Lyme Voice Radio, Discussing Your Lyme Disease Journey With Aaron & Sarah Sanchez

Journeying through the land of chronic pain and chronic illness often includes an unfathomable amount of prescription medications. It is often one of the few solutions offered for chronic conditions within western medicine. Those prescription drugs consistently bring with them toxins and unwanted side effects.Long before any of us were around, Mother Nature began providing her own medications. But for reasons, we will explore, some true and some false, people can be hesitant or unaware about the benefits of using cannabis as medicine.Dr. Christine Arseneau, Pharm.D., FMCHC addresses four hurdles that people typically need to overcome to use cannabis as a medicine:1. Fear of THC2. Legality/stigma3. Picking a delivery system (inhaling vs. oral vs. topical...)4. Finding your doseChristine earned her doctorate in pharmacy in 2008 and has a unique skill set due to her diverse work experience and entrepreneurial spirit. She is a functional medicine certified health coach, has certifications in cannabis medicine fro

Mysterious and unrecognized symptoms can leave you feeling overwhelmed and confused about what protocols to implement, whom to trust and where to put your resources.Dr. Diane Mueller believes that "there is NO one size fits all in medicine" and that different people respond to different therapies and approaches. She speaks from both experience and education!This episode is packed with practical advice about:-Doctor Hopping-"When to hop and when to stop."-Mindset (Fight) + Action (Heal)-Medical PTSD-Reacting vs. Responding-Decision Fatigue-Pulsating Microbials-Social Isolation-Pathological responses that impact your cortisol levels-Creating a HEALTHY internal dialogue (One of my favorite topics)Since restoring her own health and recovering from neurological Lyme disease she utilizes these insights to help patients that are stuck, confused, and suffering.Her "Super-Power" (or super skill) is that she empowers patients to "ask the right questions." If you can learn to ASK, advocate and implement, you will begin

In order to truly heal physically, mentally, and emotionally you have to dive in and address something that comes up...your inner critic. When your identity, finances, and relationships change because of trauma, loss, or illness, the inner critic can be the only voice you hear.Today I talk with Author, Radio Host, and Hypnotherapist Dr. Kelly Rae Brown about:-Medical PTSD-Limiting beliefs-Mental and emotional release techniques-Finding balance-And resolving life's issuesLyme disease can feel like it is driving every decision in your life (and often it is, at least for a time). But within the complexities of treatment protocols and practitioner visits you are left to wrestle with who you are and how you choose (or not) to manage your emotions.Learn how to trust your heart in new ways while addressing body, mind, and spirit. By the way...you need all three!*Don't miss the segment where Dr. Brown talks about identifying, naming, and embracing her own inner critic (shadow side) so that she could create a successf

Products like apple cider vinegar or even stevia can kill a Lyme spirochete. So again, why are people so sick? Why is this illness endlessly complicated?     •    Let’s talk biofilms, or in official terms, Amino polysaccharide. (10:00)    •    Did you know that the Lyme spirochete has the ability to create its own protection in the form of what is called a biofilm, much like a spider, creating a web?    •    A misconception about biofilm is that it is floating around each bacterium, that’s not how it works. Just like a spider that can leave its web and return later (12:00)    •    The Lyme biofilm is between an 8-16 carbon sugar-it is literally harder than steel.    •    The Lyme spirochete can produce a new biofilm in 72 hours (15:00).    •    The Lyme spirochete can also change forms= spirochete form, L form, cyst form.    •    Two things that will activate the Lyme spirochete to come out of the biofilm are:    •    An event-emotional, physical, spiritual, marital, accidents, or traumatic events.    •    Ge

Developing Ninja-Skills & Doing Hard Things With author Suzanne Burden Today's guest is my co-host Author Suzanne Burden. There is so much depth, insight, tenacity, grace, and hope within this episode. And I'm really proud to bring you authentic truths that can help to shape your healing journey. Suzanne will attest to the hard realities of life with Lyme but also explain how you can simultaneously accept the invitation to restore your life!"Heroes in myth, literature and real life-take journeys, confront dragons (i.e., problems) and discover the treasure of their true selves." -Carol PearsonKey Takeaways:-Learn to be present and in the moment-Each obstacle we face is an invitation-Focus on what you can control-Every time we confront death-in-life, we confront a dragon.-Life is worth FIGHTING for. Every time we choose life over nonlife ad move deeper into the ongoing discovery of who we are, we bring new life to ourselves and to our culture.-You develop a "weird flexibility" as you navigate the uncertaint

"Chronic disease was a forest fire that burned my life to the ground. Once I stopped fighting the fire and let it burn away the things I had once thought valuable, I began to learn from it and accept where I was. The empty spaces gave me room for new growth and my life moved in a different direction." -- Gregg Kirk (from the book "The Gratitude Curve") Key Takeaways about Enemas:   I (Gregg Kirk) stumbled across information about the Gerson Institute and their well-known Gerson Therapy that had been developed for those suffering from cancer and chronic illnesses. While their juicing and dietary restrictions didn’t resonate with me, Dr. Max Gerson’s research on coffee enemas intrigued me a great deal. Apparently, during World War I, he was stationed in Europe in a medical unit that treated victims of the frontlines.    Gerson and the staff were using enemas to treat their patients, and when they ran out of clean water one day, the unit began using coffee as an alternative measure. Within

With empathy at the forefront of our daily mission, Medical Bill Gurus is dedicated to being in the trenches with patients and raise awareness for the daily challenges facing them. From medical billing errors to raising awareness for their diagnosis, Medical Bill Gurus takes pride in speaking with patients every day and helping them find guidance on how to navigate our broken healthcare system Daniel Lynch is originally from Sunrise, Florida and currently lives in Denver, CO. He is passionate about advocating for the rights of patients and redefining the role of medical billing in healthcare. Originally a structural engineer turned self-taught digital marketing full stack developer, Daniel is passionate about leveraging technology to help streamline processes and create innovative solutions to take on the financial complexities surrounding healthcare each day for patients and medical professionals of all backgrounds. Relying on his family's experience with chronic illness and the importance of empathy, Daniel

From farm town girl to Olympic Swimmer, to bedridden and beyond, therapist Katrina Radke uses her inspirational story, professional experiences, and powerful yet simple tools to help you find what drives you to be your best while feeling deeply satisfied in all areas of your life. Key Takeaways: Chronic fatigue, insomnia, and 15 doctors later is when I finally found a practitioner that was helping. I went on a HUGE spiritual journey, as my titles and roles shifted. I had to look at life very differently. I had to ask “who am I really.” Having my mind not work and realizing this wasn’t going to be over in a day were some of the hardest parts. Having been a person who liked and went after goals, Radke states “I had to learn to be ok with whatever showed up in the moment.” My biggest lesson during that time was “To TRUST, and to know that I am ok, no matter what happens. Even if I’m bedridden.” (10:00) When my Doctor suggested at the age of 21 that I should get a disabled parking sticker, I was in shock becau

Treating patients with Ketamine for 5 years now, almost 2 years at his own clinic, Jonathan Evertsen and the staff of Urbane Medical, are dedicated to serving the Lyme community and have seen some of the most amazing stories of healing, fortitude, love, and strength and have seen some miraculous improvements from IV Ketamine Therapy. Key Takeaways: Ketamine promotes a sense of mental well-being! Ketamine treatments are helping those who suffer from chronic symptoms. Helps to alleviate chronic regional pain. ~It can restore a sense of vigor ~Increases neuro elasticity. ~Less anxiety ~Less depression ~Less OCD ~Less PTSD ~Increases concentration ~Renewed sense of self ~Can help people with mobility and gait. ~Reduces brain fog ~Migraine relief After my first Ketamine treatment...“I’m not drunk, and I’m not high, but I’m not sober.”Sarah   Reestablishes interrupted nerve connections that are necessary to recover from traumatic memories.   “We have to stop the suffering”-Sarah “Lyme hasn’t had the att

Bio-From Grad Student and workaholic to bed-bound Lyme patient, Lauren started Lyme Warrior four years ago when she learned the struggle of Lyme first hand and knew she had to help. Lauren holds a Masters in Analytics and has years of experience in promotion and the legal field. She is working to empower those with Lyme Disease and help others to join together to make a change while still fighting her personal battle with Lyme Disease.  To date, Lyme Warrior has given over $70,000 to Lyme research, Lyme patients in need, and shipped over 300 Kid's Smile boxes to children suffering from Lyme Disease. Lauren lives in Virginia with her best friend and teammate Eric where they run an Airbnb and regenerative agriculture farm.    Key Takeaways: Loving someone with Lyme is complicated. Seemingly overnight,  Lauren began dealing with anxiety and panic attacks and became bed-bound while searching for answers. (10:00) Self-advocacy is so important when you are being dismissed by practitioners. If you can learn an

Tricia Soderstrom is a wife and mom of four. Tricia and her husband Scott have been married for 30 years and live in Maryland. She is a career homeschool mom, a writer, speaker, virtual assistant and is the creator of Abounding in Hope with Lyme. She and her family suffered from chronic Lyme disease for over ten years. Tricia is passionate about health, nutrition, gardening, and helping women walk with Jesus through the uncertainty and difficulty of living with Lyme!  Key Takeaways: After being bedridden for 2 years, Tricia finally got a diagnosis of Lyme disease. Explaining the deep fatigue, loss of memory, loss of cognitive function, and pain.  After getting diagnosed, Tricia began to see that one of her children was also showing symptoms. Over the next few years, each person in the house was diagnosed with Lyme. Some of the crazy symptoms included: finger tapping, facial ticks, OCD, anxiety, panic attacks, rage, PANS, oppositional defiance disorder. She rocked our world. It took 3 years to get the Lyme do

Ep.106 While studying to become a nurse practitioner at the University of Colorado, Elizabeth Kirt was diagnosed with chronic Lyme disease, tick-borne illness, multiple chemical sensitivities, chronic fatigue syndrome, and toxic mold exposure.   The lack of relief Kirt received from conventional medicine changed the way she viewed disease and medicine.  As she began to heal from her illness, she discovered the healing power of herbs, homeopathic, lymphatic drainage, cellular drainage, ozone therapy, and other alternative modalities.  Armed with my knowledge and personal experience of healing chronic illness within her own body, she is ready to help lead others down the path of wellness and health. Key Takeaways: Elizabeth walks us through the initial phase of treatment at Integrative Health Colorado which includes testing from Igenex.  Mycotoxin panel from Real-Time labs. Mold and Lyme often go hand and hand.  Patients are offered a discount off of supplements through Fullscript.com. Payment plans are availa

Ep.105 In 2015, Wendi’s life drastically changed when she was diagnosed with Lyme disease and other life-threatening infections.  Each chapter of her new book  “Dear Lyme Disease” takes you from theory to practice so you can start learning alternative healing tools and engaging in experiential exercises to start implementing a new way of thinking, living, finding your “new normal” and HOPE.  Key Takeaways:   “I discovered how strong I was when my body was at it’s weakest.”   No one teaches you how to live within a weak and broken body. I went from going on a 100-mile bike ride to having to crawl to the bathroom. (16:00) We live in a Go-Go-Go society, no one teaches how to live in slow motion. “I am not an authority on treating, diagnosing, and/or any other chronic disease and illness. I am however an authority on living with chronic pain and the symptoms of this disease and my other related diagnoses.”  Michael J Fox “This message is so simple and yet gets forgotten. The people living with the condition

Josey Buzby was just starting high school when ongoing health issues and ANXIETY forced her to do homebound (online) schooling.  Key Takeaways: “I wanted the normalcy of seeing my friends every day.”  I wanted to be in school. But I couldn’t stay awake, let alone remember anything.  The fluorescent lights hurt my eyes. The short term memory loss and not being able to speak the right words (word loss) and the right time made school almost impossible. (4:00) Lyme turned my life upside-down.  Anxiety and “weird pains” were my first symptoms. “I know something is wrong” After being fired by my physician who didn’t believe I had Lyme. I was sent on an incredibly weird, awful but exciting journey to find out what was wrong. (7:00) My moods were out of control. (The anti-hulk medication) My mom really fought to figure out what was going on.   “I did a 180-degree turn as a human.” “Lyme is horrible. It’s this thing you can’t see. You can’t see Lyme.”   Even if I don’t get better, I can still watch people gro

Ep.103 Dr. Armin Alaedini is a professor at Columbia University, where he leads a research laboratory focused on studying the role of the immune system, host-microbe interaction, and diet in complex disorders. His team’s research on Lyme disease in the past 15 years has focused on the chronic and post-treatment manifestations of the infection, leading to seminal findings that provide molecular evidence of a biological basis for the patient’s symptoms. He is currently a member of the Scientific Advisory Board of Global Lyme Alliance and a Working Group Member of the NIH Advisory Council on Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Key Takeaways:   How does inflammation become permanent?  Could there be abnormalities in the immune response system because of Lyme disease? Could there be a biological basis for persistent inflammation? There is a biological basis for the symptoms Lyme patients are facing. This is not trivial, because there wasn’t scientific evidence to say it wasn’t psychosomatic.  The infection causes inflamm

During Lyme awareness month, we want to provide FREE adverting for Lyme related products or services. This offer will end on June 30th, 2020   Why? Not only has our world been rocked by Covid-19. We are also experiencing an economic disaster that has never been seen in history. We want to support businesses that are Lyme literate and Lyme friendly.    Who Qualifies?  Basically any product, person, or service that can help people to heal. Products, counseling, clinics, practitioners, etc. (Sorry, no MLM’s) *This would apply to new advertisers only.     What We Need!   A source code (or some way of tracking referrals) We broadcast on many platforms so a source code will be a great way to offer special discounts. (If discounts apply or are available) *Many of our advertisers simply use the code: Lyme Voice   A written description of your company’s products or services.  Give us your elevator pitch! 60 words or less describing your business and what you offer. These will be featured on-air and on various soci

This substance is found in mother’s milk only for those first few hours but, is so powerful! It supercharges the immune system, fires up metabolism, and boosts tissue regeneration and repair. It is a superfood advantage. Our Colostrum6 product allows you to have the colostrum advantage every day. It’s an all-natural, animal-friendly product that can be part of any optimal health plan.   Beth A. Ober has been a natural health enthusiast for the last 15 years after a long struggle with Chronic Lyme disease! She and her husband Dave have 5 children and 9 grandchildren! They have been self-employed for more than 31 years! Beth loves helping others to build their immune system and achieved a better quality of life as she did through the Anovité products!.   Key Takeaways:   The symptoms started slowly, gut issues, inability to swallow, heart palpitations. “It felt like something was attacking my body. That is when we started chasing symptoms.”-Beth Ober Babesia, Bartonella, Lyme, and other co-infections were impa

Ep.101 The first step to change is accepting your reality right now. Honoring the reality of what is going on in your life is an immense task, especially when combined with the complexities of battling a longterm chronic illness. Aaron and Sarah talk over the first 100 episodes of Lyme Voice and the tenacity it takes to keep pushing towards healing and wholeness. Key Takeaways:   Honor the reality of what it takes to fight this illness. Careers have had to change. Parenting children with mental health issues. Selfcare. Recognizing the reality of life as a caregiver. New normal, finding peace when there is so much you can’t control. Connect With My Guest: AaronLSanchez@gmail.com SanchezSmile@gmail.com Links Kangen Water- http://www.lymewater.com/ Envita Medical –Envita Medical Medical billing services MedicalBillGurus.com Lyme Voice Facebook  The Lyme Voice Podcast- Lymevoice.com Lyme Documentary-Disappearing From Society, Life with chronic Lyme in 14 minutes…Documentary Little Bite, BIG TROUBL

What is really going on? How does the COVID 19 pandemic impact people with Chronic Lyme? Should you be worried, how will this impact ongoing care, and how to cope with the panic...Dr. Darin Ingels shares his experiences.  Key Takeaways:   The overwhelming majority of cases are in 3 states.    Lockdown vs. shelter in place The media is focused on panic...however the mortality rate is still very low at 1.5%-1.7%.  If you get exposed you have a 98% chance of recovering. What do we do know to keep ourselves safe? Washing your hands reduces your risk by 50%! Lyme patients who are already boosting their immune systems could be at an advantage, over the general public. Horizontal vs. verticle patients, you can’t compare the two different types of patients. There is so much that you can do...eat an alkaline diet! Hydroxychloroquine is being used as a treatment for this virus. The mechanism behind it really alters cellular PH to become more alkaline. Since that is the case, eat an alkaline diet.  “Keep-Herb” it k

About My Guest: Julie Parker gets the complexities of Lyme and counseling. Too many times, Lyme patients have been told their symptoms are imaginary. They've been referred to multiple specialists, had more tests run than they can count, and are told to seek psychiatric help because nothing is really wrong physically. Then, when a Lyme diagnosis is made, family and friends don't understand the disease or why treatment can make you feel worse before you get better. You can end up isolated and with minimal support. Julie Parker understands what you're going through.  Not only is she Lyme Literate (trained to help those with Lyme and other chronic illnesses), but she and family members have Lyme disease and personally know the trials of diagnosis and treatment.  Key Takeaways: Getting a diagnosis of Lyme disease is at first a relief, because you get some validation that you aren’t crazy. (2:00) Very quickly you begin to understand the reality that treating Lyme disease is a HUGE monster of a task. The treatm