14. Part 3: Living with Chronic Lyme Disease - Resilience, Recovery, and Reclaiming Life After 7 Years of Illness | Mary Jo's Journey

What does “I feel good” mean after years of chronic Lyme and a major surgery that reshapes your body and your identity? We sit down with Mary Jo to unpack a tender, determined third chapter: living well after treatment, navigating a post-hysterectomy reality, and rebuilding confidence without ignoring limits. The result is a rare blend of practical playbooks and soul-level honesty—how to budget energy to avoid push-crash, why anti-inflammatory eating clarifies symptoms fast, and where simple modalities like sauna and cold plunges fit when you’re ready to nudge good toward great.Mary Jo walks us through the emotional weight of sharing good news after long suffering, and the courage it takes to keep saying it. A 4,000‑foot hike becomes a turning point—part victory lap, part lesson in recovery—and a powerful metaphor for reclaiming identity after years of illness. We connect the dots between symptom patterns and daily choices: refined sugar and processed foods fueling headaches, skin flares, and joint aches; whole foods and steady protein restoring clarity and calm. Along the way, we explore coinfections, post-hysterectomy hormone shifts, and how faith and community steady the mind when data is sparse and the wellness market gets loud.If you’re seeking a roadmap that respects your limits while expanding your possibilities, this conversation offers guardrails and green lights: one meaningful task per day, honest recovery windows, gentle movement that builds capacity, and clear, low-risk tools to test. It’s a grounded path from symptom control to genuine vitality—crafted with discernment, gratitude, and grit.If this resonates, subscribe, share with a friend who needs hope, and leave a review telling us the one habit that moves you from good to great.Ready to stop guessing and finally get a clear plan?Join Dr. Su for the Ask Dr. Mark Clinical Q&A Call, a small-group call limited to about five people each month where you can bring your real questions and get real direction.Book your spot: https://go.rootseekhealth.com/askdrmarkOr download the free Lab Results Guide if you have ever been told your labs are normal while still feeling terrible: https://labsoptin.rootseekhealth.com/labs/Connect with Dr. Su: IG | @rootseekhealthDisclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only.  Information discussed is not intended for diagnosis, curing, or prevention of any disease and is not intended to replace advice given by a licensed healthcare practitioner. This podcast and its guests may have direct or indirect financial interests associated with products mentioned.