Cara Pacific Campbell | How Lyme Disease Saved My Life: Chronic Illness, Trauma Healing & Upspiraling

What if the illness that took everything from you, your career, your identity, your ability to bake a birthday cake, turned out to be the thing that finally saved your life? In this episode of Integrative Lyme Solutions, Dr. K sits down with Cara Pacific Campbell, patient advocate and author of Upspiraling, to trace her journey from high-powered corporate executive to bedridden with Lyme disease, 36 co-infections, and dementia-like symptoms, all missed for months by conventional medicine. Cara opens up about the nosebleed that stopped her life cold, the functional medicine breakthrough that finally named what was happening, and the road back through treatment, somatic trauma work, and a complete identity overhaul. If you're navigating a Lyme diagnosis, living with chronic illness, or just quietly running on empty, this one maps a way forward. Not just to survival, but to something truer on the other side. Key Takeaways: 0:00 Introduction 1:13 Lyme saved my life: when burnout breaks the body 7:00 The nosebleed that changed everything 9:11 36 co-infections and what conventional medicine missed 17:43 70 pills a day and blind faith 20:37 The mental health toll no one talks about 25:00 The mindset shift that turned illness into initiation 31:49 What actually moved the needle: IVs, somatics, and coaching 36:28 Childhood trauma and the Type A-Lyme connection 39:22 Upspiraling: suffering to make a map for others Schedule a Free 15-Min Cancer/Lyme Consultation at The Karlfeldt Center: 208-338-8902 Resources: Upspiraling: The Ancient Path to Wholeness — https://a.co/d/06g6CRPW Medical Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or replace professional medical advice. Always consult your physician or qualified healthcare provider regarding any medical condition or treatment decisions. This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or replace professional medical advice. Always consult your physician or qualified healthcare provider regarding any medical condition or treatment decisions. ____________________________________WORK WITH DR. KARLFELDT:The Karlfeldt Center offers the most cutting-edge and comprehensive Lyme therapies available. To schedule a Free 15-Minute Discovery Call with a Lyme Literate Naturopathic Doctor, contact us at:📞 208-338-8902📧 [email protected]🌐 TheKarlfeldtCenter.com____________________________________📖 FREE EBOOK: Breaking Free From Lyme: A Comprehensive Guide to Healing and RecoveryGet your copy at: store.thekarlfeldtcenter.com/products/breaking-free-from-lymeUse code LYMEPODCAST for 100% off____________________________________CONNECT WITH DR. KARLFELDT:Instagram: instagram.com/thekarlfeldtcenterFacebook: facebook.com/thekarlfeldtcenter____________________________________MORE PODCASTS FROM DR. KARLFELDT:🎙 The Dr. K Show — Integrative medicine, functional medicine,  biohacking, and longevity for optimizing health and performance.🎙 Integrative Cancer Solutions — Evidence-based integrative therapies and real patient stories for those navigating a cancer diagnosis.Explore all shows on https://www.youtube.com/@KarlfeldtCenter____________________________________