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The goal of the Tick Boot Camp Podcast is to help people liberate themselves and others from suffering caused by Lyme disease through validation, community building, belief that healing is possible, and modeling success. Listen to our Tick Boot Camp podcast using all major podcast streaming services such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube Music. Our podcast is also integrated with smart home ... more

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In this powerful in-person Tick Boot Camp studio interview, bestselling author, certified health coach, and Lyme disease advocate Amy Kurtz returns to discuss he... more

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🎙️ Episode Summary: Lyme Testing Is Failing Early Patients

In this critical episode with special guest co-host Ali Moresco, we sit down with Dr. Liz Horn, Principal Investigator of the Lyme Disease Biobank, to break down her latest research:

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Trent Vonich
Air Force Major
United States Air Force
Episode: Episode 569: Air Force Major Trent Vonich on Lyme Disease, Military Service, and Finding a New Mission
Liz Horn
Lyme Disease Biobank Principal Investigator
Lyme Disease Biobank / Bay Area Lyme Foundation
Episode: Episode 568: Lyme Disease Testing Is Failing Patients: Dr. Liz Horn Explains Why (And What Comes Next)
Erin Oprea
Elite fitness trainer; former Marine; first female infantry platoon leader
Independent fitness professional
Episode: Episode 567: From Alpha-Gal to Lyme: Erin Oprea on Elite Fitness, Military Leadership, and Advanced Healing with Peptides & Integrative Medicine
Jasmin Perdomo
Lyme disease survivor and poet
Independent
Episode: Episode 566: When Lyme Disease Steals Your Identity: How Poetry Helped Jasmin Perdomo Heal
Matt Sabatello
Co-author profiled in Resilient Hope
Resilient Hope book
Episode: Episode 565: Nicole O’Donnell on Resilient Hope, Chronic Lyme Disease & Healing Through Community
Marina Morgan
Professional singer and Lyme disease survivor, author of Paralyzed
Lyme awareness advocate
Episode: Episode 564: From Vision Loss to Voice: Marina Morgan’s Lyme Disease Journey
Somer DelSignore
Pediatric practitioner specializing in Lyme, PANS/PANDAS, autoimmune disease
Episode: Episode 562: Pediatric Lyme, Autism Regression, PANS/PANDAS & Root-Cause Healing | Dr. Somer DelSignore
Frédéric Roscop
Osteopath and entrepreneur developing liquid intelligence products for Lyme disease
Aequil / Aequil Science
Episode: Episode 561: Healing Chronic Lyme Through Terrain, Stress Physiology & Liquid Intelligence | Frédéric Roscop
Dr. Tania Dempsey
Lyme-literate physician, AIM Center for Personalized Medicine
AIM Center for Personalized Medicine
Episode: Episode 560: MCAS, Chronic Lyme Disease, GLP-1 Agonists, Biofilms, and the Future of Precision Medicine — Dr. Tania Dempsey, MD

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Richard Johannesen & Matt Sabatello
Co-hosts of the Tick Boot Camp Podcast, guiding interviews with researchers, clinicians, and patients; frequent facilitators of insightful conversations on Lyme disease, diagnostics, and healing journeys.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 123 ratings
  • This commnunuty is a must for anyone who has been impacted with Lyme!

    As a Lyme warrior who went undiagnosed for over half my life and now works as a Lyme coach, this podcast is so valuable. I truly appreciate the value and awareness you bring to a disease that so many people feel alone fighting. This community is incredible, and I love how so many of us have turned our healing journeys into a way to help others. Thank you for creating this space. đź’š

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Liz Goring
    United States6 months ago
  • Matt and Rich deserve an award

    What a gift to the Lyme community! Thank you for diving into every nook and cranny of this disease, gents.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Trentman183
    United States7 months ago
  • Best lyme podcast ever!

    This is one of those few moments, where you don’t even know where to start! Matt and Rich have put so much time, effort, and thought into each and every episode of the Tick Boot Camp podcast. Every single episode is incredibly valuable as a patient and I am so thankful that day. Take the time to create this resource for patients like me! I always appreciate the vast variety of experts, doctors, and patient stories that they share, and not only provides educational information, but helps patients... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rose Bendetto
    United States3 years ago
  • A Treasure Trove

    This podcast is a treasure trove of excellent info about Lyme/Lyme syndrome for all those who have to piece things together themselves all too often.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sam-sim
    United States3 years ago
  • Knowledge and community

    I’m 3 years in since my diagnosis and many more years suffering with Lyme. I’m so grateful for the informative, real interviews on this podcast. It’s a hard lonely journey. So I can relate to so many of these stories and it helps me feel like I am not crazy or alone 💗

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Reverlyh
    Canada4 years ago

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Episode 560: MCAS, Chronic Lyme Disease, GLP-1 Agonists, Biofilms, and the Future of Precision Medicine — Dr. Tania Dempsey, MD
Q: What role do GLP-1 receptor agonists play in MCAS and Lyme care, and who should consider them?
GLP-1 agents may stabilize mast cells and reduce inflammatory signaling, potentially improving cognitive function, mood, and pain in some patients. They are not universally suitable; patients must be carefully screened, monitored, and often used in conjunction with diet, lifestyle, and other therapies. Further research is ongoing to delineate responders.
Episode 560: MCAS, Chronic Lyme Disease, GLP-1 Agonists, Biofilms, and the Future of Precision Medicine — Dr. Tania Dempsey, MD
Q: Why is normal lab testing not sufficient to diagnose infections like Lyme or Babesia in MCAS patients?
Labs can be misleading in immune-dysregulated individuals; the immune response may be blunted or distorted, antibody tests can be falsely negative, and active infections may still exist despite normal results. Clinical history, exposure, and advanced testing (like molecular assays) are essential to identify active infections and guide treatment.
Episode 566: When Lyme Disease Steals Your Identity: How Poetry Helped Jasmin Perdomo Heal
Q: What early signs did you experience before diagnosis, and how did they impact your path to treatment?
Early fatigue and heart palpitations led to hospital stays and multiple doctors; the journey showed how misdiagnoses and a lack of understanding around Lyme could prolong suffering until a clear diagnosis through blood work and specialist care.
Episode 565: Nicole O’Donnell on Resilient Hope, Chronic Lyme Disease & Healing Through Community
Q: What sparked you to write Resilient Hope and include Matt Sabatello in the story?
Nicole explains that a sense of community and the desire to help others going through similar struggles motivated her to write the book and to feature diverse voices, including Matt, to show different Lyme experiences and foster connection.
Episode 562: Pediatric Lyme, Autism Regression, PANS/PANDAS & Root-Cause Healing | Dr. Somer DelSignore
Q: What does a typical path look like for a child with complex autism or PANS when Lyme is involved?
A comprehensive, multi-disciplinary approach that targets infections, immune dysregulation, neuroinflammation, and detox, while also addressing family dynamics and nervous system regulation to support development and learning.

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The show centers on Lyme disease, its diagnostics, treatment, and broader chronic-illness narratives, often featuring researchers, clinicians, patient advocates, and individuals with lived experience. Across episodes, guests explore terrain-based healing, novel diagnostics, immune dynamics, and root-cause perspectives, while hosts guide conversations with patient-centric framing and practical takeaways. Noteworthy is a pattern of high-profile clinician researchers and patient advocates sharing rigorous science alongside personal journeys, creating a resource that informs, humanizes, and motivates action for listeners navigating chronic illness and Lyme-related challenges.

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2. Liz Horn
3. Erin Oprea
4. Jasmin Perdomo
5. Matt Sabatello
6. Marina Morgan
7. Somer DelSignore
8. Frédéric Roscop

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