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.
Today, Mark is 70–85% recovered and working part-time. He has returned to weight training and feels better than he has in years.
If you're struggling with chronic Lyme disease or know someone who is, this episode is packed with powerful insights, recovery strategies, and hard-earned wisdom from a true Lyme warrior. Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and everywhere podcasts are streamed.
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 picnic. Just months later, Doug developed mysterious, recurring fevers that doctors struggled to diagnose. It wasn’t until a medical emergency during a trip to California that Doug learned he had Babesiosis, a life-threatening parasitic infection spread by ticks.
With the tireless advocacy of his wife Diane and the sharp eye of a California infectious disease doctor, Doug was properly diagnosed and began a months-long recovery that included antimalarial medications, blood transfusions, and natural remedies. Today, Doug reflects on the importance of early detection, preventive care, and maintaining a strong immune system through lifestyle, diet, and love.
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 of Lyme recovery.
Learn more about Dr. Winfrey’s work at New Image Wellness.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone battling Lyme disease, chronic fatigue, POTS, MCAS, or trauma-related illnesses. Dr. Winfrey offers a compassionate and scientific approach to understanding why so many chronic illness patients struggle with mental health and nervous system symptoms — and what you can do to support true healing.
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 innovative AI-powered app designed to help Lyme patients track symptoms and treatments. The app aims to crowdsource data to uncover patterns that could provide valuable insights for both patients and medical professionals.
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Conclusion: Dr. Green remains optimistic about the future of Lyme disease research and treatment. She emphasizes continued collaboration, education, and patient advocacy. This interview offers valuable insights for patients and healthcare providers alike.
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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 conditions.
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Personal Lyme Disease Journey
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"I help people solve the symptoms that their doctors dismiss." – Dr. Chelsea Azarcon
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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 strategies for improving health. This conversation is packed with valuable insights for anyone affected by chronic illness.
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