Thriving Over Surviving Multiple Sclerosis

Thriving Over Surviving Multiple Sclerosis

By Edie SohigianAlternative HealthHealth & FitnessFitness
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Thriving Over Surviving Multiple Sclerosis episodes

  • Ep 19: Using Love to Overcome Multiple Sclerosis

    Alex was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis when he was 16 years old. He didn't have a lot of certainty in his life, but he knew he was facing a life-long battle. In college, when he met Jessie, Alex thought he had no shot with the most beautiful woman he had ever seen. A wedding and two kids later, Alex is doing things he was told he was never going to be able to do. Join me as I chat it up with Alex.

    Website: www.thrivingoversurvivingpodcast.com

    Instagram: @thrivingoversurvivingpodcast

    33 min
  • Ep 18: Getting Your Mind Right With Dr. Samantha Benson

    Dr. Samantha Benson joins me for the second time in a three-part series. This physical therapist and soon-to-be author is a sucker for Harry Potter. But more importantly, she is in tune with the needs of our community as she specializes in patients with Multiple Sclerosis.

    Join us as she shares strategies to get us in the right state of mind.

    Dr. Benson's Instagram: @rehabforyourbrain

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

    Instagram: @thrivingoversurvivingpodcast

    Website: www.thrivingoversurvivingpodcast.com

    9 min
  • Ep 17: Accepting Your Diagnosis & Thriving in Spite of it

    Julie Stamm, like most of us, has encountered many ups and downs on her journey with Multiple Sclerosis. She was told that children were not an option, so don't tell that to her son. Julie's book, Some Days, is a story that depicts her relationship with her son and the adventures they enjoy together even on her most challenging days. And that's not all! This warrior is actually participating in a clinical trial for stem cell therapy. Join me as I chat it up with Julie.

    Julie's Instagram: @Iamstam

    TOS Instagram: @thrivingoversurvivingpodcast

    TOS Website: www.thrivingoversurvivingpodcast.com

    Visit the website for more info about the show, check out the merch store, and more!

    29 min
  • Ep 16: What to Do When Newly Diagnosed with Dr. Samantha Benson

    Dr. Samantha Benson joins me for the first of a three-part series. This physical therapist and soon-to-be author is from the city of Philadelphia. She is in tune with the needs of the MS community as she specializes in patients with Multiple Sclerosis.

    Join us as she outlines some specific strategies to support newly diagnosed MS Warriors.

    Dr. Benson's Instagram: @rehabforyourbrain

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

    Instagram: @thrivingoversurvivingpodcast

    Website: www.thrivingoversurvivingpodcast.com

    13 min
  • 15 From Tragedy to Triumph, How September 11 Impacted the Journey of This MS Warrior
    Kerri lost her brother, FDNY Firefighter Michael Kiefer, on 9/11/2001. But her story does not end there. Although this was a significant loss to her family, the FDNY, and so many more, Kerri finds strength in her brother's memory and uses this to battle her multiple sclerosis.

    Contact Kerri on Instagram: @fd132ny

    Contribute to the Michael Kiefer fund: paypal.me/fdnyffmichaelkiefer

    Contact Edie:

    website: www.thrivingoversurvivingpodcast.com

    email: [email protected]

    Instagram: @thrivingoversurvivngpodcast

    34 min
  • 12 Finding Balance on MS Legs

    Dr. Gretchen Part 3: When you have Multiple Sclerosis, balance takes on so many more meanings. Dr. Gretchen Hawley explores how making a few small adjustments may make a big difference with balance & alignment.

    Instagram: @doctor.gretchen

    www.doctorgretchenhawley.com

    Instagram: @thrivingoversurvivingpodcast

    www.thrivingoversurvivingpodcast.com

    16 min
  • 11 First Year After Diagnosis

    Ashley Ratcliff, the author of Jesus Year, shares her journey as a newly diagnosed MS patient. This compelling story chronicles the ups and downs of Ashley's first year as an autoimmune warrior & how she leaned on God to get her through.

    Instagram: @ashleyadores

    Instagram: @thrivingoversurvivingpodcast.com

    www.thrivingoversurvivingpodcast.com

    42 min
  • 10 Tackling Fatigue With Multiple Sclerosis & Other Autoimmune Diseases

    For people with Multiple Sclerosis getting tired is no joke. It is not the regular type of tiredness that most people feel. I am talking complete exhaustion without cause. MS warriors call this fatigue. In this companion episode, Dr. Gretchen Hawley shares with us some information and tips on how to battle fatigue.

    Instagram: @doctor.gretchen

    www.doctorgretchenhawley.com

    Instagram: @thrivingoversurvivngpodcast

    www.thrivingoversurvivingpodcast.com

    15 min
  • 9 The Body of an MS Warrior, the Mindset of a Thriver

    Angie Gensler has battled through so much in her life, but her warrior tendencies always shine through. This Multiple Sclerosis thriver shares her story of how she has overcome obstacles to be the healthy and inspirational person she is today.

    Instagram: @angie_msstrength

    www.thrivingoversurvivingpodcast.com

    Instagram: @thrivingoversurvivingpodcast

    55 min

About Thriving Over Surviving Multiple Sclerosis

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Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an incurable autoimmune disease. Thriving Over Surviving shares the experiences of those living with MS who lean into their core values to live their best lives. Our host,…