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Welcome to My MS Podcast! I'm Alene Brennan, your host and fellow MS sister. On this podcast I'll be sharing with you my personal experience living with this unpredictable and invisible disease, along with my professional experience as a Nutrition Coach specializing in Multiple Sclerosis.
This podcast is an invitation to elevate your life with MS – to start thriving with MS. If you still want to dream big, pursue your passions, or simply find peace with your diagnosis - this is for you. Here, you'll find tools, conversations, and a community dedicated to helping you to reclaim your body, mind, and life from Multiple Sclerosis.
Tune in every Monday, Wednesday and Friday and be sure to hit that subscribe button so you never miss an episode.
This podcast is an invitation to elevate your life with MS – to start thriving with MS. If you still want to dream big, pursue your passions, or simply find peace with your diagnosis - this is for you. Here, you'll find tools, conversations, and a community dedicated to helping you to reclaim your body, mind, and life from Multiple Sclerosis.
Tune in every Monday, Wednesday and Friday and be sure to hit that subscribe button so you never miss an episode.
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Thanksgiving is the biggest food holiday of the year… And if you're living with MS, it can bring a lot more pressure than joy. You might be stressing over what to eat… Or maybe you've already decided to throw in the towel and "just get back on track in January." But what if there's a better way? In this episode, we're ditching the food rules and the guilt. I'll walk you through a simple, grace-filled plan that helps you support your body, protect your energy, and still enjoy your favorite parts of the meal. No shame. No restriction. Just real-life tips that work with your MS... not against it. Let's make this the year you feel good during and after Thanksgiving dinner. 👉 Want the full transcript + show notes (including links and resources mentioned in this episode)? Read it here: alenebrennan.com/blog
Are you already exhausted… and the holidays haven't even started yet? If you're living with MS, you know this isn't just "a busy time of year," it's a minefield of energy drains, flare triggers, and invisible pressure to do it all. Between holiday prep, family expectations, and symptom management, MS fatigue can go from manageable to meltdown mode fast. But here's the shift: you don't need to do more this season - you need to protect what matters most. Let's do it together on today's episode. 👉 Want the full transcript + show notes (including links and resources mentioned in this episode)? Read it here: alenebrennan.com/blog
Do you actually trust yourself to make the right decisions to manage your MS? Or are you stuck in a loop - pressured by your doctor, overwhelmed by research, and inspired but also intimidated by everyone crushing it on social media? It's enough to make you freeze… scared to move an inch in case you get it wrong. In this episode, we're talking about what it really means to make confident health decisions—not because you have it all figured out, but because you're finally learning to trust yourself more than the noise around you. If you've ever felt like you're standing in your own way… this one's for you. 👉 Want the full transcript + show notes (including links and resources mentioned in this episode)? Read it here: alenebrennan.com/blog
So, it's my birthday - 46 trips around the sun. In this episode, I'm sharing 3 questions that completely changed how I see my time, my health, and my life. But these aren't just my reflections, they're questions you can ask yourself today to change everything too. 👉 Want the full transcript + show notes (including links and resources mentioned in this episode)? Read it here: alenebrennan.com/blog
Your brain is tricking you. It's showing you failure on repeat, and you are believing it. You skipped your workout, you didn't eat the salad, you crashed on the couch instead of folding the laundry, and that voice in your head says, see, you can't do this. But here's the truth. It's not that you're failing. It's your brain has a filter that's stuck on failure, and once you learn how to flip it. Everything changes. And before we get started, I wanna invite you to something special. Living with MS can feel overwhelming, but one habit can shift everything. That's what I'll show you inside my free webinar, how to help Slow MS progression, starting with just one habit. 👉 Want the full transcript + show notes (including links and resources mentioned in this episode)? Read it here: alenebrennan.com/blog
What if I told you MS has a clock inside your body right now... and it's ticking whether you pay attention or not? I know that sounds dramatic, but here's the truth: this clock isn't about aging gracefully or getting wrinkles. It's about your immune system quietly changing in ways that can make MS harder to manage if you wait too long. Today we're unpacking the MS Biological Clock: what it is, why it matters, and most importantly, what you can do about it starting now. 👉 Want the full transcript + show notes (including links and resources mentioned in this episode)? Read it here: alenebrennan.com/blog
What if this was the first year you actually had the energy to enjoy the holidays, not just survive them? The dinners, the parties, even Christmas morning. Today, I'm going to show you how a simple fall fresh start can change the way you feel heading into the busiest season of the year. 👉 Want the full transcript + show notes (including links and resources mentioned in this episode)? Read it here: alenebrennan.com/blog
If you've ever thought, "My family needs me, I don't have time to rest," you're not alone. Most women with MS are carrying the double weight of managing their health and caring for others. But what happens when your body simply can't keep up? This episode of My MS Podcast is all about finding ways to care for your family without sacrificing your health. Are you the one everyone leans on—the mom, the daughter, the wife, the caregiver—and you're trying to do it all living with MS? You're still carrying all the weight, but suddenly your own body needs care too. In today's episode, we're talking about what happens when caregivers get MS, and how to keep your battery charged so you don't burn out." In this episode of My MS Podcast, I'm not giving you clichés or generic advice that never factors in what it's truly like to live with ms… I'm talking about the real-life pressure of being a caregiver with MS, and how to protect your health in ways that actually work when life doesn't let up. 👉 Want the full transcript + show notes (including links and resources mentioned in this episode)? Read it here: alenebrennan.com/blog
Traveling with MS doesn't have to mean falling off track with your diet. In this episode, I'm sharing real-life MS diet travel tips from my 10-day Hawaii vacation. You'll hear: What I packed for a long travel day (including a 12 hour plane ride!) The grocery staples that I got on my first day in Hawaii How I created an easy meal routine so I wasn't making a thousand food decisions a day The wins that came with eating at luaus, Waikiki restaurants and a food truck on North Shore This isn't about being perfect on vacation, it's about consistency, enjoying the moment, and feeling good in your body while still living life. 👉 Want the full transcript + show notes (including links and resources mentioned in this episode)? Read it here: alenebrennan.com/blog
Ever have a day where your MS symptoms flare up and your mind immediately starts scanning for what you did wrong? Did I eat something? Forget my supplements? Push too hard? Been there… more times than I can count. In this episode, I'm sharing the real, raw truth about how easy it is to fall into the guilt spiral… especially when you're doing everything "right." I'll share how this pattern started way before my MS diagnosis and how I'm learning to give myself more grace on the hard days. Whether your symptoms make perfect sense or come out of nowhere, this conversation will help you stop beating yourself up and start supporting your body with compassion. 👉 Want the full transcript + show notes (including links and resources mentioned in this episode)? Read it here: alenebrennan.com/blog
If you're the one who always got it done... The one who stayed up late, woke up early, didn't need help, didn't ask for it... The one who wore the heels and pushed through—no matter what— Then I know how hard it is to slow down. Not just because of MS, but because it feels like you're losing a part of who you are. I've been there. And in this episode, I'm not telling you to just "let the laundry pile up." I'm talking about what it really means to stop living in burnout mode— Not because you've given up... but because you finally know it's not sustainable. Let's talk about what it looks like to give yourself permission to rest—without feeling like you're failing the person you used to be.
Feel like nothing's changing no matter how hard you try? Before you give up, listen to this. In this episode, we talk about the quiet kind of healing—the kind that starts beneath the surface. You'll learn what's actually happening in your body when you start changing your habits, even if you don't see results yet. Because just because you can't feel it, doesn't mean it's not working.
Feel like nothing's changing no matter how hard you try? Before you give up, listen to this. In this episode, we talk about the quiet kind of healing—the kind that starts beneath the surface. You'll learn what's actually happening in your body when you start changing your habits, even if you don't see results yet. Because just because you can't feel it, doesn't mean it's not working.
Feel like you have to justify your healing to everyone around you? This episode is your permission slip to stop explaining. Inspired by Mel Robbins' "Let Them," we explore what it looks like to release the pressure to be understood and redirect that energy toward your healing. Because you don't need approval to rest, say no, or eat differently—you need peace. And this episode helps you reclaim it.
Healing from MS can feel like a full-time job—but it doesn't always have to feel heavy. Sometimes what we need most is a little joy, a little play, and a reminder that fun is still allowed in the healing process. In this episode, I'm sharing five simple ways to bring lightness back into your routine—no pressure, no perfection. Just small, doable shifts that help you feel more like yourself again.
If you've ever felt exhausted trying to "do it all right"—the nine cups, the supplements, the meal prep, the perfection—this episode is for you. Wahls Protocol burnout is real, and it doesn't mean you're failing. It means you're doing too much, too fast, and likely without enough support. In this episode, I'm sharing 6 practical, grace-filled ways to recover from Wahls Protocol burnout and bring your healing back to a place that feels doable—and even enjoyable—again.
When you're living with MS, it's a whole different kind of strength to get through the day sometimes. And it's not the "power through it" strength we used to rely on before diagnosis—or the kind the world keeps praising with its obsession with productivity and hustle. That kind of pressure? It just doesn't work here. And no—it's not about lowering your expectations or settling for a less-than life. It's about creating space for your body to heal in a way that gives you more of what you want—more energy, more peace, more capacity to enjoy the people and moments that matter most. I'm talking about what strength actually looks like with MS, and why doing less might just be the bravest thing you can do. If you've ever felt like you're not doing enough, I made this for you. Because the goal isn't to do less. It's to live better. And that starts with healing habits that work with your body—not against it.
Do you wake up exhausted, wondering how you'll make it through the day? In this episode, I'm sharing 7 simple, game-changing tricks to boost energy and tackle MS fatigue so you can get back to feeling like you again.
"Just one more piece," you tell yourself, reaching for another candy. Sound familiar? This Halloween, I'm unwrapping the truth about sugar cravings and MS. But here's a sweet surprise – this isn't an episode that'll leave you feeling depressed and deprived with lectures about how awful sugar is. No "power through your cravings, or else..." here! I know firsthand just how overwhelming sugar cravings can be – especially when living with MS. But managing them doesn't have to feel like a losing battle. In this episode, I'm answering your top 10 questions about sugar cravings. We'll explore why they hit so hard, how to handle them without feeling deprived, and simple, MS-friendly tricks to keep those cravings in check. You'll walk away knowing how to enjoy Halloween treats and feel good doing it. Get ready to satisfy your sweet tooth without derailing your health goals. Let's make this season a treat, not a trick!
Ever felt a new MS symptom and wondered, 'Is this the start of something bigger?' This summer, I faced my first MS scare since 2016, and it led me straight to the ER for a 2-hour MRI at 1:30 a.m. I'm taking you behind the scenes of what it's really like to navigate an MS pseudo flare. Tune in to hear how I balanced fear, frustration, and advocacy while juggling the realities of living with MS. If you've ever questioned your symptoms or felt dismissed by doctors, this episode is for you!
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