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How to Ease MS Fatigue During the Holidays (Without Burning Out) (S8E6)

Are you already exhausted… and the holidays haven’t even started yet? If you’re living with MS, you know this isn’t just “a busy time of year”, it’s a minefield of energy drains, flare triggers, and invisible pressure to do it all. Between holiday prep, family expectations, and symptom management, MS fatigue can go from manageable […]

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Alene Brennan celebrating the first anniversary of My MS Podcast, surrounded by festive elements like confetti, symbolizing the journey and growth of the podcast community.

Apple Podcasts | Spotify  It’s official, My MS Podcast is celebrating its one-year anniversary. This milestone marks not just 60 episodes, 8,000 downloads, and listeners in over 30 countries, but also a deeply personal journey through one of the hardest and most rewarding seasons of my life. In today’s post, I’m reflecting on the lessons I’ve learned […]

My MS Podcast Turns One: Lessons from a Year of Grace, Growth, and Real Talk (S6E1)

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Moving boxes and a person looking overwhelmed but with a plan, representing strategies for managing a summer move or daunting projects with Multiple Sclerosis.

Apple Podcasts | Spotify  My family and I have been looking forward to moving for years. This summer, that dream is finally becoming a reality. But as exciting as that sounds, let’s be real. Moving in the middle of summer is intense. Add living with Multiple Sclerosis into the mix, and you have a whole new level […]

Managing a Summer Move with MS: Strategies That Help (S5E9)

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A person stretching or meditating outdoors in summer, representing a Wahls Protocol "Summer Reset" for renewing healthy habits with Multiple Sclerosis.

Apple Podcasts | Spotify  Can you believe we’re halfway through 2024 already? It feels like the year is flying by. And if you’re like most people, the goals you set in January might have taken a backseat by now. That’s why I created this summer reset. Not as a bootcamp or a big overhaul, but as a […]

The Ultimate Summer Reset for MS: How to Refocus Your Health Goals Mid-Year (S5E7)

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A calendar page or date highlighted, symbolizing the significance of a Multiple Sclerosis diagnosis anniversary and the journey of reflection and healing.

Apple Podcasts | Spotify  It has been eight years since I heard the words, “You have MS.” That moment changed everything for me. Yet, in a strange way, nothing around me changed at all. While my world flipped upside down, the rest of the world kept moving forward like nothing happened. I was left to quietly pick […]

Why My (and Your) MS Diagnosis Anniversary Matters (S5E6)

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Bowls of colorful dairy-free ice cream alternatives, representing delicious and healthy dessert options for those on the Wahls Protocol or avoiding dairy with Multiple Sclerosis.

Apple Podcasts | Spotify  The temperatures are rising and so are the cravings for ice cream. But if you’re following the Wahls Protocol to manage your MS, a typical bowl of dairy-based ice cream is likely off the table. Still, that doesn’t mean you’re stuck skipping dessert all summer. As a certified Wahls Protocol practitioner and someone […]

7 Dairy-Free Alternatives to Ice Cream (S5E3)

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

Apple Podcasts | Spotify  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 […]

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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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 Thanksgiving dinner table spread with a question mark, representing the dilemma of staying on an MS diet during holiday feasts.

Apple Podcasts | Spotify  Thanksgiving is one of the biggest food events of the year. From turkey and stuffing to pumpkin pie and mashed potatoes, the traditional spread is loaded with gluten, dairy, and sugar: all things many people with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) try to avoid. But while sticking to your MS diet can be challenging physically, […]

Do You Need to Stay On Your MS Diet at Thanksgiving? (S2E2)

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A plate of food with low-fat options, posing the question of whether a low-fat diet can help manage fatigue in Multiple Sclerosis patients.

Apple Podcasts | Spotify  A new study is suggesting that a low fat diet might reduce fatigue in people living with Multiple Sclerosis. If that raised your eyebrows, you are not alone. As someone certified in the Wahls Protocol and the Autoimmune Protocol, I had the same reaction. We have spent years learning that healthy fats are […]

Should You Try a Low Fat Diet for MS Fatigue? (S1E24)

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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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