My Chronic Adventure

In this episode of My Chronic Adventure , Tamra Stevenson shares how transforming her environment became the first—and most powerful—step in reducing inflammation and managing her MS symptoms. Moving from Northern to Southern Utah wasn’t just about escaping cold weather and poor air quality; it marked a deeper shift away from chronic stress, emotional suppression, and a life stuck in “fight or fli...

In this episode of My Chronic Adventure , Tamra Stephenson shares how transforming her environment became the first—and most powerful—step in reducing inflammation and managing her MS symptoms. Moving from Northern to Southern Utah wasn’t just about escaping cold weather and poor air quality; it marked a deeper shift away from chronic stress, emotional suppression, and a life stuck in “fight or fl...

Many of us seek connection and support through our health struggles — but at what point does this become an identity, instead of a journey to healing? I used to post about symptoms, rally for awareness, and find purpose in the support. But I realized—I was also craving validation, not just connection. That recognition, that feeling of being seen, can become addictive, and it shifts how we see ours...

Tamra shares her personal journey with multiple sclerosis, exploring healing, medication, environment, diet, and mental health strategies that have helped her improve her quality of life. Chapters (00:00) Introduction to Healing and Chronic Illness (00:34) Misunderstanding Healing in Chronic Illness (02:33) Preparing for Disease Progression (04:11) Navigating Medications and Treatment (05:20) Find...

When I was first diagnosed with MS, I thought slowing down was the only way to protect my body. But over time, I discovered something life-changing — I don’t feel worse when I move… I feel better. In this episode, I share how movement became one of the biggest tools in healing my nervous system, supporting my brain, and helping me reconnect with my body. We’ll talk about neuroplasticity in simple...

After a chronic diagnosis, expectations quietly take over. Expectations about your body, your future, your work, your role, and who you’re supposed to be now. In this episode of Chronic Adventure , I talk about the invisible weight of expectations — the ones doctors warn us about, the ones we place on ourselves, and the pressure to keep life “normal” while being told it might not be. We’ll explore...

After my MS diagnosis, everyone kept telling me to “listen to my body.” What no one explained was how hard that is when your body just scared you—and when you’re trying to protect everyone else while quietly falling apart. In this episode, I talk about the resistance that came after diagnosis: wanting my old life back, second-guessing every symptom, pushing through when rest was needed, and preten...

A single sentence changed everything. In this episode, I share the moment of my diagnosis-and how it reshaped my expectations, identity, and the way I move through life.