MY NEW NORM Podcast- S7 E1 / Sean Dunn and Jenny Gaylor / The Tick Talk
Send a text or comment!SHAFOIN STUDIOS and BEARANOOGA PRODUCTIONSp r e s e n t s :MY NEW NORM Podcast- S7 E1Episode: THE TICK TALKOne tiny tick. One bite. And life can change.In the Season 7 premiere of MY NEW NORM Podcast, host Barry Scott Young sits down with two guests whose lives have been personally impacted by tick-related illness:-Sean Dunn — Lyme Disease-Jenny Gaylor — Alpha-Gal SyndromeThis isn’t just a conversation about ticks. It’s about awareness, prevention, recognizing symptoms, finding answers, and learning how to move forward when life suddenly hands you a NEW NORM.IN THIS EPISODE:• Sean shares his experience with Lyme disease• Jenny shares her journey with Alpha-Gal Syndrome• What you need to know about Lone Star and Deer/Blacklegged ticks• Symptoms you shouldn’t ignore• Tick-bite prevention• What to do after finding a tick• How Alpha-Gal can change what you eat and how you live• Practical information for protecting yourself and your familyLyme disease is transmitted through infected blacklegged ticks, often called deer ticks. Alpha-Gal Syndrome is a potentially serious allergy associated primarily with Lone Star tick bites in the United States. Prevention begins with reducing tick bites and checking yourself after spending time outdoors.THE TICK TALK — Listener ResourcesTick Prevention Checklist — clothing, repellents, yard awareness, outdoor precautions, and what to do when you come back inside.Daily Tick Check Guide — where ticks commonly hide: scalp/hairline, behind ears, underarms, waist, groin, behind knees, and between toes.How to Remove a Tick Safely — step-by-step instructions using fine-tipped tweezers, plus what to do afterward.Tick Identification Guide — quick reference to common ticks, especially the Lone Star tick and blacklegged/deer tick.Tick Bite & Symptom Tracker — date of bite, location, tick description/photo, symptoms, temperature, rash changes, and medical visits.Lyme Disease Quick Guide — transmission, possible early symptoms, later symptoms, testing considerations, and when to contact a healthcare professional.Alpha-Gal Syndrome Quick Guide — what AGS is, its connection with tick bites, possible delayed allergic reactions, foods/products that may contain alpha-gal, and questions to discuss with an allergist.Know the Symptoms — fever, fatigue, headache, muscle/joint aches, rash and other symptoms that can occur with tickborne illnesses. Alpha-gal reactions can include hives, stomach symptoms, swelling, breathing difficulty, dizziness, or potentially anaphylaxis.Myths vs. Facts About Ticks — including common misconceptions about where ticks live, how they attach, removal methods, Lyme disease, and Alpha-Gal.Kids & Family Tick-Safety Plan — simple before-you-go-out and when-you-come-home routines.Pets & Ticks Guide — checking pets, talking with your veterinarian about prevention, and reducing the chance of ticks entering your home.Outdoor Safety Plan — practical precautions for hiking, camping, hunting, gardening, and working in wooded or grassy areas.Questions to Ask Your Healthcare Provider — a printable list to take to an appointment after a tick bite or when unexplained symptoms develop.Emergency Warning Signs — severe allergic reactions such as difficulty breathing, swelling of the throat/tongue, fainting or other signs of anaphylaxis require emergency medical attention.⚠️ IMPORTANTThis episode is intended for education and awareness and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have been bitten by a tick or develop concerning symptoms, talk with a qualified healthcare professional.-LIKE this episode-COMMENT and tell us what you learned-SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW MY NEW NORM Podcast-SHARE this episode — it might help someone recognize something they’ve been missing.REAL PEOPLE. REAL CONVERSATIONS. REAL HOPE.Support the showmynewnorm.buzzsprout.com/ / YouTube.com/@mynewnorm
