Very Happy Stories

Liza Blas

Liza Blas is a storyteller and healing empowerment coach. Her kids struggled with complex conditions including anxiety, OCD, ADHD, and psychiatric disorders. Just when she thought life couldn’t get any harder, the universe dropped a big ole’ lemon on her when both her kids were diagnosed with Lyme disease. She healed her kids by healing herself first. Today, Liza shares her empowerment stories and mindset to inspire and uplift other moms going through these challenging times. She also interviews more storytellers and healers, providing hope and validation for us all. Let’s heal, one story at a time.

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79: Unveiling The Quiet Epidemic: Interview with Co-Directors Lindsay Keys and Winslow Crane-Murdoch
May 16 2023
79: Unveiling The Quiet Epidemic: Interview with Co-Directors Lindsay Keys and Winslow Crane-Murdoch
Unveiling The Quiet Epidemic, an Interview with Co-Directors Lindsay Keys and Winslow Crane-Murdoch Does chronic Lyme really exist? And if it does, why is this illness so controversial? These questions only lead to more questions. Film-makers Lindsay Keys and Winslow Crane-Murdoch passionately set out to uncover the answers. The result? A brilliant and powerful film, The Quiet Epidemic. In this episode, Liza interviews co-directors Lindsay Keys and Winslow Crane-Murdoch to learn the back story on how and why they created this important documentary. Turns out, passion is one immense driving force to heal. Now, they’ve ignited a new movement to help others impacted by this debilitating illness known as chronic Lyme.Their film, The Quiet Epidemic, was just released on Apple TV, Prime Video, and Vimeo on Demand on May 16, 2023. Be part of this bold movement. Listen now to this inspiring interview to hear the real-life stories of hope and purpose driving the creation of this impactful film.About the film, The Quiet EpidemicAfter years of living with mysterious symptoms, a young girl from Brooklyn and a Duke University scientist are diagnosed with a disease said to not exist: Chronic Lyme disease. The Quiet Epidemic follows their search for answers, which lands them in the middle of a vicious medical debate. What begins as a patient story evolves into an investigation into the history of Lyme disease dating back to its discovery in 1975. A paper trail of scientific research and buried documents reveals why ticks—and the diseases they carry—have been allowed to quietly spread around the globe.CO-DIRECTORS’ ORIGIN STORYIn 2015, each of us was forced to move home with our families in upstate New York due to Lyme disease. Upon learning we were filmmakers with Lyme, a nurse suggested we connect—so Lindsay wrote Winslow a note that was handed to him the next day. Thrust into the middle of a controversial medical mystery, we used our cameras to understand the disease that upended our lives. Seven years later, The Quiet Epidemic is the result. An estimated 500,000 people are infected with Lyme each year and 10-20% of them remain sick after treatment. Even still, Chronic Lyme is dismissed by mainstream medicine. We hope our film can awaken the public to this threat and re-engage the medical and scientific communities on finding answers for a disease that is as close as our own backyard.FILM DIRECTORSLindsay Keys is a director, producer, cinematographer and photographer based in the desert outside of Los Angeles. She has shot still and motion content for clients ranging from Bernie Sanders to The Whitney Museum. Her photography has been exhibited internationally, published in The New York Times, Time Out Magazine, Interview Magazine, and auctioned at Christie’s. While attending Wesleyan University (‘11), Lindsay’s health began deteriorating with no explanation. Upon getting a diagnosis of Lyme disease in 2015, she began working on The Quiet Epidemic and spent the next seven years dedicated to its completion. This is her first feature film.Winslow Crane-Murdoch is a director, cinematographer and editor based in Portland, OR. Since graduating from Connecticut College in 2013 where he studied film, his work has taken him across the country and overseas. He made an episodic series about student loan debt, hiked and filmed a 3,000 km walk across New Zealand for Outside Television and has shot and directed for large brands and political campaigns. He was diagnosed with Lyme disease in 2015 and began working on The Quiet Epidemic shortly after. This is his first feature film.Vital Plan Herbs:My kids and I experience tremendous benefits from being on Vital Plan Herbs. With the help of Vital Plan I was able to get my kids off of antibiotic treatment. Moreover, the Mitochondrial Support continues to help us detox. If you would like to try Vital Plan please use our discount code for 15% savings. Our code is VERYHAPPY15. Click here to access the Vital Plan Shop by Dr. Bill Rawls. The products we are currently on include Immune Boost Bundle Herbs and Mitochondrial Support.Connect with Liza Online :Liza’s Personal and Group Coaching https://www.veryhappystories.com/workLiza on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lizasveryhappystories/Liza on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/veryhappystorieswithLizaBlas/Subscribe to Liza’s Newsletter www.veryhappystories.comVery Happy Stories is Partners with the LymeLight FoundationThe LymeLight Foundation is a charitable partner in the Lyme community that provides grants to enable eligible children and young adults with Lyme disease to receive proper treatment and medication as well as raising awareness about Lyme disease. LymeLight has awarded grants totalling over $7.7M to more than 1,000 individuals in 49 states. To donate directly toward LymeLight grants which help those struggling to receive treatment > click here to DONATE. To learn more about treatment grants > click here for GRANTSSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
78: The Science-Backed Power of Herbs, an Interview with Dr. Bill Rawls
May 2 2023
78: The Science-Backed Power of Herbs, an Interview with Dr. Bill Rawls
Show us the science! It’s not a surprise that Liza and her family have experienced first had benefits of incorporating natural herbs into their lives. But how do we explain the actual science behind these significant wins? Thankfully, this is where Dr. Bill Rawls steps in. In this episode Dr. Rawls explains how our health is directly tied to the current health of our CELLS. Cellular health is one of the biggest factors in recovery and prevention of disease. Take notes because Dr. Rawls further explains the science behind how herbs fight Lyme disease, as well as other bacteria, viruses, and pathogens. As Liza shares the many changes and physical transformations she has seen in her children from herbal protocols and mitochondria support, Dr. Rawls explains the science behind how and why these transformations happen, including the ability to transition off long-term antibiotics. If you are ready to take control of your healing journey, listen to this empowering episode today.Bill Rawls is an OB-GYN and leading expert in Lyme disease, integrative health, and herbal medicine. In the middle of his successful medical career, Dr. Rawls’ life was interrupted by Lyme disease.As he struggled to overcome it, he explored nearly every treatment possible – from conventional medicine to a range of alternative therapies. In the process, Dr. Rawls discovered a dearth of knowledge about Lyme disease in the medical community, and a shocking amount of controversy and confusion around causes, diagnosis, and treatment that left thousands of patients confused, unsupported, and chronically ill.An avid reader and lifelong student, Dr. Rawls studied all of the research available on Lyme disease, and put everything he learned into practice in his own life. Ultimately, it was a combination of diet, lifestyle, and herbal therapy that resulted in his recovery.In the more than 10 years since, Dr. Rawls has helped thousands of patients find their path to healing from Lyme disease and chronic illness. He is the author of the best-selling book Unlocking Lyme, and the Medical Director of RawlsMD.com and Vital Plan, an online holistic health company and Certified B Corporation®.Vital Plan Herbs:My kids and I experience tremendous benefits from being on Vital Plan Herbs. With the help of Vital Plan I was able to get my kids off of antibiotic treatment. Moreover, the Mitochondrial Support continues to help us detox. If you would like to try Vital Plan please use our discount code for 15% savings. Our code is VERYHAPPY15. Click here to access the Vital Plan Shop by Dr. Bill Rawls. The products we are currently on include Immune Boost Bundle Herbs and Mitochondrial Support.Connect with Liza Online :Liza’s Personal and Group Coaching https://www.veryhappystories.com/workLiza on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lizasveryhappystories/Liza on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/veryhappystorieswithLizaBlas/Subscribe to Liza’s Newsletter www.veryhappystories.comVery Happy Stories is Partners with the LymeLight FoundationThe LymeLight Foundation is a charitable partner in the Lyme community that provides grants to enable eligible children and young adults with Lyme disease to receive proper treatment and medication as well as raising awareness about Lyme disease. LymeLight has awarded grants totalling over $7.7M to more than 1,000 individuals in 49 states. To donate directly toward LymeLight grants which help those struggling to receive treatment > click here to DONATE. To learn more about treatment grants > click here for GRANTS See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
77: There’s Purpose Within Your Suffering, an Interview with Author, Bianca Michele
Apr 18 2023
77: There’s Purpose Within Your Suffering, an Interview with Author, Bianca Michele
What if all our suffering is actually happening for us? That’s the empowering message of Liza’s guest, Bianca Michele. Bianca suffered for six years battling chronic Lyme disease, mold, Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS), as well as Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS), while her Australian doctors misdiagnosed her and called her a ‘mystery case.’When we endure suffering, many of us ask ‘why me’. Today, Bianca shares her story, as well as the many lessons and modalities that helped her find the purpose within her own pain. To heal her body and her complex conditions, Bianca also began healing her nervous system, energy systems and her inner child.Her new book, It Happened for Me, is a #1 new release on Amazon. In it, Bianca shares her best lessons that shaped her empowering mindset, and she reveals a select few in this inspirational episode. While we may find ourselves kicking and screaming through this healing journey, ultimately the events in our lives happen for us. The good news? All the power to overcome is within ourselves. Bianca navigates us through her own healing journey and helps us break through the dark cycles so we can all heal.Meet Liza’s Guest, Bianca MicheleI am an Australian Author, Speaker, The host of Bianca’s holistic way Podcast, Chronic illness Advocate, Health, mindset and reiki practitioner. My mission is to remind others of their innate inner power and the root causes of any imbalances in the mind body and soul. Healing Chronic illness, my inner child, my mindset, healing my nervous system and all energy systems in my body all led me to live a life of abundance and now I want to share that with the world.I suffered 6 years of chronic illness, depression and anxiety, leading me down a path to remember who I was.I then became accredited in Holistic health and wellness, Reiki healing, and Energy psychology. I have also attended many chronic illness conferences and modalities to learn the extent of Lyme, mold, mast cell and Chronic inflammatory response syndrome, to add to my lived experience of healing my own mind, body and spirit.I think it is important to add education and a lived experience to be best able to guide others.I have now worked with many people who have expanded their lives by committing to themselves, some of which have gone from illness to helping others too.Grab Bianca Michele’s New Book, It Happened for Me on Amazon. It is a #1 New Release on Amazon. Get your copy here. Want a free gift from Bianca? THOSE WHO PURCHASE THE BOOK IN THE FIRST WEEK ONLY, WILL RECEIVE A FREE BONUS WITH A FREE BOOKLET OF THE MODALITIES AND A VIDEO OF A RETRAINING EXERCISE!Send the receipt of your AMAZON purchase to biancasholisticway@hotmail.comVital Plan Herbs:My kids and I experience tremendous benefits from being on Vital Plan Herbs. With the help of Vital Plan I was able to get my kids off of antibiotic treatment. Moreover, the Mitochondrial Support continues to help us detox. If you would like to try Vital Plan please use our discount code for 15% savings. Our code is VERYHAPPY15. Click here to access the Vital Plan Shop by Dr. Bill Rawls. The products we are currently on include Immune Boost Bundle Herbs and Mitochondrial Support. Connect with Liza Online :Liza’s Personal and Group Coaching https://www.veryhappystories.com/workLiza on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lizasveryhappystories/Liza on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/veryhappystorieswithLizaBlas/Subscribe to Liza’s Newsletter www.veryhappystories.comVery Happy Stories is Partners with the LymeLight FoundationThe LymeLight Foundation is a charitable partner in the Lyme community that provides grants to enable eligible children and young adults with Lyme disease to receive proper treatment and medication as well as raising awareness about Lyme disease. LymeLight has awarded grants totalling over $7.7M to more than 1,000 individuals in 49 states. To donate directly toward LymeLight grants which help those struggling to receive treatment > click here to DONATE. To learn more about treatment grants > click here for GRANTSSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
76: Everything Your Doctor Won’t Tell You About Autoimmune Illness, with Heather Gray, The Lyme Boss
Apr 5 2023
76: Everything Your Doctor Won’t Tell You About Autoimmune Illness, with Heather Gray, The Lyme Boss
Be prepared to get schooled! Do you want to learn the truth about autoimmune illnesses, including factors your doctor won’t tell you? The Lyme Boss herself, Heather Gray, is dropping knowledge on celiac disease and more including Hashimoto’s, endometriosis, parasites, and heavy metals, just to name a few. More importantly, learn how all these factors affect and co-exist with each other and how trauma and Lyme disease come into play. All the dots get connected in this revealing conversation.Heather Gray is a Functional Diagnostic Nutritionist Practitioner. She found this work after 27 years of undiagnosed Lyme Disease, Celiac Disease, Hashimoto's, and Endometriosis. She now has a practice where she teaches others how to take care of themselves and get the inflammation off their body and out of the brain. She gives you control over your health journey. Heather is commonly known as The Lyme Boss.Heather is a no-BS straight talker and won’t sugar-coat anything here. When it comes to healing, we all must be accountable and that includes life-style changes. This journey is not easy, but Heather motivates us to start exploring change. This interview is a guide to being empowered. Step one? Tune in. Consider this episode your hour-long health and healing consultation with the Lyme Boss herself.About Liza’s GuestHeather Gray is a Functional Diagnostic Nutritionist Practitioner. She found this work after 27 years of undiagnosed Lyme Disease, Celiac Disease, Hashimoto's, and Endometriosis.She was depressed, anxious, and in chronic widespread pain, bloated, constipated, exhausted, and weight gain, to name a few things.She set out on a path to healing. She has now lost over 100bs, her pain has lessened, no more suicidal thoughts, and has all-day energy. She now has a practice where she teaches others how to take care of themselves and get the inflammation off their body and brain. She gives you control over your health journey.www.TheLymeBoss.comhttps://www.instagram.com/heather_gray_lyme_boss/https://www.facebook.com/DiscoveringHealthFDNhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEh1w8d52wkr45ZOeAEWcOgVital Plan Herbs:My kids and I experience tremendous benefits from being on Vital Plan Herbs. With the help of Vital Plan I was able to get my kids off of antibiotic treatment. Moreover, the Mitochondrial Support continues to help us detox. If you would like to try Vital Plan please use our discount code for 15% savings. Our code is VERYHAPPY15. Click here to access the Vital Plan Shop by Dr. Bill Rawls. The products we are currently on include Immune Boost Bundle Herbs and Mitochondrial Support.Connect with Liza Online :Liza’s Personal and Group Coaching https://www.veryhappystories.com/workLiza on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lizasveryhappystories/Liza on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/veryhappystorieswithLizaBlas/Subscribe to Liza’s Newsletter www.veryhappystories.comVery Happy Stories is Partners with the LymeLight FoundationThe LymeLight Foundation is a charitable partner in the Lyme community that provides grants to enable eligible children and young adults with Lyme disease to receive proper treatment and medication as well as raising awareness about Lyme disease. LymeLight has awarded grants totalling over $7.7M to more than 1,000 individuals in 49 states. To donate directly toward LymeLight grants which help those struggling to receive treatment > click here to DONATE. To learn more about treatment grants > click here for GRANTSSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
75: Healing My Own Child from Lyme and PANS – The Interview with My Daughter
Mar 22 2023
75: Healing My Own Child from Lyme and PANS – The Interview with My Daughter
In this special episode, Liza shares details of her daughter’s story and how she healed her daughter (Ava) from Lyme, Tick-Borne Diseases and PANS (Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome) over the course of three years. Through this unique interview, Liza chronicles the many different phases of the journey, which first started with psychiatric presentations including anxiety, OCD and an eating disorder. Together, mother and daughter discuss the many different treatments Ava used to battle her every-changing conditions including chronic fatigue, psychosis, joint pain, and even seizure-like episodes. Some of the treatments they shed light on include partial hospitalization programs, family therapy, antibiotics, whole body hyperthermia, IVIG and herbal protocols.Listen to this story from the lens of the child too, as Ava shares the emotional strain of specific programs and the healing tools that worked best for her – the patient. Together, they share the good, the bad and the ugly. Ultimately, they share their Gratitude and their family’s very happy story.Vital Plan Herbs:In this episode, we testify to our personal benefits of being on Vital Plan Herbs. If you would like to try Vital Plan please use our discount code for 15% savings. Our code is VERYHAPPY15. Click here to access the Vital Plan Shop by Dr. Bill Rawls. The products we are currently on include Immune Boost Bundle Herbs and Mitochondrial Support.Connect with Liza Online:Liza’s Personal and Group Coaching - https://www.veryhappystories.com/workLiza on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lizasveryhappystories/Liza on FaceBook - https://www.facebook.com/veryhappystorieswithLizaBlas/Subscribe to Liza’s Newsletter – www.veryhappystories.comGrateful for our sponsor - Green Valley NutritionHave you heard of all-natural CBD products by Green Valley Nutrition? This company was founded by an entrepreneur who overcame PANDAS. Get 20% off. Click the link below and use the code VERYHAPPY.https://greenvalleynutrition.com/Very Happy Stories is Partners with the LymeLight FoundationThe LymeLight Foundation is a charitable partner in the Lyme community that provides grants to enable eligible children and young adults with Lyme disease to receive proper treatment and medication as well as raising awareness about Lyme disease. LymeLight has awarded grants totaling over $7.7M to more than 1,000 individuals in 49 states. To donate directly toward LymeLight grants which help those struggling to receive treatment > click here to DONATE. To learn more about treatment grants > click here for GRANTSSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
74: Healing Our Kids From Lyme and Mold With Dr. Diane Mueller
Mar 9 2023
74: Healing Our Kids From Lyme and Mold With Dr. Diane Mueller
Healing Our Kids from Lyme and Mold, an Interview with Dr. Diane MuellerYour big questions on Lyme and mold are answered in this episode with Dr. Diane Mueller. Dr. Diane Mueller is a Naturopathic Doctor, author and founder of My Lyme Doc. Dr Mueller also recovered from Lyme disease, Mold illness and IBS. Living with chronic conditions like Lyme Disease and Mold Illness can be a daily battle one that can leave you feeling hopeless and alone, especially if your child is impacted.You or your child may have been misdiagnosed, underdiagnosed, or told that everything is fine when it’s not. It’s a frustrating and overwhelming experience, one that can make you question if you’ll ever find relief. In this episode Dr. Mueller provides answers to so many questions that parents are asking including:When should you test your child for mold illness or Lyme?Should you test at the same time?What are the biggest symptoms we see in children cause it’s not a bullseye rash?How can we determine root causes for illness?What does Lyme treatment look like and what are the expectations when treating a child?What is the process for treating multiple co-infections and mold?Is changing lifestyle a realistic factor for families?How do we heal our children?If you need clarity and a healthy “mindset reset” in your journey, tune into this important episode.About Dr. Diane Mueller:Website: www.MyLymeDoc.comVideo eBook: https://mylymedoc.com/video-book/“It's Not In Your Mind” book on Amazon Connect with Liza Online:Liza’s Personal and Group Coaching - https://www.veryhappystories.com/workLiza on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lizasveryhappystories/Liza on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/veryhappystorieswithLizaBlas/Subscribe to Liza’s Newsletter - www.veryhappystories.comGrateful for our sponsor - Green Valley NutritionHave you heard of all- natural CBD products by Green Valley Nutrition? This company was founded by an entrepreneur who overcame PANDAS. Get 20% off. Click the link below and use the code VERYHAPPY.https://greenvalleynutrition.com/Very Happy Stories is Partners with the LymeLight FoundationThe LymeLight Foundation is a charitable partner in the Lyme communit y that provides grants to enable eligible children and young adults with Lyme disease to receive proper treatment and medication as well as raising awareness about Lyme disease. LymeLight has awarded grants totaling over $7.7M to more than 1,000 individuals in 49 states. To donate directly toward LymeLight grants which help those struggling to receive treatment > click here to DONATE. To learn more about treatment grants >click here for GRANTS.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
73: How To Find Joy when Life Robs You of Joy, with Two Alpha Gals
Feb 25 2023
73: How To Find Joy when Life Robs You of Joy, with Two Alpha Gals
Ever heard of someone being allergic to red meat? Alpha-Gal Syndrome (ASG) is commonly known as the red meat allergy, but it’s much more than that. Alpha-Gal Syndrome is an illness transmitted by a tick where you become allergic to mammal meat and mammal byproducts. Symptoms range from itchiness to vomiting to anaphylaxis. Although there is a simple blood test for Alpha-Gal Syndrome, there is a significant lack in awareness, even in the medical community. This illness mimics Lyme disease and on average takes seven years to get properly diagnosed. What’s more, it affects your entire way of life, as mammal byproducts are often found in EVERYTHING.This empowering conversation addresses acceptance and grief and how to experience joy in life despite feeling robbed of the joy in your life. In this episode, Liza speaks with Two Alpha Gals, Debbie and Candice. After years of physical pain, serious GI issues and ongoing mystery illness, both gals were diagnosed with Alpha-Gal Syndrome. Learn how these Two Alpha Gals (who are chefs and foodies) found their way to empowerment through the process of grief, acceptance and embracing their newfound lifestyle. This is a feel-good, inspirational episode and a Very Happy Story. Connect with Two Alpha GalsCandice Matthis and Debbie Nichols started blogging as Two Alpha Gals after they were diagnosed with alpha-gal syndrome in 2018 and 2019. Since then, they’ve been sharing tips and tricks on navigating life while living with the condition they contracted from ticks that makes them allergic to mammal meat and mammal byproducts. With appearances in The Atlantic and on The Today Show, The Skimm, Tick Boot Camp, and many other national and international podcasts and publications, Candice and Debbie continue to raise awareness of what it’s like to live with alpha-gal syndrome without sacrificing joy.Both women live with their families and a ridiculous number of pets in the New River Valley of Virginia where they love to enjoy the beautiful outdoors.https://www.twoalphagals.com/https://www.instagram.com/twoalphagals/Testing for Alpha-Gal Syndrome:A simple blood test can check for Alpha-Gal Syndrome. Ask your PCP or allergist to do a simple blood test. The 2023 diagnosis code to test for alpha-Gal syndrome is: ICD-10-CM Z91.014.Connect with Liza Online:Liza’s Personal and Group Coaching - https://www.veryhappystories.com/workLiza on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lizasveryhappystories/Liza on FaceBook - https://www.facebook.com/veryhappystorieswithLizaBlas/Subscribe to Liza’s Newsletter – www.veryhappystories.comGrateful for our sponsor - Green Valley NutritionHave you heard of all-natural CBD products by Green Valley Nutrition? This company was founded by an entrepreneur who overcame PANDAS. Get 20% off. Click the link below and use the code VERYHAPPY.https://greenvalleynutrition.com/Very Happy Stories is Partners with the LymeLight FoundationThe LymeLight Foundation is a charitable partner in the Lyme community that provides grants to enable eligible children and young adults with Lyme disease to receive proper treatment and medication as well as raising awareness about Lyme disease. LymeLight has awarded grants totaling over $7.7M to more than 1,000 individuals in 49 states. To donate directly toward LymeLight grants which help those struggling to receive treatment > click here to DONATE. To learn more about treatment grants > click here for GRANTS See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
72: The Real Secret to Healing, with the Healing Dudes
Feb 8 2023
72: The Real Secret to Healing, with the Healing Dudes
How do some people recover from Lyme or chronic illness faster than others? What are the tactics to get to remission? What is the recipe? The answers are in this episode. Liza interviews Josh and Joe, co-founders of The Healing Dudes, a platform dedicated to promoting mind-body healing for individuals struggling with chronic illness. With a passion for empowering people to take control of their health, Josh and Joe offer 30-day boot camps and one-on-one guidance to help individuals on their journey to healing. Through their own personal experiences, Josh and Joe aim to inspire and support others in their quest for wellness. Learn the practical tactics to accelerate your healing. You’ll also hear the personal stories of Josh and Joe and how they beat Lyme and mental health struggles, even though relapsing episodes. Push past your personal limitations and do it in community because at the end of the day, we heal ourselves. Connect with the Healing DudesJosh and Joe are the co-founders of The Healing Dudes, a platform dedicated to promoting mind-body healing for individuals struggling with chronic illness. With a passion for empowering people to take control of their health, they offer 30-day boot camps and one-on-one guidance to help individuals on their journey to healing. Through their own personal experiences, Josh and Joe aim to inspire and support others in their quest for wellness.https://www.instagram.com/thehealingdudes/Connect with Liza Online:Liza’s Personal and Group Coaching - https://www.veryhappystories.com/workLiza on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lizasveryhappystories/Liza on FaceBook - https://www.facebook.com/veryhappystorieswithLizaBlas/Subscribe to Liza’s Newsletter – www.veryhappystories.comGrateful for our sponsor - Green Valley NutritionHave you heard of all-natural CBD products by Green Valley Nutrition? This company was founded by an entrepreneur who overcame PANDAS. Get 20% off. Click the link below and use the code VERYHAPPY.https://greenvalleynutrition.com/Very Happy Stories is Partners with the LymeLight FoundationThe LymeLight Foundation is a charitable partner in the Lyme community that provides grants to enable eligible children and young adults with Lyme disease to receive proper treatment and medication as well as raising awareness about Lyme disease. LymeLight has awarded grants totaling over $7.7M to more than 1,000 individuals in 49 states. To donate directly toward LymeLight grants which help those struggling to receive treatment > click here to DONATE. To learn more about treatment grants > click here for GRANTSSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
71: Untigering, Unschooling and Peaceful Parenting with Iris Chen
Jan 26 2023
71: Untigering, Unschooling and Peaceful Parenting with Iris Chen
Who’s ready for some peace in your parenting world? Liza’s guest is Iris Chen, author of Untigering: Peaceful Parenting for the Deconstructing Tiger Parent. Iris Chen is a peaceful parenting advocate, unschooler, and founder of the Untigering movement. She started out as an authoritarian tiger mom whose goal was to raise obedient and high-achieving children. When her attempts to control and mold them only led to constant tantrums and never-ending conflict, she knew something needed to change… and it wasn’t her children. Through her writing and speaking, Iris now shares her journey of healing and shifting from power-over to power-with in her relationship with her children. Her mission is to inspire and support others to make the shift, especially among Asian communities.In this episode, Liza and Iris unpack the healing benefits of Peaceful Parenting, Unschooling and the transformational process involved in healing ourselves through our parenting journeys. Untigering is a movement that strengthens the foundation of families today. Whether your family is healing or seeking more space, more connection, more empowerment, listen to this inspiring episode and very happy story.Connect with Liza’s guest, Iris Chenuntigering@gmail.comwww.untigering.comhttps://www.facebook.com/untigeringhttps://www.instagram.com/untigering/https://twitter.com/untigeringConnect with Liza Online:Liza’s Personal and Group Coaching - https://www.veryhappystories.com/workLiza on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lizasveryhappystories/Liza on FaceBook - https://www.facebook.com/veryhappystorieswithLizaBlas/Subscribe to Liza’s Newsletter – www.veryhappystories.comGrateful for our sponsor - Green Valley NutritionHave you heard of all-natural CBD products by Green Valley Nutrition? This company was founded by an entrepreneur who overcame PANDAS. Get 20% off. Click the link below and use the code VERYHAPPY.https://greenvalleynutrition.com/Very Happy Stories is Partners with the LymeLight FoundationThe LymeLight Foundation is a charitable partner in the Lyme community that provides grants to enable eligible children and young adults with Lyme disease to receive proper treatment and medication as well as raising awareness about Lyme disease. LymeLight has awarded grants totaling over $7.7M to more than 1,000 individuals in 49 states. To donate directly toward LymeLight grants which help those struggling to receive treatment > click here to DONATE. To learn more about treatment grants > click here for GRANTSSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
70: How to Heal Our Disconnected Kids with Dr. Robert Melillo
Jan 12 2023
70: How to Heal Our Disconnected Kids with Dr. Robert Melillo
Fact...Most doctors don’t know how to heal our children. They may offer relief from symptoms, prescribe a medication and/or help boost our child’s deficiencies. But very few experts can tell you why your child has a disorder and how to heal from it. Today, Liza shares answers. She interviews Dr. Robert Melillo who reveals why our children present with so many disorders and how we can help them recover from brain imbalances and the many disconnections happening in the brain.DR. ROBERT MELILLO is one of the most respected specialists in childhood neurological disorders in the world. Dr. Robert Melillo has been helping children and adults overcome learning disabilities for over 30 years. His areas of expertise include autism spectrum disorders, PDD/NOS, ADD/ADHD, OCD, dyslexia, Asperger’s, Tourette’s, bipolar disorder, and other mental, attention, behavioral and learning disorders. He is also an expert in diet, nutrition, and neuroimmune disorders in children and adults.This is an important episode if you want to understand why your children are struggling and how you can help them from a foundational level – not just a band-aid remedy. Best of all, Dr. Melillo presents his research and findings in ways that we can truly comprehend. There is hope mama! Dr. Melillo will help you connect all the dots. Connect with Liza’s Guest:www.drrobertmelillo.comDr. Robert Melillo is one of the world’s most sought after and respected experts in Developmental Functional Neurology, Brain Imbalances, hemispheric integration and the correction of most neurobehavioral disorders and learning disabilities. In 2006, he created Brain Balance Achievement Centers which has approximately 150 centers and has helped tens of thousands of families. He is a prolific author and brain researcher and coauthored approximately 20 chapters in other texts on various subjects related to Dyslexia, Attention, Frontal Lobe Development and approximately 50 peer reviewed papers. In addition, Dr. Melillo has also written 5 best-selling books including his best-known Disconnected Kids which has been translated into 10 languages. He has presented at numerous scientific and clinical conferences around the world and has taught his own course in a post graduate level for over 20 years as an Associate Professor of Developmental Disabilities at National University of Health Sciences. Dr. Melillo has multiple graduate degrees in Chiropractic, Neurology, Neuroscience and Clinical Rehabilitation Neuropsychology. He has now created the Melillo Center for Developing Minds and see’s patients in private practice all over the globe both adults and children.Follow Dr. Melillo on InstagramConnect with Liza Online:Liza’s Personal and Group Coaching - https://www.veryhappystories.com/workLiza on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lizasveryhappystories/Liza on FaceBook - https://www.facebook.com/veryhappystorieswithLizaBlas/Subscribe to Liza’s Newsletter – www.veryhappystories.comGrateful for our sponsor - Green Valley NutritionHave you heard of all-natural CBD products by Green Valley Nutrition? This company was founded by an entrepreneur who overcame PANDAS. Get 20% off. Click the link below and use the code VERYHAPPY.https://greenvalleynutrition.com/Very Happy Stories is Partners with the LymeLight FoundationThe LymeLight Foundation is a charitable partner in the Lyme community that provides grants to enable eligible children and young adults with Lyme disease to receive proper treatment and medication as well as raising awareness about Lyme disease. LymeLight has awarded grants totaling over $7.7M to more than 1,000 individuals in 49 states. To donate directly toward LymeLight grants which help those struggling to receive treatment > click here to DONATE. To learn more about treatment grants > click here for GRANTS.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
69: Reclaim Your Life! A Roadmap to Break Free from Self-Sabotaging and Limiting Behaviors
Dec 21 2022
69: Reclaim Your Life! A Roadmap to Break Free from Self-Sabotaging and Limiting Behaviors
Do you ever feel like your life is snowballing into a bigger disaster? Many of us are battling chronic fatigue, lack of sleep and high levels of stress. But how do you get your life back? Today Liza interviews Ryan Syverson, a certified Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® Practitioner who specializes in complex, chronic illnesses like Fibromyalgia, Lyme Disease, and Mold illness. After losing his health in 2010 to fibromyalgia, mold and Lyme disease, which led to losing his home and filing bankruptcy, Ryan knew something had to change. He embarked on a quest to find the answers and was able to recover his health and finally break free from the depression and anxiety that haunted him for 30 plus years. In this episode, Ryan shares the roadmap to reclaiming your life. Moreover, he dives into the science behind emotional healing and nervous system regulation. He also goes over the five different personalities that make us vulnerable to higher levels of stress. If you feel like the black cloud keeps hanging over you and you just can’t catch a break, listen to this empowering episode. Regain your energy and break free from self-sabotaging & limiting behaviors. This episode will launch you into the new year with a more empowerment mindset.About Liza’s Guest:Ryan Syverson is a certified Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® Practitioner, certified Wellness Code Academy® Coach, and a certified Whole Psychology Method™ Coach who specializes in complex, chronic illnesses like Fibromyalgia, Lyme Disease, and Mold illness. After losing his health in 2010 to fibromyalgia, mold and Lyme disease, which led to losing his home and filing bankruptcy, Ryan new something had to change. He embarked on a quest to find the answers and was able to recover his health and finally break free from the depression and anxiety that haunted him for 30+ years. Along his journey he discovered his unique gift and passion for helping others.This led to the creation Freedom from Fatigue & Pain, a transformational health coaching program that empowers and guides clients on how to reclaim their energy, overcome their pain, and break free from self-sabotaging & limiting behaviors that have been keeping them stuck. Ryan is the owner and head coach at SubLyme Life, where he works with clients in a group/1:1 hybrid setting. When he’s not geeking out on health or working with clients, you’ll likely find him out with his wife enjoying some great food, outdoor adventuring, in the gym or on the golf course losing money to his buddies.The best place to find, Ryan, is on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/ryan__syverson/or Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100010668315673or you can check out his website www.yoursublymelife.comConnect with Liza Online:*Sign up for Liza’s next Mentoring Support Group. Starts 1/9. Registration Open. Click Here.Liza’s Personal and Group Coaching - https://www.veryhappystories.com/workLiza on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lizasveryhappystories/Liza on FaceBook - https://www.facebook.com/veryhappystorieswithLizaBlas/Subscribe to Liza’s Newsletter – www.veryhappystories.comLiza’s Favorites:Grateful for our sponsor - Green Valley NutritionHave you heard of all-natural CBD products by Green Valley Nutrition? This company was founded by an entrepreneur who overcame PANDAS. Get 20% off. Click the link below and use the code VERYHAPPY.https://greenvalleynutrition.com/ Very Happy Stories is Partners with the LymeLight FoundationThe LymeLight Foundation is a charitable partner in the Lyme community that provides grants to enable eligible children and young adults with Lyme disease to receive proper treatment and medication as well as raising awareness about Lyme disease. LymeLight has awarded grants totaling over $7.7M to more than 1,000 individuals in 49 states. To donate directly toward LymeLight grants which help those struggling to receive treatment > click here to DONATE. To learn more about treatment grants > click here for GRANTS.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
68: Bacterial Infections Cause Psychiatric Conditions in Children. Just How Common Is this?
Dec 7 2022
68: Bacterial Infections Cause Psychiatric Conditions in Children. Just How Common Is this?
Did you know that many psychiatric illnesses in children stem from bacterial infections? Many doctors we see on the frontlines are unaware of these stealth infections so children can go undiagnosed for quite a while. It’s not uncommon for these children to enter treatment programs for conditions such as suicidal ideation, OCD and eating disorders. The stealth infections causing these psychiatric conditions include Lyme disease, Babesia, Mycoplasma and Bartonella just to name a few. In this episode, Liza interviews Dr. Rosalie Greenberg, Board-Certified Adult, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, known for her expertise in the diagnosis and management of complex psychiatric problems in children.Dr. Greenberg shares stories of children under her care who have experienced improvement through the diagnosis and treatment of these underlying medical conditions. She discusses the psychiatric manifestations of these infections, the type of testing needed and the complexities of some cases, including situations of a congenital load where mothers have also been diagnosed with the same infections. This is an important episode to listen to if you are dealing with mental health issues in your family or know someone who is. There are real connections between psychiatric disorders and stealth bacterial infections. Awareness is critical. Liza and Dr. Greenberg unpack all of it. Listen to this episode.Liza’s Guest:Dr. Rosalie Greenberg is a Board-Certified Adult, Child, and Adolescent Psychiatrist, known for her expertise in the diagnosis and management of complex psychiatric problems in children, and pediatric psychopharmacology.Dr. Greenberg received her MD from Columbia University-College of Physicians and Surgeons, where she also completed her training in adult psychiatry, as well as a fellowship in child psychiatry, serving as chief resident. She subsequently served for years on the teaching faculty at Columbia.   A firm believer in the power of education, Dr. Greenberg is an author, researcher, lecturer, co-producer of an educational film, and creator and host of an award-winning cable TV show, all related to children's health. These various activities have been geared to both medical professionals and the lay public, including presentations at both national and international conferences. Dr. Greenberg brings her 40+ years of experience to topics that range from adolescent suicide and pediatric bipolar disorder as well as the many psychological aspects attributed to Lyme disease. Working in New Jersey, where Lyme disease is endemic, she found a sizeable number of the children she evaluated, tested positive for tick-borne illness, most of whom never had a known tick bite. For the past few years, she has focused on the psychiatric manifestations of infectious diseases, especially, tick-borne illnesses in children and adolescents.Dr. Greenberg maintains a private practice in Summit, New Jersey.https://www.rosaliegreenbergmd.com/Connect with Liza Online:Liza’s Personal and Group Coaching - https://www.veryhappystories.com/workLiza on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lizasveryhappystories/Liza on FaceBook - https://www.facebook.com/veryhappystorieswithLizaBlas/Subscribe to Liza’s Newsletter – www.veryhappystories.comLiza’s Favorites:Grateful for our sponsor - Green Valley NutritionHave you heard of all-natural CBD products by Green Valley Nutrition? This company was founded by an entrepreneur who overcame PANDAS. Get 20% off. Click the link below and use the code VERYHAPPY.https://greenvalleynutrition.com/Very Happy Stories is Partners with the LymeLight FoundationThe LymeLight Foundation is a charitable partner in the Lyme community that provides grants to enable eligible children and young adults with Lyme disease to receive proper treatment and medication as well as raising awareness about Lyme disease. LymeLight has awarded grants totalling over $7.7M to more than 1,000 individuals in 49 states. To donate directly toward LymeLight grants which help those struggling to receive treatment > click here to DONATE. To learn more about treatment grants > click here for GRANTSSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
67: How One Man Overcame Childhood PANS/PANDAS and Now Helps Others
Nov 23 2022
67: How One Man Overcame Childhood PANS/PANDAS and Now Helps Others
What is the one thing all mothers want to know? It’s this... Will my child ever heal? The answer is YES. Today, Liza interviews Ethan Pompeo, Founder of Green Valley Nutrition, a top-selling CBD oil brand.Ethan shares how his life was suddenly interrupted by PANS/PANDAS when he was thirteen. He suffered from an onset of tics, as well as OCD. Like most children, the journey for a diagnosis and treatment seemed endless and frustrating. There was no magic pill that healed him. However, Ethan did overcome this complex condition and shares the practices beyond medication that helped him including foundational changes like a morning routine, proper nutrition, passion and hobbies, weight lifting, and CBD. Ethan’s passion for his community and his products continue to heal him long term.Today it is estimated that 1 in 200 children in the U.S. alone experience PANDAS/PANS. You are not alone. Ethan’s story will give you the inspiration and validation that you are looking for in this journey. Healing is possible and our children are here to change the world.Connect with Liza’s Guest:https://greenvalleynutrition.com/Connect with Liza Online:Liza’s Personal and Group Coaching - https://www.veryhappystories.com/workLiza on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lizasveryhappystories/Liza on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/veryhappystorieswithLizaBlas/Subscribe to Liza’s Newsletter – www.veryhappystories.comLiza’s Favorites:Grateful for our sponsor - Green Valley NutritionHave you heard of all-natural CBD products by Green Valley Nutrition? This company was founded by an entrepreneur who overcame PANDAS. Get 20% off. Click the link below and use the code VERYHAPPY.https://greenvalleynutrition.com/Very Happy Stories is Partners with the LymeLight FoundationThe LymeLight Foundation is a charitable partner in the Lyme community that provides grants to enable eligible children and young adults with Lyme disease to receive proper treatment and medication as well as raising awareness about Lyme disease. LymeLight has awarded grants totaling over $7.7M to more than 1,000 individuals in 49 states. To donate directly toward LymeLight grants, which help those struggling to receive treatment > click here to DONATE. To learn more about treatment grants > click here for GRANTS.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
66: Why Is My Child Struggling Badly ? Dr. Jaban Moore Discusses Why Children Are Vulnerable and is Redefining Wellness
Nov 9 2022
66: Why Is My Child Struggling Badly ? Dr. Jaban Moore Discusses Why Children Are Vulnerable and is Redefining Wellness
Why are some children chronically ill? What’s happening? In this episode, Liza gets to the root of these topics with Dr. Jaban Moore, Doctor of Chiropractic. Dr. Jaban and his practice, The Redefining Wellness Center, are dedicated to helping clients and children discover the root causes of their chronic symptoms. He specializes in Lyme disease, Lyme co-infections, PANS/PANDAS, autism, parasitic infections, environmental toxicities, and mitochondrial support.In order to understand why our children are struggling, we actually have to go back and examine ourselves, the mothers. What are we eating? What are we drinking? How would you describe your toxic load before having kids? Dr. Jaban stresses the importance of creating a safe environment for our children, not just in terms of toxicities, but also within our families and homes. We need to prioritize feeling safe in our homes and in our bodies.Dr. Jaban also outlines an overall roadmap he utilizes in healing children from root causes including Lyme, PANS, mold and metals. It’s understandable that most parents are urgently looking for medicine or pills to eliminate the pain quickly. However, Dr. Jaban discusses why his approach works in phases and shares the type of results we can expect.If your family is affected by mental health struggles, mold, Lyme, PANS, autism, this is an important episode to hear.More about Liza’s Guest:Dr. Jaban Moore is a Doctor of Chiropractic located in Kansas City, MO, who works virtually with clients through functional medicine protocols to assist them in overcoming chronic health conditions and symptoms. At age 25, he went from being an award-winning college athlete to not being able to get out of bed. He sought out countless doctors and appointments looking for answers to his debilitating symptoms, but doctors only gave him “band-aid” solutions that did not resolve his problems.He was later diagnosed with Lyme disease. Once he overcame this complex infection, he dedicated his practice, The Redefining Wellness Center, to helping clients discover the root causes of their chronic symptoms. Dr. Moore specializes in Lyme disease, Lyme co-infections, PANS/PANDAS, autism, parasitic infections, environmental toxicities, and mitochondrial support.Dr. Moore and his team at The Redefining Wellness Center see clients virtually. Visit his website, where you can gain access to education, live videos, and free programs. Additionally, you may book a free discovery call if you are interested in working with Dr. Moore.Connect with Liza Online:Mentoring Support Group-https://www.veryhappystories.com/_files/ugd/2fe795_d773d8903f394702aac09ff7d6c3170c.pdfLiza’s Personal and Group Coaching - https://www.veryhappystories.com/workLiza on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lizasveryhappystories/Liza on FaceBook - https://www.facebook.com/veryhappystorieswithLizaBlas/Subscribe to Liza’s Newsletter - http://www.veryhappystories.com/Grateful for our sponsor - Green Valley NutritionHave you heard of all-natural CBD products by Green Valley Nutrition? This company was founded by an entrepreneur who overcame PANDAS. Get 20% off. Click the link below and use the code VERYHAPPY.Very Happy Stories is Partners with the LymeLight FoundationThe LymeLight Foundation is a charitable partner in the Lyme community that provides grants to enable eligible children and young adults with Lyme disease to receive proper treatment and medication as well as raising awareness about Lyme disease. LymeLight has awarded grants totaling over $7.7M to more than 1,000 individuals in 49 states. To donate directly toward LymeLight grants which help those struggling to receive treatment >click here to DONATE. To learn more about treatment grants >click here for GRANTS.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
65: How Do You Know When Your Child’s Disorder Is More Than Just Neurodiversity?
Nov 1 2022
65: How Do You Know When Your Child’s Disorder Is More Than Just Neurodiversity?
How do you know when your child’s condition is more than their learning disabilities and beyond the umbrella of neurodiversity? Liza’s guest today is CC Davis. CC is a certified wellness and mindset coach. She is passionate about helping other moms and she learned the most from her number one client – Herself.CC’s story is much like other moms in our complex community. While her daughter was diagnosed with several learning disabilities under the neurodivergent umbrella, improvements were not being made. In fact, her daughter’s condition worsened. It was the help of other mothers along the way that continued to bring CC the hope and awareness she needed. CC made it out of the darkness and is living an empowered parenting life. In this interview CC shares her daughter’s story and provides valuable mindset tools and practical advice you can use right now to help you start shifting out of negativity and into empowerment. This conversation is all about peeling away those tough onion layers and implementing the tools that create lasting change, not just for us, but for our kids who are healing. We discuss mindfulness, accountability, affirmations and manifesting an empowered life. Get out of survival mode and listen today.More about Liza’s Guest:CC Davis is a certified wellness & mindset coach who is passionate about helping other moms restore their bodies, minds, and spirits. After struggling for many years, CC cured her own chronic pain and transformed into her most energetic, strongest self. CC’s Resilience Coaching is for any woman who wants more from life but might just need a little encouragement and support to get there.  CC is a mom to 3 amazing kids. While she rarely shares specifics about her kids, CC openly shares her own journey of a struggling mom facing challenges and crises beyond what she’s ever felt capable of handling. Made To Be Their Mom was born from a reminder by another special needs mom on a particularly hard day when CC was lost, exhausted, scared, and totally overwhelmed. Now CC is writing a book entitled Made To Be Their Mom: Affirmations for Hope & Resilience. She’s especially passionate about connecting with and supporting mamas dealing with any and all of the following: PANS/PANDAS, autism/PDA, ADHD, mold illness & remediation, OCD, school avoidance, unschooling, sleep issues. In addition to coaching, CC owns and operates Corporate Cakes alongside her husband. She credits her many, many mindset tools and consistent focus on radical self-care with staying sane and grounded during all of the above.  https://www.instagram.com/soulshinemom/Connect with Liza Online:Mentoring Support Group - https://www.veryhappystories.com/_files/ugd/2fe795_d773d8903f394702aac09ff7d6c3170c.pdfLiza’s Personal and Group Coaching - https://www.veryhappystories.com/workLiza on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lizasveryhappystories/Liza on FaceBook - https://www.facebook.com/veryhappystorieswithLizaBlas/Subscribe to Liza’s Newsletter – www.veryhappystories.comLiza’s Favorites:Grateful for our sponsor - Green Valley NutritionHave you heard of all-natural CBD products by Green Valley Nutrition? This company was founded by an entrepreneur who overcame PANDAS. Get 20% off. Click the link below and use the code VERYHAPPY.https://greenvalleynutrition.com/Very Happy Stories is Partners with the LymeLight FoundationThe LymeLight Foundation is a charitable partner in the Lyme community that provides grants to enable eligible children and young adults with Lyme disease to receive proper treatment and medication as well as raising awareness about Lyme disease. LymeLight has awarded grants totaling over $7.7M to more than 1,000 individuals in 49 states. To donate directly toward LymeLight grants which help those struggling to receive treatment > click here to DONATE. To learn more about treatment grants > click here for GRANTS.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
64: OCD, PANS and IVIG – What You Need To Know
Oct 26 2022
64: OCD, PANS and IVIG – What You Need To Know
In this episode Liza interviews Katelyn Holthus, an early childhood educator and mother of two.When Katelyn’s daughter, Lisa, experienced a sudden onset of panic and OCD, her pediatrician recommended therapy for the anxiety. Katelyn didn’t buy it. Hear Katelyn’s story and learn about the treatment that helped her daughter - Intravenous Immunoglobulin (IVIG) therapy. Liza and Katelyn also discuss the reality of being affected by the trauma of this complex illness and the dynamics that affect the entire family. Good news is, Katelyn is in a much healthier mindset and is more empowered than before. Learn how she got here!Connect with Liza Online:Mentoring Support Group - https://www.veryhappystories.com/_files/ugd/2fe795_c95290ce2b404575ba75bbfdd7d759b2.pdfLiza’s Personal and Group Coaching - https://www.veryhappystories.com/workLiza on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lizasveryhappystories/Liza on FaceBook - https://www.facebook.com/veryhappystorieswithLizaBlas/Subscribe to Liza’s Newsletter – www.veryhappystories.comLiza’s Favorites:Grateful for our sponsor - Green Valley NutritionHave you heard of all-natural CBD products by Green Valley Nutrition? This company was founded by an entrepreneur who overcame PANDAS. Get 20% off. Click the link below and use the code VERYHAPPY.https://greenvalleynutrition.com/Very Happy Stories is Partners with the LymeLight FoundationThe LymeLight Foundation is a charitable partner in the Lyme community that provides grants to enable eligible children and young adults with Lyme disease to receive proper treatment and medication as well as raising awareness about Lyme disease. LymeLight has awarded grants totaling over $7.7M to more than 1,000 individuals in 49 states. To donate directly toward LymeLight grants which help those struggling to receive treatment > click here to DONATE. To learn more about treatment grants > click here for GRANTS.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
63: How to Empower Our Teens to Wellness, A Caregiver's Story with Jessica Snajder of Partner in Lyme
Oct 17 2022
63: How to Empower Our Teens to Wellness, A Caregiver's Story with Jessica Snajder of Partner in Lyme
Navigating illness (mental or physical) with our teenagers and young adults is a whole different ballgame. We need to empower them, yet at the same time we are still the caretaker. A lot of our work is behind the scenes and our role is vital. Knowing who is the decision-maker can also be tricky.Jessica Snajder makes this process look easy. In this episode, Jessica shares the story of how she empowered her daughter Grace through the diagnosis and different treatments in her daughter’s Lyme journey. Often times, a healing journey can create conflict between family members. Jessica’s relationship with her daughter was strengthened. If you are navigating a challenge with your teenager or young adult, tune in to this inspiring episode.More about Liza’s Guest:Jessica Snajder is the founder and executive director of Partner in Lyme, a Connecticut based nonprofit whose mission is to carry the burden of Lyme. Partner in Lyme came about as a way to make something positive out of her daughter’s experience with Lyme disease. Because she could not find the silver lining in Lyme, she set out to make one and has provided 25 people with financial assistance to afford treatment and has counselled countless people in what to do when bit by a tick, how to test ticks, and how to connect with local nonprofits. This work is heartbreakingly meaningful.Recently diagnosed with Lyme disease herself, Jessica is navigating her way through the process of healing by focusing on the foundations of health. Her own diagnosis has given Jessica a greater insight into the struggle so many with Lyme face and a greater empathy for all her daughter has endured. With her husband, two daughters, and her goldendoodle Crosby, she is creating a life that she never imagined, but is deeply appreciate of. Jessica Snajder, FounderExecutive DirectorPartner in Lyme, Inc.(203)650-7380501(c)(3) charitable organization EIN 84-4473388All donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law. Please consult a taxadvisor.https://www.partnerinlyme.org/https://www.instagram.com/partnerinlyme/https://www.facebook.com/partnerinlyme/Liza’s Favorites:Grateful for our sponsor - Green Valley NutritionHave you heard of all-natural CBD products by Green Valley Nutrition? This company was founded by an entrepreneur who overcame PANDAS. Get 20% off. Click the link below and use the code VERYHAPPY.https://greenvalleynutrition.com/Very Happy Stories is Partners with the LymeLight FoundationThe LymeLight Foundation is a charitable partner in the Lyme community that provides grants to enable eligible children and young adults with Lyme disease to receive proper treatment and medication as well as raising awareness about Lyme disease. LymeLight has awarded grants totaling over $7.7M to more than 1,000 individuals in 49 states. To donate directly toward LymeLight grants which help those struggling to receive treatment > click here to DONATE. To learn more about treatment grants > click here for GRANTS.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
62: Treating Lyme Can Be A Family Affair. Learn How an Entire Family Treated Lyme, Coinfections and PANS Overseas
Oct 17 2022
62: Treating Lyme Can Be A Family Affair. Learn How an Entire Family Treated Lyme, Coinfections and PANS Overseas
Treating Lyme is challenging. How about treating three children, your husband and yourself? This is exactly what Liza’s guest lived through. Carly Taylor is a mother of three from New Zealand. Her entire family traveled to another country for months to receive the treatments they so desperately needed. Learn how Carly used her gut instincts to navigate this complex journey. She also offers useful advice when dealing with the emotional dysregulation that comes with these neurological conditions. Carly will validate you and inspire you. You won’t want to miss this.Reach Carly through Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ourpandasandpansjourney/and their website https://www.ourpandasandpansjourney.co.nz/Want to learn more? Click the links below…Liza’s Personal and Group Coaching - https://www.veryhappystories.com/workLiza on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lizasveryhappystories/Liza on FaceBook - https://www.facebook.com/veryhappystorieswithLizaBlas/Subscribe to Liza’s Newsletter – www.veryhappystories.comLiza’s Favorites:Grateful for our sponsor - Green Valley NutritionHave you heard of all-natural CBD products by Green Valley Nutrition? This company was founded by an entrepreneur who overcame PANDAS. Get 20% off. Click the link below and use the code VERYHAPPY.https://greenvalleynutrition.com/Very Happy Stories is Partners with the LymeLight FoundationThe LymeLight Foundation is a charitable partner in the Lyme community that provides grants to enable eligible children and young adults with Lyme disease to receive proper treatment and medication as well as raising awareness about Lyme disease. LymeLight has awarded grants totalling over $7.7M to more than 1,000 individuals in 49 states. To donate directly toward LymeLight grants which help those struggling to receive treatment > click here to DONATE. To learn more about treatment grants > click here for GRANTS. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
61: Can You Be Accountable for the Craziness in Your Home? This Question Offended Me and Shockingly Helped Me Heal
Oct 17 2022
61: Can You Be Accountable for the Craziness in Your Home? This Question Offended Me and Shockingly Helped Me Heal
This episode kicks off a brand-new season of Very Happy Stories and in this solo episode Liza recaps her personal story. Liza’s family has been impacted by neurodiversity, anxiety, psychiatric issues and even Lyme disease and PANS. Medical treatment was different for both her kids and family life was out of control for a long time. Today, Liza lives in more harmony, and she shares the method that helped her make this pivotal shift. It’s all about accountability. Learn how to put accountability into practice so that you can start experiencing less frustration and more balance. Start creating a new dynamic in your own family today too. Tune in and Happy Day.Connect with Liza Online:Liza’s Personal and Group Coaching - https://www.veryhappystories.com/workLiza on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lizasveryhappystories/Liza on FaceBook - https://www.facebook.com/veryhappystorieswithLizaBlas/Subscribe to Liza’s Newsletter – www.veryhappystories.comGrateful for our sponsor - Green Valley NutritionHave you heard of all-natural CBD products by Green Valley Nutrition? This company was founded by an entrepreneur who overcame PANDAS. Get 20% off. Click the link below and use the code VERYHAPPY.https://greenvalleynutrition.com/Very Happy Stories is Partners with the LymeLight FoundationThe LymeLight Foundation is a charitable partner in the Lyme community that provides grants to enable eligible children and young adults with Lyme disease to receive proper treatment and medication as well as raising awareness about Lyme disease. LymeLight has awarded grants totaling over $7.7M to more than 1,000 individuals in 49 states. To donate directly toward LymeLight grants which help those struggling to receive treatment > click here to DONATE. To learn more about treatment grants > click here for GRANTS.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.