The MSing Link

Are you ready to get stronger, more energized, and in control of your body? 

In this week’s episode, I talk to you about What is Functional exercise? How effective functional exercise is to the MS client? What is the best exercise? How to improve your body with the function you are struggling with. Lastly, How to get stronger and improve body movement? 

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In this week's episode, I will be joined by Ardra Shephard. Ardra is the influential Canadian blogger behind the award-winning Tripping On Air. She is a script consultant for the AMI television network, and her blog was the subject of a WebMD-produced documentary short. 

Ardra is a sought-after writer, consultant, speaker, and smoothie connaisseur. She has contributed to FASHION magazine, InStyle, the National MS Society’s Momentum Magazine, msconnection.org, The Mighty, healthline.com, xojane, and others. She was named one of the top MS bloggers “in the universe” by feedspot.com, and Yahoo Lifestyle reported that @ms_trippingonair is the number one chronic illness account to follow on Instagram. In 2019 Ardra was the keynote speaker at the MS Foundation of the Cayman Islands gala fundraiser, and in 2020 she spoke at the MS Societies On The Move event in Washington D.C.

With an international reach and reputation, Ardra is a leader in the MS community. She’s on a mission to change minds about what it means to live with a disability and to empower those with chronic illness to stake their place in the world.

In this week’s episode, we talk about How she adapted to life with a disability? What products have helped MS patients in their journey? The challenges and limitations in the daily activities of MS Patients. 

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Website: https://trippingonair.com/

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In this week’s episode, I talk to you about the wedding boom is here!. How do you navigate wedding planning? Making sure your wedding is easily accessible for everyone. Tips for dealing with uneven surfaces at events. Putting yourself in situations to prepare yourself. 

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Giveaway:

MS Specific Exercise Class 

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In this week’s episode, I will be joined by Mindy Eisenberg. Mindy is a Certified Yoga Therapist, Qualified Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Teacher, Certified Buteyko Breathing Instructor 

She is the Founder and Director of Yoga Moves MS, which is a nonprofit 501(c (3) dedicated to improving the quality of life for individuals with MS, Parkinson’s Disease, and neuromuscular conditions.  She is the author of Adaptive Yoga Moves Any Body and Adaptive Yoga Cards. Mindy has provided yoga therapy to individuals with mobility challenges for over fifteen years and thrives on building a strong, mighty community for her students and families.

In this week’s episode, we talk about How to grow a non-profit business in MS. Why is breathing important? The different types of breathing exercises. How to focus on your breathing to reduce fatigue and other symptoms? 

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Website: https://www.yogamovesms.org/mindy-eisenberg/

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In this week’s episode, I talk to you about the effect of temperature changes on the MS patient’s body. How does it influence body temperature? Lastly, How to handle body temperature changes, and make the cold and heat manageable? 

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In this week’s episode, I will be joined by BE Alink. BE Alink is the founder and inventor of the Alinker walking bike, which she refers to as a vehicle of change. BE's reverse design practices/philosophy lead to the Alinker, which is not built for a "body-with-a-problem" but for who we are, active and engaged. With insane tenacity, commitment, and dedication, BE has built her company into a movement of people showing up for each other. Years ago she said: "I dream of a world where the dismissed people of today, are our leaders of tomorrow", that is happening now. The Alinker company is built to create access to health, by building access to mobility, community, and healthy food.

In this week’s episode, we talk about What is the Alinker? How can the Alinker help the MS community? What does it mean to reverse your design? What is a neurofeedback loop and neuroplasticity?

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Website:https://www.thealinker.com/

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In this week’s episode, I talk to you about What is Neuroplasticity? How long does it work for you? How to improve your balance, strength, mobility, and energy through the concept of neuroplasticity? What activities will improve your MS? 

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In this week's episode, I will be joined by Mathew Embry. Mathew is an award-winning documentary filmmaker and advocate for patients with multiple sclerosis. His recent feature documentary, Living Proof, which is available globally on Amazon Primed, premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival and has sold out theatres in multiple countries. Mathew Embry was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 1995 and his documentary Living Proof is an autobiographical story demonstrating why more than 25 years after his diagnosis he is symptom-free and living an incredible life.

In this episode, we talked about What is MS Hope? The results of the MS Hope approach to others. What does the medical industry think about the role of diet on MS?  The purpose and intention of his program. What are some strategies to have a healthy and fit body? 

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Website: https://mshope.com/

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In this week’s episode, I talk to you about on How I became an MS Specialist. What are the best ways to treat your patients? What are the different types of Therapies? How to keep your certification? And lastly, How to make the life of your client easier. 

Giveaway:

MS Specific Exercise Class 

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Do you have Multiple Sclerosis and have goals of improving your mobility, energy, and motivation? On this show, you’ll learn MS-specific exercises and symptom management strategies to help you gain control over your life with MS. I also bring in other MS Experts in the healthcare industry to share their insights and advice so you’ll be armed with research-driven education. You’ll leave each episode feeling empowered and ready to take action!

Giveaway:

MS Specific Exercise Class 

Take a screenshot and share it on social media and tag me @doctor.gretchen 

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

Reach out to Me:

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