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The MSing Link — 285 episodes

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284. What Is Neuroplasticity (And Why It Matters in MS)

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283. What People with MS Wish You Knew

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282. Balance Exercises for MS: 5 Moves for Real-Life Stability

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281. The Science of Nervous System Regulation with Gina Coil

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280. BioNess, Red Light, Vibration Plates: Honest MS Reviews

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279. MS Balance Tips for Real Life

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278. What New Symptoms Really Mean in MS Rehab

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277. Your MS Questions Answered: Walking, Hip Weakness & Leg Pain

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276. Neuroplasticity for Mindset: How to Respond Differently When Life Feels Hard with Kelsea Koenreich

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275. How to Climb Stairs with MS: Exercises to Make You Stronger with Stairs

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274. Fake MS Cures on Social Media: How to Tell What’s Real vs. AI Hype

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273. Ankle Braces vs AFOs for MS: What’s the Difference?

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272. Walking Outside with MS: What Makes It Hard—and What Helps

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271. Toe Exercises for MS: Improve Balance, Foot Drop & Walking

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270. Does MS Affect Brain Aging? What the Research Shows with Dr. Kelly Rich

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269. MS Progress Tests You Can Do at Home: Walking, Strength & Balance

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268. How to Track MS Symptoms at Home: 2 Self-Assessment Questionnaires

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267. Kinesiology Tape for MS: How It Works for Spasticity, Balance & Movement with Dr. Steve Capobianco

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266. Knee Bending Exercises for MS: Strengthen Hamstrings & Release Tightness

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265. Managing MS Symptoms with Diet and Lifestyle Changes with Vickie Hadge

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264. Celebrating OUR Wins: The MSing Link Reached 33 Countries in 2025!

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263. Health Coaching for MS: Research Shows 85% Feel More Confident Managing Their Symptoms

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262. Staying Consistent with MS: Two Tips To Keep You Motivated in 2026

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261. MS and Fertility: How Hormones, Stress, and Gut Health Affect Your Ability to Conceive

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260. MS Holiday Gift Guide 2025: Gifts to Boost Comfort, Independence, and Well-Being for People with MS

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259. MS Infusion Centers: Better Experience, Lower Costs - Local Infusion Co-Founder Explains

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258. How to Build Endurance and Stamina with MS: 4 Research-Backed Strategies That Actually Work

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257. MS Home Modifications That Don't Look Medical: Accessible Design Tips for Balance, Fatigue & Safety

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256. How I Chose Calm in a Full-Plate Season (And What It Changed for Me)

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255. CAR-T Cell Therapy for MS: Clinical Trials Now Enrolling - MS Neurologist Interview

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254. My 7-Year Hashimoto's Journey: Symptoms, Testing, and What Actually Helped

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253. Should You Exercise to Muscle Failure with Multiple Sclerosis? The Research-Backed Answer

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252. Pulse Device: Vibration Therapy for MS Symptoms with Ethan Pollak

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251. Sensory Overload with MS: Why Loud Noises Send Me Over the Edge (+ What Helps)

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250. Newly Diagnosed with MS? How to Find MS Support and Connect with Other People with MS

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249. Spilling the Tea: My Interview on the Messy Podcast with Christina Applegate & Jamie-Lynn Sigler

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248. How to Process Chronic Illness Grief (When Talk Therapy Isn't Working)

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247. Why Physical Therapy Doesn't Work for MS (And What Does)

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246. MS Walking Problems? Real Results from MS‑Specific Exercises & Expert Insights

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245. Why Small MS Progress Matters More Than Big Goals (Real Examples Inside)

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244. Feel Less Stiff in the Morning With MS: 3 Quick Exercises to Wake Up Your Muscles

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243. MS Red Light Therapy for Nerve Repair & Inflammation – Chiropractor + PhD Explains

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242. How to NOT Overdo Exercise with MS: 7 Strategies by an MS Physical Therapist

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241. The Rule of 2: How to Stop Compensating and Use Your Real Strength With MS

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240. 10 Common Triggers That Worsen MS Symptoms: A Physical Therapist's Guide

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239. MS Nerve Pain and Menopause: Neurologist Dr. Boster on Mechanisms, Treatment Options and Hormone Therapy

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238. MS Conference Diaries: My Real Experience (Spoiler: I Was Sick the Whole Time!)

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237. How to Reduce Performance Anxiety with MS with Samantha Hawley

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236. MS Mobility Aid Exercises: How to Get Stronger With Your Cane, Walker or Rollator

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235. The Quiet Courage of Living with MS: Finding Strength in Everyday Challenges

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234. Why Manual Muscle Testing Could Miss Your Real Progress with MS

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233. Dr. Boster's 5 for 5 MS Management Framework: Evidence-Based Strategies to Slow Multiple Sclerosis Progression

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232. The 5 Muscle Groups Most Affected by MS: What You Need to Know for Better Mobility

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231. Hidden MS Symptoms: The Early Warning Signs Your Doctor Might Miss

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230. 3 Immediate Solutions for MS Bladder Problems That Actually Work

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229. Living with MS: Ardra Shephard on Identity, Humor, and Redefining Normal

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228. From Camera Shy to MS Specialist: My Journey from Beachbody Coach to Creating The MSing Link

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227. Walking Better with MS: The Truth About Ampyra (Dalfampridine) from a Physical Therapist

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226. Resetting Your Body's Clock: A New Approach to MS Symptom Management with Lynne Peeples

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225. MS Misdiagnosis: Common Conditions Mistaken for Multiple Sclerosis and What to Ask Your Doctor

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224. Living with MS: Understanding Body Grief and Healing Physical Loss - Interview with Jayne Mattingly

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223. MS Diagnosis Explained: 2024 McDonald Criteria Updates and What Patients Need to Know

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222. Must-Have MS Mobility Tools: A Complete Guide for Better Walking and Independence

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221. MS and Menopause: What Every Woman Needs to Know with Cherie Binns

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220. MS Foot Drop: 5 Warning Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore with Multiple Sclerosis

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219. How Self-Sabotage Is Impacting your MS (And How To Stop) With Samantha Hawley

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218. MS Exercise Modifications: 7 Physical Therapy Strategies for Better Results

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217. MS Exercise Progression: 7 Physical Therapy Strategies to Advance Your Workout

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216. MS Exercise vs. Stretching - What Your Physical Therapist Wants You to Know

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215. Adaptive Bra & Underwear For Chronic Illness w/ Liberare

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214. MS Healthcare Barriers: What Your Neurologist & Insurance Won't Tell You About SPMS (Secondary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis) & Physical Therapy

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213. MS Physical Therapy Success Stories: Beyond Walking - Core Strength, Posture & Daily Activities

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212. Transformative Exercises to Improve MS Mobility: Member Successes

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211. Pep Talk: Rediscovering Personal Growth on Your MS Journey

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210. MS Walking Tips: Essential Warm-Ups to Improve Standing After Sitting

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209. MS Travel Tips: Planning Accessible Vacations w/ Emily Foggio

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208. Early Symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis

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207. Holiday Gift Guide 2024

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206. Pep Talk: Reframing Daily Actions to Achieve Your Mobility Goals

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205. Improving Mobility and Strength with the Exoband for MS Patients

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204. How to Stay Consistent w/ Amy Behimer

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203. MS Pre-hab 101: How Pre-habilitation Can Transform Your Multiple Sclerosis Journey

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202. Multiple Sclerosis Medication Guide: When and Why to Switch MS Treatments

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201. Improving Foot Sensation in MS: Vibration Therapy and Exercises with Dr. Splichal

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200. MS Awareness at New York Fashion Week w/ Mount Sinai MS Center

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199. Cionic Neural Sleeve for MS w/ Jeremiah Robison

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198. How to Get Stronger with MS

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197. UVB Light Therapy for MS w/ Kathy Reagan Young & John MacMahon

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196. Reversing MS Damage: The Promising Potential of PIPE-307 to Regrow Myelin

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195. Healthcare Policies for MS w/ Bari Talente

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194. Weakness After Reducing MS Spasticity

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193. Managing Autoimmune Diseases Through Diet & Lifestyle w/ Dr. Rani Banik

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192. Heat Intolerance vs. Heat Dysregulation in MS

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191. Adaptive Equipment for MS to Reduce Fatigue

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190. Community Support for Young Adults with Multiple Sclerosis

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189. Exercises for MS: Wheelchair/Seated Edition

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188. Types of Stretches for MS

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187. Dementia, Cognition, and Memory Changes in MS w/ Adria Thompson

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186. Remyelination for Multiple Sclerosis

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185. Clinical Trials for Multiple Sclerosis w/ Dr. Joshua Katz, MD

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184. Lessons From My Birth Story

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183. Neuroplasticity & The Gut w/ Dr. Kim Bretz

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182. Finding a Root Cause to MS Symptoms w/ Dr. Rachel Wolfe

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181. Comparing Yourself to The Former You - A Refreshing Perspective

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180. MS Hope & Living Proof with Mathew Embry

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179. MS Spasticity vs. Muscle Tightness

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178. Smoldering MS & Disease Progression w/ Dr. Gabriel Pardo, M.D.

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177. Conserving Your Energy in MS 101

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176. Reduce Pain in Multiple Sclerosis

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175. Destigmatize Chronic Illness with Author Julie Stamm

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174. Progress is Possible w/ Jennifer M.

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173. Early Symptoms of MS & MS Prodrome w/ Dr. Barry Singer

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172. Reduce Knee Locking & Hyperextension in MS

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171. Walk Faster in Cadense Shoes with Tyler Susko

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170. Prepare for your physical therapy evaluation for MS

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169. Neubie & Electrical Stimulation for Multiple Sclerosis w/ Garret Salpeter

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168. Reduce Stress w/ These 4 Easy Mindfulness Exercises

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167. Microbiome 101: Understanding the Role of Gut Bacteria in MS w/ Dr. Lindsey Elmore

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166. How to Walk Without Touching Walls or Furniture

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165. Red Light Therapy for Multiple Sclerosis w/ Dr. Alyson Evans

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164. Analyzing Your Mobility During Chaos

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163. Managing MS Fatigue w/ Dr. Mitzi Williams MD

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162. Practical Tips to Improve Balance in MS

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161. Speech-Language Pathology for Multiple Sclerosis w/ Dr. Marissa Berrera

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160. Reducing Clonus in Multiple Sclerosis

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159. Improve Walking in MS with PoNS

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158. 5 Year Anniversary of The MSing Link Online Wellness Program

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157. How to Manage MS Spasticity w/ Dr. Barry Singer

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156. MS Holiday Gift Guide 2023 - Best Tools for MS

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155. Health Insurance & Medication Coverage w/ Marissa Shackleton

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154. Reduce Fear of Falling by Improving Proprioception in MS

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153. Red Flags That Warrant a Visit to an Eye Doctor w/ Dr. Rani Banik

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152. Neuroplasticity for non-MS Diagnoses

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151. Disability Rights & Diversity Equity w/ Prasanna Ranganathan

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150. How to Stand Up From The Floor

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149. Mind-Body Connection for MS w/ Eileen Laird

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148. Exercises to Improve Walking in MS w/ Deb L.

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147. Comprehensive Multiple Sclerosis Care w/ Dr. Gabriel Pardo, M.D.

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146. How to Transition to a Different Mobility Aid

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145. Q&A with Dr. Terry Wahls: EBV, Remyelination, & Best Tips

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144. How to Measure Progress & Stay Motivated

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143. Loss of Identity with Chronic Illness w/ Ashley Milus

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142. Knee Kissing 101: Why is It Happening & What To Do About It

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141. New Research on Primary Progressive MS w/ Dr. Bob Axtell

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140. Improved Walking in 2 Weeks w/ This Routine

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139. Neuroplasticity & Neuro Physical Therapy w/ Eliz Martin

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138. Triggers for Multiple Sclerosis

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137. Brain/Gut Connection with Dr. Kim Bretz ND

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136. Improve Your Mobility with Progressive MS w/ Susan W.

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135. Need A Wheelchair & a Rollator? Try Go Zeen w/ Dr. Petra Rose PT, DPT

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134. Racial Disparities in MS with Dr. Robert Shin

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133. 10 Types of Exercise (And Which is Best for MS)

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132. Disability Advocacy & Staying Mobile with Hayley Aspinall

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131. Reduce Inflammation & Calm Your Nervous System w/ Lisa Marcovici

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130. Disease Modifying Therapies for MS w/ Dr. Joshua Katz, MD

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129. Pool Therapy & Exercises for Multiple Sclerosis

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128. Improving Boundaries & Communication w/ Dr. Elizabeth Fedrick

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127. Progress is Possible w/ Debbie E.

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126. Treating Multiple Sclerosis with Fibroblasts w/ Dr. Hamid Khoja, Ph.D

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125. Launching into the Pages of The MSing Link

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124. Occupational Therapy Tools & Lifestyle Hacks for a Fulfilling Life

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123. Foot Drop 101

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122. The In's & Out's of Overcoming MS with Dr. Jonathan White

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121. Neurorecovery vs. Compensation

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120. Thriving with Chronic Illness w/ Nitika Chopra

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119. The #1 Mistake

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118. Spasticity Causes & Treatments w/ Dr. Mitzi Williams MD

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117. Relapse vs. Pseudo-Relapse

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116. Healing MS Symptoms Through Awareness w/ Matt Rowe

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115. MRI Results & Muscle Testing

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114. How To Create Habits & Stick To Them w/ Dr. Terry Wahls & Josh Sookman

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113. Seizing the Moment: How to Choose Your Word of the Year

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112. Prioritize Yourself, Not MS w/ Dawnmarie Deshaies

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111. How to Measure Progress At Home

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110. Speech & Language Pathology for MS w/ Pamela Miller, SLP

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109. How to Activate Your Muscles

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108. Progres is Possible with Linda

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107. Journaling to Uncover Your True Voice

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106. Fear of The Unknown? Try This!

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105. 2022 MS Holiday Gift Guide - Gifts to Help with Mobility, Sensation, Stress Relief, & More!

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104. Improve Brain Performance w/ Trent McEntire

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103. Sexual Dysfunction with Dr. Carina Siracusa

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102. Exercise Guidelines & MS

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101. Microbiome and Gut Bacteria with Dr. Kim Bretz ND

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100. Yoga is for Everyone

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99. Increase Neuroplasticity through Cardio Exercise

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98. Insomnia & Sleep Tips for MS w/ Dr. Shelby Harris

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97. Vision Changes in MS w/ Dr. Bob Shin

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96. Neuroplasticity: How Long Does It Take?

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95. Progress is Possible with MSing Link Member, Siobhan

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94. Nutrition Research Opportunity w/ Dr. Terry Wahls

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93. Exercise Positions & Locations

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92. Running & MS w/ Duane Scotti, PT

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91. What is Mental Health Counseling?

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90. Music Therapy for Multiple Sclerosis

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89. Life Update: Wedding, House, and Honeymoon!

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88. Walk Better w/ Cionic Neural Sleeve

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87. Sensory Symptoms vs. Motor Symptoms of MS

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86. Naturopathic MS Management w/ Dr. Marco

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85. Patients Getting Paid w/ Kathy Raegan Young

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84. Progress Through Resilience w/ Amy M.

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83. Walk Confident with byAcre

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82. Top Advocacy Tips from Dr. Barry Singer (Plus Advice on Sexual Dysfunction)

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81. What is Spasticity & How to Reduce It

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80. Stay Cool with Thermapparel

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79. Resilience & Grief in MS

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78. A Bad Habit That Might Be Stunting Your Progress

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77. Q&A: Cold intolerance, MS-Specific Physical Therapy, New DMT/therapies

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76. New MS Therapy: PoNS w/ Ardra Shephard

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75. MS Relapse or Progression - Do's & Don'ts

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74. New MS Therapies: ATA-188 and BTK inhibitors

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73. Multiple Sclerosis & Chiropractic Care

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72. What Does Consistency Really Mean?

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71. The Wahls Protocol & Guidelines w/ Dr. Terry Wahls

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70. Progress is Possible w/ Howard S.

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69. 5 Types of Exercise - Are You Choosing The Right One?

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68. Less Stigma, More Joy with Jenn Powell

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67. How to Improve Sleep & Reduce Insomnia with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

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66. MS Symptom or Orthopedic Condition?

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65. True Relapse/Flare vs. Pseudoexacerbation: A Neurologists’ Take

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64. Core Values To Thrive With MS

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63. Let’s Work Together!

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62. How to Reduce Fatigue w/ Occupational Therapist Cheryl Crow

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61. Progress is Possible w/ Bree

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60. Do The Thing That's Hard

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59. Empowering Movement Practices & Mindset w/ Alyson Stoner

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58. Take Control Through Skincare

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57. [BONUS] Wedding Updates!

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56. Fatigue, Pain, and Bladder Management w/ Dr. Barry Singer

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55. Destigmatize MS With Author Julie Stamm

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54. [PEP TALK]: Our Thoughts Determine Our Actions

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53. Navigating Workplace Accommodations & Unemployment w/ Dr. Philip Rumrill

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52. Spasticity, MS Progression, & Walking on Uneven Surfaces: Your MS Questions Answered

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51. High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) & MS

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50. Top 5 Symptom Management Tips w/ Dr. Marwa Kaisey

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49. NeoWalk Walking Stick Changes The Game

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48. Exciting MS Awareness Month Collaborations

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47. Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy w/ Dr. Carina Siracusa

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46. Progress is Possible w/ Ann Pinchak

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45. Cold Intolerance & MS

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44. Aging with MS w/ Cathy Chester

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43. MS Psychologist's Tips on Mobility

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42. Epstein-Barr and MS: What To Know

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41. Get Stronger with the Neubie Electrical Stimulation Device

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40. The Requirements For Living with Hope with Mathew Embry

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39. How Does Neuroplasticity Work in MS?

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38. Progress is Possible with Cindy J.

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37. Autoimmune Nutrition with Dr. Donna Mazzola

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36. [PEP TALK]: The Compound Effect

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35. How to Keep Going with Kyle Kranich

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34. Sexual & Bladder Dysfunction w/ Dr. Aaron Boster

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33. MS Neurology Assessment with Dr. Boster

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32. How To Improve Walking Throughout The Day

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31. Two Tips to Stay Consistent

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30. Declutter to De-Stress with Dr. Zem Moffat

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29. Exercises For Fatigue

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28. Pain Management Tips with Dr. Amy Novotny

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27. Adapting Fashion for People with Disabilities with Ardra Shephard, Creator of Fashion Dis

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26. Change Your Sensation with Dr. Emily Splichal, Functional Podiatrist

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25. How to Fix Poor Posture (And Why It's Happening)

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24. Top 2 Tips For Easier Mobility

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23. [BONUS] Walking Exercises & Spasticity Management

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22. Diagnosis & Misdiagnosis of MS with Dr. Marwa Kaisey

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21. Better Mobility From Improved Foot Sensation with Dr. Emily Splichal

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20. Research Updates [Pt 2]: New DMT + MS Exercise Recommendations

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19. Research Updates [Pt 1]: Remyelination + Treatments for Fatigue & Spasticity

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18. Cannabis, Stem Cell Therapy, & Remyelination w/ Dr. David Baker

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17. [BONUS] For When You Need a Pep Talk

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16. How Adaptive Yoga Can Make A Difference In Life with Mindy Eisenberg

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15. Chronic Illness Advocacy & Self Love with Founder of Chronicon Nitika Chopra

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14. Q&A with Dr. Gretchen Hawley, PT

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13. Progress is Possible with Linda D.

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12. Music Therapy to Improve Mobility with Caitlin Hebb MT-BC

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11. Mobility Aids - The Best Options for You!

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10. Live Your Life, Not Your Diagnosis with Dr. Aaron Boster

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9. Improve Your Movement Through Functional Exercise

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8. Embracing Who You Are with Ardra Shephard

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7. Wedding Planning Update + Walking Safely on Uneven Ground

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6. The Healing Power of Yoga for MS with Mindy Eisenberg

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5. A Solution for Heat and Cold Sensitivity

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4. Allow Yourself To Move Through Discomfort with BE Alink

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3. Healing the Body with Neuroplasticity

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2. Reviving Hope: Champion Your Multiple Sclerosis with Mathew Embry

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1. What Is An MS Specialist & Why Did I Become One?

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