Jim Fairchild

How You REALLY Doin'?

Health EN ↓ 31 episodes

Living with multiple sclerosis sucks. But it doesn't have to keep you down. Though I'm neither doctor or researcher, I've lived with MS since 1998 and man, it's one helluva roller coaster. Join me as I talk with others about managing MS—tips to power through the most difficult times, why you gotta keep laughing to stay sane, or just sharing our day-to-day experiences. Raw, honest and no-holds barred, you'll come away with down-to-earth ideas to keep you going. Thanks for listening.

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Jim Fairchild

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#7 - Lee Slaughter - Take Care of Yourself 28.10.2014 52:58

Lee was diagnosed with Relapsing Remitting Multiple Sclerosis in July of 2013. She is in the process of tackling the gauntlet of issues that come with an MS diagnisis and shares great insight into the how's and why's behind some of her dicisions. From keeping her career going to making huge changes with her eating habits, Lee does her research and is figuring out what works best for her. She ha...

Ron & Teresa Haye 18.09.2014 1:29:10

Ron & Teresa Haye inspire me. Ron was diagnosed with MS about four years ago and together with his wife Teresa is not only surviving but thriving in many ways. Ron discusses his diagnosis and what he has done to keep his body moving. They are members of Team Road Kill, an amazing group of energized people who bring passion to not only the MS bike ride but for support of their fellow man! Finding...

#5 - Bill Victor - Personal Trainer Extraordinaire 09.07.2014 55:16

A year ago I was going through a MS exacerbation that was kicking my butt. I had to stop working and driving. Enter Bill Victor and a journey to getting stronger. It hasn't been easy (when is working out EVER easy...?) but with Bill's functional training help I can now make it through my day safer and stronger. Check him out at www.victor-fitness.com

Discoverycast #1 - Summer & depression 05.06.2014 14:17

I'm your host, Jim Fairchild, and sometimes summer and anxiety go hand-in-hand for me. My MS body isn't able to do what my mind wants to do and it drives me crazy. Especially when I see people having fun and I want to join in. Come along as I chat about what I have discovered about myself. Who knows, maybe you'll discover something about yourself as well.

#2 - Nancy 30.04.2014 52:35

Nancy and I talk about independence, the mud run, volunteering for the MS walk, knowing your body, asking for help, her sister's MS diagnosis, acceptance, medical marijuana and a whole lot more. Nancy was on the trial that helped get BG12 approved for the market and is proud to say she's done it.

#1 - Nate Hilman 21.04.2014 47:26

Nate and I talk about Monkey Pride, asking for help, going to work everyday, the importance of laughter and happy thoughts. Multiple Sclerosis is different for everybody but it's always good to see how others deal with the issues MS brings on. Nate will make you think and make you laugh.