In this episode, we'll chat with Dr. Susan Payrovi about an upcoming learning opportunity for members of the MS community: The 12-Day Detox Challenge. Dr. Susan will share with us the components of a truly health-changing detox program, and why it's so important for those of us living with MS to understand how toxin exposures impact our MS. In addition to learning about the Detox Challenge course, Dr. Susan will also share important information about an upcoming FREE webinar. Listen in! www.TRUEmedicineMS.com for more info & to sign up!

In this episode, we will talk about the key to a life well-lived. We will discuss the importance of celebrations, and the many surprising yet simple lessons we can learn about life - and how to live it! - from the punctuation keys on our keyboards. Then, we'll take a deeper look at the dash in particular - and I'll share a bit of Linda Ellis & Mac Anderson's beautiful book: The Dash - Making A Difference with Your Life. Take a listen - it may just change your life like it did mine!

In this episode we'll discuss the controversial evidence linking Lyme with MS (and other related neurologic and autoimmune conditions). We'll learn about Borrelia, which is the pathogen carried by deer ticks that causes Lyme disease and look at the similarities between the Lyme and MS patient experience. We'll also examine the diagnosis & treatment process, evidence of the EBV connection, as well as the research currently occurring around the world to find solutions and better understand the complexity of Lyme and similar vector-borne illnesses that we may encounter in the future.

In this episode, we explore Deep Listening as a helpful practice in finding our way to a state of calm and overall wellness. We'll talk about the importance of embracing vulnerability in the healing process as well as other tried and true ways to find calm through thought hygiene and other useful strategies.

In this episode, we'll look at the latest research regarding the conditions required for humans to develop autoimmunity over time: genetic predisposition, gut membrane permeability, and environmental triggers. We'll talk about the most common MS symptoms that occur during the prodromal phase before MS manifests and the exciting research currently being done in this area. We'll also spend time along the way reflecting upon our own personal pathway to MS to look for clues to illuminate our personal pathway to healing. Take a listen!

In this episode, we'll learn about the annual holiday known as Random Acts of Kindness Day and explore the research regarding the many health benefits that we can achieve from engaging in random (or deliberate!) acts of kindness. In this episode, I will also share a comprehensive list of ideas to help us ALL find ways that resonate with us to help us put more kindness out into the world for everyone's benefit. Please join me in my commitment to seek more ways to engage in acts of kindness to make our world a better place for us all.

In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Susan Payrovi as she prepares to officially launch her TRUE medicine MS virtual MS health education program & support community next month. In this episode she will share her insights regarding what healing means for someone living with MS, as well as the main programmatic features and user experience of the TRUE medicine MS program as participants Gather to Learn and Heal. Want to learn more, sign up to participate in the upcoming cohort, or obtain free helpful healing tools from Dr. Susan? Or visit their store to purchase DR vetted personal health products at a discount while also helping to support programmatic scholarships? Visit www.TRUEmedicineMS.com for more information.

In this episode, we'll talk about the research that supports creating neuroplastic changes in our brains through journaling. Through journaling, we can make biological, psychological, and behavioral mindset shifts. I'll also share an upcoming opportunity for you to join me this year to explore a variety of journaling prompts I've compiled to see how they can create neuroplastic shifts in your life to positively impact your mental and physical health. You can find the 4 shared prompts in this episode on our Patreon page for your convenience: www.patreon.com/MSFlock

In this episode, we'll focus on harnessing hope and optimism as a wellness tool. We will look at the ways an optimistic view can support better physical and mental health, investigate our own personal position on the spectrum of optimism & pessimism, and learn 3 tried and true ways to build more optimism into our lives. We'll also learn about the darker side of optimism, including unrealized hope, hopium, and toxic positivity.

In this episode, we'll prepare for 2022 by learning about the history of New Year's Resolutions. We'll also learn why typical New Year's Resolutions are so difficult for most of us to achieve - and explore a different approach that yields much better results! Give yourself a gift by listening in: we'll reflect on 2021 and leave ready to develop your personal intention for 2022.