The MSing Link

The MSing Link

By Dr. Gretchen Hawley PT, DPT, MSCSMedicineAlternative HealthHealth & FitnessEducationHow To
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The MSing Link episodes

  • 79. Resilience & Grief in MS

     A lot of things come alongside a diagnosis of MS, but typically the emotion of grief and the trait of resilience are not the things in the forefront of your mind. But, they are two very important topics. Today, I chat with Dr. Rosalind Kalb about how to acknowledge and maintain resilience in the face of MS. And also about how it is important to allow yourself the feeling of grief in certain circumstances. She also gives some great tips on how to keep moving forward through difficult times!

    Rosalind Kalb is a clinical psychologist who has worked in the MS field for 40 years – first at one of the earliest MS comprehensive care centers and then for 16 years at the National MS Society. Dr. Kalb is now a Senior Programs Consultant for Can Do Multiple Sclerosis with a special focus on cognitive and emotional wellness for people with MS and the unique needs of MS support partners. She has published books and articles about MS, with the two most recent papers being Recommendations for Cognitive Screening and Management in MS Care and Exercise & Lifestyle Physical Activity Recommendations for People with MS Throughout the Disease Course.

     

    Resources:

    • MS Navigator: https://www.nationalmssociety.org/Resources-Support/Find-Support/Ask-an-MS-Navigator
    • Can Do Multiple Sclerosis: https://www.cando-ms.org/
    • The MSing Link app (Android): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.x25e14b93419.app&hl=en_US&gl=US
    • The MSing Link app (iPhone): https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-msing-link/id1606973076
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      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

      30 min
    • 78. A Bad Habit That Might Be Stunting Your Progress

      Bad habits are something that we all can acquire in areas of our lives, and most of the time we are aware of their existence. But, this particular bad habit I'm going to chat with you about today, may be one that you don't even realize you have! However, no need to worry! Tune in to hear what this habit is, and my best 3 tips to help you kick that habit to the curb!

       

      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

      17 min
    • 77. Q&A: Cold intolerance, MS-Specific Physical Therapy, New DMT/therapies

      I am a firm believer that if one MS'er has a question, chances are high that a lot of other MS'ers have the same question, but haven't had the opportunity to ask. Today, I am joined by The MSing Link member, Charissa for a Q&A session! We chat about cold intolerance, MS-specific therapy vs. orthopedic PT, and more! 

       

      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



      38 min
    • 76. New MS Therapy: PoNS w/ Ardra Shephard

      On today’s show, I’m interviewing Ardra Shephard! Ardra is the blogger behind the award winning Tripping On Air and the host of AMI-tv's Fashion Dis. Arda had the opportunity to participate in the PoNS clinical trial in Canada. PoNS = Portable Neuromodulation Stimulator. On today’s episode, she shares what the trial was like, what benefits she’s observed (and continued to see) & also a downside to the PoNS.

       

      Follow Ardra On:

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

      Website:https://trippingonair.com/

      TV Show:https://www.ami.ca/FashionDis/episodes

      Tripping On Air, the podcast, debuts July 14th, 2022. 

       

      Clinical Trial Website: https://clinicaltrials.gov



      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

      30 min
    • 75. MS Relapse or Progression - Do's & Don'ts

      Today, I'm going to be answering a few of the most common questions I receive in regard to exercising while  having an MS relapse, progression, or pseudo flare! Be sure to tune in so that you can be best equipped with the do's & don'ts, and hopefully this will help give you some peace of mind the next time you encounter this situation! 

       

      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

      15 min
    • 74. New MS Therapies: ATA-188 and BTK inhibitors

      Dr. Brandon Beaber is a board-certified neurologist with subspecialty training in multiple sclerosis and other immunological diseases of the nervous system and spasticity.   He is also the author of "resilience in the face of multiple sclerosis" (free to anyone who wants it;  just ask him on twitter)! 

      Medical school: Drexel University college of medicine.

      Residency:  Los Angeles Medical Center.

      Fellowship: University of Southern California.  

       

      In todays episode, we talk about two new ground breaking therapies for people with progressive MS:  ATA-188 & BTK inhibitors. They’re both still in clinical trial, but they’re looking promising with ATA-188 actually showing improvement in those with progressive MS! Let’s dive in!

       

      Twitter: https://twitter.com/messages/media/1523785137397280775

      Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DrBrandonBeaber

       

      Find a clinical trial near you: clinicaltrials.gov



      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

      26 min
    • 73. Multiple Sclerosis & Chiropractic Care

      ​Join me for today's episode as I sit down and chat with Dr. Rae Smith, a chiropractor here in WNY! During this episode we chat about the many different ways a chiropractor can benefit those with MS (and others); aside from just the typical "cracking bones" that pops into your head when you hear the word chiropractor. Some of the information may actually surprise you! 

      Dr. Rae Smith graduated from New York Chiropractic College with a Doctorate of Chiropractic with multiple academic and service awards. She holds a Masters of Science in Human Anatomy and Physiology Instruction granted by NYCC with Honors. She is also an alum of State University of New York at Cortland where she received a Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology: Fitness Development and graduated magna cum laude along with other academic awards.

      Dr. Smith assists patients with health concerns and the pursuit of wellness. She has experience with a variety of patients and conditions. Dr. Smith’s involvement with the Brighton High School Speech and Debate Team, American Chiropractic Association, New York Chiropractic Association, and Rochester Young Professionals promotes the development of the community and Chiropractic profession.

      Dr. Smith has family in Minnesota and California where she enjoys traveling to visit them. She lives in Rochester with her husband, daughter and their dog.


      Website:  

      www.eastavechiro.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



      24 min
    • 72. What Does Consistency Really Mean?

      Consistency. It's a word that is discussed pretty frequently. Whether it is in reference to a workout routine, nutritional goals, professional goals, how to achieve it, how to maintain it...the list goes on. But today, I want to share with you two tips that have completely reframed my view on what consistency actually it is, and how it can actually be easy to maintain! 

       

      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

      17 min
    • 71. The Wahls Protocol & Guidelines w/ Dr. Terry Wahls

      Join me today for an exciting episode with guest Dr. Terry Wahls! Not only does she have an amazingly inspirational, personal journey with MS, but she has also created the extremely well known Wahls Protocol diet to help others among her many other professional accomplishments in the MS field. In this episode we chat about her journey, guidelines she uses for nutrition & exercise, some of her favorite food substitutes, and more!

      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/



      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

      34 min
    • 70. Progress is Possible w/ Howard S.

      MS can seem like such an isolating disease, and at times it can feel like progress is not going to happen. But, that is why I wanted to sit down with Howard S. today. His story is relatable, and proof that progress is actually possible! I hope that hearing Howard's story will give you sense of community, and positivity no matter your situation. 

       

      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

       

      28 min

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