Two Much Lyme Maddy and Julia

In a follow-up to the previous episode, "Hope, Healing, and Living in the Gray," Julia and Maddy talk about the emotional side of healing. Illness is traumatic, but living in survival mode often forces us to prioritize physical healing. Both of us have come to realize how important it is to our healing to address our emotional health and calm our nervous systems. Listen in for the unique ways doing this has played a part in our healing journeys. 

When it comes to healing, the light at the end of the tunnel can be very dim at times. In a hopeful conversation, Julia and Maddy talk about the big strides they’ve taken in healing and what it feels like to get something back on this illness journey. Both discuss the moments they believed healing was impossible, and how learning to live in the grey has helped them find peace.

On this episode of the Two Much Lyme Podcast, Maddy and Julia talk to Emily Levy, Lyme Warriror and Co-Founder of the Mighty Well adaptive wear company and community. Emily started the company out of necessity after beginning IV therapies and struggling to find comfortable covers to keep her PICC line safe. Mighty Well has expanded to all types of products that make the lives of patients so much easier. Emily speaks to the challenges of starting a business while chronically ill, the tips she has for anyone with an idea, and how she ultimately combined her passion and illness into a company that fights to ensure patients live with confidence, comfort, and dignity.
Learn more about Mighty Well: https://mighty-well.com/pages/our-mission
The Global Lyme Alliance: https://www.globallymealliance.org/donate-today/?hsLang=en
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As a celebration of the Two Much Lyme Podcast's one year anniversary, one of Maddy's favorite people in the world is on the podcast. Taylor and Maddy's 17- year friendship has seen it all over the years, and it has evolved to incorporate Maddy's illness. This episode is for supporters and friends, aiming to validate their feelings of fear, guilt, and frustration. Taylor gives awesome tips on how to support a friend experiencing an illness, and talks about the emotions that come up in these unique relationships. 

Exam season is challenging for everyone. It can be stressful, long, and require an enormous amount of work. When dealing with an illness, these challenges are magnified. Listen in as Maddy recalls her recent experience taking law school exams, and gives tips to manage a flare while studying!

The holiday season can be a time of intense joy, but can also be really challenging when you are dealing with an illness. Being in new environments and out of your routine can often cause flare-ups that put a damper on the holiday season. Misunderstandings are common, and it can be difficult to stick to your boundaries. Listen in for Julia and Maddy’s experiences during the holidays, and how they've tried to manage their illnesses while around different people, foods, and opportunities.