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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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A cracked egg with a red "X" over it, visually representing why eggs are restricted on the Wahls Protocol diet for Multiple Sclerosis.

Apple Podcasts | Spotify  Eggs are one of the most convenient and versatile sources of protein. From scrambled eggs to omelets, they are a breakfast staple and often a go-to for those following a clean diet. But if you’re following the Wahls Protocol to manage multiple sclerosis, you may have noticed that eggs are restricted. Why? As […]

Why Are Eggs Restricted on the Wahls Protocol? (S4E10)

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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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A person performing gentle exercises with a focus on balance and controlled movement, symbolizing effective exercises for Multiple Sclerosis while managing fatigue.

Apple Podcasts | Spotify  When it comes to exercise and MS, it’s hard to know when to push and when to rest. One day a walk boosts your energy. The next day it wipes you out for days. The unpredictability of MS makes it tough to create a consistent workout routine. I get it, because I’ve been […]

Best Exercises for MS: How to Move Without Burning Out (S3E5)

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Alene Brennan at a vibrant farmers market stall, showcasing top picks for the Wahls Protocol diet and Multiple Sclerosis.

Apple Podcasts | Spotify  Feeling Overwhelmed at the Farmers Market on the Wahls Protocol®? Here’s Your Simple Game Plan If the idea of strolling through a farmers market with a bag full of leafy greens, colorful veggies, and a bouquet of fresh flowers sounds dreamy, but the reality feels more like decision fatigue and kitchen overwhelm, you’re […]

How to Shop the Farmers Market on the Wahls Protocol® Without Feeling Overwhelmed (S5E2)

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Image showing saffron threads alongside a person performing corrective exercises, exploring if these can help Multiple Sclerosis symptoms like fatigue and clinical disability.

Apple Podcasts | Spotify  Imagine a spice so valuable it is called red gold. Now imagine that same spice holding the potential to help reduce depression in women living with Multiple Sclerosis. That is exactly what a recent study explored, and the results may surprise you. Researchers studied the effects of saffron and corrective exercise in a […]

Can Saffron and Corrective Exercise Help MS Symptoms? Here’s What the Research Says (S1E21)

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A person looking confidently forward, with vague, questioning figures in the background, symbolizing releasing the pressure to explain your Multiple Sclerosis healing journey to others.

Apple Podcasts | Spotify  Living with MS is hard enough—explaining your healing shouldn’t be. If you’re managing a chronic illness like multiple sclerosis (MS), you already know how exhausting it can be. But sometimes, it’s not just the physical symptoms that wear you down—it’s the judgment, opinions, and misunderstandings from people who don’t see what you’re carrying. […]

“Let Them”: Releasing the Pressure to Explain Your Healing with MS (S7E4)

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Image showing a person sitting with their head in their hands, representing the overwhelming feelings when realizing they have Multiple Sclerosis and how symptoms like trigeminal neuralgia led to diagnosis.

Apple Podcasts | Spotify  Welcome to My MS Podcast! This space is all about reclaiming your body, mind, and life from multiple sclerosis. Today, I’m sharing my personal journey – the beginning of Season 1, Episode 1 – where I recount the story of my diagnosis and the road that unites us all: the moment you hear […]

How I Knew I Had Multiple Sclerosis (S1E1)

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Last week we cleared the way to understanding brain fog in the MS world. And of course, we kicked off this series in understanding fatigue in the MS world. Now it’s time to ease the struggle to understanding next invisible symptom of MS: pain. PAIN Aches. Pains. Ouch! If you have a physical body, you’ve […]

What it Feels Like to Have MS: Part 3 Pain

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Illustration of the human brain highlighting neural pathways and reticular activating system, symbolizing the MS brain hack with Alene Brennan Wahls Protocol MS Nutritionist

You keep telling yourself you’re failing. The skipped workout. The flare that knocked you down. The salad you didn’t eat. Your brain keeps serving up proof that you’re not doing enough. Why? Because it’s just following orders. It’s called the Reticular Activating System (RAS), but you can think of it as your brain’s personal assistant. […]

The MS Brain Hack: How to See Progress (Even on Hard Days) S8E3

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Alene Brennan on a family vacation in Hawaii sharing MS diet travel tips from her 10-day trip

Vacations are for making memories, not worrying about your MS diet. Still, I get how important it is to stay consistent so you actually have the energy to enjoy your trip. That’s why I’m sharing the MS diet travel tips that helped me feel good on our 10-day family vacation to Hawaii. 👉 Listen to […]

MS Diet Travel Tips: What I Ate on My 10-Day Hawaii Trip (S7E9)

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A glass of water with fruit slices and a bowl of hydrating fruits, symbolizing ways to improve hydration for Multiple Sclerosis without solely relying on drinking water.

Apple Podcasts | Spotify  What if I told you there’s something simple you can do every day that supports cognitive function, boosts energy, improves digestion, and even slows aging? And what if it was free, accessible, and immediately available to you? That something is water. Hydration is one of the most overlooked yet powerful tools you have […]

How to Improve Hydration and Pee Less (S5E4)

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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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