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.

In this episode, we talk about:

• The silent and often misunderstood struggle of Lyme disease
• How Aimee turned her pain into purpose through writing and coaching
• The mindset tools she uses to help clients find clarity, healing, and hope
• Why emotional resilience is the key to navigating chronic illness and major life challenges
• How The Mountains We Climb was born, and why it resonates with anyone seeking deeper meaning and healing
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We also explore the holistic tools she integrates into her practice—blending neuroscience, life coaching, and personal experience to help others rewrite their story.

Whether you’ve faced chronic illness, emotional hardship, or just feel stuck on your path, this episode is a reminder that healing is possible—and that the climb is worth it.

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 with Aimee:

Website

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