Send a text or comment! SHAFOIN STUDIOS and BEARANOOGA PRODUCTIONS p r e s e n t s : MY NEW NORM Podcast- S7 E1 Episode: THE TICK TALK One tiny tick. One bite. And life can change. In the Season 7 premiere of MY NEW NORM Podcast, host Barry Scott Young sits down with two guests whose lives have been personally impacted by tick-related illness: -Sean Dunn — Lyme Disease -Jenny Gaylor — Alpha-Gal Syndrome This isn’t just a conversation about ticks. It’s about awareness, prevention, recognizing symptoms, finding answers, and learning how to move forward when life suddenly hands you a NEW NORM. IN THIS EPISODE:• Sean shares his experience with Lyme disease• Jenny shares her journey with Alpha-Gal Syndrome• What you need to know about Lone Star and Deer/Blacklegged ticks• Symptoms you shouldn’t ignore• Tick-bite prevention• What to do after finding a tick• How Alpha-Gal can change what you eat and how you live• Practical information for protecting yourself and your family Lyme disease is transmitted through infected blacklegged ticks, often called deer ticks. Alpha-Gal Syndrome is a potentially serious allergy associated primarily with Lone Star tick bites in the United States. Prevention begins with reducing tick bites and checking yourself after spending time outdoors. THE TICK TALK — Listener Resources Tick Prevention Checklist — clothing, repellents, yard awareness, outdoor precautions, and what to do when you come back inside.Daily Tick Check Guide — where ticks commonly hide: scalp/hairline, behind ears, underarms, waist, groin, behind knees, and between toes.How to Remove a Tick Safely — step-by-step instructions using fine-tipped tweezers, plus what to do afterward.Tick Identification Guide — quick reference to common ticks, especially the Lone Star tick and blacklegged/deer tick.Tick Bite & Symptom Tracker — date of bite, location, tick description/photo, symptoms, temperature, rash changes, and medical visits.Lyme Disease Quick Guide — transmission, possible early symptoms, later symptoms, testing considerations, and when to contact a healthcare professional.Alpha-Gal Syndrome Quick Guide — what AGS is, its connection with tick bites, possible delayed allergic reactions, foods/products that may contain alpha-gal, and questions to discuss with an allergist.Know the Symptoms — fever, fatigue, headache, muscle/joint aches, rash and other symptoms that can occur with tickborne illnesses. Alpha-gal reactions can include hives, stomach symptoms, swelling, breathing difficulty, dizziness, or potentially anaphylaxis.Myths vs. Facts About Ticks — including common misconceptions about where ticks live, how they attach, removal methods, Lyme disease, and Alpha-Gal.Kids & Family Tick-Safety Plan — simple before-you-go-out and when-you-come-home routines.Pets & Ticks Guide — checking pets, talking with your veterinarian about prevention, and reducing the chance of ticks entering your home.Outdoor Safety Plan — practical precautions for hiking, camping, hunting, gardening, and working in wooded or grassy areas.Questions to Ask Your Healthcare Provider — a printable list to take to an appointment after a tick bite or when unexplained symptoms develop.Emergency Warning Signs — severe allergic reactions such as difficulty breathing, swelling of the throat/tongue, fainting or other signs of anaphylaxis require emergency medical attention.⚠️ IMPORTANTThis episode is intended for education and awareness and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have been bitten by a tick or develop concerning symptoms, talk with a qualified healthcare professional. -LIKE this episode-COMMENT and tell us what you learned-SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW MY NEW NORM Podcast-SHARE this episode — it might help someone recognize something they’ve been missing. REAL PEOPLE. REAL CONVERSATIONS. REAL HOPE. Support the show mynewnorm.buzzsprout.com/ / YouTube.com/@mynewnorm
