In this episode, I chat with Dr. Casey Berkebile, a seasoned and highly skilled Naturopath. She'll share with us the Naturopathic approach to healing for MS: the areas she typically explores with her patients, as well as several relevant and inspiring success stories. Dr. Casey will also share important tools to help you find a qualified Naturopathic Physician near you. We'll talk briefly about LDN and supplements too! Take a listen to see if a Naturopathic DR is right for you to support you on ...
May 20, 2021•34 min•Season 2Ep. 34
In this episode, we explore Behavioral Activation as a way to find motivation, and to infuse more joy and satisfaction into our daily lives. Employing Behavioral Activation strategies help us overcome the mental and physical anguish that we often experience living with chronic illness. Research shows that by incorporating Behavioral Activation concepts into our existing self-care practices and daily routines, we can experience greater happiness and feel more accomplished - which drastically incr...
Apr 29, 2021•36 min•Season 2Ep. 33
In this episode, I'm joined by Claire Hayes, EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) practitioner and author of Everyday Happiness: EFT Tapping for Self Transformation that Really Works . Claire will teach us all about the many ways we can use Tapping to help ourselves heal and become the best versions of ourselves. You'll even get to hear a short demonstration where she uses some of her techniques to help me through a real life struggle. You'll be amazed to learn just how useful of a tool EFT can be ...
Apr 15, 2021•1 hr 18 min•Season 2Ep. 32
Mindset Matters. In this episode, listeners will meet Jenny Peterson, creator of the Mind-Body Rewire Program and the Simplify Your Healing podcast. Jenny works with clients focused on healing from physical, mental, and emotional conditions. You'll hear Jenny's own story which led her to this work, a detailed account of what her program entails, as well as multiple success stories. Jenny will also share specific mindsets that tend to show up with MS. Find out if working with Jenny might help you...
Apr 01, 2021•43 min•Season 2Ep. 31
In this episode, we explore the disability process and learn why it is SO important for those of us living with MS to be informed early about how this process works. I am joined by esteemed disability attorney Jamie R. Hall. In this episode he shares with us a thorough overview of the disability process, including information regarding the typical timeline and actions we can take now that will simplify the process for us later. We'll learn everything we need to know to be well informed and to pl...
Mar 18, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 30
In this episode, we'll explore the power of pushing pause to help us conquer our feelings of overwhelm. We'll review the indicators of overwhelm so we can easily identify the behaviors of overwhelm in our own lives. We'll also look at underlying factors of overwhelm, and how to use clearing and pause to help us establish a clear roadmap for living with better intention and alignment, which is the most effective way to reduce overwhelm in our lives. Join us - and learn to conquer overwhelm once a...
Mar 04, 2021•49 min•Season 2Ep. 29
In this episode, we're joined by Dr. Susan Payrovi to discuss the important topic of toxins. Together, we'll raise our awareness of toxins, learn where they are most commonly found, and discuss how they enter & impact our bodies at the cellular level. We'll also discuss a wide range of helpful strategies to detox our lives, replace harmful products with safer alternatives, as well as a variety of tools we can use to help us make less toxic choices moving forward.
Feb 18, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Season 2Ep. 28
This week, we'll continue to look at best strategies to reduce overwhelm. Turns out, it's CLEARING! In this episode, we'll explore the most common reasons we experience overwhelm, the most prominent being that we just have TOO MUCH STUFF! By reducing what we have through exercising our NO muscle and ensuring we reserve our YES for only the things that matter most to us, we can regain control of our lives and finally leave overwhelm behind. We'll talk about a wide variety of strategies for cleari...
Feb 04, 2021•45 min•Season 2Ep. 27
In this episode, we’ll explore the word NO and look at how early childhood experiences with the word NO can impact how our relationship with NO evolves as we grow. We’ll explore reasons why saying NO can be so difficult, why it’s SO important, and some helpful strategies to help us work on strengthening our NO. We’ll also look at how NO can help us specifically on our quest to live well with MS.
Jan 28, 2021•1 hr 14 min•Season 2Ep. 26
Happy New Year! Are you wanting to make positive changes in your life this year but don't know where to start? Join me as I talk with Lacey from the Center For Mind Body Medicine. We'll discuss the work she does to lead a wide variety of groups through powerful experiences that are truly life changing. She'll share a few with you here that you can try on your own immediately! You'll also hear about a special opportunity for YOU to learn from Lacey in a virtual group setting with other folks livi...
Jan 07, 2021•47 min•Season 2Ep. 25
The end of the calendar year is a natural time for self-reflection, and yet, so many of us struggle with following through on our New Year's resolutions. In this episode, I'll take you on a powerful reflective journey to look back at all that we experienced this year - and then we'll plan to move forward into the new year with more clarity and focused intention as far as how we can live our best lives with MS. Carve out of your day a gift of time for yourself - grab a notebook, a hot cup of tea,...
Dec 16, 2020•48 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Join us this week to learn about TRUE Medicine, the non-profit MS health education virtual program that I've been building with Dr. Susan Payrovi and Ann Marie Trione. In this episode you'll learn more about how TRUE Medicine came to be, our unique approach to healing, and how YOU can participate in our FREE pilot program starting January 2021. Space is limited - register soon!
Dec 03, 2020•43 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Join us, while we learn about the many ways hypnosis can help us learn to better manage our MS symptoms - or really - ANYTHING we want to change in our lives. For this episode, we're joined by an extraordinary woman, Sonjali Di Guida, who will share her own experience of healing through hypnosis, as well as her journey to becoming a hypnotist to help others!
Nov 19, 2020•44 min•Season 1Ep. 22
In this episode, we'll look at what's recommended in terms of exercise and movement for those of us living with MS, as well as a wide range of options for exercise programs and resources, so we can find what works best for each of us. We'll also hear from guests Karen & James about the awesome MS Gym program and how it has helped them both on their unique MS journeys.
Nov 12, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Want to learn about ways Essential Oils can help us live well with MS? In this episode, we learn a bit about the history of essential oils, how to identify high quality essential oils, basic ways to use essential oils - and most importantly, specific oils we can use to help us better manage our most common MS symptoms.
Nov 05, 2020•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 20
In this episode, we take a look at the most common MS symptoms that are caused or exacerbated by colder weather. We'll look at a wide range of strategies to combat these winter woes as well as recent research regarding seasonal patterns of MS activity.
Oct 21, 2020•50 min•Season 1Ep. 19
In this episode, we'll look at how to best support someone you love who is living with MS. Do YOU have MS and don't feel like you're receiving the support you need? Or, are you someone who loves someone with MS and either wants to learn more ways you can support them - OR don't understand why your loved one doesn't respond well to your current attempts to support? This episode is for ALL of us - and shares many ways we can work together as a team to best support each other through the challenge ...
Oct 15, 2020•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 18
In this episode, we'll look at everything sleep! We'll explore the many benefits of sleep, and the most common sleep disorders. I'll share many tips for establishing healthy sleep routines. We'll also look at something called revenge bedtime procrastination and mantras as a tool for better sleep. Are you ready to learn how to maximize your restorative sleep for healing? Take a listen!
Oct 01, 2020•59 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Join us for a conversation with Dr. Payrovi about the best Nutritional practices for those of us living with MS. We'll talk about WHY nutrition is the first thing to consider working on to better manage our symptoms, what she believes are the most important strategies to implement, and how important it is for each of us to listen to our body when we try a new way of eating. We'll also talk about food sensitivities, supplementation, and some great strategies for making eating healthy sustainable ...
Sep 23, 2020•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 16
In this episode, we take a look at medicinal marijuana to learn about CBD, THC, and how these tools can be used in various forms to help us better manage our MS symptoms. We'll also learn a bit about the history of Cannabis in the United States, clear up some common misconceptions about Cannabis, and look at specific strains that are recommended specifically for MS. We'll even talk about ways to make our own products at home! With medicinal and recreational Cannabis use on at least 5 state elect...
Sep 17, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 15
In this episode, we'll look at how to ride the chronic illness rollercoaster that is life with MS. We'll address overwhelm and disappointment, as well as ways to work through those emotions - and even harness them to help us along the journey. We'll also take a look at MS relapses - what they are, how to know we're having one, and what to do about it! Preparing for a future relapse NOW, can help us weather the storm better when it does happen. Whether your personal rollercoaster is currently fly...
Sep 10, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 14
In this episode, we take a look at heat intolerance and how heat and humidity impact our bodies as people living with MS. We also look at a wide range of helpful cooling strategies to help mitigate heat and humidity.
Sep 02, 2020•48 min•Season 1Ep. 13
You've just received an MS diagnosis, but what does that even mean? Join us where we'll look at FAQ and common misconceptions about MS. We'll explore reliable sources of information, and ways to connect with others who truly understand the challenges of living with MS. You'll also get to hear our guest Christie, share a little about her diagnosis and her helpful tips for how to navigate the path forward.
Aug 26, 2020•46 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Join us to learn about ACES (Adverse Childhood Experiences) and Resiliency, and see how both play an important role in our overall health throughout our lives. Learn also about the links between ACES and Resiliency scores and what the research tells us about the likelihood of developing chronic illness later in life.
Aug 20, 2020•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 11
In this episode, we continue to look at boundaries, learn about the boundary spectrum, and explore some simple ways to start developing and maintaining more healthy boundaries, both in our relationships with others, and internally.
Aug 13, 2020•56 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Join us this week as we take a close look at our relationships to see where in our lives we might benefit from establishing stronger personal boundaries. What are boundaries? How do we figure out where we need boundaries? What should our boundaries be? Take a listen - and learn how boundaries can assist us in reaching our mental and physical health goals.
Aug 06, 2020•57 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Join me for this week's episode, where we look at the importance of processing loss, helpful ways of releasing suppressed emotions, and methods to live life intentionally, honoring those we've lost.
Jul 30, 2020•51 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Join us for a conversation with Therese Powers, acupuncturist extraordinaire, as we look at different ways acupuncture can help alleviate common MS symptoms. Learn about how acupuncture works, what a typical session is like, and all about the tools of the trade.
Jul 16, 2020•52 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Join us this week while we look at Gary Chapman's Love Languages. Did you know that each of us has different preferences in how we both prefer to GIVE love and RECEIVE love? It can be very helpful, especially during challenging times, to have a current understanding of our own - and those whom we love - love language preferences.
Jul 08, 2020•35 min•Season 1Ep. 6
This episode is dedicated to self-care. We discuss the concept of fountains and drains to help us better analyze our relationships with others to evaluate the healthiness of those relationships.. We also look at MS research to see what researchers are learning about how our environment (and toxicity) play a role in autoimmunity. Lastly we look at strategies to ensure our self-care is comprehensive and well balanced.
Jun 25, 2020•52 min•Season 1Ep. 5
