From Lyme Patients to Advocates: The Journey to Driving Change for Lyme Disease Funding

(Note: This video does not replace proper medical treatment. If you need medical advice, please seek a Lyme literate medical professional.) In this powerful episode of Love, Hope, Lyme, we dive into the world of Lyme disease advocacy with Meghan Bradshaw and Johanne Schwartz from the Center for Lyme Action. 🦠 Meghan shares her journey from being a Lyme patient to becoming the Center's Government Relations Manager, leading grassroots advocacy efforts like the upcoming Virtual Fly-In on February 18-19, 2025. Johanne opens up about her first experience advocating on Zoom and how sharing her story has been both impactful and healing. 💪💚 It's important right now. I asked my friend Chat (on January 27, 2025), "Is Trump for or against Lyme disease federal funding?" He replied: "While these funding decisions are made by Congress, the administration's stance on broader health funding could influence future allocations. Notably, the Trump administration has proposed significant budget cuts to federal health agencies, including the NIH and CDC, which may impact research and prevention efforts related to Lyme disease."  📅 Why You Should Watch: ✅ Learn how Lyme disease patients and allies can make a difference in Congress. ☑️Hear inspiring personal stories of resilience and advocacy. ✅ Discover how the Center for Lyme Action is fighting to increase federal funding for Lyme research. 📣 Want to get involved? Whether you're a seasoned advocate or just starting, sign up for the Virtual Fly-In and join the fight against Lyme disease: centerforlymeaction.org. 🔗 Listen now and be part of the change!  #LoveHopeLyme #LymeDisease #LymeAdvocacy #VirtualFlyIn2025 #CenterForLymeAction #Podcast #TickBorneDiseases