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EPISODE · Oct 18, 2025 · 8 MIN

The Silent Epidemic Crawling Through Your Neighbourhood

from The First Seven Years

Could a creature the size of a poppy seed completely change your child's life in less than a second?Kenzie Vath shares her harrowing journey from undiagnosed Lyme disease to becoming a mother of three healthy children. As someone who battled chronic illness for 10 years with invasive treatments including three PICC lines and thousands of supplements, Kenzie reveals the shocking truth about tick-borne illnesses that most parents don't know. Learn why only 50% of people develop the classic bullseye rash, how ticks hide in dark crevices like belly buttons and hairlines, and why this epidemic is spreading far beyond the northeastern United States—even to Southern California.Discover Kenzie's incredible story of navigating fertility challenges, choosing surrogacy for her first two children's safety, and then miraculously conceiving naturally. She shares practical education strategies for protecting your family, why you don't feel tick bites when they happen, and how these tiny vectors carry multiple co-infections that complicate diagnosis and treatment. This episode is essential viewing for any parent who wants to protect their family from this silent epidemic lurking in parks, wooded areas, and even your own backyard.Follow Kenzie Vath: Website: https://www.kenzievath.com/ Holistic Umbrella: https://www.holisticumbrella.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/holisticumbrella/Follow Dr. Murray: Website: http://www.drmurrayclarke.com/Follow Bryce Wylde: Main Site: https://wyldeonhealth.co Instagram: /wyldeonhealth Facebook: /wyldeonhealth YouTube: /@wyldeabouthealthThank You To Our Show Sponsors: Trusted guidance for every stage of parenting – https://www.askdrsears.com/ Know your Omega-3 levels and take control of your health – https://omegaquant.com/DISCLAIMER: The information provided in The First Seven Years is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for advice from your pediatrician or other healthcare professional. Always consult with your doctor regarding any medical concerns or health conditions. The views expressed by our guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of The First Seven Years.

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