Today's Interview is an Encore Episode originally aired in October of 21  with Brittany Quiroz - A Hot MS - MS Influencer - 

Brittany is a Singer - Songwriter,  Motivational Speaker and Cancer Previvor

In Britany's own words - 

Being diagnosed with a neurological disability at the age of 30 is enough to make anyone climb into a hole, curl up and start burying yourself alive. The initial reaction of shock, fear, grief overwhelms us and we are left frozen. Unsure of where we go next. Just saying “it’s a lot to take in” doesn’t even begin to cover the extensive impact this moment has on your life.

You are thrown against a wall of reality with emotions that contradict one another almost leaving you in a state of sudden whiplash. So what is your next move? For Brittany Quiroz now known as “A Hot MS” it was a “fight or flight, do or die” moment, as she says in her lyrics via her motivational music. 

Having grown up as a Singer-Songwriter Quiroz knew that music would always be a part of her life. Writing music alongside her co-writer and mother Kristen Spath for over 15 years, the message she was meant to convey now was more clear than ever. To motivate. To empower. To strengthen. Quiroz now “A Hot MS” has used her diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis to impact the lives of other warriors fighting through chronic illness. She is now sharing her story to widen the lens of perception. 

Mentioned in Interview:
IG: #previvor

Ways to get in contact with Brittany:

IG: @ahotms
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brittanyquiroz6119
Website: https://ahotms.com/ 

You can find Kathy Chester at
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If you’ve ever felt exhausted by having to explain what MS (or any chronic health condition) is, you’re going to love meeting Dr. Meghan Beier. She’s a psychologist at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine who specializes in MS. Her passion for improving care led her to create Find Empathy, which provides continuing education for mental health professionals on how best to serve patients who live with life-altering illnesses. The aim is to educate therapists about psychological difficulties that are specific to a variety of chronic illnesses, including MS.

In this conversation, we talk about what neurological psychology is, how health conditions and medical symptoms can have psychological impact, how fitness has proven benefits for cognition, and discuss how telemedicine isn’t going away anytime soon!

Dr. Beier has dedicated her professional life to helping our community. The wealth of knowledge she has, and her compassionate nature, means I can’t wait to have her on the podcast again. 

Links and resources:

Listen to the Find Empathy Podcast

Visit Find Empathy

Connect with Find Empathy on LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter 

Visit The Many Brains Project

Visit PsyPact

Visit the National MS Society’s Navigator program

Visit the American Psychological Association

You can find Kathy Chester at

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Instagram - @msmoveitorloseit @disruptfitnessgy

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 Today's Encore Interview (originally aired in Oct. 2021) is with Mike Stafford _ New Blogger, Author and MS Patient

Mike is a fellow MS Warrior and recently started a new Blog which depicts his positive views regarding his MS journey.  While Mike might be new to blogging and an up and comer as an MS Influencer, Kathy has found inspiration in Mike's Blog and felt you would appreciate it as well.  Please to to Mike's Blob and Enjoy this short but sweet episode.

Ways to Reach Mike Stafford:

 [email protected] 
Website: https://mymshelp.blogspot.com/
IG: @defeating_ms_my_way 

You can find Kathy Chester at
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My guest today is Dr Rudrani Banik. Dr. Banik is internationally known for her expertise in ophthalmic and neuro-ophthalmic care. She manages a wide spectrum of conditions affecting vision, as well as the complex connections between the eye and brain. 

What first got me interested was how she combines traditional medical and surgical treatments of the eye with nutritional and lifestyle approaches for a more integrated approach to vision and brain health. In this fascinating chat, we talk about what happens during an ophthalmological exam, the most common neurological eye symptoms, the effects of the pandemic on the eye health of people with chronic conditions, the importance of diet and lifestyle, and lots more!

Do you have a Neuro Ophthalmologist on your care team?

Links and resources:

Visit Rudrani Banik, MD 

Connect with Rudrani on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube 

Check out the products that we mentioned: TrueDark and Iris Tech 

You can find Kathy Chester at

[email protected] 

[email protected] 

Instagram - @msmoveitorloseit @disruptfitnessgym

Previnex - Use the same clinically effective supplements that promote longevity, performance and everyday health as Kathy does.

https://www.previnex.com/ 

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Today is a special episode, marking one year of the Move It Or Lose It podcast! As well as thanking a few people who've helped along the way, I also introduce a short season of some of the most popular episodes of the past 12 months.

A huge thank you goes to you for joining me on this journey - thank you so much for listening!

You can find Kathy Chester at
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We've been talking a lot recently about depression, cognition, and Multiple Sclerosis. It makes sense that, as MS can affect the brain, it's probably going to change what's going on up there. But it's still a relatively recent idea that physical changes to the brain are going to affect the way we feel, how we think, and how we interact with others. 

My guest today is Dr. Anthony Feinstein, Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Toronto and a neuropsychiatrist. His research and clinical work focuses on people with multiple sclerosis, traumatic brain injury, and Conversion Disorder. He's also the author of the book,  Mind, Mood, and Memory: The Neurobehavioral Consequences of Multiple Sclerosis.

In this interview, we talk about how he became interested in working with people with MS, how changes to the brain can worsen cognitive issues and levels of depression, CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) as a means to manage the way we think and behave, and what patents can do to maintain their brain health.

I always say, Move It Or Lose It - but in this case, it could be Use It Or Lose It. And Dr. Feinstein gives us examples of things we can do to keep our brains healthy.

Links and resources:

Connect with Dr. Anthony Feinstein at the Sunnybrook Research Institute and University of Toronto
Buy Mind, Mood, and Memory: The Neurobehavioral Consequences of Multiple Sclerosis by Dr. Feinstein

You can find Kathy Chester at
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[email protected] 

Instagram - @msmoveitorloseit @disruptfitnessgym

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Dr. Aviva Gaskill is another example of something which I didn't know existed until a short while ago. Dr. Gaskill is a Clinical Psychologist who specializes in treating MS patients. Not only that, she is a designated Partner in MS Care for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.

Dr. Gaskill's interest lies in the convergence of medical issues and psychology. So in this interview we talk about Depression, Anxiety, Insomnia, and Sexual Issues as they relate to MS. 

Links and resources:

Visit Aviva Gaskill
Visit PsyPact

You can find Kathy Chester at
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Pelvic floor dysfunction is something that many people with MS (both men and women) will experience. But not everyone is comfortable talking about it. Luckily, my guest today LOVES talking about this important issue!

Erin Glace PT, MSPT, PRPC is a physical therapist who specializes in pelvic health. She has over 25 years of experience treating women with pelvic floor problems and has lectured locally and internationally on physical therapy care for pelvic health. 

In this conversation, we talk about how the practice of treating pelvic floor dysfunction has evolved, my own experiences of seeking help for this issue, and how a really good assessment can lead to the correct treatment for different types of incontinence. We also talk about the book that Erin wrote with our mutual friend Kathy Reagan Young, "Bowel and Bladder Issues In Multiple Sclerosis by Two Pee Brains With Potty Mouths Talking Shit About MS"!

Erin is all about opening up the conversation about this issue. As she says in our chat, "We don't need any more shame in this world."

Links and resources:

Erin Glace at Urology of Virginia
Erin's @mommycarept Instagram profile
Get the ebook that Erin co-wrote with Kathy Reagan Young: Bowel and Bladder Issues In Multiple Sclerosis by Two Pee Brains With Potty Mouths Talking Shit About MS

You can find Kathy Chester at
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Yet again I’m gathering some of my favorite women from the MS world to share our stories and experiences with you. This month I’m joined by Folake Taylor, Jen Phegely, Julie Stamm, Tamara Kahn, and Jamie aka LoveWarriorHugs.

This time around is slightly different as Dr. Megan Beier led a discussion about anxiety and mental health. We talk about neuroplasticity and cognitive decline, and various ways we can keep our brains active.  We also talk about (physical and mental) decluttering and planning as a way to be easier on ourselves and enable us to deal with our lives!

DISCLAIMER

The information contained in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare providers with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment.

Links and resources:

Connect with my guests: Jen Phegley, Julie Stamm, Folake Taylor, Jamie and Tamara Kahn

Visit PsyPact
Try Wordle
Visit Find Empathy
Visit BrainHQ
Visit Woebot

You can find Kathy Chester at:
[email protected]
[email protected]
Instagram - @msmoveitorloseit @disruptfitnessgym

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Dr. Folake Taylor is an internal medicine physician by training and practiced in the outpatient landscape in this capacity for 15 years, and in her last 7 years in post, she began to increasingly infuse holistic wellness into her practice. Now she is moving into the holistic wellness space as the MS Educator, based on her experience and success in living with Primary Progressive MS.

That’s right - she’s an MD who has Primary Progressive MS.

We have a lot to talk about, including her diagnostic journey and exploration of holistic wellness (which actually predates her diagnosis), the cognitive issues which led her to stop working, biological dentistry, her belief that conventional western medicine is sick-care not healthcare, and so much more! 

Links and resources:

Visit Folake Taylor, MD
Connect with Dr. Taylor on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram
Visit The International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT) 

You can find Kathy Chester at
[email protected]
[email protected]
Instagram - @msmoveitorloseit @disruptfitnessgym

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