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3 blondes 1 battle
by Nikki Reed
Positive * Encouraging * Authentic * Raw3 Blondes 1 Battle is a podcast about and for those managing multiple sclerosis. This is NOT a place to come if you are a “misery loves company” type person. We are WINNING in our battle and we will tell you what we are doing and/or have done. You can then do your own research and choose for yourself. We are NOT medical professionals. We are Navy and Army veterans, single moms, married moms and really just want to spread JOY and HOPE to you!! Whether newly diagnosed or years into it..we got you!
Episodes
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Is this MS or no?
Bobie has been going THROUGH it.. oh my.. NON ruptured aneurysm in wall of her carotid artery..hospitalized for that.. then had to get tubes in BOTH her ears.. it has been a WEEK. Is it the side effects from MS drugs? Is it unrelated? Lets chat.
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EBV is currently the leading cause of MS
Did you know in the last few years the medical world has scientifically deducted per research that there IS one leading CAUSE of multiple sclerosis?! Did you know it was Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) Did you know you can get tested and start to rid that from your body NOW? Today’s guest is Allaire...
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Optimal body DNA program
Have you ever gotten your DNA read? Yeah you can use 23andme or some other company but when you get back a bunch of genetic markers that you have NO idea what they mean, it is a WASTE of money. Well, today we are talking with Deric Lyons about the program he created that can literally highlight...
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MS = leg issues *usually
If you manage MS, the one thing MOST of us have in common are leg issues. Those issues could be fatigue or spasms or foot drop. If you really do not know what foot drop is or if you have it, come hang out with us today! We will touch on this! There IS a solution out there that your insurance may...
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2025 is finally here
We are thrilled to be in 2025! So many new lessons to learn about our bodies and how it will function better. So many new friendships and connections to be made. A new year should bring much anticipation for those who believe that NO disease HAS to hold you back! Let’s chat!
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Closing out 2024
2024 is coming to a close. Do you ever journal a recap of your year? I like calling it, 'stones of remembrances'. Where was God's grace and his faithfulness in it all? What did you pray for throughout the year? What can you be grateful for right now. Lets chat
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Find the new YOU
MS takes away. It just does. BUT it does give! You just need to find the new you. HOW is it giving you a beautiful new opportunity with your life? Lets chat.
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November catch-up
It has been a few weeks. Fall is officially upon us. MS symptoms in cooler weather are much different than warm weather but just as frustrating! Lets chat how we deal with that. Lets chat update on optimal body fitness training. We will just be brain dumping in this episode.
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Fall 2024
Hurricane. MS Attacks. What is working well and what is not. Dating life. Spouses. All the things. Lets chat!
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Weight training to beat and/or reverse MS symptoms & not your ego-Guest: David Lyons
David Lyons is a former Marine, body builder, business owner, and he manages multiple sclerosis himself. Today we are going to hear WHY he is the TOP MS TRAINER in the WORLD & how he can help you right now from anywhere. 📍 Optimal Body fitness ELITE (DNA specific...
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What you tell yourself matters
Sometimes multiple sclerosis can be scary. We get it. What everyone needs to remember is that you have more control than you think you do. Your thoughts and words are powerful. Lets discuss
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Catch up session
After being away from the pod all summer, we come back together to catch you up, help you feel NORMAL in your journey, and offer at least ONE word of wisdom😂 laughter man. You need funny in your life with Multiple Sclerosis.
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Measuring activity w/MS blood test
Did you know there is no true TEST to say 'you have multiple sclerosis.' They schedule an MRI. If they see a 'spot' or 'lesions'. If it is found in 2 different areas, you are typically diagnosed. SOME neurologists will order a spinal tap to see if they find HIGH LEVELS of PROTEIN in that spinal...
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Does MS romantically impact marriage or dating?
MS gets “blamed” for many things in one’s journey. Can it be blamed for a marriage ending or not being able to find love? We are not so sure. Join us as we chat marriage & dating on today’s episode.
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All things feet
0:0 Intro 0:42 Any health problems with the girls lately 2:30 Strange feet stuff 3:30 Reflexology 6:20 How Bobie’s health is doing 18:18 Grounding 23:30 Ivermectin update 24:05 Ending Links: ✅https://groundingofficial.com/?variant=36184981930149 ✅https://www.verywellhealth.com/reflexology-5323773...
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Dodging the winter yuck
Welcome to 2024!!! To start the New Year we come together to talk winter sickness and other entertaining topics. 💥For telehealth with a doctor who is part of the NC physicians for freedom group.. I use The Health Bar. https://ncphysiciansforfreedom.com/provider/the-health-bar/
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There’s no easy fix
With MS it can be a HUGE misconception that if you just master “X” or figure out “Y” then the journey would be easier. In this episode we will discuss how there’s no east way to figure this disease out. The problem with multiple sclerosis is no two journeys are the same b/c the cause is just...
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Useful apps to manage multiple sclerosis
All of us are on our cell phones daily. There’s certain apps and websites that all three of us find very helpful when managing ms. From meditation/yoga apps to certain apps that help you grab prescriptions for much cheaper ..we share them all on this episode!
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Newly diagnosed with MS
Have you recently heard “it’s multiple sclerosis”? If so, we have been there! All three of us. In this episode we will discuss the typical questions you may be asking yourself. What should I be feeling if I’m having an attack? What medication is the best? Should I stop exercising? These are just…
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Best practices when switching neurologists
Between the 3 of us ladies, we have moved over a dozen times. With two of us prior service military and one of us being a football coach’s wife we KNOW a thing or two on this topic! If you need some tips on this..take a listen!
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Energy enhancement system and multiple sclerosis
Teresa Benson joins us today to tell her story. In 2011 an injury started a cascade of unexpected events. She spent 7yrs of trips to neurologists, pulmonologists, endocrinologists, gastroenterologists, and cardiologist before she turned to an integrative health facility for help. She then started...
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Managing your fears of MS
Fear is certainly an emotion that you will feel at some point in your journey managing multiple sclerosis or not. It is what you DO with that emotion that will change your entire life. You can either surrender TO IT and allow fear to overcome you or you can allow yourself to feel it and then let…
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Planning for summer trips
Summer is here! Just because you manage #ms does not mean you can’t enjoy the summer. We start the show by catching you up on what’s going on in our own personal lives. We continue on in the show by sharing how we prepare for and carry out summer trips. As promised, here’s the link to 2nd annual...
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Fearing the heat with multiple sclerosis
Many of those in the #ms community FEAR the summer because of our heat 'sensitivity.' It is TRUE it exists but that should not stop you from enjoying the sun. All three of us have battled multiple sclerosis for 51 years combined. Tara 22 years, Nikki 18 years and Bobie 11 years. Today in our...
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Career day with Tara
We thought we would take the next 3 weeks sharing a bit about what we DO for a living. This week is Tara Bath. She will discuss how DoTerra has changed her life, a bit about what it is and why it’s such an important part in her fight in managing ms.
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Career day with Bobie
We thought we would take the next 3 weeks sharing a bit about what we DO for a living. This week is Bobie Linnan. She will discuss how Thrive has changed her life, a bit about what it is and why it’s such an important part in her fight in managing ms.
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Career day with Nikki
We thought we would take the next 3 weeks sharing a bit about what we DO for a living. This week is Nikki Reed. As a prior fitness instructor for over a decade and one who has been studying nutrition and supplements since her 20’s, being a certified independent health coach is right up her alley....
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Could Epstein Barr virus be the cause of MS?
Epstein-Barr virus is one of the nine known herpesviruses and one of the most common viruses found in humans. It is estimated that approximately 90% of the world´s population is infected with EBV. Infections typically occur in early childhood and are usually asymptomatic. However, when infections...
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Ozone therapy & multiple sclerosis
Ozone is THREE oxygen molecules bound together. Could this be a game changer in our journeys with multiple sclerosis? I believe it is. I also think that it’s worth spending the $$ to try and find out for yourself. This is not a new therapy in other countries (shocker!). Once again we have been…
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Could fungus & yeast be the root cause?
The Yeast Connection by Dr Crook, Multiple Sclerosis by Judy Graham and The Candida Cure by Ann Boroch/foreward by Dr Perlmutter. These three books lead me to my interest in the similarities in my MS journey and all things they speak on in book. Did you know that YEAST is not just yeast…
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5 vital things per blonde
In this episode we will take turns telling you our 5 VITAL things that have helped us through our MS journeys. Take a listen! You may just find comfort and joy in the same things!
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Myths & Truth about MS and pregnancy
“Great! Will I even be able to have KIDS now!?” Did that go through your mind after diagnosis before you had kiddos? Did that fear stop you from having kids? Most people are diagnosed with multiple sclerosis right around the time they are thinking about starting a family. Almost all medical…
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Valentines episode: MS & dating
Were you diagnosed when you were already in love and proceeded to get married and manage ms together? Were you already married and then diagnosed and it hurt your marriage? Was it part of the excuse of tearing you apart? Are you single and navigating the dating world? There’s so much to talk...
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MS & your gut biome
What has microbiome research told us about MS? To prevent MS, we need to understand what causes it. 50 years of research has taught us that genes and environment and lifestyle factors like vitamin D, smoking and infections are important, but not the whole story. Experts think the gut microbiome...
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Overcoming your diagnosis with Dan Nevins
Let’s chat about that diagnosis!! Is it the end of your life if you receive BAD news? Will you be bitter and angry? Will you obsess over your old life month after month or year after year leaving you paralyzed to move forward? OR will you choose to see this new chapter of your beautiful life as…
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Key MS supplements
Are you newly diagnosed with MS and overwhelmed with what supplements you see other people taking? Do you wonder what ACTUALLY is the most important because you have TOO many? Or are you someone who really does not KNOW what supplements do what and so have not even starting taking any? Do you…
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Coping with the cold
When it comes to managing multiple sclerosis, WEATHER can really affect us. Our gait changes, our energy is zapped by lack of sun, we stiffen and so much more. We talked about the heat last summer so now we will talk about the cold! Join us to hear how all 3 of us are affected differently and…
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Double vision & Optic Neuritis
The majority of those diagnosed with MS at some point will have one of the two eye disorders occur. They are both very different in symptoms but rather common in length of time to recover. Take a listen if it could help you or a loved one.
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Mental health w Dr. Amy Sullivan
In this episode we have Dr Amy Sullivan talk to us about her role in helping patients, spouses and family cope & deal with the life altering diagnosis of MS. She is currently a board certified health psychologist at the Mellon Center for MS at THE Cleveland Clinic.
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Beneath the Tracksuit with Robbie
Have you ever thought about writing down your thoughts? Getting it written on paper & out of your brain could help you manage your journey! Robbie, who lives in the UK, is 33 yrs old and was diagnosed with MS in 2015. Writing poetry helps him process the ups & downs of living this new challenging...
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Power behind breath work
Ever FEEL a MS symptom coming on? Do you immediately start worrying or focusing on it? Well that’s the last thing you should do. Did you know deeper, slower breathing can also let your body know to come out of fight-or-flight mode? You can literally use your breath to stop that from coming on.…
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100% VA rated. What does this mean?
📣Calling all VETERAN’s diagnosed with MS. In this episode Bobie & I are going to walk you through what it means to be 100% rated through the VA (Veteran’s Affairs). The process. The contacts. The benefits. The do’s & do not’s. We will cover it. ❌The POC we discussed: Allen Gumpenberger -...
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What is LDN (low dose naltrexone)
In this episode, we will chat about LDN (Low-Dose Naltrexone), as a potential healing tool for MS. We'll talk about how LDN impacts the body & about the many emerging studies showing how LDN can accelerate healing for MS and a growing number of ailments. Here is my fav LDN FaceBook group: 📍...
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What is energy healing?
Have you ever tried energy work? We know our body is made of different frequencies. Every cell in our body. So what IS energy work? I always think “spiritual stuff” & not God centered when I hear it. However, if our bodies are made of energy could I be wrong? What am I missing here? How can…
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Benefits & options of working from home
When it comes to managing autoimmune challenges, stress is a big factor in daily life. Working out of the home and for someone else could be a huge disadvantage in your journey. Today we will cover why working from home may be more advantageous for your healing. We will give some examples of...
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Invisible symptoms
“Oh wow, you don’t even look like you have MS” or “What? You have MS?” All 3 of us have heard this. I mean if you look so good..how come you can’t do X or Y or Z…is what we think they are saying. MS is mostly an invisible disease. Family members, co-workers, loved ones and people in general are...
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Bladder dysfunction
Let’s talk about bladder health. 80% of those managing multiple sclerosis will have some sort of bladder issues at some point of their journey. We will discuss the common bladder issues that point to bladder problems. We will talk about ways to help you manage bladder issues. Lastly we will…
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Sickness & MS
Do common colds and viruses make us more vulnerable to MS attacks? Bobie, Tara & I sure think so... Should you jump to steroid treatments or let your body heal first? Lets talk about how we manage it when it happens!
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Our walk with God
How does God impact our journey with MS? How do we include God in our daily lives? What are some tools you can use in your daily battle? Come join Tara and I as we share our walk! Some tools we talk about: 📌 The Prophetic and Healing Power of Your Words: Creating an Atmosphere for the…
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All things Ocrevus
These days it seems most are getting Ocrevus infusions twice a year. It is one of the most common MS infusion drugs on the market. Tara & Bobie have both been on this drug for years. What do they do to prepare? What do they bring with to pass the time? What’s a 4-6hr appointment look like? What…
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Positive * Encouraging * Authentic * Raw3 Blondes 1 Battle is a podcast about and for those managing multiple sclerosis. This is NOT a place to come if you are a “misery loves company” type person. We are WINNING in our battle and we will tell you what we are doing and/or have done. You can then do your own research and choose for yourself. We are NOT medical professionals. We are Navy and Army veterans, single moms, married moms and really just want to spread JOY and HOPE to you!! Whether newly diagnosed or years into it..we got you!
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Nikki Reed
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