Karly Newman has been navigating the challenges of MS for the past 21 years since developing symptoms at the age of 12. Though she’s experienced setbacks in her disease process, she’s become passionate about the power of lifestyle modifications to improve her quality on life an alleviate some of the symptoms of her disease. This has meant adapting often to find joy in different forms of movement, setting boundaries, seeking to find balance among life’s many demands, and more recently seeking support from the MS community. An avid backpacker, hiker and all around outdoor enthusiast, Karly hopes to move past her recent challenges with the disease and find a new stasis. 

 

MS is an autoimmune condition which damages the nerves in the brain and spinal cord. While there are common symptoms such as fatigue, every individual’s experience with the disease is unique. If you’re interested in any of the organizations or groups mentioned during the show, or if you want to reach out, feel free to send Karly a message on Instagram at @karlyhuff. 

 

Some of the organizations mentioned:

Can Do MS: offers webinars, group and individual coaching with a range of healthcare providers at no cost 

https://www.cando-ms.org/

@candomultiplesclerosis 

National MS Society: has tons of information about various topics including research, different disease modifying therapies, etc.

 https://www.nationalmssociety.org/

@mssociety