The Lyme+ Podcast

Justin Carlson lived with unexplained fatigue from the time he was in school. Six years ago, everything escalated. Over a period of months he developed inflammatory and neurological symptoms severe enough to leave him bed-bound for weeks at a time, unable to drive, while every standard test came back completely normal. A urine mycotoxin test finally broke the case open. His levels were extremely h...

What happens when an un-diagnosed tick-borne pathogen attacks the central nervous system? Today on Lyme+, Kenzie Bath sits down with celebrated installation artist, author, and musician Amy Stacey Curtis for one of the most raw, urgent conversations we have ever hosted. In early 2017, after completing a massive 18-year historic art opus, a switch flipped in Amy’s brain. Suddenly, she was plunged i...

Most people get the "heebie-jeebies" at the sight of a single tick, but for Dan Wolff (aka "Tick Man Dan"), they are a thirty-year obsession. Having survived an estimated 250 tick bites, Dan has turned his personal history into a masterclass on public safety and prevention. In this episode of Lyme+, we go deep into the "Art of War" against our least-favorite, eight-le...

What happens when a vibrant, energetic child suddenly faces severe anxiety, mood changes, OCD, or physical tics? Today on Lyme+ , Kenzie Vath and Dan Wagner sit down with integrative pediatrician Dr. Somer DelSignore to pull back the rug on a hidden epidemic: pediatric neuroinflammation. When a child's personality flips overnight, mainstream medicine frequently rushes to a purely psychiatric l...

What happens when your "Type A" drive to heal actually becomes a barrier to your recovery? Inside the Episode: [09:21] The Perfect Storm: How a trip to India and a snowboarding accident triggered a decade of undiagnosed illness. [14:40] Rock Bottom in Portland: The moment mold toxicity broke Jake’s "mind over matter" strategy. [17:57] The Bag of Toxins: A look inside the aphere...

Episode Title: From Medical Gaslighting to Building a Healing Community: Sami Kirschbaum on Lyme Resilience Episode Description: Sami Kirschbaum was undiagnosed with Lyme disease for nearly a decade. Growing up in Wisconsin, symptoms started in elementary school. Stomach issues, constant trips to the health room. Things escalated when she contracted Epstein-Barr virus at 16, landing her on bed res...

In this eye-opening episode of the Lyme+ Podcast, Sarah Quillen, Executive Director of ILADS, the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society, joins us to pull back the curtain on what it actually takes to train physicians to recognize, diagnose, and treat tick-borne illness at every stage. Sarah brings over 25 years of nonprofit leadership to this role, and her path here is deeply personal...

Babesia is hiding in plain sight, and the data gap is bigger than most people realize. In this episode of the Lyme+ Podcast, host Kenzie Vath sits down with Dr. Geoff Dow, PhD, Founder and CEO of 60 Degrees Pharmaceuticals, for a conversation that starts personal and gets deeply scientific. Dr. Dow's own entry into the Lyme world came through his wife's diagnosis in Marin County, Californi...

What if treating Lyme directly isn't actually the first step toward healing? In this episode, host Kenzie Bath sits down with board-certified health coach Meg Crockett — founder of Meg Crockett Health — to unpack why the order of your healing protocol matters just as much as the protocol itself. Meg's journey began not with a Lyme diagnosis, but with an infection following an egg retrieval...

What happens when you’ve tried every antibiotic, every shaman, and every "heavy hitter" protocol, but you’re still getting worse? For Theresa Piela , that breaking point came when she hit 79 pounds and was faced with the reality of a feeding tube. In this episode of Lyme+ , Kenzie and Dan sit down with Theresa, an EFT practitioner and chronic illness coach—to discuss the missing piece in many heal...

In this episode, Dan and Kenzie sit down with Jason Earle, the founder of GotMold©, to explore why mold is often the "missing piece" for those struggling with chronic Lyme. Jason explains the "Building as an Organism" metaphor, detailing how our homes act as an extension of our immune systems. The conversation covers the science of inflammatory pathways, the neurotoxic effects...

In this episode of Lyme+ , Kenzie sits down with Brooke Geahan , founder of The Heal Hive and a leading advocate for bee venom therapy (BVT), to unpack one of the most provocative—and misunderstood—modalities in the chronic Lyme space. Brooke shares her journey from thriving New Yorker to being bedridden, passing out from severe POTS, living on just a handful of “safe” foods, and watching her care...

What’s actually happening in Washington for Lyme and tick-borne diseases—and does it ever really move the needle? In this episode of the Lyme+ Podcast, host Kenzie Vath sits down with Megan Bradshaw , Government Relations Manager for Center for Lyme Action , to pull back the curtain on how federal funding, legislation, and advocacy campaigns are changing the landscape for Lyme patients and their f...

Functional-medicine physician Dr. Casey Kelley, MD (Case Integrative Health) joins hosts Dan Wagner and Kenzie Vath to unpack why chronic Lyme is rarely “just Lyme.” We dig into co-infections (Babesia, Bartonella) , POTS/dysautonomia , mold + MCAS , nervous-system regulation, and the biggest myths about testing and treatment. Dr. Kelley explains when antibiotics vs. herbs make sense (minocycline,...

In this episode of Lyme+ , hosts Kenzie Vath and Dan Wagner sit down with writer and advocate Jennifer Crystal to explore her journey through Lyme disease and the impact her words have had on the community. From her early diagnosis and treatment choices to her ongoing role as a patient voice for the Global Lyme Alliance, Jen opens up about the challenges and resilience that define her story. Jenni...

Nicole Bell’s family faced a devastating reality when her husband, Russ, was diagnosed with late-stage Alzheimer’s along with Lyme, Babesia, and Bartonella. Nicole shares her path from caregiver to author and advocate. She discusses the painful moment of telling her children “Daddy is sick,” the lessons she’s learned about asking for help, and why she wrote What Lurks in the Woods . Nicole also of...

What happens when the world of high fashion collides with the urgent need for Lyme disease awareness? Project Lab Coat is transforming the runway into a platform for Lyme disease awareness, research, and patient support. In this episode, Dan sits down with co-host Kenzie Vath, Christina Kovacs (Runway7), Ali Moresco (Board Chair, Project Lyme ), and Phyllis Bedford (Co-founder & Executive Dire...

In this episode of Lyme+ , we sit down with the team behind Ravel Health , a groundbreaking telehealth platform built specifically for patients navigating chronic illnesses like Lyme disease, mold toxicity, MCAS, fibromyalgia, and more. Ravel Health is on a mission to dismantle barriers in chronic care — tackling affordability, access, and the devastating impact of medical gaslighting. With a grow...

In the final installment of our 3-part series with integrative physician and Vital Plan founder Dr. Bill Rawls , we go deeper into the real-world challenges- and potential- of healing Lyme and chronic illness . From what's missing in modern healthcare to how the supplement industry often misleads consumers, Dr. Rawls brings both honesty and hope to this wide-ranging conversation. He breaks dow...

In Part 2 of our conversation with Dr. Bill Rawls, we explore the herbal protocols and philosophies that shaped Vital Plan and Restore180 . Dr. Rawls shares how chronic illness changed the course of his life and how herbs became the foundation of his personal recovery—and his mission to help others. From nervous system regulation to detox strategies and sauna routines, this episode is full of prac...

In Episode 14 of Lyme+ , we kick off a powerful three-part series with Dr. Bill Rawls—renowned integrative physician, bestselling author, and founder of Vital Plan . Dr. Rawls opens up about his personal journey from chronic illness to recovery and the pivotal shift that led him to embrace herbal therapies and holistic healing for Lyme and tick-borne diseases. In this episode, Dr. Rawls and Kenzie...

Kristen Harris has a big job to do... At the Global Lyme Alliance, the focus is driving research and investing in and guiding our grantees in whatever capacity we are able. But so much of the work is informed and inspired by the patient community. To wit, GLA offers a suite of patient focused services, including a peer-to-peer program in which mentors and mentees are matched. Kristen Harris spearh...

Dr. Keith Berkowitz joins Kenzie and Dan for a deep dive into the overlapping worlds of chronic Lyme and Long COVID. In this episode, they explore how fasting, glucose regulation, mitochondrial support, and cortisol management play roles in chronic illness recovery. Dr. Berkowitz also breaks down the MTHFR mutation, MCAS, and the importance of being your own health advocate. From misunderstood inf...

GLA CSO Dr. Armin Alaedini is the next guest on the Lyme+ Podcast. He is joined by co-hosts Kenzie and Dan on this conversation where they dive into the out-of-the-box process and approach to research and grants approval at GLA. Learn how GLA research is shaping the landscape of Lyme and tickborne disease research, and how GLA's newly tenured CSO plans to man the helm. Visit gla.org to learn m...

In this episode of the Lyme+ Podcast, hosts Kenzie Vath and Dan Wagner sit down with artist and casting director Jon James to explore his intense journey with Lyme disease. Jon shares the emotional and physical toll Lyme has taken on his life, including severe isolation, weight loss, and misdiagnoses that left him in and out of the hospital. He opens up about his struggle to maintain his career in...