Best Matt Matern Podcasts (2025)

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197: How LA's Mega-Fires Created a 100-Mile Chemical Disaster with Tracy Quinn 34:44

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We’ve tested the limits of our planet plenty, and the water war has officially begun. But what if there was an antidote to the toxins polluting the dominant color of the globe? In this compelling episode of A Climate Change, host Matt Matern sits down with Tracy Quinn, President and CEO of Heal the Bay, to explore the devastating impacts of recent …

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Episode 378 - S17E12 - A Misunderstanding 1:56:27

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(00:00:00) Ant Juice (00:20:52) Episode Review Aviv tells a story that had to be heavily censored. Lily sends a clarification email that doesn't actually clarify anything. Matt lets us in on his history with pre-mature ejaculation. Our hosts share their darkroom experiences. What does this all have to do with 9/11? Find out as we view and review SV…

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Episode 528: Fight the Bite: Dr. Tracey Gaslin on Protecting Kids from Tick-Borne Illness at Camp 1:05:22

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In this episode of the Tick Boot Camp Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Tracey Gaslin, a dual-certified Pediatric and Family Nurse Practitioner and the CEO of the Alliance for Camp Health (ACH). Dr. Gaslin leads the Fight the Bite initiative, a national campaign designed to prevent Lyme and other tick-borne illnesses through science-based public health…

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Episode 377 - S17E11 - Townhouse Incident 1:59:12

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(00:00:00) Matt and Aviv Have Nothing To Say (00:25:02) Episode Review That sure is a nice townhouse you've got there. Would be a shame if there were some sort of... incident. No joke, Aviv and Matt talk about so many things that don't matter that we had to fade out their rants. Not even worth a bonus episode. Yet, you still get to hear Aviv descri…

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196: Why Health Must Be at the Heart of Climate Action with Shweta Narayan 39:24

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What if health could be the key to driving climate action? In this episode of A Climate Change, we sit down with Shweta Narayan, Campaign Lead at the Global Climate Health Alliance, about how public health is a powerful lever for global climate action. Drawing from her childhood in an industrial town in India, Shweta explores the climate health imp…

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Episode 376 - S17E10 - Catfishing Teacher 1:58:41

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(00:00:00) Matt Rants about Rich Blonde Women (not the one you think!) (00:22:23) Episode Review Matt has some thoughts about Sydney Sweeney's new bathwater soap and they are 'yum yum. give me that sexy bathwater'. We also are visited by the corpse of Christmas Present, Judge Jeanine Pirro in this week's episode, Catfishing Teacher…

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195: Peter Waggonner Explains Why Louisiana’s Coastal Future Matters to Us All 36:56

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Can bold policy and innovative engineering reverse one of the world’s worst land loss crises? In this episode of A Climate Change, we speak with Peter Waggonner, Senior Policy Adviser for Greater New Orleans Inc., about Louisiana’s urgent battle to stop coastal erosion, and how a $50 billion restoration plan is reshaping environmental policy. Peter…

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Episode 375 - S17E9 - Depravity Standard 1:18:20

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(00:00:00) Aviv is Getting Ready for His Honeymoon (00:08:36) Episode Review Is this episode good? No. But is it interesting? Also no. But do our detectives learn from their past mistakes when a child murderer may walk free because of their interogation techniques? We'll let you guess. Tom Sizemore and B.D. Wong return on this week's episode of SVU…

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Episode 374.1 - Matt Has a Bone to Pick with Hollywood 37:32

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Aviv likes the new Mission: Impossible, but Matt hates the new Fear Street. Can these two ever get along? We recorded this episode in May of 2025, so the people whose voices you hear have no idea that we've just bombed Iran. Have pity on them.By Matthew Reuter

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Episode 527: Lyme Disease, SOT Therapy, and Faith: How Austin Shubert Took Back His Life 1:38:24

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In this powerful episode of the Tick Boot Camp Podcast, we welcome Austin Shubert, a 27-year-old outdoorsman, hunter, and field technician from Zebulon, Georgia. He shares his deeply personal and emotional journey from vibrant health to chronic illness and back toward recovery. Raised in the woods, surrounded by ticks since childhood, Austin never …

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194: Apocalyptic Optimism and Climate Action with Dr. Dana R. Fisher 24:43

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Can our current social movements overcome political inertia to save us from the climate crisis, or is apocalyptic optimism our best path forward? In this episode of A Climate Change, we speak with Dr. Dana R. Fisher, Director at the Center for Environment, Community and Equity, Professor at the School of International Service, and author of Saving …

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Episode: 173 - Matt Bettonville on Oncological Research and Drug Discovery Investment 27:46

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In this episode of Breaking Health, host Steve Krupa speaks with Matt Bettonville, investor at Yosemite, about the state of oncology research and his hunt for investments in discovery and treatment tools. Bettonville delves into the key to cancer treatment, where deals are flowing towards in the market, and how the AI revolution is helping with dru…

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Episode 374 - S17E8 - Melancholy Pursuit 1:40:46

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(00:00:00) Aviv is Vitamin D Deficient and Matt Hates Babies (00:24:33) Episode Review This week we learn to be cool girls instead of pool girls, Matt gets ready to immigrate to Canada, and Aviv learns about the Dodgers. Also, Mike Dodds his getting a little too close to a case of a missing, murdered girl and another guy named Ray that can't stop f…

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Episode 526: Kristina Bauer on Pediatric and Maternal Lyme Disease - Misdiagnosis, Remission, and Reform 1:28:01

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In this powerful, long-form interview, Kristina Bauer returns to the Tick Boot Camp Podcast to share her in-depth story of surviving decades of misdiagnosed Lyme disease — from childhood illness and misdiagnoses to motherhood, advocacy, and remission. Diagnosed at age 40 after 32 years of medical dismissal, Kristina discusses her experience with co…

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193: How Antoinette Vermilye Fights for Oceans and Environmental Justice 33:18

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Antoinette Vermilye Bio: Antoinette Vermilye is the co-founder of the Gallifrey Foundation and a passionate advocate for ocean conservation, plastic pollution reduction, and gender equity in climate leadership. With a background spanning marketing, design, and social impact, she connects people and ideas to create action-oriented solutions. Known f…

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Episode 373 - S17E7 - Patrimonial Burden 1:54:13

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(00:00:00) Week Recaps, Aviv Broke His Toe (00:18:05) Episode Recap Could a family of 12 have not one, not two, but four pedofiles in their orbit? You know it! Would a pastor try to marry his 13 year old victim in order to shield himself from consequences? You bet! Aviv broke his toe. Matt went to Walla Walla. All this, and I guess we talk about an…

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Episode 372.1 - Phroggers and Donkey Lovers 13:47

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In which we decide which donkey humping erotica cover is better, discuss phroggers, and read your correspondence.By Matthew Reuter

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Episode 525: Girl at a Bar – Tracy Mulholland on Turning Her Lyme Journey into an Award-Winning Mini-Series 1:28:31

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In this inspiring episode of the Tick Boot Camp Podcast, host Matt Sabatello and special guest co-host Kaitlyn Oleinik, author of the upcoming memoir Revival: My Journey with Neuropsychiatric Lyme Disease, sit down with Tracy Mulholland—actress, writer, producer, singer, and Lyme warrior. Tracy is the creator and star of the award-winning mini-seri…

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192: Paasha Mahdavi Breaks Down the Power Politics Behind Climate Change 45:12

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Climate solutions require more than innovation; they need policy, accountability, and informed citizens ready to demand change where it matters most. You can find Paasha Mahdavi’s book, Power Grab: Political Survival through Extractive Resource Nationalization on Amazon. If you want to help us reach our goal of planting 30k trees AND get a free tre…

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Episode 372 - S17E6 - Maternal Instincts 1:31:56

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(00:00:00) Recommends, Eat Shit, and The New Pope (00:26:52) Episode Review Finally, it's Matt who gets to eat shit, and you'll never guess why. Also a couple recommends and our first impressions of the new Pope. Oh yeah, and also Kim Rollins is back gaslighting, gatekeeping, and girlbossing.By Matthew Reuter

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Episode 524: From Lyme Patient to Pioneer - an interview with Myriah Hinchey 1:23:12

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In this powerful episode of the Tick Boot Camp Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Myriah Hinchey, a Lyme-literate naturopathic physician whose personal battle with Lyme disease, Babesia, and Bartonella shaped her pioneering approach to treatment. Dr. Hinchey is the founder and medical director of Tao Center for Vitality, Longevity & Optimal Health, crea…

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191: A Climate Report Card on Trump 2.0 with Kiley Bense 18:51

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Kiley Bense Bio: Kiley Bense is a Reporter with Inside Climate News and covers climate change and the environment, focusing on Pennsylvania, politics, energy, and public health. She has reported on the effects of the fracking boom in Pennsylvania, the expansion of the American plastics industry, and the intersection of climate change and culture. H…

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Episode 371 - S17E5 - Community Policing 1:54:52

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(00:00:00) Discussion of Impending Fascism! (00:20:37) Episode Review SVU finally tackles Black Lives Matter... How, you might be asking yourself. In the stupidest way possible. Olivia becomes a whole-ass villain. Carisi plants evidence. And Barba does maybe too good of a job prosecuting cops that shot an unarmed, innocent black man 35 times. Rearr…

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Episode 370.1 - Should We Watch Another Simple Favor? 19:39

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We discuss the mailbag, Another Simple Favor, and some lighter viewing recommendations, the 1981 TV movie about fascism in an American High School: The Wave. Should we watch Another Simple Favor? Will Matt die? You get to decide. [email protected] Matthew Reuter

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Episode 523: Wrestling with Lyme - Mark Ouellette’s Fight as a Retired Cop and Bodybuilder 1:10:11

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In this episode of the Tick Boot Camp Podcast, we sit down with Mark Ouellette, a retired law enforcement officer, professional bodybuilder, and former wrestler from the Boston, Massachusetts area. Mark shares his powerful story of overcoming chronic Lyme disease, including years of misdiagnoses, debilitating symptoms, and his battle to reclaim his…

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190: Funny, Fierce, and Fossil-Free: Comedy Meets Climate Action with Rasheda Crockett 28:04

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You can catch Rasheda at this year’s Hollywood Climate Summit June 2nd-4th! Get your tickets now at www.hollywoodclimatesummit.com If you want to help us reach our goal of planting 30k trees AND get a free tree planted in your name, visit aclimatechange.com/trees to learn how. Rasheda Crocket Bio: Rasheda Crockett is an award-winning writer, actres…

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Episode 370 - S17E4 - Institutional Fail 1:27:05

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(00:00:00) Show Intro: Aviv's Got a Leak (00:22:00) Episode Review Whoopie Goldberg is either unbelievable or unbelievable in this episode. You get to decide which. Aviv has sprung a leak in his apartment, and Matt has sprung one in his brain as we discuss how Barba got so ripped and Rollins got so pregnant so fast on this week's episode: Season 17…

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Episode 369.1 - Bees Don't Have Lungs?! 26:41

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We read Matt's birthday messages and find out that bees don't have lungs.By Matthew Reuter

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Episode 522: Babesiosis Battle - an interview with Doug Morrow 1:30:49

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In this powerful and deeply personal episode of the Tick Boot Camp Podcast, Doug Morrow, a retired Hofstra University professor and professional musician, shares how a family outing to the Morton Bird Sanctuary in April 2012 changed his life. Doug went on a picnic after visiting the bird sanctuary with his 6-year-old son, Antonio, and his wife, Dia…

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189: How to Fund Climate Action with Mauricio Porras 36:23

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If you want to help us reach our goal of planting 30k trees AND get a free tree planted in your name, visit www.aclimatechange.com/trees to learn how. Mauricio Porras Bio Mauricio Porras is the Co-Founder of HERO, a groundbreaking platform established in 2020 that provides basic income support to climate activists, researchers, and mobilizers world…

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Episode: 172 - Solving Prior Authorization from Both Sides with Jeremy Friese 43:57

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In this episode of Breaking Health, guest host Payal Agrawal Divakaran, partner at .406 Ventures, speaks with Jeremy Friese, CEO of Humata Health, about prior authorization and how Humata is helping from “both sides of the fax machine.” Friese also discusses his thoughts on the future of AI adoption, how the regulatory landscape looks, and more. He…

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Episode 369 - S17E3 - Transgender Bridge 1:18:07

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(00:00:00) AC/DC Rules, Canada Also Rules (00:17:49) Episode Review Is it problematic? Yes. Is it emotional? Also yes. Does AC/DC still rock? Triple yes. Season 17 Episode three: Trangender Bridge. We repeatedly ask the question: why do we extend grace and understanding to a guilty perp only when the victim is trans. Must just be a coincidence.…

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Episode 368.1 - The Very Much Alive Delroy Lindo 23:03

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In which we read the mailbag, talk about the movie Sinners, and honor our very-much-alive-king, Delroy Lindo.By Matthew Reuter

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Episode 521: Lyme Disease, Brain Health, and Nervous System Recovery - an Interview with Dr. Chris Winfrey 1:51:25

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Join Dr. Chris Winfrey, renowned psychiatrist and neuropsychiatry expert, and Tick Boot Camp as we dive deep into the complex connections between Lyme disease, brain health, and the nervous system. In this critical conversation, Dr. Winfrey shares clinical insights and practical strategies to help Lyme warriors reclaim their health by understanding…

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188: Climate Action Is Not a Joke, But It Helps to Laugh with Esteban Jorge Gast 31:33

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If you want to help us reach our goal of planting 30k trees AND get a free tree planted in your name, visit www.aclimatechange.com/trees to learn how. Episode Resources Esteban Jorge Gast LinkedIn Generation 180 Website Identity at Play Podcast Climate Comedy Cohort Website Climate Cultura Website Matt Matern on LinkedIn A Climate Change on Apple A…

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Episode 520: LIVE from ILADS: Mariel Ramirez - AI Tech Business Patient Shares Plans to Develop Lyme Disease Tracking App 9:27

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Description:In this special live episode of the Tick Boot Camp Podcast, host Richard Johannesen sits down with Mariel Ramirez, a digital product designer from Mexico and a Lyme disease patient. Mariel shares her personal journey with Lyme, including the challenges of getting diagnosed in a country with low Lyme awareness.Leveraging her experience i…

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Episode 519: LIVE from ILADS: Dr. Christine Green - Pioneering Lyme Disease Treatment 18:36

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Key Takeaways: Acknowledging Lyme Disease Pioneers Dr. Green honors three late Lyme disease pioneers: Nick Harris, Charles Ray Jones, and Dave Martz, recognizing their invaluable contributions to Lyme diagnosis and treatment. Challenges in Lyme Disease Diagnosis and Treatment Many Lyme patients are dismissed by the medical system, often told their …

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Episode 368 - S17E2 - Criminal Pathology 1:36:36

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(00:00:00) Matt's Rant (00:28:26) SVU Review Matt has BDS. No not that one. In his case, it stands for Blakelively Derangement Syndrom. His news embargo is not going well, so we have a vintage Matt Reuter Rant (an MRR) for you this week. Aviv needs help vetting a podcast. Oh, and we've also got part two of the season 17 opener, Criminal Pathology. …

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Episode 518: LIVE from ILADS: Dr. James Thatcher - From Childhood Tick Encounters to Leading Wisconsin's Tick Center 16:00

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Key Takeaways: Dr. Thatcher shares his personal experiences with ticks as a child on Long Island, including his father burning ticks off his head with a match. He discusses his own health struggles with Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses, which sparked his passion for Lyme-literate medicine. Dr. Thatcher describes his medical training and …

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Episode 517: LIVE from ILADS: Courtney Lawson from Mojo Med - Healing Lyme with Innovative Therapies 19:57

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Key Takeaways: Courtney shares her 30-year journey with Lyme disease, including misdiagnoses and the long struggle to find effective treatment. How her personal health challenges inspired her to become a healthcare provider specializing in Lyme and chronic illness. The impact of ozone therapy (EBOO) on a severely ill Lyme patient and how it motivat…

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Episode 516: Healing Beyond Lyme - an interview with Doctor Chelsea Azarcon 1:01:55

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In this powerful episode of the Tick Boot Camp Podcast with special guest co-host Presley Taylor, naturopathic doctor Dr. Chelsea Azarcon shares her personal journey overcoming chronic illness, including Lyme disease, mold toxicity, and trauma. Diagnosed with Lyme disease while attending medical school, Dr. Azarcon turned her own struggles into a m…

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Episode 515: LIVE from ILADS: Sarah Quillen - Redefining Lyme Disease at the 25th Anniversary Conference 16:12

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Introduction: The Tick Boot Camp podcast team attended the 25th Annual ILADS Scientific Conference in San Antonio, Texas, conducting exclusive interviews. This year’s theme, "Redefining Lyme Disease: The Fusion of Science and Practice," focused on bridging the gap between cutting-edge research and real-world clinical applications. Host Richard Joha…

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Episode 514: LIVE from ILADS: Dr. Kelly McCann - Environmental Toxins, Mold, and Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) 13:10

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Renowned expert in environmental medicine, mold, and mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS), Dr. Kelly McCann, joins Tick Boot Camp live from the ILADS Conference to discuss the growing problem of environmental toxicant exposures and their role in chronic illnesses like Lyme disease. She also sheds light on the impact of mold exposure, challenges in …

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187: Saving the Planet, One Circular Economy At a Time with Elin Bergman 37:05

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Elin Bergman Bio Elin Bergman is the Executive Director of CradleNet Sweden and co-founder of the Nordic Circular Hotspot, alongside her role as Senior Advisor at SUCCESS Stockholm University. With over a decade of leadership in circular economy initiatives, she has transformed Cradlenet into one of the world's oldest and most influential circular …

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Episode 513: LIVE from ILADS: Dr. Robert Bransfield - The Intersection of Lyme Disease and Mental Health 24:34

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Expanding the Ranks of Lyme Literate Medical Professionals Dr. Bransfield discusses his efforts to educate mental health professionals about the critical connection between Lyme disease and psychiatric symptoms. The Role of ILADS and Its Impact As an early ILADS member, Dr. Bransfield shares insights into the organization's role in tackling the com…

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Episode 512: LIVE from ILADS: Kristina Petterson Bauer - Lyme Advocacy in Texas 18:22

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Join us for a special LIVE episode from the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society (ILADS) Conference, where we sit down with Kristina Petterson Bauer, Founder and Executive Director of the Texas Lyme Alliance. Kristina shares her personal journey with Lyme disease, her work advocating for congenital and pediatric Lyme patients, and the…

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Episode 511: LIVE from ILADS: Dr. Elyssa Blissenbach - Lyme Disease in Florida and Overlapping Conditions 20:09

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About Dr. Elyssa Blissenbach Board-certified in internal and obesity medicine Founder of Northeast Florida Internal Medicine in Jacksonville, FL Over 25 years of experience treating complex and challenging cases Specializes in Lyme disease, Bartonella, and Babesia, which she sees frequently in Florida Recognizes the connection between Lyme disease …

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Episode 367 - S17E1 - Devil's Dissections 1:27:00

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(00:00:00) Intro/Catch Up (00:19:48) SVU Breakdown What is an egg? What is pasteurization? What is tomato sauce? And what's with all this traffic? Also part one of the two part season 17 premiere. Who's creepier Yates or Rudnick? Also, we've now figured out how to do chapters. So you can skip right to the episode if you don't care about our weeks.…

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Episode 366.1 - Secret Apartments, Hidden Basements, and Mailbag 27:54

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In which we talk about secret dungeouns, apartments, the Kool-Aid man's sexual habits, and all the things we got wrong in the last episode.By Matthew Reuter

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Episode 510: LIVE from ILADS: Nikki Schultek - Uncovering the Infection Connection to Alzheimer’s 21:20

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Key Takeaways: Nikki Schultek, Executive Director of the Alzheimer Pathobiome Initiative, shares groundbreaking research at the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society (ILADS) Conference. The initiative is investigating the connection between infections—such as Lyme disease, Epstein-Barr virus, and long COVID—and neurodegenerative diseas…