Episode 326: A Happy Ending That Almost Wasn't with Chris Holland

Chris Holland had a successful career working as a paralegal when he was diagnosed with MS in 2004. And, while everyone reacts differently to being diagnosed with MS, no one could have predicted what happened next, as Chris lost everything battling demons he never imagined he would ever face.  But it would be a mistake betting against Chris Holland's resilience. Bouncing back, Chris decided to pursue his lifelong dream of becoming a chef. Today, Chris is a three-time Food Network Chopped champion and the owner and executive chef at Kantina, in Sparkill, New York. This week, Chris joins me to share a story with a happy ending that almost wasn't. November is National Family Caregivers Month, which seems to be the perfect time for iConquer MS to expand its community to include MS caregivers. We're sharing all the details of the newly launched iConquer MS Caregivers initiative. It's impossible to discuss caregiving without mentioning the lifelong contributions made by former First Lady Rosalynn Carter. This week, we're remembering Mrs. Carter and reflecting on her legacy. And we'll tell you how Infusion Day actually became Spa Day in Dawson City, Yukon. We have a lot to talk about! Are you ready for RealTalk MS??! This Week: Chris Holland shares his remarkable story of resilience   :22 November is National Family Caregivers Month  1:22 Remembering Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter  1:52 If you're caring for a loved one with MS, iConquer MS has set out a welcome mat  3:07 Infusion Day is now Spa Day in Dawson City, Yukon 7:13 Chris Holland talks about how he barely made it all the way back 9:34 Share this episode  28:24 Have you downloaded the free RealTalk MS app?  28:44 SHARE THIS EPISODE OF REALTALK MS Just copy this link & paste it into your text or email: https://realtalkms.com/326 ADD YOUR VOICE TO THE CONVERSATION I've always thought about the RealTalk MS podcast as a conversation. And this is your opportunity to join the conversation by sharing your feedback, questions, and suggestions for topics that we can discuss in future podcast episodes. Please shoot me an email or call the RealTalk MS Listener Hotline and share your thoughts! Email: [email protected] Phone: (310) 526-2283 And don't forget to join us in the RealTalk MS Facebook group! LINKS If your podcast app doesn't allow you to click on these links, you'll find them in the show notes in the RealTalk MS app or at www.RealTalkMS.com iConquer MS Caregivers https://iconquerms.org/caregivers PAPER: Addressing the Needs of Multiple Sclerosis Caregivers from Diagnosis Onward: The Development of a Comprehensive Caregiver Protocol https://meridian.allenpress.com/ijmsc/article/25/6/273/496788/Addressing-the-Needs-of-Multiple-Sclerosis Join the RealTalk MS Facebook Group https://facebook.com/groups/realtalkms Download the RealTalk MS App for iOS Devices https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/realtalk-ms/id1436917200 Download the RealTalk MS App for Android Deviceshttps://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=tv.wizzard.android.realtalk Give RealTalk MS a rating and review http://www.realtalkms.com/review Follow RealTalk MS on Twitter, @RealTalkMS_jon, and subscribe to our newsletter at our website, RealTalkMS.com. RealTalk MS Episode 326 Guest: Chris Holland Privacy Policy