{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Integrative Lyme Solutions with Dr. Karlfeldt","title":"Susan Pogorzelski – Lyme Misdiagnosis, Babesia Recovery, Emotional Healing & The Last Letter","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1958,"description":"What happens when Lyme disease goes undiagnosed for 15 years — and the emotional toll becomes just as devastating as the physical symptoms?\nIn this episode of Integrative Lyme Solutions, Dr. K sits down with Susan Pogorzelski, author of The Last Letter: A Novel and founder of the Lyme Brave Foundation. Susan shares her 30-year journey through misdiagnosis, neurological decline, co-infections like Babesia, severe fatigue, psychiatric symptoms, and the long road of recovery. From being dismissed by doctors to experiencing suicidal ideation during treatment, Susan opens up about the isolation, trauma, and resilience that shaped her healing.\nThis powerful conversation explores Lyme misdiagnosis, Babesia treatment, herxing, emotional trauma, nervous system regulation, EFT tapping, relapse recovery, and how chronic illness can reshape identity. If you or a loved one is navigating chronic Lyme disease, co-infections, or the emotional weight of invisible illness, this episode is both validation and hope.\nKey Takeaways:\n0:00 Introduction\n3:15 15 years of misdiagnosis and declining neurological health\n8:20 Gallbladder surgery, rapid deterioration, and ER visits\n12:05 Lyme diagnosis and multiple co-infections confirmed\n15:40 Babesia treatment and what moved the needle in recovery\n19:30 Herx reactions, suicidal ideation, and psychological symptoms\n23:50 Emotional trauma, loneliness, and invisible illness\n27:45 EFT tapping, nervous system healing, and energetic tools\n30:10 Relapses, flares, and building resilience over time\n33:00 Lyme Brave Foundation and supporting patients emotionally\nResources Mentioned:\nSusan Pogorzelski Website - https://www.susanpogorzelski.com/about\nLyme Brave Foundation - https://lymebravefoundation.org\nThe Last Letter: A Novel by Susan Pogorzelski - https://www.amazon.com/Last-Letter-Novel-Susan-Pogorzelski/dp/0988875136\nMedical Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or replace...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/YRtU6S_L2e8ekKD4Cl4T8U1mDbv1u5CZ07xyHfgXW5c/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8zZDdk/YWNiOGQxYzNhYWVj/M2M4ZDRmMTM0NWY0/MzNiMS5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}