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Stable But Symptomatic: What Your MRI Results Actually Mean

The MRI results are in. And I’m incredibly grateful to tell you that after 10 years of living with Multiple Sclerosis, my MRI remains stable. No new lesions. No active lesions. No evidence that the disease is actively progressing. It’s the news every woman with MS hopes to hear. And I celebrated. But after I […]

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10 Years Later, MRI Results Still Scare Me

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Your Ambition Survived the MS Diagnosis… But Your Energy Didn’t.

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Most MS advice is either outdated, overwhelming, or straight-up impossible to follow.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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Milk… it does the body good, right? If you’re talking about the milk from your own species yes. A woman’s breast milk for a baby… yes! The mother’s milk provides the perfect proportion of protein, fat and carbohydrates for the rapid growth phase of a baby. It also contains beneficial bacteria to establish a health […]

The Truth About Dairy

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Gut Check Part 3: SIBO Do you feel like you’re doing all the right things to improve your gut health, but not getting results? You could be dealing with SIBO. Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth. Let’s talk about what it is, how to get tested and how to remedy it.   Do you feel like you’re […]

Gut Check Part 3: SIBO

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Gut Check Part 2: Gut Dysbiosis If you experience any digestive issues – gas, bloating, constipation, diarrhea you’ll want to tune in today. We’re talking about a common cause of those symptoms and how to remedy them. Welcome to Gut Check Part 2 where we’re talking about gut dysbiosis.   If you experience any digestive […]

Gut Check: Part 2 Gut Dysbiosis

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Part 1: Leaky Gut Gut Check Part 1 LeakyGut Is gut health the root cause to autoimmune disease? You hear that all health starts in the gut but what does that mean and what can you do to improve your gut health? It’s time for a gut check.   Is gut health the root cause […]

It’s Time for a Gut Check

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There are certain experiencing in life that you “had to be there” to truly understand the experience. This can also be said for MS. Being a relatively “unseen” disease, multiple sclerosis is something that is hard to describe. I’ve done my best to describe the three most common unseen symptoms – fatigue, brain fog and […]

“You Had to Be There…”

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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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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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