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5 Simple Habits to Improve Sleep with MS  (S9E2)

Living with MS often means sleep doesn’t come easily. Maybe your legs won’t settle, your mind won’t stop racing, or you wake up exhausted even after a full night in bed. If you’ve experienced this, you’re not alone, sleep problems are incredibly common for people living with multiple sclerosis. But sleep is more than just […]

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What to Eat on Thanksgiving with MS (Without Guilt or Flare-Ups) (S8E7)

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

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How to Trust Yourself to Make MS Decisions—Without the Overwhelm (S8E5)

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Most MS advice is either outdated, overwhelming, or straight-up impossible to follow.

I’m Alene, a Functional Nutrition Practitioner and your MS sister. I’m here to give you strategies that actually work in real life. Think practical MS nutrition, habits you can stick with, and mindset shifts that change everything. Because you don’t need more noise.
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Have you been sleeping better now that you have a better understanding of the difference between being exhausted and MS fatigue? It was one of my greatest challenges to describe to the people in my world. Even though, I’m known to be a “lace your bootstraps up” kinda girl, when MS fatigue struck, it was […]

What it Feels Like to Have MS: Part 2 Brain Fog

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Woman with MS holding her head in her hands, feeling overwhelmed by symptoms and guilt during a flare.

Living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) can feel like a full-time job. You follow an MS diet, take your supplements, move your body, manage stress and still face an unexpected MS flare. When that happens, the first thought for many of us is, What did I do wrong? If you’ve ever felt the weight of guilt […]

Did I Cause This MS Flare? How to Release the Guilt and Choose Grace (S7E8)

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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 bold graphic with the word "MYTH" being debunked or broken, representing the episode's focus on dispelling common misconceptions about Multiple Sclerosis and depression.

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 […]

5 Myths About MS and Depression You Need to Stop Believing (S1E18)

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A person with a determined yet gentle expression, symbolizing the "different kind of strength" required for healing with Multiple Sclerosis through habits over hustle.

When you’re living with MS, just getting through the day can require a strength most people will never fully understand. And I’m not talking about the power-through-it, hustle-harder kind of strength that the world glorifies. That kind of strength – the kind that thrives on to-do lists, pushing through pain, and ignoring your body’s needs […]

Why MS Requires a Different Kind of Strength (S7E1)

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Celebrating 1 Year of My MS Podcast

It’s hard to believe, but My MS Podcast has officially turned one year old! As I sit down to write this blog post, I’m filled with a mix of emotions – pride, gratitude, and a sense of accomplishment. This past year has been a journey of growth, both for the podcast and for me personally. […]

Celebrating One Year of My MS Podcast

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This Spicy Exercise Helps MS Depression

Imagine a spice so valuable it’s often referred to as ‘red gold.’ And what if I told you that same spice held the potential to help you better manage Multiple Sclerosis. It turns out, recent studies showed that when taking a supplement form of this spice and doing corrective exercises it may ease depression in […]

The Spice That Helps MS

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Pink water bottle - A hydration solution for MS patients without impacting urinary frequency.

Staying hydrated with Multiple Sclerosis can feel impossible some days. Drink too little, and we risk fatigue and constipation. Drink too much, and we’re sprinting to the bathroom – sometimes in a race against time. Does that sound familiar? As a Nutritionist Specializing in Multiple Sclerosis, I talk with so many women living with MS […]

Multiple Sclerosis Hydration: How to Stay Hydrated without Increasing Urinary Frequency

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  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 […]

Which is the right diet to follow for autoimmune disease?

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Bone broth has been the beverage of choice for the health enthusiasts over the past year. For good reason! It heals the gut – an absolute must if you have an autoimmune disease – it boosts the immune system and even improves hair, skin and nails. Tune in as I answer all the FAQs about […]

Healing Benefits of Bone Broth

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I received my official diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis on July 7, 2016. On August 3, 2016 I was on a plane out to Iowa to attend the Wahls Seminar. Dr. Terry Wahls a physician who reversed her progressive multiple sclerosis through diet and lifestyle. She was holding a conference to share her protocol and I […]

Reversing MS through Diet & Lifestyle

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Beating the MS Biological Clock Starts With One Habit

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.

You’ll learn how to beat the MS biological clock with science-backed habits that protect your brain and give you back a life that feels good.

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