Berks County Lyme Support Group: A Region of PA Lyme, Reading, PA (2026)

06/10/2026

My guest in this episode is Dr. Cristina McMullen. Dr. McMullen has been actively working in the field of alternative healthcare since 2005. From a young age, she had a strong desire to learn everything there was to know about the body and how to heal it naturally. She began by attending Everglades University, graduating Magna Cum Laude with a B.S. in Alternative Medicine. She then became a Certified Wellness Coach through The International Association of Wellness Professionals. Finally, she earned her Doctorate of Traditional Naturopathy from New Eden School of Natural Health and Herbal Studies, completing her dissertation on the complex pediatric neurological diagnosis of PANS/PANDAS.

Dr. McMullen discusses her experience treating children with pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders, including PANS and PANDAS, which are characterized by sudden onset of neuropsychiatric symptoms following streptococcal infections in children under 12. She explains that while there's no single diagnostic test, practitioners diagnose based on clinical symptoms such as anxiety, OCD, and extreme food restrictions. Treatment typically involves a multi-faceted approach, including antibiotics to address underlying infections, immune modulators, and behavioral therapy, though the diagnostic criteria and treatment options are still controversial and limited to pediatric cases.

I have not had a specialist on PANS/PANDAS so I am hoping this episode will help shed some light on that challenging topic as it affects children, who are also the hardest hit population from Lyme and tick-borne illnesses. These two things go together many times: Lyme and PANS/PANDAS. Please share this episode because I often think that I had the vocabulary to tell doctors how I was feeling and they still missed the diagnosis of Lyme, but children may struggle even more to elaborate their symptoms and issues well. It is important for us to understand about how this affects children.

If you are looking to contact Dr. McMullen, she can be found at Longevity Health Center (http://longevityhealth.com) in Roswell, GA and does see clients both in-person and virtually, depending on your needs.

My guest in this episode is Dr. Cristina McMullen. Dr. McMullen has...

05/01/2026

My guest this week is someone who is turning a horrible experience with Lyme into something that helps thousands. Michele, the founder of Central Mass Lyme Foundation, discusses her mother's experience with Lyme disease, which was misdiagnosed as ALS. The disease caused her mother to pass away due to a severe reaction to treatment. Michele highlights that her mother's symptoms, which she had documented in her journals, were consistent with Lyme disease but she never got the diagnosis which is FAR too common. Michele also shares that her mother's diagnosis of Lyme disease helped her husband, who was experiencing similar symptoms, get proper diagnosis and treatment, potentially saving his life. It is almost as if her mother went through what she did to save Michele's husband.

If you find this episode inspiring and useful, please like and subscribe as it helps me reach new audiences and can possibly save a life. Lyme disease is often misdiagnosed and the more you know, the safer you and your loved ones can be.

The Silver Lyming: Michele Miller, Founder of Central Mass Lyme Foundation #84

03/30/2026

Are you looking for some low- to no-cost solutions to help support you through the healing journey of chronic Lyme? This episode is for you. Take a listen as I interview two of my dear friends: Tanya Hoebel, host of "Lyme and Beyond with Tanya" podcast and support group leader, and Fred Diamond, author of "Love, Hope, Lyme: What Family Members, Partners, and Friends Who Love a Chronic Lyme Survivor Need to Know" and host of the "Love, Hope, Lyme" podcast, to discuss their top healing from Lyme tips. And if you don't already follow my channel, and their shows, now is the time. It is because of listeners like you that we are able to get more information like this out to those in need of it.

Like and subscribe so that others can find us more easily. It is stories like this that helped me so much on my own 14-year healing journey.

Are you looking for some low- to no-cost solutions to help support you through the healing journey of chronic Lyme? This episode is for you. Take a listen as...

01/14/2026

On this episode of The Silver Lyming, Kiki Penn shares her experience with Lyme disease, which she contracted at age 9. She describes her journey with the disease, including mental health challenges, physical symptoms such as back pain, gastrointestinal issues, and neurological problems. Kiki also discusses her struggles with the unpredictable nature of the disease and the challenges of finding effective treatment. She shares her experiences with various treatments, including antibiotics, herbs, and MMS, and emphasized the importance of listening to one's body during treatment.

Please like and subscribe to this channel to help others find these stories. One thing I get asked for are more details on how to heal. This is a great episode to help elaborate on that topic. Healing is possible.

On this episode of The Silver Lyming, Kiki Penn shares her experience with Lyme disease, which she contracted at age 9. She describes her journey with the di...

01/06/2026

Ryann is one of the first people I met on our journeys back to wellness. It has been almost a decade since we first crossed paths and it has been a joy watching her. She was able to finally graduate college after having to drop out because of tick-borne illnesses and has recently gotten married. She is now thriving after struggling with sickness for most of her life. If you are looking for inspiration, look no further and listen to Ryann's story.

If you are inspired and helped by Ryann's story, please like, subscribe, and leave a comment below so that others have a better chance at finding us.

Ryann is one of the first people I met on our journeys back to wellness. It has been almost a decade since we first crossed paths and it has been a joy watch...

11/06/2025

On this episode, I interview Dr. Christina McMullen, a naturopathic doctor and wellness coach, who shares her background in alternative medicine and her extensive experience treating patients with tick-borne infections. Dr. McMullen explains how she became passionate about this field after witnessing the positive results of holistic treatments at Longevity Health Center, where she has worked for nearly 20 years. We discuss the complexities of PANS (Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders) and its relation to Lyme disease, with Dr. McMullen highlighting the need for individualized treatment approaches.

Dr. McMullen discusses the importance of building immune resilience in children, emphasizing that despite potential exposure to pathogens like Lyme disease, children can be protected and empowered to lead healthy lives. She shares success stories of patients who recover from chronic health conditions and thrive academically. Dr. McMullen stresses the need for education and preparation rather than fear, encouraging outdoor activities while teaching practical measures to handle potential infections.

This is an important episode as children are the hardest hit population when it comes to Lyme and tick-borne illness, and they experience a litany of symptoms related to their cognitive abilities which could derail their academic life, as well as their physical health permanently if left undiagnosed and untreated. PANS/PANDAS is something that often accompanies tick-borne illness so being informed and aware is crucial.

On this episode, I interview Dr. Christina McMullen, a naturopathic doctor and wellness coach, who shares her background in alternative medicine and her exte...

08/19/2025

This episode will stick with me forever. Nicole has quite the story to share. I know this is a podcast about hope and this particular story is not all pleasant. Nicole unfortunately lost her partner to tick-borne illness, but she has turned some of that pain into helping others get a more timely and accurate diagnosis as a result of it. Nicole has become the CEO of Galaxy Diagnostics which is one of the labs I used while trying to regain my health. I am forever grateful to this lab for helping me get an accurate test and diagnosis.

Please pay attention to Nicole's story so you can hopefully avoid having to experience the same thing that she and her husband did. The more we know and understand about Lyme and co-infections the better we can stay healthy and protected.

I'd love to hear your thoughts and feedback after listening to this episode. Leave a like and comment below to help others find us. Stories like Nicole's are educational and also inspirational knowing what she has done to try to fix the system. Thank you, Nicole, for being such an amazing human and giving back so graciously to the Lyme community. The work you are doing is incredibly important.

This episode will stick with me forever. Nicole has quite the story to share. I know this is a podcast about hope and this particular story is not all pleasa...

07/15/2025

Talk about a powerhouse! Dani was referred to me by another show guest, Kara Truong, and I am incredibly grateful for the connection. Dani is a woman after my own heart with her recovery from mold and tick-borne illness, and her affinity for entrepreneurial work. She is a successful business owner and author of "The Brilliant Businesswoman: Your Guide to Entrepreneurial Success".

Dani experienced a tick bite which she dismissed initially. Over time, however, she experienced a range of symptoms including flu-like symptoms, weight gain, and mysterious pains. She eventually felt a significant improvement after being prescribed some antibiotics for an unrelated infection which made her question what was really happening in her body. The infection came from her dog, that she even questioned getting because she was unsure she could take care of a dog since she was struggling so with her health, but in the end, the dog helped save her life when it scratched her, causing an infected wound on her ankle.

Her doctor, who is also a naturopath, suggested that the tick bite could be at the source of all her issues after she had reacted to the antibiotics as she did. Dani ultimately used Lyme-N treatment and was able to regain her health. Take a listen as Dani shares her journey and many of the changes she undertook to heal her body, including eliminating mold toxicity.

You can reach out to Dani at [email protected]. If you find this episode helpful, please like and subscribe so that others in need of this information have an easier time finding it.

Talk about a powerhouse! Dani was referred to me by another show guest, Kara Truong, and I am incredibly grateful for the connection. Dani is a woman after m...

05/31/2025

I can't begin to tell you how exciting this interview was for me. I love all my guests, and Dr. Rawls is no exception. He was one of the very first people I listened to when I was first diagnosed, and his story gave me so much HOPE. He healed himself and has dedicated his life to helping others do the same. If you are not familiar with Dr. Rawls, you can visit his website at rawlsmd.com or follow him on social media. He is incredibly responsive and supportive. I asked so many questions when I was initially healing and had each one answered. His book "Unlocking Lyme" is something I recommend to all people that reach out to me for help because it is written in an easy-to-understand format and incredibly logical and insightful. It is also available in audio format if you are not able to read.

Thank you, Dr. Rawls, for all you do, for the hope you instill, and for finding your way back to health to teach the rest of us how to get there. I never gave up in part because of you and I pray my listeners never do either. It is a hard battle back to wellness, and some day sit seems easier to leave this earthly existence, but that is not a good choice as you never know what tomorrow brings. It took me seven years to recover, not to mention seven years to get accurately diagnosed. Had I chosen to leave, I would not be here...healthy and whole to enjoy the abundance of life. Healing is possible!

I can't begin to tell you how exciting this interview was for me. I love all my guests, and Dr. Rawls is no exception. He was one of the very first people I ...

05/21/2025

I know many of us experiencing chronic illness have had some type of trauma. The trauma itself could be the trigger for what unleashed the dis-ease in our body, so when I was asked to meet with Vanessa (https://understandingear.com/) to see if she would be a good fit for this podcast, I thought she can add a lot of value for people. I know I was experiencing a litany of betrayal issues: feeling like my body betrayed me, feeling like my partner had betrayed me, feeling like I had betrayed me, feeling like my family had betrayed me, and feeling like God had betrayed me. There was much healing to be done on a soul level, and Vanessa shares a lot of insight into how we begin healing from these types of feelings. Take a listen and let us know your thoughts by leaving a comment below.

I pray all humans can feel well and come to a place of self-acceptance and love, as that is imperative to fully heal from the inside out. If you find this episode helpful, please like an subscribe to help others find us.

I know many of us experiencing chronic illness have had some type of trauma. The trauma itself could be the trigger for what unleashed the dis-ease in our bo...

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