When I was first diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in 2016, one of the first books that I read was The Wahls Protocol. In it, Dr. Terry Wahls, shares her journey living with multiple sclerosis and how she used diet and lifestyle to reverse her symptoms of Secondary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis. Today she has an update for […]

This is what MS looks like. Only when our voices unite, can we start to see, understand, and validate the reality of living with Multiple Sclerosis. This page is a resource for that validation. Covering the seen and unseen symptoms, it seeks to be a place of understanding; one where the reader feels less alone […]

Last week, I went viral on Instagram. A carousel I posted reached more than 65,000 people. More than 1,500 people shared it. Because for the first time, they had words for something they’d been struggling to explain for years… what it actually feels like to live with MS in the summer. Simple words to explain […]

Every flicker of a symptom. Every MRI. Every “what if it gets worse?” If you live with MS, you know that question all too well. And it makes sense. When you live with uncertainty, your brain naturally becomes future-oriented. Every symptom becomes a calculation: We tell ourselves we’re just being realistic. Prepared. Responsible. But recently, […]

Apple Podcasts | Spotify  Did you know that nearly half of people living with multiple sclerosis experience depression? MS is more than physical symptoms. It comes with emotional challenges that are often overlooked or misunderstood. Today, we are uncovering five common myths about MS and depression, inspired by a Johns Hopkins Medicine article that brings clarity to […]

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 […]

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 […]

  The decision can be overwhelming and confusing. Let’s dive into how to simplify the process so you can start taking action and getting results. Okay, so you want to manage your symptoms through diet and lifestyle but you don’t know which protocol to follow, right? The more research you do, the more confused you […]

Apple Podcasts | Spotify  Why does doing the right thing for our health feel so hard, especially when managing Multiple Sclerosis? The issue usually isn’t lack of information. In fact, most of us feel like we have too much of it. What we’re really missing is consistency. And consistency is everything. If you want different results in […]

Apple Podcasts | Spotify  What Is the Prodromal State of MS? Have you ever looked back at your pre-diagnosis symptoms and thought, I knew something was off? Maybe you dealt with brain fog, chronic fatigue, digestive issues, or unexplained pain. You went to the doctor, explained it all, and were told it was just stress or lack […]

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 […]