MS.UNDERSTOOD

In this episode, we explore Deep Listening as a helpful practice in finding our way to a state of calm and overall wellness. We'll talk about the importance of embracing vulnerability in the healing process as well as other tried and true ways to find calm through thought hygiene and other useful strategies.

In this episode, we'll look at the latest research regarding the conditions required for humans to develop autoimmunity over time: genetic predisposition, gut membrane permeability, and environmental triggers. We'll talk about the most common MS symptoms that occur during the prodromal phase before MS manifests and the exciting research currently being done in this area. We'll also spend time alon...

In this episode, we'll learn about the annual holiday known as Random Acts of Kindness Day and explore the research regarding the many health benefits that we can achieve from engaging in random (or deliberate!) acts of kindness. In this episode, I will also share a comprehensive list of ideas to help us ALL find ways that resonate with us to help us put more kindness out into the world for everyo...

In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Susan Payrovi as she prepares to officially launch her TRUE medicine MS virtual MS health education program & support community next month. In this episode she will share her insights regarding what healing means for someone living with MS, as well as the main programmatic features and user experience of the TRUE medicine MS program as participants Gather to...

In this episode, we'll talk about the research that supports creating neuroplastic changes in our brains through journaling. Through journaling, we can make biological, psychological, and behavioral mindset shifts. I'll also share an upcoming opportunity for you to join me this year to explore a variety of journaling prompts I've compiled to see how they can create neuroplastic shifts in your life...

In this episode, we'll focus on harnessing hope and optimism as a wellness tool. We will look at the ways an optimistic view can support better physical and mental health, investigate our own personal position on the spectrum of optimism & pessimism, and learn 3 tried and true ways to build more optimism into our lives. We'll also learn about the darker side of optimism, including unrealized h...

In this episode, we'll prepare for 2022 by learning about the history of New Year's Resolutions. We'll also learn why typical New Year's Resolutions are so difficult for most of us to achieve - and explore a different approach that yields much better results! Give yourself a gift by listening in: we'll reflect on 2021 and leave ready to develop your personal intention for 2022.

In this episode, we'll talk about the latest research in music therapy. We'll learn how music can positively impact our brain, heart, and other critical aspects of body functionality. You'll learn about a variety of helpful FREE music therapy resources. We'll also look at a new program called MS in Harmony, and explore their website together to learn about the many virtual tutorials they offer to...

In this episode, we'll explore the many health benefits of Float Therapy. We'll learn about the healing power of Epsom Salt and the many positive impacts it can have on our body and mind. We'll also learn how Sensory Deprivation in flotation tanks can help us push the reset button on our brains and Central Nervous System to help us maintain a lasting sense of calm. Is Float Therapy right for you?...

In this episode, we'll explore the power of writing as a healing tool. I'm joined by a member of our MS community, I Go From Bad To Verse author Donna S. Rubin. In this episode, Donna generously & vulnerably shares some of her powerful poetry that she's written over the course of many years. She will share how writing has helped her through challenging times in her life as someone living with MS a...

Do you ever wish you could push pause on your MS challenges so that you could thoroughly enjoy an event like you did before MS came into your life? In this episode, we'll look at suggested ways for folks living with Chronic Illness to thrive during the increased hustle and bustle of the holiday season. We'll explore the top stressors of the season as well as solutions to make each just a bit more...

In this episode, we'll learn ways to better embrace flexibility in our lives, especially during this season of what is increased vulnerability for some of us. We'll look at what the experts suggest as far as learning to be more flexible in every aspect of our lives, especially when facing adversity, or when we've previously been unable to actualize our dreams or goals. I'll also share the ways I'm...

Did you know that there's a reason why many of us experience an increase of MS symptoms when the weather changes? In this episode, we'll look at sinusitis, a common condition for folks with MS, and explore how sinusitis is impacted by barometric pressure. We'll look at related research and solutions to help us better navigate changing weather.

In today's capitalistic world, we are inundated with advertisements for products that promise to be THE answer to improving our MS health. It's hard to know what's most important, and who to really trust, so it's not uncommon for our purchases to disappoint. Lucky for us, in this episode we are joined by Dr. Susan Payrovi. For each of the 5 main areas of MS Health, we'll look at top recommendation...

In this episode, we'll look at all the ways we can safely boost our immune system functionality so we're best prepared for Fall. This is especially important this year with the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic AND a predicted robust flu season. It's comforting to know there are safe ways we can better support our immune function so we can traverse the future with confidence that we are doing all we can t...

In this episode we take a deep dive into two helpful research tools for MS that are freely available to us: Brain & Life and MS Focus. We'll take a book walk through the most recent Brain & Life issue to showcase the wide range of neurologic conditions and strategies for wellness that it covers. We'll also look briefly at the most recent issue of MS Focus which is focused on parents with MS or chi...

In this episode, we'll learn more about essential oils and how they can help us on our journey toward better health. Specifically, we'll learn about Boyd Truman's Symphony of the Cells essential oil protocols. These protocols are designed to help us achieve optimal health across all body systems - or we can choose one based on specific symptoms we might be experiencing. www.symphonyofthecells.com

In this episode, we'll learn about the 6 principles of Trauma-Informed Care and why it's such an important healing tool for all of us. We'll look at how this framework is currently impacting healthcare in a very positive way, how we can find practitioners trained in TIC, and also how we can utilize the principles of Trauma-Informed Care in our own lives to maximize our ability to heal and thrive.

In this episode we'll discuss everything we need to know about MS and visual impairment. We'll dive into the research, diagnosis processes, and typical treatment protocols for a variety of visual disturbances common for people with MS, including Optic Neuritis and Photophobia. We'll also cover helpful strategies and tools that exist for us to use to help us better manage our visual impairment, as...

Is it better for us to be selfless or selfish? Which way do you tend to lean? In this episode, we'll explore the continuum that exists between selflessness and selfishness. We'll deconstruct each term, look at what the research says about the benefits and pitfalls of each approach, and how to determine when it's healthiest to employ each approach to help us meet our physical, mental, and emotional...

In this episode, I chat with Dr. Casey Berkebile, a seasoned and highly skilled Naturopath. She'll share with us the Naturopathic approach to healing for MS: the areas she typically explores with her patients, as well as several relevant and inspiring success stories. Dr. Casey will also share important tools to help you find a qualified Naturopathic Physician near you. We'll talk briefly about LD...

In this episode, we explore Behavioral Activation as a way to find motivation, and to infuse more joy and satisfaction into our daily lives. Employing Behavioral Activation strategies help us overcome the mental and physical anguish that we often experience living with chronic illness. Research shows that by incorporating Behavioral Activation concepts into our existing self-care practices and dai...

In this episode, I'm joined by Claire Hayes, EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) practitioner and author of Everyday Happiness: EFT Tapping for Self Transformation that Really Works . Claire will teach us all about the many ways we can use Tapping to help ourselves heal and become the best versions of ourselves. You'll even get to hear a short demonstration where she uses some of her techniques to h...

Mindset Matters. In this episode, listeners will meet Jenny Peterson, creator of the Mind-Body Rewire Program and the Simplify Your Healing podcast. Jenny works with clients focused on healing from physical, mental, and emotional conditions. You'll hear Jenny's own story which led her to this work, a detailed account of what her program entails, as well as multiple success stories. Jenny will also...

In this episode, we explore the disability process and learn why it is SO important for those of us living with MS to be informed early about how this process works. I am joined by esteemed disability attorney Jamie R. Hall. In this episode he shares with us a thorough overview of the disability process, including information regarding the typical timeline and actions we can take now that will sim...