About this episode

The episode discusses the overlooked role of the nervous system in chronic illness, particularly Lyme disease, through personal stories and expert insights.

Could your nervous system be playing a bigger role in chronic illness than you realize? In this episode of SHE MD, Mary Alice Haney is joined by founder of The Tick Chicks, Alicia White, and Primal Trust founder, Cathleen King, to discuss the connection between Lyme disease, mold exposure, autoimmune conditions, trauma, and nervous system dysregulation. Alicia shares her 12-year journey to recovery after years of debilitating symptoms and misdiagnoses, while Cathleen explains how brain retraining, breathwork, and nervous system regulation can help the body heal. They also explore why so many women are told their symptoms are “just anxiety,” how chronic stress impacts the immune system, and the small daily practices that can help shift the body out of survival mode. Whether you’re navigating chronic illness, burnout, or anxiety, this episode offers hopeful insights and practical tools for healing. Subscribe to SHE MD Podcast for expert tips on PCOS, endometriosis, fertility, hormonal balance, mental health, and more. Share with friends and visit SHE MD website and Ovii for research-backed resources, holistic health strategies, and expert guidance on women’s health and well-being…

People in this episode

Host: Mary Alice Haney

Guests: Alicia White, Cathleen King

Topics covered

• Lyme disease
• chronic illness
• nervous system dysregulation
• autoimmune conditions
• women's health
• healing practices

Keywords

• Lyme disease
• chronic illness
• nervous system
• autoimmune conditions
• healing
• breathwork
• anxiety
• women's health

Sponsors

Sera, Midi

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Tick Chicks, Primal Trust

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