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How You REALLY Doin'?

by Jim Fairchild

Living with multiple sclerosis sucks. But it doesn't have to keep you down. Though I'm neither doctor or researcher, I've lived with MS since 1998 and man, it's one helluva roller coaster. Join me as I talk with others about managing MS—tips to power through the most difficult times, why you gotta keep laughing to stay sane, or just sharing our day-to-day experiences. Raw, honest and no-holds barred, you'll come away with down-to-earth ideas to keep you going. Thanks for listening.

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  1. #32 - Max Dougherty and our mystical journey to healing

    Max Dougherty is many things… An astrologer, a Mystic, a transformational coach and an activator. I've been working with him now for over a year and he has been each of these things to me… And a lot more! In this conversation we talk about how spirit comes to Max, overcoming a pain pill…

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  2. #31 - Robby Blair & LaLa Deaton - LOVE-A Full Sensory Experience

    Thank you for listening to How You REALLY Doin'. My guests today are Robby Blair and LaLa Deaton. Two of my favorite people on this planet. They have created a full sensory experience around their musical album called LOVE. In this podcast, we talk about their motivation, inspiration, and all the...

  3. #29 - Kristi Locks - Breathing Beyond Trauma

    My guest today is a wonderful breathwork facilitator, and a very good friend of mine. I met Kristi Locks about a year and a half ago, and since then have gone through so much growth with her. We belong to a meditation WhatsApp group together and she donates her time and expertise once a week with...

  4. #28 - Leland Holgate Sr. - Willing the Warrior Within

    Leland introduction The breath… Is so essential for our well-being. Without it, we don't survive long at all. And yet…it's easily taken for granted. It happens automatically, we don't have to think about it. Ancient cultures knew the value of the breath, and it was revered and utilized. Today…

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  5. #27 - Robby Blair - "Time to Wake Up...the World Needs US"

    My guest is Robby Blair. I met him at a Dr Joe retreat in Cancun in December 2022. He is shifting my experience here on earth with his energy, his music and his drive. He has had a calling recently… Telling him it is "time to wake up the world needs us". Throughout his life, Robby has had…

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  6. #26 - Dr Carol McMakin - Healing with Frequency Specific Microcurrent

    My guest today is Dr. Carolyn McMakin. Since 1997 she has been a pioneer in the study of frequency specific microcurrent and how it creates resonance in the human body. She is the author of the "resonance effect - how frequency specific microcurrent is changing medicine. She also wrote the…

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  7. #25 - Jill Goux - Healing Empaths and Gaia

    Everything in this world is made of energy. Nikola Tesla, once said, if you want to find the secrets of the universe… Think in terms of energy, frequency, and vibration. This podcast is about the energy that connects us and the role it plays in our health, humanity and Mother Gaia. My guest is…

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  8. #24 - Simon Harris - Emotional Healing

    Dealing with a chronic illness, of any kind, is more than just a physical journey. It's an emotional and spiritual path as well. Mind body and spirit. My guest today is Simon Harris and he has been helping me with the emotional healing part of my path. Simon is the third member of The Freedom...

  9. #23 - Scott Sunderland and Em Hollis - Paradigm Shift to Healing

    I've been on a journey of personal transformation. A journey to rediscover how I am REALLY doin'. A paradigm shift has occurred for me and in this podcast I bring a different perspective that I hope will open some eyes and begin conversation. I've never REALLY shared my background in my podcast…

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  10. #22 - Chloe Cohen - Living in power over limitations

    How much you believe… In yourself? Can you put your feet on the ground in the morning are you focusing on your power… Or limitations? Chloe Cohen was diagnosed with relapsing remitting MS in 1998. She had a Trumatic head injury and within hours she was having tremors on her left side. She was…

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  11. #21 - Mark & Tamara Teeter - MS Vulnerability and falling in Love all over again

    Mark and Tamara Teeter are two of my favorite people. We are on the same bike team together, Team RoadKill, and Every time I see them, I feel better. Tamara is the warmest gentlest soul with the greatest laugh on earth. And Mark is a former traveling deadhead and scout master with fantastically...

  12. #20 Team Road Kill - Fighting MS with One Simple Word - GO!

    Team Road Kill is more than a MS bike team. TRK is a testament to the overall fact that people are good. Human connection and supporting the person next to you is what they are all about. Their motto is simply GO! They GO after living life fully, they GO! after bike riding and they GO! after...

  13. #19 - Carol Moiso - Fighting MS and raising grandkids

    Carol Moiso is a fighter! She was diagnosed with Primary Progressive MS in 1991 when she was 47 years old. She may be in a wheelchair to get around now but that doesn't stop her from challenging herself to swim across the Columbia river or ride 10 miles during Bike MS. She's a proud grandma with…

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  14. #18 - Andy Becker - From video games to Triathlons...an MS journey

    Andy Becker was diagnosed with relapsing remitting MS when he was 30 years old. At that time he was a pack-a-day smoker and addicted to video games. Sometimes playing 16 hours-a-day. Getting his MS news was a wake up call for Andy. He is now addicted to endurance sports and knows the true meaning...

  15. #17 - auGi - Storytelling from a SexyNurd

    auGi is how he spells his name, it's not a typo, and yes, I believe he is cool enough to not only pull off one name but spell it however he wants. auGi is a man of many talents… Dare I say a Renaissance man. He's a musician, a comedian, a graphic artist, a writer, a performer, he’s traveled the...

  16. #16 - Leslie Regan - The Steel Curtain of Positivity

    Leslie is one of those people who you meet and walk away feeling better for doing so. She radiates positive energy from her core. I am a huge believer that our mindset effects and determines the course of our disease and of course our life. When Leslie was diagnosed with Relapsing Remitting MS 4...

  17. #15 - DiscoveryCast - Coming out of the Tunnel

    Man have I discovered a lot about myself. Who I am and how that effects my MS on a daily basis. Skeletons from my past along with negative self talk have NOT been helping me be the best I can be. So I found a life coach, Angela Carey, who has helped me discover the negative pieces of me that have...

  18. #3 - Nora kb

    Yes I know #3 doesn't come after #14 but I had to take Nora's podcast down for technical reasons. Now it's back. Nora has had MS for just about a year yet she enlightens me to a new way of looking at things through her incredible sense of humor and age-defying outlook. On June 16th, 2013, at the...

  19. #14 - Andrea Kofoed pt 2 - Talkin' the Walk

    Andrea has continued to hijack my podcast to ask me questions about finding inspiration, Staying Gold and the importance of talking to others. And of course we cover Andrea's big passion, Walk MS!

  20. #13 - Andrea Kofoed pt 1 - Energy, People and Laughter

    Andrea is the Manager of Walk MS for the Oregon Chapter of the MS Society. She has so much energy that I wish I could bottle it and hand it out as a cure for MS fatigue. She is also that person who stands out in a crowd because of her laughter. Andrea doesn't have MS...she has a passion for…

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  21. #12 - Lindsey Hendershot pt. 2 - more Be You

    Lindsey shares more "Lindseyisms" on blaming MS and joking about MS...watch out if she ever gets a cane!!! Lindsey wants the world to know how important it is to love yourself and the benefits you can find. Email - [email protected] Instagram - @lindzshot Facebook - Lindsey R Hendershot

  22. #11 - Lindsey Hendershot Pt 1 - Be You

    Lindsey Hendershot lives by a motto...Be You. This creed is tattood on the palm of her hand and man does she live up to it. She talks about loving yourself and your disease becaue you need to protect the thing most important...YOU. She LOVES all of her and talks about finding the silver lining in...

  23. #10 - Ryan Thompson pt.2 - Character and Dating

    Strength comes in many forms and Ryan Thompson has one of the most important...Strength of Character. He is dealing with his MS daily while finding ways to help others with MS. This takes strength. In part 2 of our conversation we talk about Ryan's non-profit organization (Endless Pursuit)…

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  24. #9 - Ryan Thompson pt. 1 - putting a face to MS

    Ryan Thompson does a lot… he has a lot going on in his life with business and personal pursuits and he deals with MS...a lot. Besides starting a new business, getting his degree, co-leading a support group and running a nonprofit Ryan has many symptoms that his relapsing remitting MS doles out…

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  25. #8 - Luanna - Do You Ever Wake Up Feeling "crappy"?

    Luanna was diagnosed with relapsing remitting MS in 2011 when she was 37. She is a full time high school math teacher and mother of 3. Luanna is very gooid and figuring out how she is REALLY doin' and says it’s important to look at your overall picture and take stock of what you have NOW…

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  26. #7 - Lee Slaughter - Take Care of Yourself

    Lee was diagnosed with Relapsing Remitting Multiple Sclerosis in July of 2013. She is in the process of tackling the gauntlet of issues that come with an MS diagnisis and shares great insight into the how's and why's behind some of her dicisions. From keeping her career going to making huge…

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  27. Ron & Teresa Haye

    Ron & Teresa Haye inspire me. Ron was diagnosed with MS about four years ago and together with his wife Teresa is not only surviving but thriving in many ways. Ron discusses his diagnosis and what he has done to keep his body moving. They are members of Team Road Kill, an amazing group of…

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  28. #5 - Bill Victor - Personal Trainer Extraordinaire

    A year ago I was going through a MS exacerbation that was kicking my butt. I had to stop working and driving. Enter Bill Victor and a journey to getting stronger. It hasn't been easy (when is working out EVER easy...?) but with Bill's functional training help I can now make it through my day…

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  29. Discoverycast #1 - Summer & depression

    I'm your host, Jim Fairchild, and sometimes summer and anxiety go hand-in-hand for me. My MS body isn't able to do what my mind wants to do and it drives me crazy. Especially when I see people having fun and I want to join in. Come along as I chat about what I have discovered about myself. Who...

  30. #2 - Nancy

    Nancy and I talk about independence, the mud run, volunteering for the MS walk, knowing your body, asking for help, her sister's MS diagnosis, acceptance, medical marijuana and a whole lot more. Nancy was on the trial that helped get BG12 approved for the market and is proud to say she's done it.

  31. #1 - Nate Hilman

    Nate and I talk about Monkey Pride, asking for help, going to work everyday, the importance of laughter and happy thoughts. Multiple Sclerosis is different for everybody but it's always good to see how others deal with the issues MS brings on. Nate will make you think and make you laugh.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Living with multiple sclerosis sucks. But it doesn't have to keep you down. Though I'm neither doctor or researcher, I've lived with MS since 1998 and man, it's one helluva roller coaster. Join me as I talk with others about managing MS—tips to power through the most difficult times, why you gotta keep laughing to stay sane, or just sharing our day-to-day experiences. Raw, honest and no-holds barred, you'll come away with down-to-earth ideas to keep you going. Thanks for listening.

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Jim Fairchild

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Living with multiple sclerosis sucks. But it doesn't have to keep you down. Though I'm neither doctor or researcher, I've lived with MS since 1998 and man, it's one helluva roller coaster. Join me as I talk with others about managing MS—tips to power through the most difficult times, why you gotta...

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