Move It or Lose it - The Podcast

I’m delighted that my guests today are Tamara Kahn and Terry Hord, twin sisters who both have MS. Following their diagnosis, they have been navigating their lives with secondary Progressive MS and advocating through work for the National MS Society, their Twins Coast 2 Coast website, and on Instagram. In the first of a two-part interview, they talk about being diagnosed with the same chronic illne...

Yet again I’m gathering some of my favorite women from the MS world to share our stories and experiences with you. In this wide-ranging roundtable, I’m joined by Brooke Slick, Jen Phegley, Melody Sapien, plus Tamara Kahn and Terry Hord from Twins Coast 2 Coast.  We talk about managing our chronic illness without health insurance, links between family and MS, the mental health crisis, nutrition and...

I’m so excited to be bringing Brooke Slick to the Move It Or Lose It podcast. She’s an inspirational advocate for MS and HSCT (haematopoietic stem cell transplantation), blogging and podcasting extensively about her experiences and connecting with patients all over the world. Our chat covers the positive side-effects of the pandemic (really!), her diagnosis story and life with MS, her experience o...

My guest today is Dr Rudrani Banik. Dr. Banik is internationally known for her expertise in ophthalmic and neuro-ophthalmic care. She manages a wide spectrum of conditions affecting vision, as well as the complex connections between the eye and brain.  What first got me interested was how she combines traditional medical and surgical treatments of the eye with nutritional and lifestyle approaches...

We all know that a chiropractor can relieve pain in your joints and muscles. But did you know that these pains might be caused by poor nutrition, stress, lifestyle, effects from medication, and chronic illness? I recently discovered the work of Rachel Sullivant, a Chiropractic Neurologist who is currently based in Michigan. She first became interested in chiropractic neurology after using it to ma...

Today's Interview  is Part Two of a Two Part Interview with Kathy Reagan Young. Kathy was diagnosed in 2008. She found everything that was on the internet at that time was horrible. She decided to change that in 2011 by building a website to show people that there is life after diagnosis - and it can be a great one! Then - in 2015 - she started the FUMS Podcast Show - to provide information,...

Today's Interview  is Part One of a Two Part Interview with Kathy Reagan Young. Kathy was diagnosed in 2008. She found everything that was on the internet at that time was horrible. She decided to change that in 2011 by building a website to show people that there is life after diagnosis - and it can be a great one! Then - in 2015 - she started the FUMS Podcast Show - to provide information,...

Damian was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis a few years ago and have been making content about the disease ever since. His weekly YouTube channel has 3,500 + engaged subscribers who've said he is a breath of fresh air in the MS content space. He sits on Genentech's Patient Advisory Board and MS Focus' Patient Advisory Group and makes content for MS Views & News. The National MS...

In this Episode, Part Two of a Two Part Round table Interview with 8 prominent Women in the MS World.  MS Warriors and Advocates.  This gets real as these women open up about topics such as Acceptance, Advocacy and Intimacy. Here is the list of products discusses in this episode: Our Best Sex Toys www.we-vib.com Camino Gummies. www.kivaconfections.com Oure Enrichment Peak Wand Massager www.adameve...

In this Episode, Part One of a Two Part Roundtable Interview with 8 prominent Women in the MS World.  MS Warriors and Advocates.  This gets real as these women open up about topics such as Acceptance, Advocacy and Intimacy. Here is the list of products discusses in this episode: Our Best Sex Toys www.we-vib.com Camino Gummies. www.kivaconfections.com Oure Enrichment Peak Wand Massager www.adameve....

In this Episode, Part Two of Two, I join Matthew Price and the MS Men's Group.  Many times Men with MS are overlooked and I take a deep dive with Matthew's assistance into issues that concern Men with MS.  We tackle Movement, Exercise and Intimacy.  They open up and talk about many timely topics.  Please enjoy this episode and If you are a man with MS feel free to reach out. To find out...

In this Episode, Part One of Two, I join Matthew Price and the MS Men's Group.  Many times Men with MS are overlooked and I take a deep dive with Matthew's assistance into issues that concern Men with MS.  They open up and talk about many timely topics.  Please enjoy this episode and If you are a man with MS feel free to reach out. To find out more about Matthew and his MS Men's Gro...

Our Pop Up Podcast is covering 10  Tips and Advice with Melody Sapien - Functional Nutritional Therapist and Wahls Practitioner.  Melody was Diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis at the age of 15 which was 7 years ago.  She focused on nutrition as a way to combat her disease symptoms.  Her passion for nutrition lead her to this career path and is currently helping many MSers and others with Autoimmune...

In this Episode we discuss many things MS including the delicate relationship with our Caregivers.  I am joined by my husband  - Lance Today's Interview is with Julie A. Stamm and her Partner and Caregiver Adam.  Julie is a recently published Author of  a Children's Book "Some Days".  Julie was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) in 2007. Since then, Julie has made it her mi...

In this Episode we discuss many things MS including the delicate relationship with our Caregivers.  I am joined by my husband  - Lance Today's Interview is with Julie A. Stamm and her Partner and Caregiver Adam.  Julie is a recently published Author of  a Children's Book "Some Days".  Julie was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) in 2007. Since then, Julie has made it her mi...

In Today's Episode Kathy goes into 5 Point that have been on her mind over the last several weeks if not months.  This is a short but sweet episode which you are sure to benefit from.  Give it a Listen!!! Podcast Website and Blog www.moveitorloseitpodcast.com You can find Kathy Chester at disruptfitnessgym@gmail.com moveitorloseit109@gmail.com Instagram - @msmoveitorloseit @disruptfitnessgym...

Today's Interview is with Harlan Brisard.  Since being diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis, Harlan had to overcome everyday obstacles. Such as learning how to walk & regain  his balance due to his drop foot.  Also learning how to live with MS. He has always been a positive person prior to his diagnosis with MS and he still keep a positive mindset. With MS he says have to keep our body activ...

Today's Interview is with Brittany Quiroz - A Hot MS - MS Influencer -  Brittany is a Singer - Songwriter,  Motivational Speaker and Cancer Previvor In Britany's own words -  Being diagnosed with a neurological disability at the age of 30 is enough to make anyone climb into a hole, curl up and start burying yourself alive. The initial reaction of shock, fear, grief overwhelms us and we a...

 Today's Interview is with Mike Stafford _ New Blogger, Author and MS Patient Mike is a fellow MS Warrior and recently started a new Blog which depicts his positive views regarding his MS journey.  While Mike might be new to blogging and an up and comer as an MS Influencer, Kathy has found inspiration in Mike's Blog and felt you would appreciate it as well.  Please to to Mike's Blob...

 Today's Interview is with Bernadette Judge - Neurology Nurse   Bernadette is a nurse who has experience in both western and eastern medical experience. After her father died from a side effect of the medicine they were giving him for lung cancer and close friend from ALS she was angry with the health care system and wanted to find ways to stop the disease progression more naturally if possib...

 Today's Interview is with "The Cathy Chester".  Cathy has been an MS influencer since before the time of "infleuencers".   Cathy Chester has lived with multiple sclerosis since 1986. This blog is her platform to empower, educate and inspire others with MS to live a rich, full life despite living with a chronic illness. Cathy’s mission is to help others on their own MS jou...

 Part 2 Cassidy Chapman.  She is a disabled lawyer, an MS-patient advocate, an HSCT warrior and patient advocate, a mentor, a teacher, a nonprofit-founder, and a two-time small business owner.   She was diagnosed with MS in January of 2004 at 22yo, the day before her 23rd birthday, during her first year of law school. Her journey since her diagnosis has been exactly that - A Journey.  The list of...

In this Episode, I interview Part 1 Cassidy Chapman.  She is a disabled lawyer, an MS-patient advocate, an HSCT warrior and patient advocate, a mentor, a teacher, a nonprofit-founder, and a two-time small business owner.   She was diagnosed with MS in January of 2004 at 22yo, the day before her 23rd birthday, during her first year of law school. Her journey since her diagnosis has been exactly tha...

In this Episode we will discuss 10 things we would have known when we were diagnosed and 10 Things, we would have told out younger self.  We are hoping this helps the newly diagnosed MS or Autoimmune Patients. Ask Jen about how she uses her "Spoon" system to save and conserve energy. Jen Phegely is Owner and Operator of Pilates with Jen located in Larchmont, Ca.  Jen is a fellow MS Warri...

Today's Interview  is Part Two of a Two Part Interview with Kathy Reagan Young. Kathy was diagnosed in 2008. She found everything that was on the internet at that time was horrible. She decided to change that in 2011 by building a website to show people that there is life after diagnosis - and it can be a great one! Then - in 2015 - she started the FUMS Podcast Show - to provide information,...