2024-02-281h 40
Tick Boot CampDiscovering Resilience - an interview with Ethan Peterson and Josh LindorfIntroduction
Welcome to a new episode of the Tick Boot Camp Podcast! In this insightful session, we're joined by Ethan Peterson and Josh Lindorf, who have significantly influenced the Lyme disease community. Their story gained attention after being featured on LymeDisease.org, sparking interest in their experiences and contributions to the community.
Childhood Friendship and Lyme Disease Connection
Ethan and Josh, childhood friends who reconnected in college, share their journey from early years to their struggle with Lyme disease. They discuss the potential link between their shared environment and the likelihood of contracting...2024-02-101h 24
Tick Boot CampLyme Unmasked - an interview with Heidi HayesIntroduction
Rich Johannsen, co-host, welcomes the audience to the Tick Boot Camp Podcast.
Rich introduces guest co-host Maria Mooney, who is filling in for Matt Sabatello.
Maria and Rich express their excitement about having Heidi Hayes as a guest on the show.
Getting to Know Heidi Hayes
Heidi shares her background, growing up in Southern Ontario near Toronto and Buffalo.
The conversation touches on Heidi's early life, being a good student, and her vision of becoming an entrepreneur to make a positive impact on the world.
Heidi's Health Journey
Heidi discusses her health journey...2024-02-031h 23
Tick Boot CampLyme in Tijuana - an interview with Luis Antonio MartinezIn this powerful episode of our Tick Boot Camp Podcast, we delve into the inspiring story of Luis Antonio Martinez, known to friends and colleagues as Antonio, from Tijuana, Mexico. His journey is not just a tale of personal struggle and resilience, but also a beacon of hope for many facing similar health challenges. Join us with special guest co-host Tiffany Perez and Tick Boot Camp host Matt Sabatello as we explore Antonio's path to wellness, offering hope and guidance to others facing similar health battles.
Guest Introduction: We're joined by Luis Antonio Martinez ("Antonio"), hailing from Tijuana...2024-01-271h 43
Tick Boot CampFinding Resilience - an interview with Rachel and Dorothy LelandIntroduction:
Welcome to the Tick Boot Camp Podcast! In this episode, hosts Matt Sabatello and Rich Johannesen are honored to welcome Dorothy and Rachel Leland, the mother-daughter duo behind the compelling book, "Finding Resilience: A Teen’s Journey Through Lyme Disease."
About Our Guests:
Dorothy and Rachel Leland share their personal and profound journey battling and overcoming Lyme disease, a story vividly captured in their book, "Finding Resilience: A Teen’s Journey Through Lyme Disease."
Discussion Highlights:
The Origin Story: Dive into the reasons behind writing "Finding Resilience," exploring the unique mother-daughter narrative structure that...2024-01-202h 37
Tick Boot CampUnyielding Spirit - an interview with Nina YagualaIntroduction:
Host Rich Johannesen and special guest co-host Emma Pikoulas introduce the episode and the long-awaited interview with Nina Yagual.
Nina's Background:
Nina shares the unexpected tale of her birth in New York and growing up in Central Florida.
Discussion about her childhood in Florida, the environment, and memories.
The Onset of Lyme:
Nina recalls being 24 when symptoms first appeared.
The incident with a tick bite and the immediate aftermath.
Nina's early medication journey: experiences with Doxycycline and initial treatments.
Diagnosis & Validation:
The struggles of not having health insurance and the subsequent...2023-11-011h 25
Tick Boot CampCenter for Lyme Action - an interview with Bonnie CraterIntroduction:
Bonnie Crater, a renowned name in the Lyme disease community.
Received numerous inquiries from listeners eager to hear her story.
Nicole Bell special guest co-hosting with Rich Johannesen
Background & Personal Story:
Bonnie's early life in Portola Valley, California.
Journey into microbiology and winning the science prize in high school.
Experiences at the University of Richmond and experiments in labs.
Entry into the tech business; starting a hat company in Princeton.
Venture into the computer industry and running a computer store.
The Lyme Connection:
Introduction to the Bay Area Lyme Foundation and the Center...2023-10-251h 34
Tick Boot CampDecoding Lyme - an interview with Doctor Shannon WhiteIntroduction
In today's episode, we host Dr. Shannon White, a seasoned professional in the healthcare community who's become a leading voice in Lyme disease treatment. Joining her are Rich Johannesen and special guest co-host Tiara Smith, who together will navigate the intricacies of Lyme disease, its co-infections, and the often complex treatment process.
The Journey of Dr. Shannon White
Dr. White shares her personal and professional journey. Raised in Iowa, she was always a nature enthusiast, which ironically exposed her to ticks and the risk of Lyme disease. Dr. White was fascinated by...2023-09-2048 min
Tick Boot CampLyme in the Family - an interview with Kerri Evans SeagoWelcome to Episode 369 of the Tick Boot Camp Podcast where we are joined by the resilient Kerri Evans Seago. Kerri shares her insightful and emotional journey dealing with Lyme disease, not only personally but as it afflicted her family as well.
Introduction: Kerri Evans Seago is welcomed to the Tick Boot Camp podcast by Rich Johannesen from Tick Boot Camp and special guest co-host Cassidy Colbery.
Background: Kerri opens up about her childhood, moving around Texas due to her dad's role as a Texas game warden, her severe allergies and eventually settling down with her...2023-08-231h 32
Tick Boot CampThe Lyme Puzzle - an interview with Professor Nicole BaumgarthIntroduction
In this episode of Tick Boot Camp, our hosts Matt Sabatello and Rich Johannesen had the opportunity to talk with the remarkable Professor Nicole Baumgarth, director of the Lyme and Tick-Borne Diseases Institute at Johns Hopkins University. Baumgarth brings a unique interdisciplinary background in veterinary medicine, immunology, microbiology, and pathology offering fresh insights into the complex world of Lyme disease and tick-borne illnesses.
Lyme Disease Research
Baumgarth and her team are investigating why we don't mount an effective adaptive immune response to Lyme as we do with influenza (the flu).
She reveals their interesting finding...2023-07-191h 52
Tick Boot CampFrom Lyme to Therapist - an interview with Christinabella CarsonIn this compelling episode of the Tick Boot Camp Podcast, co-host Matt Sabatello and special guest co-host Lauren Less had an engaging conversation with Christinabella (Bella) Carson, a dedicated educator, therapist, and Lyme warrior. Christina shares her personal story about her battle with Lyme disease and how it led her to make a significant impact within the Lyme community.
About Our Guest: Bella is a vibrant, resilient Lyme disease warrior who has faced numerous medical challenges since childhood. Her health complications, however, never hindered her spirit or determination. Despite the hurdles, she pursued her passion for education...2023-06-281h 29
Tick Boot CampWAVE 1 Bioenergetics - an interview with Stephen Davis
Welcome and Introductions: Stephen Davis, a guest on our Tick Boot Camp Podcast, shares his experiences with Lyme disease and the frequency delivery program on the WAVE 1, using the proven science of bioenergetics. Co-hosting the special interview with Matt is Ali Moresco, a close friend and a prominent figure in the Lyme community.
Getting Into the Weeds of Frequencies: Before diving into the details, we discuss the last podcast Ali co-hosted with Rich, featuring Professor Schneider from Stanford University. The discussion centered around the use of wearables in diagnosing and potentially treating Lyme disease.
Stephen Davis's Background and Journey with...2023-06-211h 27
Tick Boot CampFrontline of Lyme - an interview with Doctor Casey KelleyWelcome to another episode of the Tick Boot Camp Podcast. In this episode, we had the distinct pleasure of speaking with the incredible Lyme Literate Medical Doctor (LLMD) Dr. Casey Kelley. The audio for this enlightening conversation is sourced from an Instagram Live interview conducted in May, during Lyme Disease Awareness Month.
Overview: Dr. Casey Kelley is an authority in the field of integrative health and a trusted voice in chronic illness communities, especially Lyme disease. In this episode, she answers pressing questions from the community, discusses her views on various treatment methods, and offers valuable insights...2023-06-1455 min
Tick Boot CampTick Report - an interview with Professor Stephen RichIn this episode of the Tick Boot Camp Podcast, we welcome Professor Stephen Rich, a well-respected scientist in the chronic Lyme disease community from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Join us as Professor Rich shares insights into his research on tick-borne diseases and practical applications, focusing on Lyme disease transmission, deer's role in the spread of Lyme, and various preventive measures.
Discussion Points
His team's groundbreaking discovery last month that the blood of the white-tailed deer kills Lyme bacteria
Professor Rich's background and the Laboratory of Medical Zoology at UMass Amherst
Practical applications of Lyme research...2023-05-171h 49
Tick Boot CampSilent Majority - an interview with Sarah Terlaga BergquistIn this milestone 350th episode of the Tick Boot Camp Podcast, we welcome special guest Sarah Terlaga Bergquist, a Lyme disease survivor, who joins Rich Johannesen and guest co-host Julia Feygelman. In this heartfelt conversation, Sarah shares her inspiring journey from the first symptoms and diagnosis to overcoming the challenges of Lyme disease and her ultimate recovery.
Athletic Childhood to Lyme Disease
Sarah, a lifelong resident of Massachusetts, grew up as a competitive figure skater. After college, she began to experience unexplained health issues that escalated until a swollen knee led to a quick diagnosis of Lyme...2023-04-121h 05
Tick Boot CampThe Award Goes to... an Interview with Haleigh HekkingHaleigh Hekking is a 24-year-old model turned actor from Los Angeles, California, who's now become a fierce advocate in the Lyme community after her personal experience with the disease.
Prior to Lyme completely changing her life, Haleigh was very social, focused on her career, and ran 5 miles a day.
At the young age of 21, Haleigh had tingling hands and feet, shortness of breath, and fatigue resulting in a Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) misdiagnosis.
Haleigh was treated with "bubble ozone" and IV colloidal silver which relieved all her symptoms.
About a year...2023-02-181h 46
Tick Boot CampIt's All In Your Head - an interview with Dr. Susan TrachmanDr. Susan B. Trachman, MD is a practicing psychiatrist with over 30 years of experience, an Assistant Clinical Professor at Virginia Commonwealth University, and Clinical Associate Professor at George Washington University. Dr. Trachman is also a prolific author and a columnist at Psychology Today.
Dr. Trachman grew up in the Long Island, New York Lyme belt where a passion for law and medicine grew out of a childhood interest in “learning how things worked”. She merged her two passions by focusing her medical school training and attending physician work to become the go-to doctor for “mystery cases”.
In thi...2023-02-151h 17
Tick Boot CampLiving In My Purpose - an Interview with Tanya MillerTanya J Miller is a 40-year-old author, speaker, coach, strategist, and entrepreneur. She is the owner-operator of a Minority Woman’s Business Enterprise (MWBE) business.
Shortly after starting a “side hustle” passion project, she began to suffer from “major pain”. She initially believed the pain was related to a previously diagnosed chronic illness but quickly discovered “that it was something else”.
Her symptoms forced her to visit between 10 and 12 doctors, all of whom struggled to locate the cause of her cognitive issues, seizures, and “legs going out without notification”. The first hint of a diagnosis came from her chir...2023-02-011h 20
Tick Boot CampThe Road Back to Me - an interview with Adena SampsonAdena Sampson is a best-selling author, singer-songwriter, coach, and founder of Outloud Productions and The Unbreakable Spirit Movement.
The multi-talented entrepreneur and artist constructed an almost magical life and career. She became a sought-after speaker, emcee, narrator, and presenter and she graced the entertainment stage across the globe as the opening act for world-renowned artists such as Patti LaBelle and Wayne Newton.
In 2008, everything changed for the worst. “Everything just fell apart - [her] health, [her] relationship, [her] finances. [Her] world came crashing down and so did [she]”. For the next 7 years, her health decline forc...2023-01-281h 52
Tick Boot CampKindness in Combat - an interview with Tony FeliceTony Felice is the 58-year-old founder of Felice Agency, an award-winning branding, advertising, marketing, and public relations firm. He is a dual citizen of Phoenix, Arizona, and San Diego, California.
After a summer vacation trip to tick-endemic Cape Cod, Massachusetts, Mr. Felice returned home with an extensive skin rash, joint pain, brain fog, vertigo, and flu-like symptoms that lasted for months. For the next 2 years, his health steadily declined prompting him to visit 24 doctors in search of a diagnosis.
Unfortunately, the mysterious symptoms were not new to Mr. Felice. Two decades earlier, he lived in...2023-01-211h 41
Tick Boot CampLeading Lyme - an interview with Dr. Kent HoltorfDr. Kent Holtorf, MD is the founder of the Holtorf Medical Group with offices in El Segundo, California and Marietta, Georgia. He is also the founder and director of the not for profit National Academy of Hypothryoidism and Integrative Science (NAHIS). His work has been featured on numerous TV shows including the Today Show, CBS Sunday Morning, ABC News, ESPN, CNN and Fox Business.
Dr. Holtorf suffered from and managed a series of undiagnosed childhood and early adult illnesses that caused him to have difficulty getting out of bed. By the time he attended medical school, he...2023-01-182h 12
Tick Boot CampHeart of Wellness - an interview with Doctor Miles NicholsDr. Miles Nichols is the 37-year-old co-founder of the highly regarded Denver, Colorado based Lyme and mold treatment clinic: Medicine with Heart. He also co-founded the Medicine with Heart Institute to provide professional training to clinicians in the treatment of complex chronic diseases.
Born into a high achieving Ivy League educated family, Dr. Nichols followed the family tradition and was accepted into gifted and talented educational programs through middle school. By the time he entered high school, a multitude of nagging childhood illnesses merged and presented as chronic fatigue causing his grades to decline.
Debilitating...2023-01-141h 59
Tick Boot CampEnlightened Wellness - an interview with Kristi KusskeKristi Kusske is a 37-year-old Registered Nurse (RN) and Functional Diagnostic Nutritional Practitioner from Lakeville, Minnesota. She is the entrepreneurial founder of Enlightened Integrative Wellness.
Ms. Kusske’s Lyme disease journey is both personal and parental. Despite suffering from classic Lyme disease symptoms, including brain fog and fatigue, she was not diagnosed by western educated medical practitioners until after her daughter was born with congenital Lyme disease.
Her dual roles as Lyme Mom and Lyme patient mandated that Ms. Kusske expand her medical education and training. In addition to her sturdy foundation that included RN, PI...2023-01-072h 00
Tick Boot CampLyme Inspired Nurse - an interview with Briana JamshidiBriana Jamshidi is a 27-year-old Registered Nurse (RN) and certified personal trainer from Charleston, South Carolina. Ms. Jamshidi loved to lift weights, run races, dance, go to concerts, attend music festivals, and was a top performer on her National Guard physical fitness test.
At the age of 21, Ms. Jamshidi suddenly fell ill while attending her annual training with the Army National Guard in Virginia. Shew was first diagnosed with Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) and then doctors said it was Interstitial Cystitis (IC) because her urine cultures never grew any bacteria.
Some of Ms. Jamshidi’s ea...2023-01-0400 min
Tick Boot CampPsychiatric Superhero - an interview with Dr. Rosalie GreenbergDr. Rosalie Greenberg MD is a Board-Certified Adult, Child, and Adolescent Psychiatrist from Summit, New Jersey. She is known for her expertise in the diagnosis and management of complex problems in children and pediatric psychopharmacology.
Dr. Greenberg earned her MD from the Ivy League Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, where she served as chief resident and then member of the teaching faculty after completing a fellowship in child psychiatry.
In practice for over 40 years, Dr. Greenberg brings her expertise to a wide range of topics including adolescent suicide, pediatric bipolar disorder, and the...2022-12-282h 16
Tick Boot CampThe Lyme Boss - an interview with Heather GrayHeather Gray is a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition practitioner with a background in advanced DNA and mold from Colorado. She uses her skills to help other tick-borne disease patients heal.
Prior to getting sick, Ms. Gray experienced childhood trauma and didn’t have a “normal” child’s life. She contracted Lyme disease at the young age of 13 and aggressive symptoms began when she was 15.
Some of Ms. Gray’s symptoms included back pain, gut issues, a swollen knee, depression, anxiety, and more. She was sick for almost 20 years and was finally diagnosed with Lyme disease when she was 34...2022-12-211h 12
Tick Boot CampMigraine Solutions - an interview with Dr. John AlloccaDr. John Allocca is a medical research scientist and biophysicist from “the Lyme capital of the world”: Long Island, New York. He is the author of more than 60 books on medicine, physics, nutrition, and photography and the founder of Allocca Biotechnology.
Dr. Allocca’s journey with Lyme disease began over 30 years ago when he began to suffer knee pain, headaches and fatigue. Despite his medical training and experience writing medical diagnostic software programs, he “could not figure out what was wrong with [him]”. He consulted with several medical doctor colleagues to help him unravel his personal medical mystery wi...2022-12-171h 15
Tick Boot CampExposing Lyme - an interview with Alexis RaleighAlexis Raleigh is a 25-year-old reporter from upstate New York. She has a bachelor’s degree in business management from Binghamton University and a master’s degree in broadcasting and journalism from Syracuse University.
Ms. Raleigh was “able to do anything” before she got sick when she was 20 years old. Some of her symptoms included severe headaches, nerve pain, POTS, neck pain, and neurological symptoms.
Ms. Raleigh was misdiagnosed with Lupus, POTS, and migraines before receiving a proper diagnosis of Lyme disease 2 years later when she was 21 years old.
Ms. Raleigh first used IV antib...2022-12-1400 min
Tick Boot CampKitchen Remedy - an interview Dianna BresciaDianna Brescia is a holistic wellness coach, the entrepreneurial founder of Kitchen Remedy and native New Yorker residing in sunny California.
Ms. Brescia grew up in the bosom of an ethnic New York Italian family. The practice of daily food preparation during her childhood had nurtured and connected her with her culture and family despite being “unable to function like a normal person or do normal things”.
At the age of 25, she began to lose her vision and brain function. The severe symptoms caused her to visit a hospital and several doctors including a a neur...2022-12-101h 27
Tick Boot CampCustomized Care - an interview with Katie BorkKatie Bork is a 23-year-old nurse from Loveland, Colorado. She is currently on a healing sabbatical from her passion profession.
Although she was symptomatic since the age of 10, she largely enjoyed an idyllic childhood. However, in 2011 her health bounced back and forth between “failure to thrive” to weight gain in “excess of 60 pounds” trigging her to regularly visit the hospital
Last year, her health took a “terrible turn” causing her to feel pain all over her body that she “could not seem to remedy”. In December, she also discovered a “rash that progressively spread throughout [her] whole body”.2022-12-071h 32
Tick Boot CampLymeLight Foundation - an interview with Phyllis BedfordPhyllis Bedford is the founder of LymeLight Foundation, a not-for-profit whose mission is to provide grants which enable eligible children and young adults with Lyme disease to receive proper treatment and medication as well as to raise awareness about Lyme disease.
Ms. Bedford is a graduate of UC Berkeley with a degree in Political Economics. She uses her God-given talents to help the chronic Lyme disease community and she’s given over $8,000,000 to 1,150 Lyme patients since starting LymeLight.
Ms. Bedford, her husband, and two daughters all have Lyme disease. She’s a congenital Lyme disease advo...2022-12-0300 min
Tick Boot CampThe Investment Officer - an interview with Paul SelianPaul Selian is an Executive Vice President and Head of Global Credit Finance for State Street Corporation. He oversees the firm’s international lending activities across a broad range of products, managing a team of professionals in the US, Europe and Australia. Paul has served as a board member and President of the Dean Center for Tick Borne Illness and as Chair for The Posse Foundation’s Boston board. He and his family currently reside in Portsmouth, RI.
If you would like to learn more about how Lyme disease taught an investment professional to “own his own health...2022-11-301h 01
Tick Boot CampFrom Covid to Lyme - an interview with Tiffany PerezTiffany Perez is a 35-year-old professional tattoo artist from Pine Brook, New Jersey.
Ms. Perez led a very busy and productive life and owned her own business before getting sick with Lyme disease.
Ms. Perez had a stroke and then was diagnosed with COVID. Next, shortly after COVID, she was diagnosed with Lyme disease.
Some of Ms. Perez’s symptoms included extreme brain fog, Bell's palsy, hallucinations, short term memory loss, neck pain, depression, full body pain, and swelling of her joints.
Most of Ms. Perez’s symptoms were dismissed as bein...2022-11-261h 11
Tick Boot CampSilent Suffering - an interview with Lauren MurphreeLauren Murphree is a 29-year-old certified IV technician from Tennessee. She’s also the author of Silent Suffering: Finding God's Faithfulness in Chronic Lyme Disease.
Ms. Murphree was flourishing and working full time. She was an athlete and was very social.
Ms. Murphree was first diagnosed with Lyme disease when she was 9 years old, but it didn’t “wreak havoc” in her life until she was around 20 years old.
Some of Ms. Murphree’s symptoms have included neuropathy, neck and back pain, brain inflammation, loss of energy, jaw pain, tremors, sharp shooting pains in her hea...2022-11-1952 min
Tick Boot CampSelf Healer - an interview with Jennifer SalaJennifer Sala is a 32-year-old herbalist and research writer from Ellsworth, Maine.
Ms. Sala was a healthy baby, and she was accepted into her school’s talented and gifted program at a young age. She was bit by ticks all throughout her life but didn’t know what they were.
Ms. Sala’s health started to decline after a tick bite when she was 4 years old, and she crashed at the age of 10 shortly after developing a bullseye rash from another tick bite. She was then infected later in life while living in Texas when she wa...2022-11-161h 35
Tick Boot CampHealing in Harmony - an interview with Micaela HooMicaela Hoo is a 28-year-old freelance content creator, social media manager, Global Lyme Alliance (GLA) peer mentor, and entrepreneur from Los Angeles, California. She is the co-creator of My July, a clean skin care brand.
Born in the eastern United States Lyme belt, Ms. Hoo’s childhood was interrupted by persistent illness, learning difficulties, issues with word recall, and heightened sensitivity. She made frequent trips to doctors and medical centers without securing a diagnosis.
Ms. Hoo’s health did not improve when her family moved across the county to pursue professional opportunities on the west coas...2022-11-121h 28
Tick Boot CampLyme Support - an interview with Doctor Christine ArseneauDr. Christine Arseneau is a 38-year-old pharmacist who spent 6 years training at a hospital before managing an integrative compounding pharmacy where she now works today. She is the founder of Lyme Support which serves clients suffering with Lyme disease and tick-borne infections, is certified in Clinical Cannabinoid Pharmacy, and has a Functional Medicine Certification in Health Coaching.
Despite moving around a lot as a child because her father was in the Army, Dr. Arseneau was a straight A student and excelled at everything she did. Although her life seemed perfect from the outside, she never felt important...2022-11-091h 22
Tick Boot CampReclaiming Embodiment - an interview with Dana PapadopoulosDana Papadopoulos is a 30-year-old not-for-profit Media Director residing in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Ms. Papadopoulos was transformed from an active, healthy, athletic child and young adult to a chronically ill 18-year-old woman. Then, for almost a decade, she battled a series of seemingly separate symptoms including anorexia, extreme GI issues, gastroparesis, POTS, EDS, fibromyalgia, ovarian cysts, hypotension, anemia, PCOS, leaky gut, and more.
Despite treating with over 50 medical doctors and medical centers, including the world-renowned Cleveland Clinic, she continued to suffer from poor health while collecting an array of diagnoses. Finally at the age of 27...2022-11-051h 56
Tick Boot CampGrace Walk Farm - an interview with Amber BengeAmber Benge is a 39-year-old young woman from Hickory, North Carolina who is now a sustainable farmer growing her own food and medicine at Grace Walk Farm. She’s a trained victim advocate and her professional background is in working with women who have addiction issues and are victims of sex trafficking.
Ms. Benge was bit by a tick when she was 5 years old during a family vacation. She got a bullseye rash, became sick, but Lyme disease went undiagnosed for the next 34 years.
Ms. Benge was sick for decades after her family vacation and sh...2022-11-021h 37
Tick Boot CampLyme in the Limelight - an interview with Daisy IlchovskaDaisy Ilchovska is a 36-year-old nutritional therapist, researcher, and author from Bournemouth, England. She is the founder of Optimal Health Nutrition, a virtual clinic established to help people overcome health challenges through evidence-based strategies.
At the age of 26, Ms. Ilchovska was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease and doctors told her to expect to be permanently disabled in less than a decade. Shortly thereafter, she suffered a tick bite causing her to health to deteriorate from a myriad of neurological symptoms.
After working with a half dozen conventional doctors, she discovered that she had to take...2022-10-291h 36
Tick Boot CampSocially Serving - an interview with Sarah LombardSarah Lombard is a 27-year-old social media marketing, management, and creation professional from Scottsdale, Arizona.
Prior to attending college, she enjoyed a very social teen life that included “the worst diet known to man”. She would “eat candy and cookies for lunch with some fries and coming home, starving, eating frozen dinners and spoons full of sugar”.
At the age of 17 she began to get sick. She suffered monthly infections, stomach aches, lethargy, lack of motivation and anxiety. Her symptoms forced her to seek treatment from so many doctors she “lost count”.
After being misdia...2022-10-191h 47
Tick Boot CampI Can't Wait - an interview with Vanessa NoletVanessa Nolet is a 29-year-old young woman from Quebec, Canada. She is working on finishing up a bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Management.
Prior to getting sick with Lyme disease, Ms. Nolet had a great life filled with friends and sports. She worked at a spa while going to college and was exposed to Freon during an accident which changed her life.
Around this time, Ms. Nolet was bit by a tick and within a month she became very ill. She had chronic fatigue, whole body spasms, light sensitivity, body burning, ulcers, arthritis, irregular periods, au...2022-10-1500 min
Tick Boot CampCanadian Fortitude - an interview with Lexi CzarLexi Czar is a 27-year-old young woman from Creston, BC, Canada. She created Lyme disease awareness apparel and is and is thinking about relaunching her brand in the future.
Prior to suffering the extreme symptoms of Lyme disease, Ms. Czar was a full-time student with a part-time job and was involved in many extracurricular sports and activities. She traveled throughout British Columbia and Alberta and was an extremely happy person with a great group of friends.
Ms. Czar struggled with health issues as a child after a bad case of mono, but once she entered...2022-10-082h 08
Tick Boot CampStrength from Sweden - an interview with Åsa Rydmark KersleyÅsa Rydmark is a 48-year-old woman from Sweden who has traveled all around the world. She’s worked in the medical field as a Registered Nurse (RN), research nurse at a gynecological ward, and for the last two years as a research coordinator at Linköping University.
Ms. Rydmark had many tick bites throughout her life, got a bullseye rash when she was 14, and Lyme came out and wreaked havoc when she was 39 due to mold exposure and environmental toxins weakening her immune system while performing home renovations. At first, she thought her symptoms were due to “sugar...2022-10-0500 min
Tick Boot CampFurry Friends - an interview with Karen WidamanKaren Widaman is a 62-year-old certified dog trainer and owner of a large dog training company from Glendora, California.
Despite working in a high-risk industry, Ms. Widaman was unaware of that her contact with thousands of dogs increased her Lyme vulnerability. In 2015, she began to suffer from stomach, foot, and hand pain her doctors believed to be unrelated symptoms in part because she tested negative for Lyme disease.
Unrelenting symptoms forced to treat with a plethora of medical doctors including internists, neurologists, gastroenterologists, oncologists, and infectious disease doctors. In desperation, she sought out a “natural do...2022-10-0100 min
Tick Boot CampPatient Zero - an interview with Casey FillianCasey Fillian is a 45-year-old personal trainer, massage therapist, and competitive runner from Marlboro, New Jersey.
Ms. Fillian is also a Lyme disease pioneer: during her childhood she was one of the first people in the United States diagnosed with Lyme. After suffering a tick bite while attending a summer camp, she “developed a fever, general malaise… a bad flu, [her] knee blew up to 3 times its size, and [her] torso was covered in a rash”.
Although her parents did not believe the “knee swelling was related to the flu”, the family pediatrician “was suspicious of a new disease [thought] only...2022-09-281h 14
Tick Boot CampNumb - an interview with Grace AndersonGrace Anderson is a 21-year-old Lyme disease advocate from the coast of Maine. She's currently studying mental health and human services.
Ms. Anderson first became sick with symptoms of Lyme when she was 12 at a Taylor Swift concert with the following symptoms: dizziness, nausea, swollen feet, excessive sweating, and vomiting. These symptoms quickly subsided, but they came back a month later and never went away with the addition of migraines, fatigue, difficulty walking, full body pain, and body weakness.
Ms. Anderson tested positive for Hashimoto's disease and the rest of her symptoms were dismissed as "...2022-09-241h 26
Tick Boot CampNervous System Health - an interview with Samantha LynnSamantha Lynn is a 31-year-old Nutritional Therapy Practitioner from Missouri. She’s also a Vaccine Education Specialist and Transformation Touch Practitioner.
Ms. Lynn had many events occur in her early life that contributed to her declining health leading up to her crash at 21 years old after receiving two vaccines. She ended up in the Emergency Room (ER) and then followed up with a variety of doctors.
Finally, a hypnotherapist referred Ms. Lynn to a functional neurologist where she began her real holistic healing journey. She also started to study the work of Irene Lyon and be...2022-09-2100 min
Tick Boot CampYou Had Me at Chocolate - an interview with Ali LazowskiAli Lazowski is the 31-year-old John’s Hopkins University educated founder and CEO of Bare Life. Bare Life is a company that creates “crave worthy and easy to enjoy plant based and gluten free foods, inspired by Ms. Lazowski’s journey with chronic Lyme disease”.
Undiagnosed Lyme disease symptoms began to interfere with Ms. Lazowski’s goal driven life during her junior year in high school. Beginning with “utter exhaustion, horrible headaches, brain fog, [difficulties] focusing, and a constant low-grade fever”, her illness progressed to include “joint pain”.
She suffered in constant pain without a diagnosis for 8 ye...2022-08-201h 40
Tick Boot CampConfidence in Lyme - an interview with Sarah CorlisSarah Corlis is a mother of two children with Lyme disease from Alpharetta, Georgia. Growing up, she had a very active social life and used to work out all the time.
Sarah was a human resources manager until she was 34 years old when she took some time off to have her kids. A few years later, she returned to work as a realtor with a more flexible schedule for 6 years until she decided to work fulltime on her health and the health of her two children.
Some of Sarah's early Lyme disease symptoms included dizziness...2022-08-031h 35
Tick Boot CampPost Traumatic Growth - an interview with Kristen HarrisKristen Harris is a 39-year-old small business owner from Westchester County, New York. Her story is different than most of our guests.
Ms. Harris was very sick with Lyme disease in 1998, reached remission in 2000, and in 2016 fell ill again due to Lyme. She went to college, got a job, traveled, and lived a very active life from 2000 to 2016.
At the age of 33, Ms. Harris relapsed and suffered severe neck pain, full-body pain, dizziness, cognitive issues, Lyme rage, disassociation, heart palpitations, ringing in her ears, vision disturbances, muscle twitching, migraines, fatigue, anxiety, depression, and more.
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Tick Boot CampDancing in the Lyme Light - an interview with Ali GoodmanAli Goodman is a 24-year-old dancer and Pilates instructor from San Diego, California.
Ms. Goodman’s young life has been punctuated by a passion for the performing arts and health challenges that would hinder her artistic progress. “Never feeling completely normal,” she and her family had to deal with random medical anomalies from the time [she] was born.
Undeterred by a “different [medical] diagnosis” from more than 15 doctors, she was a straight A student, and “danced rigorously”. By the age of “16 or 17” her symptoms became so severe and deteriorating that she “thought [she] was going to die”.
For...2022-07-091h 26
Tick Boot CampCommunity Healing - an interview with LLMD Casey KelleyDr. Casey Kelley is a Lyme Literate Medical Doctor and the founder and Medical Director of Case Integrative Health. Tick Boot Camp has featured Dr. Kelley’s work online and on episodes 98 and 170 of the Tick Boot Camp Podcast. For the past two years, podcast co-hosts Matt Sabatello and Rich Johannesen challenged Dr. Kelley to honor Lyme Disease Awareness Month by answering your questions in real time on Instagram Live. This podcast is the audio of the 2022 Instagram Live broadcast. If you would like to learn more about how Dr. Casey Kelley demonstrated that she “really knows the ropes” and ga...2022-06-151h 16
Tick Boot CampTransforming Hearts - an interview with Blakeley BoydBlakeley Boyd is a 20-year-old farm girl from Alabama who has a heart of gold and a passion for spreading the love of Jesus to those around her. She spent her growing up years with her eight siblings working her farm with her dad and being homeschooled by her mom. All growing up Blakeley often was there always offering a helping hand to those who need it. That good work ethic and passion for loving others running through her veins drove her to dream of doing mission work into her adult years. At a young age, Blakeley felt greatly...2022-06-041h 20
Tick Boot CampStopping Lyme - an interview with Kayla StevensKayla Stevens is a 27-year-old woman from Atlanta, Georgia. She has a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and Health Sciences from the University of Maine, a Master of Health Administration (MHA) from Georgia State University, and she’s currently finishing up her Integrative Health Practitioner (IHP) certification.
Prior to contracting Lyme disease, Ms. Stevens worked for a local hospital, was known as the “party girl,” and traveled frequently.
At the age of 25, Ms. Stevens quickly fell ill from Lyme disease the day after a tick bite with flu-like symptoms and a bullseye rash. Within a week h...2022-05-281h 34
Tick Boot CampPetri Dish - an interview with Kate PetrieKate Petrie is a 54-year-old classically trained actor, voice actor, drama teacher, and makeup artist from Morayshire, Scotland. Drama school and stage acting offered her the opportunity to travel across the globe residing in France, England, and Spain.
Ms. Petrie spent her childhood in rural Scotland where she “was bitten by ticks many times.” She “had lots of health issues when [she] was younger,” but suffered severe symptoms including rashes, swollen glands, loss of voice, and “horrendous fatigue” after a tick bite at the age of 17. Her doctors diagnosed her with “ringworm” and “the kissing disease” and urged her not to “ki...2022-05-041h 33
Tick Boot CampCourageous Insider - an interview with Gabriela WijegunawardenaGabriela Wijegunawardena is a 43-year-old mother living in the Washington metropolitan area, originally from San Francisco, California, where she contracted Lyme disease. She is a food blogger and has helped countless individuals in the Lyme disease and tick-borne illness community.
Prior to contracting Lyme disease, Ms. Wijegunawardena worked as a NICU nurse at a level III NICU/Regional surgical center for almost 2 decades. She loved traveling with her husband to places like Hawaii, Bali, Spain, Ireland, and London and was an avid hiker.
At the age of 35, Ms. Wijegunawardena first began to exhibit symptoms which...2022-04-301h 45
Tick Boot CampPowerhouse - an interview with Kelsey WenburgKelsey Wenburg is a 39-year-old woman from Anchorage, Alaska. She’s on a health journey healing from Lyme disease and mold.
Prior to contracting Lyme disease, Ms. Wenburg was working full-time and ran weekly workouts. She then became a health coach and helped others heal their bodies from a variety of ailments.
At the age of 29, Ms. Wenburg first began to exhibit alarming symptoms that she later learned were caused by Lyme disease, which included fatigue and insomnia. Unfortunately, as time went on, Ms. Wenburg developed worsening symptoms and had to quit her government job th...2022-04-161h 28
Tick Boot CampSquishy Samm - an interview with Sam ChocanoSamantha Marie Chocano is a multi-talented 25-year-old entrepreneur, graphic artist, YouTuber, gamer and glass ceiling breaking athlete from Fresno, California. She is vlogging and publishing her “entire treatment” journey to expose the reality of Lyme disease.
Ms. Chocano’s childhood garnered her the opportunity to “do many out of the box things.” She was the sole female wrestler on her high school and college teams, moved to different parts of the county each year as the child of a military family and “was even featured on [an episode] of MTV Catfish.”
Ms. Chocano’s nomadic childhood expose...2022-04-061h 14
Tick Boot CampBeauty Beats Lyme - an interview with Dani TygrDani Tygr is a 34-year-old hair stylist from Los Angeles, California. In addition to film and television, her work has been featured in music videos, red carpet events, music tours, music festivals, editorials, runway events, and more.
Prior to contracting Lyme disease, Dani traveled all over the world working in the beauty industry serving as an executive global platform artist and technical educator. She graduated from the Paul Mitchell School of Cosmetology and won various awards including the Modern Salon Top 100 Artist and the Paul Mitchell Hairstyling Award.
In her late twenties, Ms. Tygr first...2022-04-0200 min
Tick Boot CampHealing Through Trauma - an interview with Ali KatesThis week Tick Boot Camp interviewed Certified Trauma Coach and entrepreneurial founder of EmotionalHealthAccelerator.com: Ali Kates. Ms. Kate’s is from Sonoma County, California.
In the comprehensive interview, Ms. Cates shared how she endured a series of traumatic childhood experiences that included chronic illness caused by Lyme disease, emotional pain brought about by parental philandering and divorce, the death of a family member and best friend, and finally a sexual assault.
Ms. Kates attempted to manage her traumatic childhood by “putting pain aside” and “shoving [it] under the rug.” Unfortunately, the avoidance techniques failed to serve h...2022-03-262h 05
Tick Boot CampThe Nova - an interview with Amanda TiberiAmanda Tiberi is a multi-talented 33-year-old clinical nutritionist and founder of the Amanda Nova Wellness community. Ms. Tiberi is from Westchester County, New York.
Ms. Tiberi’s journey with chronic illness, triggered by Lyme disease, began when she “got sick in 2018 and never got better.” Her symptoms initially presented as chronic back pain then migrated to “brain fog, full body muscle and joint pain, digestive issues, fatigue, depression, anxiety, and weight gain.”
After suffering a misdiagnosis of fibromyalgia, she was diagnosed and treated for Lyme disease by a Lyme Literate Medical Doctor (LLMD). Unfortunately, healing did not be...2022-03-161h 21
Tick Boot CampThe Lyme Resource - an interview with Gretel AdamsGretel Adams is a 36-year-old small business owner from Columbus, Ohio. She has owned and operated Sunny Meadows Flower Farm since 2006 with her husband Steve.
Prior to contracting Lyme disease, Ms. Adams worked very hard and had to perform both physical labor and intense decision-making. While not working, she enjoyed socializing with friends and attending music festivals.
At the age of 33, Ms. Adams had found a tick biting her and she quickly removed it and went on with her life. The very next day she developed alarming symptoms that just got worse and worse.
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Tick Boot CampStanding In Truth - an interview with Peter OwenPeter Owen is a 63-year-old geologist, photographer and entrepreneur from Melbourne Victoria, Australia. He is a founding member of the TICNA (Tick-Borne Community Network Australia) public education group and President of the Conquering Chronic Illness patient support group.
While recovering from a badly broken leg from a fall at his home, Mr. Owen began to feel incredible pain all over his body. Beginning with headaches, shoulder pain, and neck pain his symptoms expanded and migrated to include fatigue, panic attacks, and brain fog.
Mr. Owen was misdiagnosed with MECFS after he was examined and treated...2022-02-161h 53
Tick Boot CampUnmovable - an interview with Kirstan O'NeillKirstan O’Neil is a 24-year-old small business owner from Northwest Florida. She runs an RV resort with her family and helps manage the day-to-day operations of the business.
Prior to contracting Lyme disease, Kirstan had a very active and enjoyable life. She regularly went to the gym, enjoyed cooking and gardening with her grandma, and started working with her family at a young age.
At the age of 12, Ms. O’Neil contracted Lyme disease and developed a “strep-like cold,” nosebleeds, swollen glands on her neck, joint pain, chest pain, and bad urinary tract infections (UTIs). D...2022-02-0900 min
Tick Boot CampPain to Purpose - an interview with Madi PetersMadi Peters is a 22-year-old medical school student from Canada training to become a Naturopathic Doctor (ND). Her Lyme disease experience has shaped her life, values, and passions. She soon will be helping others suffering from chronic Lyme disease once she completes medical school.
Prior to getting sick, Ms. Peters was a very active teenager engaged in competitive dance, teaching gymnastics, participating in her school’s swim team, and actively serving as a member of her school’s student council. Suddenly, she went from an extremely active, social, and academically successful teenager to becoming debilitatingly ill and bedr...2021-12-111h 25
Tick Boot CampAdvocacy & Purpose - an Event to Celebrate the First Birthday of Advocacy ExpressElected officials from around the United States joined leading Lyme disease advocates to celebrate the one-year anniversary of Advocacy Express which flipped over 40 representatives to now support Lyme legislation!
Tune in to listen to Brookhaven Town Councilwoman Jane Bonner (Long Island, New York), Brookhaven Town Councilman Kevin LaValle (Long Island, New York), New York State Assemblyman Steve Englebright, and Michigan State Representative Karen Whitsett
These elected officials share their personal Lyme experiences, what they’ve done to help the Lyme community, and how you can personally advocate for Lyme disease to your elected representatives
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Tick Boot CampFlores Lane - an interview with Trish BadenTricia “Trish” Baden is the 33-year-old Candle Scientist behind Flores Lane from West Hollywood, California. Her Lyme disease journey began while on a cabin trip with her ex-boyfriend and his family to Northern Wisconsin when she was 23 years old.
Ms. Baden became immediately ill during the last day of her trip with a sore throat, bump on the back of her head, and a fever. Her symptoms progressed and she developed neurological problems in addition to various other symptoms from head-to-toe.
Ms. Baden kept fighting for her health and was misdiagnosed with early on-set Parkinson's dise...2021-10-0200 min
Tick Boot CampLLMD Takes on IG Live - an interview with Doctor Casey KelleyDr. Casey Kelley is a Lyme Literate Integrative Medical Doctor from Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Kelley shared her personal and professional journeys with Lyme disease in Episode 98 of the Tick Boot Camp Podcast. To celebrate Lyme Disease Awareness Month, Tick Boot Camp issued a challenge to Dr. Kelley to answer your questions live and in real time. This podcast is the audio of the Instagram Live broadcast. If you would like to learn more about how Lyme Literate Integrative Medical Doctor Casey Kelley took on all challengers including the rapid fire “follow-up” questions from co-hosts Rich Johannesen and Matt Sabatello, the...2021-05-191h 00
Tick Boot CampA Graphic Curator of the Lyme ExperienceRichard Johannesen’s and Matt Sabatello's guest today is graphic artist Lauren Walters, founder of Life in Lyme Light, who will show you how to share your Lyme disease journey story and help other people.2019-04-2434 min
Tick Boot CampA Teacher Takes on Lyme: Dr. Nancy Fox, Ed.DWhat every Parent needs to know about Lyme Disease! In this brand new interview, Richard Johannesen and Matt Sabatello and Lyme disease education expert Dr. Nancy Fox reveal everything you need to know about educating children on ticks and Lyme Disease. Dr. Fox is the founder of the Lyme Education Awareness Foundation (LEAF). Download this episode now to get started and learn more about Dr. Fox and LEAF!2019-04-2043 min