It’s time to talk about my health.

Chris details his debilitating multi-system illness, including Lyme disease and severe mold toxicity, and his complex, frustrating, and expensive journey to recovery, highlighting the struggle of dealing with chronic health issues that resist traditional treatment.

• A complex multi-system illness severely impacted Chris's health, including Lyme disease and pervasive mold toxicity.

• Extensive, often frustrating, treatments caused significant physical and cognitive distress.

• The journey highlights the challenges of chronic illness, the importance of perseverance, and the need for more accessible solutions.

Chris shares his nearly two-year battle with a complex multi-system illness, including Lyme disease, SIBO, H. pylori, roundworm, liver fluke, various viruses, and severe environmental mold toxicity. Initially thriving, his health rapidly declined, leading to cognitive and physical impairments. The journey has been marked by extensive, rigorous treatments, significant personal sacrifice, and profound emotional challenges, including the constant disappointment of slow progress and dashed hopes.

Initial Diagnosis & Impact

• 00:01:22 Chris describes a period of declining energy, impaired brain function, and low mood despite previous success. His diagnosis of Lyme disease was quickly followed by positive tests for SIBO, H. pylori, roundworm, liver fluke, and various viruses. This complex and multi-system dysregulation immediately became the primary problem in his life, feeling like he was 'unmoored' as his previous dreams and goals faded in importance.

The Challenge of Mold Toxicity

• 00:05:35 Beyond the initial diagnoses, Chris discovered his body was filled with environmental mold due to high levels in his home, which severely stressed his immune and central nervous systems. Mold spores from water-damaged buildings can colonize the body, causing inflammation in the brain and exacerbating existing conditions. This required an intense remediation protocol, forcing him to move out for months and meticulously clean or discard almost all his possessions due to pervasive mycotoxins.

Ongoing Treatment & Mental Toll

• 00:09:43 Chris embarked on a rigorous, multi-layered treatment plan involving antibiotics, IVs, ozone therapy, binders, and a strict diet, all while maintaining his demanding professional life. Despite immense effort and constant testing, progress was slow, and he often felt worse, experiencing severe cognitive issues like brain fog, memory loss, and difficulty recalling words, which deeply impacted his self-perception and professional capabilities. The chronic nature of his illness also led to adrenal dysfunction and severe sleep disturbances.

Fighting Disappointment & Finding Hope

• 00:32:02 The extensive and expensive nature of treating complex illnesses, combined with the lack of simpler, more accessible treatments, leaves many in 'silent suffering.' Chris experienced a low point after a highly anticipated blood-cleaning treatment in Mexico yielded no significant improvement, leading to a profound sense of disappointment and a struggle to resist accepting a darker, slower future. However, a deep-seated refusal to settle, coupled with the resilience observed in others who overcome chronic illness, fuels a persistent hope that answers can be found and that relief is possible.