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.
38. Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor on the beauty and resilience of the brain
Welcome back to the Looking at Lyme Podcast… here we are in Season 3! She describes that fascinating experience in her first book “My Stroke of Insight” and joins us today to talk about what she refers to as “Whole Brain Living”, which is also the title of her new book.
Get ready for season 3!
On season three of Looking at Lyme we’ll meet a cardiologist who has developed a new protocol for diagnosing and treating Lyme, we’re going all the way to Germany to learn about blood testing for Lyme disease, and don’t miss out on our interview with a world renown brain scientist who had a massive stroke then studied her recovery.
Lyme disease from a nursing perspective
Nurses can teach about ways to prevent tick encounters, do tick checks, assess for the myriad of symptoms for Lyme disease, and share what they have learned wherever they go.
Stay safe in the outdoors
Tim Cormode takes his tick kit with him every time he goes mountain biking or takes his daughter and dog out for a walk.
For tick research, community involvement is key
Vett, and her dynamic research team, is currently working on a local maritime initiative testing ticks for various pathogens.
Teaching outdoor leaders how to stay safe
Prevention helps to avoid potential health risks, including a daily tick check in order to reduce the risk of contracting Lyme disease.
About Elizabeth May
Elizabeth May has served as leader of the Green Party of Canada from 2006 to 2019 and has been the Member of Parliament for Saanich-Gulf Islands since 2011.
CanLyme in the news
In the last several weeks, in part due to Lyme Awareness Month, and in part due to the release of Geneticks’ map, and in part due to the release of our Educators’ Resource, we received quite a few media hits. Raising awareness about Lyme diseaseGlobal NewsMay 22 article and video TICK SEASON: Canadian Lyme Disease…
That’s a wrap on season two: stay safe in the outdoors
We’re on a break but we are getting ready for season three and we want to share our excitement with you. We have so many new excellent interviews lined up and will continue to dive into the science with leading experts.
37. Navigating Lyme disease with scientist and author Dr. Shelley Ball
This week Sarah is joined by Dr. Shelley Ball, an evolutionary ecologist, fellow of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society, and Founder and President of Biosphere Environmental Education, a social enterprise focused on connecting people with nature.
Second edition of the Educators’ Resource
CanLyme is excited to announce the launch of the updated and revised resource for educators who teach in the outdoor classroom.
Bonus: tick removal kit giveaway!
We are giving away ten free tick removal kits, courtesy of CanLyme! Pack this in your backpack or in your first aid kit and take it on adventures with you.













