Tick Boot Camp

In this powerful episode of the Tick Boot Camp Podcast, we welcome Dr. Diana Stafford , a conventionally trained MD turned functional medicine expert. Dr. Diana shares her personal and clinical journey into treating chronic illness, mold toxicity, Candida overgrowth, and Lyme disease using a science-based, root-cause approach. Learn how she helps patients reclaim their health through gut healing,...

In this episode of the Tick Boot Camp Podcast , we sit down with Dr. Tracey Gaslin , a dual-certified Pediatric and Family Nurse Practitioner and the CEO of the Alliance for Camp Health (ACH) . Dr. Gaslin leads the Fight the Bite initiative , a national campaign designed to prevent Lyme and other tick-borne illnesses through science-based public health education. She discusses how camps—often over...

In this powerful episode of the Tick Boot Camp Podcast , we welcome Austin Shubert , a 27-year-old outdoorsman, hunter, and field technician from Zebulon, Georgia. He shares his deeply personal and emotional journey from vibrant health to chronic illness and back toward recovery. Raised in the woods, surrounded by ticks since childhood, Austin never imagined that a single tick bite could change hi...

In this powerful, long-form interview, Kristina Bauer returns to the Tick Boot Camp Podcast to share her in-depth story of surviving decades of misdiagnosed Lyme disease — from childhood illness and misdiagnoses to motherhood, advocacy, and remission. Diagnosed at age 40 after 32 years of medical dismissal, Kristina discusses her experience with congenital Lyme disease in her four children, postpa...

In this inspiring episode of the Tick Boot Camp Podcast , host Matt Sabatello and special guest co-host Kaitlyn Oleinik , author of the upcoming memoir Revival: My Journey with Neuropsychiatric Lyme Disease , sit down with Tracy Mulholland —actress, writer, producer, singer, and Lyme warrior. Tracy is the creator and star of the award-winning mini-series Girl at a Bar , a powerful and entertaining...

In this powerful episode of the Tick Boot Camp Podcast , we sit down with Dr. Myriah Hinchey , a Lyme-literate naturopathic physician whose personal battle with Lyme disease, Babesia, and Bartonella shaped her pioneering approach to treatment. Dr. Hinchey is the founder and medical director of Tao Center for Vitality, Longevity & Optimal Health, creator of LymeCore Botanicals, and founder of L...

In this episode of the Tick Boot Camp Podcast , we sit down with Mark Ouellette , a retired law enforcement officer, professional bodybuilder, and former wrestler from the Boston, Massachusetts area. Mark shares his powerful story of overcoming chronic Lyme disease, including years of misdiagnoses, debilitating symptoms, and his battle to reclaim his health and identity. 🔎 Key Topics Covered 🧬 M...

In this powerful and deeply personal episode of the Tick Boot Camp Podcast , Doug Morrow, a retired Hofstra University professor and professional musician, shares how a family outing to the Morton Bird Sanctuary in April 2012 changed his life. Doug went on a picnic after visiting the bird sanctuary with his 6-year-old son, Antonio, and his wife, Diane. He found a tick biting him the day after the...

Join Dr. Chris Winfrey , renowned psychiatrist and neuropsychiatry expert, and Tick Boot Camp as we dive deep into the complex connections between Lyme disease, brain health, and the nervous system. In this critical conversation, Dr. Winfrey shares clinical insights and practical strategies to help Lyme warriors reclaim their health by understanding the physiological and psychological challenges o...

Description: In this special live episode of the Tick Boot Camp Podcast, host Richard Johannesen sits down with Mariel Ramirez, a digital product designer from Mexico and a Lyme disease patient. Mariel shares her personal journey with Lyme, including the challenges of getting diagnosed in a country with low Lyme awareness. Leveraging her experience in the tech industry, Mariel is working on an inn...

Key Takeaways: Acknowledging Lyme Disease Pioneers Dr. Green honors three late Lyme disease pioneers: Nick Harris, Charles Ray Jones, and Dave Martz, recognizing their invaluable contributions to Lyme diagnosis and treatment. Challenges in Lyme Disease Diagnosis and Treatment Many Lyme patients are dismissed by the medical system, often told their symptoms are psychological. Dr. Green emphasizes t...

Key Takeaways: Dr. Thatcher shares his personal experiences with ticks as a child on Long Island, including his father burning ticks off his head with a match. He discusses his own health struggles with Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses, which sparked his passion for Lyme-literate medicine. Dr. Thatcher describes his medical training and the pivotal moment when he discovered the prevalen...

Key Takeaways: Courtney shares her 30-year journey with Lyme disease, including misdiagnoses and the long struggle to find effective treatment. How her personal health challenges inspired her to become a healthcare provider specializing in Lyme and chronic illness. The impact of ozone therapy (EBOO) on a severely ill Lyme patient and how it motivated her to expand her knowledge in Lyme treatment....

In this powerful episode of the Tick Boot Camp Podcast with special guest co-host Presley Taylor , naturopathic doctor Dr. Chelsea Azarcon shares her personal journey overcoming chronic illness, including Lyme disease, mold toxicity, and trauma. Diagnosed with Lyme disease while attending medical school, Dr. Azarcon turned her own struggles into a mission to help others heal from complex chronic c...

Introduction: 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, Sa...

Renowned expert in environmental medicine, mold, and mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS), Dr. Kelly McCann, joins Tick Boot Camp live from the ILADS Conference to discuss the growing problem of environmental toxicant exposures and their role in chronic illnesses like Lyme disease. She also sheds light on the impact of mold exposure, challenges in diagnosing and treating MCAS, and practical strate...

Expanding the Ranks of Lyme Literate Medical Professionals Dr. Bransfield discusses his efforts to educate mental health professionals about the critical connection between Lyme disease and psychiatric symptoms. The Role of ILADS and Its Impact As an early ILADS member, Dr. Bransfield shares insights into the organization's role in tackling the complexities of Lyme disease diagnosis and treatment....

Join us for a special LIVE episode from the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society (ILADS) Conference, where we sit down with Kristina Petterson Bauer, Founder and Executive Director of the Texas Lyme Alliance. Kristina shares her personal journey with Lyme disease, her work advocating for congenital and pediatric Lyme patients, and the critical need for better medical education and le...

About Dr. Elyssa Blissenbach Board-certified in internal and obesity medicine Founder of Northeast Florida Internal Medicine in Jacksonville, FL Over 25 years of experience treating complex and challenging cases Specializes in Lyme disease, Bartonella, and Babesia, which she sees frequently in Florida Recognizes the connection between Lyme disease and adult ADHD/ADD ILADS member pursuing further t...

Key Takeaways: Nikki Schultek, Executive Director of the Alzheimer Pathobiome Initiative, shares groundbreaking research at the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society (ILADS) Conference. The initiative is investigating the connection between infections—such as Lyme disease, Epstein-Barr virus, and long COVID—and neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s. ILADS provides a crucial plat...

Live from the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society (ILADS) Conference, Dr. Leona Gilbert joins Tick Boot Camp to discuss the critical role of publishing data in the Lyme disease community. Dr. Leona Gilbert is the CEO of Tezted, a medical device company revolutionizing diagnostics for tick-borne diseases. She highlights the differences between researchers and clinicians, the challeng...

Dr. Richard Horowitz returns for an in-depth discussion about the evolving science of Lyme disease, co-infections, and the MSIDS model—his groundbreaking 16-point system for diagnosing and treating chronic illness. From tick-borne infections to environmental toxins, neuroinflammation, and immune dysfunction, this conversation is a must-listen for anyone navigating the complexities of chronic Lyme...

Key Takeaways: Dr. Louis Teulières, a multi-national doctor with an MD and PhD, has been actively involved with ILADS since 2016 due to his research on bacteriophages at the University of Leicester. Frustrated with the limitations of antibiotic treatments for Borrelia, the bacteria that causes Lyme disease, Dr. Teulières explored bacteriophages as a novel diagnostic and therapeutic approach. Due t...

Topic: Dr. Cipriano’s journey from ICU nurse to Lyme disease practitioner, inspired by her son’s diagnosis and the challenges of navigating the medical system. Key Takeaways: The Power of ILADS Conferences – How attending ILADS helped Dr. Cipriano learn about innovative Lyme disease treatments and naturopathic approaches. From ICU Nurse to Lyme Specialist – Dr. Cipriano shares her transition from...

Dr. Michael Lebowitz, a veteran physician with over 43 years of experience, joins the Tick Boot Camp Podcast live from the ILADS Conference to discuss his expertise in treating environmentally sensitive patients, chronic infections, and the role of mold in Lyme disease and other chronic illnesses. Key Takeaways: The Chronic Illness Crisis: Understanding how microbes (threat) and toxic load (vulner...