The Silver Lyming

Anne Desjardins
  • 4.2 (5)
  • Alternative Health
  • Updated Weekly

This is a podcast about those who have healed from Lyme disease and tick borne illness. Hope gives others the courage to heal, and so by sharing these stories, my intent is to help others find hope to heal themselves.

  1. Jul 14

    The Silver Lyming with Brooke Gumm Nogueira, Dedicated Mom and Advocate #89

    I will forever remember interviewing Brooke and her sharing how hard having Lyme and tick-borne illness is while still trying to be a mom. She recalls how her children wanted to hold her hand and she was struggling even to do that when she was at her sickest. To hear her speak of this is truly heartbreaking. But, to see how far Brooke has come since being diagnosed is TRULY inspirational. Brooke has become a stellar advocate through her experience and went back to school to become a certified microscopist. A microscopist is a specialized scientist who uses advanced microscopes to examine biological specimens. In this case, Brooke learned how to look at peoples' blood to help identify tick-borne illnesses as she went to one on her journey to wellness and realized how beneficial this is to people seeking answers, as we know the standard testing is not very accurate and specialized screening can be rather costly. (You can find her on IG or Facebook for more info.) Brooke is also a loving mother raising two beautiful girls and has an incredibly supportive husband to help her on her way. Take a listen as Brooke shares her personal journey with Lyme disease, detailing her 9-month diagnostic process and subsequent treatment challenges. She describes her experience with various medical approaches, including functional medicine and Chinese herbs, and the difficult decision to use prednisone during a setback. Brooke emphasizes the importance of patient advocacy and the need for better healthcare systems to support those with Lyme disease, while also highlighting her progress in recovery and her commitment to sharing her story to help others. Please like and subscribe to help others find this show. The info shared is incredibly valuable and just may help save a life.

    The Silver Lyming with Brooke Gumm Nogueira, Dedicated Mom and Advocate #89

  2. Jul 1

    The Silver Lyming: Kim Rogers, the "Worm Queen", discusses Parasites, Mold, and Heavy Metals #88

    If I had a dollar for every time someone asked me how to do a parasite, mold, or heavy metal cleanse, I would be a rich woman. On this episode, I get the chance to interview someone who knows all too well how to do this type of cleanse and has made it easy for people like you to do just that with her well-thought-out kits that are available at RogersHood Apothecary (rogershood.com). Kim Rogers is a health educator, entrepreneur, and podcast host. After overcoming her own battle with chronic illness, including Lyme disease, mold toxicity, and other health challenges, she dedicates her life to helping others better understand the impact of parasites, toxins, and gut health on overall wellness. Her viral social media content and educational work have sparked conversations around preventive health and personal advocacy, reaching millions of people worldwide. If you are looking for more info on the kits Kim has put together, you can request assistance on the website for RogersHood.com. If you are looking for a discount for these kits, use this link for my personal page: https://rogershood.com/ref/1882/ and the affiliate code: ANNEDESJA15 for a 10% discount. I have used her kits many times as I agree with Kim that we should be proactively doing these cleanses quarterly. Feel free to leave a comment below if you have already tried Kim's kits and what types of reactions your body has had. I have recommended them to my clients and am always blown away by the results they achieve. When it comes to Lyme and tick-borne illness, mold, heavy metals, and parasites can compound things making it harder to heal without clearing these out of the system. This is by no means medical advice, but something I have personally witnessed time and time again in the Lyme community. Always consult your doctor or Lyme specialist before adding new treatments.

    The Silver Lyming: Kim Rogers, the "Worm Queen", discusses Parasites, Mold, and Heavy Metals #88

  3. Jun 17

    The Silver Lyming: Dr Tina Arseneau, Lyme Survivor and Functional Medicine Provider #87

    I often think who better to help someone with Lyme and tick-borne illness than someone who has gone through it themselves? This week's guest is Dr. Tina Arseneau, a pharmacist with a background in functional medicine and clinical hypnotherapy. She shares her personal journey with Lyme disease, which began at age 9 and remained undiagnosed for two decades. Despite her professional knowledge as a pharmacist, she faced dismissive attitudes from healthcare providers, including her colleague who refused to test her for tick-borne illnesses when she was hospitalized with meningitis. After a series of health crises, including a miscarriage and rare pregnancy-related cancer, she was finally diagnosed at age 29. She emphasizes the challenges of diagnosing and treating Lyme disease, highlighting the limitations of current testing methods and the need for better awareness and support from the medical community.  You can find Dr. Arseneau on Facebook, YouTube, and at www.lymesupport.com/heal. She is a wealth of knowledge and is open to anyone reaching out that needs help. If this episode has been helpful, one thing, and the most important thing, you can do to help in return is to like and subscribe to the channel to help others find us as well. This information can be lifesaving to the right person so please help us get the word out there.

    The Silver Lyming: Dr Tina Arseneau, Lyme Survivor and Functional Medicine Provider #87

  4. Jun 10

    The Silver Lyming: Dr Cristina McMullen, PANS/PANDAS and Naturopathy Specialist #86

    My guest in this episode is Dr. Cristina McMullen. Dr. McMullen has been actively working in the field of alternative healthcare since 2005. From a young age, she had a strong desire to learn everything there was to know about the body and how to heal it naturally. She began by attending Everglades University, graduating Magna Cum Laude with a B.S. in Alternative Medicine. She then became a Certified Wellness Coach through The International Association of Wellness Professionals. Finally, she earned her Doctorate of Traditional Naturopathy from New Eden School of Natural Health and Herbal Studies, completing her dissertation on the complex pediatric neurological diagnosis of PANS/PANDAS. Dr. McMullen discusses her experience treating children with pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders, including PANS and PANDAS, which are characterized by sudden onset of neuropsychiatric symptoms following streptococcal infections in children under 12. She explains that while there's no single diagnostic test, practitioners diagnose based on clinical symptoms such as anxiety, OCD, and extreme food restrictions. Treatment typically involves a multi-faceted approach, including antibiotics to address underlying infections, immune modulators, and behavioral therapy, though the diagnostic criteria and treatment options are still controversial and limited to pediatric cases. I have not had a specialist on PANS/PANDAS so I am hoping this episode will help shed some light on that challenging topic as it affects children, who are also the hardest hit population from Lyme and tick-borne illnesses. These two things go together many times: Lyme and PANS/PANDAS. Please share this episode because I often think that I had the vocabulary to tell doctors how I was feeling and they still missed the diagnosis of Lyme, but children may struggle even more to elaborate their symptoms and issues well. It is important for us to understand about how this affects children. If you are looking to contact Dr. McMullen, she can be found at Longevity Health Center (http://longevityhealth.com) in Roswell, GA and does see clients both in-person and virtually, depending on your needs.

    The Silver Lyming: Dr Cristina McMullen, PANS/PANDAS and Naturopathy Specialist #86

  5. May 15

    The Silver Lyming: Greg Lee, Identifying the Root Cause of Illness @ Lyme Research & Healing Ctr #85

    This week, Greg Lee, the founder of Lyme Research and Healing Center, shares his personal experience with tick-borne illness and the importance of addressing underlying root causes of health issues. Greg discusses the high number of tick-borne illness cases in the United States and explores how different factors, such as toxins like mold, and immune system strength, contribute to varying health outcomes. He emphasizes the need for comprehensive treatment approaches to help individuals regain their health and well-being. Take a listen as he explains his 8-stage healing process and some pretty cool info he has discovered to help patients get to the root cause of their chronic illness. If you are interested to talk with Greg, he is rather active on social media and you can find his Center at lymeresearchcenter.com. If this episode is helpful, please give it a thumbs up and share. And if you know someone struggling with Lyme and tick-borne illness, share this podcast with them. It may be the exact thing they need to hear to help them continue on their healing journey.

    The Silver Lyming: Greg Lee, Identifying the Root Cause of Illness @ Lyme Research & Healing Ctr #85

  6. Apr 30

    The Silver Lyming: Michele Miller, Founder of Central Mass Lyme Foundation #84

    My guest this week is someone who is turning a horrible experience with Lyme into something that helps thousands. Michele, the founder of Central Mass Lyme Foundation, discusses her mother's experience with Lyme disease, which was misdiagnosed as ALS. The disease caused her mother to pass away due to a severe reaction to treatment. Michele highlights that her mother's symptoms, which she had documented in her journals, were consistent with Lyme disease but she never got the diagnosis which is FAR too common. Michele also shares that her mother's diagnosis of Lyme disease helped her husband, who was experiencing similar symptoms, get proper diagnosis and treatment, potentially saving his life. It is almost as if her mother went through what she did to save Michele's husband. If you find this episode inspiring and useful, please like and subscribe as it helps me reach new audiences and can possibly save a life. Lyme disease is often misdiagnosed and the more you know, the safer you and your loved ones can be.

    The Silver Lyming: Michele Miller, Founder of Central Mass Lyme Foundation #84

  7. Apr 22

    The Silver Lyming with Sean Dunn, Rising from Bed-bound to Full Recovery from Lyme and TBD #83

    Take a listen as Sean shares his experience of contracting Lyme disease, which led to a severe infection and subsequent hospitalization. He underwent surgery and spent three weeks in the hospital, followed by four months in bed. Despite the challenges, Sean has made a full recovery and is now in good health. I am always amazed at the different ways people heal their bodies, and Sean's journey highlights this. If you have recovered from Lyme and tick-borne illness and would like to share your story, please send me a message. The more stories of healing we can share, the better our community will be. If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to like and subscribe so you get alerts when new episodes drop and to help others find us. It is through your support that I can continue making this show. Thank you!

    The Silver Lyming with Sean Dunn, Rising from Bed-bound to Full Recovery from Lyme and TBD #83

  8. Apr 22

    The Silver Lyming: How Mold Impacts Lyme Disease with Kimberley Quirk #82

    Are you trying to discern if your chronic Lyme is actually mold toxicity? This week's episode can help shed some light on that question. Take a listen as Kimberley Quirk, a functional medicine practitioner and mold detox specialist, shares her recovery from Lyme, tick-borne illness, and mold poisoning. When I look back on my own journey, the lines blur whether I was struggling more with tick-borne illness or mold, or both. They have very similar symptoms and take somewhat similar remedies. At least 70% of my guests have had issues with mold, which is something that is often overlooked by allopathic physicians. It is imperative you find a Lyme-literate physician or holistic health care provider that knows how to help you truly get to the root cause of your symptoms. If you find this episode inspiring and insightful, please like and subscribe so that we can reach larger audiences with this info. At least 465,000 individuals are diagnosed with Lyme every year in the US alone so this info can help save lives.

    The Silver Lyming: How Mold Impacts Lyme Disease with Kimberley Quirk #82
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About

This is a podcast about those who have healed from Lyme disease and tick borne illness. Hope gives others the courage to heal, and so by sharing these stories, my intent is to help others find hope to heal themselves.

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  • Creator
    Anne Desjardins
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    86
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2023
  • Show Website
    The Silver Lyming

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