Tick Boot Camp Episode 380: Walk the Lyme - an interview with TJ Nelson
Nov 8, 2023
01:23:02
- 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