The MSing Link

On today’s episode, I'm chatting with Dr. Lindsey Elmore! We discuss the microbiome as it pertains to multiple sclerosis, actions you can take to improve your microbiome, and how to heal your gut BEST when you have MS.  Dr. Lindsey Elmore is a board-certified pharmacist, Institute for Functional Medicine trained clinician, speaker, author, entrepreneur, yoga teacher and world-renowned wellnes...

Thank you so much for tuning in today! Today, I am going to be talking about wall walking and furniture walking! This might be a topic or a phrase that you've heard of before, or maybe this is your first time hearing it, but it is very common in the physical therapy world. So today, I'm going to break down why this is happening, why it's not ideal, and a few different strategies that you can...

I have a special guest with me, Dr. Allison Evans. Dr. Allison is a doctor of chiropractor who focuses on creating technology that combines healthcare with innovation. On today's episode, we talk about the benefits of sunlight, red light, and infrared light for people with multiple sclerosis to reduce inflammation, improve energy, and so much more. Dr. Alyson Evans, DC has dedicated the...

Today, I want us to analyze something, and, and this is the perfect time to analyze since it's still fresh in our brain. And what that is, I want to analyze your body's response to anything that happened over the holidays. The holiday season can be chaotic, which can cause additional stress, which can lead to MS symptoms!   5 Day MS Strength Challenge -  https://www.doctorgretchenha...

I have a special guest with me, Dr. Mitzi Joy Williams. She is a board certified neurologist and fellowship trained multiple sclerosis specialist who serves as the founder and CEO of the Joy Life Wellness Group Multiple Sclerosis Center. On today's episode, we're diving into the ins and outs of fatigue. You'll finish this episode feeling prepared with actionable steps to help improve your ene...

This is going to be one of your favorite episodes if you are working towards improving your balance. Tune in as I break down balance and discuss things like how MS affects balance and what exercises you can be doing if you have a goal of improving your balance!   The MSing Link Podcast Episode 123: Foot Drop 101 https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/podcasts/the-msing-link/episodes/214791...

Today I am talking with Dr. Marissa Barrera, the Assistant Dean of Health Sciences and Director of the Graduate Program in Speech Language Pathology at the Katz School of Science and Health at Yeshiva University in New York City. On today's episode, we talk about cognition, speech, and swallowing symptoms in multiple sclerosis and how to advocate for the care that will set you up for success down...

About a month or so ago, I posted on social media about the topic of clonus in multiple sclerosis.  And to my surprise, a lot of people didn't know what it was, and they were hearing about it for the first time. So I wanted to turn it into an episode for you and first explain what it is and how to fix it, because it's one of those rare symptoms in MS where you actually. can fix it! Addit...

Today, I'm interviewing Dr. Whitney Patrickson and Dr. Naseem Chattawalla about a newer electrical stimulation device that helps improve walking. This device is called PoNS. On today's episode, we'll learn more about what PONS is, how it can help people with multiple sclerosis, and what results have been seen in clinic.  * Individual results and patient experiences vary. Speak to your ph...

This is a very special episode for me because I am celebrating the five year anniversary of The MSing Link, my online MS wellness program. Join me as I share the story of  The MSing Link program from it's very beginning stages, why the program came to be, and the journey through the last 5 years! Thank you all so much for being here! I hope you enjoy this episode! Check out a Behind the Scene...

On today’s episode, we talk about symptom management for spasticity in addition to the different types of spasticity and similar symptoms. This episode is chock full of his best recommendations for therapies and medications. Dr. Barry Singer is the director and founder of The MS Center for Innovations in Care at Missouri Baptist Medical Center.  He is an Associate Professor of Clinical Neurol...

Welcome to my 2023 MS Holiday Gift Guide. The gifts that I have for you this year are geared towards improving your mobility, which includes walking, reducing inflammation, improving neuroplasticity, and recovering from any type of injury or anything that's causing you to feel uncomfortable, even if that's something like tight or spastic muscles. ★ Bop It https://www.amazon.com/shop/doctor.gr...

Marissa Shackleton is the Executive Director at The Elliot Lewis Center in Wellesley, MA. The Elliot Lewis Center is a comprehensive care center for patients with multiple sclerosis and other neurologic disorders. On today’s episode, Marissa talks to us about access to & affordability of MS medications, health insurance for MS, and resources to make medications more affordable. Marissa Sh...

I received a really great question from one of my MSing Link members recently, and this is a question that a lot of people with MS have asked me over the last 10 or so years so I wanted to bring this question up on this podcast. The question is, "What if my fear of falling has more to do with my poor proprioception? Are there exercises for that?" Let's answer those questions now! Additional Resour...

Dr. Rani Banik is a board-certified ophthalmologist and fellowship-trained neuro-ophthalmologist with additional training in Integrative and Functional Medicine. On today’s episode, we talk about how MS and other demyelinating diseases affect vision, red flags that should cause you to see a doctor, and the difference between eye doctors. Dr. Rani Banik is America's Integrative Eye Doctor. She...

One question that I get every single day, and probably multiple times per day, on all of the platforms that I show up on is are your exercises good for me and would your MSing Link program be good for me if I don't have multiple sclerosis? Stroke, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, ataxia, hereditary spastic paraplegia,s parkinson's, a spinal cord injury, neuromyelitis optica, transverse mye...

I have a very special guest with me, Prasanna Ranganathan . He is a human rights lawyer, diversity, equity, and inclusion practitioner, accessibility advisor, documentary filmmaker, and author. And I'm not sure if you are aware of this or not, but October, It's National Disability Employment Awareness Month.  And on today's episode, Prasanna talks to us all about disability rights, disclosing...

Today is my second podcast episode where I am contributing to my If This, Then What series. Today we're going to be talking about If This, Then What: If You Fell, or if you landed on the floor, and you need to know exactly what to do! Additional Resources : https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/insider Reach out to Me : hello@doctorgretchenhawley.com   Website : www. MSingLink.com Social :&nbs...

I have a guest with me, Eileen Laird. She is a writer, podcast host, and autoimmune warrior living a vital life with rheumatoid arthritis. On today's episode, we talk about her newly published book called Healing Mindset, a guide to the mind body connection for people with autoimmune disease. She shares her top three favorite mind body techniques to help her feel calm and present even during...

Some of my favorite podcast episodes that I share are the ones where I am interviewing some of my 1:1 clients for them to share their story and share their improvements because they are just so relatable! So today is one of those days I am interviewing Deb, one of my 1:1 clients, and we just finished working together a few weeks ago.  On today's episode, Deb  shares her story of how...

On today's episode, I am interviewing Dr. Gabriel Pardo. We talk about comprehensive care for people with MS, what an MS Center of Excellence is, and MS research happening in Dr. Pardo's Center. Dr. Gabriel Pardo is a physician and a scientist that aims to provide comprehensive care to individuals with Multiple Sclerosis through a multidisciplinary approach while also participating in clinical res...

One question I get frequently from MSing Link members, social media followers, 1:1 clients, etc. is, "How do I transition from using my current mobility aid to a lesser mobility aid or no mobility aid at all?"  And there is actually a way that you can do that safely, and we're going to talk about that today!   Additional Resources : https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/insider Reach out...

I have a special guest with me on today's podcast episode, Dr. Terry Wahls. She's been on our podcast before, but this time, Dr. Wahls is explaining a study that she has going on right now. On today's episode, Dr. Wahls talks to us about the study, what to expect, and how to participate. She also shares some of her best tips for starting a new diet and how long you should stay consi...

Today, I want to share a book that I am currently listening to that is all about mindset! When you have a chronic illness like MS it can be really easy to get into or feel stuck in a negative/neutral thought pattern, and the more I listen to this book, the more eager I was to share these tips & strategies with all of you! Additional Resources : https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/insider Reac...

My guest today, Ashley Myles is a registered nurse with chronic illness. She found a way to thrive with her illnesses after 12 years of feeling no support from her doctors. On today's episode, we talk about the loss of identity that comes with chronic illness, how to cope with grief, and tips to feel joy and truly thrive with chronic illness. Ashley Milus is a certified wellness coach and med...