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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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? […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 the words, […]

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. 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 […]