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I’m thrilled to share this interview with Thomas, the inspiring force behind LiftingWithMS. Despite living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) along with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis Thomas shows that real strength isn’t defined by circumstances, but by mindset, grit, and perseverance. 

In our conversation, Thomas opens up about:

What daily life looks like when you’re dealing with MS and chronic conditions
His fitness journey why he turned to weightlifting and how training has helped both body and mind  
The mental and emotional challenges of chronic illness and how he finds motivation, resilience, and hope even on rough days
Why he’s committed to sharing his story: to break stigma, inspire others living with MS, and show that limitations don’t have to define you

Whether you’ve faced chronic illness, mental health challenges, or just want motivation to keep pushing toward your goals Thomas’s story is a powerful reminder: strength goes beyond physical ability.

If this interview resonates with you, don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to help share Thomas’s message with more people. And if you know someone who could use a boost of hope pass it on 

Contact Thomas - https://linktr.ee/Liftingwithms?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=53e44319-1eb5-4acf-8d89-f1ae3a8cb074

Contact Mary - https://www.fearlesswithmarytibbetts.ca/

Join MS Nation Community Foundation  - https://www.msnationcommunity.ca/

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In today’s episode of Living Real Life with MS, I sit down with the incredible Ashley Graves to talk honestly about what life with Multiple Sclerosis looks like in 2025  the real, messy, empowered, day-to-day version.

We dive into how MS has changed over the years, the treatment options available now, and why it’s so important to choose the path that works best for you. What helps one person may not help another and that’s okay. MS is not one-size-fits-all, and neither is the way we take care of ourselves.

Ashley shares her lived experience, her perspective on navigating symptoms and support, and the freedom that comes from owning your own MS journey. This is a real conversation between two people living it  no fluff, no pretending.

If you’re looking for community, support, and honest conversations about MS, you’re in the right place. MS Nation Community Foundation
We are a grassroots nonprofit based in Alberta focused on real-life support for people living with MS.

Our programs include:
MS Coffee Connection – monthly meetups for connection, conversation, and community
Self-care & wellness education
Support for caregivers and families
Advocacy, resources, and community events

Connect With Us

MS Nation Community Foundation:

Instagram:@ms_nation_community

Email: [email protected]

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In this episode of Fearless with Mary, I sit down with Stacey Vanthuyne to dive into the six pillars of life that lead to emotional freedom and fulfillment: relationships, spirituality, money, lifestyle, health, and identity.

Stacey shares her personal experiences with burnout and what it really takes to move from exhaustion to empowerment. Together, we explore the importance of setting boundaries, practicing self-care, and shifting your mindset when ego and self-worth get in the way.

 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

The six pillars of life that create emotional freedom
Why burnout happens when we prioritize others’ opinions over our own needs
How small, consistent changes create lasting growth
The power of self-awareness and habit change
Practical strategies to strengthen self-care and boundaries
How ego and self-worth issues can block personal development
The role of gratitude, affirmations, and mindset in creating change
Why community support is essential for resilience and growth
The importance of delayed gratification in achieving long-term goals

 Key Takeaways:

You have to level up your identity.
“I thought I was lazy.”
“We are good. We are whole.”
Life has different chapters, and burnout doesn’t have to define yours.

This conversation is filled with practical strategies and empowering insights to help you take responsibility for your happiness, strengthen your mindset, and build a life that fuels you instead of drains you.

If you’ve ever felt stuck in burnout or disconnected from yourself, this episode will remind you that change is possible — one choice at a time.

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In this episode, I’m joined by Katanya Timinsky — TEDx speaker, international photographer, and Creative & Content Specialist at Business in Edmonton Magazine — for a powerful conversation on resilience, reinvention, and reclaiming your life on your own terms.

We dive into the stories of women and children in Ukraine and the quiet strength they show amidst unimaginable challenges — but we also talk about Katanya’s personal journey of resilience. She opens up about leaving the Jehovah’s Witness church when she was younger, the loss of community that came with that decision, and what it took to rebuild her life from the ground up.

This episode is an honest, inspiring look at what it means to create a life that’s yours — even when the road to get there is anything but easy.

If you’ve ever had to start over, navigate uncertainty, or find yourself after feeling lost — this conversation is for you.

Follow Katanya at: linkedin.com/in/katanya-timinsky

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In this episode of Fearless with Mary, I sit down with the vibrant and visionary Brianna Greenspan—a resilience mindset strategist, speaker, kindness facilitator, and chronic illness entrepreneur.

Brianna has spent years helping others reframe their mindset and reclaim their joy while living with chronic illness. She’s the voice behind The Book of Questions: Living with Chronic Illness—a powerful and reflective guide designed to help those navigating life with invisible conditions build deeper self-awareness and empowerment through inquiry.

We talk about:

What resilience actually looks like when you’re living with chronic illness
The questions that can change everything
Cultivating mindset shifts without bypassing reality
Why kindness (to self and others) is radical healing

Whether you’re newly diagnosed, years into your journey, or supporting someone with a chronic condition—this conversation will move you.


📘 Brianna’s Info:

Instagram: @wellnessbri1111

Linktree: https://linktr.ee/wellnessBri

Connect with Me (Mary Tibbetts):

Podcast, coaching, and chronic illness support: https://www.fearlesswithmarytibbetts.ca

Instagram: @fearlesswithmary

Linktree: https://linktr.ee/fearlesswithmary

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In this powerful episode, I sit down with Patrycia Rzechowka—motivational speaker, stroke survivor, MS Canada Ambassador, and the subject of the MS documentary “MSed With the Wrong Girl.”

We talk about it ALL:

• Getting diagnosed with MS as a young woman

• Navigating pregnancy and motherhood with MS

• How she’s using her story to educate and inspire others

• Advocacy through the MS Bike and MS Walk

• What it’s like being featured in a documentary about life with MS

Patrycia is proof that you can live boldly and intentionally—even with a diagnosis that tries to say otherwise.

💥 Support her MS Bike fundraising page + more here:

https://linktr.ee/rzechowka

Follow Patrycia:

Instagram: @rzechowka

MS Documentary: @fightingthroughthefogdoc

MS Canada: @mscanadaofficial

🌿 Connect with me (Mary Tibbetts):

Website: https://www.fearlesswithmarytibbetts.ca

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fearlesswithmary

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@fearlesswithmary

Podcast: Fearless with Mary on Apple & Spotify

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marytibbetts

If you’re living with MS or love someone who is, this one’s for you.

Hit subscribe, share this episode, and leave a comment below — we want to hear your story too.


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In this episode of Fearless with Mary, I sit down with Paige (@MSfighter101) for a brutally honest conversation about some of the hottest (and most controversial) topics in the MS community right now.

We tackle:

• The rising trend of parasite cleanses being promoted as a so-called “cure” for MS
• Why these parasite theories can be dangerous and misleading for people with multiple sclerosis
• The problem with toxic positivity in chronic illness spaces
• What real MS advocacy and support actually looks like

If you’ve been seeing endless content online about parasite cleanses, miracle cures, or dismissive positivity, this episode is for you. We cut through the noise with real talk, lived experience, and a whole lot of honesty.

Connect with Paige (@MSfighter101):

Linktree: https://linktr.ee/msfighter101

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@msfighter101?_t=ZM-8wsd6pJgAxJ&_r=1

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Website: https://www.fearlesswithmarytibbetts.ca/

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/fearless-with-mary/id1698240232

YouTube: https://youtube.com/@fearlesswithmary

Don’t forget to subscribe, like, and drop your thoughts in the comments! New episodes weekly on MS, chronic illness, wellness, and real conversations that actually matter.

#ParasiteCleanse #MSCure #MultipleSclerosis #MSParasiteTheory #ToxicPositivity #ChronicIllness #MSAwareness #InvisibleIllness #MSfighter101 #FearlessWithMary #AutoimmuneDisease #Podcast

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This week on Fearless with Mary, we’re talking about something that impacts every woman — menopause.

And trust me, it’s more than hot flashes.

I’m joined by the incredible Jesse Schewchuk, aka Ms. Jesse Muse — a multi-award-winning TV producer, bestselling author, keynote speaker, and the powerhouse behind The Menopause Mission, a nonprofit changing the conversation around menopause through advocacy, education, and real community support.

Jesse is on a mission to bring menopause out of the shadows and into the spotlight. In this episode, we unpack:

Why menopause still feels like a taboo topic
The emotional and physical shifts women aren’t warned about
How workplaces can better support women going through menopause
What Jesse learned from producing Making the M-Word Mainstream, her TELUS Optik documentary series
Practical ways to advocate for yourself and others during this transition

Whether you’re in it, approaching it, or know someone who is — this episode is packed with truth, tools, and validation you won’t want to miss.

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🔗 All links in bio or at: https://www.fearlesswithmarytibbetts.ca

Connect with Jesse:

→ IG: @msjessemuse

→ Website: www.themenopausemission.org

→ Book: Redefining Menopause – Link

→ Modern Muse Media: modernmusemedia.ca

Follow me for more honest convos about health, resilience, and what it means to live fearlessly:

→ IG: @fearlesswithmary

→ YouTube: Fearless with Mary

→ Website: www.fearlesswithmarytibbetts.ca

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#menopause #perimenopause #invisibleillness #womenshealth #fearlesswithmary #burnoutrecovery #menopauseeducation #midlifewomen #hormonalhealth #themenopausemission #msjessemuse #makingthemwordmainstream

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This week on Fearless with Mary, I sit down with the incredible Kiki True—MS warrior, health coach, and mindset powerhouse—for a soulful conversation on healing, forgiveness, and taking your power back while living with MS or chronic illness.

We explore:

• What Ho‘oponopono actually is (and how to say it!)
• Why mindset matters more than ever with chronic illness
• How to start shifting emotional blocks and reclaim your energy

This episode is juicy, weird, and wildly healing in all the best ways.

Where to find Kiki:

• Website: kikitruecoaching.com
• Free masterclass: Register here
• Instagram: @kikitruecoaching
• Facebook: Kiki True Coaching
• YouTube: Kiki True

Subscribe to the podcast + my YouTube channel so you don’t miss this one!

Listen on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you like to walk, watch, or just vibe.

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What if your MRI could become a masterpiece?

In this episode, I’m joined by artist and MS advocate Lindsey Joy Holcomb, founder of Colors of MS. Lindsey shares how her multiple sclerosis diagnosis led her to turn brain scans into bold, emotional artwork — helping others with chronic illness feel seen.

We dive into:

• Lindsey’s MS diagnosis and creative process

• How she uses art to reclaim her story

• Why hustle culture is toxic (and how it contributes to burnout + illness)

• The power of rest, self-trust, and slowing down to heal

If you’ve ever felt like you had to earn your rest or push through pain to prove your worth, this conversation is for you.

Guest Info:

Follow Lindsey on Instagram: @lindseyjoyholcomb

Visit: https://linktr.ee/lindseyjoyholcomb

Let’s connect:

Website: https://www.fearlesswithmarytibbetts.ca

Instagram: @fearlesswithmary

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