60 Positivity, Perspective, and Spirituality oh My! Talking Epstein-Barr & MS with Mathew Embry
Thriving Over Surviving Multiple Sclerosis
Release Date: 03/01/2022
104 Our Emotional Health With Multiple Sclerosis
Thriving Over Surviving Multiple Sclerosis
Would you consider yourself emotionally well? Do we even know what that feels like or should feel like? Jane Gould has found what emotional wellness is for her. She shares with us her 20-year journey with MS, what she has learned about herself, and how she finds peace in her every day life. Let's chat it up with Jane! Twitter: @ABCsofMS Substack: Instagram: @thrivingoversurvivingpodcast
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103 Knowledge Is Power With MS, But What's Next?
Thriving Over Surviving Multiple Sclerosis
Many of us searched for answers for a long time before finding out we have multiple sclerosis. Once you had the knowledge, what did you do with it? Knowing is just the first step. Alex Sokoloff uses his core value of self-discipline to stick to his routines after learning many lessons throughout his MS experience. Let's chat it up with Alex! Instagram: @thrivingoversurvivingpodcast
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102 It's A Marathon, Not A Sprint With Multiple Sclerosis
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What is one change in your life you would like to make? Just one change that would improve the quality of your life. One change that would make you proud of yourself. Maybe this episode with Gillian Crooks will inspire you to do just that. Or maybe you have already made a change and you can relate. Once wheelchair-bound, this marathon runner has a lot to share about having high expectations and focusing on things within our control. Let's chat it up with Gillian! Instagram: @gillian.eattobeatms Instagram: @thrivingoversurvivingpodcast
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101 Being Kind To Yourself When You Have Multiple Sclerosis
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Being kind to yourself even if you don't have MS is a struggle for many people. I am super hard on myself. But it is so important to treat yourself with kindness when diagnosed with a chronic illness. We can not blame ourselves! Joanna Bolouri is a bestselling rom-com author. Her cat Twitch reluctantly allows her and her daughter to live with him in Glasgow, Scotland. She advocates for kindness. Let's chat it up with Joanna. Twitter: @scribbles78 Facebook page: jbolouri Instagram: @joannabolouri Instagram: @thrivingoversurvivingpodcast
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100 Researchers Are Making Breakthroughs in the MS Field
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Episode 100! And who better to talk to than Dr. Terry Wahls! A board certified internal medicine physician who conducts clinical trials testing the efficacy of diet lifestyle to treat multiple sclerosis. She is the author of The Wahls Protocol: A Way to Treat All Chronic Autoimmune Conditions Using Paleo Principles. Sign up for Dr. Wahls newsletter and get the one page summary of the diet that is used in her clinics and clinical trials to restore cellular health. Great for the refrigerator. Instagram: @thrivingoversurvivingpodcast
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99 Adopting Children When You Have Multiple Sclerosis
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There are many opportunities to have children when you have multiple sclersosis. For many, natural childbirth is definitely an option. For those who it is not, adoption is another viable option. Melissa joins us for an update on her MS journey. She is still raising awareness and donations through Bike MS, but she also has some personal news to share with us as well. Let's chat it up with Melissa. Instagram: thrivingoversurvivingpodcast
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98 The Golden Rule of Multiple Sclerosis
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Is the outcome of our multiple sclerosis diagnosis all about luck? It is difficult to think that we have no control over whether or not our disease progresses. Dominic "Dom" Shadbolt believes just that though. Whatever he believes about the progression of his own MS, he lives his life by a particular rule; Treat others the way you want to be treated, period. Can't we all just be good people and be kind to one another? At least how we treat others is within our control. Let's also treat ourselves well too, please. Check out Dom's website and YouTube page. He has some very helpful...
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97 Everyone With MS Deserves A Hero
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Julie Stamm first joined us in Episode 17, almost two years ago. I thank Julie for her vulnerability as she shared her updates in Episode 98. Julie advocates for all of us to talk about our difficulties. Don't hold back. Julie also shares a new project she co-developed. 52 Essential Inclusion Skills - A to Z Guide to Kindness, Compassion, Respect for Diversity and Disabilities is available on Amazon by Clicking the link below. This collaboration with Harvard Educator and Health Advocate Dr. Jenny Woo, offers strategies to teach both kids and adults empathy. Let's chat it up with Julie! ...
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96 Meeting Friends In The Multiple Sclerosis Community
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Alexis Martinez first appeared on TOSP in Episode 71. She shared what it was like for her to manage her own MS and care for her mother who has early onset Alzheimers. This time we discussed her new job and how taking on something new has impacted her daily life and self-worth. Now that I've gotten to meet Alexis in person, it no longer felt like an interview. It was more like catching up with my friend. Instagram: @itsallinmyhead Instagram: @thrivingoversurvivingpodcast
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95 MS Challenges Are An Opportunity To Learn About Yourself
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Ah, the optimist's perspective is one many strive to achieve. When dealing with challenges brought on by MS, it is a lot more work to stay optimistic. But the work is well worth it! Matt Knaggs possesses all the qualities of an optimist. He is self-motivated, always around the most motivated people, he believes in possibilities, he is full of joy and finds ways to express gratitude in all things. Yup, we can all learn a thing or two from Matt. Instagram: @runningwithms_official FB group: Running with MS Instagram: @thrivingoversurvivingpodcast
info_outlineMathew 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!
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