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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


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    Flashback Friday- F**k You MS!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2026 31:51


    Hi everyone and thanks for listening in.Todays episode is a flashback to 2024, and one of my most listened to episodes.Real talk and real strategies to give a mental two fingers to MS.I hope you enjoy.If you'd like to explore working with me, fill out the form and I'll be in touch.Alison xhttps://cupfhhho5hj.typeform.com/to/xAFyCa8M

    Midweek Musings - The Whole Story.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2026 20:59


    Hi everyone, welcome back and thanks for listening in.Today I'm talking about looking at the WHOLE story, MS is there, but our overall health is also important, and paying attention to it can actually help our path with MS.I hope you enjoy & if you want more info on working with me fill out the form below and I'll be in touch.Alison xhttps://cupfhhho5hj.typeform.com/to/xAFyCa8M

    Free Workshop - Climbing Out Of The MS Hole.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2026 26:24


    Hi and welcome back,Todays episode is a workshop held a couple weeks ago and forgot to record.So I recorded again to share with you all.Reach out to me for any accountability or support on Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/the_mscoach/#I hope you enjoy,Alison x

    You Can Still Show Up & SHINE With MS!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2026 26:33


    Welcome back to the Friday episode of the podcast.Today I'm talking about how to still show up and shine even though you have MS.I include some things that you can try to help you show up as the healthiest happiest version of you.I hope you enjoy,Alison xhttps://www.instagram.com/the_mscoach/

    Midweek Musings.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2026 11:57


    Hi everyone,Welcome back to this midweek episode of the podcast.This one is all about time and how to use it to your advantage, and introducing the concept of, it's not one more day but one less!If you need any support with anything, please do reach out, l'll pop my Instagram below if you want to reach out directly.I hope you enjoy,Alison xhttps://www.instagram.com/the_mscoach

    Mindset Monday!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2026 9:24


    Hi, and welcome back.This is a quick episode designed to motivate you to get the week of to a cracking start.Use your mind to your advantage, it can either drive us or deafen us.I hope you enjoy,Alison xhttps://xn--kicking-mss-ass-ex9h.my.canva.site/https://buy.stripe.com/4gM4gyamTepm12Q1rP5EY0I

    Day 5 - You're Climbing Out Of The MS Hole...What's Next?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2026 16:48


    Welcome back to the final day of this mini podcast series.Thank you for joining me over the past 5 days, I've really loved doing these episodes.Today is about how you can keep yourself on track to better health and happiness.I'm going to put the link to my six week programme Kicking MS's Ass, I'd love to have you join me and really start using mindset, food and movement as tools to help you reduce fatigue, inflammation and up your energy and confidence.Alison xhttps://xn--kicking-mss-ass-ex9h.my.canva.site/https://buy.stripe.com/4gM4gyamTepm12Q1rP5EY0I

    Day 4 - How Food Can Help You To Keep Climbing Out Of The MS Hole!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2026 20:06


    Welcome back to day 4 of this mini podcast series, all about climbing out of the MS Hole.Today we focus on the role of food, and how what you eat truly matters in your quest fore more energy, less fatigue and better health.Food plays a big part in my programme Kicking MS's Ass, if you want more info on this please do click the link below, or if you are ready to sign up and join me when the next round starts on 2nd Feb, then I'll pop the link below as well.As always thank you for listening,Alison xhttps://xn--kicking-mss-ass-ex9h.my.canva.site/https://buy.stripe.com/4gM4gyamTepm12Q1rP5EY0I

    Day 3 -My Method For Energy Elevation and Protection.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2026 17:25


    Hi everyone,Welcome to Day 3 of the mini podcast series about how to climb out of the MS Hole.Todays episode is all about our most precious commodity, ENERGY, how we can elevate it and how we can protect it.If you are up for a change, and want less fatigue and inflammation and more energy and confidence, come and join my Kicking MS's Ass programme.The next round starts on 2nd Feb, all the details are below.Alison xxhttps://xn--kicking-mss-ass-ex9h.my.canva.site/

    Day 2 - It All Starts In The Mind.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2026 15:35


    Welcome back to Day 2 of my mini series about climbing out of The MS Hole.Our mind can be our enemy or are friend, and my goal is to help you make it the latter.It's what I do with clients , we start with the mind and then build out everything else.I hope you enjoy and I'll pop the link below to Kicking MS's Ass which starts on 2nd Feb, I'd love to have you join.https://xn--kicking-mss-ass-ex9h.my.canva.site/

    Day 1 -The MS Hole & How To Start Climbing Out.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2026 14:04


    Hi everyone,Today marks the start of a 5 day series about climbing out of the MS Hole.I'm driven to provide hope in a quite negative space and it's why I created my Kicking MS's Ass programme.It's a six week experience using my blend of mindset, nutrition and movement coaching, so you can reduce fatigue and inflammation, up energy and start feeling good again!We start again on the 2nd Feb, if you are feeling drawn to this, then the details are below.Alison xxhttps://xn--kicking-mss-ass-ex9h.my.canva.site/

    Stack The Odds In Your Favour With MS.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2026 20:50


    Hi and welcome back.In this episode I'm talking about how you can stack the odds in your favour with MS.MS Is unpredictable and the more we can do to help build strength in body and mind, the healthier and happier we will feel.I hope you enjoy xIf you are looking to change how you feel about MS in 2026, then check out my programme Kicking MS's Ass, the next round starts on 2nd Feb, would love to have you join.All the details are here -https://xn--kicking-mss-ass-ex9h.my.canva.site/

    How Food Can Help You Increase Energy & Reduce Fatigue.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2026 22:56


    Welcome back, this episode is all about the role of food in protecting energy and reducing fatigue.It truly is so so important, and I'm not talking restrictive diets here, but real life strategies that you can start using today to help you.If this episode resonates with you please let me know what you think and if you fancy starting to Kick MS's Ass on your terms, take a look below at my programme and come and join the fun.https://xn--kicking-mss-ass-ex9h.my.canva.site/

    How To Change The Way You Feel About MS In 2026.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2026 25:37


    Happy New Year everyone.Welcome back to another episode which is all about the energy to bring into 2026 in relation to MS.I hope you enjoy and if it resonates with you please shard and like the episode.All the info about Kicking MS's Ass, my 6 week programme is here...https://xn--kicking-mss-ass-ex9h.my.canva.site/

    Purpose Positivity & Power With MS.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2025 32:29


    Thanks for listening and tuning in, this weeks episode is all about finding purpose, being positive and stepping into your power with MS.MS does not get to take these from us and i'll explain all in the episode.I do hope you enjoy,Alison xFollow me here-https://www.instagram.com/the_mscoach?igsh=MTd2ZzJjNmFrMDY4cg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

    Getting Real With Yourself & Cutting Through The MS BS!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2025 25:23


    Hi and thanks again for listening in.This episode is about getting real with yourself and cutting through the BS so you can come out the other side stonger healthier and happier.There's lots of takeaways in this one, things you can start doing that will significantly improve how you feel.If you'd like to find out more about the next intake of my Kicking MS's Ass programme which starts on the 12th January, click below or send me a message on Instagram herehttps://www.instagram.com/beating_ms_?igsh=MTd2ZzJjNmFrMDY4cg%3D%3D&utm_source=qrKicking MS's Ass Info Here-https://xn--kicking-mss-ass-ex9h.my.canva.site/

    Building Better Beliefs For Life & MS.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2025 35:04


    In this episode I'm delving into beliefs. Changing mine, was the single best thing I did for myself, my relationship with MS and with my future.Have a listen, leave a comment and let me know what you think.If you're interested in joining the next intake of Kicking MS's Ass, then have a look here for all the details or reach out to me on Instagram @beating_ms_https://xn--kicking-mss-ass-ex9h.my.canva.site/I hope you enjoy,Alison xx

    You Deserve Your Time & Respect.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2025 18:32


    In this episode I talk about the importance of putting time aside each and every day for yourself.The tendency is to neglect our own needs in favour of looking after everyone else, by doing this we aren't giving ourselves the respect we deserve.Our health requires time and effort and by prioritising yourself, you move closer to feeling as goodGood as you possibly can.Alison x

    What Happens After Diagnosis?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2025 30:01


    Welcome to another episode of Kicking Ms's Ass. In this episode I talk about what i wish I'd done differently 19 years ago, after I was diagnosed. I think it's also a useful listen for anyone with MS who feels a bit lost and looking to make some changes.I hope you enjoy,Alison xxInfo on Kicking MS's Ass Herehttps://xn--kicking-mss-ass-ex9h.my.canva.site/We start on 10th November!

    What's Been Going On...Part 2!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2025 3:26


    Just to wrap up the podcast after being interrupted by my husband and dog!If you are interested in anything I've been talking about reach out on Instagram @beating_ms_.Alison x

    What's Been Going On & What's To Come!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2025 15:32


    Welcome back to the podcast and thanks for listening in.At the end you'll notice I stop abruptly, my husband came back earlier than expected along with my noisy dog!I'm putting up the end of the episode as a new podcast, basically because i didn't know how to join them together.I hope you enjoy, do share this with anyone you think would benefit and leave a comment, i would appreciate that.Have a great week,Alison x

    Optimise Your Energy With MS.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 23:59


    Thanks for listening in, this episode is all about how we can help to optimise our energy each day.With MS energy is like a precious commodity and it's up to us to elevate it so we can feel as good as we can every day.I hope you enjoy,Alison x

    The MS Express...Tips For Getting Out Of An MS Funk!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2025 6:18


    Thanks for listening in to the MS Express.This quick episode gives you actionable tips to get you out odof an MS funk.I hope you enjoy and let me know what you think.Alison xx

    Your Questions Answered...Alcohol, Positivity ,Getting Though Tough Times & More!s &

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2025 26:06


    Hi, thanks for listening in to this Q & A episode, where I take the questions you've asked and give my take on them.I hope you enjoy and do leave a comment and let me know what you think.Alison x

    The MS Express!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2025 7:19


    Every Friday i bring you a quick episode, usually of the back of the longer episode on a Wednesday.Today I'm bringing you nine meal ideas that are quick, doable and easily prepared.It's all about preserving that precious energy.Alison x

    Food For Thought.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2025 24:11


    Thanks for joining me and listening in...todays episode is all about food.A massive topic for people living with MS and at times overwhelming.I'm taking it back to basics, keeping it simple and bringing you ideas from my own lived experience.I hope you enjoy x

    The "Whole" Story!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2025 20:59


    Hi and thanks for listening in to another episode of Kicking MS's Ass.In this episode iI talk about the importance on not putting all your focus on MS, but to look at the "whole" story.I hope you enjoy and do leave a comment and let me know what you think.Alison x

    F**k MS & F**k Average.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2025 17:22


    Hi everyone, I'm back but with a new name!Listen into the episode and hear why I've changed the name and what to expect going forward.I hope you enjoy xx

    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

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