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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Most MS advice is either outdated, overwhelming, or straight-up impossible to follow.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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A thoughtful image of a woman, representing the emotional journey and honest conversations involved in facing a new Multiple Sclerosis diagnosis.

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 someone who […]

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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Woman Managing Multiple Sclerosis Urinary Incontinence

Who wants to admit that they’re struggling – and sometimes failing – to get to the bathroom in time? Let’s face it ladies, Multiple Sclerosis urinary incontinence, is not fun. Yet, it’s a common symptom of MS. As your fellow MS sister and a Nutritionist specializing in Multiple Sclerosis, let’s talk about tips and strategies […]

Multiple Sclerosis Urinary Incontinence

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Pink water bottle - A hydration solution for MS patients without impacting urinary frequency.

Staying hydrated with Multiple Sclerosis can feel impossible some days. Drink too little, and we risk fatigue and constipation. Drink too much, and we’re sprinting to the bathroom – sometimes in a race against time. Does that sound familiar? As a Nutritionist Specializing in Multiple Sclerosis, I talk with so many women living with MS […]

Multiple Sclerosis Hydration: How to Stay Hydrated without Increasing Urinary Frequency

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You’re scared, I know.  You’ve known something was off for a while, but now you have the answer. It’s the answer you never wanted.  You have MS.  You’re wondering… what is MS?!? Isn’t that what people have that end up in a wheelchair?  Are YOU going to end up in a wheelchair?  All the “what […]

Letter to My Newly Diagnosed Self

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Multiple Sclerosis with Pregnancy First Trimester

It had been five years since my diagnosis of Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis when I got the news that I was pregnant. My body was embarking on yet another journey: multiple sclerosis with pregnancy. I was newly married and so grateful that my lifelong dream of becoming a mother was coming true. Managing my diagnosis of […]

Multiple Sclerosis with Pregnancy: First Trimester

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What Triggers Migraines

If you suffer from migraines, there’s only one question you want answered, what triggers migraines? Seriously, what could cause pain such debilitating?  I’m all too familiar with this question. My first migraine was in elementary school and I lived with them for decades. (You can check out my migraine story here.)  Over the years, migraines […]

What Triggers Migraines

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Wahls Protocol Easter Basket

How to Make a Wahls Protocol Easter Basket Want to make an Easter basket this year that will actually support your health and help you stay committed to the Wahls Protocol?  These are my top 5 recommendations Sweet tooth – coconut rolled dates and fruit strips Beyond sweets – seaweed strips, collagen packet and jerky […]

How to Make a Wahls Protocol Easter Basket

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Managing Mindset During An Autoimmune Flare

Have you ever struggled with the emotions of an autoimmune flare? The physical symptoms often get more attention, but the emotional side of healing can be just as hard. What’s even harder is that we often don’t have someone to talk to that gets it.  Well, on this episode that’s exactly what we’re diving into.  […]

Ep 3: What You Should Really Know About Mindset for Autoimmune Flares

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How to Travel Well With Autoimmune Disease

Have you ever wondered how to travel with autoimmune disease so you can feel your best inside and out? Well, on this episode that’s exactly what you’ll find out. We’re going to walk you step by step through the process of how we travel with autoimmune disease, and by the end of it you’ll be […]

Episode 2: How to Travel with Autoimmune Disease

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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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