Dr. Eric Gordon—Medical Director at Gordon Medical Associates and President of the Gordon Medical Research Center—joins Dr. Karlfeldt for a wide-ranging conversation on what it really takes to help “end-of-the-line” patients with complex, chronic illness. With 45+ years of clinical experience and deep involvement in research on ME/CFS, Lyme disease, and autoimmune conditions, Dr. Gordon offers a grounded, clinician-to-clinician look at why so many patients remain undiagnosed, misunderstood, or stuck despite seeing multiple providers.

In this episode, you’ll learn why chronic illness is rarely “in the book,” and why recovery often requires detective work across toxin load, infectious burden, genetics, immune dysfunction, and environmental triggers. Dr. Gordon breaks down how modern medicine’s siloed specialties can miss multi-system patterns—and why tools like advanced testing and AI may become essential to sift exploding research (like microbiome discoveries) into something clinically useful. They also explore the evolving landscape of long COVID research, the importance of identifying patient subtypes (instead of lumping everyone into one diagnosis), and what this shift could mean for faster, more affordable healing.

If you’ve tried the “usual” protocols and still don’t improve, this conversation reframes the journey: why complexity doesn’t mean hopelessness—and how the next wave of systems biology, smarter data-mining, and targeted interventions may finally change the game for chronic fatigue, Lyme, mold illness, and beyond.

Key Topics Covered

• Why “complex chronic illness” usually isn’t a simple diagnosis—and why that matters for treatment
• The “end-of-the-line” patient: what it means when you’ve already seen many good doctors
• How toxin load, infections, genetics, and terrain combine into a personalized illness pattern
• Why medical silos and protocol-based care often fail complex patients
• Mold exposure and mycotoxin sensitivity: why environment can block progress
• Mast cell activation and reactivity: why treatment tolerance can be a major barrier
• The microbiome information explosion—and why AI is becoming necessary to interpret it
• Garbage-in/garbage-out in AI: why context and quality data still matter
• Long COVID as a turning point: validating post-viral illness and advancing immune research
• The importance of subtyping ME/CFS, long COVID, and Lyme presentations to find what actually works

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The Karlfeldt Center offers the most cutting-edge and comprehensive Lyme therapies. To schedule a Free 15-Minute Discovery Call with a Lyme Literate Naturopathic Doctor at The Karlfeldt Center, call 208-338-8902 or email [email protected]

Check out Dr. K’s Ebook: Breaking Free From Lyme: A Comprehensive Guide to Healing and Recovery here: https://store.thekarlfeldtcenter.com/products/breaking-free-from-lyme
Use the code LYMEPODCAST for a 100% off discount!

Carter and Payton Bradsky—siblings, co-founders, and the CEO/CTO team behind LymeLess Health—join Dr. Karlfeldt to share a deeply personal and practical conversation about navigating Lyme+ illness and how they’re using technology to change the patient experience. With Carter’s lived experience battling Lyme disease, Babesia, Bartonella, and mold toxicity—and Payton’s background as a former Google software engineer and product manager—this episode connects real-world patient pain points to a new kind of solution: Ella, an AI-powered companion built specifically for Lyme+ patients. Learn more (and find the app) at https://lymeless.com/.

You’ll hear how their family’s journey began with their mother being dismissed after years of symptoms and dozens of doctors—until one chance conversation led to Lyme testing and answers. Carter and Payton break down what it was like to be kids and caregivers, how symptoms can show up differently in each person (from brain fog and anxiety to seizure-like episodes and misdiagnosis), and what actually helped them move toward remission. They also explain why Lyme care is so difficult to manage day-to-day—and how Ella helps patients track symptoms, treatments (including pulsing protocols), and lifestyle factors, then turn that data into actionable insights and shareable reports to improve doctor visits.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed trying to remember what changed, what helped, or what triggered a flare—this episode offers a new framework: reduce the burden of “managing Lyme” so you can focus on living again. From weekly insights to provider-ready summaries and a future vision for research breakthroughs driven by patient data (with patient privacy and ownership at the core), this conversation is packed with hope, clarity, and next-step tools.

Key Topics Covered

• The Bradsky family’s “Lyme was a family affair” origin story—and how diagnosis finally happened
• Medical gaslighting and dismissal: “It’s all in your head” and the toll it takes on families
• Being a child/caregiver while a parent becomes bedridden: trauma, coping, and shifting family dynamics
• Carter’s symptoms (brain fog, anxiety, dissociation) and the impact on athletics and college life
• Payton’s seizure-like episodes, epilepsy misdiagnosis, loss of license, and eventual Lyme/Babesia/Bartonella diagnosis
• Why Lyme recovery is rarely linear: flare patterns, stress effects, and measuring progress when memory is impaired
• Integrative treatment approaches: herbals + antibiotics, detox support, probiotics, and pulsing protocols
• The “appointment gap” problem: forgetting symptoms, underreporting, and losing clinical time to catch-up
• How Ella works: daily check-ins, trend detection, symptom/treatment tracking, and weekly insights
• Provider-facing reporting (“warrior report”) and the long-term goal of precision medicine + research breakthroughs via opt-in anonymized data

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The Karlfeldt Center offers the most cutting-edge and comprehensive Lyme therapies. To schedule a Free 15-Minute Discovery Call with a Lyme Literate Naturopathic Doctor at The Karlfeldt Center, call 208-338-8902 or email [email protected]

Check out Dr. K’s Ebook: Breaking Free From Lyme: A Comprehensive Guide to Healing and Recovery here: https://store.thekarlfeldtcenter.com/products/breaking-free-from-lyme
Use the code LYMEPODCAST for a 100% off discount!

Aimee Goodwin is a certified Life Coach and Emotional Resilience Trainer, motivational speaker, and the award-winning author of The Mountains We Climb. She’s also the founder of New Hope Wellness in Alexandria, Minnesota. After a devastating, years-long battle with neurological Lyme disease—marked by crushing pain, fatigue, and progressive loss of function—Aimee fought her way back to health and has since dedicated her work to helping others find hope, direction, and practical tools to move forward.

In this episode, Aimee shares what it’s really like to go from “perfectly healthy” to suddenly living in survival mode—and then spending years searching for answers while tests come back “normal.” She walks through her diagnosis journey, the rigor of treatment, and the moment support groups changed everything—reducing isolation, restoring hope, and helping people fight longer and better. You’ll also learn the mental resilience strategies she used when symptoms were overwhelming: getting out of your own head by serving others, reframing intense Herx reactions, focusing on what you can control, and building a support system that protects your emotional health.

Whether you’re battling Lyme, chronic illness, or simply navigating a hard season, this conversation is a reminder that progress is possible—and that small mindset shifts, community, and consistent advocacy can become the turning point that helps you keep going.

Key Topics Covered

• Aimee’s rapid onset into severe symptoms and the “everything looks normal” diagnostic trap
• Neurological Lyme signs: nerve, muscle, joint involvement, and loss of function
• Why Lyme treatment is rigorous—and why it’s not a quick “take antibiotics and move on” illness
• The emotional toll of chronic illness: isolation, shame, guilt, and being misunderstood because you “look fine”
• The power of support groups and community in recovery and mental endurance
• Practical resilience tools: getting out of your head by helping others, and reframing pain as progress
• Controlling what you can: rest, nutrition, detox support, communication with your care team
• How brain inflammation can drive anxiety/depression—and why self-validation matters
• The importance of advocacy: don’t stop searching, pivot when needed, and find the right provider/team
• Building integrative care under one roof: why New Hope Wellness was created and what it solves for patients

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The Karlfeldt Center offers the most cutting-edge and comprehensive Lyme therapies. To schedule a Free 15-Minute Discovery Call with a Lyme Literate Naturopathic Doctor at The Karlfeldt Center, call 208-338-8902 or email [email protected]

Check out Dr. K’s Ebook: Breaking Free From Lyme: A Comprehensive Guide to Healing and Recovery here: https://store.thekarlfeldtcenter.com/products/breaking-free-from-lyme
Use the code LYMEPODCAST for a 100% off discount!

In this episode of Integrative Lyme Solutions, Dr. Karlfeldt talks with Ali White about her extensive journey with Lyme disease. Ali shares her personal experiences, including the challenges of getting diagnosed and the treatments that ultimately helped her recover. The discussion delves into the complexity of Lyme disease, co-infections, and various innovative treatments she explored, such as IV therapy, infrared saunas, SOT treatment, and NAD IVs. Ali also emphasizes the importance of maintaining a positive mindset, lifestyle adjustments, and building a supportive community.

Ali White is the co‑founder and voice behind The Tick Chicks. Her journey began after nearly a decade of debilitating, mysterious symptoms — from severe nerve pain and fatigue to swelling, cognitive fog, and immune system collapse. For years, despite multiple tests, scans, and consultations with specialists (including podiatrists, neurologists, and a fibromyalgia expert), she received no conclusive diagnosis. At times, the excruciating pain made even simple tasks like tying her shoes impossible; she would later describe seeing her nerves “popping” under her skin.

After receiving a confirmed diagnosis of Lyme disease (following additional testing for co‑infections like Chronic Epstein‑Barr Virus and Cytomegalovirus), Ali shifted from patient to advocate. Determined to help others avoid the prolonged uncertainty she experienced, she channeled her journey into building The Tick Chicks — a platform dedicated to education, healing, and support for Lyme warriors around the world. Through storytelling, honest sharing, and community‑building, she aims to bring experts and survivors together and give hope to those still searching for answers.

00:00 Introduction

05:31 Ali White's Lyme Disease Journey

14:54 Discovering Lyme Disease and Integrative Medicine

29:48 Exploring NAD IV Therapy

37:43 Affordable Lyme Disease Treatments

43:24 Personal Journey and Podcast Motivation

46:19 Effective Therapies and Treatments

53:08 Community Support and Family Education

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The Karlfeldt Center offers the most cutting-edge and comprehensive Lyme therapies. To schedule a Free 15-Minute Discovery Call with a Lyme Literate Naturopathic Doctor at The Karlfeldt Center, call 208-338-8902 or email [email protected]

Check out Dr. K’s Ebook: Breaking Free From Lyme: A Comprehensive Guide to Healing and Recovery here: https://store.thekarlfeldtcenter.com/products/breaking-free-from-lymeYou can purchase it for $24.99 or use the code LYMEPODCAST for a 100% off discount!

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The Karlfeldt Center offers the most cutting-edge and comprehensive Lyme therapies. To schedule a Free 15-Minute Discovery Call with a Lyme Literate Naturopathic Doctor at The Karlfeldt Center, call 208-338-8902 or email [email protected]

Check out Dr. K’s Ebook: Breaking Free From Lyme: A Comprehensive Guide to Healing and Recovery here: https://store.thekarlfeldtcenter.com/products/breaking-free-from-lyme
Use the code LYMEPODCAST for a 100% off discount!

In this compelling episode of Integrative Lyme Solutions with Dr. Karlfeldt, Dr. Cristina McMullen discusses critical insights into PANS (Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Syndrome), PANDAS (Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorder associated with streptococcal infections), and their intricate connections to Lyme disease. Dr. McMullen shares her professional journey and the nuances of diagnosing and treating these complex conditions. Listeners will gain valuable information on symptoms, the role of infections, bioenergetic testing, herbal remedies, and the path to hope and recovery for affected children. Join us for this jam-packed episode filled with life-saving information. Don't miss out!

00:00 Introduction

04:07 Understanding PANS and PANDAS

18:07 Bioenergetic Testing and Treatment Approaches

25:22 Impact Stories and Remote Testing

28:46 The Power of Bioenergetics

30:26 Understanding PANS and PANDAS in Adults

37:50 Effective Herbal Supplements for Kids

45:02 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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The Karlfeldt Center offers the most cutting-edge and comprehensive Lyme therapies. To schedule a Free 15-Minute Discovery Call with a Lyme Literate Naturopathic Doctor at The Karlfeldt Center, call 208-338-8902 or email [email protected]

Check out Dr. K’s Ebook: Breaking Free From Lyme: A Comprehensive Guide to Healing and Recovery here: https://store.thekarlfeldtcenter.com/products/breaking-free-from-lymeYou can purchase it for $24.99 or use the code LYMEPODCAST for a 100% off discount!

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The Karlfeldt Center offers the most cutting-edge and comprehensive Lyme therapies. To schedule a Free 15-Minute Discovery Call with a Lyme Literate Naturopathic Doctor at The Karlfeldt Center, call 208-338-8902 or email [email protected]

Check out Dr. K’s Ebook: Breaking Free From Lyme: A Comprehensive Guide to Healing and Recovery here: https://store.thekarlfeldtcenter.com/products/breaking-free-from-lyme
Use the code LYMEPODCAST for a 100% off discount!

In this episode of Integrative Lyme Solutions with Dr. Karlfeldt, Dr. Susan Eisen, a holistic chiropractor, shares her extensive experience in holistic medicine and her personal journey with Lyme disease.

Dr.Eisen discusses her innovative use of a hydraulic dropping table in her chiropractic practice, as well as her advocacy for natural, organic products. She recounts her own struggles with neurological Lyme disease, the importance of a clean lifestyle, and her successful antibiotic and herbal treatments.

Additionally, Dr.Eisen dives into her work with non-GMO, organic insect repellents and their potential benefits in preventing tick and other insect-borne diseases.

This episode is packed with valuable insights for anyone interested in holistic approaches to Lyme disease and immune system health.

00:25 Meet Dr.Susan Eisen: A Holistic Chiropractor

04:15 Dr. Eisen's Personal Battle with Lyme Disease

10:33 The Role of Clean Living in Healing

15:32 Exploring Alternative Therapies and Immune Support

22:35 The Birth of TikTok Naturals: A Natural Insect Repellent

28:36 The Science Behind TikTok Naturals

39:33 Conclusion and Resources for Lyme Disease

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The Karlfeldt Center offers the most cutting-edge and comprehensive Lyme therapies. To schedule a Free 15-Minute Discovery Call with a Lyme Literate Naturopathic Doctor at The Karlfeldt Center, call 208-338-8902 or email [email protected]

Check out Dr. K’s Ebook: Breaking Free From Lyme: A Comprehensive Guide to Healing and Recovery here: https://store.thekarlfeldtcenter.com/products/breaking-free-from-lyme

You can purchase it for $24.99 or use the code LYMEPODCAST for a 100% off discount!

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The Karlfeldt Center offers the most cutting-edge and comprehensive Lyme therapies. To schedule a Free 15-Minute Discovery Call with a Lyme Literate Naturopathic Doctor at The Karlfeldt Center, call 208-338-8902 or email [email protected]

Check out Dr. K’s Ebook: Breaking Free From Lyme: A Comprehensive Guide to Healing and Recovery here: https://store.thekarlfeldtcenter.com/products/breaking-free-from-lyme
Use the code LYMEPODCAST for a 100% off discount!

Join Dr. Karlfeldt in this episode of Integrative Lyme Solutions as he speaks with Katina Makris, a classical homeopath, and author, who shares her powerful journey of recovery from Lyme disease. Katina recounts her personal experience with severe Lyme disease, detailing the physical, emotional, and spiritual challenges she faced. Despite severe symptoms and a late diagnosis, she discusses the holistic methods that led to her recovery, including detoxification, herbal treatments, and spiritual healing. Katina also emphasizes the importance of aligning with nature and inner stillness, understanding the powerful connection between mind, body, and spirit in the healing process. This episode is not only a resource for those battling Lyme disease but a source of inspiration for anyone facing chronic illness.

The Karlfeldt Center offers the most cutting-edge and comprehensive Lyme therapies. To schedule a Free 15-Minute Discovery Call with a Lyme Literate Naturopathic Doctor at The Karlfeldt Center, call 208-338-8902 or email [email protected]

Check out Dr. K’s Ebook: Breaking Free From Lyme: A Comprehensive Guide to Healing and Recovery here: https://store.thekarlfeldtcenter.com/products/breaking-free-from-lymeYou can purchase it for $24.99 or use the code LYMEPODCAST for a 100% off discount!

00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction

12:12 Spiritual and Emotional Healing

23:23 Holistic Healing and Detoxification

31:08 The Lyme Disease Epidemic

41:21 The Power of Organic and Natural Living

52:06 Empowering the Mind, Body, and Spirit

01:01:52 Podcast Conclusion and Resources

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The Karlfeldt Center offers the most cutting-edge and comprehensive Lyme therapies. To schedule a Free 15-Minute Discovery Call with a Lyme Literate Naturopathic Doctor at The Karlfeldt Center, call 208-338-8902 or email [email protected]

Check out Dr. K’s Ebook: Breaking Free From Lyme: A Comprehensive Guide to Healing and Recovery here: https://store.thekarlfeldtcenter.com/products/breaking-free-from-lyme

You can purchase it for $24.99 or use the code LYMEPODCAST for a 100% off discount!

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The Karlfeldt Center offers the most cutting-edge and comprehensive Lyme therapies. To schedule a Free 15-Minute Discovery Call with a Lyme Literate Naturopathic Doctor at The Karlfeldt Center, call 208-338-8902 or email [email protected]

Check out Dr. K’s Ebook: Breaking Free From Lyme: A Comprehensive Guide to Healing and Recovery here: https://store.thekarlfeldtcenter.com/products/breaking-free-from-lyme
Use the code LYMEPODCAST for a 100% off discount!

In this episode of Integrative Lyme Solutions with Dr. Karlfeldt, Dr. Michael Karlfeldt is joined by Dr. Steven Harris, an expert in Lyme disease. They discuss the complexities of diagnosing and treating Lyme disease, co-infections, and the significance of understanding the immune response. Dr. Harris shares insights into advanced diagnostic testing, including immuno blot, PCR, and T-cell testing. He also explains the importance of clinical diagnosis in Lyme disease and the roles of various co-infections such as Babesia, Bartonella, and Anaplasma. The episode provides an in-depth look at how modern technology and methodologies are improving the accuracy and effectiveness of Lyme disease treatment.

04:15 Current State of Lyme Testing

10:47 Advanced Testing Techniques

18:03 Strategies for Accurate Diagnosis

25:40 Frustrations and Rewards in Lyme Treatment

35:50 T-Cell Testing and Its Benefits

43:16 Co-Infections and Their Symptoms

47:57 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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The Karlfeldt Center offers the most cutting-edge and comprehensive Lyme therapies. To schedule a Free 15-Minute Discovery Call with a Lyme Literate Naturopathic Doctor at The Karlfeldt Center, call 208-338-8902 or email [email protected]

Check out Dr. K’s Ebook: Breaking Free From Lyme: A Comprehensive Guide to Healing and Recovery here: https://store.thekarlfeldtcenter.com/products/breaking-free-from-lyme

You can purchase it for $24.99 or use the code LYMEPODCAST for a 100% off discount!

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The Karlfeldt Center offers the most cutting-edge and comprehensive Lyme therapies. To schedule a Free 15-Minute Discovery Call with a Lyme Literate Naturopathic Doctor at The Karlfeldt Center, call 208-338-8902 or email [email protected]

Check out Dr. K’s Ebook: Breaking Free From Lyme: A Comprehensive Guide to Healing and Recovery here: https://store.thekarlfeldtcenter.com/products/breaking-free-from-lyme
Use the code LYMEPODCAST for a 100% off discount!

In this episode of Integrative Lyme Solutions with Dr. Michael Karlfeldt, law enforcement veteran Janice Niederhofer shares her harrowing journey battling Bartonella and Lyme disease.

From her initial symptoms to years of misdiagnosis, Janice discusses the mental and physical toll these invisible illnesses took on her life and career.

She emphasizes the importance of finding expert care, being compliant with treatments, and maintaining a positive outlook.

This inspiring conversation sheds light on the challenges faced by Lyme disease sufferers and offers hope through persistence and support.

05:36 The Turning Point: A Flea Bite and Mysterious Symptoms

08:38 Struggles with Misdiagnosis and Financial Hardships

16:04 Isolation and Finding a Reason to Live

18:56 A Ray of Hope: Meeting the Right Doctor

26:39 Personal Journey and Overcoming Challenges

37:55 Finding New Identity and Purpose

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The Karlfeldt Center offers the most cutting-edge and comprehensive Lyme therapies. To schedule a Free 15-Minute Discovery Call with a Lyme Literate Naturopathic Doctor at The Karlfeldt Center, call 208-338-8902 or email [email protected]

Check out Dr. K’s Ebook: Breaking Free From Lyme: A Comprehensive Guide to Healing and Recovery here: https://store.thekarlfeldtcenter.com/products/breaking-free-from-lymeYou can purchase it for $24.99 or use the code LYMEPODCAST for a 100% off discount!

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The Karlfeldt Center offers the most cutting-edge and comprehensive Lyme therapies. To schedule a Free 15-Minute Discovery Call with a Lyme Literate Naturopathic Doctor at The Karlfeldt Center, call 208-338-8902 or email [email protected]

Check out Dr. K’s Ebook: Breaking Free From Lyme: A Comprehensive Guide to Healing and Recovery here: https://store.thekarlfeldtcenter.com/products/breaking-free-from-lyme
Use the code LYMEPODCAST for a 100% off discount!

Welcome back to Integrative Lyme Solutions with Dr. Karlfeldt! In this episode, Dr. K sits down with Lisa Jae Eggert—better known as LJ—the founder of 3 Moms Organics and creator of TickWise, a clean, plant-based insect repellent safe for people, pets, and the planet. LJ shares her personal journey battling neurological Lyme disease and how her family’s experience with tick-borne illness inspired her mission to protect others.

They discuss the complexities of Lyme disease, the power of community support, and LJ’s innovative solutions for prevention, including the development of TickWise. Her story is a testament to turning personal struggle into meaningful action, and her work continues to empower families with safe, effective options to avoid the dangers of tick-borne illnesses.

Listeners can learn more about LJ’s products and mission at 3MomsOrganics.com and use the code KARLFELDT to receive 15% off.

The Karlfeldt Center offers the most cutting-edge and comprehensive Lyme therapies. To schedule a Free 15-Minute Discovery Call with a Lyme Literate Naturopathic Doctor at The Karlfeldt Center, call 208-338-8902 or email [email protected]
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Check out Dr. K’s Ebook: Breaking Free From Lyme: A Comprehensive Guide to Healing and Recovery here: https://store.thekarlfeldtcenter.com/products/breaking-free-from-lymeYou can purchase it for $24.99 or use the code LYMEPODCAST for a 100% off discount!

00:00 Introduction

02:47 Lisa's Personal Journey with Lyme Disease

07:33 Early Signs and Initial Misdiagnoses

11:12 Severe Symptoms and Hospitalization

28:00 Psychological Impact and Family Struggles

33:58 Breakthrough with IV Antibiotics

41:48 Launching a Natural Repellent Business

50:00 Conclusion and Resources

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The Karlfeldt Center offers the most cutting-edge and comprehensive Lyme therapies. To schedule a Free 15-Minute Discovery Call with a Lyme Literate Naturopathic Doctor at The Karlfeldt Center, call 208-338-8902 or email [email protected]

Check out Dr. K’s Ebook: Breaking Free From Lyme: A Comprehensive Guide to Healing and Recovery here: https://store.thekarlfeldtcenter.com/products/breaking-free-from-lyme
Use the code LYMEPODCAST for a 100% off discount!