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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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Facing MS Real Talk on Being Newly Diagnosed

When you’re newly diagnosed with multiple sclerosis you’re often faced with decisions that you don’t feel qualified or ready to make. Questions like… You’re making life altering decisions at a time when you can’t even think straight. You’re trying to wrap your head around what is happening to your body and make major decisions about […]

Facing MS: Real Talk on Being Newly Diagnosed

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How I Knew I Had Multiple Sclerosis

Where exactly do you start when someone asks you about your diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis? Do you start with the first symptom you experienced? Do you start with the sinking feeling when you knew something was really wrong? Or do you start the moment you finally heard the words, “You Have MS?” My MS story […]

How I Knew I Had Multiple Sclerosis

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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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How to Get Out of Your Own Way with Multiple Sclerosis Alene Brennan

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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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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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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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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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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