A podcast by the Canadian Lyme Disease Foundation

Looking at Lyme is an educational podcast created by the Canadian Lyme Disease Foundation, designed to increase awareness and empower listeners with expert knowledge. 

78. Discussing undiagnosed tick-borne infections, grief, action, and science with Nicole Bell

After losing her husband to tick-borne illness, Nicole set out to use her engineering skills and experience to ensure that no family would have to go through something similar.

77. The challenges of public health, disease prevention, and the management of complex chronic conditions

Dr. Rusk’s recent peer reviewed publication on the incidence of clinician-diagnosed Lyme disease in Manitoba investigates the gap between reported and real cases of Lyme. 

76. Discussing pets, ticks, and Lyme disease, with veterinarian, Michael Howlett

We’re interested in what goes on for non-human animals and how this might affect the human experience. 

75. Blake Corbin on staying safe from ticks while hunting and fishing

A passion for educating fellow hunting and fishing enthusiasts about their risk for Lyme disease and other tick-borne infections.

74. Dr. Tim Cook on approaches to Lyme disease treatment and also diagnosis

Dr. Tim Cook is an Internal Medicine Specialist who has spent decades helping patients with complex illnesses. He worked abroad with the Canadian Armed Forces and he has been the physician for multiple officials at Rideau Hall.

73. Dr. Kendall Soucie and Marissa Rakus join to discuss their research on medical gaslighting

Researchers have compiled close to 2,000 responses from women who say medical personnel have not taken their problems seriously. We discuss this challenge and how it impacts chronic health conditions like Lyme disease.

71. The interaction between complex chronic disease and mental health

Speaking with Dr. Eleanor Stein about the many challenges treating Lyme disease.

70. Lilian Dart on tick safety, education, and the prevention of Lyme disease

Lilian Dart is an environmental geographer who researches the complex relationship between humans and their environment.

69. Exploring new research in Lyme prevention with Dr. Nicoletta Faraone

Learning how ticks smell to find their hosts leads to better prevention methods.

Announcing season six of Looking at Lyme

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