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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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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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A person performing gentle exercises with a focus on balance and controlled movement, symbolizing effective exercises for Multiple Sclerosis while managing fatigue.

Apple Podcasts | Spotify  When it comes to exercise and MS, it’s hard to know when to push and when to rest. One day a walk boosts your energy. The next day it wipes you out for days. The unpredictability of MS makes it tough to create a consistent workout routine. I get it, because I’ve been […]

Best Exercises for MS: How to Move Without Burning Out (S3E5)

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A plate filled with colorful vegetables, symbolizing three simple steps to adopting an MS-friendly diet for better health and symptom management.

Apple Podcasts | Spotify  Nutrition can be overwhelming, especially when you are trying to manage Multiple Sclerosis. Between brain fog, fatigue, and the sheer volume of dietary advice out there, it’s easy to feel stuck. You want to keep your MS symptoms stable, but you need guidance that is realistic and doable. That is exactly what this […]

3 Simple Steps to a MS-Friendly Diet (S3E2)

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Alene Brennan smiling, symbolizing a life update and strategies for getting back on track with a healthy routine after feeling derailed with Multiple Sclerosis.

Apple Podcasts | Spotify  Have you felt like 2024 didn’t exactly start the way you hoped? Maybe you had goals, resolutions, or plans for a fresh start, and then life happened. If that’s you, you’re in the right place. Season 3 of My MS Podcast is all about new beginnings, and not the picture-perfect kind. The real […]

How to Reset When Life with MS Knocks You Off Track (S3E1)

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Festive holiday decorations, representing a special holiday message of gratitude, rest, and community from My MS Podcast.

Apple Podcasts | Spotify  As we wrap up the year, I wanted to take a moment to share a heartfelt thank you to each and every one of you who has been a part of this journey through My MS Podcast. Whether you’ve been listening since the beginning or just recently found the show, your presence here […]

A Heartfelt Holiday Message to the MS Community (Special Holiday Message)

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A plate with healthy food options, depicting strategies for what to eat before and after a holiday party to support health with Multiple Sclerosis.

Apple Podcasts | Spotify  The holiday season often brings joyful gatherings and delicious spreads. But if you’re managing Multiple Sclerosis, you know these events can also bring challenges. Not just with what to eat at the party, but how your choices before and after the event affect your energy, symptoms, and overall wellbeing. As a nutrition coach […]

What to Eat Before and After a Holiday Party When You Have MS (S2E9)

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A glass of alcohol with a "yes" or "no" choice, representing the decision to sip or skip alcohol with Multiple Sclerosis during the holidays.

Apple Podcasts | Spotify  The holiday season often comes with clinking glasses and festive toasts. But if you’re living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS), the decision to sip or skip that holiday cocktail might feel a bit more complicated. I’ll be the first to say, when I was newly diagnosed, I wasn’t thinking about alcohol. My focus went […]

Alcohol and MS: To Sip or Skip This Holiday Season? (S2E8)

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A person looking determined while holding a healthy plate during holidays, symbolizing motivation to stick to the Wahls Protocol for Multiple Sclerosis.

Apple Podcasts | Spotify  Following the Wahls Protocol is challenging on a normal day. Add in the holidays with their indulgent meals and sweet treats, and it can feel downright impossible. When everyone around you is enjoying cookies, stuffing, and rich holiday dishes, you might start questioning if it’s worth sticking to your food plan. Should you […]

How to Stay Motivated with the Wahls Protocol During the Holidays (S2E7)

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Portrait of Dr. Terry Wahls, indicating an interview and update on the Wahls Protocol research for Multiple Sclerosis.

Apple Podcasts | Spotify  When I was first diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in 2016, one of the first books I reached for was The Wahls Protocol by Dr. Terry Wahls. Her personal story of reversing symptoms from Secondary Progressive MS using food and lifestyle changes gave me hope when I needed it most. Since then, her work […]

New Research on the Wahls Protocol and MS: A Conversation with Dr. Terry Wahls (S2E6)

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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 […]

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A person looking slightly confused in a festive gathering, illustrating the challenge of navigating holiday events with Multiple Sclerosis brain fog.

Apple Podcasts | Spotify  The holidays are often painted as the most wonderful time of the year, but when you’re living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS), they can bring a unique set of challenges. One of the biggest? Brain fog. If you’ve ever forgotten a conversation mid-sentence or drawn a complete blank during dinner, you know exactly what […]

How to Navigate Holiday Gatherings with MS Brain Fog and Actually Enjoy Them (S2E5)

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A person resting amidst holiday decorations, representing strategies to avoid holiday burnout when managing Multiple Sclerosis fatigue.

Apple Podcasts | Spotify  The holidays can be magical and exhausting at the same time, especially when you’re managing Multiple Sclerosis fatigue. Between decorating, cooking, shopping and the expectations we place on ourselves, it can feel like you’re always choosing between making memories and preserving your energy. But it does not have to be that way. You […]

How to Avoid Holiday Burnout When You’re Living with MS Fatigue (S2E4)

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