In this illuminating episode of Made To Be Whole, host Krista Michener dives deep into the surprising connections between tuberculosis (TB) and Lyme disease, pulling from insights in John Green’s “Everything Is Tuberculosis.” With an integrative approach, Krista explores the medical, historical, and social parallels between these two persistent infections. Drawing on personal experience and research, she discusses stigma, misdiagnosis, the dangers of chronic illness gaslighting, and why early detection is critical for healing. If you or a loved one are navigating the complexities of Lyme disease, TB, or another chronic or vector-borne illness, this episode offers education, empowerment, and encouragement for your journey toward wholeness.

Topics discussed in this episode:

• Historic and modern stigma: How TB and Lyme patients became “othered”
• How chronic illnesses affect both individuals and healthcare systems
• The parallels in disease progression and treatment resistance between TB and Lyme disease
• Why early detection and adaptable treatment protocols matter
• The societal and systemic barriers to care for chronic and infectious diseases
• The impact of immunosuppression, stress, and malnutrition on disease manifestation
• Rethinking “compliance” and patient-centered care
• How health inequities and profit motives shape drug development and access
• Real-world advice for finding supportive providers when healing from chronic illness
• The importance of grassroots advocacy and hope for systemic change

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Everything Is Tuberculosis by John Green
• Paul Farmer’s work on healthcare and control in chronic illness

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