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White alarm clock with a sticky note that says “Later,” symbolizing the MS biological clock by Alene Brennan and the cost of delaying healthy habits.

What is the MS Biological Clock? Why Waiting is the Most Expensive Mistake (E8E2)

What if I told you the MS biological clock is already ticking inside your body right now and it’s influencing your health whether you realize it or not? This isn’t about wrinkles or gray hairs. It’s about how your immune system ages in ways that can make Multiple Sclerosis harder to manage. If you’re waiting […]

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Fall Fresh Start: How Small Habits Can Give You More Energy for the Holidays with MS (S8E1)

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When Caregivers Get MS: 5 Ways to Balance Family and Fight Fatigue (S7E10)

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MS Diet Travel Tips: What I Ate on My 10-Day Hawaii Trip (S7E9)

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Did I Cause This MS Flare? How to Release the Guilt and Choose Grace (S7E8)

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I’m Alene, a Functional Nutrition Practitioner and your MS sister. I’m here to give you strategies that actually work in real life. Think practical MS nutrition, habits you can stick with, and mindset shifts that change everything. Because you don’t need more noise.
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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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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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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.

You’ll learn how to beat the MS biological clock with science-backed habits that protect your brain and give you back a life that feels good.

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