MS.UNDERSTOOD

Have you ever really wanted to do something but just couldn't find it in you to take any action - no matter how hard you tried? Or have you lost the ability to experience joy, even when doing something you used to love? In this episode, we look at why it can be so incredibly difficult to take positive action when living with Multiple Sclerosis. Nope, we're not lazy! And nope, we don't deserve to feel shame because of our inability to act. Apathy, and its cousin, anhedonia, are very real struggles, and in this episode we'll look at what these terms mean, how they manifest, as well as suggested ways to move the needle to a much better place on these limiting and often quite depressing symptoms. Take a listen - it just might change everything for you and help you better live a life you love! patreon.com/MSFlock

In this episode, we look at all the ways we need water to help keep our body functioning! We'll take a deep dive into Your Body's Many Cries for Water by Dr. Batmanghelidj, as well as what current critics have to say about his stance, and even use Google Gemini AI to learn even more about all the ways our body uses water to survive and thrive! We'll look at specific MS symptoms that may be a result of - or worsened by - dehydration, and talk about how to safely increase our water intake, which is not as simple, nor as safe, as it sounds! I'll share a little about my personal experience with increasing my water intake, too! Take a listen to learn more about water, and explore what's possible for you!! patreon.com/MSFlock

In this episode, we look at all the ways we need water to help keep our body functioning! We'll take a deep dive into Your Body's Many Cries for Water by Dr. Batmanghelidj, as well as what current critics have to say about his stance, and even use Google Gemini AI to learn even more about all the ways our body uses water to survive and thrive! We'll look at specific MS symptoms that may be a result of - or worsened by - dehydration, and talk about how to safely increase our water intake, which is not as simple, nor as safe, as it sounds! I'll share a little about my personal experience with increasing my water intake, too! Take a listen to learn more about water, and explore what's possible for you!! patreon.com/MSFlock

In this episode, we're joined by Dr. Susan Payrovi. Together, we'll explore the healing power of dance - and specifically, utilizing dance as a healing tool for depression. We'll review a recent article sharing a comprehensive study about depression, and take a deep dive into the results to learn about the effectiveness of dance and a handful of other exercise types. We'll also compare those with the results of using SSRI's, the standard pharmaceutical family of medications prescribed to treat depression. Tune in to learn the history behind Dr. Payrovi's virtual dance studio creation - The Myelin Room - and receive a personal invitation from Dr. Payrovi to attend her next virtual Myelin Room experience next month. DrSusanPayrovi.com for more information and to sign up! Take a listen and explore what's possible for you!! patreon.com/MSFlock

In this episode, we'll explore how receiving a diagnosis of MS can be a life changing event and invoke in us a state of crisis. We can become overwhelmed with anxiety, stagnant in our personal growth, withdraw into deep depression, or experience apathy, where accessing joy and moving forward with living a life we love feels unattainable. We can also experience a deterioration in our ability to maintain a growth mindset to remain oriented towards what's possible in terms of healing. We might give up and give in, and enter a spiral into lower frequency emotions and a cascade of ability losses. In this episode, we'll learn about a powerful tool from two UNC psychology experts called the Post-Traumatic Growth Inventory that we can use to better evaluate and celebrate the ways we've transformed post diagnosis, as well as illuminate potential pathways we might explore to achieve further growth, enlightenment, and healing. Take a listen and explore what's possible for you!! patreon.com/MSFlock

In this episode, we'll explore how MS is truly for the Birds! We'll examine different meanings of this phrase to explore ways we might choose to live well with Multiple Sclerosis and better navigate the challenges we face. We'll learn a bit about how geese in particular utilize teamwork, shared leadership, empathy, presence, movement, and encouragement - and once and for all, understand why there's the sound of geese honking in every episode! We'll also spend some time expressing our gratitude for a special friend and flock member as we remember and celebrate all the ways they enriched our lives. patreon.com/MSFlock

In this episode, we explore the opportunity a New Year provides to reflect on our lives and decide what we would most like to accomplish next. When we live with a chronic and progressive health condition like Multiple Sclerosis, it's easy to get stuck in a place of overwhelm or analysis paralysis. Sometimes we perceive that there's SO much to do that we end up doing nothing. And sadly nothing changes if nothing changes. In this episode, we'll talk about how our bodies are wired for healing when given the right conditions. I'll share a specific MS symptom goal I had two years ago, and walk you through the steps I took and the resources I used to get myself to a dramatically different place that improved my quality of life significantly. Do you have a particularly frustrating aspect of living with MS that is holding you back that you'd like to change? Take a listen, then reach out and let's swap story and collaborate in our search for possibilities. We can do this! TEAM = Together Everyone Achieves More. patreon.com/MSFlock

In this episode, we explore the emerging research for using Red Light Therapy (RLT) as a complementary therapy to help manage a variety of common MS symptoms, including fatigue, acute pain, muscle spasticity, gut dysbiosis, sleep disturbances, troublesome skin conditions, neuropathy, stress management, mood disorders, and much much more! We'll learn how RLT works, the potential risks involved, what to consider when searching for the right device for our unique needs, and what we can expect from utilizing Red Light Therapy (RLT) as an MS symptom alleviation tool. patreon.com/MSFlock

In this episode, we are joined by culinary allergen expert Carmen Lucia. We'll learn about Carmen's lived experience with Multiple Sclerosis, as well as her impressive culinary career and recently published book Allergy - Menus, Recipes, & Techniques, available online through Amazon and Barnes & Nobles. We'll also learn a bit about general food allergies and sensitivities, how these manifest as symptoms in our bodies, and why this is especially important for people living with MS. We'll also explore the best ways to identify our own unique food allergies and sensitivities….so we can heal. patreon.com/MSFlock

EPISODE 88 - Use the Difficulty In this short yet empowering episode, we look in depth at the concept of “Using the Difficulty.” We'll learn how to face hardships in new ways: how to accept or convert the hardships that we experience into beautiful gifts, why it's a powerful approach to abstain from judging an experience as good or bad, and how to prevent ourselves from placing perceived internal limits on our potential. We'll also learn a bit about the Paralympic Games, happening now - and what we all can glean from these tremendous athletes who have certainly learned to Use the Difficulty. Take a listen - it might just change your life! patreon.com/MSFlock

Everything is energy. We are energy. And did you know that clues to our current levels of physical and emotional health and wellness are embedded in the energetic frequencies present in our voice? Join me today, where we'll chat with Samaya (Traci) Hill to learn all about the AO Inner Voice scan technology and how we can utilize this amazing tool to gain insights into current areas of imbalance in our lives. We can use this data to identify and explore aligned pathways to healing - all based on the unique frequencies present in our voice! We'll also learn more about the amazing human Samaya (Traci) Hill is, and how she has used the AO Inner Voice scan (as well as many other healing modalities!) to heal from her symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis over the years. Listen in, and learn how YOU can learn more about your unique opportunities for healing with a free AO Inner Voice scan. To contact Samaya (Traci) Hill: www.consciousevolution.coach or shop.solexnation.com/traciTo participate in the MS Study, contact Kelly Scott of the Chronic Conditions Research Fund Kelly@CCRFund.org patreon.com/MSFlock

Do you live with Multiple Sclerosis and want to heal but don't know how - or are looking for some inspiration or motivation to get you started? Join me today for a conversation with Mindset Coach Matt Rowe about how he lives well with MS. He'll share his own story of personal growth, the power of mindset, and we'll also learn about his upcoming 3rd Annual Symptom Free MS Summit! This FREE virtual event June 17th-29th features over 25 experts well-versed in healing a variety of MS symptoms. We'll learn how to reduce inflammation, regain mobility, improve our quality of life through mindset, and much much more! All who attend will have access to additional free gifts such as resource guides, books, recipes, and coaching sessions. To register for this FREE event: https://www.symptomfreems.com/2024-symptom-free-ms-summit IdentityOfHealth.compatreon.com/MSFlock

Did you know that experiencing Awe can positively impact both our physical and mental health? Join me today to explore the healing power of Awe. I'll share information from a recent read: AWE - The New Science of Everyday Wonder and How It Can Transform Your Life by Dacher Keltner, and also share a bit about an Awe-inspiring experience I had this past weekend. We'll talk about what feeling Awe is like, and the power of revisiting and sharing our past experiences of Awe. We'll learn about the impact Awe has on both our physical and mental health, the eight different pathways we can explore to experience Awe, and several powerful ways we can intentionally create more daily and collective Awe in our lives. Take a listen! patreon.com/MSFlock

Do you have symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis that you'd like to alleviate but you don't know how? In this episode, we'll look at research-based solutions to address pain, fatigue, the stress-disease connection, and powerful lifestyle medicine - as well as learn about some recent & upcoming transformative learning opportunities available to all of us on a variety of helpful topics. We'll also explore some of my additional recent learnings about a variety of health-related topics of interest that can help us maximize our health and happiness so that we're living a life we truly love. Living well with MS is possible! patreon.com/MSFlock

Living with Multiple Sclerosis or any Autoimmune condition is certainly not without challenges, yet there's so much we can (!) do to improve our current levels of health and future happiness. Join me today, where we'll dive into a coaching conversation with Amy Behimer, a member of our shared MS Community as well as a National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach! Amy will share some of her highly effective strategies that help her and her clients live well with MS and other Autoimmune conditions. We'll hear about her personal MS journey, the importance of mindset and habits in healing, how she supports her clients and helps accelerate their healing journeys, her podcast, The Habit Hub for Autoimmune Health, as well as an exciting free workshop offering happening next week: The 3 Habits We Need to Feel Healthy Again! To sign up or check out her helpful free resources, visit her website link. Amy Behimer: https://linkpages.pro/b5ojnOpatreon.com/MSFlock

Developing friendships is an important part of life, and sometimes we're lucky to meet someone who lights up our world in a new and beautiful way. One such friend for me is Creative Entrepreneur and Mindset Maestro - Mr. Aaron Carey. Join us today where we'll talk all things Multiple Sclerosis - his lived experience as someone who has lived with MS longer than not, and the many creative outlets and avenues of self discovery he's explored along the journey. We'll dig deep into the concept of mindset to talk about: ways we can make friends with our minds through mental fitness, how the choices we make each day determine our reality, the destructive nature of the human ego, the unexpected gifts of challenge, building resiliency through deliberate repetition, spirituality & enlightenment pathways, the concept of “woundology,” and the power and purpose of artistic expression as a healing tool. patreon.com/MSFlock You can find all of Aaron's art at www.AaronCarey.com @Phattybe on IG Etsy: PhattyBGallery

Being a human can be hard. None of us are able to avoid the inevitability of hardship. Add the realities of living with Multiple Sclerosis to that, and we can easily find ourselves deep in a pit of despair that is difficult to climb out of. But did you know that there are actually benefits to going through difficult times? In this episode we'll explore the unexpected gifts of adversity, and look at data and helpful resources we can use to help ourselves shorten our time in - and lessen our depth of - despair, and harness the hidden powers of our hardship to create an even brighter future. patreon.com/MSFlock

Join me in welcoming back Robert (Robbie) Gillett - aka Beneath the Tracksuit - as we discuss his most recent book A Diagnosis Journey, and all things MS. In this episode, we talk about the major themes in the book - exploring unusual symptoms in his early life, how he bravely forged himself anew after MS broke him apart, and other concepts that have helped him along the way, such as the journey from reluctance to acceptance, learning to embrace life and letting go of the desire to control, becoming more comfortable with change, being open to utilizing helpful tools, getting the support we need (and unfortunately the support we don't need!), and the incredible power of gratitude and giving thanks. We'll also talk about what's new in Robbie's life in terms of his current MS advocacy projects and get an exciting sneak peak into what he's working on now. Take a listen and be sure to follow Robbie on Social Media. https://linktr.ee/beneaththetracksuit patreon.com/MSFlock

Did you know that our ability to speak up with authenticity and vulnerability is heavily linked to our health and wellness? In this episode, I'm joined by communications expert, Jennifer Abrams. Together, we'll discuss a variety of communication-related skills that can help us further develop our authentic voice so that we can engage in courageous and empowered health-supporting conversations. We'll also explore research regarding the impact of healthy and unhealthy conflict and have the opportunity to engage in a relationship audit to explore our communication opportunities in different relationships. Listen in, and learn to speak your way to better health! JenniferAbrams.com patreon.com/MSflock MyMSflock@gmail.comIG: @MyMSFlock FB: MS.UNDERSTOOD

Do you want to make lifestyle changes to better support your MS health, but aren't sure how? Do you want to make changes but don't know which ones are the most important and will yield best results? Listen in and we'll talk about habit change - why negative behavior loops are harder to break, and helpful tools to make this important shift! We'll also discuss the recommended daily habits that support overall health in general by looking at what those in the world's Blue Zones do each day — as well as the daily habits most recommended to support our health specifically as folks living with MS. Listen in and find YOUR unique opportunities for growth - and the tools to make it happen! patreon.com/MSflock MyMSflock@gmail.comIG: @MyMSFlock

What is “wellness”? Did you know that there are 8 Dimensions of Wellness that overlap and are deeply connected to the overall level of health that we are able to achieve in our lives? When even one of these dimensions is neglected, it adversely impacts our health, wellbeing, and overall quality of life. Do you want to heal but don't know where to start? OR have too many health goals so you so far have accomplished very little? Doing a personal inventory of our current health and wellness in each of the 8 Dimensions of Wellness can help illuminate our biggest personal opportunities for healing. In this episode, we take a deep dive into the 8 Dimensions of Wellness framework to see how it can help us first assess our current levels of health AND then give us clear direction in terms of how we'd like to move forward to achieve better health outcomes and holistic harmony in our lives! patreon.com/MSflock MyMSflock@gmail.comIG: @MyMSFlock

Join me as I discuss all things Multiple Sclerosis with Dr. Terry Wahls, leader in MS research & MS care. Dr. Wahls shares openly about her life and the many challenges she has faced living with MS, as well as how she harnessed her personal skillset and unparalleled tenacity to regain her health, paving a path to significantly better health outcomes for herself and our shared MS community. While Dr. Wahls is most well known for her MS nutrition research & expertise, which we DO discuss - I also took this opportunity to ask her about a wide range of MS topics: brain atrophy, telomeres & biological age, trauma & chronic toxic stress, alternative care options as pathways to wellness, CBD/THC, LDN, melatonin, spasticity, meditation, the importance of community, personal purpose, and more! You'll also learn about Dr. Wahl's current research study (Efficacy of Diet on Quality of Life) that YOU can participate in, as well the MasterHealth App, and upcoming Multiple Sclerosis FREE Neuroimmune Summit, beginning July 5th. https:// drtalks.com/multiple-sclerosis-summit/ Access Efficacy of Diet on Quality of Life eligibility survey: TerryWahls.com FB (Terry WahlsMD) Twitter & IG @TerryWahlspatreon.com/MSflock MyMSflock@gmail.com IG: @MyMSFlock

Do you feel out of control in life? Do you ever wonder what's keeping you from achieving your goals? Do you struggle to say NO, or to find the time to do the things that are important to you? Do you want to eat better but just can't seem to do so? Do you want to exercise or clean but can't seem to get off the couch? You're not alone! Many of us living with Multiple Sclerosis experience overwhelm, debilitating fatigue and mood disorders, and also struggle with apathy and the ability to implement behavior change to get ourselves to a place of better health. Today, we'll learn about the importance of developing strong self-regulation, how to develop strong self-regulation skills, and the role self-regulation plays in our ability to live well with MS.patreon.com/MSflock MyMSflock@gmail.com IG: @MyMSFlock

Many of us living with MS experience overwhelm and dissatisfaction with certain areas of our lives. This drastically limits our ability to maximize our happiness and our ability to traverse hardships in positive ways when we face the challenges that life brings our way. In this episode, we'll explore 9 different pathways to deeply examine in our lives to discover our unique personal path to simplification. By leaning into what resonates with us most, and letting go of the rest, we can find our way to a much brighter place. Listen in and begin your journey towards a simpler and happier life.patreon.com/MSflock MyMSflock@gmail.com@MyMSFlock

In honor of Earth Day this week, I'm joined by Dr. Susan Payrovi to discuss the connection between our health - both physical & mental - and clutter! We'll share about our recent February Clear experience, important ways our health and the health of our planet are deeply connected, how to claim and reclaim items we already have, yet aren't really using, how to clear the excess items that we really don't need, and how to cut down on all extraneous consumerism through our upcoming May Decluttering & Buy Nothing challenge. You'll also learn some fascinating statistics around clutter, and why we, as a society, struggle with it so much! Listen in - and join us starting Monday, April 24th at 9amPT/noonET on Instagram (and hopefully FaceBook too!) as we kick off our May challenge alongside others in our shared MS community. Together, we will declutter our way to better health! patreon.com/MSflock MyMSflock@gmail.comConnect with us on InstaGram: @TrueMedicineMS @simplelife.healthcoach @lalik_health_wellness podcast @myMSflock Connect with us on Facebook: True Medicine MS, Lalik Health Coach, Simple Life - Health Coach, MS.Understood Podcast

In this episode, I'm joined by two phenomenal members of our shared MS Community: artist extraordinaire Atom St George and prolific poet Robbie Gillett, to celebrate their recent collaborative masterpieces. Both Robbie and Atom are talented artists on their own, yet today we'll learn about the magic they are weaving by joining forces to share their collective MS stories through their art. Learn about their artistic processes and how their art helps each of them transmute their MS related pain and angst into manifesting something positive, that helps them, and others in our community - and beyond! - live full and fruitful lives. patreon.com/MSflock MyMSflock@gmail.comConnect with Robbie & Atom on FB: facebook.com/Beneaththetracksuitfacebook.com/artofatom IG: instagram.com/beneath_the_tracksuitinstagram.com/atomstgeorge Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5Qj1BtdG8OescM6972mgso?si=uA-ONT2FRVi97fViM9WhZA YouTube: https://youtube.com/@atomstgeorge https://youtube.com/@beneath_the_tracksuitRecently featured in LA Weekly: https://www.laweekly.com/meet-transformative-painter-atom-st-george/

As I traverse further into my lived experience with MS, some surprising aspects of healing have emerged that have been truly unexpected. In this episode, we'll explore what a variety of experts in the field believe is the Metaphysical manifestation of Multiple Sclerosis. As we address each expert's take behind why we develop MS, we'll simultaneously investigate two case studies to look for overlap with our personal stories in the hopes that this deeply reflective practice may illuminate future healing avenues for ourselves. Grab a notebook - and listen in for some deep self-reflection. patreon.com/MSflock MyMSflock@gmail.com

In this episode, I'm joined by DR Susan Payrovi of www.TRUEmedicineMS.com to talk about the common mental health challenges in the MS community of overwhelm, anxiety, and depression - and their connection to having an excess of clutter in our homes. You'll be introduced to the concept of a monthly clear, which is something I do every February - and this year, you are invited to participate alongside others in the MS community this month! Take a listen - and join in the fun!patreon.com/MSflock MyMSflock@gmail.com

In this episode, we'll learn just how much our thoughts impact our lives and the importance of developing strong mental fitness and a growth mindset as a tool to live well with MS. We'll look specifically at the powerful Positive Intelligence (PQ) 8-week App-based mental fitness program created by Mindset Master, Shirzad Chamine. You'll hear from two guests - Aaron & Stephanie - who recently completed the program AND be invited to an upcoming informational session and opportunity to participate in the PQ Mental Fitness program with others in our shared MS Community. Listen in to discover more about this powerful healing tool! patreon.com/MSflock MyMSflock@gmail.com

Winter is more than a static season we experience each year. In this episode, we'll explore the concept of what it means to be in a personal state of Wintering. We'll learn about SAD - Seasonal Affective Disorder, why it's so prominent in the MS community, and what we can do about it to support ourselves through it and even prevent it. We'll also dive into the learnings from the brilliant Katherine May, author of Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times. Listen in to discover more about these powerful healing tools! patreon.com/MSflock

In this episode, we'll explore the ancient Ayurvedic practices of oil pulling and the Pechoti application method to learn how these approaches can assist in our detoxification, healing and ongoing wellness as people living with MS. We'll discuss how our oral health impacts our gut permeability, as well as Vagus nerve health functionality. We'll address the compelling reasons why these methods work, how to do them, as well as share the positive impacts they have on our bodies. Listen in to discover more about these powerful healing tools! patreon.com/MSflock

In this episode, we'll examine several helpful resources addressing brain health. We'll learn how to identify our unique brain type and what that means in terms of our current — and future (!) ability to be healthy and happy. We'll discuss a resource that helps us break the fear-pain thought cycle to help reduce our physical pain, and another that helps us identify our unique opportunities to further build our mental fitness and choose happiness more often. Much like the unknown future, we cannot control the wind or waves - yet these important brain-health resources can help us learn to sail so that we can navigate whatever challenges we may face with grace, optimism, and perseverance. patreon.com/MSflock

In this episode, we'll look into the psychology of September and learn why it's the most powerful month to set personal goals. We'll also talk about how this time of year can be an extra vulnerable time for those of us living with MS, and how to minimize those risks. Listen in, and get some helpful tips to help YOU harness the power of September, so you can be in a dramatically different place by year's end. patreon.com/MSflock

In this episode, we're joined by David Lyons, an elite fitness expert and bodybuilder as well as the founder of OptimalBody Fitness, and the MS Fitness Challenge program and podcast. After David's MS diagnosis, he used bodybuilding and weightlifting as his primary tools to first recover - and now maintain his health & wellness. David is an exemplar of someone living well with MS - he has received many awards and accolades for his strong commitment to health - AND for all he does for others who are on similar quests to heal through fitness. Listen in to learn more about David and the many different programs he offers to see which might be a good fit for you! MSFitnessChallenge.org patreon.com/MSflock

In this episode, we'll learn about LDN (Low-Dose Naltrexone), as a potential healing tool for MS. We'll learn how LDN impacts the body and about the many emerging studies showing how LDN can accelerate healing for MS and a growing number of ailments. I'll share several LDN FaceBook groups as well as the most reliable source of information regarding LDN usage: LDNresearchTrust.org -- where you can access helpful information like case studies, how to find a prescribing physician, and downloadable informative guides for us and our doctors. I'll also share my personal experience with LDN over the past 10 months. Find out if LDN might be something you'd like to try! And finally, in this episode, you can access BIG listener & Flock discount codes for TRUEmedicineMS.com and their upcoming virtual MS health course offering! www.patreon.com/MSflock

In this episode, I'm joined by poet Robert Gillett, author of Thoughts of a Warrior - Beneath the Tracksuit. Robbie shares his personal pathway to poetry, which he uses as a tool to express the fear, pain, and frustration that he experiences as someone living with MS. We'll talk about the unique MS challenges we face that are powerful themes in his book, and how his poetry and Facebook community has helped to connect him with others living with MS around the world. As a special treat, Robbie will also share a few of his poems with us from his first book. Listen in!

In this episode, I'm joined by the creator of the Gupta Program, Ashok Gupta. We'll hear about Ashok's personal journey with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS), and learn how he explored pathways to heal through neuroplasticity and limbic reprocessing. Once he healed himself, he created the GuptaProgram.com so that others with similar neuro-immune conditions could also experience similar success! Ashok will share the 3 R's of the Gupta Program, an update on current relevant studies, and talk about the significant healing participants thus far have obtained. The Gupta Program offers 28-days of FREE access, so check it out!

Join Dr Susan Payrovi and I as we discuss the healing power of intention, education, and community. We'll address mindset, belief, self-compassion, the healing process, alternative therapies for MS beyond our neurologic care, AND the importance of community. While we've talked about a lot of these elements of healing before, this time we'll each share how we utilized these tenants of self-care to support and accelerate our own healing, as well as the struggles we faced along the way. Listen in!

In this episode, I'll share my recent MS-related learnings from this year's Institute of Functional Medicine (IFM) Annual Conference. I'll share in detail the latest developments in neuroscience focused on the gut-immune connection, and what this means for us as people living with MS. We'll also explore cutting-edge sleep study news, why sleep is even MORE important for us than we previously thought, and how we can achieve deeper sleep to promote healing. In addition, I'll share an overview of the other sessions I attended, some of which will be featured in greater detail in future episodes. Take a listen to hear what's new in MS health news and see if there are new pathways to healing for you to explore!

Meet Rhonda! In this episode, we'll meet Rhonda, in an effort to highlight someone striving to live well with MS. Rhonda has lived with MS for a very long time and has experienced many MS symptoms over her lifetime thus far. Last year she discovered several resources that have enabled her to accelerate her healing and regain many of the abilities that she had previously lost! Listen in as she shares the resources that have helped her change her life - they might just help you change yours!

In this episode, we'll chat with Dr. Susan Payrovi about an upcoming learning opportunity for members of the MS community: The 12-Day Detox Challenge. Dr. Susan will share with us the components of a truly health-changing detox program, and why it's so important for those of us living with MS to understand how toxin exposures impact our MS. In addition to learning about the Detox Challenge course, Dr. Susan will also share important information about an upcoming FREE webinar. Listen in! www.TRUEmedicineMS.com for more info & to sign up!

In this episode, we will talk about the key to a life well-lived. We will discuss the importance of celebrations, and the many surprising yet simple lessons we can learn about life - and how to live it! - from the punctuation keys on our keyboards. Then, we'll take a deeper look at the dash in particular - and I'll share a bit of Linda Ellis & Mac Anderson's beautiful book: The Dash - Making A Difference with Your Life. Take a listen - it may just change your life like it did mine!

In this episode we'll discuss the controversial evidence linking Lyme with MS (and other related neurologic and autoimmune conditions). We'll learn about Borrelia, which is the pathogen carried by deer ticks that causes Lyme disease and look at the similarities between the Lyme and MS patient experience. We'll also examine the diagnosis & treatment process, evidence of the EBV connection, as well as the research currently occurring around the world to find solutions and better understand the complexity of Lyme and similar vector-borne illnesses that we may encounter in the future.

In this episode, we explore Deep Listening as a helpful practice in finding our way to a state of calm and overall wellness. We'll talk about the importance of embracing vulnerability in the healing process as well as other tried and true ways to find calm through thought hygiene and other useful strategies.

In this episode, we'll look at the latest research regarding the conditions required for humans to develop autoimmunity over time: genetic predisposition, gut membrane permeability, and environmental triggers. We'll talk about the most common MS symptoms that occur during the prodromal phase before MS manifests and the exciting research currently being done in this area. We'll also spend time along the way reflecting upon our own personal pathway to MS to look for clues to illuminate our personal pathway to healing. Take a listen!

In this episode, we'll learn about the annual holiday known as Random Acts of Kindness Day and explore the research regarding the many health benefits that we can achieve from engaging in random (or deliberate!) acts of kindness. In this episode, I will also share a comprehensive list of ideas to help us ALL find ways that resonate with us to help us put more kindness out into the world for everyone's benefit. Please join me in my commitment to seek more ways to engage in acts of kindness to make our world a better place for us all.

In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Susan Payrovi as she prepares to officially launch her TRUE medicine MS virtual MS health education program & support community next month. In this episode she will share her insights regarding what healing means for someone living with MS, as well as the main programmatic features and user experience of the TRUE medicine MS program as participants Gather to Learn and Heal. Want to learn more, sign up to participate in the upcoming cohort, or obtain free helpful healing tools from Dr. Susan? Or visit their store to purchase DR vetted personal health products at a discount while also helping to support programmatic scholarships? Visit www.TRUEmedicineMS.com for more information.

In this episode, we'll talk about the research that supports creating neuroplastic changes in our brains through journaling. Through journaling, we can make biological, psychological, and behavioral mindset shifts. I'll also share an upcoming opportunity for you to join me this year to explore a variety of journaling prompts I've compiled to see how they can create neuroplastic shifts in your life to positively impact your mental and physical health. You can find the 4 shared prompts in this episode on our Patreon page for your convenience: www.patreon.com/MSFlock

In this episode, we'll focus on harnessing hope and optimism as a wellness tool. We will look at the ways an optimistic view can support better physical and mental health, investigate our own personal position on the spectrum of optimism & pessimism, and learn 3 tried and true ways to build more optimism into our lives. We'll also learn about the darker side of optimism, including unrealized hope, hopium, and toxic positivity.

In this episode, we'll prepare for 2022 by learning about the history of New Year's Resolutions. We'll also learn why typical New Year's Resolutions are so difficult for most of us to achieve - and explore a different approach that yields much better results! Give yourself a gift by listening in: we'll reflect on 2021 and leave ready to develop your personal intention for 2022.

In this episode, we'll talk about the latest research in music therapy. We'll learn how music can positively impact our brain, heart, and other critical aspects of body functionality. You'll learn about a variety of helpful FREE music therapy resources. We'll also look at a new program called MS in Harmony, and explore their website together to learn about the many virtual tutorials they offer to heal our body, mind, and soul through music.