Thriving Over Surviving

Dr. Samantha Benson joins me for the final episode of our three-part series. The physical therapist and soon-to-be author 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:

www.brainhabpt.com

@thrivingoversurvivingpodcast

Website: www.thrivingoversurvivingpodcast.com

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

Dr. Samantha Benson joins me for the second time in a three-part series. This physical therapist and 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

Julie Stamm 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 about her relationship with her son and the adventures they enjoy together even on her most challenging days. She is also in a stem cell trial! Join me as I chat it up with Julie.

Julie's Instagram: @Iamstam

TOS Instagram: @thrivingoversurvivingpodcast

TOS Website: www.thrivingoversurvivingpodcast.com

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.

Dr. Benson's Instagram @rehabforyour brain

Dr. Bension's website www.brainhabpt.com

Instagram: @thrivingoversurvivingpodcast

Website: www.thrivingoversurvivingpodcast.com

From Tragedy to Triumph, How September 11 Impacted the Journey of This MS Warrior. Kerri lost her brother, fireman Michael Kiefer, tragically on 9/11. However, she uses the strength of his memory to battle her multiple sclerosis and live her best life.

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

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.

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 shares with us some information and tips on how to battle fatigue.

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.