Thriving Over Surviving Multiple Sclerosis

Dr. Samantha Benson joins me for the second time in a three-part series. This physical therapist and soon-to-be author is a sucker for Harry Potter. But more importantly, she is in tune with the needs of our community as she specializes in patients with Multiple Sclerosis.  Join us as she shares strategies to get us in the right state of mind.  Dr. Benson's Instagram: @rehabforyourbrain Dr. Benson...

Julie Stamm, like most of us, has encountered many ups and downs on her journey with Multiple Sclerosis. She was told that children were not an option, so don't tell that to her son. Julie's book, Some Days , is a story that depicts her relationship with her son and the adventures they enjoy together even on her most challenging days. And that's not all! This warrior is actually participating in a...

Dr. Samantha Benson joins me for the first of a three-part series. This physical therapist and soon-to-be author is from the city of Philadelphia. She is in tune with the needs of the MS community as she specializes in patients with Multiple Sclerosis.  Join us as she outlines some specific strategies to support newly diagnosed MS Warriors.  Dr. Benson's Instagram: @rehabforyourbrain Dr. Benson's...

Kerri lost her brother, FDNY Firefighter Michael Kiefer, on 9/11/2001. But her story does not end there. Although this was a significant loss to her family, the FDNY, and so many more, Kerri finds strength in her brother's memory and uses this to battle her multiple sclerosis.   Contact Kerri on Instagram: @fd132ny Contribute to the Michael Kiefer fund: paypal.me/fdnyffmichaelkiefer Contact Edie:...

Dr. Gretchen Part 3: When you have Multiple Sclerosis, balance takes on so many more meanings. Dr. Gretchen Hawley explores how making a few small adjustments may make a big difference with balance & alignment. Instagram: @doctor.gretchen www.doctorgretchenhawley.com Instagram: @thrivingoversurvivingpodcast www.thrivingoversurvivingpodcast.com  

Ashley Ratcliff, the author of Jesus Year, shares her journey as a newly diagnosed MS patient. This compelling story chronicles the ups and downs of Ashley's first year as an autoimmune warrior & how she leaned on God to get her through.   Instagram: @ashleyadores Instagram: @thrivingoversurvivingpodcast.com www.thrivingoversurvivingpodcast.com  

For people with Multiple Sclerosis getting tired is no joke. It is not the regular type of tiredness that most people feel. I am talking complete exhaustion without cause. MS warriors call this fatigue. In this companion episode, Dr. Gretchen Hawley shares with us some information and tips on how to battle fatigue. Instagram: @doctor.gretchen www.doctorgretchenhawley.com Instagram: @thrivingoversu...

Angie Gensler has battled through so much in her life, but her warrior tendencies always shine through. This Multiple Sclerosis thriver shares her story of how she has overcome obstacles to be the healthy and inspirational person she is today. Instagram: @angie_msstrength www.thrivingoversurvivingpodcast.com Instagram: @thrivingoversurvivingpodcast 

Do you ever get super dizzy? Does it last for days on end? In this  episode Multiple Sclerosis Physical Therapist Dr. Gretchen Hawley shares with us some tips to overcome bouts of vertigo. Instagram: @doctor.gretchen www.doctorgretchenhawley.com Instagram: @thrivingoversurvivingpodcast www.thrivingoversurvivingpodcast.com  

Clarissa Hidalgo has worn many hats. As an MS warrior, student, yoga instructor, and wife she shines. But her favorite role is being a mother. In this episode, we chat it up with the Main Mama of Multiple Sclerosis. Instagram: @multiplesclerosismamas www.thrivingoversurvivingpodcast.com Instagram: @thrivingoversurvivingpodcast

Eve shares her journey with Multiple Sclerosis for the first time here on our show. And what a journey it has been! This sweet soul explains the lifestyle choices she has made to live her best life. If you want some seriously helpful tips on how to manage your MS without medication, this is the show you must listen to.

Cassidy & Julie Companion: In this companion episode, we examine STEM Cell therapy from Julie's first-hand account of the process. I had no idea there was so much to it, and these MS warriors say they would do it all again if they needed to.

Cassidy & Julie share their stories with multiple sclerosis. They both also had stem cell transplants, HSCT. These two women took charge of their health and rose like true MS warriors to change their futures.

Welcome to the Thriving Over Surviving Podcast. I am the host, Edie Sohigian. In this episode, I shared my story with Multiple Sclerosis and how I got to where I am today, which is still a work in progress. Those of us on this road with autoimmune diseases all experience different physical symptoms, but we are all trying to live our best lives. Please visit the website at www.thrivingoversurviving...

Welcome to the Thriving Over Surviving Podcast. In this episode, I am with a fellow educator, my longtime friend, Melissa Gordon. During this episode, Melissa and I talked about her story when she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis and discuss what inspired her to start doing marathon training. Listen to her as she talks about how she's navigating her new normal Multiple Sclerosis life. I hope...

The Thriving Over Surviving Podcast brings autoimmune warriors together to build community and grow with one another. Diseases such as Multiple Sclerosis (MS) can impact our lives in ways that may become overwhelming. We are here to support and encourage one another along our journeys. By listening to each other's stories, our goal is to inspire fellow warriors to thrive in spite of a specific dia...