Climbing Life’s Mountains: Overcoming Lyme Disease,Healing, Resilience & Hope with Aimee Goodwin

Episode #115 - In this heartfelt episode of The Awakened Heart Podcast, I sit down with Aimee Goodwin—certified life coach, emotional resilience trainer, and founder of New Hope Healing & Resource Center in Minnesota. Aimee shares her powerful story of healing from chronic illness, rebuilding her life, and helping others do the same.

We dive into her 7-year journey with Lyme disease, the emotional toll it took, and how she finally found answers after years of being dismissed by doctors. Aimee’s first book, Victory: A Lyme Story, offers a raw and honest look at her experience, while her latest, The Mountains We Climb, expands into the emotional terrain we all face when navigating adversity.

Together, we explore:

How mindset and emotional awareness play a vital role in healing

Tools for cultivating inner strength and spiritual connection

What it means to turn your pain into purpose and live with hope

This conversation is for anyone who’s faced a long road to healing—or is currently climbing their own mountain. Aimee’s story will remind you that it’s possible to rise, rebuild, and reclaim your life.

Takeaways

* Lyme disease affects many people, often leading to misdiagnosis.
* Advocacy and awareness are crucial for those suffering from Lyme disease.
* Emotional resilience is key to overcoming life's challenges.
* Support groups can provide a sense of community and understanding.
* Finding the right doctor is essential for effective treatment.
* Chronic illness can lead to feelings of isolation and despair.
* Vulnerability can lead to powerful healing and connection.
* There is hope for recovery and a return to normalcy.
* Personal struggles can inspire a desire to help others.
* Living with an awakened heart means embracing peace and presence.

Sound Bites
"There is hope for tomorrow."
"Lyme is a heavy disease."
"I just want to be here now."

Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Lyme Disease and Personal Journey
02:52 The Struggle for Diagnosis and Understanding Lyme Disease
05:57 Finding the Right Doctor and Community Support
08:54 Establishing New Hope Wellness Center
12:07 Understanding Lyme Disease: Symptoms and Treatments
14:59 The Importance of Awareness and Prevention
17:54 Advocacy and Empowerment in Lyme Disease Treatment
21:09 Finding Hope in Lyme Disease
22:52 The Power of Vulnerability
26:17 Overcoming Life's Mountains
29:13 Navigating Grief and Resilience
33:01 Living with an Awakened Heart
34:28 Silent Struggles and Seeking Help

CONNECT WIT H AIMEE
Certified Life Coach & Emotional Resilience Trainor
Website: https://www..com
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aimeegoodwin_lifecoach
Business: New Hope Healing & Resource Center
Website: https://lyme-hope.org/

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Keywords

Lyme disease, emotional resilience, chronic illness, personal journey, advocacy, healing, support groups, awareness, treatment, mental health