Episode 380: Walk the Lyme - an interview with TJ Nelson

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• Introduction
  • Special guest introduction: TJ Nelson from Las Vegas, Nevada
  • Spotlight: Ashley Marba special guest co-host
  • Background: TJ's Utah roots, his worldwide travels, and his ongoing Lyme journey
• The Early Years: High School to College
  • TJ's challenges during his high school to college transition
  • Personal tragedies: His parents’ separation and the loss of his brother
  • Mental health struggles and the initial steps taken
• Diving into International Waters
  • TJ's leap into international entrepreneurship: From Thailand to Chile
  • Introduction to DominateDepression.com: TJ’s initiative to battle mental health issues
  • A brief reflection on the beauty of other cultures and their community-driven approach
• Lyme Disease, Bartonella, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, and Mycoplasma
  • The Bartonella problem: Unraveling the mysterious stomach scratch
  • The turning point in San Diego: TJ's appointment with a pivotal doctor
  • Challenges with Western medication: A patient's perspective
• Deep Dive into Alternative Treatments
  • TJ's take on ozone therapy and its benefits
  • The intense experiences with hyperthermia and its impact on Lyme symptoms
  • The power and potential of stem cells in treating Lyme
  • Experimenting with peptides: thymosin alpha, thymosin beta, LL-37, BPC-157, and more.
• The Psychedelics Conversation
  • An open discussion about the growing interest in psychedelics for treating chronic ailments
  • How altering brain states can pave the way for new, healing neural pathways
• Other Avenues Explored
  • The Cowden Protocol: A herbal approach to Lyme
  • Bee Venom Therapy (BVT): The buzz around its effectiveness for TJ
  • Dietary shifts: From carnivore diets to other alternative food plans
• Walk the Lyme: A Closer Look at TJ’s Book
  • The inspiration behind Walking the Lyme and its core message
  • Aiming to provide hope, validation, and a guiding light to those battling Lyme
  • TJ's business side: Balancing health while scaling ventures
• Mental Wellbeing and Future Plans
  • Emphasis on parasympathetic activities: Neurofeedback, meditation, and yoga
  • TJ’s goals: A sneak peek into his aspirations and the road to achieving them
• Conclusion
  • Ashley’s heartwarming reflection on TJ’s resilience and growth journey
  • Final remarks from the host and looking ahead to future episodes