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Living With MS and Feeling Behind This Year? Read This First

It’s mid-February. And you’ve already convinced yourself you blew it. The workout routine didn’t stick.The nutrition plan fell apart.January became more proof that you just can’t keep up. Sound familiar? Good. Because that’s exactly where the guilt ends. When Your Plans Don’t Match Real Life The last time I recorded a podcast episode before this […]

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Packaged gluten-free foods with an ingredients label visible, questioning if they are safe for the Wahls Protocol diet for Multiple Sclerosis.

Apple Podcasts | Spotify  Will gluten free packaged foods sabotage your results on the Wahls Protocol? You might be wondering, if it’s labeled gluten free, how bad can it really be? When you’re trying to follow such a strict protocol to manage multiple sclerosis, it’s easy to think that a snack here or there won’t make a […]

Are Gluten Free Packaged Foods Safe on the Wahls Protocol? (S4E9)

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A person happily eating a compliant meal at a restaurant, representing tips for successfully eating out while following the Wahls Protocol for Multiple Sclerosis.

Apple Podcasts | Spotify  Is it possible to stick to the Wahls Protocol while dining out at your favorite restaurant? The short answer is yes, and I’m here to show you how. As a certified nutrition coach and Wahls Warrior myself, I know firsthand how overwhelming it can feel to eat at a restaurant while managing MS […]

Eating Out on the Wahls Protocol: Your Guide to Dining Out with Confidence (S4E8)

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A clock showing fasting hours and a healthy meal, symbolizing the practice of intermittent fasting and its potential benefits for Multiple Sclerosis.

Apple Podcasts | Spotify  They say timing is everything. And when it comes to using food as medicine, that might just be true, especially with intermittent fasting. Intermittent fasting has become a popular wellness tool, praised for improving gut health, reducing inflammation, supporting brain function, and even regulating the immune system. All of which sound promising when […]

Intermittent Fasting and MS: Is It Right for You? (S4E7)

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A person happily enjoying healthy, compliant food, representing strategies to avoid feeling deprived while following the Wahls Protocol for Multiple Sclerosis.

Apple Podcasts | Spotify  Following the Wahls Protocol for multiple sclerosis can feel like a full-time job. You’re constantly checking labels, planning meals, and avoiding old favorites. While the health benefits make it worth the effort, the emotional toll of feeling deprived is real. If you’ve ever scrolled past a foodie post or walked through a party […]

How to Not Feel Deprived on the Wahls Protocol (S4E6)

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A person looking energetic, with healthy food icons, representing how to eat for better energy and ease fatigue with Multiple Sclerosis.

Apple Podcasts | Spotify  Fatigue is one of the most challenging symptoms of living with MS. It can feel like no amount of rest ever fills your tank. You may wake up tired, push through the day in survival mode, and still end the night wondering what went wrong. If this is you, you’re not alone. While […]

How to Eat for Better Energy (S4E5)

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A visual representation of a balanced meal on the Wahls Protocol with plenty of colorful vegetables, illustrating what Alene Brennan eats in a day for Multiple Sclerosis.

Apple Podcasts | Spotify  The Wahls Protocol recommends nine cups of vegetables every day. It is a big ask, but it comes with a big promise. This nutrition protocol has the potential to support symptom reversal in MS, one of the most overwhelming chronic illnesses out there. So it makes sense that when you hear about this […]

What I Eat in a Day on the Wahls Protocol (S4E4)

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A graphic showing a brain connected to a gut, surrounded by healthy foods, symbolizing the best foods to support brain health in Multiple Sclerosis.

Apple Podcasts | Spotify  Have you ever wondered how the food you eat affects your brain and your ability to manage MS? If you’re trying to reduce fatigue, brain fog, and inflammation, the answer begins in your gut. Understanding the link between the gut and brain makes food choices easier and far more powerful. When you know […]

Best Foods to Support Brain Health in MS (S4E3)

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A plate with colorful, anti-inflammatory foods like berries and leafy greens, representing the 5 key elements of an anti-inflammatory diet for Multiple Sclerosis.

Apple Podcasts | Spotify  Would you consider your diet anti-inflammatory? You may be eating healthier than the standard American diet, but still unsure if your meals support healing. When living with a chronic illness like MS, food is one of the most powerful tools we have to reduce symptoms and stabilize disease progression. So how do you […]

5 Key Elements of an Anti-Inflammatory Diet (S4E2)

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Warning About Nutrition and Autoimmune Disease

There’s a lot of misinformation about nutrition. It’s confusing and overwhelming as you try to create your MS diet or protocol. How are you supposed to discern what is real, valid information versus what’s someone’s personal opinion?  I mean, are you restricting more foods than you need to? Or on the flipside, are you unknowingly […]

My 5 Nutrition Principles to Keep Eating Simple

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Alene Brennan smiling, representing practical Multiple Sclerosis nutrition for the real world, making healthy eating manageable.

Apple Podcasts | Spotify  If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the endless rules and restrictions of MS nutrition protocols, you’re not alone. The elimination of your favorite foods, the pressure to eat perfectly, and the fear of doing it wrong can leave you feeling stuck. Yes, you want the results, but does it really have to be […]

MS Nutrition for the Real World (S4E1)

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A person breaking through a symbolic barrier or wall, representing strategies to overcome self-sabotage and get out of your own way when living with Multiple Sclerosis.

Apple Podcasts | Spotify  Do you ever feel like you’re your own biggest obstacle? Like you’re standing in your own way and can’t figure out how to move forward? If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. In fact, this is a conversation straight from the heart, because I’ve been there too. Living with MS adds layers of […]

How to Get Out of Your Own Way With MS (S3E6)

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Beating the MS Biological Clock Starts With One Habit

MS has its own biological clock, and it doesn’t stop while we wait for the “right time.” But you can slow it, with small, sustainable habits that are realistic and powerful enough to change your future.

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