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Life with MS: Navigating Health and Chronic Illness with Nicole Pedra


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Keeping a positive outlook, even when things are tough, is much easier said than done. But our attitude, along with our diet, can make all the difference in how you feel when living with chronic illness.

Nicole Pedra, a Chronic Illness Survivor and Health Advocate, gets vulnerable about her personal experience living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Nicole has been through a lot with chronic illness, but she's learned some great lessons. She shares how important it is to stay positive and take care of yourself, especially with what you eat. She emphasizes the role of diet in promoting overall health, advocating for a balanced approach that nourishes both the body and the mind. Her inspiring story reminds us to keep looking for the good, even in hard times.

In this episode, Nicole talks with Jen about maintaining positivity and healthy living despite health challenges, the importance of diet and holistic approaches in managing chronic conditions, and insights for listeners seeking inspiration and resilience. 


Key Takeaways

  • [01:15] - How chronic illnesses have impacted Nicole’s life.
  • [02:49] - What went through Nicole’s mind when she was diagnosed.
  • [05:31] - Why healthy eating wasn’t linked to Nicole’s diagnosis.
  • [07:58] - How Multiple Sclerosis differs from other diagnoses and its symptoms.
  • [12:00] - How to find gluten-free products, and ingredients Nicole avoids.
  • [23:53] - The cost and the importance of eating organic.
  • [27:44] - Nicole’s advice to people going through illnesses similar to hers.

  • Quotes

    [03:32] - “I asked her if God was mad at me and if I was being punished because I didn’t understand why this could happen to someone so young.” ~ Nicole Pedra

    [22:17] - “It makes me so angry when I see an influencer in the chronic illness industry share how to make magic brownies that have all his crap in it.” ~ Nicole Pedra

    [28:26] - “You can’t control what the disease is going to do, but you need to figure out a way to be happy.” ~ Nicole Pedra


    Links 

    • Nicole on Instagram
    • Nicole on LinkedIn
    • The Rise of Plant-Based Butter with Lauren Montgomery 
    • Lovebird Cereal
    • General Mills
    • Yoplait Yogurt
    • Plentiful Kitchen
    • AWG Bakery
    • Base Culture Breads
    • Sprouted Power
    • Trader Joe’s
    • Carbonaut
    • Banza
    • Miracle Noodle
    • Copellos Pasta
    • Monty’s Plant-Based
    • Outback Steakhouse
    • Quaker Oats
    • Oatly
    • Starbucks 

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