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Tick Boot Camp

Tick Boot Camp

De: Matt Sabatello and Rich Johannesen
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The goal of the Tick Boot Camp Podcast is to help people liberate themselves and others from suffering caused by Lyme disease through validation, community building, belief that healing is possible, and modeling success. Listen to our Tick Boot Camp podcast using all major podcast streaming services such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube Music. Our podcast is also integrated with smart home devices, such as Amazon Alexa and Apple TV. Ask your device to "play the Tick Boot Camp Podcast!"Copyright 2025 Enfermedades Físicas Higiene y Vida Saludable Medicina Alternativa y Complementaria
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  • Episode 544: How Microbes Like Lyme May Trigger Alzheimer’s and Cognitive Decline – Dr. Brian Balin (PCOM)

    Episode 544: How Microbes Like Lyme May Trigger Alzheimer’s and Cognitive Decline – Dr. Brian Balin (PCOM)
    Nov 18 2025
    Overview This special episode of the Tick Boot Camp Podcast was recorded live at the 2nd Annual Alzheimer’s Pathobiome Initiative (AlzPI) and PCOM Symposium in collaboration with Pathobiome Perspectives. Hosted by Ali Moresco in partnership with Nikki Schultek, Executive Director of AlzPI, the conversation brings the Tick Boot Camp mission of exploring infection-associated chronic illness (IACI), like Lyme disease and other tick-borne diseases, to the global Alzheimer’s and neuroimmunology research community. Tick Boot Camp co-founders Matt Sabatello and Rich Johannesen partnered with Ali and Nikki to highlight scientists whose work connects tick-borne illness, microbes, and cognitive decline. This episode features Dr. Brian J. Balin, an internationally recognized neuroscientist whose research has redefined the role of infection in contributing to Alzheimer’s disease. Guest Brian J. Balin, PhDProfessor of Neuroscience and NeuropathologyDirector, Center for Chronic Disorders of AgingPhiladelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) Dr. Balin directs the Center for Chronic Disorders of Aging and the Adolph and Rose Levis Foundation Laboratory for Alzheimer’s Disease Research at PCOM. With a PhD from the University of Maryland School of Medicine and postdoctoral training at the University of Pennsylvania, he has devoted nearly three decades to understanding how chronic infection and inflammation trigger neurodegeneration. His pioneering discovery that the respiratory bacterium Chlamydia pneumoniae infects brain tissue helped establish the Pathogen Hypothesis of Alzheimer’s disease. His continuing work explores how tick-borne microbes — including Borrelia burgdorferi (Lyme disease), Bartonella, and Babesia — interact with other pathogens to drive neuroinflammation and cognitive decline. Key Discussion Points How infections such as Chlamydia pneumoniae, Borrelia burgdorferi, Bartonella, and Babesia were detected in Alzheimer’s brain tissue.Evidence that microbes can enter the brain via the olfactory pathway or blood-brain barrier, initiating chronic inflammation, amyloid plaque formation, and tau tangle pathology.Findings from Dr. Balin’s collaboration with Galaxy Diagnostics and advocate Nicole Bell, revealing polymicrobial infection and even Babesia otocoli — a strain previously believed to infect only deer — in human brain tissue.The use of animal models and 3D human brain organoids to study infection-driven neurodegeneration.Why identifying infection as part of the exposome (environmental insults over a lifetime) is key to developing precision diagnostics and treatments.Future directions: immune-modulating drugs, antimicrobials, and emerging phage therapy. “Infection is part of the exposome — an environmental insult that shapes our health over a lifetime. Recognizing that is key to truly understanding and preventing Alzheimer’s disease.” — Dr. Brian J. Balin Why It Matters Dr. Balin’s research bridges the worlds of neurology and infectious disease, offering a framework that could revolutionize how Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative conditions are diagnosed and treated. By recognizing that microbes — including those transmitted by ticks — can initiate neuroinflammation and cognitive decline, his work provides hope for millions living with infection-associated chronic illness. About the Event The interview took place at the 2nd Annual Alzheimer’s Pathobiome Initiative (AlzPI) and Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) Symposium, October 3, 2025, Ohio University in Dublin, Ohio. The Symposium brought together more than 20 experts exploring how microbes, the microbiome, and the host immune response contribute to neurological and psychiatric diseases such as Alzheimer’s, dementia, and PANS/PANDAS. Tick Boot Camp partnered with Ali Moresco and Nikki Schultek to document and share the voices of scientists advancing research on infection-associated chronic illness (IACI). This episode is part of a special series showcasing how pathobiome and microbiome science is changing our understanding of chronic Lyme and neurodegenerative disease. Learn More Learn about the Alzheimer’s Pathobiome Initiative (AlzPI) at AlzPI.org.For Dr. Balin’s publications and ongoing research, visit the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) website.Learn more about the Alzheimer’s Pathobiome Initiative (AlzPI)Listen to Tick Boot Camp Podcast episodes, including Episode 406: Pathobiome – An Interview with Nikki Schultek and Episode 101: The Young Gun – An Interview with Alex (Ali) Moresco discussed in this interview.
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  • Episode 543: Measuring Brain Fog in Infection-Associated Chronic Illnesses (IACI) - an interview with MIT Researcher Yuri Kim

    Episode 543: Measuring Brain Fog in Infection-Associated Chronic Illnesses (IACI) - an interview with MIT Researcher Yuri Kim
    Nov 11 2025
    Overview This special episode of the Tick Boot Camp Podcast was recorded live at the 2nd Annual Alzheimer’s Pathobiome Initiative (AlzPI) and PCOM Symposium in collaboration with Pathobiome Perspectives. Hosted by Ali Moresco in partnership with Nikki Schultek, Executive Director of AlzPI, the conversation brings the Tick Boot Camp mission of exploring infection-associated chronic illness (IACI)—like Lyme disease and other tick-borne infections—to the global Alzheimer’s and neuroimmunology research community. Tick Boot Camp co-founders Matt Sabatello and Rich Johannesen partnered with Ali and Nikki to highlight scientists whose work connects tick-borne illness, microbes, and cognitive decline. This episode features Yuri Kim, RN, Lead Clinical Research Nurse for the MAESTRO Study at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), who is leading pioneering work to measure and understand “brain fog” in infection-associated chronic illness. Guest Yuri Kim, RNLead Clinical Research Nurse, MAESTRO StudyMassachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Yuri Kim is the Lead Clinical Research Nurse for the MAESTRO Study, the largest clinical study ever conducted at MIT, led by Dr. Michal “Mikki” Caspi Tal, immunologist and immunoengineer at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The MAESTRO Study investigates infection-associated chronic illnesses (IACI) such as chronic Lyme disease and aims to objectively measure and understand one of the most debilitating and misunderstood symptoms—brain fog. Yuri has conducted more than 170 participant study visits and integrates patient narratives with advanced neurocognitive, immune, and molecular profiling. Her background includes experience as a trauma ER nurse and clinical research manager on neurodegenerative and rare diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease, chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), and amyloidosis. Key Discussion Points How the MAESTRO Study combines subjective patient narratives with objective neurocognitive and biomarker data to better define and measure brain fog.Use of innovative diagnostic tools including EEG (WAVi), RightEye eye-tracking, BrainCheck cognitive testing, and NASA Lean autonomic assessments.Early findings showing slower reaction times and potential correlations between GFAP, NfL, and sCD14 with cognitive symptoms in chronic Lyme and other IACI patients.The role of immune dysregulation, gut permeability, and neuroinflammation in contributing to cognitive impairment.The need for brain fog-specific assessment tools and more research into sex and hormonal differences that may affect neurocognitive outcomes.Why validating and quantifying “invisible symptoms” is vital to patient care and the future of infection-associated chronic illness research. “Brain fog isn’t just a symptom—it’s a phenomenon interconnected with multiple systems. We’re trying to narrow the gap between what patients report and what we can measure.” — Yuri Kim Why It Matters Yuri Kim’s work at MIT bridges patient experience and advanced science to address one of the most misunderstood symptoms in infection-associated chronic illness: brain fog. Her research within the MAESTRO Study, under the leadership of Dr. Michal “Mikki” Caspi Tal, is generating objective evidence that validates patient experiences and reveals how chronic infection and immune dysregulation can cause measurable cognitive and physiological changes. By studying infection-associated brain fog in Lyme disease and other chronic conditions, Yuri and the MAESTRO team are helping to shape a new era of diagnostics and care for people living with long-term, infection-driven illness. About the Event The interview took place at the 2nd Annual Alzheimer’s Pathobiome Initiative (AlzPI) and Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) Symposium, held on October 3, 2025, at Ohio University in Dublin, Ohio. The Symposium brought together more than 20 international experts investigating how microbes, the microbiome, and the host immune response contribute to neurological and psychiatric conditions such as Alzheimer’s, dementia, and PANS/PANDAS. Tick Boot Camp partnered with Ali Moresco and Nikki Schultek to capture and share the voices of scientists advancing research on infection-associated chronic illness (IACI). This episode is part of a special Tick Boot Camp series spotlighting how pathobiome and microbiome science are transforming the understanding of chronic Lyme, cognitive dysfunction, and neurodegeneration. Learn More Learn more about the Alzheimer’s Pathobiome Initiative (AlzPI)View Yuri Kim's bio on the MIT websiteDiscover more about Dr. Michal “Mikki” Caspi Tal on Tick Boot CampListen to Tick Boot Camp Podcast episodes, including Episode 406: Pathobiome – An Interview with Nikki Schultek and Episode 101: The Young Gun – An Interview with Alex (Ali) Moresco discussed in this interview.
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    27 m
  • Episode 542: Z3LLA - Using Lyme Disease to Redefine Resilience in the Music Industry

    Episode 542: Z3LLA - Using Lyme Disease to Redefine Resilience in the Music Industry
    Oct 25 2025
    In this powerful episode of the Tick Boot Camp Podcast, international DJ and artist duo Z3LLA — Julia “Juj” Seeley and Kiana Tebyani — share how chronic illness, creativity, and friendship became the foundation of their success. After years of unexplained symptoms, Juj was diagnosed with Lyme disease, Bartonella, Babesia, mold toxicity, POTS, SIBO, celiac disease, and later catamenial epilepsy. Despite life-altering health challenges, she and her best friend Kiana have built Z3LLA into one of the most exciting names in house music — with their single “Why Should I?” reaching #1 on the US Dance Radio Charts and performances alongside Disco Lines, Galantis, and Bijou. Together, Juj and Kiana discuss performing through flare-ups, collapsing backstage, navigating the medical system, and the emotional toll of chasing dreams while managing invisible illness. From ER visits and red-light therapy to steroid crashes and spiritual breakthroughs, this episode is a masterclass in resilience, vulnerability, and using art as advocacy. 🌿 Episode Highlights The early years: Celiac diagnosis, chronic rashes, and the path to discovering Lyme, Bartonella, and BabesiaTreating the terrain: Mold toxicity and inflammation as hidden barriers to healingNeurological challenges: Catamenial epilepsy, seizures, and functional brain inflammationFunctional medicine approach: Working with Dr. Nicola Ducharme on hormone balance, gut repair, and detoxTouring through illness: Allergic reactions mid-set, paramedics at Miami Music Week, and a hospital trip after the Fonda Theatre showWomen’s health gaps: Misdiagnosis, heavy cycles, iron infusions, and the impact of hormonal disruptionThe LymeLightFoundation’s impact: Lyme disease treatment grants that helped fund advanced Lyme treatments for JujFriendship and balance: How Kiana became Juj’s anchor on the road and in recoveryBoundaries in advocacy: Protecting mental health and avoiding trauma bonding in chronic illness communitiesThe creative future: Plans for a Lyme awareness festival (“LymeStock”), composing for film, and writing a book 💬 Notable Quotes “I was so tired of band-aid medicine — I needed to heal, not just survive.” – Juj Seeley“She’s the definition of perseverance. You’d never know she was hallucinating from exhaustion one night and headlining a sold-out show the next.” – Kiana Tebyani“Consistency is the key to natural healing — the herbs, the detox, the mindset. You have to commit.” – Matt Sabatello“Our art is advocacy. The music tells the story.” – Z3LLA 🔑 Key Topics Chronic Lyme and co-infections (Babesia, Bartonella)Mold toxicity and inflammatory overlapNeurological Lyme and epilepsy (catamenial pattern)Women’s health and hormone regulationGut healing, celiac management, and SIBO protocolsRed light therapy, sauna detox, and lymphatic movementTouring while chronically illFunctional medicine and integrative treatment approachesMental health, boundaries, and advocacy sustainabilityFemale empowerment in the music industry 💡 Lessons & Takeaways Healing isn’t linear — progress comes in waves, not straight lines.Female artists with chronic illness face unique visibility and credibility challenges.Addressing inflammation and mold toxicity is often the missing step in long-term recovery.Community support and funding — like the Limelight Foundation — can change treatment access.Creative expression is not separate from healing; it’s often part of it. 🎶 About Z3LLA Z3LLA is an award-winning artist/DJ duo composed of Julia “Juj” Seeley and Kiana Tebyani, two vocalists, songwriters, and producers redefining what it means to thrive as women in electronic music. Known for their infectious energy and empowering message, Z3LLA’s breakout single “Why Should I?” hit #1 on the US Dance Radio Charts, with spins on SiriusXM BPM, Music Choice, and Evolution Radio. They’ve shared the stage with Disco Lines, Galantis, and Bijou, earned the Level Future of Dance Award from Nexus Radio, and performed at Miami Music Week and beyond. With an authentic blend of vulnerability and power, Z3LLA is not just creating music — they’re building a movement. Follow Z3LLA: 🎧 Spotify | 📸 Instagram | 🎵 Apple Music | 🌐 YouTube 🔗 Resources Mentioned LymeLight Foundation – Lyme treatment grants for young adultsILADS – International Lyme and Associated Diseases SocietyProject Lab Coat – Lyme research and awareness initiativeDr. Nicola Ducharme – Functional Medicine & Women’s Health Specialist
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    1 h y 45 m
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