Episode 273 — Fill YOUR Cup First
Guest: Dr. Tom Moorcroft • Date: September 18, 2025
Episode Overview
This week’s conversation is with Dr. Tom Moorcroft, one of the most inspiring voices in the MAPS community. Together, we explore why the most powerful gift you can give your child is a parent who is fueled, present, and leading with love.
About Dr. Tom Moorcroft
Dr. Tom Moorcroft, DO, is one of the most respected voices in complex chronic illness recovery and America’s Premier Lyme Disease Educator. He is the founder of the Lyme Disease Practitioner Certification & Mentorship Program and host of The Lyme Insider podcast, where he trains clinicians to master the art and science of treating Lyme disease, tick-borne co-infections, mold illness, and infection-induced autoimmune conditions like PANS/PANDAS.
With over 15 years of frontline experience, Dr. Tom blends cutting-edge science with practical, results-driven strategies to solve medical mysteries others often miss. He is a Fellow of the Medical Academy of Pediatric & Special Needs (FMAPS), an ILADS Fellow, and a former acting President, Board Member, and Committee Chair of ILADS.
Trusted by patients and practitioners alike—from highly sensitive individuals to children with neuroinflammatory challenges—Dr. Tom’s mission is clear: raise the standard of care and empower more healers to deliver lasting results. tommoorcroft.com
Learn more:
Medical Practice → OriginsOfHealth.com
Practitioner Training → LymeTraining.org
YouTube → @TomMoorcroft
Instagram → @drtommoorcroft
LinkedIn → @tommoorcroftdo
Facebook → @OriginsOfHealth
The Lyme Insider Podcast
You’ll Discover
How Filling Your Own Tank First Makes You a Stronger Parent (8:10)
Why Modeling Behavior Is More Powerful Than Demanding It (11:29)
The Surprising Truth: Your Child Is Always Listening (13:28)
How Turning Supplements & Food Changes Into Acts of Love Shifts Everything (17:35)
The Unforgettable “I See You In There” Moment That Proves Presence Heals (21:18)
Why Acceptance Opens the Door to Action and Growth (37:45)
How Course Correction—Not Perfection—Creates Lasting Change (46:28)
Resources
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