This is episode 30 of the Love, Hope, Lyme podcast.

Fred Diamond's popular book, "Love, Hope, Lyme: What Family Members, Partners, and Friends Who Love a Chronic Lyme Survivor Need to Know" offers those who love someone with persistent or chronic Lyme ideas and tips to support this beloved person.

It also helps Lyme survivors know how to ask for support.

On today's episode, we discuss the stressors Lyme disease survivors frequently deal with when the Lyme bacteria and parasites enter the brain.

Dr. Diane Mueller discusses trauma response, root cause discovery, and mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS). Learn about the 2nd edition of her book "It's Not in Your Mind" here.

We also discuss the challenges mold will cause Lyme survivors.

When Fred was doing the research for his popular book "Love, Hope, Lyme: What Family Members, Partners, and Friends Who Love a Chronic Lyme Survivor Need to Know," he had no idea there how many stressors there were that made it a challenge to treat Lyme disease.

If someone you love has been afflicted with Lyme disease, watch this podcast now. If you have Lyme disease, listen for ways to get the support you need.

The e-version of Fred's book is always free for Lyme survivors. Just reach out to Fred on Facebook or LinkedIn.

The print copy can be ordered at https://www.amazon.com/Love-Hope-Lyme-Partners-Survivor-ebook/dp/B0B9Q8LX7G/.