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My New Rule for Holiday Weekends with MS (And Why It Changed Everything)

When everyone else unplugs for a holiday weekend, I feel the pressure to do more. Three whole days? That’s three days to catch up. When the rest of the world slows down, I wanted to optimize. Finally do everything I haven’t had the time or energy to do. If you’re living with MS, you probably […]

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A stack of colorful candies with a question mark overlay, symbolizing common questions about sugar cravings and offering answers for managing them, especially with Multiple Sclerosis.

Apple Podcasts | Spotify  How to Manage Sugar Cravings and MS Without Feeling Deprived Living with multiple sclerosis (MS) brings a long list of daily challenges, and for many, sugar cravings rank near the top. Whether it’s Halloween candy calling your name or the urge to reach for something sweet at the end of a long, exhausting […]

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Alene Brennan looking concerned in a hospital-like setting, representing the challenging experience of an MS pseudo flare and distinguishing it from a true flare.

Apple Podcasts | Spotify  This summer, I found myself in the ER at 1:30 a.m., undergoing a two-hour MRI, wondering if this was the moment my MS would take a turn. It was my first real scare since being diagnosed in 2016, and it brought up every fear I thought I had managed. New symptoms, physical and […]

MS Pseudo Flare or True Flare? My First MS Scare Since 2016 (S6E2)

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Alene Brennan celebrating the first anniversary of My MS Podcast, surrounded by festive elements like confetti, symbolizing the journey and growth of the podcast community.

Apple Podcasts | Spotify  It’s official, My MS Podcast is celebrating its one-year anniversary. This milestone marks not just 60 episodes, 8,000 downloads, and listeners in over 30 countries, but also a deeply personal journey through one of the hardest and most rewarding seasons of my life. In today’s post, I’m reflecting on the lessons I’ve learned […]

My MS Podcast Turns One: Lessons from a Year of Grace, Growth, and Real Talk (S6E1)

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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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Moving boxes and a person looking overwhelmed but with a plan, representing strategies for managing a summer move or daunting projects with Multiple Sclerosis.

Apple Podcasts | Spotify  My family and I have been looking forward to moving for years. This summer, that dream is finally becoming a reality. But as exciting as that sounds, let’s be real. Moving in the middle of summer is intense. Add living with Multiple Sclerosis into the mix, and you have a whole new level […]

Managing a Summer Move with MS: Strategies That Help (S5E9)

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A person looking tired in a warm outdoor setting, symbolizing the challenges and strategies for managing Multiple Sclerosis fatigue during summer heat.

Apple Podcasts | Spotify  Do you ever feel like the summer heat is out to get you? I used to love everything about this season—the long days, the poolside sun, and back-to-back outdoor activities. Then Multiple Sclerosis came into my world and brought with it a major curveball: heat intolerance. If you’ve experienced the same shift, you’re […]

Managing MS Fatigue in Summer: How to Stay Cool and Keep Your Energy Up (S5E8)

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A person stretching or meditating outdoors in summer, representing a Wahls Protocol "Summer Reset" for renewing healthy habits with Multiple Sclerosis.

Apple Podcasts | Spotify  Can you believe we’re halfway through 2024 already? It feels like the year is flying by. And if you’re like most people, the goals you set in January might have taken a backseat by now. That’s why I created this summer reset. Not as a bootcamp or a big overhaul, but as a […]

The Ultimate Summer Reset for MS: How to Refocus Your Health Goals Mid-Year (S5E7)

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Apple Podcasts | Spotify  It has been eight years since I heard the words, “You have MS.” That moment changed everything for me. Yet, in a strange way, nothing around me changed at all. While my world flipped upside down, the rest of the world kept moving forward like nothing happened. I was left to quietly pick […]

Why My (and Your) MS Diagnosis Anniversary Matters (S5E6)

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A person holding their head with a migraine, with a subtle MS ribbon, representing the connection and management of migraines with Multiple Sclerosis.

Apple Podcasts | Spotify  It was a migraine that led me to a neurologist and ultimately to my diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis. I was getting excruciating headaches during workouts and something felt off. After an MRI, I received a call at 8:30 on New Year’s Eve 2015: “You have lesions on your brain that look like MS.” […]

MS and Migraine: How to Manage Two Chronic Conditions Without Losing Your Mind (S5E5)

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A glass of water with fruit slices and a bowl of hydrating fruits, symbolizing ways to improve hydration for Multiple Sclerosis without solely relying on drinking water.

Apple Podcasts | Spotify  What if I told you there’s something simple you can do every day that supports cognitive function, boosts energy, improves digestion, and even slows aging? And what if it was free, accessible, and immediately available to you? That something is water. Hydration is one of the most overlooked yet powerful tools you have […]

How to Improve Hydration and Pee Less (S5E4)

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Bowls of colorful dairy-free ice cream alternatives, representing delicious and healthy dessert options for those on the Wahls Protocol or avoiding dairy with Multiple Sclerosis.

Apple Podcasts | Spotify  The temperatures are rising and so are the cravings for ice cream. But if you’re following the Wahls Protocol to manage your MS, a typical bowl of dairy-based ice cream is likely off the table. Still, that doesn’t mean you’re stuck skipping dessert all summer. As a certified Wahls Protocol practitioner and someone […]

7 Dairy-Free Alternatives to Ice Cream (S5E3)

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