EPISODE 6: From 51 Doctors to Advocacy: A Teen's Journey to Uncover the Truth About Lyme Disease

In this episode, host, Laura Nozicka interviews Olivia Goodreau, a remarkable young lady who shares her journey with Lyme disease and the impact it has had on her life. Olivia's struggle with Lyme disease began at the age of six when she started experiencing tremors and blackouts. After years of tests and illness, she was finally diagnosed with Lyme disease and five other tick-borne illnesses.

Despite debilitating symptoms and numerous hospital visits, Olivia has not let her condition define her. She is the founder of the LivLyme Foundation, a nonprofit organization that provides support and financial assistance to children and their families who are struggling with Lyme disease and other tick-borne diseases. The foundation also supports researchers and scientists dedicated to finding effective treatments and cures for these diseases.

Olivia's determination to raise awareness about Lyme disease is evident in her book, "But She Looks Fine: From Illness to Activism," which can be found on Amazon or wherever you get your books.

Chapters:

00:00:00 Tick Tracker: A Revolutionary App For Real-time Tick Tracking

00:07:12 From Hope to Betrayal: A Journey of Misdiagnosis and Resilience

00:13:01 The Lyme Specialist: Solving the Puzzle of Tick-Borne Illnesses

00:15:43 Life-Changing Discovery: A Generic Drug Brings Hope and Relief After Six Years

00:19:57 Tick Protection 101: Permethrin Spray - Repel Ticks Without Harming Other Insects!

00:23:09 From Childhood Struggles to Advocacy: How Tick-Borne Illnesses Continue to Challenge the Health System

00:28:17 The Doctor Who Treats Lyme Disease with a Holistic Approach: Putting Health Above Profit

00:32:02 12-Year-Old Lyme Disease Warrior Starts Nonprofit to Fund a Cure

00:48:19 Tick Tracker: Protecting Livestock and Uncovering Connections Between COVID and Chronic Lyme Disease

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