Redefining Life with Lyme Disease

Show Summary: "I’m not waging war against my body. Lyme is not my identity. I am not a diagnosis, and I am not a disease.”Living with Lyme disease can be a frightening and isolating experience. It is often misunderstood, misdiagnosed, and mistreated, leaving people with symptoms that can make them feel unsafe in their bodies.Neurological symptoms such as extreme brain fog, ice pick headaches, difficulty articulating thoughts, and stinging and numbness throughout the body can cause you to question your personality and identity. Despite these ailments, you can choose not to be defined by Lyme disease and embrace a life of purpose, joy, and self-acceptance.Today, we are pleased to welcome Chelsea, a dedicated advocate for Lyme disease. In this episode, she candidly discusses her inspiring journey of living with Lyme disease, why she embarked on her own healing without solely relying on doctors' diagnoses and treatments, and how she overcame emotional hurdles to rediscover her true self.If you are struggling with Lyme disease and feel like you have nowhere to turn, I urge you to listen to this episode and find hope in Chelsea's journey.Tune in to Episode 61 of the Gutsy Health Podcast for comfort and inspiration. Exceptional Highlights:The constant pressure to perform at a high level can result in a chronic state of heightened stress response and can lead to elevated cortisol levels in the body.You cannot heal a body from Lyme and chronic infections when your nervous system is dysregulated.Letting go of labels, overcoming traumas, and mastering emotional regulation can be life-changing for people with Lyme disease.Show Highlights: 03:02 - The insidious cause of Chelsea’s Lyme disease07:34 - Lyme disease can manifest differently in each patient’s body08:41 - Lessen the burden on your immune system ASAP09:54 - What does regulating your emotions have to do with managing Lyme disease?18:03 - Stop asking doctors to tell you what to do and instead ask your illness what it wants to teach you21:45 - Chelsea’s amazing natural home birth story with her fourth child26:57 - The rollercoaster symptoms of Lyme disease31:41 - If you have an autoimmune disease, you most likely grew up with trauma, people-pleasing, and living your life in a way that didn’t serve you31:52 -  How to live a beautiful, elevated life despite Lyme disease36:22 - Humans can learn a lot by watching how animals live and release stress38:37 - Meditation and mindfulness is just as important as academics or sportsImportant Links: Gutsy Health AcademyGutsy Health Podcast InstagramProvo Health WebsiteThe Parasite Epidemic Free ClassSend us Fan Mail