Thriving Over Surviving Multiple Sclerosis – Détails, épisodes et analyse

But let's be real, MS presents difficulties. Having hope that things will get better, that there is love and kindness in the world, and that hope is in each of us makes a difference for the good. We can not hope blindly. We have to choose a course of action and stick to it. Despite the delays and setbacks along the journey hope carries us along while ersisting with an adventurous course of action. I call it a gritty hope.

These are the words of Justine Calcagno who was diagnosed with MS in 2016. She is an ultrarunning non-profit researcher with a Ph.D. in psychology. She is passionate about trail running, outdoor pursuits, yoga, cycling, and supporting and empowering others, particularly women and feminine-identified people.

Her approach to living with MS is a combination of embodiment and evidence. She hopes that she can inspire others to identify their challenges to overcome and become more joyful and confident through the process of achieving their goals. She also an advocate through the MS Society. Since having MS, Justine has experimented on herself as an "N of 1". She is committed to a plant-based (vegan) and alcohol-free diet.

Let's chat it up with Justine! 

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What is your greatest fear? Before MS, mine was probably superficial. Fear is an unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that something or someone is dangerous and likely to cause pain (physical, emotional, etc.). Fear can be intense and sometimes overpower us if we don't have the tools to work through the emotions it brings. Mary Virgi does not let fear hold her back! She leans into her core values of family and faith to climb out of negative spaces. At the time we recorded this, Mary was 14 weeks pregnant. And releasing this episode she is now about to have her baby. She is surely thriving! Let's chat it up with Mary!

Instagram: @dontmswithmindfulmary

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What is one change in your life you would like to make? Just one change that would improve the quality of your life. One change that would make you proud of yourself. Maybe this episode with Gillian Crooks will inspire you to do just that. Or maybe you have already made a change and you can relate. Once wheelchair-bound, this marathon runner has a lot to share about having high expectations and focusing on things within our control. Let's chat it up with Gillian! 

Instagram: @gillian.eattobeatms

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Dr. Samantha Benson joins me for the second time in a three-part series. This physical therapist and soon-to-be author is a sucker for Harry Potter. But more importantly, she is in tune with the needs of our community as she specializes in patients with Multiple Sclerosis. 

Join us as she shares strategies to get us in the right state of mind. 

Dr. Benson's Instagram: @rehabforyourbrain

Dr. Benson's Website: www.brainhabpt.com

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Julie Stamm, like most of us, has encountered many ups and downs on her journey with Multiple Sclerosis. She was told that children were not an option, so don't tell that to her son. Julie's book, Some Days, is a story that depicts her relationship with her son and the adventures they enjoy together even on her most challenging days. And that's not all! This warrior is actually participating in a clinical trial for stem cell therapy. Join me as I chat it up with Julie.

Julie's Instagram: @Iamstam

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Dr. Samantha Benson joins me for the first of a three-part series. This physical therapist and soon-to-be author is from the city of Philadelphia. She is in tune with the needs of the MS community as she specializes in patients with Multiple Sclerosis. 

Join us as she outlines some specific strategies to support newly diagnosed MS Warriors. 

Dr. Benson's Instagram: @rehabforyourbrain

Dr. Benson's Website: www.brainhabpt.com

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Dr. Gretchen Part 3: When you have Multiple Sclerosis, balance takes on so many more meanings. Dr. Gretchen Hawley explores how making a few small adjustments may make a big difference with balance & alignment.

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Ashley Ratcliff, the author of Jesus Year, shares her journey as a newly diagnosed MS patient. This compelling story chronicles the ups and downs of Ashley's first year as an autoimmune warrior & how she leaned on God to get her through.

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For people with Multiple Sclerosis getting tired is no joke. It is not the regular type of tiredness that most people feel. I am talking complete exhaustion without cause. MS warriors call this fatigue. In this companion episode, Dr. Gretchen Hawley shares with us some information and tips on how to battle fatigue.

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