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Motherhood with Multiple Sclerosis: MS mom slowing down on Mother’s Day

Permission to Rest (Without the Guilt): A Mother’s Day Message for Moms with MS (S7E7)

Apple Podcasts | Spotify  If you’ve always been the one who gets it done—the one who wakes up early, stays up late, checks the boxes, and holds it all together, Mother’s Day can bring up more than just flowers and cards. And if you’re now navigating motherhood with MS? There’s a good chance today feels heavy. Because […]

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Spring Reset: 5 Nourishing Habits to Gently Reboot Your Routine (S7E6)

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Why My (and Your) MS Diagnosis Anniversary Matters

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I created this online home to be a source of chronic inspiration and practical strategies for living with MS. Whether you're new to the community or a seasoned veteran, I invite you to join me on this journey of healing and personal growth. So grab a cup of tea, kick off your shoes, and make yourself at home. I hope you enjoy your time and become a regular around here!"

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Apple Podcasts | Spotify  Welcome to My MS Podcast. Today, I’m opening up about what it really means to be newly diagnosed with MS. This isn’t another generic medical rundown; it’s an unfiltered, heart-to-heart conversation about the raw truths and emotions that come with hearing those life-altering words. Whether you’ve been diagnosed days ago or you’re supporting […]

Facing MS: Real Talk on Being Newly Diagnosed (S1E2)

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You’re scared, I know.  You’ve known something was off for a while, but now you have the answer. It’s the answer you never wanted.  You have MS.  You’re wondering… what is MS?!? Isn’t that what people have that end up in a wheelchair?  Are YOU going to end up in a wheelchair?  All the “what […]

Letter to My Newly Diagnosed Self

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Celebrating 1 Year of My MS Podcast

It’s hard to believe, but My MS Podcast has officially turned one year old! As I sit down to write this blog post, I’m filled with a mix of emotions – pride, gratitude, and a sense of accomplishment. This past year has been a journey of growth, both for the podcast and for me personally. […]

Celebrating One Year of My MS Podcast

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Wahls Protocol Research Update: Interview with Dr. Terry Wahls and Alene Brennan

When I was first diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in 2016, one of the first books that I read was The Wahls Protocol. In it, Dr. Terry Wahls, shares her journey living with multiple sclerosis and how she used diet and lifestyle to reverse her symptoms of Secondary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis. Today she has an update for […]

Wahls Protocol Research Update

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3 Unexpected Lesson from Multiple Sclerosis with Alene Brennan

“Thank You” are certainly two words that I never thought I would be saying to Multiple Sclerosis.  Why would I thank the incurable disease that’s attacking my brain?  Yet having lived with this diagnosis for more than 7 years now, I can honestly say that it actually has changed some things for the better.  So […]

3 Unexpected Lessons Living with MS

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Wellness Tracker for MS

I remember leaving the hospital after I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis.  I was driving through the parking garage and my head was spinning with all the what ifs and worst case scenarios, along with a thousand questions and a million emotions.  I felt completely defeated. And I also was completely determined that I was […]

My Personal Wellness Tracker

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Apple Podcasts | Spotify  When I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in 2016, my thoughts were all over the place. I worried about every decision I made regarding treatment. I worried about the future and whether the worst-case scenarios would come true. And I worried day and night. Of course, all that worrying did not make things […]

Finding Strength Through MS: My Personal Anthem for Healing (S1E17)

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Apple Podcasts | Spotify  Let’s face it, managing finances or following a budget isn’t easy or enjoyable. But when the frequent and often unexpected medical expenses of a chronic illness start piling up, it quickly becomes clear that something needs to change. From co-pays and lab tests to MRIs and sky-high medication costs, the financial burden of […]

Managing the Cost of Multiple Sclerosis (S1E14)

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3 Guiding Principles to Thriving with MS

We all wish we had that person when we were diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. You know, the person who understood you – and what you were going through. That person who had already been down this road and could give you real advice. When I was diagnosed with MS, finding this person was as rare […]

3 Principles to Thriving with Multiple Sclerosis

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Apple Podcasts | Spotify  We all wish we had that one person when we were first diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. The one who understood exactly what we were feeling. Someone who could offer real-life advice, not just the clinical version you get from your doctor. When I was newly diagnosed, I searched everywhere for her. But no […]

3 Guiding Principles to Thriving with Multiple Sclerosis (S1E7)

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Resources Blog & Videos Welcome to a chronicle of chronic inspiration. Here you’ll find insider access to all of the strategies + support to keep you nourished, motivated, and empowered. Check it out Podcast Consider co-hosts Shanna and Alene your new autoimmune besties. Each week they share their personal stories, expert tips on what to […]

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