What Makes Lyme So Complex for Women's Physical and Mental Health with Dr. Jaquel Patterson

This is episode 53 of the Love, Hope, Lyme podcast. To get your free pdf of "Love, Hope, Lyme: What Family Members, Partners, and Friends Who Love a Chronic Lyme Survivor Need to Know," reach out to Fred Diamond on social media. [NOTE: This podcast does not replace medical treatment. If you struggle with Lyme care, please see a Lyme Literate Medical Doctor.] Why does Lyme disease often hit women harder — physically, emotionally, and hormonally? In this powerful episode of Love, Hope, Lyme, I speak with Dr. Jaquel Patterson, a nationally-recognized naturopathic physician and author of Women and Lyme: An Integrative Guide to Better Health. Dr. Patterson shares her personal experience with Lyme, Bartonella, and Babesia, and breaks down how tick-borne illness uniquely impacts women at every life stage — from menstruation to menopause. We explore the often-dismissed symptoms, the role of hormones, psychiatric implications, and the systemic gaps in care that many women face. Whether you're a woman navigating chronic Lyme, a loved one trying to understand, or a practitioner seeking deeper insight, this episode offers knowledge, validation, and hope. 🔹 Topics covered: – The connection between hormones and Lyme symptoms – Why women are often misdiagnosed or dismissed – Psychiatric challenges like anxiety, depression, and "Lyme rage" – How to advocate for yourself or a loved one – Herbs and lifestyle strategies that can support healing – The importance of compassionate, informed care 📘 Learn more about Dr. Patterson's work and her book. 🎧 Subscribe to Love, Hope, Lyme for more episodes supporting the chronic Lyme community. #LymeDisease #WomensHealth #ChronicLyme #HormonesAndLyme #DrJaquelPatterson #LoveHopeLymePodcast #TickBorneIllness #LymeHealing