The Made to Heal Show with Dr. Kasey Holland

From Misdiagnosis to Mission: Better Lyme Testing with Nicole Bell

In this episode, Dr. Kasey Holland sits down with Nicole Bell — CEO of Galaxy Diagnostics, MIT-trained engineer, and author of the bestselling memoir What Lurks in the Woods — to discuss why current Lyme disease testing is failing patients, what direct detection testing means for the future of diagnosis, and how Nicole turned her family's devastating experience into a mission to change the standard of care for tick-borne illness. About Nicole Bell Nicole Bell is the CEO of Galaxy Diagnostics and author of What Lurks in the Woods, a raw and powerful memoir detailing her family's journey with undiagnosed tick-borne illness. She holds degrees from MIT and Duke University and has an extensive background in medical diagnostics and device development. After losing her husband Russ to complications from undiagnosed Lyme disease, Bartonella, and Babesia, Nicole dedicated her career to ensuring no family has to go through what hers did. What We Cover * Nicole's personal story: how her husband went from misdiagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's to finally receiving a Lyme disease diagnosis — 15 months too late * Why standard antibody testing (Western blot) fails so many patients — and the science behind why * The critical window: waiting just 30 days after a tick bite more than doubles your risk of developing chronic symptoms * What "direct detection" testing means and why it's a game-changer for Lyme diagnosis * Galaxy Diagnostics' urine antigen test for Borrelia and high-sensitivity blood-based tests for Bartonella and Babesia * Why Lyme isn't just one infection — co-infections like Bartonella and Babesia require completely different treatments * Digital PCR: how Galaxy's technology finds the "needle in a haystack" of low-abundance pathogens * Provocation methods (sauna, exercise, herbal protocols) — do they improve test sensitivity? * Why patients with brain fog shouldn't have to navigate complex testing decisions alone * The future: Galaxy's path toward FDA clearance and making direct detection the new standard of care Key Takeaways * Don't trust a negative Western blot alone. Antibody tests miss early infection, immune-suppressed patients, and chronic cases. Demand better. * Time matters. The sooner tick-borne illness is detected and treated, the better the outcome. * You know your body. If something feels wrong, keep digging — even when doctors dismiss you. * Think beyond ticks. Bartonella can be transmitted by fleas and lice — pets can be a vector. * These pathogens are thieves. They steal identities and lives. But with better tools, we can stop them. Resources & Links * 🌐 Galaxy Diagnostics: galaxydx.com [https://galaxydx.com/] * 📖 What Lurks in the Woods by Nicole Bell — available on Amazon * 📲 Follow Nicole: @GalaxyDx on Instagram, Facebook & LinkedIn * 🧪 ILADS (International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society): ilads.org [https://ilads.org/] * 🧪 ISEAI (International Society for Environmentally Acquired Illness): iseai.org [https://iseai.org/] Connect with Dr. Kasey Holland * 🌐 Website: [madetohealpodcast.com] * 📲 Instagram: @drkaseyholland * 🎙️ Subscribe to The Made to Heal Show wherever you listen to podcasts The Made to Heal Show dives deep into the hidden obstacles that keep people sick, stuck, and searching for answers — from chronic infections and viral reactivations to environmental toxins, burnout, and nervous system dysregulation. Because you weren't made to just struggle. You were made to heal and thrive.

How Chronic Infections, Mold & Trauma Hijack Your Cells — with Dr. John Kim

What does a pharmacist's heart attack at 33 have to do with mold, childhood trauma, and nervous system dysregulation? Everything. In this episode, Dr. Kasey Holland sits down with functional medicine pharmacist Dr. John Kim to explore the hidden layers beneath chronic illness — and why treating the symptom is never enough. In this episode: * How Dr. Kim's near-fatal heart attack at 33 — caused by an 85% LAD blockage — led him to uncover a root-cause web of Bartonella, mold toxicity, heavy metals, and parasitic infections * Why your nervous system's "familiarity bias" can block healing before it even starts — and the visualization technique Dr. Kim uses in the first 5 minutes of every patient call * The cell danger response explained: what it is, how it gets triggered by infections, mold, EMF, and childhood trauma, and why it keeps patients stuck * How phosphatidylcholine (IVPC) and lipid membrane replacement therapy helped Dr. Kim reclaim his brain, energy, and health * The ENCORE Method — Dr. Kim's sequenced clinical framework: Environmental factors, Nervous system regulation, Cellular optimization, Organ support & detox, Rebalancing the microbiome, Enhancing resiliency * Why childhood trauma, narcissistic parenting, and emotional neglect can trigger neuroinflammation as severe as growing up in a war zone * The role of circadian biology, morning sunlight, and HeartMath breathing in resetting the body's danger response state * Why "killing the thing" (mold, parasites, Lyme) is not where you start — and the hierarchical sequencing Dr. Kim uses in complex cases * The "Humpty Dumpty Effect": why cellular instability builds silently until one trigger cracks everything open Key concepts mentioned: MCAS · Cell Danger Response (Dr. Robert Naviaux) · Lipid membrane replacement therapy · IVPC / phosphatidylcholine · Sodium phenylbutyrate · BodyBio · HeartMath · Bartonella · PTSD & childhood trauma · Circadian biology · Microglial priming · Biofilm protocol · ENCORE Method Find Dr. John Kim: 🌐 drjohnkim.com [http://drjohnkim.com/] — free assessment tool, ENCORE Method details, and upcoming community mentorship Timestamps: * 0:00 — Introduction * 2:46 — Dr. Kim's heart attack, mold & Bartonella recovery story * 15:42 — Nervous system, cell danger response & patient protocol * 27:01 — The ENCORE Method framework * 38:47 — Closing takeaways: healing is never linear

Cellular Membrane Therapy in Chronic Illness with Dr. Melanie Stein

Episode 8: Cellular Membrane Therapy in Chronic Illness with Dr. Melanie Stein The Made to Heal Show with Dr. Kasey Holland Episode Summary In this powerful episode, Dr. Kasey Holland sits down with Dr. Melanie Stein, Medical Director of Restorative Health Clinic in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Stein shares her deeply personal journey with neurological Lyme disease — from waking up paralyzed during naturopathic school to being dismissed by the medical community, to ultimately finding healing through a cellular medicine approach. Now she's using that same approach to help patients with complex chronic illness recover when nothing else has worked. What You'll Learn * Why Dr. Stein specializes in complex chronic illness and Lyme disease * The concept of cell membrane therapy and why it works when antibiotics alone don't * What oxidative stress does to your cells — and how infections like Lyme, mold, and COVID make it worse * The cell danger response: what it is, why your body gets stuck in it, and how to exit it * Why IV phosphatidylcholine and IV butyrate are the core of Dr. Stein's treatment protocol — and why oral versions often aren't enough * How mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS) connects to cellular membrane damage * The role of red light therapy, low-level laser, and vagus nerve modalities in supporting healing * Why treating the infection alone isn't enough — and what happens when you skip cellular restoration * Dr. Stein's top two pieces of advice for anyone living with Lyme or complex chronic illness Key Concepts * Germ vs. Terrain Theory — why both the pathogen and the cellular environment must be addressed * Lipidomic Testing — measuring phosphatidylcholine, phosphatidyl ethanolamine, and malondialdehyde (toxic fat) levels * Bulk Flow Concept — how high-dose IV therapy floods cells with healthy fat to displace toxic fat * Sodium Phenyl Butyrate — the IV form of butyrate that crosses into the brain, joints, and muscles to scrub toxic fats About Dr. Melanie Stein Dr. Melanie Stein is the Medical Director of Restorative Health Clinic, where she leads a multidisciplinary team specializing in complex chronic illness. She is the bestselling author of Breaking Through Chronic Illness and a frequent national speaker on chronic disease management. Her mission is to advance understanding of chronic illness and replace stigma with science. *  Instagram: @DrMelanieStein [https://instagram.com/drmelaniestein] *  Website: Restorative Health Clinic (Portland, OR) *  Book: Breaking Through Chronic Illness Resources Mentioned * ILADS [https://www.ilads.org/] — International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society * ISEAI [https://www.iseai.org/] — International Society for Environmentally Acquired Illness * Breaking Through Chronic Illness by Dr. Melanie Stein Connect with Dr. Kasey Holland & The Made to Heal Show If you're struggling with chronic illness and looking for answers, you are not alone. Keep advocating for yourself, keep asking questions, and remember — you were made to heal.

Using Light, Water, and Sound to OPTIMIZE Health with Dr. Catherine Clinton

Episode 7: Using Light, Water, and Sound to Optimize Health with Dr. Catherine Clinton Episode S Dr. Kasey Holland sits down with Dr. Catherine Clinton — licensed naturopathic physician, educator, and founder of the Quantum Biology Health Institute — to explore the emerging science of quantum biology and how our relationship with light, water, and sound can profoundly impact healing and long-term health. Drawing from her own experience being diagnosed with two autoimmune conditions and Lyme disease during medical school, Dr. Clinton shares how her healing journey led her to a deeper understanding of biology that goes far beyond the conventional chemical-mechanical model. What You'll Learn What quantum biology is and why it matters for health and healing How light — specifically morning sunlight — regulates cortisol, hormones, neurotransmitters, and the immune system Why LED and artificial light disrupts your body's circadian clock and blocks melatonin production Simple, free ways to use light as medicine every day The science of structured water and how the body creates negatively charged "liquid crystal" water at the cellular level Why hydration is about more than how much water you drink — and what makes water more bioavailable How sound, music, humming, and chanting regulate the nervous system and increase serotonin, dopamine, oxytocin, and nitric oxide Why these foundational inputs are often overlooked in chronic illness treatment plans — and why they should come first. Guest: Dr. Catherine Clinton Website: drcatherineclinton.com New Book: Optimize: A Groundbreaking Seven-Step Plan to Better Health and Longevity Through Quantum Biology Free workbook: drcatherineclinton.com/optimize Resources Mentioned EWG Tap Water Database (check your local water quality): ewg.org/tapwater Gerald Pollack's research on structured water — University of Washington 2017 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine — chronobiology research Gram Fleming & Greg Ingle — quantum mechanics in living systems (UC Berkeley) Key Takeaways Get outside within 30 minutes of waking for morning light exposure Dim lights and avoid LED/blue light in the evening Stay hydrated with clean, mineralized water Sing, hum, or listen to music you love — daily These habits are free, accessible, and foundational to healing — regardless of what else you're treating

Beyond EBV: Why Adrenal Support Is Key to Overcoming Chronic Fatigue

Beyond EBV: Why Adrenal Support Is Key to Overcoming Chronic Fatigue The Made to Heal Show with Dr. Kasey Holland In this solo episode, Dr. Kasey Holland breaks down one of the most overlooked pieces of chronic fatigue recovery — adrenal support. Whether you're bedbound, battling brain fog, or just pushing through the week, your adrenals may be the missing link in your healing. In this episode, you'll learn: * Why testing positive for Epstein-Barr Virus doesn't tell the whole story — and what most practitioners are missing * How the HPA (hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal) axis impacts your energy, immune function, and ability to fight chronic infections * Why a "normal" cortisol test doesn't mean your adrenals are fine * The connection between stress, EBV reactivation, and adrenal fatigue (80% of Dr. Holland's patients report stress as a trigger) * How to check your nervous system regulation right now with a simple breathing exercise * The naturopathic therapeutic order for adrenal support — from B vitamins and adaptogenic herbs to glandulars and low-dose hydrocortisone Key supplements & herbs mentioned: * B vitamins (mitochondrial + adrenal support) * Rhodiola * Astragalus (also supports natural killer cell function for EBV) * Bovine glandulars * Low-dose hydrocortisone (short-term support) Connect with Dr. Kasey Holland: * Website: www.drkaseyholland.com