What the Morgs?

In this episode of What The Morgs?, host Britt Girvan sits down with Lyme disease advocate, and founder of Lyme Support and Wellness, Diana Cust. Diana shares her journey from discovering an embedded tick while eight months pregnant to experiencing debilitating neurological and physical symptoms, years of medical appointments, and an exhausting search for answers. She opens up about the emotional toll of being dismissed and misdiag...

In this episode of What The Morgs?, host Britt Girvan sits down with Christine Daley, PhD, MA, SM, a medical anthropologist and researcher studying Morgellons disease and other complex medical conditions. Dr. Daley shares what drew her to Morgellons research and what she has learned from interviewing patients about their lived experiences, including recurring themes of medical dismissal, difficulty accessing care, pain, cognitive s...

This week on What the Morgs?, host Britt Girvan sits down with Dr. Raphael Stricker, a physician at Union Square Medical Associates in San Francisco and longtime advocate for patients with Lyme disease and tick-borne illness. Dr. Stricker is a past President of the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society (ILADS), serves on the board of LymeDisease.org and the Lyme Disease Advisory Committee, and has authored more than 20...

Marianne Middelveen on the Scientific Evidence Behind Morgellons

In this episode of What The Morgs?, host Britt Girvan sits down with microbiologist and longtime Morgellons researcher Marianne Middelveen to explore the scientific evidence surrounding this complex and controversial condition. Marianne discusses her work examining Morgellons tissue and fibers, the use of staining, microscopy and PCR testing, and research identifying B...

In this episode of What The Morgs?, host Britt Girvan sits down with Dr. Courtney Day, ND, a licensed naturopathic physician and microbiologist who specializes in Lyme disease, Morgellons, parasites, and illnesses connected to environmental exposure. Dr. Day shares both her professional expertise and her deeply personal journey with Lyme and Morgellons, offering a compassionate and insightful look into the complexity of these often...

In this episode of What The Morgs? Podcast host Britt Girvan sits down with Dr. Paula Mader, ND, LAc  a doctor of naturopathic medicine and acupuncture, to discuss the complex and often misunderstood connection between Morgellons disease, Lyme disease, co-infections, mold exposure, and chronic illness. Dr. Mader shares her own personal experience with Morgellons, including the painful symptoms, medical dismissal, and isolation...

In this episode of What The Morgs? Podcast, host Britt Girvan sits down with Fred Diamond, host of the Love, Hope, Lyme Podcast and author of Love, Hope, Lyme, to discuss the often-overlooked challenges faced by families, caregivers, and loved ones of people living with chronic Lyme disease. Fred shares how a deeply personal experience led him into Lyme advocacy, what he's learned from interviewing hundreds of patients and experts,...

In this episode of What The Morgs? Podcast, host Britt Girvan reviews some of the biggest Lyme disease and tick-borne illness headlines making news as we enter peak tick season. From rising tick populations and increasing Lyme disease rates to growing concerns about alpha-gal syndrome, patient misdiagnosis stories, and new federal funding initiatives, Britt explores what these developments mean for the Lyme community and why awaren...

Tick Season Is Starting Earlier | Lisa Schneiderman on Lyme Awareness for Pet Owners

In this episode of What The Morgs? Podcast, host Britt Girvan sits down with the producer of What The Morgs? Podcast Lisa Schneiderman to share a terrifying experience after a trip to Central Oregon led to the discovery of nine ticks on Lisa’s two Australian shepherds over the course of nine days. Together, they discuss the emotional toll of n...

In this episode of What The Morgs? Podcast, host and Lyme & Morgellons Awareness Advocate Britt Girvan sits down with award-winning science writer Kris Newby for a deep and controversial conversation surrounding chronic Lyme disease, tick weaponization, and alleged government secrecy tied to tick-borne illness research. Kris is the senior producer of the acclaimed documentary UNDER OUR SKIN and author of the award-winning book ...

In this episode of What The Morgs Podcast, Host and Lyme & Morgellons Awareness Advocate Britt Girvan sits down with Jesse Keller, M.D., M.C.R. – Associate Professor of Dermatology at OHSU, for an honest and compassionate conversation about treating Morgellons and supporting patients who often feel unseen. Dr. Keller shares his journey into medicine, why he chooses to work with Morgellons patients, and how listening has b...

What The Morgs? Podcast with guest, Ginger Savely, DNP, FNP-C. Tick-borne Disease, Lyme and Morgellons Disease Specialist - Part 2

In Part 2 of this conversation, host Britt Girvan continues her discussion with Dr. Ginger Savely, DNP, FNP-C—one of the most experienced and compassionate voices in the treatment of Lyme and Morgellons disease. With decades of clinical expertise, Dr. Savely brings clarity to complex and of...

Episode 1: A Conversation with Dr. Ginger Savely: Leading Expert on Morgellons & Lyme Disease (Part 1 of 2)

In the premiere episode of What The Morgs?, host Britt Girvan sits down with Dr. Ginger Savely, DNP, FNP-C—one of the most experienced and compassionate voices in the world of Lyme and Morgellons disease.

With over two decades of clinical experience, Dr. Savely shares her insights into diagnosing and t...