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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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7 days ago
7 days ago
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
Thursday Oct 19, 2023
Thursday Oct 19, 2023
Today's episode is a super special one because I get to reintroduce and/or introduce the MS Gym to the masses.
The MS Gym has been around for almost 6 years and has thousands of followers, but there are upwards of 3 million people worldwide who have MS, so there's always someone newly diagnosed out there or just discovering us who may want to know more about exactly who we are.
Who's the founder? Where's it located? What's it all about? How can I benefit from it? And, what does it cost?
Our audience is going to get all of that information and more in today's episode as I had the unique opportunity to have an in-depth conversation with the creator and founder of the MS Gym, Coach Trevor Wicken. Let's goooo!
EPISODE NOTES:
- Its founder, programs, and pricing
- Reintroducing The MS Gym
- What is it?
- What is neuroplasticity?
- The role of the central nervous system.
- The brain is plastic
- The truth about neural pathways
- Trevor's credentials
- His own neurologic events
- Defending MS practitioners who don't have MS
- Fighting for people's lives
- The free online resources and where you can access them
- The difference between the free MS Gym information and the paid for program
- When you want more structure
- Details on the paid-for products and programs
- The Members Only Corner (MOC)
- The value of community and connection
- Mindset training
- A healing lifestyle
- Can you continue your regular exercise while using The MS Gym programs?
- Where to start
- Two of the most popular free programs
- Programs for people who use wheelchairs and/or mobility aids
- Full program pricing: semi-annual, annual, monthly
- Link to a promotional discount for podcast listeners
- Are the programs self-paced?
- The MS Gym app
- Consistently up-leveling the programs
- What the MS Gym isn't
- A fun random question about food
LINKS:
THE MS GYM:
The MS Gym Programs and Products with Pricing:
Membership Program including Members Only Community (MOC)
SPECIAL PROMOTION PRICING! (mentioned in this podcast episode)
BROOKE SLICK: