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This podcast is for anyone with Multiple Sclerosis. My intention is to show you that this condition does not have to “become you”, we are not defined by MS & we all have so much more to offer the world. I have had MS for 17 years, and feel inspired to spread a message of hope, to show you through my own story and that of others,that we CAN still LIVE a vibrant life. My message is always, MS may be a life changing condition,but it does not have to be a life ending one! Listen along and hopefully be inspired & encouraged to beat MS on your own terms.

Alison Kerr


    • Apr 21, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    Latest episodes from We Are Not MS!

    Get Real With Yourself - The MS Life Audit.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2025 28:23


    Welcome back and it's time to get real and work out where you are, how you feel and more importantly what you can do to elevate all areas of your life.Ask yourself the questions, dig in, go deep and come out the other side with more clarity about what your next steps couldbe.I hope you enjoy xx

    Friday Feels - Get Back To Being You.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 15:09


    Thank you for joining me and listening in, today's episode is a bonus that i'm going to do every week called "Friday Feels", bringing us into the weekend full of energy and life.I'm encouraging you to cut through all the noise out there in regards to MS, to wellness and to health, and start trying to reconnect to yourself, to your own needs and how you want to feel.I hope you enjoy xx

    The Fantastic Francesca

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 39:06


    Welcome back to another episode of We Are Not MS!This week i have a guest who you will find very inspiring. Francesca's journey with her health, has been a long one, but her attitude and tenacity are really something else.Listen in especially if you are interested in hearing more about HSCT and what that process actually entails.I really hope you enjoy this weeks episode xx

    I'm Back ( again!!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2025 13:53


    Welcome back to a new episode and thank you for listening in. This one is short and sweet, a bit of a pep talk around mindset and my plans for the coming episodes.Please leave a comment and let me know what you think. i really hope you enjoy!

    Are You Half Assing MS?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2024 35:51


    Hi and welcome back, thanks so much for listening in. In this episode I'm talking about how you can change the approach you have to MS, to reset and reframe your perspective & start finding ways to take back control and feel empowered. I hope you enjoy and please do reach out if you need any help. Alison xx

    MS Diets- Fad or Fact?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2024 35:42


    Welcome back to another episode & thanks so much for listening in. This week I'm talking about MS diets and whether we should be following them to the letter. This subject is so interesting and what i do is give you some "food for thought" so you can think about it and implement what you find useful. I hope you enjoy xx

    Reducing MS Stress - The Christmas Edition.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2024 31:21


    Hi everyone & thanks so much for listening in to another episode of We Are Not MS! In this episode I'm talking all about reducing the stress we put ourselves under at Christmas time, MS does not know it's the holidays so anything we can do to keep it quiet is welcomed. I take you through 6 things you can think about and implement, that will help you keep your cup filled up & ready to enjoy whatever you are doing. I hope you enjoy, Alison xx

    F**k You MS!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2024 31:51


    Welcome back, and thanks for listening in!. In this episode i'm talking about how to become an MS badass, how to embody the energy of " f**k you MS" & feel like you can start to thrive. Six steps to badassery....i hope you enjoy! Alison xx

    Finding Your Purpose With MS.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2024 28:36


    Hi & thank you for joining again this week. In this episode i look into finding your purpose, even though you have MS, to move away from feeling stuck towards feeling empowered. I take you through a 4 step process that i use to keep me on track, and keep me wanting to keep pushing to achieve my goals I hope you enjoy and please do let me know what you think. Alison x

    From Crappy To Happy!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2024 27:40


    Welcome back & thanks for joining me again. In this episode i take you through my 6 steps to move from feeling crappy to happy. I know from experience what it feels like to not see the joy in life, i also know from experience that it's possible to feel happy again. I hope you enjoy & please let me know what you think. Alison xx

    What Actually Is MS Freedom?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2024 28:49


    In this episode i talk about MS Freedom and what it means. For me it's not only about MS. it's about freeing your mind from all the other chaos that life brings, so you can reduce stress & anxiety. By doing so there is a knock on effect that allows you to feel calmer and face your challenges with a clearer mind, and in turn elevate your health, happiness & healing! I hope you enjoy xx

    Where Have I Been?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2024 26:39


    Welcome back, and thanks so much for listening in to Season 2 of "We Are Not MS!". In this episode, i talk about what i've been doing these last few months and what i'm planning with the podcast. My intention remains the same, to provide hope to other MS'ers that a happy, fulfilled life is still possible, despite this condition. Elevating healing, health & happiness is the goal and it all starts on the inside! Let me know what you think by leaving a review, i'd really appreciate that. Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/beating_ms_/profilecard/?igsh=MTd2ZzJjNmFrMDY4cg==

    Main Character Energy!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2024 26:14


    In this episode I talk about the importance of becoming the main character in your life and why it's important. MS does not have to rule us and I'm always on a mission to show that it's possible to still live a great life with this condition. I hope you enjoy the episode, Alison x

    Let's Get Real!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2024 26:17


    Thanks so much for listening to this episode, where I'm getting real about how we need to change the way we view MS. I firmly believe that trying to live in a more positive headspace & looking for possibilities, can help you better manage MS and make you healthier and happier, inside and out. I hope you enjoy and don't forget to join my Facebook group MS Freedom! for some support & community. Alison x

    The Advice I Wish I'd Been Given!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2024 29:19


    First of all I apologise for the coughing in this episode, I'm coming off the back of a cold/flu but was determined to get this episode out! In the episode I talk about what I wish I'd been taught when diagnosed….we should be taking a “whole person” approach to this condition,if we did that I firmly believe we'd all be much better placed to manage MS with purpose, positivity & power! I hope you enjoy x

    “Life Is Going To Life”

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2024 24:54


    In this episode I look at the fact that regardless of what we are going through the wheels of life keep turning! Are we going to sink or swim…MS makes it easy to feel like we are sinking, but I believe, with a bit of work we can choose to swim and find a way to embrace life again. I really hope you enjoy the episode xx

    Minisode- Monday Motivation!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2024 8:25


    In this episode I talk about the difference between an “ MS Led Life” & a “Health Led Life”. Since I've moved to focusing on health rather than focusing on MS, everything has changed. I hope you have the best week…don't forget to join my Facebook Group “MS Freedom!”,id love to have you join xx

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    MS Doesn't Have To Be In Charge!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2024 30:58


    In this episode I talk about how investing in you is the greatest thing you can do for yourself. Time, effort & sometimes money can make a massive difference to how you feel about yourself, about MS and about your future. I hope you get some value from it. I've just created a Facebook Group called “ MS Freedom”, come and join this connective, supportive fun community where we can all navigate this journey together x

    Minisode- Winning Wednesdays!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2024 8:18


    In this episode I'm talking about the power of your thoughts. What you think matters, it truly does…it leads to the actions you take and in turn the results you get. Let me know what you think & I hope you enjoy xx

    Minisode- Monday Motivation!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2024 6:36


    A short snappy episode to get the week off to a great start. Small steps lead to profound change….one non-negotiable every day can improve you health from the inside out xx

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    MS Nutrition Is Not A One Size Fits All!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2024 32:41


    In this episode I talk about food and the impact it can have on our mental health and MS. There is not a one size fits all, we aren't all built the same but there are foods that you can take out or cut back on that will have a huge impact on your health. This is my experience, try things out, see what works & feel your health improve. As always I love all feedback so let me know what you think. I hope you enjoy the episode x

    Climb That MS Mountain!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2024 29:23


    In this episode I talk about how to climb the mountain that is MS. At times it seems too big and daunting hut there are things you can do to keep moving forwards. I really hope you enjoy the episode & any feedback is always welcome! Thank you so much for listening x

    How To Elevate Your Energy With MS.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2024 33:32


    In this episode I set out 5 energy elevation hacks that get my day off to a brilliant start. With MS, energy is a precious commodity that needs protecting and raised wherever possible, and these things have helped me immeasurably. I really hope they help & you enjoy the episode x

    Meet Charlotte- Newly Diagnosed & Fighting Back!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2024 57:04


    In this episode i chat with Charlotte, who got her MS diagnosis in September 2022. We talk through so much, from when to tell her children she has MS, her symptoms and diagnosis story, how she feels childhood trauma may have contributed in some way to her condition to her saying ending up in wheelchair "is not a possibility!" I thoroughly enjoyed talking to Charlotte, and hope you enjoy the episode. You can follow Charlotte on instagram @msmurray._ xx

    Creating The Life You Want With MS.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2024 31:23


    In this episode I use a jigsaw as an analogy for creating the life you want with MS. Finding your corners to build a solid framework from which to build is so important. I talk about mindset,nutrition and movement & how getting ahead of the game in those areas, allow you to thrive and “feel good” despite MS. I hope you enjoy x

    Meet Natalia AKA G'day MS!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2024 60:44


    In this episode i chat with Natalia Ancora, and what a story she has. Prepare to be inspired to grab life by the scruff of the neck and live in the moment. Natalia was born in Poland, has lived in many countries & now calls Australia home. We cover her early life, diagnosis and the lightbulb moment that led to Natalia choosing to fly to Bali and reconnect with herself. I really hope you enjoy the episode as much as i did. You can follow Natalia on Instagram @gday_ms xx

    Meet Liam-A Man's Take On MS!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2024 57:10


    In this episode i have a brilliant chat with Liam all about his life with MS. We cover a lot....from diagnosis, to treatment, to ADHD &ADD, to fertility issues, to life with MS as a father to two young children. We could have talked for hours, I thoroughly enjoyed talking to Liam, he's honest, passionate, insightful and driven. There are so many takeaways in this episode so sit back and enjoy. You can follow Liam @_livingwithms on Instagram & join his facebook group The MS Mindset Community Group.

    Creating MS Freedom In 2024!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2024 27:52


    Happy new year! In this episode I talk about how you can take control, create the life you want and make MS a passenger not a driver this next 12 months. I hope you enjoy x If you are interested in joining me on 17th January for MS Freedom, have a look at all the info here…https://www.canva.com/design/DAF0t4lEZWQ/4C5B4-FYQ0nyg989bt8w3A/edit?utm_content=DAF0t4lEZWQ&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebutton

    Q&A Part 2- With My Daughter Zoe!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2023 41:38


    In this episode I answer the rest of your questions from Instagram. I've enlisted my daughter Zoe as the question master & we go off on a few tangents about alcohol and the highs and lows of 2023. I hope you had a great Christmas and more importantly have a brilliantly healthy 2024. Thank you so much for listening x https://l.instagram.com/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmsfreedom.my.canva.site%2F&e=AT1x5KLTPkVqsKLWXNcF3OFEJULtiFmiSkN-y5VQiLc572JQnFdOVykpTYnuI1S-yWiWBgeKeAw2JmTJJ0bJOUD9Vq_tAx86x6jWeeeyBDGE4NTh4WP0VeuH9HXX5PaRPUJSAkg

    Meet Emily- "The Multiple Sclerosis Millennial"

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2023 59:56


    In this episode i chat with Emily, who as it turns out lives in the very same town as me. Emily got her official MS diagnosis in August this year so is very early in her journey. We could have chatted for hours, Emily is open, honest and vulnerable....she has been through alot so far and her attitude is both amazing and inspiring. She talks about how she went from the depths of despair to deciding to fight back and not only live, but live WELL! I really hope you enjoy. Alison x

    Q&A Part 1- Answering All Your Questions!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2023 30:02


    In this episode I answer the questions that were sent to me. I cover topics like parenting, eating diary, what I have learnt this year and more. I love doing these types of episodes,so send any questions you have to me for the future! As always thank you for listening,I appreciate everyone who tunes in x

    BONUS-The Purpose of Having a Purpose!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2023 14:47


    In this episode I talk about purpose,it's a quick off the cuff chat,I was thinking about it & thought it might be useful to share my thoughts. The upshot is that our purpose should be so much more than controlling/managing our MS. We were made for more and I truly believe we all have a unique purpose,sometimes we just need to dig a bit to find it. I hope you enjoy and I'd love to know your thoughts! Follow me here-https://instagram.com/beating_ms_?igshid=MTk0NTkyODZkYg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

    Meet The Magnificent Maria!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2023 68:55


    In this episode i chat with Maria Indermuhle, hailing from the Highlands of Scotland & now living in Switzerland with her husband. Maria has had a rollercoaster of an MS journey, from deciding that she wanted to end her life, to having a lightbulb realisation that she had in fact everything to live for. I loved our chat, Maria is so open and honest about everything, and above all she delivers a message of hope that will inspire you beyond measure. I really hope you enjoy this episode as much as i did x

    MS Myths We Shouldn't Listen To!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2023 35:38


    In this episode I debunk 5 MS Myths that really grind my gears. These are things I hear time and again and the reality is they aren't true. I talk through each one, giving my take on them and why I feel we shouldn't place any of our energy in this area. I hope you enjoy the episode and get some value from it. Let me know what you think and thanks as always for listening xx Join me on the 17th January for "MS Freedom", the link below tells you everything you need to know. https://msfreedom.my.canva.site/

    Meet Hayley...From Fear to Feeling Fantastic!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2023 58:53


    In this episode, i chat with Hayley Smith....we could have talked for hours & i know you are going to gain so much value from our talk. Hayley has had MS from 5 years and by her own admission has really been on a journey of self discovery. From total fear after her diagnosis to now "feeling the best she's ever felt". Hayley was very honest and open about her experience and also about her passion for all things health and wellness. I really hope you enjoy the episode as as much as i did recording it, Hayley really was a pleasure to talk to. Alison x.

    Meet The Amazing Agota!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2023 47:01


    In this episode i chat with Agota Nawroth, an inspiring woman, who has taken "taking action" to another level!. Agota was so keen to help others that she has just had an amazing book published called, "Beating Multiple Sclerosis", which tells the stories of 37 people & their journeys with MS. We cover Agota's own story with MS, how she coped with her diagnosis in 2019 & how she is coping now. I thoroughly enjoyed our chat, Agota is full of wisdom and i don't think you can fail but to be inspired. A joy and privilege to talk too, I will put the link to purchase the book below. I really hope you enjoy xx. Beating Multiple Sclerosis: Empowering Stories of Self-Healing and Thriving https://amzn.eu/d/bgy1LrE

    Mind Over MS.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2023 39:56


    In this episode I talk about the importance of mastering your mindset around your diagnosis, and how doing this was a real turning point for me. I cover the 4 areas that I feel are paramount in getting you to the point where you feel in control,where you can feel that you can live a powerful,happy and fulfilled life. As always thank you for listening and I hope you enjoy x

    Meet Kelli!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2023 59:15


    In this episode i chat with Kelli Gastis, a fellow long haul MS'er who shares with us her story of becoming a dance teacher at the age of 12, to finding out she had MS at 24, to meeting a homeopath who ultimately changed her life. A fascinating story, Kelli speaks so honestly about her life with MS, and really sends out the message that "anything is possible". She has become a published author and her book "Fabulous in Flats", is a must read, i read it twice, its Kelli's story, mixed in with a whole host of strategies that you can try out along your journey with MS. I hope you enjoy, Alison x. Click here to purchase Kelli's book https://amzn.eu/d/h6z9GW1

    “MS The Teacher?”

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2023 33:16


    In this episode I talk about what MS has taught me. I cover 5 different areas where I feel my life has significantly improved because of MS. This may be hard to believe,especially if you are very early in your journey, but that is why this episode is perfect for you, it will hopefully let you see that all is not lost, the dreams you have can still be realised & that if you let it, MS can teach you things about yourself that you didn't think possible. I hope you enjoy x https://instagram.com/beating_ms_?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

    My MS Story.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2023 32:25


    In this episode I tell you my own MS journey. From diagnosis in 2006, to now, 2023 and having just run the London Marathon. I will always spread a message of hope, to share my experience and the stories of others, to let other MS'ers see that the life they desire is still very much possible. I really hope you enjoy the episode, and any feedback would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening x https://instagram.com/beating_ms_?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==

    Trailer…We Are Not MS!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2023 0:55


    This trailer is to introduce you to my upcoming podcast “We Are Not MS!”. It's giving you a brief overview of what to expect in the coming episodes & the intention behind the podcast.

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