My MS Podcast

Last week I went viral on Instagram. A carousel I posted reached more than 65,000 people. And more than 1,500 people shared it. Fifteen thousand people sent this post about MS to a friend or family member. That's mindblowing to me. And here's the interesting thing about it… they didn't share it because they learned something new about MS. They shared it because, for the first time, they had words...

Ten years ago, I was terrified MS would take away my dreams. Not just my health. My dreams. The life I had worked so hard to build. I spent years watching other people achieve the goals I wanted. Growing faster. Moving faster. Building faster. Meanwhile, I felt like I was doing everything on "MS speed." But this week, on the 10-year anniversary of my diagnosis, something happened that reminded me...

My MRI results are in. And I'm incredibly grateful to tell you that 10 years after my diagnosis, everything remains stable. But after sharing the good news, I found myself wondering something I think a lot of women with MS wrestle with... If my MRI is stable, why do I still have symptoms? In this episode, we're talking about what "stable" actually means, why stable and symptom-free are not the sam...

Ten years after my diagnosis, I still get nervous about MRIs. No matter how stable I've been, there's always that fear that they'll find something. A new or active lesion. And it'll be the best start of my decline. Will it take away my ability to walk, to see, or be ME? What will they find? And what will it mean for my future? 👉 Want the full transcript + show notes (including links and resources...

Every flicker of a symptom. Every MRI. Every "what if it gets worse." We tell ourselves we're just being realistic — but there's a difference between preparing for possibilities and emotionally rehearsing tragedies. Today, I want to show you the flip side of that question, so you can stop being consumed by the "what ifs" and "worst case scenarios." 👉 Want the full transcript + show notes (includi...

Your ambition survived the diagnosis… but your energy didn't. In this raw and deeply honest episode, I'm talking about the emotional reality of trying to live at your pre-MS pace while managing MS fatigue. We dive into "fantasy self planning," the shame cycle it creates, and how to stop exhausting yourself trying to keep up with a version of you your body can't consistently support anymore. If you...

I used to think holiday weekends would help me "catch up." Instead, they usually left me more exhausted. In this episode, I'm sharing the deeper realization I've been having about MS fatigue, overfunctioning, nervous system overwhelm, and why I'm finally creating a new rule for myself around time, energy, and presence. Because maybe the goal isn't to maximize the weekend… Maybe it's to actually ex...

I used to think pushing through exhaustion made me strong. I didn't realize how much of my life was being driven by this constant fear of falling behind. Behind on work. Behind at home. Behind in life. And even when my body was begging me to slow down… I kept trying to prove I could still do it all. Turns out… it was destroying my nervous system. Because you can only fight your body for so long be...

If you were just newly diagnosed with MS and struggling to understand what just happened to your life and feeling like nobody in your world truly understands you right now, welcome. You're in the right place.  I get it. I walked this firsthand and I've helped thousands of women through this moment as well. And now I'd love to help you.  In this episode, I'm walking you through what actually matter...

Sleep can be incredibly frustrating when you're living with MS. Maybe your legs won't settle. Maybe your mind won't stop racing. Or maybe you sleep all night and still wake up exhausted. But sleep isn't just about feeling rested. While you sleep, your brain activates a powerful cleanup system that helps remove toxins and inflammatory waste that build up during the day. For those of us living with...

It's mid-February and you're already convinced you blew it. The workout routine didn't stick.  The nutrition plan fell apart.  And January somehow became just more proof that you can't keep up.  Sound familiar?  Good.  Because that's exactly where this episode starts and where the guilt ends.    👉 Want the full transcript + show notes (including links and resources mentioned in this episode)? Rea...

Thanksgiving is the biggest food holiday of the year… And if you're living with MS, it can bring a lot more pressure than joy. You might be stressing over what to eat… Or maybe you've already decided to throw in the towel and "just get back on track in January." But what if there's a better way? In this episode, we're ditching the food rules and the guilt. I'll walk you through a simple, grace-fil...

Are you already exhausted… and the holidays haven't even started yet? If you're living with MS, you know this isn't just "a busy time of year," it's a minefield of energy drains, flare triggers, and invisible pressure to do it all. Between holiday prep, family expectations, and symptom management, MS fatigue can go from manageable to meltdown mode fast. But here's the shift: you don't need to do m...

Do you actually trust yourself to make the right decisions to manage your MS? Or are you stuck in a loop - pressured by your doctor, overwhelmed by research, and inspired but also intimidated by everyone crushing it on social media? It's enough to make you freeze… scared to move an inch in case you get it wrong. In this episode, we're talking about what it really means to make confident health dec...

So, it's my birthday - 46 trips around the sun. In this episode, I'm sharing 3 questions that completely changed how I see my time, my health, and my life. But these aren't just my reflections, they're questions you can ask yourself today to change everything too. 👉 Want the full transcript + show notes (including links and resources mentioned in this episode)? Read it here: alenebrennan.com/blog...

Your brain is tricking you. It's showing you failure on repeat, and you are believing it. You skipped your workout, you didn't eat the salad, you crashed on the couch instead of folding the laundry, and that voice in your head says, see, you can't do this. But here's the truth. It's not that you're failing. It's your brain has a filter that's stuck on failure, and once you learn how to flip it. Ev...

What if I told you MS has a clock inside your body right now... and it's ticking whether you pay attention or not? I know that sounds dramatic, but here's the truth: this clock isn't about aging gracefully or getting wrinkles. It's about your immune system quietly changing in ways that can make MS harder to manage if you wait too long. Today we're unpacking the MS Biological Clock: what it is, why...

What if this was the first year you actually had the energy to enjoy the holidays, not just survive them? The dinners, the parties, even Christmas morning. Today, I'm going to show you how a simple fall fresh start can change the way you feel heading into the busiest season of the year. 👉 Want the  full transcript + show notes  (including links and resources mentioned in this episode)? Read it he...

If you've ever thought, "My family needs me, I don't have time to rest," you're not alone. Most women with MS are carrying the double weight of managing their health and caring for others. But what happens when your body simply can't keep up? This episode of My MS Podcast is all about finding ways to care for your family without sacrificing your health.   Are you the one everyone leans on—the mom,...

Traveling with MS doesn't have to mean falling off track with your diet. In this episode, I'm sharing real-life MS diet travel tips from my 10-day Hawaii vacation. You'll hear: What I packed for a long travel day (including a 12 hour plane ride!) The grocery staples that I got on my first day in Hawaii How I created an easy meal routine so I wasn't making a thousand food decisions a day The wins t...

Ever have a day where your MS symptoms flare up and your mind immediately starts scanning for what you did wrong? Did I eat something? Forget my supplements? Push too hard? Been there… more times than I can count. In this episode, I'm sharing the real, raw truth about how easy it is to fall into the guilt spiral… especially when you're doing everything "right." I'll share how this pattern started...

If you're the one who always got it done... The one who stayed up late, woke up early, didn't need help, didn't ask for it... The one who wore the heels and pushed through—no matter what—   Then I know how hard it is to slow down.   Not just because of MS, but because it feels like you're losing a part of who you are.   I've been there. And in this episode, I'm not telling you to just "let the lau...

Feel like nothing's changing no matter how hard you try? Before you give up, listen to this. In this episode, we talk about the quiet kind of healing—the kind that starts beneath the surface. You'll learn what's actually happening in your body when you start changing your habits, even if you don't see results yet. Because just because you can't feel it, doesn't mean it's not working.  

Feel like nothing's changing no matter how hard you try? Before you give up, listen to this. In this episode, we talk about the quiet kind of healing—the kind that starts beneath the surface. You'll learn what's actually happening in your body when you start changing your habits, even if you don't see results yet. Because just because you can't feel it, doesn't mean it's not working.  

Feel like you have to justify your healing to everyone around you? This episode is your permission slip to stop explaining. Inspired by Mel Robbins' "Let Them," we explore what it looks like to release the pressure to be understood and redirect that energy toward your healing. Because you don't need approval to rest, say no, or eat differently—you need peace. And this episode helps you reclaim it....