This is episode 66 of the Love, Hope, Lyme Podcast.

In this special Love, Hope, Lyme podcast with Fred Diamond, Athena Brownson shares how she went from the heights of professional skiing to the depths of chronic illness.

After years of competing around the world, a Lyme diagnosis forced her to rebuild her life from the ground up.

In this heartfelt conversation, Athena shares how she faced unimaginable physical and emotional challenges from misdiagnoses and loss of identity to rebuilding her health, career, and sense of purpose.

Her story is one of courage, reinvention, and hope.

Through Lyme, she discovered a new calling: helping others find meaning, resilience, and light in their own healing journeys.

🎧 Listen as she explores:

⛷️ The mindset of a professional athlete facing chronic illness

🤞🏻 How she found purpose and healing through adversity

💚 Why self-compassion, community, and small daily wins matter most

If you're searching for strength or inspiration in your Lyme journey, Athena's story will remind you that healing begins with hope.

Fred Diamond offers the e-version of his popular book "Love, Hope, Lyme: What Family Members, Partners, and Friends Who Love a Chronic Lyme Survivor Need to Know" for free to Lyme survivors.

Reach out the him on social media for your copy. The print copy of the book is on Amazon.

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