
Very Happy Stories
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Liza Blas is a storyteller who is raising two unique kids, both struggling with mental illness, neurodiversity, and Lyme disease. While her life stories are rooted in challenging topics, Liza brings light out of darkness, providing empathy, validation, and hope to parents with similar struggles. She invites inspiring guests to each episode to share stories of healing and help listeners become..
Very Happy Stories
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In this special episode, Liza shares details of her daughter’s story and how she healed her daughter (Ava) from Lyme, Tick-Borne Diseases and PANS (Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome) over the course of three years. Through this unique interview, Liza chronicles the many different phases of the journey, which first started with psychiatric presentations including anxiety, OCD and an eating disorder. Together, mother and daughter discuss the many different treatments Ava used to battle her every-changing conditions including chronic fatigue, psychosis, joint pain, and even seizure ..read more
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We’ve all been there… on the days where the meltdowns last extra long and we are frustrated, isolated, and barely surviving. It’s exceptionally hard when you have an exceptional child. In this episode, Liza interviews Megan Champion, mother, educator, and community creator dedicated to supporting moms with neurodivergent kids. Megan shares her story of how she overcame her feelings of shame and guilt while tirelessly navigating those early years with her twice-exceptional son. She discusses the importance of community with other moms, self-forgiveness, and validation. More importantly, Megan t ..read more
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When we are healing, we always want to accelerate the process. But what if the truth is, slow and steady wins the race? In today’s interview, Liza speaks with Michelle McKeon, Clinical Nutritionist and owner of Balancing Pathways and founder of Lyme and Cancer Services
(LCS), widely known for their work with hyperthermic treatments for patients with Lyme disease and cancer. Michelle’s personal Lyme journey spans almost 10 years and her treatment included antibiotics, herbs, treating mold exposure, and even whole-body hyperthermia. Find out how she slowly healed, unpeeling her illness lay ..read more
79: Unveiling The Quiet Epidemic: Interview with Co-Directors Lindsay Keys and Winslow Crane-Murdoch
Very Happy Stories
1y ago
Unveiling The Quiet Epidemic, an Interview with Co-Directors Lindsay Keys and Winslow Crane-Murdoch
Does chronic Lyme really exist? And if it does, why is this illness so controversial? These questions only lead to more questions. Film-makers Lindsay Keys and Winslow Crane-Murdoch passionately set out to uncover the answers. The result? A brilliant and powerful film, The Quiet Epidemic. In this episode, Liza interviews co-directors Lindsay Keys and Winslow Crane-Murdoch to learn the back story on how and why they created this important documentary. Turns out, passion is one immense drivi ..read more
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Show us the science! It’s not a surprise that Liza and her family have experienced first had benefits of incorporating natural herbs into their lives. But how do we explain the actual science behind these significant wins? Thankfully, this is where Dr. Bill Rawls steps in. In this episode Dr. Rawls explains how our health is directly tied to the current health of our CELLS. Cellular health is one of the biggest factors in recovery and prevention of disease. Take notes because Dr. Rawls further explains the science behind how herbs fight Lyme disease, as well as other bacteria, viruses, and pat ..read more
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What if all our suffering is actually happening for us? That’s the empowering message of Liza’s guest, Bianca Michele. Bianca suffered for six years battling chronic Lyme disease, mold, Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS), as well as Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS), while her Australian doctors misdiagnosed her and called her a ‘mystery case.’
When we endure suffering, many of us ask ‘why me’. Today, Bianca shares her story, as well as the many lessons and modalities that helped her find the purpose within her own pain. To heal her body and her complex conditions, Bianca also be ..read more
76: Everything Your Doctor Won’t Tell You About Autoimmune Illness, with Heather Gray, The Lyme Boss
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1y ago
Be prepared to get schooled! Do you want to learn the truth about autoimmune illnesses, including factors your doctor won’t tell you? The Lyme Boss herself, Heather Gray, is dropping knowledge on celiac disease and more including Hashimoto’s, endometriosis, parasites, and heavy metals, just to name a few. More importantly, learn how all these factors affect and co-exist with each other and how trauma and Lyme disease come into play. All the dots get connected in this revealing conversation.
Heather Gray is a Functional Diagnostic Nutritionist Practitioner. She found this work after 27 years of ..read more
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Ever heard of someone being allergic to red meat? Alpha-Gal Syndrome (ASG) is commonly known as the red meat allergy, but it’s much more than that. Alpha-Gal Syndrome is an illness transmitted by a tick where you become allergic to mammal meat and mammal byproducts. Symptoms range from itchiness to vomiting to anaphylaxis. Although there is a simple blood test for Alpha-Gal Syndrome, there is a significant lack in awareness, even in the medical community. This illness mimics Lyme disease and on average takes seven years to get properly diagnosed. What’s more, it affects your entire way of life ..read more
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How do some people recover from Lyme or chronic illness faster than others? What are the tactics to get to remission? What is the recipe? The answers are in this episode. Liza interviews Josh and Joe, co-founders of The Healing Dudes, a platform dedicated to promoting mind-body healing for individuals struggling with chronic illness. With a passion for empowering people to take control of their health, Josh and Joe offer 30-day boot camps and one-on-one guidance to help individuals on their journey to healing. Through their own personal experiences, Josh and Joe aim to inspire and support othe ..read more
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Fact...Most doctors don’t know how to heal our children. They may offer relief from symptoms, prescribe a medication and/or help boost our child’s deficiencies. But very few experts can tell you why your child has a disorder and how to heal from it. Today, Liza shares answers. She interviews Dr. Robert Melillo who reveals why our children present with so many disorders and how we can help them recover from brain imbalances and the many disconnections happening in the brain.
DR. ROBERT MELILLO is one of the most respected specialists in childhood neurological disorders in the world. Dr. Robert ..read more