Thriving Over Surviving Multiple Sclerosis

Substance abuse and mental health issues plague the chronic illness community. Mykee Dilks-Byrne was diagnosed with MS after she gained her sobriety over alcohol. She told me it is a daily struggle to maintain, but focusing on compassion and gratitude does help. Listen as she shares her story of addiction, mental illness, recovery, and MS diagnosis. If you struggle with substance abuse, please cal...

Perseverance is doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success. For me, the words, grit, determination, and tenacity come to mind. Jessica Turner believes that as warriors, we can not give up. She is not afraid to follow her gut! A wife, a mother, and an MS thriver who found purpose in her diagnosis by helping others take back control of their health and wellbeing. Let's chat it...

Noelle is a mother of three, a wife, and a licensed social worker whose goal is to help others struggling with chronic illness. Although she has Secondary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis (SPMS), Noelle maintains her independence by taking full advantage of the use of mobility aids. In this episode, she allows herself to be vulnerable as she shares the details of her disability, the love she shares...

Latoya shares with us how she got out of the "yuck" she was in due to her multiple sclerosis diagnosis. When you listen to this episode, you will hear that I was in some yuck myself. I was eight days into my Covid-19 diagnosis when we recorded this. My voice isn't quite back to normal yet. We managed though.  https://www.itsneighbormade.com/ Instagram: @msscentscandleco Twitter: @mstrue2toya https...

If you have multiple sclerosis, then you have probably had an MRI. Even though I'm not afraid the walls are closing in on me, I am not excited to get in the tube each year. Lorin shares her experience of getting her brain scanned and what she has to do to get through it. Let's chat it up with this funny lady, teacher, and thriver.  Instagram: @studentsaywhat Instagram: @thrivingoversurvivingpodcas...

What is an advocate? Jenna Green helps us understand how we all can be involved in supporting our Thriving MS Community! Shownotes are available on the website. https://thrivingoversurvivingpodcast.com Instagram: @thrivingoversurvivingpodcast Instagram: @thejennagreen

Mathew Embry shares his thoughts regarding the future of multiple sclerosis research and the search for a cure. Mathew is the man behind the documentary Living Proof. Cofounder of MS Hope, his goal is to help our community by sharing the science-based strategies that have enabled him to live a drug-free, healthy life for more than 25 years since his diagnosis. Mathew says #nocheatdays! https://msh...

Dan & Jennifer Digmann say that he's walking and she's rolling, and they are moving forward together. And together they do. With the core values of faith and teamwork, these two MS'rs are thriving as they write their blog, record their podcast, and speak to legislators about how people with chronic diseases navigate our healthcare system.  blog: https://acoupletakesonms.com twitter: @jendandig Ins...

This Ten Minute Tid Bit (TMTB) episode explores the concept of support groups. For full show notes and supporting information, please visit the website https://thrivingoversurvivingpodcast.com

Little did Rachel and I know when we began our conversation that we would end up chatting so long. In Part II, Rachel shares how her cores values of perseverance and making a difference make all this MS stuff not only manageable but fulfilling. Instagram: @tri_to_recover_from_ms https://thrivingoversurvivingpodcast.com Instagram: @thrivingoversurvivingpodcast 

Everyone's MS diagnosis story is different. For Rachel, the symptoms came on quickly and her diagnosis just as fast. But Rachel soon realized that the typical treatment of steroids was not going to work for her. In Part I, Rachel and I discuss her journey with HSCT and what led up to the discision to take this course of action.  Instagram: @tri_to_recover_from_ms Instagram: @thrivingoversurvivingp...

Less than 15% of the people diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis are said to be in the Primary Progressive Phase. Folake Taylor shares the difficult journey of misdiagnosis and how she leans into her core values to ensure she is living her best life. From scooters to walking, we learn from Dr. Taylor that it's a lot of hard work, but it can happen.  Instagram: @folaketaylormd Website: https://folaket...

Allison is a wife & mother of two, lawyer, and abstract artist. Living with MS since 2008, she doesn't try to be perfect but she tries to do her best.  Website: https://helloallisonart.com/ Instagram: @helloallisonart Website: https://thrivingoversurvivingpodcast.com Instagram: @thrivingoversurvivingpodcast

Bonus Episode! Lorin graciously allowed me to take her through the core values process as a model for all of you. What are your core values? Core values are a defined system of beliefs that helps people tell the difference between right from wrong in YOUR life Montrose & Sweeney (2010). What are the best decisions for you? What influences how you live your best life? If using this resource, know t...

This is a little preview of what I plan for season two of the show. Bare with me as I am recovering from that thing that everyone is getting.  Instagram: @thrivingoversurvivingpodcast Website: https://thrivingoversurvivingpodcast.com

In some cases, MS can try to steal your identity. Karen Dwyer shares how she leaned into her core values to "heal" her MS and live her best life. She now helps others to do the same.  Karen's TEDx talk, What's Your Shoe Size Got to do With Chronic Illness? released last month already has thousands of views. Karen is thriving! Instagram: @iamkarendwyer Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iamkarendwy...

David Lyons, the creator of the Optimal Body Training Program with his wife Kendra, shares how leaning into his core values of faith and family helped him overcome depression and live out his passion.  website: https://obpfitness.com/lp-fb/ Optimal Body Fitness Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/674667742732961 website: www.thrivingoversurvivingpodcast.com Instagram: @thrivingoversurv...

In this solo episode, I reminisce about the past 49 podcasts. We also preview a lot of what is coming up in Season Two of the show. Please join me as we take a walk down memory lane.  Thank you for listening! Instagram: @thrivingoversurivingpodcast Twitter: @ms_thriving Website: www.thrivingoversurvivingpodcast.com

Morgan Music is a teacher, a support group leader, & so much more. She allows herself to be vulnerable with us and share some difficult things she dealt with as a result of her multiple sclerosis. She has raised over ten thousand dollars for the MS Society. Join me as I chat is up with Morgan Music. www.thrivingoversurvivingpodcast.com Instagram: @thrivingoversurvivingpodcast

Do you have abnormal things going on in your body that you can't explain? The doctor has run all the tests, but coming up empty on a diagnosis... You might have a parasite! Elizabeth Yarnell shares with us some key takeaways from her experience with parasite infections. www.elizabethyarnell.com @elizabethyarnell_naturopath www.thrivingoversurivivingpodcast.com Instagram: @thrivingoversurivivingpod...

All Ability Recruiting works exclusively with people with disabilities to get hired at the company that will ensure your needs are met. Having had an autoimmune disease herself, Anessa shares her journey with Addison's Disease.  Instagram: @allabilityrecruiting www.allabilityrecrutiting.com Instagram: @thrivingoversurvivingpodcast www.thrivingoversurvivingpodcast.com  

Round two with Elizabeth Yarnell, and this time we are talking food and beverages. Elizabeth reveals her cocktail secret we want to hear. She also shares the origin story of her cookbook Glorious One-Pot Meals. Head over to her website www.elizabethyarnell.com to find out more.  Instagram: @thrivingoversurvivingpodcast www.thrivingoversurvivingpodcast.com    

This chat with Katie is one more testimony of how MS warriors are living their best lives. From diagnosis to traveling, and pain killers to acupuncture, and living the single life to family and future we get a glimpse into this thriver's mindset motivation. A runner, writer, public speaker, and voice-over artist who never set out to be all these things before diagnosis. But Katie has found happine...

Elizabeth is a traditional naturopath with a mission to empower people suffering from multiple sclerosis or other autoimmune issues to reclaim their health naturally. Since being diagnosed with MS in 1999, she has worked with hundreds of MS and other autoimmune sufferers in her US clinic using unique, personalized natural therapies to empower them to reclaim their health. She's a TEDx speaker, awa...

This is just a little teaser of our upcoming trilogy with Elizabeth Yarnell. She has been at this nutrition game for a long time now and being a fellow MS warrior she can really relate.  https://elizabethyarnell.com/ www.thrivingoversurvivingpodcast.com Instagram: @thrivingoversurvivingpodcast.com