{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"ASCEND by Ducks Unlimited","title":"Living With Lyme Disease: What Every Hunter Needs to Know About Tick-Borne Illness","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1752,"description":"Learn how to recognize tick-borne illness symptoms, reduce your risk in the field, and advocate for your health if something feels wrong.\n\nHost Adrian Jessen sits down with hunter and outdoorswoman Laura Adele to share her life-changing experience with Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, and the long-term impacts of tick-borne illness. What began as a turkey hunt in 2012 became a years-long medical journey involving misdiagnoses, hospitalizations, and ongoing treatment.\nLaura shares the symptoms she wishes she had recognized sooner, the challenges of navigating the healthcare system, and the prevention practices she never skips today. This conversation is a powerful reminder that every hunter, angler, and outdoor enthusiast should take tick exposure seriously.\nIn this episode, you’ll learn:\nCommon symptoms of Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses\nWhy many people never remember the tick bite itself\nWhat to do if you find a tick attached to your body\nHow Lyme disease can be misdiagnosed for years\nTick prevention strategies for hunters and outdoor enthusiasts\nThe reality of living with chronic Lyme disease\nHow Rocky Mountain spotted fever and alpha-gal concerns affect outdoor recreation\n\nFollow along for more real conversations, outdoor stories, and insights from women shaping the future of hunting and conservation.\nJoin the Ascend Instagram community at @duascend and http://www.ducks.org/ascend.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/rvKV-HpqqpvPlV_Qenn_UFO0lAzZ3dIe2XbjAE1Rl9A/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8wYmI2/N2Q2YWJiN2YyZjBk/YzY3MmViYjBiNzc1/ZjBjOC5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}