When you’re diagnosed with Lyme disease, you get handed a lot of information.
Treatment protocols. Supplement lists. Dietary restrictions. Referrals to specialists.
But there are some crucial truths about the healing process that almost nobody mentions. And honestly? These missing pieces might be exactly what’s been keeping you stuck.
After years of treating Lyme patients, and navigating her own recovery from neurological Lyme disease, integrative medicine practitioner Jennifer Boyd has discovered something important:
The people who heal aren’t necessarily the ones with the “best” treatment protocols. They’re the ones who understand these five overlooked truths about healing.
Today, I’m going to share those truths. And I think at least one of them is going to shift something for you.
But first, let me introduce you to Jennifer.
Meet Jennifer Boyd
Jennifer Boyd is a Physician Associate and Ecopsychologist specializing in treating Lyme disease and complex chronic illness. As Director of Integrative Medicine at Thrive Wellness and founder of Boyd Wellness, she uniquely blends science, somatic wisdom, and spiritual insight.
As a recovered neurological Lyme disease patient herself, Jennifer knows firsthand what it’s like to feel exhausted, overwhelmed, and desperate for answers. Her personal journey has shaped a style of care that is both expertly informed and profoundly empathetic. Her Tapping meditations support resilience, self-trust, and healing on every level.
You can learn more about her work at www.Boydwellness.com
5 Things Nobody Tells You About Healing from Chronic Lyme
In conventional medicine, the focus is almost entirely on killing the infection. And while that’s important, it misses something crucial.
Your body’s ability to heal is deeply connected to your nervous system state, your beliefs about what’s possible, and how you show up for yourself each day.
These truths aren’t secrets exactly; they’re just not part of the standard conversation. But they should be.
So let’s talk about them now.
Truth #1: Hope Isn’t Optional. It’s Actually Essential Medicine
“Stay positive!”
If you’ve heard that advice one more time, you might scream. Let’s be honest, it can feel dismissive and unhelpful when you’re really struggling.
But here’s what nobody tells you: hope isn’t about pretending everything’s fine or forcing yourself to “think positive.” It’s about staying genuinely open to the possibility that things can get better… that healing is available to you.
And the fascinating part? Hope is physiological. When you believe healing is possible, when you’re open to trying new things and determined to find your way forward, your nervous system shifts. You move out of that constant survival mode and into a state where recovery can actually happen.
Jennifer has seen this time and time again in her practice. “Through my many years of experience, and my personal experience as a recovered neurological Lyme disease patient, I’ve learned that hope is an essential ingredient in the healing process. People who are open to trying new things, who believe they can heal, and who are determined they will find their way—those are the people who end up getting better.“
Now, you’re not failing when you struggle with hope. You’re human. This journey is hard. But you can cultivate hope, even when you don’t feel it yet. You can connect with what you’re striving for, who you want to be, and what you want for your life, and let that vision pull you forward, day after day.
Want support with this? Try Jennifer’s Tapping meditation in The Tapping Solution App:
Truth #2: The Stress-Symptom Cycle Is Keeping You Stuck (And Breaking It Changes Everything)
Living with Lyme is stressful. Understandably, undeniably stressful.
But that stress isn’t just making you feel worse emotionally… it’s actually creating a vicious cycle that exacerbates your physical symptoms.
Here’s how it works: When you’re under stress or feeling anxious, your body responds with increased cortisol levels, heightened inflammation, and all sorts of reactions that make your symptoms worse. When you’re not feeling well, it increases your stress… which then makes your symptoms even worse… and the cycle keeps going and going.
This means that one of the most powerful things you can do for your physical healing is to address your nervous system and release stress. Not as a “nice to have” but as essential medicine.
Jennifer explains it this way: “Tapping helps us send calming signals to the brain and body. When we release stress and relax, we can move our minds and bodies into a healing state that supports our recovery.”
With Tapping, you have a tool that can help you break the cycle.
Want to try it? Tap along with Jennifer here:
Truth #3: Burnout Isn’t Just Tiredness, It’s Your System Begging You to Advocate for Yourself
If you’re dealing with chronic Lyme disease, chances are you’re also dealing with burnout. The demands of chronic illness are high and ongoing. Doctor appointments, treatments, research, managing symptoms, plus all your regular responsibilities… it’s exhausting.
Luckily, burnout isn’t a life sentence. It’s actually a message from your body, asking you to show up differently for yourself.
There’s often a pattern underneath the burnout. Taking care of everyone else, neglecting your own needs, feeling like you have the weight of the world on your shoulders, dealing with this all on your own… does any of that sound familiar?
Jennifer has noticed this pattern in so many of her clients: “Through years of working with clients, a common pattern emerges of taking care of everyone else and neglecting your own needs. And this can be a lonely experience. We feel like we have the weight of the world on our shoulders, dealing with this condition and all these responsibilities all on our own. We are worn out, feeling unseen, unsupported, and so, so tired.”
But here’s the truth: You don’t need everyone else to understand what you’re going through. You need YOU to understand. You need YOU to show up for yourself with compassion and care.
This looks like saying no when you need to. Asking for what you need. Giving yourself permission to rest. Trying new things. Being gentle with yourself. Finding communities that do see you and support you.
This is your chance to be your own advocate. To validate yourself rather than waiting for others to do so. To make choices that help you feel empowered. To set boundaries and speak up for yourself.
This session with Jennifer is a great opportunity to support yourself in this area:
Truth #4: Your Body Hasn’t Forgotten How to Feel Energized. The Spark Is Still There
Energy is one of the things people with Lyme struggle with most. It can feel like you’re constantly running on empty, making it hard to engage with life the way you want to.
But that spark of energy – your life force – it’s still within you. Always. Even when you can’t feel it.
Have you ever noticed how you can feel completely exhausted, and then a friend calls and suddenly you find yourself perking up, laughing, feeling more energized? Or maybe you’ve experienced that spark when you hear a favorite song, or step outside on a beautiful day, or go for a walk? That’s proof.
The energy is there. And there are ways to access it more regularly.
You don’t need to push yourself to access it. But you can choose to do something different right now to help yourself feel different, and cultivate the energy within that’s always available to you. Every positive choice that connects you to what feels joyful and light will help awaken your body’s natural vitality.
Small doses of joy make a difference. Stepping outside to visit your favorite tree. Putting on music that makes your heart sing. Light stretching or gentle movement. Creative expression. Any movement, any moment in nature, any moment of joy, it all can help you tap into and cultivate the natural energy within.
Try this Tapping session to start finding more energy within your body:
Truth #5: You Get to Be the Author of Your Own Healing Story
Here’s something nobody tells you: You don’t have to wait until you’re “better” to start living your life. You don’t have to put everything on hold until Lyme is in the rearview mirror.
You have the power to write a new chapter, by making powerful choices each day that support your healing, learning to honor your needs, and discovering your own path to greater freedom.
This is your healing path, and you get to walk it your way.
You don’t have to have it all figured out. But each time you choose to rest when you need rest, to move when you need movement, to make space for joy… you are walking your path to freedom and healing.
Jennifer puts it beautifully: “With every choice, with every step, you are creating new pathways. You are becoming more of who you truly are—someone who listens to their body, who honors their needs, who knows their worth.”
Tap along with Jennifer now to walk this path now:
Your 5-Day Journey Awaits
Some part of you, maybe the part that’s been fighting so hard for so long, is ready for a different approach… Ready to try something that doesn’t require you to push harder, but instead invites you to soften, to breathe, to give your body the nervous system support it’s been craving.
That’s why we created a complete 5-Day Chronic Lyme Disease Support Series with Jennifer in The Tapping Solution App. It’s designed to walk you through these truths and more, giving your mind and body the support they need to move into a healing state.
The full journey includes:
- Day 1: Opening to the Possibilities of Hope and Healing
- Day 2: Releasing Stress & Overwhelm
- Day 3: Supporting Yourself Through Burnout & Reclaiming Your Power
- Day 4: Finding Energy in Your Body
- Day 5: Embodying Healing and Walking the Path to Freedom
Each session combines Jennifer’s expertise with the nervous system-calming power of Tapping to help you release stress, reclaim your energy, and feel more empowered to navigate your healing journey.
⭐ Tip: Click the links above on your mobile device to go straight to this series in the app. Or search for “Lyme” in The Tapping Solution App.
Explore More with Jennifer Boyd
If you’ve been struggling with chronic Lyme disease, the most important thing to know is you can find the support you need.
Jennifer Boyd offers all sorts of resources through her website, including an online program called Healing Resilience: A Medicine Wheel Roadmap for Chronic Illness, which is perfect for Lyme patients.
Jennifer has graciously created a discount code for this program, exclusively for The Tapping Solution community. Enter “Tapping” at checkout to get your discount.
And don’t forget to check out her Midlife Metamorphosis Retreat in India running from Feb 14-26, 2026.
Remember: Every choice matters. Every step counts. You’re not alone on this journey, and you’re already making progress just by being here and opening yourself to new possibilities. Your healing path is uniquely yours. And you’re doing an amazing job walking it.
Until next time… Keep Tapping!
Jessica Ortner
P.S. If you know someone who’s struggling with Lyme disease, please share this article with them. Sometimes the most powerful gift we can give is hope and a new perspective on what’s possible.
Important Note: While the information in this article and the Tapping meditations listed provide valuable support, they are not a replacement for professional medical advice or treatment. Always consult with a qualified health provider for any medical concerns or if you are experiencing new or unknown symptoms.
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