This is episode 42 of the Love, Hope, Lyme Podcast.

Note: This podcast does not promote specific medical treatments and is not a substitute for medical advice.

In this deeply moving episode of Love, Hope, Lyme, host Fred Diamond welcomes Dr. Jennifer Gardella, author of Listen for the Whispers of Abuse. Together, they explore the powerful intersection of trauma, chronic Lyme disease, and surviving domestic violence. Dr. Gardella shares her courageous journey of escaping abuse, rebuilding her life, and helping others recognize and address the patterns of trauma that impact survivors of both domestic violence and chronic illnesses like Lyme disease.

Key Topics Covered:

✅ The link between unresolved trauma and the challenges of chronic illness recovery ✅ Dr. Gardella's healing journey, including crisis counseling, trauma therapy, and EMDR ✅ Similarities between survivors of Lyme disease and domestic violence, from disbelief to retraumatization ✅ Practical advice for finding healing, support, and hope for survivors and their loved ones ✅ The essential role of community in overcoming trauma, and why "It's not your fault"

✨ "We don't out-trauma each other, but we can support each other." — Dr. Jennifer Gardella

Whether you're managing a chronic illness, supporting a loved one, or navigating personal trauma, this episode offers hope, understanding, and actionable insights. 💚

📖 Learn more about Dr. Gardella's work in Listen for the Whispers of Abuse.

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