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Cindy Kennedy In this Lyme disease podcast episode, I interview Cindy Kennedy ( www.pursuewellness.us ). Cindy is a Nurse Practitioner who worked in women’s health for over 20 years. She practiced gynecology and has cared for thousands of patients. Unbeknownst to her, she contracted Lyme disease. She never saw a tick, or a bullseye rash. Her symptoms were subtle at first, and then in 2011 her disease struck with vengeance. Even as a knowledgeable health care professional, the struggles to find a cause became overwhelming. In general, she discovered that health care professionals are not adequately trained to recognize and treat Lyme disease and its co-infections. She came to feel the same sinking feeling that other Lyme sufferers must bear; the endless walk down the frightening path of misdiagnosis, shattered hope, and disappointment. Resources for learning were not very credible. As her health improved she became passionate about providing education and guidance for those seeking information about Lyme disease, health and healing. All this has led to the development of her popular Lyme disease podcast series, Living With Lyme (www.livingwithlyme.us ) and her private practice, Pursue Wellness. Discussed in this Episode: Where are ticks? Or where aren't they? The medical communities inability to treat Lyme and what to do about itThe Lyme controversyWhat Cindy thought of and knew of Lyme disease before her diagnosisCindy's Lyme story—the symptoms, diagnosis and treatmentBabesiaGut HealthThe dirty dozen and clean fifteenThe period without a diagnosisSurviving Lyme disease as a coupleRaising the invisible white flagBuhner protocol, Mepron, Pectasol-C, OAT, stool analysis, nutrition evaluationSleepHumor, levity and laughingPatienceLyme disease podcast Resources Mentioned in this Episode: The Anatomy of an IllnessLiving with Lyme podcastBuhner ProtocolDirty dozen, clean 15 Self-Care Tool How's your funny bone? However it is, we are going to work on strengthening it! Cindy's advice to us is to find levity and humor in tough situations. And, guess what, laughter truly makes a difference—it might even hold up to its reputation as the best medicine. Listen in and hear more about why! Support this Podcast: Subscribe/rate/review on iTunesFollow me on IG @sheajackie (my fave platform!)Follow me at www.jackieshea.com for moreJoin the Healing Out Loud Facebook group More Episodes like this: Lyme disease Podcast : The Spoonie theory and how Community Helps us HealLyme Disease Podcast : Using Meditation to Heal Happy Listening! Fun+Love, Jackie