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A serene image of a mother taking a moment to rest, representing giving oneself permission to rest without guilt, especially for moms with Multiple Sclerosis.

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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Managing MS for Multiple Sclerosis

Is your mind having a field day rehearsing all the worst case scenarios with MS? Are your thoughts constantly feeding you doubt, fears and insecurities? Does it feel like your mind will never turn off? Day or night, it doesn’t matter, the runaway thoughts just have no end.  It’s exhausting mentally, emotionally and even physically.  […]

Developing a Thriving Mindset

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A person with a determined and resilient expression, symbolizing the development of a thriving mindset despite the challenges of Multiple Sclerosis and debunking common myths.

Apple Podcasts | Spotify  If your mind feels like it’s stuck in a loop of worst-case scenarios, fear, and doubt, you’re not alone. Living with Multiple Sclerosis comes with enough physical challenges. Your mindset doesn’t need to be another one. And yet, that’s often exactly what happens. The mental weight of MS is heavy, especially when your […]

How to Develop a Thriving Mindset with MS (S1E16)

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An abstract visual of a shrinking brain or neural connections, representing the topic of brain atrophy in Multiple Sclerosis and factors influencing it.

Apple Podcasts | Spotify  When Did Your MS Actually Begin? You may remember the exact day you were diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. But have you ever wondered when it really began? According to recent research, brain shrinkage associated with MS could start five years before the first noticeable symptoms and potentially up to a decade before an […]

When the Brain Starts Shrinking with MS: What You Need to Know (S1E15)

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A pile of money and medical bills, representing the financial challenges of living with Multiple Sclerosis and tips for managing healthcare costs.

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)

Multiple Sclerosis

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A person calmly undergoing an MRI scan, demonstrating strategies for managing anxiety and staying relaxed during an MRI when you have Multiple Sclerosis

Apple Podcasts | Spotify  MRIs can be nerve-wracking. The confinement, the noises, the uncertainty. Your thoughts are bouncing all over the places: Let’s keep it real, they’re daunting. Yet living with MS, they’re part of how we manage this disease. And just because we’re regulars at the MRI suite, doesn’t necessarily make it easier. So, if they’re […]

Staying Calm During an MRI (S1E13)

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New research shows a strong connection between migraines and MS.

Migraines and multiple sclerosis – it just sounds like a cruel combination of pain. I mean, migraines alone are a doozy. If you know… you know.  They’re more than just a bad headache.  Migraines are a full body experience.  I often compare it to having brain freeze and the flu at the same time.  It […]

Migraines Multiple Sclerosis

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A graphic showing a head with a pulsating migraine and a nervous system, illustrating the direct connection between migraines and Multiple Sclerosis.

Apple Podcasts | Spotify  Migraines. If you know, you know. They are more than just headaches. For many of us, migraines are a full-body experience that can feel like brain freeze and the flu at the same time. They can last for hours, days, or in some heartbreaking cases, never truly go away. Migraines affect each person […]

The Connection Between Migraines and Multiple Sclerosis (S1E12)

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A person walking through a dense fog, visually representing the often invisible and unpredictable symptoms like fatigue and brain fog associated with Multiple Sclerosis.

Apple Podcasts | Spotify  What does it feel like to have Multiple Sclerosis? Ask ten different people with MS and you’ll get ten different answers. Ask one person with MS on ten different days and you’ll still get ten different answers. It’s not about being indecisive or exaggerating symptoms. MS is unpredictable and often impossible to describe. […]

What It Feels Like to Have Multiple Sclerosis (S1E11)

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Illustration of a mind expanding, symbolizing the broadening of one's understanding of health beyond physical aspects when living with Multiple Sclerosis.

Apple Podcasts | Spotify  What does it mean to be healthy, now that you have MS? If you can’t be cured, can you even be healthy? This was something I personally struggled with because when I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis, I was a nutrition coach, yoga instructor, and personal trainer. I should have been the picture […]

Broaden Your Understanding of “Health” (S1E10)

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Scientific illustration of a sugar molecule and brain cells, representing research on how N-acetyl glucosamine may improve Multiple Sclerosis function and reduce inflammation.

Apple Podcasts | Spotify  A recent headline caught my attention: “Simple sugar compound improves function in multiple sclerosis patients, a UCI study shows.” At first glance, it almost sounds too good to be true. Sugar? Helping MS? Before anyone reaches for the candy jar, let’s take a closer look at what this study is actually saying. The […]

In the News: Does This Sugar Improve MS Function? (S1E9)

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A group of people sitting together in conversation, depicting the process of discussing a Multiple Sclerosis diagnosis with family and friends and helping them understand the condition.

Apple Podcasts | Spotify  You’re scared to tell people that you have Multiple Sclerosis. How will they react? Will they see you differently? You don’t want things to change. But you also feel so alone carrying this secret. Telling people about your diagnosis isn’t easy. It’s vulnerable. And that’s uncomfortable. I’ve been there. As a very private […]

How to Tell Family and Friends You Have MS (S1E8)

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