Integrative Lyme Solutions with Dr. Karlfeldt

What happens when your body is shutting down—but every scan, lab, and specialist says they “can’t find anything”? In this episode, we unpack the reality of Lyme-related neurological illness, the emotional toll of chronic disease, and what it takes to keep moving forward when healing isn’t linear.We’re joined by Dr. Kristi Hellenbrand, DC, chiropractor and author of Let Me Tell You a Secret…She Makes It: a Lyme survival story, who shares how a tick bite in 2020 leads to rapid neurological decline, wheelchair-level symptoms, and relentless migraines—until a clinician treats based on a clinical diagnosis and response to treatment, not just lab confirmation. Kristi walks us through the decision points that change everything: antibiotics as an early signal, later testing that reveals a viral layer, and a pivotal turn to the Horowitz protocol (including double-dose dapsone) as part of her path back to remission.Key Takeaways:03:45 Lyme can first appear as heart and neurological symptoms—not joint pain.07:15 Clinical diagnosis can move treatment forward when labs and specialists stall.10:30 Response to treatment can confirm infection before tests do.13:10 Healing from Lyme is nonlinear and follows the grief cycle.14:25 The Horowitz protocol helped resolve daily, debilitating migraines.19:15 Retracing symptoms signal healing in reverse order—not relapse.31:00 Fear is inflammatory; regulating the nervous system supports long-term recovery.Resources Mentioned:Let Me Tell You a Secret...She Makes It.: - a Lyme survival story - https://www.amazon.com/Let-Tell-You-Secret-Makes/dp/B0CJB825R1Lyme Lives Here - https://www.lymeliveshere.com/#lymewarrior #chronicillness #TheKarlfeldtCenter #IntegrativeLymeSolutionsWant to guest on our shows?Calendly Link for Integrative Lyme Solutions: https://calendly.com/drmichaelk/integrative-lyme-solutions-podcast-interviewCalendly Link for Integrative Cancer Solutions: https://calendly.com/drmichaelk/podcast-interviewCalendly Link for Dr. K Show: https://calendly.com/drmichaelk/dr-k-show-interviewBreaking Free From Lyme: A Comprehensive Guide to Healing and Recovery-URL: https://store.thekarlfeldtcenter.com/products/breaking-free-from-lyme-Price: $24.99-Discount Code: LYMEPODCASTUnleashing 10X Power: A Revolutionary Approach to Conquering Cancer-URL: https://store.thekarlfeldtcenter.com/products/unleashing-10x-power-Price: $24.99-Discount Code: CANCERPODCAST1Healing Within: Unraveling the Emotional Roots of Cancer-URL: https://store.thekarlfeldtcenter.com/products/healing-within-Price: $24.99-Discount Code: CANCERPODCAST2The Science and Spirit of Transformation: A Holistic Guide to Elevating Health, Consciousness, and Purpose-URL: https://store.thekarlfeldtcenter.com/products/the-science-and-spirit-of-transformation-Price: $24.99-Discount Code: DRKSHOWPODCAST _______________________________The Karlfeldt Center offers the most cutting-edge and comprehensive Lyme therapies. To schedule a Free 15-Minute Discovery Call with a Lyme Literate Naturopathic Doctor at The Karlfeldt Center, call 208-338-8902 or email [email protected] out Dr. K’s Ebook: Breaking Free From Lyme: A Comprehensive Guide to Healing and Recovery here: https://store.thekarlfeldtcenter.com/products/breaking-free-from-lymeUse the code LYMEPODCAST for a 100% off discount!

Dr. Eric Gordon—Medical Director at Gordon Medical Associates and President of the Gordon Medical Research Center—joins Dr. Karlfeldt for a wide-ranging conversation on what it really takes to help “end-of-the-line” patients with complex, chronic illness. With 45+ years of clinical experience and deep involvement in research on ME/CFS, Lyme disease, and autoimmune conditions, Dr. Gordon offers a grounded, clinician-to-clinician look at why so many patients remain undiagnosed, misunderstood, or stuck despite seeing multiple providers.In this episode, you’ll learn why chronic illness is rarely “in the book,” and why recovery often requires detective work across toxin load, infectious burden, genetics, immune dysfunction, and environmental triggers. Dr. Gordon breaks down how modern medicine’s siloed specialties can miss multi-system patterns—and why tools like advanced testing and AI may become essential to sift exploding research (like microbiome discoveries) into something clinically useful. They also explore the evolving landscape of long COVID research, the importance of identifying patient subtypes (instead of lumping everyone into one diagnosis), and what this shift could mean for faster, more affordable healing.If you’ve tried the “usual” protocols and still don’t improve, this conversation reframes the journey: why complexity doesn’t mean hopelessness—and how the next wave of systems biology, smarter data-mining, and targeted interventions may finally change the game for chronic fatigue, Lyme, mold illness, and beyond.Key Topics CoveredWhy “complex chronic illness” usually isn’t a simple diagnosis—and why that matters for treatmentThe “end-of-the-line” patient: what it means when you’ve already seen many good doctorsHow toxin load, infections, genetics, and terrain combine into a personalized illness patternWhy medical silos and protocol-based care often fail complex patientsMold exposure and mycotoxin sensitivity: why environment can block progressMast cell activation and reactivity: why treatment tolerance can be a major barrierThe microbiome information explosion—and why AI is becoming necessary to interpret itGarbage-in/garbage-out in AI: why context and quality data still matterLong COVID as a turning point: validating post-viral illness and advancing immune researchThe importance of subtyping ME/CFS, long COVID, and Lyme presentations to find what actually works _______________________________The Karlfeldt Center offers the most cutting-edge and comprehensive Lyme therapies. To schedule a Free 15-Minute Discovery Call with a Lyme Literate Naturopathic Doctor at The Karlfeldt Center, call 208-338-8902 or email [email protected] out Dr. K’s Ebook: Breaking Free From Lyme: A Comprehensive Guide to Healing and Recovery here: https://store.thekarlfeldtcenter.com/products/breaking-free-from-lymeUse the code LYMEPODCAST for a 100% off discount!

Carter and Payton Bradsky—siblings, co-founders, and the CEO/CTO team behind LymeLess Health—join Dr. Karlfeldt to share a deeply personal and practical conversation about navigating Lyme+ illness and how they’re using technology to change the patient experience. With Carter’s lived experience battling Lyme disease, Babesia, Bartonella, and mold toxicity—and Payton’s background as a former Google software engineer and product manager—this episode connects real-world patient pain points to a new kind of solution: Ella, an AI-powered companion built specifically for Lyme+ patients. Learn more (and find the app) at https://lymeless.com/.You’ll hear how their family’s journey began with their mother being dismissed after years of symptoms and dozens of doctors—until one chance conversation led to Lyme testing and answers. Carter and Payton break down what it was like to be kids and caregivers, how symptoms can show up differently in each person (from brain fog and anxiety to seizure-like episodes and misdiagnosis), and what actually helped them move toward remission. They also explain why Lyme care is so difficult to manage day-to-day—and how Ella helps patients track symptoms, treatments (including pulsing protocols), and lifestyle factors, then turn that data into actionable insights and shareable reports to improve doctor visits.If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed trying to remember what changed, what helped, or what triggered a flare—this episode offers a new framework: reduce the burden of “managing Lyme” so you can focus on living again. From weekly insights to provider-ready summaries and a future vision for research breakthroughs driven by patient data (with patient privacy and ownership at the core), this conversation is packed with hope, clarity, and next-step tools.Key Topics CoveredThe Bradsky family’s “Lyme was a family affair” origin story—and how diagnosis finally happenedMedical gaslighting and dismissal: “It’s all in your head” and the toll it takes on familiesBeing a child/caregiver while a parent becomes bedridden: trauma, coping, and shifting family dynamicsCarter’s symptoms (brain fog, anxiety, dissociation) and the impact on athletics and college lifePayton’s seizure-like episodes, epilepsy misdiagnosis, loss of license, and eventual Lyme/Babesia/Bartonella diagnosisWhy Lyme recovery is rarely linear: flare patterns, stress effects, and measuring progress when memory is impairedIntegrative treatment approaches: herbals + antibiotics, detox support, probiotics, and pulsing protocolsThe “appointment gap” problem: forgetting symptoms, underreporting, and losing clinical time to catch-upHow Ella works: daily check-ins, trend detection, symptom/treatment tracking, and weekly insightsProvider-facing reporting (“warrior report”) and the long-term goal of precision medicine + research breakthroughs via opt-in anonymized data _______________________________The Karlfeldt Center offers the most cutting-edge and comprehensive Lyme therapies. To schedule a Free 15-Minute Discovery Call with a Lyme Literate Naturopathic Doctor at The Karlfeldt Center, call 208-338-8902 or email [email protected] out Dr. K’s Ebook: Breaking Free From Lyme: A Comprehensive Guide to Healing and Recovery here: https://store.thekarlfeldtcenter.com/products/breaking-free-from-lymeUse the code LYMEPODCAST for a 100% off discount!

Aimee Goodwin is a certified Life Coach and Emotional Resilience Trainer, motivational speaker, and the award-winning author of The Mountains We Climb. She’s also the founder of New Hope Wellness in Alexandria, Minnesota. After a devastating, years-long battle with neurological Lyme disease—marked by crushing pain, fatigue, and progressive loss of function—Aimee fought her way back to health and has since dedicated her work to helping others find hope, direction, and practical tools to move forward.In this episode, Aimee shares what it’s really like to go from “perfectly healthy” to suddenly living in survival mode—and then spending years searching for answers while tests come back “normal.” She walks through her diagnosis journey, the rigor of treatment, and the moment support groups changed everything—reducing isolation, restoring hope, and helping people fight longer and better. You’ll also learn the mental resilience strategies she used when symptoms were overwhelming: getting out of your own head by serving others, reframing intense Herx reactions, focusing on what you can control, and building a support system that protects your emotional health.Whether you’re battling Lyme, chronic illness, or simply navigating a hard season, this conversation is a reminder that progress is possible—and that small mindset shifts, community, and consistent advocacy can become the turning point that helps you keep going.Key Topics CoveredAimee’s rapid onset into severe symptoms and the “everything looks normal” diagnostic trapNeurological Lyme signs: nerve, muscle, joint involvement, and loss of functionWhy Lyme treatment is rigorous—and why it’s not a quick “take antibiotics and move on” illnessThe emotional toll of chronic illness: isolation, shame, guilt, and being misunderstood because you “look fine”The power of support groups and community in recovery and mental endurancePractical resilience tools: getting out of your head by helping others, and reframing pain as progressControlling what you can: rest, nutrition, detox support, communication with your care teamHow brain inflammation can drive anxiety/depression—and why self-validation mattersThe importance of advocacy: don’t stop searching, pivot when needed, and find the right provider/teamBuilding integrative care under one roof: why New Hope Wellness was created and what it solves for patients _______________________________The Karlfeldt Center offers the most cutting-edge and comprehensive Lyme therapies. To schedule a Free 15-Minute Discovery Call with a Lyme Literate Naturopathic Doctor at The Karlfeldt Center, call 208-338-8902 or email [email protected] out Dr. K’s Ebook: Breaking Free From Lyme: A Comprehensive Guide to Healing and Recovery here: https://store.thekarlfeldtcenter.com/products/breaking-free-from-lymeUse the code LYMEPODCAST for a 100% off discount!

In this episode of Integrative Lyme Solutions, Dr. Karlfeldt talks with Ali White about her extensive journey with Lyme disease. Ali shares her personal experiences, including the challenges of getting diagnosed and the treatments that ultimately helped her recover. The discussion delves into the complexity of Lyme disease, co-infections, and various innovative treatments she explored, such as IV therapy, infrared saunas, SOT treatment, and NAD IVs. Ali also emphasizes the importance of maintaining a positive mindset, lifestyle adjustments, and building a supportive community. Ali White is the co‑founder and voice behind The Tick Chicks. Her journey began after nearly a decade of debilitating, mysterious symptoms — from severe nerve pain and fatigue to swelling, cognitive fog, and immune system collapse. For years, despite multiple tests, scans, and consultations with specialists (including podiatrists, neurologists, and a fibromyalgia expert), she received no conclusive diagnosis. At times, the excruciating pain made even simple tasks like tying her shoes impossible; she would later describe seeing her nerves “popping” under her skin. After receiving a confirmed diagnosis of Lyme disease (following additional testing for co‑infections like Chronic Epstein‑Barr Virus and Cytomegalovirus), Ali shifted from patient to advocate. Determined to help others avoid the prolonged uncertainty she experienced, she channeled her journey into building The Tick Chicks — a platform dedicated to education, healing, and support for Lyme warriors around the world. Through storytelling, honest sharing, and community‑building, she aims to bring experts and survivors together and give hope to those still searching for answers. 00:00 Introduction 05:31 Ali White's Lyme Disease Journey 14:54 Discovering Lyme Disease and Integrative Medicine 29:48 Exploring NAD IV Therapy 37:43 Affordable Lyme Disease Treatments 43:24 Personal Journey and Podcast Motivation 46:19 Effective Therapies and Treatments 53:08 Community Support and Family Education ----------------------------- The Karlfeldt Center offers the most cutting-edge and comprehensive Lyme therapies. To schedule a Free 15-Minute Discovery Call with a Lyme Literate Naturopathic Doctor at The Karlfeldt Center, call 208-338-8902 or email [email protected] Check out Dr. K’s Ebook: Breaking Free From Lyme: A Comprehensive Guide to Healing and Recovery here: https://store.thekarlfeldtcenter.com/products/breaking-free-from-lymeYou can purchase it for $24.99 or use the code LYMEPODCAST for a 100% off discount!