The MSing Link

Neuroplasticity is the KEY to people with MS actually improving their walking, balance, strength, and more! But, did you know that it is proven that doing cardio BEFORE your MS specific exercises primes your brain for neuroplasticity? Tune in today as I share with you details, as well as some of my favorite way to do cardio without causing your legs to become fatigued!

Live Exercise Class Information: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/livezoomclass

Additional Resources: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/insider

Reach out to Me: [email protected] 

Website: www.MSingLink.com

Social: 

★ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mswellness

★ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctor.gretchen

★ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/doctorgretchenhawley?sub_confirmation=1

→ Game Changers Course: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/GameChangersCourse

→ Total Core Program: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/TotalCoreProgram

→ The MSing Link: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/TheMSingLink

Shelby Harris, PsyD, DBSM is a clinical psychologist and sleep specialist in private practice in NY. She is board certified in Behavioral Sleep Medicine and treats a wide variety of sleep, anxiety and depression issues using evidence-based, non-medication treatments.

On today’s episode, we talk about how to treat insomnia without medication, where to find a sleep specialist near you, and Shelby’s number one tip that you can start doing TODAY to improve your sleep.

Dr. Shelby Harris is a clinical psychologist and sleep specialist in private practice in NY. She is board certified in Behavioral Sleep Medicine and treats a wide variety of sleep, anxiety and depression issues using evidence-based, non-medication treatments. She created a self-help book, The Women’s Guide to Overcoming Insomnia in 2019 as a way to help people who were unable to see her in her clinic. Dr. Harris has been an invited columnist for the New York Times and is frequently quoted in the media, including the New Yorker & Washington Post. She has appeared on the Today Show, Good Morning America and CBS Mornings.

Connect with Dr. Shelby:

Website: www.drshelbyharris.com 

Book: The Women’s Guide to Overcoming Insomnia - available on Amazon

Mentioned Apps: CBTI Coach (Apple) , CBTI Coach (Android) , Sleepio (Android)

Additional Resources: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/insider

Reach out to Me: [email protected] 

Website: www.MSingLink.com

Social: 

★ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mswellness

★ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctor.gretchen

★ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/doctorgretchenhawley?sub_confirmation=1

→ Game Changers Course: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/GameChangersCourse

→ Total Core Program: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/TotalCoreProgram

→ The MSing Link: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/TheMSingLink

Robert K Shin, MD, FANA, FAAN, is a graduate of Yale University and received his medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. He completed a neurology residency and fellowships in neuro-ophthalmology and multiple sclerosis at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania.

Dr. Shin is currently Professor of Neurology at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital and Director of the Georgetown Multiple Sclerosis and Neuroimmunology Center. Dr. Shin has a special interest in health disparities in multiple sclerosis (MS) as well as visual problems associated with MS and other demyelinating disorders, including neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD).

On today’s episode, we talk about vision changes in MS and the differences between MS and some of it’s common look-alike diseases, like NMOSD.

https://neurology.georgetown.edu/mscenter/

Additional Resources: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/insider

Reach out to Me: [email protected] 

Website: www.MSingLink.com

Social: 

★ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mswellness

★ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctor.gretchen

★ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/doctorgretchenhawley?sub_confirmation=1

→ Game Changers Course: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/GameChangersCourse

→ Total Core Program: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/TotalCoreProgram

→ The MSing Link: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/TheMSingLink

Join me today as I answer 2 questions about neuroplasticity that have been popular lately. 1. How long does it take neuroplasticity to kick in? And 2. How long will the results last? These questions have been a frequent topic in my email inbox lately, and what better way to answer them in detail than by creating this episode! I hope you enjoy it, and are able to takeaway valuable information.

Additional Resources: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/insider

Reach out to Me: [email protected] 

Website: www.MSingLink.com

Social: 

★ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mswellness

★ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctor.gretchen

★ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/doctorgretchenhawley?sub_confirmation=1

→ Game Changers Course: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/GameChangersCourse

→ Total Core Program: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/TotalCoreProgram

→ The MSing Link: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/TheMSingLink

Join me today as I sit down with Siobhan! Siobhan is a member of The MSing Link who actually does NOT have multiple sclerosis, but rather a rare condition that is often misdiagnosed as MS! Today, she shares with us how she came about her diagnosis, and how the program has helped her go from using AFO's to help with her foot drop to now no longer needing an AFO, or stimulation device to aid her! 

Connect with Chronic Con: https://www.thechroniconcommunity.com 

Additional Resources: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/insider

Reach out to Me: [email protected] 

Website: www.MSingLink.com

Social: 

★ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mswellness

★ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctor.gretchen

★ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/doctorgretchenhawley?sub_confirmation=1

→ Game Changers Course: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/GameChangersCourse

→ Total Core Program: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/TotalCoreProgram

→ The MSing Link: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/TheMSingLink

Dr. Terry Wahls is conducting a study and she wants you guys to know about it so you can participate or, at the very least, stay up to date with what’s happening! The study is comparing the Modified Paleolithic Diet  ((elimination of gluten, dairy, and eggs)), the Ketogenic diet, and usual diet with information about the USDA Dietary Guidelines for Americans. She’s looking to determine whether these diets improve quality of life and reduce fatigue.

She talks to us about the study, what to expect, and how to participate! She also shares some of her best tips for starting a new diet and how long you should stay consistent for before trying something new!

Dr. Terry Wahls is an Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner and a clinical professor of medicine at the University of Iowa where she conducts clinical trials in the setting of Multiple Sclerosis.  In 2018 she was awarded the Institute for Functional Medicine’s Linus Pauling Award for her contributions in research, clinical care and patient advocacy. She is the author of The Wahls Protocol: A Radical New Way to Treat All Chronic Autoimmune Conditions Using Paleo Principles, and the cookbook, The Wahls Protocol Cooking for Life. Pick up a one-page handout for the Wahls™ Diet at https://terrywahls.com/diet/

Wahls Research 

https://terrywahls.com/research/

Wahls Research Lab  - to learn about current clinical research studies that Dr.  Wahls is conducting 

https://wahls.lab.uiowa.edu/

Social Media Links 

https://www.facebook.com/TerryWahls/

https://www.instagram.com/drterrywahls/

https://twitter.com/terrywahls

https://youtube.com/c/terrywahlsmd

Defying All Odds Movie  - a documentary about Dr. Wahls' healing journey and research 

http://defyingalloddsmovie.com/

Virtual Seminar 

https://terrywahls.com/seminar/

Autoimmune Intervention Mastery Program (online course for consumer) 

https://terrywahls.com/aim/

Radical Health Upgrade 

https://terrywahls.com/radicalhealthupgrade/

Wahls Research Papers

https://terrywahls.com/researchpapers/

Learn more about the study here

https://wahls.lab.uiowa.edu/join-study

Screen to see if you are eligible for Efficacy of Diet on Quality of Life in Multiple Sclerosis Study

https://redcap.icts.uiowa.edu/redcap/surveys/?s=JX73EYRJNPF9MHRR

A screening survey for eligibility to participate in this study is available here: https://redcap.icts.uiowa.edu/redcap/surveys/?s=JX73EYRJNPF9MHRR 

Additional Resources: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/insider

Reach out to Me: [email protected] 

Website: www.MSingLink.com

Social: 

★ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mswellness

★ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctor.gretchen

★ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/doctorgretchenhawley?sub_confirmation=1

→ Game Changers Course: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/GameChangersCourse

→ Total Core Program: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/TotalCoreProgram

→ The MSing Link: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/TheMSingLink

 Two question I hear a lot from my social media followers are, "What are some locations that I can exercise in my home?" as well as, "What are some positions I can do exercises in on high fatigue days?" So, today I am going to answer these questions for you! Tune in as I review 7 different positions in which you can exercise, and several positions around your own home where you can get exercise in!

 Additional Resources: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/insider

Reach out to Me: [email protected] 

Website: www.MSingLink.com

Social: 

★ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mswellness

★ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctor.gretchen

★ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/doctorgretchenhawley?sub_confirmation=1

→ Game Changers Course: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/GameChangersCourse

→ Total Core Program: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/TotalCoreProgram

→ The MSing Link: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/TheMSingLink

Dr. Duane Scotti, DPT, PhD, OCS is a running physical therapist, run coach, host of the Healthy Runner podcast, and founding owner of SPARK Physical Therapy. Dr. Duane has been a leader in the rehab and running community for over 18 years.  He is passionate about helping runners feel strong and confident so they can stay healthy and become a lifelong injury free runner! 

With that said… we all know that MS symptoms can often prevent or reduce running (and exercise in general). On today’s episode, we talk about specific exercises runners should do, steps to improving your running distance, and what shoewear might be best for you!

You’re going to learn a TON and there’s lots of resources in the show notes, too!

How To Start Running: A Guide to Running for Beginners: https://sparkyourtraining.com/running-for-beginners/ 

 SPARK Blueprint:  5 Tips To Run Stronger & Healthier

https://learn.sparkhealthyrunner.com/blueprint

 Connect with Dr. Duane:

Additional Resources: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/insider

Reach out to Me: [email protected] 

Website: www.MSingLink.com

Social: 

★ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mswellness

★ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctor.gretchen

★ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/doctorgretchenhawley?sub_confirmation=1

→ Game Changers Course: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/GameChangersCourse

→ Total Core Program: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/TotalCoreProgram

→ The MSing Link: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/TheMSingLink

Natalie Allen is a mental health counselor at the masters level. Natalie feels her purpose is to help people feel good and accept who they are – the good and not so good. 

On today’s episode, we talk about cognitive behavioral therapy as an approach to help our mind, body, and soul feel more rejuvenated and give us more control back. We also talk about setting boundaries and different approaches to counseling and therapy.

Get in touch with Natalie:

Email: [email protected]

Phone number: Text - (857) 362-8070

Additional Resources: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/insider

Reach out to Me: [email protected] 

Website: www.MSingLink.com

Social: 

★ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mswellness

★ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctor.gretchen

★ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/doctorgretchenhawley?sub_confirmation=1

→ Game Changers Course: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/GameChangersCourse

→ Total Core Program: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/TotalCoreProgram

→ The MSing Link: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/TheMSingLink 

 Join me today as we welcome back Caitlin Hebb! Today, we chat about how music therapy can actually be an excellent tool to improve your goals with walking, strength, balance, and more!

 Caitlin Hebb is the Clinical Operations Manager for MedRhythms Inc. She graduated from Berklee College of Music with a degree in Music Therapy, and received her fellowship in Neurologic Music Therapy from The Academy for Neurologic Music Therapy. Caitlin is also the Internship Director for MedRhythms, Inc. at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital where she primarily works with patients on the traumatic brain injury, stroke, and spinal cord units. She is passionate about education and advocacy, and has spoken at several regional and national conferences. Caitlin also serves on the board of The New England Region of The American Music Therapy Association as the Interprofessional Collaborative Resources Representative.

Website: https://www.medrhythmstherapy.com 

Email:  [email protected] 

Additional Resources: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/insider

Reach out to Me: [email protected] 

Website: www.MSingLink.com

Social: 

★ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mswellness

★ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctor.gretchen

★ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/doctorgretchenhawley?sub_confirmation=1

→ Game Changers Course: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/GameChangersCourse

→ Total Core Program: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/TotalCoreProgram

→ The MSing Link: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/TheMSingLink