This is episode 19 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 podcast, Fred interviews Laura MacNeill, CEO of the Global Lyme Alliance. As Fred conducted the research for his book "Love, Hope, Lyme: What Family Members, Partners, and Friends Who Love a Chronic Lyme Survivor Need to Know," he met thousands of Lyme disease advocates who helped him understand the global epidemic that is Lyme and tick-borne disease.

On this week's Love, Hope, Lyme podcast, Laura discusses current developments in Lyme disease diagnostics, testing, treatment, and mental health solutions.

If someone you love has been afflicted with Lyme disease, listen to this podcast now.

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/.