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Episode 195. The Hidden Story of Lyme Disease | Adam Finnegan
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- Wake Up with Miya
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- Jul 1, 2026
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- 2182
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Summary
After years of debilitating symptoms and searching for answers, Adam was diagnosed with Lyme disease. What began as a personal health battle eventually led him down a seven-year investigation into chronic illness, immune tolerance, the history of Lyme disease, and the research behind his book, The Sleeper Agent. In this conversation, Adam shares his personal journey, explains why Lyme disease can be so difficult to diagnose, discusses the role of co-infections, and explores the historical research that shaped his investigation into Plum Island and the work of Erich Traub. Topics include: • Lyme disease • Chronic illness • Tick-borne diseases • Immune tolerance • Multiple co-infections • Plum Island • Erich Traub • The Sleeper Agent If you enjoyed this interview, the extended Waiola Plus conversation goes much further. On the Waiola Plus side, Adam discusses Operation Paperclip, biological warfare, historical biodefense programs, vaccine history, public health, chemical warfare, intelligence connections, and many of the controversial subjects that could not be included in this YouTube version. If you enjoyed this interview, the extended Waiola Plus conversation goes much further. On the Waiola Plus side, Adam discusses Operation Paperclip, biological warfare, historical biodefense programs, vaccine history, public health, chemical warfare, intelligence connections, and many of the controversial subjects that could not be included in this YouTube version. If you want the complete interview, join the Waiola Plus community at: https://www.patreon.com/wakeupwithmiya You can also become a YouTube Member for extended interviews and bonus content: https://www.youtube.com/@WakeUpWithMiya/join Adam's website: https://thesleeperagent.com Mahalo for watching. If you enjoyed this c…