Bitten by ticks and my life was never the same again
At the end of 2010, I was bitten by a large number of grass ticks.
That moment, a brief encounter with tiny creatures carrying a bacterial infection the Australian government insists doesn’t exist here, changed my life forever.
From Energetic to Exhausted Overnight
Before the bite, I was healthy, active, and full of energy.
Afterwards, I could barely get out of bed for weeks at a time. I experienced crushing fatigue, muscle pain, brain fog, tinnitus, insomnia, and IBS, just some of the debilitating symptoms that became my new reality.
At the time, there was no proper education, reliable testing, or accessible medical treatment for Lyme disease in Australia - now more widely referred to as Tick Borne Disease (TBD).
A Medical Mystery No One Could Solve
I visited dozens of doctors and spent time in hospital. I had MRIs, CT scans, EEGs, endoscopies, lung X-rays, and countless blood tests.
The results? Nothing. No clear answers, no diagnosis.
Looking back, I know that if my illness had been recognised earlier, and if I had received prompt treatment, I would not have developed a chronic condition.
Losing the Life I Knew
My health continued to decline. I could no longer look after my kids without help, and we had to hire a nanny to do school runs, make meals, and manage the house. I spent much of my life in bed.
The career I loved was also slipping away. I went from working four days a week, to three, then two, then half-days — until eventually, there was nothing left.
After 11 years at Blackmores, I had planned to spend many more years in my communications role. Instead, I was in constant pain and completely drained.
Perhaps the hardest part wasn’t the symptoms, it was the disbelief.
Because TBD was not widely recognised, many people, including doctors, told me it was all in my head. I was dismissed as just a “tired mum” or labelled with depression.
Finally, a Diagnosis — And the Real Work Began
After years of searching, I found a Lyme-literate doctor who diagnosed TBD. I thought that would be the end of my journey. Instead, it was just the beginning.
I learned that tick borne disease is a complex, multi-layered illness. My immune system was also weakened by mould toxicity, heavy metal toxicity, Epstein-Barr virus, Bartonella, and PTSD. Without early intervention, my whole system collapsed.
Thankfully, my time at Blackmores had given me a foundation in natural health. I had studied nutrition, mindfulness, and various healing approaches, which gave me tools to help myself.
Leaving my corporate career opened the door to my life’s purpose: helping others recover from chronic illness.
I began Living Mojo to share my journey, offer hope, and empower others with practical tools for wellness. Over the years, I’ve spoken to the media, including appearances on Channel 10 News and the Today Show alongside Dr Mualla McManus from the Karl McManus Foundation, to raise awareness of this insidious disease. Like Justin Bieber and Justin Timberlake, who have both shared their own Lyme disease journeys, my mission is to spread education so others don’t suffer needlessly.
My Holistic Approach to Wellness
Through additional study in health coaching, NLP, EFT, and Matrix Reimprinting, I deepened my understanding of how the body, mind, and spirit work together in healing.
I learned that overcoming chronic illness requires a comprehensive wellness plan, including nutrition, detoxification, supplementation, hormone balance, stress management, exercise, and mindfulness. These strategies were life-changing for me, and I’ve dedicated my life to sharing them.
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