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Multiple Sclerosis Podcast, hosted by Brooke Slick and Jodi Feltham: For Living a Life by Design not Diagnosis
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2 days ago
2 days ago
It's time to travel across the oceans to talk with today's podcast guest, Cathrin. We'll learn of her journey with MS from her homeland of Sweden. She'll share her story about her:
- First symptoms as a new mom
- Questionable and poorly delivered diagnosis
- Choice of DMTs and failure rates
- Lifestyle choices that helped relieve her fatigue
- Career and necessary accommodations
- Divorce and ensuing stress
- Journey to find The MS Gym
- Friendships forged in her Buddy Group
- Switch to the Wahls diet protocol
- Physical victories
- Travel accommodations
- Flooding threat bucket
- Need to prioritize work, rest, and chores
- Advice to the newly diagnosed
- Ability to show kindness and gratitude to her body
The MS Gym Links
How Full Is Your Threat Bucket? - Episode
Tuesday Oct 29, 2024
Tuesday Oct 29, 2024
Be encouraged by today's podcast as we talk with long time MS Gym member Joann. Journey with us as we unpack Joann's:
- Initial symptoms
- Challenges of navigating an MS diagnosis before the internet
- Choice to ignore unhelpful advice from medical providers
- Determination to continue her career
- Decision to pursue accommodations at work
- Routine with work and exercise
- Choice of medications
- Distaste for "labels"
- Feelings of being mistreated because of her disability
- Path to finding The MS Gym
- Passions and future desires
- Advice to the newly diagnosed
- Tenacity to keep moving forward
MS GYM LINKS:
Wednesday Oct 09, 2024
Wednesday Oct 09, 2024
In today's episode, we'll be chatting with MS Gym newcomer, Heather.
Gain new insights as we explore Heather's:
- First symptoms and diagnostic journey
- Challenges of being a single mom
- Career and accomodations
- Frustration of needing mobility aids at a young age
- Squeaky wheel policy
- First impressions of The MS Gym
- Non-linear progression with exercise
- Goals for the future
- Focus on living in the present moment
- "Why's"
- Advice to the fellow MS warriors
MS Gym Links
Reconnecting with your WHY- Motivational talk with Trevor Wicken
Tuesday Sep 10, 2024
Tuesday Sep 10, 2024
Join us for our first episode of the fall season as we talk with MS Gym veteran, Yulia, and learn about the many tools she's found and used in her healing journey with MS.
We'll talk about her:
- Initial symptoms and adolescent diagnosis
- Course of treatments - both pharmaceutical and natural
- Introduction to The MS Gym
- Love for The MS Gym community
- Freedom from loneliness and anxiety
- Tool belt - CPAP machine, Yoga Nidra, PEMF, EMS, Wim Hof
- Changes in diet and difficulties with Intermittent fasting
- Issues with body image and disordered eating
- Use of mobility aids for exercise
- Passion for exercise
- Advice to the newly diagnosed
- Victorious trip to Singapore
- Affirmation of her hard work
MS Gym Links
Wednesday May 15, 2024
Wednesday May 15, 2024
In today's podcast episode, Jodi Feltham shares from the book, "Habit Stacking" by author James Clear. She highlights some of the tips and tricks she uses in her own life to create sustainable habits.
Friday Apr 26, 2024
Friday Apr 26, 2024
In today's message Jodi Feltham shares about her own humble beginnings and healing journey from a broken rib injury. She also recounts the early beginnings of The MS Gym.
Wednesday Jan 24, 2024
Wednesday Jan 24, 2024
I have the privilege today to interview our latest guest Dr. Samantha Roman, better known on TikTok as Dr. Sam. You'll learn valuable insights from our guest, who's not only a John Hopkins MS-trained neurologist, but a fellow MS warrior. In today's podcast, we'll discuss Dr. Sam's:
- Extensive education in mental health and neuroimmunology
- Experiences in MS research
- Initial symptoms, diagnosis, and MS treatments
- Experience with "medical student syndrome"
- Views on diet, exercise, and lifestyle choices
- Following on social media, most notably TikTok
- Desire to educate our community about all things MS
- Thoughts on therapy treatments in dealing with chronic illnesses
- Views on treatment risks and efficacy for each person
- Involvement in the "Treat MS trial"
- Distrust of the internet and the spread of misinformation
- Bewilderment about the TikTok myth of "MS and parasites"
- Advice to the newly diagnosed
- Recommendations about reputable and educational MS resources
Links
Wednesday Dec 13, 2023
Wednesday Dec 13, 2023
Join us for our podcast as we learn more about Brenda, one of the Original Gymmers (OG) in The MS Gym. Today, she'll talk about her:
- Initial symptoms
- Unexpected diagnosis
- DMT and treatment choices
- Journey to find The MS Gym
- Her commitment to exercise
- Her change in vocation
- Travel bug origins
- Mobility aids that assist her in her passion for global travel
- Upcoming plans
- Advice to fellow Chronic Illness Warriors
MS Gym Links
Wednesday Nov 22, 2023
Wednesday Nov 22, 2023
Life can change so quickly when diagnosed with a chronic illness. Things we once held tightly to like our jobs, hobbies, abilities, family and friends can disappear in the blink of an eye. We can find ourselves lost and isolated from the world around us. Today’s podcast guest tells us how she channelled her own struggles, fear and uncertainty into her TikTok videos and created a safe space and community for others who are struggling with chronic illness. What started out as a wobbly dance turned into 41,000 engaged followers, and a whole world of purpose.
Join me as we get social with Julie and learn about:
- Her initial symptoms and diagnosis
- Her struggles raising young children
- How she had to forego continuing education
- Her medication dilemmas and complications
- Her dedication to exercise
- How she started posting on Tiktok
- What motivates her daily videos
- Why she is so loved by her 41,000 followers
- Her speaking opportunities with #sothisisms
- Her hobbies, interests and desires
- Her advice for the newly diagnosed
- How she deals with the difficult days
- The message she wants to shout out
Links:
Connect with Julie on TikTok
Connect with Jodi on TikTok , Facebook
Wednesday Nov 08, 2023
Wednesday Nov 08, 2023
Social media is all around us and is a valuable tool for spreading knowledge, influencing others, and creating awareness. Today, we will learn from Toronto-born Christina Andaya as she shares about how she uses social media to:
- Create community and share about her own MS journey
- Raise awareness about atypical MS symptoms and unusual diagnosis in minority ethnic groups
- Collaborate with organizations, such as MS Canada and #sothisisMS
- Showcase her involvement in the Miss Galaxy Canada competition
- Explore career opportunities
Learn more about Christina Andaya.
Christina Andaya - Social Media Marketing Specialist