Finding Adventure and Healing with First Descents MS Programs – Episode 70 – Transcript

Have you ever noticed how it feels to breathe in the fresh air when you step outside? Or how your soul is ignited by an adrenaline rush? The great outdoors offer serene escapes and exciting adventures that can bring healing to the mind, body, and spirit. In episode #70 , learn about First Descents, an amazing nonprofit and partner of Can Do MS that delivers outdoor adventure programs to young adults with MS and other illnesses. Our guests are First Descents Vice President of Programs Mackenzie McGrath and program participant Tiffany-Ashton Gatsby. Hear their inspiring stories and learn how experiences like white-water kayaking can bring about the peer support, empowerment, and self-discovery that truly leads to healing.

Learn more about First Descents:

MS Programs: Check out their 2022 MS Programs, and stay tuned for even more MS Programs in 2023!

Programs Application: Submit a Programs Application today to receive updates on upcoming programs and sign up for an adventure when the time is right!

Contact First Descents: Email [email protected] to learn more!

Mindful Moments: Week 24 – Episode 69 – Transcript

I share from self, not self-image. Tap into the power of this mantra with Megan Weigel, Nurse Practitioner and MS-Certified Nurse, and discover a mindful moment for yourself.

Mindful Moments: Week 23 – Episode 68 – Transcript

Grace is not an excuse, it’s an invitation. Tap into the power of this mantra with Megan Weigel, Nurse Practitioner and MS-Certified Nurse, and discover a mindful moment for yourself.

Mindful Moments: Week 22 – Episode 67 – Transcript

I can start conversations that matter. Tap into the power of this mantra with Megan Weigel, Nurse Practitioner and MS-Certified Nurse, and discover a mindful moment for yourself.

Mindful Moments: Week 21 – Episode 66 – Transcript

I am a part of the bigger picture. Tap into the power of this mantra with Megan Weigel, Nurse Practitioner and MS-Certified Nurse, and discover a mindful moment for yourself.

Research Update: Epstein-Barr Virus and MS – Episode 65 – Transcript

Join Dr. Rosalind Kalb as she interviews Dr. Alberto Ascherio, Professor of Epidemiology and Nutrition at the Harvard School of Public Health. Alberto is a lead researcher on the correlation between Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) and Multiple Sclerosis. In this podcast, we’ll seek to answer questions like – what are the implications for someone who already has MS? Does EBV play a role in the ongoing MS disease process? How close are we to an EBV vaccine? And what does this mean for future generations? Learn answers to these quesitons and more during our fascinating conversation.

Mindful Moments: Week 20 – Episode 64 – Transcript

I can let in more air. Tap into the power of this mantra with Megan Weigel, Nurse Practitioner and MS-Certified Nurse, and discover a mindful moment for yourself.

Mindful Moments: Week 19 – Episode 63 – Transcript

I was created for this. Tap into the power of this mantra with Megan Weigel, Nurse Practitioner and MS-Certified Nurse, and discover a mindful moment for yourself.

Mindful Moments: Week 18 – Episode 62 – Transcript

I release my grip. Tap into the power of this mantra with Megan Weigel, Nurse Practitioner and MS-Certified Nurse, and discover a mindful moment for yourself.

Mindful Moments: Week 17 – Episode 61 – Transcript

I am in good company. Tap into the power of this mantra with Megan Weigel, Nurse Practitioner and MS-Certified Nurse, and discover a mindful moment for yourself.