Alayna Bellquist’s work is inseparable from her experience as a Lyme disease survivor. Her journey informs her philosophy, advocacy, and educational efforts, all of which center on reconnecting with nature, building resilience, and fostering hope for others facing chronic illness
A central theme in Bellquist’s work is gratitude for her Lyme experience, which she describes as life-reordering and ultimately beneficial. She believes that healing oneself and healing the environment are interc…