Episode Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction & Welcome
00:42 - Neuropsychiatric Symptoms Often Overlooked in Lyme disease
01:45 - Cognitive Symptoms: Dissociation, Time Perception, and Orientation
04:30 - Why the Neurotransmitter Model Falls Short
07:23 - How Lyme, Bartonella & Babesia Invade and Damage the Brain
10:12 - the Role of Toxicity in Neuropsychiatric Symptoms
13:55 - Theory of Mind & Social Disconnection in Lyme Patients
14:55 - Red Flags: When to Suspect Tick-Borne Illness
18:32 - Treatment Expectations & Realistic Timelines
21:41 - what is TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation)?
25:09 - When to Start TMS: Early, During, or After Treatment
27:23 - Ideal Candidates: Brain Optimization & Longevity
28:50 - Dr. Ingels' Personal Experience with TMS for MS
29:56 - Final Thoughts: How Infections "Hijack" Your Brain
32:00 - Working with Dr. Winfrey & Closing Remarks
In this episode of Resilient Health Radio, Dr. Darin Ingels sits down with board-certified psychiatrist Dr. Chris Winfrey to explore the often-overlooked neuropsychiatric symptoms of Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses.
🧠 What You'll Learn:
• How Lyme, Bartonella, and Babesia affect brain networks and mental health
• The neuropsychiatric symptoms beyond typical joint pain and fatigue
• Why traditional psychiatric medications often fail in Lyme patients
• Understanding dissociation, depersonalization, and cognitive dysfunction
• How infections disrupt the default mode network and central executive network
• Red flags that suggest tick-borne illness may be causing psychiatric symptoms
• The role of toxins and mitochondrial dysfunction in brain health
💡 Key Topics Covered:
Neuropsychiatric manifestations of tick-borne diseases
PANS and PANDAS in children
Brain network dysfunction and how infections hijack neural circuitry
TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation) as a treatment option
Why some patients don't respond to conventional psychiatric treatment
The connection between trauma, PTSD, autism spectrum disorder, and infections
Treatment timelines and realistic expectations for recovery
🔬 About Dr. Chris Winfrey: Dr. Winfrey is a board-certified psychiatrist practicing in Marlton, New Jersey, specializing in the neuropsychiatric aspects of Lyme disease, PANS/PANDAS, mold illness, and other complex chronic conditions. He brings a unique perspective combining traditional psychiatry with an understanding of how infections and toxins impact brain function.
📞 Connect with Dr. Chris Winfrey: Website: drchriswinfrey.com
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Hello everyone, my name is Dr. Darin Ingels. I've walked in your shoes before and I know what it's like to go through the rollercoaster of Lyme disease, and I'm here to share with you a message of hope. I've treated thousands of Lyme patients and my goal is to share with you the most practical, safe, and COST-EFFECTIVE therapies that will help you regain your lost or dwindled health.
Resilient Health Radio is a series of comprehensive natural approaches to treating acute and chronic Lyme disease from your host Dr. Darin Ingels (a leading naturopathic physician who has managed his symptoms for more than fifteen years) and his expert guests.
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