I'm so excited to bring you the 4th and final episode of the series of interviews from the MS Gym's Thrive Summit, previously available to members only. 

I'm even more excited that the interview is with fan favorite, and former guest, registered dietitian, Ahna Crum.  Ahna, who's certified in Integrative and Functional Medical Nutrition, will be completing her masters in Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine by the end of this year. As juicy as her credentials sound, her previous series on MS and diets are even juicier, and I don't even think she knows this, but they still hold the record for the most downloads of any episodes in MS Gym Podcast history. She's that good!

This particular 5 to Thrive interview you'll be listening to today is no less stellar and focuses on five crucial areas of importance when it comes to diet and living with MS. I had to re-listen to it today to take notes for the episode and it sucked me in all over again. Hanging on every word.

It's important to note that in this episode, there are multiple times Ahna refers to a handout that the attendees of the Thrive Summit received as part of her presentation. A link to that handout will be in the Episode Notes and I highly recommend you download it. It takes all the information that you will hear in the interview and dives even deeper into each topic. I've read the entire handout and it's really a must have.

EPISODE NOTES:

• True results come with testing and individualization

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5 to Thrive Handout

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For today’s episode we'll join Heather at her long-term care facility in Alberta, Canada. During our time together will learn more about Heather and how she:

• Was diagnosed with MS

Looks forward to being out in beauty and nature very soon

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Global News Interview: Residents Complete Book Trilogy during COVID-19

In this episode, I'm speaking to renowned neurologist, Dr. Mitzi Joi Williams of Atlanta, Georgia, regarding the increasingly popular mode of medical communication called telemedicine. At no other time in the history of medicine has this option to communicate with our health care professionals been more important.  In addition to a behind the scenes look at telemedicine, we discuss the many advantages of this mode of communication and what we can expect in the future.  This interview is # 3 of 4 from the MS Gym's Thrive Summit, previously available only to Summit attendees. I'm excited to be able to share this exclusive info with all of you. 

EPISODE NOTES:

• What is telemedicine?

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To schedule an appointment with Dr. Mitzi:  Joi Life Wellness Group

For more information on Dr. Mitzi, visit her personal website, to book her as a speaker, purchase her books, or read her blog, at https://drmitzijoimd.com/

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Join us today as we delve into the life of one of our international MS Gym family members, all the way from Ireland.

Learn how Denise:

• Was diagnosed with MS

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Motivation Monday: If you can walk 3 steps...You can walk 30

I'm excited to share that I've been given permission to release yet another exclusive interview from last summer's Thrive Summit that was previously only available to the MS Gym membership. The topic of discussion is ANXIETY which can become a very real component of living with an unpredictable disease.

From identifying the differences between dealing with true anxiety or just being an overthinker, to the techniques and therapies used to treat anxiety, Dr. Miriam Franco breaks it all down for us in a way that makes it easier to digest. Whether you are currently dealing with anxiety or not, there's a lot to be learned in this episode.

EPISODE NOTES:

• What makes having anxiety different from being a worrier or overthinker?

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In today's episode, we chat with Annice and learn more about her own journey with MS and how:

• She was diagnosed later in life

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Motivation Monday - ALL OR SOMETHING

In this week's episode, I'll be sharing my interview with neurologist, Dr. Bianca Weinstock-Guttman. She's a professor of Neurology at Buffalo University, where her expertise regarding the Epstein Barr Virus (EBV) and her collaborative research as to how EBV relates to MS is extensive and impressive.

This interview was originally recorded as part of The MS Gym's 2020 virtual Thrive Summit, which I had the honor of hosting last summer. While the rest of the world was on lockdown, we were reaching out to experts to share their knowledge in the fields of Anxiety, Telemedicine, Diet, and in this case, the EBV/MS connection.

EPISODE NOTES:

• Elements that contribute to EBV being a trigger to MS

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Dr. Bianca Weinstock-Guttman

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Join us as we delve into Trish's story and learn more about:

• Her rare neurological diagnosis

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Motivation Monday - Chemistry, Butterflies & A Rock

In this episode, I'm joined by my MS Gym Podcast co-host, Jodi Feltham. 

We're going to be chatting about what happens when you become addicted to your MS. That's right. When your MS consumes your thoughts and your discomfort becomes your comfort zone.

EPISODE NOTES:

• Getting stuck in the MS loop

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Join me today as we here from Jenny Angus and her journey with MS and learn how she processed through issues of:

• Misdiagnosis

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