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Globe Trekker - Exploring the world 1 step at a time from 2023-12-13T13:06
Join us for our podcast as we learn more about Brenda, one of the Original Gymmers (OG) in The MS Gym. Today, she'll talk about her:
- Initial symptoms
- Unexpected diagnosis Listen
Turning Trials Into TikTok Trends with Julie Brazeau from 2023-11-22T11:22
Life can change so quickly when diagnosed with a chronic illness. Things we once held tightly to like our jobs, hobbies, abilities, family and friends can disappear in the blink of an eye. We ca...
ListenGetting Social With Your Story featuring Christina Andaya from 2023-11-08T11:05
Social media is all around us and is a valuable tool for spreading knowledge, influencing others, and creating awareness. Today, we will learn from Toronto-born Christina Andaya as she shares ab...
ListenEVERYTHING YOU EVER WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT THE MS GYM - WHAT IT IS, WHAT IT ISN’T, AND HOW MUCH IT COSTS: with Founder, Coach Trevor Wicken from 2023-10-19T15:00
Today's episode is a super special one because I get to reintroduce and/or introduce the MS Gym to the masses.
The MS Gym has been around for almost 6 years and has thousands of followers...
ListenSCOOTER LIFE with Jodi Johnson: How to Take Control of Your Independence Using a Scooter from 2023-06-08T15:06:46
With summer, vacation months upon us, at least here in the U.S., for those of us living with mobility issues, it adds on an extra layer of complexity and consideration into planning a trip. Thi...
ListenSmall Steps To Set Your Mind Free from 2023-05-17T14:36
In today's MS Gym podcast episode, we'll chat with MS Gym member Kim as she shares about her:
- Symptoms and rare diagnosis
- Brain biopsy
- Family life
- Career ... Listen
DR. RICHARD BURT REVISITED: His reasoning for not treating PPMS&Non-active SPMS with HSCT, Misdiagnoses, Epstein Barr Virus&MORE! from 2023-04-06T15:18:37
Welcome back to our 3rd and initially unplanned episode with Dr. Richard Burt, author of the recently released book,
What Makes You Tik? from 2023-03-01T11:30
Join me today to uncover what purposes and desires reside in your heart that you want to share with the world.
Are you passionate about a specific hobby, diet, activity or cause?
T...
ListenDR. RICHARD BURT on HSCT for MS&his book EVERYDAY MIRACLES - Part 2 of 2 from 2023-02-16T12:00
Welcome to part two of two of our interview with Dr. Richard Burt. I can't tell you how many people have reached out to me after listening to part one and how anxious they are to see what awaits...
ListenDR. RICHARD BURT on HSCT for MS&his book EVERYDAY MIRACLES - Part 1 of 2 from 2023-02-09T12:00
I'm super excited about these next two episodes!
Of course, any episode that has to do with HSCT (hematopoietic stem cell transplant) is super important to me. For the last 10 years, I've...
ListenFinding The Courage to Fulfill Your Convictions from 2023-01-25T11:30
Let's travel the globe to chat with one of our international gym Member, Birgit.
We'll unpack her:
- Difficult diagnosis
- Relief with finding answers
- Active lif... Listen
INTEGRATIVE&FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE for MS: When Drugs Aren’t Enough, with Dr. Susan Payrovi from 2023-01-12T14:00
Today we're going to be talking about integrative and functional medicine and how you can use them in tandem for your best and healthiest outcome while living with MS.
No matter where you...
ListenListen To Your Gut with William Dickinson Part 2 from 2022-11-16T13:46
Welcome to part two of our podcast about the gut and microbiome with coach William Dickinson.
In today's episode, we'll learn more about:
- The five pillars of good gut... Listen
Listen To Your Gut with William Dickinson Part 1 from 2022-11-02T14:45
We’ve all heard so much information about the importance of good gut health. But what does that really mean?
Today’s guest, coach William Dickinson, will help us unravel some of ...
ListenPart 2 of 2 with actress JAMIE-LYNN SIGLER on Motherhood, Travel, The MS Gym, Cannabis and MORE! from 2022-10-19T16:00
Welcome back to the second episode of our interview with actress Jamie-Lynn Sigler.
In this episode, we pick up where we left off when I asked Jamie if she'd experienced a postpartum rela...
ListenA CANDID INTERVIEW with actress JAMIE-LYNN SIGLER on LIFE WITH MS - 1 of 2 from 2022-10-05T09:17:51
Welcome back to another season of The MS Gym Podcast. Jodi and I had planned on taking the summer off as we typically do, but opportunities kept presenting themselves that we simply couldn't tur...
ListenAn inside peek into Dr. Terry Wahls’ upcoming study examining the affect of diet in the MS population from 2022-08-03T14:04
Tune in for the second part of our discussion with world-renowned Dr. Terry Wahls, creator of The Wahls Protocol. In today's discussion, we'll learn more about Dr. Wahls' role as a researcher. S...
ListenHOW THE FOOD WE EAT BECOMES THE BRAIN&BODY WE LIVE IN: A Deep Dive with Dr. Terry Wahls from 2022-07-27T15:04:55
Hello everyone and welcome to a very special 2-part episode of the MS Gym podcast. At the moment, Jodi and I are currently on our usual summer podcast hiatus, but when author Dr. Terry Wahls, th...
ListenThe Necessity of Nana’s Nurture from 2022-06-22T14:36
Travel with us overseas today as we chat with Julie Wake and explore her:
- Initial symptoms and delayed diagnosis
- Defeated feelings and "death sentence" mindset
- Life... Listen
How Anni Got Her Groove Back from 2022-06-08T13:47
What an encouraging podcast episode we've got for you today from one of our superstar gymmers, Annika.
Join us as we learn about her:
- Prolonged diagnosis and denial
- T... Listen
WHY SEEKING COUNSELING IS WISE, NOT WEAK: My Personal Struggle with Trigeminal Neuralgia&Fear from 2022-05-25T15:23:19
This episode is up close and personal for me. It explains why I've been off grid for the last few months, my continued battle with trigeminal neuralgia, and, even more disturbing (at least to me...
ListenCelebrating in Sacred Spaces from 2022-05-12T14:12:23
Today, we chat with Susan and learn about her two-decade journey with MS. Join us as she talks about her:
- First symptoms
- Diagnosis
- Familial connection with MS ... Listen
Build Your Mindset Muscle from 2022-03-23T12:00
Feel refreshed today as we chat with MS Gymmer Jennifer Laymon and hear about her:
- Houdini symptoms
- Treatment choices
- Belief in The MS Gym
- Negative self-ta... Listen
Embracing our Inabilities from 2022-03-07T13:40
Are you fighting for control?
It can be so tiring to make the "right" choices. So exhausting to do everything perfectly. What happens when we think we're on the right path but it doesn't ...
ListenWalking Wonderlands from 2022-02-09T13:42
Today, we venture overseas to chat with Susannah to learn more about her:
- Multifaceted diagnosis
- Support system
- Teaching career
- Love of travel
- Wal... Listen
CANES VS. TREKKING POLES: What’s Right for You and When with Trevor Wicken from 2022-01-25T13:32:15
Welcome to the episode I've been dying to bring to you! It's all about the use of canes and trekking poles, and, most importantly, the advantages or disadvantages of using one or the other; and,...
ListenShifting from Sadness to Smiles from 2022-01-12T13:23
Today's journey takes us to Quebec, Ontario to chat with one of our members, Mae. Join us as we learn more about her:
- Initial symptoms
- Diagnosis at a young age
- Deci... Listen
Dancing to a NEW Rhythm from 2021-12-22T13:50
Be encouraged and entertained as we chat with Charla about her:
- Symptoms and diagnosis
- Career adaptations as a dancer and coach
- Severe dietary reactions
- Ab... Listen
RAISING YOUNG CHILDREN WHEN YOU HAVE MS: with Julie Stamm, Author, MS Advocate, Mother from 2021-12-08T13:01:03
This episode welcomes Julie Stamm, author, MS advocate, and proud mom of Jack to the podcast.
Julie, who wrote the recently-released book, Some Days, A Tale of Love, Ice Cream and My Mom'...
ListenFinding Victory in Vulnerability from 2021-11-17T13:46
In today’s episode, we journey to England to chat with Ann about her:
- First symptoms and diagnosis
- Sudden disruption of career opportunities
- Ability to adapt to cha... Listen
COVID 19&MS - The Latest Guidance on the Vaccine, the Booster and What to Expect with Dr. Marwa Kaisey from 2021-10-27T16:00
SUMMARY:
In this episode, I welcome board certified neurologist, Dr. Marwa Kaisey, to the podcast where we discuss the most up-to-date information on COVID vaccines and COVID boosters. In...
Listenrebuild, rewire, reinvent: Build confidence through life‘s challenges from 2021-10-13T17:04:47
In today’s podcast, we join Michael from Scotland.
He talks about his:
- Diagnosis
- Career changes
- Relationship challenges
- MS treatment options <... Listen
Bridging Borders through the Bonds of MUSIC from 2021-07-14T14:36
Join us as we explore the musical passions of one of our own international MS Gym Buddy Groups. Today, we will cross time zones and country borders to learn how these members:
- Each b... Listen
5 TO THRIVE: Taking Control of Your MS with Nutrition from 2021-07-03T09:00
I'm so excited to bring you the 4th and final episode of the series of interviews from the MS Gym's Thrive Summit, previously available to members only.
I'm even more excited that the in...
ListenBloom Where You Are Planted from 2021-06-16T13:39
For today’s episode we'll join Heather at her long-term care facility in Alberta, Canada. During our time together will learn more about Heather and how she:
- Was diagnosed with MS Listen
TELEMEDICINE - IS IT HERE TO STAY?: A Chat with Dr. Mitzi Joi Williams from 2021-06-02T17:09:42
In this episode, I'm speaking to renowned neurologist, Dr. Mitzi Joi Williams of Atlanta, Georgia, regarding the increasingly popular mode of medical communication called telemedicine. At no oth...
ListenStepping Toward Trust from 2021-05-19T14:40
Join us today as we delve into the life of one of our international MS Gym family members, all the way from Ireland.
Learn how Denise:
- Was diagnosed with MS
- Coped wit... Listen
ANXIETY and MS: Identifying and Understanding the Causes, Symptoms and Treatments from 2021-05-05T14:27:12
I'm excited to share that I've been given permission to release yet another exclusive interview from last summer's Thrive Summit that was previously only available to the MS Gym membership. The ...
ListenEmbrace the Differently-abled YOU! from 2021-04-21T11:30
In today's episode, we chat with Annice and learn more about her own journey with MS and how:
- She was diagnosed later in life
- Love helped her overcome cancer and continues t... Listen
THE EPSTEIN BARR VIRUS - MS CONNECTION: An Interview with Dr. Bianca Weinstock-Guttman from 2021-03-24T16:00
In this week's episode, I'll be sharing my interview with neurologist, Dr. Bianca Weinstock-Guttman. She's a professor of Neurology at Buffalo University, where her expertise regarding the Epste...
ListenMastering Your Mindset: A Journey Through Disability To Find Joy from 2021-03-10T15:15
Join us as we delve into Trish's story and learn more about:
- Her rare neurological diagnosis
- How she found The MS Gym
- Her daily habits to improve her mindset <... Listen
ADDICTED TO MS: When Your MS Consumes Your Thoughts&Your Life from 2021-02-24T15:00
In this episode, I'm joined by my MS Gym Podcast co-host, Jodi Feltham.
We're going to be chatting about what happens when you become addicted to your MS. That's right. When your MS cons...
ListenIllness&Identity: Moving from Isolation to Inspiration from 2021-02-10T13:40
Join me today as we here from Jenny Angus and her journey with MS and learn how she processed through issues of:
- Misdiagnosis
- Physical & cognitive challenges
- Loss o... Listen
PANDEMIC PONDERINGS: What Have We Learned? from 2021-01-25T11:03:13
In this quickie episode, we take a look back at 2020, what we in the MS community have learned, and what we hope the population at large has taken away from this unprecedented last year.
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ListenWhat words are you speaking over yourself in 2021? from 2021-01-07T15:34
EPISODE NOTES: Each day we speak 15,000-16,000 words and think 30,000 words! For a relationship to thrive we need to use a ratio of 5:1 positive to negative comments. What is the relationship...
ListenA YEAR OF EVOLUTION INSIDE THE MS GYM: A Chat with Ken Allen on What to Expect in 2021&Beyond from 2020-12-23T09:29:02
Even though it's been a crazy upside down year, there's been so much to celebrate inside The MS Gym. From member victories to the three year anniversary of The MS Gym, there've ...
ListenWonder Working Woman! Balancing work, exercise&family from 2020-12-09T10:09
Join us today as we talk with our own Wonder Woman, Kelly O'Connell, as she shares the challenges of balancing work, exercise, and family.
Learn more about her:
- Diagnosis and ... Listen
A TALE OF TWO HSCT FACILITIES : Two Veterans Compare Notes on Their HSCT Experiences in Russia&Mexico from 2020-11-25T04:55:40
HSCT (hematopoietic stem cell transplant) veterans Brooke Slick and Jodi Feltham sit down for a one-on-one to discuss the differences between having HSCT done in Mexico and in Russia. These faci...
ListenCultivating Community Through Coffee Chats from 2020-11-11T11:55
As the world continues to adjust to the ever-changing normal it's more important than ever to find connection in a safe community.
Today's podcast highlights the many benefits of The MS G...
ListenACCESSIBLE TRAVEL with Sylvia Longmire of Spintheglobe.net: Traveling Fearlessly with a Disability from 2020-10-28T17:00
Today's episode is all about wheelchair and accessible travel, but our guest, though an international expert in this field, brings way more to the table than just that. For instance,
She'...
ListenMS, Mayhem&Motherhood: A Journey from Unsuspecting to Expecting from 2020-10-14T16:48:13
The Canadian MS Society states that:
- 77,000 Canadians live with the disease
- MS can occur at any age, but is most often diagnosed between the ages of 20-49
- MS affect... Listen
RADICAL ACCEPTANCE: Acknowledging your current reality at the present moment from 2020-10-05T08:58:20
I wanted to welcome you all back from summer break and give you a taste of what to expect this upcoming season. If you haven't already heard the announcement, Jodi Feltham, who already plays a h...
ListenCLINICAL TRIALS, MEDICAL TREATMENT AND THE BLACK MS COMMUNITY: A History Lesson with Dr. Mitzi Joi Williams, Damian Washington&Jenna Green from 2020-07-31T09:07:37
EPISODE NOTES:
I recently had the opportunity to be part of a round table discussion that focused on how the medical history of yesterday affects the decisions of black patients in the MS...
ListenAN UPDATE AND AN INVITATION! from 2020-06-29T17:42:10
Hi everyone! It's Brooke, and I'm popping on to let you know about an exciting project we've been working on, and, to celebrate the one-year anniversary of our move to an interview format of the...
ListenLIVING IN THE "NOW" AND "NOT YET": Why Crystal Balling is Futile from 2020-05-05T15:57:47
One of the many advantages to belonging to the MS Gym community is getting to listen to Jodi Feltham's weekly Motivation Monday video on the M...
ListenCOVID-19: THE UNEXPECTED EQUALIZER from 2020-04-24T07:01:52
In this episode, we'll take a look at the world's response to COVID-19 through the eyes of someone with MS or a chronic illness, plus 15 predictions for life post-COVID.
EPISODE NOTES: Listen
CORONAVIRUS/COVID-19: Weighing Your Risks with MS from 2020-03-21T07:42:57
In this impromptu episode, I'll be sharing information that I've gained regarding the Coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, and its impact on those who have MS.
The Coronavirus is the pote...
ListenINSIDE BUDDY GROUPS: Connection, Accountability and Support from 2020-03-11T16:55:47
In this week's episode you'll get an exclusive look at one of the many advantages of being part of the MS Gym Membership Community. It's called Buddy Groups and it may be just what you've been l...
ListenSTARTING WHERE YOU'RE AT: Why Tackling Things All at Once is a Formula for Failure from 2020-02-26T16:06:43
In this episode, Trevor is joined by his beloved wife, Misty, who is a fan-favorite in the MS Gym community. Her compassionate insight paired with Trevor's in-depth knowledge of neurop...
ListenGIVING THE ABLE-BODIED A BREAK: They Don't Speak Our Language from 2020-02-11T11:40:54
This episode addresses our frustration with able-bodied people not "getting us" and what we could be doing to alleviate the divide with communication and a differently angled perspective.
CBD IS FOR HEALTH NOT HIGH: Unlearning What You Thought You Knew About CBD from 2020-01-15T18:00
The episode that so many of you have asked for is finally here. It's all about CBD!!
This week's guest is Licensed Clinical Social Worker/Integrated Health and Wellness & CBD Consultant, ...
ListenYOUR YEAR OF REBELLION: It's Time to Rewrite Your Prognosis from 2020-01-08T18:00
This throwback Thursday episode is the perfect way to kick off your new year, or any day of the year for that matter! I had never heard this motivational speech from Trevor before and, wow, was ...
ListenYOUR PERSPECTIVE IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY:. Are You Going to Change it Now or Never? from 2020-01-01T14:30:55
In today's episode, I have the good fortune of talking with Causso Moore of My Struggle is My Strength. He's an Atlanta-based MS activist, motivational speaker and social media powerhouse.
<... ListenEVERYTHING COULD CHANGE OVERNIGHT: Are You Ready for It? from 2019-12-19T06:18:35
Another classic Throwback Thursday from Trevor will get you thinking about tomorrow. Whatever it brings, how will you handle it? It could all change overnight. Are you ready?
ListenARDRA SHEPHARD OF TRIPPING ON AIR: Calling BS on How Society Views Mobility Aids from 2019-12-11T23:31:22
When the opportunity arose to have today's guest on the podcast, I was more than elated. She's an absolute superstar in the MS space. From her award-winning blog, Tripping on Air, that chronicle...
ListenSTOP RESISTING&START SURRENDERING: Making the Transition from MS Warrior to MS Strategist from 2019-12-04T18:00
In this powerful Throwback Thursday episode, Trevor will guide you through putting down your mental weapons of MS destruction and surrendering to a more strategic plan to defeat your challenges....
ListenLET'S TALK MOBILITY DEVICES: How Your Thoughts About Them May be Holding You Back from 2019-11-26T20:57:02
If you want a quick shot of inspiration as we head into the holidays, be sure to tune into this week's episode where I share off-the-cuff thoughts on mobility devices and the mind games we play ...
ListenYOU HAVE MS: Now, Who are You? from 2019-11-20T19:14:29
In this Throwback Thursday classic from Trevor, he asks the question "What is your MS identity?" Now that you have MS, inevitably, your life is going to change. Are you prepared for those change...
ListenMEMBER SPOTLIGHT - Binty's MS Gym Victories from 2019-11-13T18:53:12
In this episode, Binty, a former pharmacist and mother of two, describes her long road to diagnosis, her discovery of The MS Gym and the subsequent victories that are helping her continue to thr...
ListenHow to Survive the Overwhelm of the Holiday Season While Keeping Your Mindset and Body Movement on Track by Coach T from 2019-10-30T16:58:10
This week, we're sharing an epic throwback episode from Coach T where he gives advice on how to navigate the stress, overwhelm and oftentimes obligation we feel during the holiday season. I just...
ListenTHE MS CAREGIVER: Navigating this Critical Role with Realistic Expectations and Grace from 2019-10-16T23:12:42
EPISODE NOTES:
- The evolution of the amount of care required over time
- Failing drugs, failing health
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DEPRESSION - Recognizing and Managing One of the Most Common Symptoms of MS from 2019-10-02T23:57:49
Depression is one of the most common symptoms of a chronic illness. One half of the MS population will be faced with depression at some point in their journey with the disease.
This epis...
ListenHOW TO APPLY FOR SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY* Getting Past the Stigma&Moving Forward with Confidence from 2019-09-18T16:45:54
Social security disability. It's a benefit we hope we never have to claim, and one so many of us hesitate to apply for. You may be saying things to yourself like...
Will I be able to affo...
ListenSTAY CALM, STAY PRESENT, STAY CONNECTED. Taking Control Over Your MS through Self-Awareness from 2019-09-04T23:52:56
Coach Trevor's bringing the heat with a motivational speech that will recalibrate your thoughts and get you back on track.
DO ANY OF THESE SOUND LIKE YOU?
Living flare to flare? Listen
WHAT IS HSCT? Everything you wanted to know about the treatment that HALTS (not slows) MS Progression from 2019-08-22T23:54:48
In this episode of The MS Gym Podcast, the host becomes the guest, when comedic actor and MSr, Damian Washington, interviews Brooke Slick about HSCT (hematopoietic stem cell transplant) for MS.<...
ListenMS - Beyond the Diets, Bonus! Post-HSCT Nutrition Unraveled. How to Avoid Setbacks and Recurrent Relapse. from 2019-08-07T09:23:04
In this bonus episode on diet Post-HSCT (hematopoietic stem cell transplant), licensed dietitian and HSCT veteran, Ahna Crum, unravels the multi-layered task of safely redirecting your nutrition...
ListenMS - Beyond the Diets, Part 2, An Individualized Approach to Healing with Targeted Nutrition from 2019-07-25T13:39:22
Ahna Crum - Part 2
In today's part 2 of our 3-part series, Ahna Crum, license dietitian, certified in integrative and functional medical nutrition therapy will take a closer look at which...
ListenMS - Beyond the Diets, Part 1, An Individualized Approach to Healing with Targeted Nutrition. from 2019-07-20T16:35:17
Ahna Crum - Part 1
Today I'll be talking with licensed dietician Ahna Crum about the role that nutrition plays in the development of MS as well as how it can assist in reversing or managi...
ListenLaughing in the Face of MS with Actor, Rapper, Nerd, Damian Washington from 2019-07-10T10:24:33
Damian Washington, actor, rapper and self-titled nerd shares his unique insight on living with MS in real life and in the public eye.
Damian's professional portfolio includes high-profile...
ListenINSIDE THE MS SOCIETY - THE DRUGS, THE MONEY&A GAG ORDER? from 2019-06-27T14:06:39
In this episode we pull back the curtain on the MS Society with MS Society Development Director, Kelly Tapper. Kelly, who has RRMS and is a veteran of HSCT (hematopoietic stem cel...
ListenMeet Trevor Wicken, Founder of The MS GYM (Part 2 of 2) from 2019-06-19T17:07:48
Here is part 2 with Trevor Wicken, founder of the MS Gym. In part 2, Brooke challenges Trevor with some profound questions. What transpired, is one of the most inspirational conversations you wi...
ListenMeet Trevor Wicken, Founder of The MS GYM (Part 1 of 2) from 2019-06-14T14:52:06
In this part 1 of 2 episode, Trevor Wicken, founder of the MS Gym, shares never before heard details about the roots of the MS Gym along with his dreams for the future trajectory of thi...
Listen05/27/2019 - Memorial Day Reflections from 2019-05-28T18:36:35
Coach Trevor reflects on what Memorial Day means to him
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