Living With Lyme
133 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsWelcome to Living with Lyme, the podcast where we educate, advocate and collaborate about Lyme Disease. Hear from experts as they share reliable information about how to live with Lyme Disease. Your host is Cindy Kennedy, MS, FNP-BC.
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Episodes
E33: Using Your Health Journey To Help Others
August 09, 2018 02:45 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MBScott Forsgren, FDN-P-health coach, blogger, podcaster, health writer, and advocate joins the program to discuss his health journey, what he learned along the way, and how he now helps others on their journey towards health and healing.
E32: Cannabis As a Treatment Option
August 07, 2018 01:19 - 52 minutes - 47.8 MBThis episode features an interview with Dr. Uma Dhanabalan, as she discusses the use of cannabis as a treatment option for Lyme patients and those with chronic illness. She also shares her thoughts about the stigma and laws around the medical use of cannabis and some of the biggest misconceptions about this field.
Episode 31: Treatment For Sleep Disorders
July 21, 2018 16:08 - 38 minutes - 31 MBDr. Michael Gelb, highly rated author and speaker on TMJ, sleep apnea, and sleep disorders, joins the program to discuss how he helps Lyme patients to get better sleep and some of the most common problems that lead to sleep apnea and sleep disorders.
Episode 30: Using Low Dose Naltrexone For Lyme Disease Treatment
June 27, 2018 12:24 - 39 minutes - 31.5 MBDr. Ingels, author of “The Lyme Solution: A 5-Part Plan to Fight the Inflammatory Autoimmune Response and Beat Lyme Disease”, joins the program to discuss his experience with using low dose naltrexone (LDN) as a treatment for Lyme disease.
Episode 29: Botanical Formulas For Nutritional Support
June 11, 2018 15:27 - 39 minutes - 31.6 MBDr. Rachel Fresco, L. Ac., Ph.D, founder and President of Bio-Botanical Research joins the program to discuss her focus of creating botanical formulas that are used as nutritional support by health professionals in challenging clinical presentations.
Episode 28: Herbal Treatments for Lyme Disease and Co-infections
May 25, 2018 16:00 - 34 minutes - 27.9 MBClinical herbalist Julie McIntyre joins the program to discuss herbal treatments for Lyme disease and co-infections, and how she helps clients heal.
Episode 27: Finding a Cure For Lyme Disease
May 18, 2018 11:47 - 27 minutes - 21.9 MBDr. Sapi joins the program to discuss her recent studies, which investigate the different forms of Borrelia burgdorferi to better understand how Borrelia can hide from the immune system as well as from antimicrobial therapies.
Episode 26: Acupuncture For Health and Healing
May 04, 2018 02:07 - 47 minutes - 38.1 MBDr. James D. Moran, Licensed Acupuncturist (MA), Doctor of Acupuncture (RI), and Certified Addiction Specialist, joins the program to discuss the work that he does using acupuncture and Oriental Medicine to help his patients find healing from chronic pain and illness.
Episode 25: Detox and Nutrition
April 25, 2018 02:53 - 34 minutes - 27.3 MBDr. Jay Davidson joins the program to discuss the importance of detoxification for those suffering from chronic illness and shares diet and nutrition tips. Dr. Davidson is a popular speaker and a two time #1 international best-selling author. Dr. Jay was the host of the Chronic Lyme Disease Summit #1 and Chronic Lyme Disease Summit #2. He was also the host of the Parasite Summit and a co-host of The Detox Project, which had over 50,000 participants.
Episode 24: Cutting-Edge Lyme Research
April 13, 2018 11:00 - 42 minutes - 33.7 MBDr. Brian Fallon, MD, Director Of The Tick-Borne Disease Research Center At Columbia University, joins the program to discuss the work that they are doing at the center and how their research is informing treatment. Dr. Fallon is internationally renowned for his work on the neurologic and neuropsychiatric aspects of Lyme disease. His work has also included diagnostics and treatment studies.
Episode 23: Lyme Disease and the Brain
April 04, 2018 16:00 - 38 minutes - 31.1 MBDr. Robert C. Bransfield, M.D., F.A.P.A., joins the program to discuss the connection between Lyme disease and mental health, and how Lyme disease and co-infections can cause cognitive impairments, sleep disorders and various psychiatric issues.
Episode 22: Finding Emotional, Mental and Energetic Healing From Lyme
March 28, 2018 16:00 - 32 minutes - 26.1 MBHolistic psychotherapist, speaker, author, and sound healer Mytrae Meliana joins the program to discuss how she found emotional, mental and energetic healing from Lyme disease, beyond just the physical healing.
Episode 21: Improving Testing For Lyme and Other Tick-Borne Diseases
March 14, 2018 16:00 - 37 minutes - 30 MBDr. Jyotsna Shah is the President and Laboratory Director of IGeneX Clinical Laboratory, Palo Alto, CA. Dr. Shah has over 40 years of research experience in immunology, molecular biology, and microbiology. She joined IGeneX as the Director of Research and Development in 1997. In this episode, Dr. Shah discusses testing for Lyme disease, Relapsing Fever, and other tick-borne diseases.
Episode 20: Tips From a Lyme Literate Physician
February 28, 2018 17:00 - 43 minutes - 34.6 MBDr. Kenneth Liegner joins the program to discuss his thoughts about diagnosis and treatment of Lyme Disease. Dr. Leigner is a Board Certified Internist with additional training in Pathology and Critical Care Medicine, practicing in Pawling, New York who has been actively involved in diagnosis and treatment of Lyme disease and related disorders since 1988.
Episode 19: Ayurveda- A Powerful Platform for Healing and Self-Care
February 14, 2018 17:00 - 35 minutes - 28.2 MBAuthor and blogger Mary Sullivan shares her own Lyme journey and how she used Ayurveda to heal from inflammation and illness. Discover what Ayurveda is and how it can be a powerful platform for healing.
Episode 18: Functional Medicine- Getting To the Root Cause of Illness
January 31, 2018 17:00 - 29 minutes - 23.8 MBDr Jill Carnahan joins the program to discuss functional medicine, and how she helps her patients to get to the root cause of their disease or illness. Dr. Carnahan also discusses the role that mold can play in chronic illness.
Episode 17: A Mother's Journey- Rescuing Her Son From The Rabbit Hole of Lyme Disease
January 24, 2018 06:00 - 31 minutes - 25.4 MBRegistered psychotherapist and author Lori Dennis shares her journey of helping her adult son get well, after he became ill with Lyme disease in the fall of 2012. While helping her son navigate his medical journey from “no answers” to continued recovery, Lori determined to write a book to help others navigate the long and arduous path from illness to wellness. Lori is the author of "Lyme Madness", named the #1 New Release in Immune System Health on Amazon.
Episode 16: The Gifts Of Chronic Illness- With Lyme Literate Therapist Ruschelle Khanna
January 17, 2018 06:00 - 24 minutes - 19.5 MBLicensed psychotherapist Ruschelle Khanna, LCSW, shares her personal Lyme journey and how she survived and has been able to thrive despite her illness. Ruschelle reveals the gifts that she has found from living with Lyme disease, and how she now helps others suffering with Lyme to find emotional healing.
Episode 15: Social Security Disability and Chronic Illness- What You Need To Know Before You Apply
January 10, 2018 06:00 - 33 minutes - 26.5 MBAttorney Robert Noa joins the program to discuss how he helps people with chronic illness collect social security disability and his belief that "no one should go it alone." He discusses the most common misconceptions that people have about applying and qualifying for social security disability, and some things that you need to consider before filling out an application.
Episode 14: Finding Hope and Courage In The Midst Of Illness
January 03, 2018 17:00 - 36 minutes - 29.1 MBAuthor and speaker George Popovici joins the program to share his journey from being an award-winning safety engineer who had it all in the prime of his life, to his desperate eight-year search to find out why he had fallen ill. After seeing 42 physicians, George finally discovered that he was suffering from late-stage Lyme Disease... often misdiagnosed as ALS, chronic fatigue syndrome or multiple sclerosis. In the process, he met Maureen Hancock, who told him that there was a purpose behi...
Episode 13: The Adrenal Glands and Chronic Illness- What You Need to Know
December 20, 2017 06:00 - 20 minutes - 16.5 MBMary Pat Roy, MD a board certified endocrinologist, discusses the role of the adrenal glands in chronic illness. Mary Pat discusses how Lyme Disease can impact and be impacted by the adrenal glands. Discover tips for relaxation and good sleep hygiene as well as tips for food selection and preparation.
Episode 12: Lyme Disease- A Caregiver's Perspective
December 06, 2017 06:00 - 39 minutes - 31.2 MBIn this special episode, Cindy Kennedy is joined by her husband, Joe, as he discusses his experience as a caregiver and spouse to someone with Lyme disease. Joe shares the darkest moments of the journey, what gave him the strength to continue, and shares his advice for other caregivers.
Episode 11: Tick Testing- With Dr. Stephen Rich
November 15, 2017 03:53 - 22 minutes - 18.1 MBDr. Stephen Rich, Professor of Microbiology at the University of Massachusetts Amherst discusses the testing they conduct at his laboratory on ticks sent from people all over the country, and explains how ticks feed and spread Lyme Disease to their host.
Episode 10: Meet Lorraine Johnson- An Attorney Advocate and CEO of LymeDisease.org
October 31, 2017 16:00 - 23 minutes - 18.5 MBAttorney advocate and CEO of LymeDisease.org Lorraine Johnson joins the program to discuss MyLymeData.org, a patient powered research project. Discover how you can add your data to MyLymeData and the efforts that LymeDisease.org are taking in order to increase the quality of life for Lyme patients nationwide.
Episode 9: Living Medicine- Tapping Into the Body's Innate Ability to Heal
October 18, 2017 05:00 - 26 minutes - 21.4 MBDr. Christopher J. Fabricius discusses the power of the body to heal itself. He discusses how to support the innate processes that allow your body to heal.
Episode 8: One Breath At A Time- Tips For Mindful Living
October 05, 2017 13:00 - 32 minutes - 26 MBKate Forest, RYT, is a Mindful Living and Mindful Learning Consultant, joins the program to discuss the importance of mindfulness and self-care for healthy living.
Episode 7: Intuitive Wellness Coach on Healthy and Holistic Living
October 04, 2017 10:00 - 21 minutes - 16.8 MBIntuitive wellness coach Jennifer Mather joins the program to discuss how to create a cleaner and healthier home environment. She also discusses how to improve your diet in order to maximize your health.
Episode 6: Lyme Disease- A Holistic Veterinarian's Perspective
September 20, 2017 06:00 - 23 minutes - 18.7 MBHolistic veterinarian Dr. Kevin Landau discusses what he sees as the cause in the uptick of Lyme Disease in animals and his overall thoughts about Lyme disease. Discover how to keep your pets safe and what you need to know about transmission and infection in animals.
Episode 5: The Power of Nutrition
September 06, 2017 14:02 - 22 minutes - 18.3 MBHealth coach Iwona Leger discusses the importance of nutrition for living a healthy life and improving your immune system. Iwona shares her own journey of becoming a health coach and shares tips about what foods to avoid and what to look for when it comes to healthy eating. For more information, visit www.livingwithlyme.us
Episode 4: A Decade of Misdiagnosis- One Women's Lyme Journey
August 23, 2017 16:00 - 19 minutes - 15.7 MBJennifer Corey discusses her Lyme journey and how she has been able to cope with the symptoms. Jennifer also shares how she struggled to find a diagnosis for over a decade, and some of the gifts that she has discovered along the way.
Episode 3: Overcoming Lyme Disease
July 28, 2017 03:14 - 23 minutes - 18.9 MBCindy Kennedy, FNP, is joined by #1 bestselling author Jennifer Heath as Jennifer discusses her new book "Overcoming Lyme Disease: The Truth About Lyme Disease and The Hidden Dangers Plaguing Our Bodies." Jennifer discusses how you can be an activist and "Lyme Warrior" and some of the surprising things she learned in the course of writing her book. To learn more, visit www.livingwithlyme.us
Episode 2: The Central Mass Lyme Foundation
July 28, 2017 03:07 - 22 minutes - 17.6 MBCindy Kennedy, FNP, is joined by Michele Miller, founder of the Central Massachusetts Lyme Foundation. Michele discusses how she came to create the foundation after her mother passed away as a result of late-stage Lyme disease. Michele also discusses the upcoming Central Mass Lyme Conference. To learn more, visit www.livingwithlyme.us
Episode 1: Cindy Kennedy- My Lyme Story
July 28, 2017 02:58 - 41 minutes - 32.9 MBCindy Kennedy, FNP, and host of Living With Lyme, shares her own journey of living with Lyme disease and what she has learned along the way. To learn more, visit www.livingwithlyme.us