In this episode, I’m joined again by my twin sister, Samantha Hawley, a mindset and clarity coach, as we dive deep into the topic of performance anxiety for people living with multiple sclerosis (MS). 

We discuss the emotional and mental struggles that can come from worrying about how you walk in public and what others might be thinking. 

Samantha shares practical journaling and mindset strategies you can use before, during, and after challenging situations—helping you shift your focus away from potential judgment and toward self-compassion, confidence, and inner peace. 

If you’ve ever felt anxious about your MS symptoms being visible, this conversation is filled with actionable MS tips, exercises, and mindset tools that will empower you to manage anxiety, overcome self-doubt, and improve your quality of life with MS. 

About Samantha:

Samantha Hawley is a journaling coach who guides women through challenging transitions to help them feel hopeful and validated. She brings her personal experiences and professional insights to the conversation, providing valuable tips on how to recognize and disrupt self-sabotaging patterns.

Connect with Samantha:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samantha.s.says/

Website: https://www.samanthapenkoff.com/

Email: [email protected]

Samantha's Podcast - Journal Entries Podcast (Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/show/3mpi2ClLG6T7xtlUs274O0?si=4d353a9a4a1744e8
Journal Entries

Samantha's Podcast - Journal Entries Podcast (Apple): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/journal-entries/id1651843607

Resources mentioned in the episode:

Calm Mind Blueprint - https://www.samanthapenkoff.com/calm-mind

The MSing Link, Episode 107, Journaling to Uncover Your True Voice - Apple | Spotify

The MSing Link, Episode 219, How Self-Sabotage Is Impacting your MS (And How To Stop) With Samantha Hawley - Apple | Spotify

Additional Resources: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/insider

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