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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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Most MS advice is either outdated, overwhelming, or straight-up impossible to follow.

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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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.

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 person, I […]

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

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A vibrant image of someone reaching towards a bright future, symbolizing the guiding principles for thriving and finding hope despite a Multiple Sclerosis diagnosis.

We all wish we had that one person when we were first diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. The one who understood exactly what we were feeling. Someone who could offer real-life advice, not just the clinical version you get from your doctor. When I was newly diagnosed, I searched everywhere for her. But no one showed […]

3 Guiding Principles to Thriving with Multiple Sclerosis (S1E7)

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Vitamin D Multiple Sclerosis

Want to lower your risk of Multiple Sclerosis symptoms and relapse? Take vitamin D. A lot of it. That’s basically been the message to the MS community for years. So we stocked up on our supplements and took ‘em daily. But now recent research suggests that this may not be true. Two studies concluded that […]

Vitamin D Multiple Sclerosis

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Image of sunlight and a vitamin D supplement bottle, illustrating the discussion about Vitamin D's role and recent research in managing Multiple Sclerosis.

If you’ve been told to load up on vitamin D to help with MS, you’re not alone. For years, that’s been the message within the MS community: take vitamin D. Lots of it to lower your risk of symptoms and relapse. It seemed like the simplest and cheapest addition to our wellness routine. And bonus? […]

Vitamin D and MS: Should You Still Be Taking It? (S1E6)

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A person looking at multiple medication bottles, representing the challenge of deciding on the best Multiple Sclerosis treatment plan and discussing options with doctors.

Were you diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis and handed a binder full of treatment options with the pressure to choose one quickly? You are not alone. Deciding which MS medication is right for you is one of the most overwhelming and personal decisions you will make on this journey. There is no one-size-fits-all solution, which is […]

Deciding on MS Medications: How to Make the Best Choice for You (S1E5)

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Illustration of diverse healthcare professionals, symbolizing building a comprehensive and affordable wellness team for managing Multiple Sclerosis.

Living with MS means facing uncertainty nearly every day. One day it’s fatigue. The next it’s brain fog. A few days later, your leg feels off and you’re left wondering if it’s just a passing sensation or the beginning of something more serious. That’s why having a solid MS wellness team is so important. You […]

Build Your Dream MS Wellness Team Without Breaking the Bank (S1E4)

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Graphic depicting brain neurons and gut bacteria, illustrating the connection between gut health and brain health, highlighting Harvard's probiotic research for Multiple Sclerosis.

What if you could take a probiotic to treat MS instead of medications with life-threatening side effects? Harvard has just made this a reality. In a groundbreaking study, researchers engineered a probiotic specifically designed to target inflammation in the brain, offering a promising new approach to managing multiple sclerosis. Apple Podcasts | Spotify  A new era in […]

Harvard Creates a Probiotic to Treat Multiple Sclerosis (S1E3)

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My MS Podcast: Reclaim your body, mind and life from multiple sclerosis.

My MS Podcast has been on my heart for quite a long time. So I’m thrilled that it’s finally in the hands of our multiple sclerosis community around the world. I created this podcast because when I was diagnosed with Relapsing Remitting Multiple Sclerosis in 2016, I was overwhelmed. For the first time in my […]

Introducing My MS Podcast

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Image showing a person sitting with their head in their hands, representing the overwhelming feelings when realizing they have Multiple Sclerosis and how symptoms like trigeminal neuralgia led to diagnosis.

Apple Podcasts | Spotify  Welcome to My MS Podcast! This space is all about reclaiming your body, mind, and life from multiple sclerosis. Today, I’m sharing my personal journey – the beginning of Season 1, Episode 1 – where I recount the story of my diagnosis and the road that unites us all: the moment you hear […]

How I Knew I Had Multiple Sclerosis (S1E1)

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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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