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Lyme Insider by Dr. Tom Moorcroft

Lyme Insider by Dr. Tom Moorcroft

By: Dr. Tom Moorcroft Integrative Medicine Specialist
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The Lyme Insider podcast, hosted by Dr. Tom Moorcroft, DO, delves into the complexities (and mysteries) of chronic Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses, aiming to challenge the status quo and illuminate the murky areas of medical research and clinical practice. The show commits to questioning and learning from top scientific minds, translating complex research into actionable knowledge for medical professionals and patients alike. By engaging with leading experts, the podcast seeks to refine diagnostic and treatment approaches while maintaining a commitment to scientific integrity and patient-centered care, promising listeners insightful discussions informed by science and experience.©2024 Samara Health LLC. Hygiene & Healthy Living Physical Illness & Disease Psychology Psychology & Mental Health
Episodes
  • Why Doctors Are Using Psychedelics for Treatment-Resistant Lyme
    Oct 6 2025

    Chronic Lyme disease patients often struggle with treatment-resistant neuropsychiatric symptoms that conventional medicine can't address. In this groundbreaking conversation, discover how microdosing psilocybin is offering new hope for those stuck in rigid thought patterns, depression, anxiety, and cognitive dysfunction.

    Can microdosing psilocybin help people with chronic Lyme? While it doesn’t treat the infection itself, new case reports show it may ease the mental and emotional patterns that keep people stuck. Here’s one published study on psilocybin microdosing and chronic Lyme: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36896410/

    You'll learn:
    ✅ How microdosing differs from recreational psychedelic use
    ✅ The science behind neuroplasticity and default mode network changes
    ✅ Why proper coaching and journaling protocols are essential
    ✅ Case reports showing success in treatment-resistant patients
    ✅ Safe dosing guidelines and harm reduction practices |
    ✅ How to integrate mindfulness practices for lasting results
    ✅ The difference between therapy and coaching approaches
    ✅ Why "set and setting" matter even with microdoses

    Seth Marcus, mindful psychedelic coach and creator of the Microdosing Journal, shares his professional approach to helping high-performers and chronic illness patients use these ancient medicines safely and effectively as tools for healing and personal growth.


    🍃 Learn more about Dr. Tom's approach to Lyme Disease: 👉 https://www.originsofhealth.com

    📚 Learn more about Dr. Tom’s Lyme Training Program for Practitioners: 👉 www.LymeTraining.org

    📋 Connect with Seth Marcus and the Microdosing Journal: 👉 https://themindmill.com

    📱 Connect with Dr. Tom Moorcroft: 📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drtommoorcroft/ 🎥 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OriginsOfHealth 🧑💻 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-moorcroft-do-32b8399a/

    ⏱️ Timestamps:

    00:00 - Introduction: Microdosing for chronic Lyme brain

    02:25 - Meet Seth Marcus: From personal healing to professional coaching

    07:04 - Key benefits: Focus, creativity, relationships, and mood

    14:19 - The Microdosing Journal: Structure meets flexibility

    25:17 - How psychedelics really work: Opening the heart

    32:00 - Default mode network and rigid thought patterns

    38:11 - Coaching vs therapy: Building your ideal future

    44:07 - Why high-performers need coaches

    51:23 - Safe microdosing protocols and guidelines

    1:03:05 - Prayer, intention, and treating medicine as sacrament

    1:14:25 - Debunking lethal dose myths

    1:17:20 - Message to healthcare professionals

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    1 hr and 23 mins
  • Why Lyme Treatments Keep Failing: The Biology of Trauma
    Sep 23 2025

    Are you stuck in your healing journey with Lyme disease, mold illness, long COVID, or another chronic condition? You’ve tried the protocols, supplements, and treatments—but you’re still not getting better. Why? In this powerful conversation, Dr. Tom Moorcroft sits down with Dr. Aimie Apigian, physician, trauma expert, and author of The Biology of Trauma, to explore how unresolved trauma and nervous system dysregulation keep the body stuck in protection mode—blocking true healing.

    You’ll learn:

    Why trauma biology—not just infections—may be the missing link in Lyme and chronic illness recovery. How unresolved trauma imprints on the nervous system, fueling inflammation and autoimmunity.

    Why willpower and “trying harder” don’t work when the body is stuck in survival.

    Simple, science-based steps to reset your nervous system so healing can finally happen.

    Whether you’re a patient struggling with chronic illness or a clinician looking for better ways to support your patients, this episode will give you a whole new perspective on what it takes to heal.

    📘 Get Dr. Aimie’s book The Biology of Trauma here: https://amzn.to/42DUuJv

    ▶️ Subscribe for more conversations on Lyme, chronic illness, and healing.

    #LymeDisease #ChronicIllness #BiologyOfTrauma #HealingTrauma #LongCOVID #MoldIllness #DrAimieApigian #DrTomMoorcroft

    🍃 Learn more with my Lyme Disease Practitioner Certification Program: 👉https://lymetraining.org

    📋 Additional Resources:

    🌐 Origins Of Health: https://www.originsofhealth.com

    📱 Connect with me here:

    📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drtommoorcroft/

    🎥 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OriginsOfHealth

    💻 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-moorcroft-do-32b8399a/

    00:00 Intro: Why trauma biology matters in Lyme

    00:36 Medical gaslighting & trauma in chronic illness

    01:37 Actionable, simple tools vs. theory (Dr. Aimie’s approach)

    03:22 From addiction medicine to somatic exercises 04:24 60-second nervous system shifts you can do anywhere

    05:24 Self-reliance: healing tools that don’t depend on a practitioner

    06:00 Tracking states: the Nervous System Journal & time in safety

    07:09 Micro-moments of safety & hormesis (the 20–25% rule)

    08:46 Clinicians: regulate first—lead by example 10:38 Over- vs under-reacting: how stored trauma shows up

    11:45 What is trauma (really)? Beyond ACE scores

    13:16 Crossing the line: “too much too fast” & “too little too long”

    14:59 Overwhelm vs. stress: different strategies

    16:20 Step One is safety: invite the body, don’t force it

    17:20 Rebuilding internal safety & restoring intuition

    18:55 Worthiness, self-sabotage & Agreement #3: responsibility

    20:03 Trauma as survival: a universal pattern

    21:00 “The healing is in the living” — living now vs. waiting

    22:48 Why she wrote the book: a manual for your nervous system

    24:02 Tom’s Lyme story: 8 years sick → 13+ years symptom-free

    25:01 What changed: choose life first, healing follows

    26:28 If I’d had this book, I’d have healed faster

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    28 mins
  • Healing Lyme: Why Killing Bugs Isn’t Enough with Dr. Myriah Hinchey
    Aug 18 2025

    🌿 Unlock the Power of Botanical Medicine for Lyme Disease & Chronic Illness | Expert Insights with Dr. Myriah Hinchey

    Struggling with Lyme disease or chronic infections? Discover how botanical medicine can supercharge your healing journey!

    In this episode of The Lyme Insider Podcast, Dr. Tom Moorcroft sits down with Dr. Myriah Hinchey, a renowned naturopathic physician and founder of Lyme Botanicals, to dive deep into the science, benefits, and practical applications of herbal treatments for Lyme and co-infections.

    📌 In this video:

    0:00 - Introduction to botanical medicine and its role in healing

    1:30 - Dr. Hinchey’s journey into naturopathy and Lyme treatment

    5:14 - Why Lyme Botanicals was created: Addressing gaps in herbal medicine

    10:45 - The science behind herbs like Japanese knotweed, cat’s claw, and cryptolepis

    15:22 - How to optimize herbal protocols for maximum effectiveness

    20:10 - The importance of dosing frequency and consistency

    25:35 - Tips for making herbal tinctures palatable (even for kids!)

    30:50 - The role of G3 in detoxification and immune support

    35:15 - Mindset and lifestyle changes for long-term healing

    40:00 - Upcoming Lyme Bytes Symposium and community resources

    🔍 Key Topics Covered:

    Herbal medicine for Lyme disease and co-infections Synergistic effects of botanicals vs. pharmaceuticals

    How to source high-quality, potent herbs

    Practical tips for incorporating herbs into daily routines The critical link between gut health, detox, and immune function

    💡 Featured Products & Resources: Lyme Botanicals: G3M for detox support: https://tinyurl.com/s3kwkysp

    Lyme Bytes Symposium: https://shop.lymebytes.com/Moorcroft

    #LymeDisease #BotanicalMedicine #NaturalHealing #HerbalRemedies #ChronicIllness #ImmuneSupport #Detox

    Click the link below to visit my Lyme Disease practitioner certification program now! 🍃 www.LymeTraining.org

    Check out more health tips and resources at:

    🌐 Website - https://www.originsofhealth.com / https://www.tommoorcroft.com /

    📷Instagram: / drtommoorcroft

    🎥Facebook: TomMoorcroft, OriginsOfHealth

    🧑‍💻LinkedIn: tommoorcroftdo

    🐦Twitter: / originsofhealth

    🎵Tiktok: / drtommoorcroft

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    1 hr and 31 mins
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