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My New Rule for Holiday Weekends with MS (And Why It Changed Everything)

When everyone else unplugs for a holiday weekend, I feel the pressure to do more. Three whole days? That’s three days to catch up. When the rest of the world slows down, I wanted to optimize. Finally do everything I haven’t had the time or energy to do. If you’re living with MS, you probably […]

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A person looking tired in a warm outdoor setting, symbolizing the challenges and strategies for managing Multiple Sclerosis fatigue during summer heat.

Apple Podcasts | Spotify  Do you ever feel like the summer heat is out to get you? I used to love everything about this season—the long days, the poolside sun, and back-to-back outdoor activities. Then Multiple Sclerosis came into my world and brought with it a major curveball: heat intolerance. If you’ve experienced the same shift, you’re […]

Managing MS Fatigue in Summer: How to Stay Cool and Keep Your Energy Up (S5E8)

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A person holding their head with a migraine, with a subtle MS ribbon, representing the connection and management of migraines with Multiple Sclerosis.

Apple Podcasts | Spotify  It was a migraine that led me to a neurologist and ultimately to my diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis. I was getting excruciating headaches during workouts and something felt off. After an MRI, I received a call at 8:30 on New Year’s Eve 2015: “You have lesions on your brain that look like MS.” […]

MS and Migraine: How to Manage Two Chronic Conditions Without Losing Your Mind (S5E5)

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A cracked egg with a red "X" over it, visually representing why eggs are restricted on the Wahls Protocol diet for Multiple Sclerosis.

Apple Podcasts | Spotify  Eggs are one of the most convenient and versatile sources of protein. From scrambled eggs to omelets, they are a breakfast staple and often a go-to for those following a clean diet. But if you’re following the Wahls Protocol to manage multiple sclerosis, you may have noticed that eggs are restricted. Why? As […]

Why Are Eggs Restricted on the Wahls Protocol? (S4E10)

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A clock showing fasting hours and a healthy meal, symbolizing the practice of intermittent fasting and its potential benefits for Multiple Sclerosis.

Apple Podcasts | Spotify  They say timing is everything. And when it comes to using food as medicine, that might just be true, especially with intermittent fasting. Intermittent fasting has become a popular wellness tool, praised for improving gut health, reducing inflammation, supporting brain function, and even regulating the immune system. All of which sound promising when […]

Intermittent Fasting and MS: Is It Right for You? (S4E7)

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A plate with colorful, anti-inflammatory foods like berries and leafy greens, representing the 5 key elements of an anti-inflammatory diet for Multiple Sclerosis.

Would you consider your diet anti-inflammatory? You may be eating healthier than the standard American diet, but still unsure if your meals support healing. When living with a chronic illness like MS, food is one of the most powerful tools we have to reduce symptoms and stabilize disease progression. So how do you know if […]

5 Key Elements of an Anti-Inflammatory Diet (S4E2)

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Alene Brennan smiling, representing practical Multiple Sclerosis nutrition for the real world, making healthy eating manageable.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the endless rules and restrictions of MS nutrition protocols, you’re not alone. The elimination of your favorite foods, the pressure to eat perfectly, and the fear of doing it wrong can leave you feeling stuck. Yes, you want the results, but does it really have to be this hard? […]

MS Nutrition for the Real World (S4E1)

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A plate filled with colorful vegetables, symbolizing three simple steps to adopting an MS-friendly diet for better health and symptom management.

Apple Podcasts | Spotify  Nutrition can be overwhelming, especially when you are trying to manage Multiple Sclerosis. Between brain fog, fatigue, and the sheer volume of dietary advice out there, it’s easy to feel stuck. You want to keep your MS symptoms stable, but you need guidance that is realistic and doable. That is exactly what this […]

3 Simple Steps to a MS-Friendly Diet (S3E2)

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Alene Brennan smiling, symbolizing a life update and strategies for getting back on track with a healthy routine after feeling derailed with Multiple Sclerosis.

Apple Podcasts | Spotify  Have you felt like 2024 didn’t exactly start the way you hoped? Maybe you had goals, resolutions, or plans for a fresh start, and then life happened. If that’s you, you’re in the right place. Season 3 of My MS Podcast is all about new beginnings, and not the picture-perfect kind. The real […]

How to Reset When Life with MS Knocks You Off Track (S3E1)

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A plate with healthy food options, depicting strategies for what to eat before and after a holiday party to support health with Multiple Sclerosis.

Apple Podcasts | Spotify  The holiday season often brings joyful gatherings and delicious spreads. But if you’re managing Multiple Sclerosis, you know these events can also bring challenges. Not just with what to eat at the party, but how your choices before and after the event affect your energy, symptoms, and overall wellbeing. As a nutrition coach […]

What to Eat Before and After a Holiday Party When You Have MS (S2E9)

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A glass of alcohol with a "yes" or "no" choice, representing the decision to sip or skip alcohol with Multiple Sclerosis during the holidays.

Apple Podcasts | Spotify  The holiday season often comes with clinking glasses and festive toasts. But if you’re living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS), the decision to sip or skip that holiday cocktail might feel a bit more complicated. I’ll be the first to say, when I was newly diagnosed, I wasn’t thinking about alcohol. My focus went […]

Alcohol and MS: To Sip or Skip This Holiday Season? (S2E8)

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A stack of colorful candies with a question mark overlay, symbolizing common questions about sugar cravings and offering answers for managing them, especially with Multiple Sclerosis.

Apple Podcasts | Spotify  How to Manage Sugar Cravings and MS Without Feeling Deprived Living with multiple sclerosis (MS) brings a long list of daily challenges, and for many, sugar cravings rank near the top. Whether it’s Halloween candy calling your name or the urge to reach for something sweet at the end of a long, exhausting […]

How to Manage Sugar Cravings with MS Without Feeling Deprived (S6E3)

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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.

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