Is your mind having a field day rehearsing all the worst case scenarios with MS? Are your thoughts constantly feeding you doubt, fears and insecurities? Does it feel like your mind will never turn off? Day or night, it doesn’t matter, the runaway thoughts just have no end.  It’s exhausting mentally, emotionally and even physically.  […]

Apple Podcasts | Spotify  If your mind feels like it’s stuck in a loop of worst-case scenarios, fear, and doubt, you’re not alone. Living with Multiple Sclerosis comes with enough physical challenges. Your mindset doesn’t need to be another one. And yet, that’s often exactly what happens. The mental weight of MS is heavy, especially when your […]

Research suggests that your brain starts shrinking 5 YEARS before your first symptoms appear. Nobody wants to hear that their brain has been shrinking. What does that even mean? How does it affect you? Well, it’s common with Multiple Sclerosis. Lucky us, right? Prior to getting diagnosed with MS, I never thought about my brain […]

Apple Podcasts | Spotify  When Did Your MS Actually Begin? You may remember the exact day you were diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. But have you ever wondered when it really began? According to recent research, brain shrinkage associated with MS could start five years before the first noticeable symptoms and potentially up to a decade before an […]

Apple Podcasts | Spotify  What does it mean to be healthy, now that you have MS? If you can’t be cured, can you even be healthy? This was something I personally struggled with because when I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis, I was a nutrition coach, yoga instructor, and personal trainer. I should have been the picture […]

Apple Podcasts | Spotify  A recent headline caught my attention: “Simple sugar compound improves function in multiple sclerosis patients, a UCI study shows.” At first glance, it almost sounds too good to be true. Sugar? Helping MS? Before anyone reaches for the candy jar, let’s take a closer look at what this study is actually saying. The […]

Apple Podcasts | Spotify  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 […]

You’re scared to tell people that you have Multiple Sclerosis. How will they react? Will they start to see you differently? You don’t want things to change. But you’re also feeling so alone trying to keep it a secret. Opening up about your diagnosis isn’t easy. You feel vulnerable and that can be really uncomfortable. […]

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, […]

Were you diagnosed with multiple sclerosis and then handed a binder of medications with a lot of promises, but also a lot of side effects? Which MS medication should YOU take? Somehow – with no medical background or understanding of pharmaceutical drugs – you’re supposed to decide. It’s like when you’re handed a menu in […]

One day it’s the fatigue. The next it’s brain fog. The following week something feels off if your leg and you don’t know if it’s just something random that will go away on its own or if it’s the start of something bigger with MS. You carry a heavy weight every single day when you’re […]