Corey Mitchell, diagnosed with MS, is the founder of The Corey Mitchell Multiple Sclerosis Foundation. His mission is to support other people with MS when they arrive home following diagnosis. 

The motto of the foundation is...For a dog fears nothing, that's why we take a bite out of MS. Corey lives by this as he will not give up and is working hard every day to get back on his own two feet again. 

Instagram: @the_cmmsfoundation

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Sofia provides dance lessons for people with disabilities including those of us with MS. Remember Julie Stamn from Episode 17? She was the one who introduced me to The Dancer Movement where Sofia designs all the classes. I love finding new outlets to get support from. Best is that the classes are in person and through online video services. Let's chat it up with Sofia. 

www.thedancermovement.com

@sofiablasco97

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Alexandria was a science teacher and a realtor. Typical MS overachiever. One day she completely lost her ability to walk, speak, and see. How does she go from this to being on point shoes? So glad I was able to talk with this thriver! Join me as I chat it up with Alex. 

Instagram: @alexandriagem007

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Dr. Banik's last visit with us in this trilogy on eye health. In this episode, she reveals her five pillars to ensure we are taking proper care of our eyes. No optic neuritis here! Thank goodness. Hopefully, by following these tips, I will never get it. 

Dr. Roni Banik

Instagram: @dr.ronibanik

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On this episode, I chat it up with Lizzie who lives in Yosemite National Park. She takes full advantage of her surroundings. She is even training for an Iron Man. 

Lissette Galarza

@msironman

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Dr, Roni Banik joins the thriving group for part two in her series on the eye. This time she is sharing with us about how nutrition impacts how our eyes function. Join me as I chat it up with Dr. Banik. 

Dr. Banik

www.rudranibanikmd.com

Instagram: @dr.ranibanik

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Canadian Ardra Shephard has shared her unfiltered life in her blog www.trippingonair.com for six years. This self-proclaimed Rollator Supermodel is breaking stereotypes and voicing her truth about the realities of her autoimmune disease. Join me as I chat it up with Ardra.

#babeswithmobilityaids

Instagram: @ms_trippingonair

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Dr. Rani Banik is an integrative neuro-ophthalmologist. She focuses on both western and holistic medicine. She joins me for the first of three episodes focusing on brain and eye health. In this episode, Dr. Banik shares her insights about Optic Neuritis; causes, triggers, and how to prevent future occurrences. 

More about Dr. Banik: Her practice promotes an integrative approach to vision and brain health that incorporates nutrition botanicals supplements and lifestyle modification, along with traditional western medical therapies.

Instagram: @dr.ranibanik

Facebook Groups: Eye on Migrain & EnVision Health

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When Karen Marshall was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, although it was difficult to accept, she was not surprised as several people in her family also suffer from MS including her mother. Karen realized her lifestyle needed an adjustment. As she began to make some changes Karen wanted to learn more about how diet and lifestyle contributed to her overall wellbeing and she went back to school to study nutrition. Karen lives a Paleo lifestyle and she would love to help you on your journey too.

You can find Karen at: www.connectthedotstowellness.com 

Karen's Instagram: @connectthedotstowellness

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Dr. Samantha Benson joins me for the final episode of our three-part series. The physical therapist and soon-to-be author is in specializes in patients with MS. She also knows the importance of tracking your own health. 

1. know your muscle groups

2. fatigability

3. glutes, squats, and burpees, oh my!

Dr. Benson's Instagram: @rahabforyourbrain

Dr. Benson's website: www.brainhabpt.com

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