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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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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.

Apple Podcasts | Spotify  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. […]

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.

Apple Podcasts | Spotify  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, […]

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.

Apple Podcasts | Spotify  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 […]

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.

Apple Podcasts | Spotify  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. 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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Cover art for My MS Podcast featuring host Alene Brennan, discussing how to reclaim your body, mind, and life from Multiple Sclerosis.

Apple Podcasts | Spotify  Hello and welcome to My MS Podcast! I’m Alene Brennan, your host and fellow MS sister, and I’m thrilled that you’ve decided to hit play and join me on this life-changing journey. This podcast has been on my heart for a long time, and finally, sharing it with you feels incredibly empowering. My […]

Welcome to My MS Podcast: Your Guide to Thriving with Multiple Sclerosis (S1E0)

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A thoughtful image of a woman, representing the emotional journey and honest conversations involved in facing a new Multiple Sclerosis diagnosis.

Apple Podcasts | Spotify  Welcome to My MS Podcast. Today, I’m opening up about what it really means to be newly diagnosed with MS. This isn’t another generic medical rundown; it’s an unfiltered, heart-to-heart conversation about the raw truths and emotions that come with hearing those life-altering words. Whether you’ve been diagnosed days ago or you’re supporting […]

Facing MS: Real Talk on Being Newly Diagnosed (S1E2)

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17 Wahls Protocol Breakfast Ideas

Breakfast on the Wahls Protocol can be one of the hardest meals to figure out. You need a breakfast that is gluten-free, dairy-free, and egg-free. Don’t worry, I’ve got you covered. Here are some of my favorite Wahls Protocol breakfast recipes that are a quick, easy, and delicious way to start your day. 1. SMOOTHIE […]

17 Wahls Protocol Breakfast Recipes

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Harvard studies probiotics engineered to treat Multiple Sclerosis.

Researchers at Harvard designed a probiotic that could potentially treat Multiple Sclerosis. Yup, you heard that right, this “multiple sclerosis probiotics” could be the future of treatments for MS. It offers a more precise way to target brain inflammation, while minimizing negative side effects compared with traditional medications. If you’re like me, every time a […]

Multiple Sclerosis Probiotics

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