In this special episode, we are joined by Alayna Bellquist, an environmental advocate and Lyme disease survivor. Alayna opens up about her diagnosis, treatment, and the life-altering moments that shaped her journey. She also discusses her upcoming book and provides unique insights into how Lyme disease has become a catalyst for meaningful change in her life.

• Introduction
  • Welcome Alayna Bellquist and guest co-host Michelle McKeon
• Early Life and Background
  • Alayna’s upbringing in the Pacific Northwest
  • Lack of awareness about tick diseases in her early life
• Career and Environmental Advocacy
  • Alayna’s work in marine science and advocacy
  • Her role as a bridge between industry and Congress
• Diagnosis and The Wall
  • The tick bite that changed everything
  • The initial challenges in diagnosis and her treatment plan
• Dark Times and Recovery
  • Struggles during the treatment
  • The role of family support during recovery
• Life Lessons from Lyme Disease
  • How Lyme has been a transformational experience for Alayna
  • The importance of slowing down in life
• A Comprehensive Approach to Healing
  • Alayna’s multi-faceted approach to recovery
  • Her thoughts on resiliency and environmental stewardship
• Alayna’s Upcoming Book
  • Why she decided to write a book
  • The central theme and message of her book
• Final Questions & Conclusion
  • Michelle’s special last question
  • Plans for a future episode focusing on Alayna’s book