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Alene Brennan on a family vacation in Hawaii sharing MS diet travel tips from her 10-day trip

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

Vacations are for making memories, not worrying about your MS diet. Still, I get how important it is to stay consistent so you actually have the energy to enjoy your trip. That’s why I’m sharing the MS diet travel tips that helped me feel good on our 10-day family vacation to Hawaii. 👉 Listen to […]

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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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An individual standing strong with arms outstretched towards a sunrise, embodying finding personal strength and hope through an anthem for healing with Multiple Sclerosis.

When I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in 2016, my thoughts were all over the place. I worried about every decision I made regarding treatment. I worried about the future and whether the worst-case scenarios would come true. And I worried day and night. Of course, all that worrying did not make things better. It […]

Finding Strength Through MS: My Personal Anthem for Healing (S1E17)

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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.

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 living with […]

Managing the Cost of Multiple Sclerosis (S1E14)

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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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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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