ALYSON STONER (she/they) Author of Mind Body Pride and Mind Body Movement Co-Founder & CEO of Movement Genius Co-Developer Body Language and REconnection Alyson Stoner is a multi-hyphenate artist, published author, global speaker, and founder of Movement Genius. Alyson has presented and led programming for the United Nations, World Economic Forum, World Health Organization, Al Gore’s 24-Hours of Reality, and many more reputable platforms. She's also collaborated with TED, Chopra Institute, W...
May 04, 2022•39 min
I don't know about you, but when I actually buckle down and do my skin care routine I feel like the rest of my day is completed with more intention. And that feels great! However, when first looking into creating a routine it was completely overwhelming! There are so many products out there, as well as many brands to choose from. So, for today's episode I sit down with guest Emily Bruce! She shares some amazing insight to brands, creating a routine, and overall skin health. Emily Bruce is a Lice...
Apr 27, 2022•42 min
Today's episode is something a bit different, but also one I am excited to be making for you! Many clients and social media followers have been asking for an update on wedding planning, and now that we are just about 5 months away there is plenty to update you all on. It's hard to believe the time has flown so fast since we began planning! If you are married, how long did you plan for before your big day?! Additional Resources: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/insider Reach out to Me: hello@...
Apr 25, 2022•21 min
On today’s episode, I’m interviewing Dr. Barry Singer - He is an MS Neurologist as well as director and founder of the MS Center for Innovations in Care at Missouri Baptist Medical Center. He has been an investigator in more than 35 multiple sclerosis trials focused on new therapeutic options including remyelination. He really knows his stuff and today, we talk about symptom management for fatigue, pain, and bladder. This episode is chock full of his best recommendations for therapies and medica...
Apr 20, 2022•24 min
Julie A. Stamm was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) in 2007. Following her diagnosis, Julie made it her mission to educate, advocate, and support others battling the disease. She works tirelessly to help lessen the burden each patient has to bear. Her efforts have given her the opportunity to work with physicians, patients, and foundations across the Globe. After the birth of her son in 2016, Julie shifted her focus to supporting the children of parents with a chronic illness. Her children...
Apr 13, 2022•19 min
Do you pay attention to the self talk you allow in your mind each day? How many of those words are negative? If you have found yourself speaking negatively more often than positively this pep talk is for you! You deserve kind words to be spoken to you, from others, but especially from yourself. Tune in to hear the steps that can be taken to help guide us all back to a positive place! Additional Resources: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/insider Reach out to Me: hello@doctorgretchenhawley.co...
Apr 11, 2022•16 min
My guest today is employment and disability expert Dr. Phillip Rumrill, and we're going to talk about aspects of job accommodations, & unemployment directly related to Multiple Sclerosis. Dr. Rumrill is a nationally certified rehabilitation counselor & the director of research and training at the University of Kentucky human development institute. For many years, He served as the director for Multiple Sclerosis Employment Assistance Service, which provided vocational services & suppo...
Apr 06, 2022•28 min
This week Dr. Gretchen sits down with MSing Link member Jeanette! Jeanette has seen great improvements by being a part of the program, but also had some very relatable questions when it came to things such as spasticity, MS progression, and walking on uneven surfaces. Tune in to hear Dr. Gretchen answer Jeanette's questions and provide strategies on how to not only conquer situations such as uneven surfaces, but also how to see improvements! Additional Resources: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley...
Mar 30, 2022•29 min
Have you ever wondered about High Intensity Interval Training, aka HIIT? Tune in as Dr. Gretchen shares how HIIT is an exercise style that can be good for anyone who has MS, some guidelines on how to incorporate HIIT into your routine, and even some examples exercises that can be used! Behind the Scenes to The MSing Link: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/BehindTheScenes Additional Resources: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/insider Reach out to Me: hello@doctorgretchenhawley.com Website:...
Mar 28, 2022•17 min
This episode we are so excited to welcome back Dr. Marwa Kaisey! She will be doing a speed round of symptom management with us today! Tune in for all the knowledge. Dr. Marwa Kaisey is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurology at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Her clinical practice focuses on care of people with Multiple Sclerosis and other neuroimmune conditions. She is also actively involved with trainees of all levels: Dr. Kaisey serves as the neurology site clerkship director for s...
Mar 23, 2022•22 min
Finding yourself in need of a walking stick doesn't mean you need to get something that looks as though it's straight from the hospital! Tune in this week as Dr. Gretchen sits down with Lyndsay Watterson, the founder of Neo Walk, to discuss not only what led Lyndsay to create beautiful, unique walking sticks, but also a bit of the creative process and vision for her company. Lyndsay Watterson became an amputee 12 years ago, and since then has challenged herself to reimagine her life. She launche...
Mar 16, 2022•26 min
With March being MS Awareness month that brings with it a multitude of opportunities to collaborate with other amazing organizations and programs! This year is no exception. I am so excited to be able to take part in bringing awareness, education and exercises to people in the community. And even more excited to be able to see some smiling faces in person here and there! Tune in to check out what is in store for myself and The MSing Link this month! ★Remyelination Podcast Episode for Apple Podca...
Mar 14, 2022•14 min
Talking about anything that is going on "below the belt" isn't typically a conversation that is comfortable to discuss. However, Dr. Carina Siracusa has a way of creating a safe space to talk about what can be happening, and how it can be treated! Dr Carina Siracusa is a physical therapist who is board-certified in both pelvic health physical therapy and oncology physical therapy. She has practiced in these areas for over 15 years. She currently works as a pelvic floor physical therapist for Ohi...
Mar 09, 2022•29 min
This week Dr. Gretchen sits down to have a chat with Ann Pinchak. Ann has not only regained confidence in her walking, and ability to tackle her goals such as walking her youngest son down the aisle, she has also found renewed hope through functional exercise! Since Ann's diagnosis she has also immersed herself in nutrition, and its many health related benefits by completing a nutritional therapy program, then by becoming Wahls Certified, and then completed a functional medicine health coaching ...
Mar 02, 2022•26 min
Tune in this week as Dr. Gretchen touches on a topic that is only sometimes discussed; cold intolerance! Many have heard of heat intolerance and know strategies to handle symptom flares when core temperatures rise, but knowing tips for when core temperature drops can be just as important. Additional Resources: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/insider Reach out to Me: hello@doctorgretchenhawley.com Website: www.MSingLink.com Social: ★ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mswellness ★ Ins...
Feb 28, 2022•14 min
Join Dr. Gretchen this week as she chats with Cathy Chester, a true icon & advocator in the MS community. In this episode Cathy shares her insights into how far the knowledge & treatment of MS has come since her own diagnosis, and how she has adapted along with way. Diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 1986 Cathy has been advocating for the MS community since then, prior to the internet or any approved MS medications. She is a certified health advocate and patient leader and created an a...
Feb 23, 2022•33 min
Mobility aids can be a sensitive topic for someone living with MS, or even your family members and friends around you. Join us as Dr. Kalb shares different view points on mobility aids, how to see them as tools to empower you as individual, and how they can enrich your life experiences! Rosalind Kalb is a clinical psychologist who has worked in the MS field for 40 years – first at one of the earliest MS comprehensive care centers and then for 16 years at the National MS Society. Dr. Kalb is now ...
Feb 16, 2022•34 min
In this bonus episode, Dr. Gretchen shares some very interesting research regarding the Epstein-Barr Virus, the virus that causes Mononucleosis or "The Kissing Disease" and it's connection to Multiple Sclerosis. Tune in to hear all of the most recent information on this topic! Additional Resources: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/insider Reach out to Me: hello@doctorgretchenhawley.com Website: www.MSingLink.com Social: ★ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mswellness ★ Instagram: http...
Feb 14, 2022•15 min
Check out this episode where we have Founder and CEO of NeuFit, Garrett Salpeter joining us! Garrett Salpeter has used his training in Engineering and Neuroscience to create NeuFit and the patented Neubie device. He and his team have trained thousands of doctors, therapists, and other professionals in the NeuFit methodology, and these practitioners have used NeuFit to help their patients recover faster from injuries, reverse chronic pain, restore function lost due to neurological injuries or dis...
Feb 09, 2022•46 min
Do you want to regain control of your health and future? Are there any barriers that keep you away from being fit and healthy? In this week's episode, I will be joined again by Mathew Embry. Mathew is an award-winning documentary filmmaker and advocate for patients with multiple sclerosis. His recent feature documentary, Living Proof, which is available globally on Amazon Primed, premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival and has sold out theatres in multiple countries. Mathew Embry wa...
Feb 02, 2022•23 min
Have you heard of the term "Neuroplasticity?" Are you curious about how it works with Multiple Sclerosis? Tune in to this week's episode to hear Dr.Gretchen share her knowledge on Neuroplasticity with MS! Additional Resources: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/insider Reach out to Me: hello@doctorgretchenhawley.com Website: www.MSingLink.com Social: ★ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mswellness ★ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctor.gretchen ★ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/...
Jan 31, 2022•21 min
We welcome Cindy to the episode this week! Dr. Gretchen and Cindy talk about all things progress! Cindy takes us through her successes in her journey so far and keeps it real about what it is like living with MS and how she has and continues to make progress. Additional Resources: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/insider Reach out to Me: hello@doctorgretchenhawley.com Website: www.MSingLink.com Social: ★ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mswellness ★ Instagram: https://www.instagram....
Jan 26, 2022•50 min
"After obtaining my Doctorate in Pharmacy degree from Ferris State University, I continued my training by completing a residency program at the Detroit Medical Center. I spent about 10 years in clinical practice doing medication therapy management. In speaking to patients with a chronic illness I was blown away by how little they knew about managing their disease through lifestyle. This led me to pursue a master’s in nutrition, which I started and then stopped, switching gears to get my MBA to a...
Jan 19, 2022•42 min
In this episode, Dr. Gretchen shares a story that inspires goal setting and achievement. This hits home, especially in the new year, and reminds our audience that small steps every day, can lead to huge successes. Sign up for email list: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/EmailList Books referenced: Atomic Habits, James Clear The Slight Edge - Jeff Olsen The Compound effect - Daren Hardy Additional Resources: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/insider Reach out to Me: hello@doctorgretchenhaw...
Jan 17, 2022•15 min
Kyle’s Bio: Kyle Kranich is 31 years old, a full-time student at CSU-Global, and a Primary Progressive MS fighter since 2011. Kyle is always searching for solutions to these health issues, hoping to be a resource to others navigating similar health circumstances Behind the scenes link: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/BehindTheScenes Free 5 Day MS Strength Challenge Link: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/FreeMSStrengthChallenge2 Kyle’s IG: @gottakeepgoing_ MS Confidential: unfixedmedia.c...
Jan 12, 2022•32 min
It can be uncomfortable to talk about bladder / urinary, and sexual dysfunction... but we're going there! In this week's episode, I'm joined by Dr. Aaron Boster. He is a board-certified Neurologist specializing in Multiple Sclerosis and related CNS inflammatory disorders. He decided to become an MS doctor at age 12, as he watched his uncle Mark suffer from the disease in an era before treatment was available. Since then, Dr. Boster has been intimately involved in the care of people impacted by M...
Jan 07, 2022•37 min
In this week's episode, I'm joined by Dr. Aaron Boster. He is a board-certified Neurologist specializing in Multiple Sclerosis and related CNS inflammatory disorders. He decided to become an MS doctor at age 12, as he watched his uncle Mark suffer from the disease in an era before treatment was available. Since then, Dr. Boster has been intimately involved in the care of people impacted by Multiple Sclerosis; He has been a principal investigator in numerous Clinical Trials, trained multiple MS D...
Jan 05, 2022•28 min
Happy New Year! In this new podcast Dr. Gretchen shares her tips for changing your habits and improving your mobility and walking throughout your day! Implement Dr. Gretchen's tips in your new year and watch the changes happen! Check out the link below to see all the info about the game changer program Dr. Gretchen discusses in this episode! Game Changer Course: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/GameChangersCourse Additional Resources https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/insider Reach out to ...
Jan 03, 2022•16 min
Dr. Gretchen asked and you answered! The audience of The MSing Link has requested that tips on staying consistent with goal setting and improvement be discussed on one of our podcast episodes! On this episode, Dr. Gretchen will share her top two tips on consistency to help you in your growth! Additional Resources: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/insider Reach out to Me: hello@doctorgretchenhawley.com Website: www.MSingLink.com Social: ★ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mswellness ★...
Dec 29, 2021•23 min
Dr Zem Moffat is a professional de-clutterer in Glasgow, Scotland. Trained in Social Anthropology she has been helping people make sense of their things and places for over 10 years. She works with clients in their homes and virtually, is a community motivator and loves wild swimming. Several years ago she founded the Scottish charity Clutter Chat that supports people suffering with chronic clutter through mutual peer-to-peer support. Check out her resource here : http://www.insightfulmoves.co...
Dec 22, 2021•39 min
