MS.UNDERSTOOD

MS.UNDERSTOOD

by KT Sloan
How ToSelf-ImprovementAlternative Health
Season 2

EPISODE 45 - The Power of Writing as a Healing Tool - Featuring Donna

In this episode, we'll explore the power of writing as a healing tool. I'm joined by a member of our MS community, I Go From Bad To Verse author Donna S. Rubin. In this episode, Donna generously & vulnerably shares some of her powerful poetry that she's written over the course of many years. She will share how writing has helped her through challenging times in her life as someone living with MS and other health challenges, and also share how therapeutic it can be to revisit our writing over time. Donna will even share a few new pieces with us that are hot off the press!
S2 · E45
Nov 25, 2021
40:21

EPISODE 44 - Holidays or Hell-idays - Planning Ahead to Enjoy the Busy Holiday Season

Do you ever wish you could push pause on your MS challenges so that you could thoroughly enjoy an event like you did before MS came into your life? In this episode, we'll look at suggested ways for folks living with Chronic Illness to thrive during the increased hustle and bustle of the holiday season. We'll explore the top stressors of the season as well as solutions to make each just a bit more manageable this year.
S2 · E44
Nov 11, 2021
28:15

EPISODE 43 - Embracing the F Word - Flexibility

In this episode, we'll learn ways to better embrace flexibility in our lives, especially during this season of what is increased vulnerability for some of us. We'll look at what the experts suggest as far as learning to be more flexible in every aspect of our lives, especially when facing adversity, or when we've previously been unable to actualize our dreams or goals. I'll also share the ways I'm learning to embrace flexibility in my own life as someone trying to live well with MS, and share how I'm envisioning MS.UNDERSTOOD to be flexible to better meet our community's needs in 2022. Take a listen!
S2 · E43
Nov 4, 2021
42:50

EPISODE 42 - The Perfect Storm - Sinusitis and Barometric Pressure with MS

Did you know that there's a reason why many of us experience an increase of MS symptoms when the weather changes? In this episode, we'll look at sinusitis, a common condition for folks with MS, and explore how sinusitis is impacted by barometric pressure. We'll look at related research and solutions to help us better navigate changing weather.
S2 · E42
Oct 21, 2021
43:46

EPISODE 41 - A Conversation with Dr Susan Highlighting Reliable MS Health Products

In today's capitalistic world, we are inundated with advertisements for products that promise to be THE answer to improving our MS health. It's hard to know what's most important, and who to really trust, so it's not uncommon for our purchases to disappoint. Lucky for us, in this episode we are joined by Dr. Susan Payrovi. For each of the 5 main areas of MS Health, we'll look at top recommendations - and many of them are free! Take a listen!
S2 · E41
Sep 30, 2021
1:02:17

EPISODE 40 - Safe Methods To Boost Our Immunity This Fall

In this episode, we'll look at all the ways we can safely boost our immune system functionality so we're best prepared for Fall. This is especially important this year with the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic AND a predicted robust flu season. It's comforting to know there are safe ways we can better support our immune function so we can traverse the future with confidence that we are doing all we can to weather whatever we may face.
S2 · E40
Sep 15, 2021
31:20

EPISODE 39 - Knowledge Is Power - Researching Our Way To Recovery

In this episode we take a deep dive into two helpful research tools for MS that are freely available to us: Brain & Life and MS Focus. We'll take a book walk through the most recent Brain & Life issue to showcase the wide range of neurologic conditions and strategies for wellness that it covers. We'll also look briefly at the most recent issue of MS Focus which is focused on parents with MS or children whose parent/s have MS. These helpful tools can help us stay informed over time as more solutions for MS are discovered.
S2 · E39
Sep 1, 2021
29:17

EPISODE 38 - Symphony of the Cells - Essential Oil Applications To Promote Wellness

In this episode, we'll learn more about essential oils and how they can help us on our journey toward better health. Specifically, we'll learn about Boyd Truman's Symphony of the Cells essential oil protocols. These protocols are designed to help us achieve optimal health across all body systems - or we can choose one based on specific symptoms we might be experiencing. www.symphonyofthecells.com
S2 · E38
Aug 18, 2021
29:16

EPISODE 37 - Using Trauma Informed Care Principles To Maximize Our Healing Potential

In this episode, we'll learn about the 6 principles of Trauma-Informed Care and why it's such an important healing tool for all of us. We'll look at how this framework is currently impacting healthcare in a very positive way, how we can find practitioners trained in TIC, and also how we can utilize the principles of Trauma-Informed Care in our own lives to maximize our ability to heal and thrive.
S2 · E37
Jul 29, 2021
49:55

EPISODE 36 - Eek! Why Can’t I See? Understanding Optic Neuritis & MS Visual Impairment

In this episode we'll discuss everything we need to know about MS and visual impairment. We'll dive into the research, diagnosis processes, and typical treatment protocols for a variety of visual disturbances common for people with MS, including Optic Neuritis and Photophobia. We'll also cover helpful strategies and tools that exist for us to use to help us better manage our visual impairment, as well as ways to limit future damage.
S2 · E36
Jul 8, 2021
49:49
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