Enter the Giveaway *Must be a resident of Canada. Giveaway contest closes December 13th at midnight Eastern. Enter once a day until then! The 2024 Tripping On Air Holiday Gift guide is here and it’s bigger and better than ever, because we know that the right gift can make MS, or any chronic illness, suck just a little bit less. This list is full of gifts for people with MS as well as incredible giveaways from brands like Cadense Adaptive, Aille Design, Cheekbone Beauty, byAcre, FUMS and IZ Adapt...
Nov 22, 2024•44 min•Ep. 22
MS-related Sexual Dysfunction is a medical issue that should be taken seriously. If MS is impacting your sex life, you are not alone and it is not your fault. From symptoms to solutions, we're talking about how MS can mess with your mojo and what you can do to keep MS out of the bedroom. Highlights Show Open (00:00) MS, the Brain & Your Mojo (00:29) Impact of MS on Sexual Function (02:42) Taboo Topic (04:37) Primary Symptoms & Possible Remedies (07:04) Stigma, Dan Savage & Sue Johans...
Jul 19, 2024•31 min•Ep. 20
MS is a disease of the central nervous system, which means whatever can go wrong, might go wrong. We’re talking about 10 rare or unusual symptoms you may not associate with MS. From hiccups to hearing loss, it’s not all in your head (it’s in your brain and spinal cord!) Plus, stay tuned to the end of the episode for my latest MS life hack. Highlights 10 Rare or Unusual MS Symptoms (00:00) Hiccups & How to Cure Them (01:16) Hearing Loss (03:56) Pseudobulbar Affect, Uncontrollable Laughter or ...
Jun 14, 2024•39 min•Ep. 19
We're answering your wildest MS questions: from dishing about celebrities with MS, to spilling the tea on taboo topics like sex, fatigue, and everything in between, we're diving deep, no holds barred. Be sure to stay tuned to the very end for my latest MS life-hack and product recommendation! Highlights Show Open (00:00) Week in Review (00:30) Audience Questions & Social Media (01:41) Differences of having an MS Diagnosis in Your 20’s Versus Your 50’s? (03:46) How Do You Feel About Celebriti...
May 10, 2024•44 min•Ep. 18
Whether you hate Mondays or your mother-in-law, we all get sucked into a complaining vortex from time to time. But when it comes to chronic illnesses like MS, the pressure to be a palatable patient–plucky, upbeat, optimistic–is pervasive. If you need to vent, you’re in the right place. We’re talking about how keeping it real and occasionally complaining about MS can be normal and even healthy. Highlights Show Open (00:00) The Complaining Vortex (00:29) Alex Hajjar: Thoroughbred Moaner (01:57) Th...
Apr 12, 2024•31 min•Ep. 17
Exercise is a powerful DMT (disease modifying therapy). Dr. Gretchen Hawley, Certified MS Specialist & Author of "The MSing Link," joins us to talk about the magic of neuroplasticity and the targeted physiotherapy that can help improve strength and MS symptoms. Plus, if you’re like me and exercising with MS feels completely overwhelming, Dr. Gretchen’s got tips to keep us motivated even on our MSiest days. Highlights: Show Intro (00:00) Exercise as Disease Modifying Therapy - Opening Remarks...
Mar 08, 2024•42 min•Ep. 16
Ever wondered why your MS seems to be getting worse even though you’re not having any relapses? Your MRI is stable but you feel anything but? We’re speaking with Dr. Jiwon Oh of the BARLO MS Centre about what the heck Smouldering MS is and what we can do about it. Whether you’re hearing about Smouldering MS for the first time or you’re looking for the latest in scientific research, you’re not going to want to miss this episode. Highlights: Show Intro (00:00) “Smouldering MS” - Opening Remarks (0...
Feb 09, 2024•38 min•Ep. 15
Losing a sense of purpose can be one of the more devastating invisible symptoms of MS. But perfect health is not a prerequisite for a life of meaning. On this episode of the Tripping On Air podcast we’re talking about how to reinvent when MS (or anything) tries to get in the way of your identity and sense of purpose. Highlights: Show Open (00:00) Introduction (00:30) When Your Sense of Purpose is Threatened (1:30) Putting Work Last (03:00) Picking a Primary Identity (04:24) Making a List of the ...
Jan 12, 2024•27 min•Ep. 14
The annual Tripping On Air Holiday Gift guide is here and it’s bigger and better than ever, because we know that the right gift can make MS, or any chronic illness, suck just a little bit less. We’ve got 19 gifts for people with MS and more than two thousand dollars worth of giveaways you do not want to miss. AMI and Tripping On Air are getting into the holiday spirit and giving away 16 Prizes from our 2023 MS Holiday Gift Guide. The contest period begins November 24, 2023, and ends December 7, ...
Nov 24, 2023•46 min•Ep. 13
Synopsis Whether it’s fatigue, concerns about accessibility, or even sensory overload, MS can make the festive season feel like more trouble than it’s worth. If you’re tempted to just stay home and sit the celebrations out, this episode is for you. We’ve got 12 tips to make sure your social life isn’t a casualty of MS. Plus, you’re gonna wanna share this episode with the party people in your life, because we’ve got tips for what your friends and family can do to make sure you can all enjoy the h...
Nov 10, 2023•37 min•Ep. 12
One third of people with MS keep their diagnosis classified. Of those, one in ten hide their MS from family members and romantic partners. We chat with Juan Garrido, a proud member of the 2SLGBTQ+ and MS communities about the parallels between homophobia and ableism and how ultimately being accepted for who you are starts with accepting and loving yourself. Synopsis: On this episode of 'Tripping on Air' hosts, Ardra Shephard & Alex Hajjar talk to Juan Garrido about his experiences as a membe...
Oct 13, 2023•33 min•Ep. 11
Newer, highly effective medications mean that MS outcomes are improving and that there's a lot to be hopeful about. This episode isn't meant to scare you, but to clarify what it means to die due to complications from MS, so that you can minimize your risk factors and live your best possible life. About Ardra Shephard & Tripping On Air Tripping on Air is a monthly video podcast that brings Ardra Shephard's part-confessional, part-informational blog Tripping on Air to the podcast airwaves! Ard...
May 11, 2023•25 min•Ep. 10
Did too much red wine and a book of spells give me MS? Almost certainly not. But that didn't stop me from worrying about every questionable decision I'd ever made that (I thought) might have caused my MS. Today's episode of the Tripping On Air podcast is a cheeky look at fact and way-off fiction as Alex and I dig into 10 of the biggest myths about MS. Trippers, this podcast is not medically reviewed, but here's some clarification. According to the CDC , "Epstein-Barr virus, or EBV, is one of the...
Apr 13, 2023•35 min•Ep. 9
From cool canes, to sporty trekking poles, to rollators that are literally transformative, mobility aids make life better… eventually . The transition to progressive MS is hard, and freaking out is a reasonable reaction. Grieve. And when you’re ready, tune in to this month’s episode for tips on how to find the right mobility aids that will work for you. About Ardra Shephard & Tripping On Air Tripping on Air is a monthly video podcast that brings Ardra Shephard's part-confessional, part-infor...
Mar 09, 2023•51 min•Ep. 8
There’s no vacation from MS. If you have any chronic condition, your illness is coming with you. Whether you’re packing fatigue, meds, or mobility aids, Ardra and Alex share hot tips on how to stay cool and make the most of your next getaway. About Ardra Shephard & Tripping On Air Tripping on Air is a monthly video podcast that brings Ardra Shephard's part-confessional, part-informational blog Tripping on Air to the podcast airwaves! Ardra and co-host Alex Hajjar discuss what it's like to li...
Feb 13, 2023•46 min•Ep. 7
We are ringing in the New Year with one of my dream guests. Comedian, actor, writer, and the internet’s most optimistic guy, Zach Anner is on the pod to talk about everything from why you’re already awesome to how we’re all a little annoying, at least some of the time. Zach spills the tea on accessibility in Hollywood and what it was like working for Oprah’s network. About Ardra Shephard & Tripping On Air Tripping on Air is a monthly video podcast that brings Ardra Shephard's part-confession...
Jan 05, 2023•53 min•Ep. 6
If you have MS or any chronic illness, you deserve presents! This year's Tripping On Air Holiday Gift Guide features 12 gift ideas and 13 incredible giveaways, that are perfect for people with MS. Tripping on Air is a monthly video podcast that brings Ardra Shephard's part-confessional, part-informational blog Tripping on Air to the podcast airwaves! Ardra and co-host Alex Hajjar discuss what it's like to live with MS, from the best products for those with chronic illness, to successfully naviga...
Nov 17, 2022•50 min•Ep. 5
From microaggressions to super-powers, we’re dishing about parenting with a chronic illness or disability with the fabulous Rebekah Taussig, author of Sitting Pretty . If you’re a parent with MS or you’re thinking of becoming one, you do not want to miss this episode. About Ardra Shephard & Tripping On Air Tripping on Air is a monthly video podcast that brings Ardra Shephard's part-confessional, part-informational blog Tripping on Air to the podcast airwaves! Ardra and co-host Alex Hajjar di...
Oct 13, 2022•39 min•Ep. 4
Ardra and Alex dish with Darcy, Ardra's girlfriend since grade school, about what it's like to re-enter the dating world with progressive MS. About Ardra Shephard & Tripping On Air Tripping on Air is a monthly video podcast that brings Ardra Shephard's part-confessional, part-informational blog Tripping on Air to the podcast airwaves! Ardra and co-host Alex Hajjar discuss what it's like to live with MS, from the best products for those with chronic illness, to successfully navigating a disab...
Sep 15, 2022•29 min•Ep. 3
Fatigue is the No. 1 reason people with MS work less or stop working. But fatigue is impossible to see, difficult to understand, and hard to prove. We’re speaking with insurance litigator Laura Hillyer about how to successfully navigate your disability benefits claim with your sense of self and your sanity intact. About Ardra Shephard & Tripping On Air Tripping on Air is a monthly video podcast that brings Ardra Shephard's part-confessional, part-informational blog Tripping on Air to the pod...
Aug 11, 2022•32 min•Ep. 2
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) affects everyone differently, but Ardra Shephard believes that the very worst symptom is one most Trippers have in common. MS isn’t contagious, but the worst symptom impacts everyone in the house. Join Ardra and Alex as they dish about the fear that comes with living with MS, or of loving someone who does. About Ardra Shephard & Tripping On Air Tripping on Air is a monthly video podcast that brings Ardra Shephard's part-confessional, part-informational blog Tripping o...
Jul 14, 2022•27 min•Ep. 1
