The MSing Link

ALYSON STONER (she/they)

Author of Mind Body Pride and Mind Body Movement

Co-Founder & CEO of Movement Genius

Co-Developer Body Language and REconnection

Alyson Stoner is a multi-hyphenate artist, published author, global speaker, and founder of Movement Genius. Alyson has presented and led programming for the United Nations, World Economic Forum, World Health Organization, Al Gore’s 24-Hours of Reality, and many more reputable platforms. She's also collaborated with TED, Chopra Institute, Women in Green and beyond. 

During her childhood years, Alyson performed in 200+ films, TV shows, and tours, including Disney Channel's "Camp Rock" & "Phineas & Ferb" and film franchises "Step Up" & "Cheaper by the Dozen." She remains active in the voiceover world and can be heard in “The Incredibles 2,” and many other films.

Her mission is to elevate others to live purposefully while creating a better world for everyone.

**On today’s episode, Alyson talks to us about her journey with mental health and explains several methods to release tension in our bodies leading to having a clearer mind & more positive outlook. She gives her best tips for getting in tune with your emotions and feeling better mentally & physically.**

Find Movement Genius:

★ Instagram & TikTok - @movementgenius

★ Website - https://www.movementgenius.com

Find Alyson's Ebook - Mind Body Movement

★ https://www.alysonstoner.com/mindbodybook

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

I don't know about you, but when I actually buckle down and do my skin care routine I feel like the rest of my day is completed with more intention. And that feels great! However, when first looking into creating a routine it was completely overwhelming! There are so many products out there, as well as many brands to choose from. So, for today's episode I sit down with guest Emily Bruce! She shares some amazing insight to brands, creating a routine, and overall skin health. 

Emily Bruce is a Licensed Esthetician and Masters Level Social Worker based in Denver, CO. Emily currently works as a Full-Time Medical Social Worker and also owns and operates her own esthetics business. Commonly referred to as “the Skin Therapist” Emily supports people in all walks-of-life to achieve healthy skin from the inside out. When she is not in skin studio or the medical clinic, you can find Emily curled up watching Bravo or reading Brenee Brown’s newest self-help book.

Instagram: @The_eclectic_esthetician

Website: emilybruceesthetician.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

Today's episode is something a bit different, but also one I am excited to be making for you! Many clients and social media followers have been asking for an update on wedding planning, and now that we are just about 5 months away there is plenty to update you all on. It's hard to believe the time has flown so fast since we began planning! If you are married, how long did you plan for before your big day?!

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

On today’s episode, I’m interviewing Dr. Barry Singer - He is an MS Neurologist as well as director and founder of the MS Center for Innovations in Care at Missouri Baptist Medical Center.

He has been an investigator in more than 35 multiple sclerosis trials focused on new therapeutic options including remyelination.

He really knows his stuff and today, we talk about symptom management for fatigue, pain, and bladder. This episode is chock full of his best recommendations for therapies and medications. You’ll want to take notes or come  back to this episode for future reference. 

 Dr. Barry Singer is the director and founder of The MS Center for Innovations in Care at Missouri Baptist Medical Center.  He is an Associate Professor of Clinical Neurology at Washington University School of Medicine. Dr. Singer earned his undergraduate degree from Duke University and his medical degree from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons.  He completed neurology residency at New York Hospital-Cornell University and a neuroimmunology fellowship at the National Institutes of Health.  He has been an investigator in greater than 35 multiple sclerosis trials focused on new therapeutic options including remyelination.

He serves on the Board of Directors of the Multiple Sclerosis Association of America since February 2016 and has a position on its executive committee. His award-winning MS patient education website www.mslivingwell.org started in 2007 has been a valuable resource in 200 countries. Dr. Singer is the host of the MS Living Well podcast. 

Dr. Singer's Website: www.mslivingwell.org

Twitter: @drbarrysinger

MS Living Well podcast:

Apple Podcast https://apple.co/3N4DDWU 

Spotify https://spoti.fi/3tpkxTx 

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

Julie A. Stamm was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) in 2007. Following her diagnosis, Julie

made it her mission to educate, advocate, and support others battling the disease. She works

tirelessly to help lessen the burden each patient has to bear. Her efforts have given her the

opportunity to work with physicians, patients, and foundations across the Globe.

After the birth of her son in 2016, Julie shifted her focus to supporting the children of parents with a

chronic illness. Her children’s book entitled “Some Days” was created to normalize differing

abilities and amplify how each of us can thrive in spite of the challenges. The movement she has

created has changed the apologetic tone and transformed the child and parent’s experiences into

uplifting stories that highlight the patient’s resilience.

In today’s episode, we talk about her book as well as the importance of de-stigmatizing chronic illness from a young age.

Purchase Some Days: https://theexperimentpublishing.com/catalogs/fall-2021/some-days/
*You can also find this book in your local library (or request it if it’s not there)

Find Julie -

IG: @iamstamm

Email: [email protected]

Coloring Page - 

https://www.chamisakellogg.com/illustration#/books/

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

Do you pay attention to the self talk you allow in your mind each day? How many of those words are negative? If you have found yourself speaking negatively more often than positively this pep talk is for you! You deserve kind words to be spoken to you, from others, but especially from yourself. Tune in to hear the steps that can be taken to help guide us all back to a positive place!

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

My guest today is employment and disability expert Dr. Phillip Rumrill, and we're going to talk about aspects of job accommodations, & unemployment directly related to Multiple Sclerosis.

Dr. Rumrill is a nationally certified rehabilitation counselor & the director of research and training at the University of Kentucky human development institute. For many years, He served as the director for Multiple Sclerosis Employment Assistance Service, which provided vocational services & support to people living with MS across the US. Dr. Rumrill has authored and co-authored more than 150 professional journal articles, 40 book chapters, and 6 books.

★Resources mentioned during episode:

→ “Enhancing Productivity on Your Job: The Win-Win Approach to Reasonable Accommodations" - www.nmss.org

→ Rehabilitation Services Administration - Find the specific link for each state's vocational rehabilitation program & more -  https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/osers/rsa/index.html

→ The Job Accommodation Network or "JAN" through West Virginia university -https://socialwork.wvu.edu/research/the-jan-research-project

→ The US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission - www.eeoc.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

 This week Dr. Gretchen sits down with MSing Link member Jeanette! Jeanette has seen great improvements by being a part of the program, but also had some very relatable questions when it came to things such as spasticity, MS progression, and walking on uneven surfaces. Tune in to hear Dr. Gretchen answer Jeanette's questions and provide strategies on how to not only conquer situations such as uneven surfaces, but also how to see improvements! 

 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

 Have you ever wondered about High Intensity Interval Training, aka HIIT? Tune in as Dr. Gretchen shares how HIIT is an exercise style that can be good for anyone who has MS, some guidelines on how to incorporate HIIT into your routine, and even some examples exercises that can be used! 

Behind the Scenes to The MSing Link: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/BehindTheScenes 

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

This episode we are so excited to welcome back Dr. Marwa Kaisey! She will be doing a speed round of symptom management with us today! Tune in for all the knowledge. 

 Dr. Marwa Kaisey is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurology at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Her clinical practice focuses on care of people with Multiple Sclerosis and other neuroimmune conditions. She is also actively involved with trainees of all levels: Dr. Kaisey serves as the neurology site clerkship director for students from the UCLA School of Medicine, teaches the Cedars-Sinai neurology residents in both inpatient and outpatient settings, and assists with the MS fellowship. She has won multiple teaching awards including the A.B. Baker Teacher Recognition Award from the American Academy of Neurology.

Dr. Kaisey completed the UCLA neuroscience undergraduate major and served as the school’s first Muslim student body president. She went on to the Coro Public Affairs Fellowship, a leadership and public policy program focused on the city of Los Angeles, before she attended the University of Michigan Medical School. Dr. Kaisey is a board-certified neurologist; she completed neurology residency at UCLA and served as chief resident. She helped design and then was the first fellow to complete the Cedars-Sinai MS fellowship. Dr. Kaisey is active in research and has several publications on the diagnosis and misdiagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis. She works on developing novel tools to more quickly and accurately diagnose MS.

You can find her on Instagram @theMSmd and now also on YouTube.

Find Dr. Marwa Kaisey: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themsmd/?hl=en

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DrMarwaKaisey

Be the first to find out about Dr. Kaisey's new course: https://forms.gle/mAgqjxD8mAA4oawZ7

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/feature