This is episode 60 of the Love, Hope, Lyme podcast.

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What if your doctor missed something critical—and you had to save yourself and your child?

That’s exactly what happened to Mary Lyn Hammer. After six and a half years of misdiagnosis, Mary Lyn finally learned she had Lyme disease—a revelation that turned her into a relentless medical detective.

She's the author of, "Over My Dead Body: What I Learned During My Decade‑long Journey to Heal from Lyme Disease and Coinfections."

In this deeply personal episode of Love, Hope, Lyme, she shares how she battled chronic Lyme, a life-threatening blood infection, and a maze of co-infections—all while raising her daughter as a single mom.

💡 Learn how she cracked the biofilm puzzle.

🧬 Hear how she uncovered hidden infections, including bovine tuberculosis, before science confirmed it.

👧 And experience the emotional moment when her daughter finally felt well enough to say, "Mom, today was the best Monday of my life."

If you're struggling to get answers or feel like no one understands the complexity of chronic Lyme, this conversation is for you.

Mary Lyn’s story is not just about surviving—it’s about healing, advocacy, and hope.

👇 Listen now and share with someone who needs to hear this.

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