The MSing Link

Latest Episodes:

185. Clinical Trials for Multiple Sclerosis w/ Dr. Joshua Katz, MD Jun 19, 2024

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We have a repeat guest today, one of my favorites, Dr. Joshua Katz. He is the director of the Elliot Lewis Center and a nationally recognized expert in MS, NMO, MOG associated disease and transverse myelitis. I've worked alongside Dr. Katz for many years and have many mutual patients. On today's episode, Dr. Katz and I talk all about clinical trials. He shares how to know what clinical trials are happening, how to participate in one, and what the process is like.

Dr. Katz is the Director of the Elliot Lewis Center, and a nationally recognized expert in multiple sclerosis, neuromyelitis optica, MOG associated disease, and transverse myelitis. I’ve worked alongside Dr. Katz for many years and shared many patients. He’s one of the few neurologists who truly listens to you and your symptoms and will spend the time to brainstorm solutions for living your best life with MS. Not only that, the Elliot Lewis Center provides cutting-edge care and access to all of the available therapeutic options and strategies.

Website: https://elliotlewisms.com/about-us/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElliotLewisMS

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184. Lessons From My Birth Story Jun 12, 2024

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This is a very special episode because it is my first time recording a podcast episode since returning from maternity leave. And I've been thinking long and hard about what I wanted this podcast episode to be about. And since I had my baby back on March 11th, 2024, I've had a lot of people ask me questions about the birth story. And I do have a few notes about. MS in here as well!

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★ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mswellness

★ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctor.gretchen

★ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/doctorgretchenhawley?sub_confirmation=1

→ Game Changers Course: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/GameChangersCourse

→ Total Core Program: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/TotalCoreProgram

→ The MSing Link: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/TheMSingLink

183. Neuroplasticity & The Gut w/ Dr. Kim Bretz Jun 05, 2024

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This is the 3rd time Dr. Kim Bretz, ND has been on the podcast since she always has new information on complex topics surrounding gut health. Dr. Kim Bretz is a practicing naturopathic doctor with a focus on gut health for over 20 years. Her main area of focus is the microbiota and gastrointestinal health. On this episode, we talk about how neuroplasticity plays a role in gut disorders and she offers guidance and an understanding of what is happening in our gut when certain symptoms arise.

Dr. Kim Bretz ND is a practicing naturopathic doctor with a focus on gut health for over 20 years. She is an advocate for education, leading continuing education in gut health for many healthcare professionals and is adjunct faculty at the University of Waterloo, Pharmacy School. Her main area of focus is the microbiota and gastrointestinal health. Dr. Bretz was fortunate to begin working in this area over 10 years ago when the microbiota was in its infancy, and it led to a paradigm shift in her feelings about overall human health and nutrition. Work with patients is a passion for Kim and she has both one-on-one practice and group IBS treatment programs available.

Connect w/ Kim:

https://www.instagram.com/drkimbretznd/

http://www.drkimbretznd.com

Register for the summit from June 10-14:

https://5195850010--drjordannd.thrivecart.com/myths-2-microbiomes-vip-ticket/

Educational resources for gut focused practitioners & her IBS group program: https://drkimbretznd.thinkific.com/

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★ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mswellness

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→ Game Changers Course: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/GameChangersCourse

→ Total Core Program: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/TotalCoreProgram

→ The MSing Link: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/TheMSingLink

182. Finding a Root Cause to MS Symptoms w/ Dr. Rachel Wolfe May 29, 2024

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I have a very special guest that is talking to us today. And the reason that she is so special is because this is an area of expertise that we have never delved into on the MSing Link podcast! So, I'm really excited for you guys to learn from her. I'm going to be talking with Dr. Rachel Wolfe. She is a chiropractor focused on finding the root cause of disease or dysfunction for anyone struggling with chronic health conditions.

Website to find a clinic near you: https://www.thewellnessway.com/

Find Dr. Rachel & her team here: www.twwsarasota.com

The Wellness Way Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/twwhealthcommunity

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewellnesswaysarasota

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Website: www.MSingLink.com

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★ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mswellness

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★ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/doctorgretchenhawley?sub_confirmation=1

→ Game Changers Course: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/GameChangersCourse

→ Total Core Program: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/TotalCoreProgram

→ The MSing Link: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/TheMSingLink

181. Comparing Yourself to The Former You - A Refreshing Perspective May 22, 2024

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This is an episode where I wanted to share a conversation that I just had with someone who has multiple sclerosis about a week or so ago. And this conversation was just so eye opening and really stopped me in my tracks and made me think about something, this phrase that I have been telling people for about 10 years. And essentially it all boils down to the comparison game.

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★ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mswellness

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★ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/doctorgretchenhawley?sub_confirmation=1

→ Game Changers Course: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/GameChangersCourse

→ Total Core Program: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/TotalCoreProgram

→ The MSing Link: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/TheMSingLink

180. MS Hope & Living Proof with Mathew Embry May 15, 2024

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Mathew Embry is an award-winning documentary filmmaker and advocate for patients with multiple sclerosis. Mathew Embry was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 1995 and his documentary Living Proof is an autobiographical story demonstrating why more than 25 years after his diagnosis he is symptom free and living an incredible life. He’s now releasing his 2nd documentary within the next 6 months or so and has a lot of upcoming changes and information on MS research that we’ll be discussing in today’s episode.

Website: http://www.Mshope.com

Past podcast episodes:

The MSing Link Podcast Episode 2 – Apple Podcasts | Spotify

The Msing Link Podcast Episode 40 – Apple Podcasts | Spotify

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Reach out to Me: hello@doctorgretchenhawley.com

Website: www.MSingLink.com

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★ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mswellness

★ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctor.gretchen

★ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/doctorgretchenhawley?sub_confirmation=1

→ Game Changers Course: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/GameChangersCourse

→ Total Core Program: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/TotalCoreProgram

→ The MSing Link: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/TheMSingLink

179. MS Spasticity vs. Muscle Tightness May 08, 2024

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Not too long ago, I asked my Instagram followers what they wanted a podcast episode on. And one topic that was repeated by multiple people was spasticity. But not only that, the difference between spasticity vs. muscle tightness. And there were also some people who wanted to learn about muscle spasms. So I'm going to throw that in here as well! Let's dive in!

Mentioned Resources in this episode:

The MSing Link- Episode 81 Apple Podcast & Spotify

The MSing Link Episode 118 Apple Podcast & Spotify

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Reach out to Me: hello@doctorgretchenhawley.com

Website: www.MSingLink.com

Social:

★ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mswellness

★ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctor.gretchen

★ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/doctorgretchenhawley?sub_confirmation=1

→ Game Changers Course: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/GameChangersCourse

→ Total Core Program: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/TotalCoreProgram

→ The MSing Link: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/TheMSingLink

178. Smoldering MS & Disease Progression w/ Dr. Gabriel Pardo, M.D. May 01, 2024

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Today, I have the honor of interviewing Dr. Gabriel Pardo. He is a physician and a scientist that aims to provide comprehensive care to individuals with MS through a multidisciplinary approach. On today's episode, we talk about smoldering MS, new terminology that explains worsening of function without changes on an MRI, aging out of disease modifying therapies and the effects of BTK inhibitors.

Dr. Gabriel Pardo is a physician and a scientist that aims to provide comprehensive care to individuals with Multiple Sclerosis through a multidisciplinary approach while also participating in clinical research. He is the Director Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation Multiple Sclerosis Center of Excellence.

Connect with Dr. Pardo:

Website: https://omrf.org/

Twitter: @docforms

Additional Resources: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/insider

Reach out to Me: hello@doctorgretchenhawley.com

Website: www.MSingLink.com

Social:

★ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mswellness

★ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctor.gretchen

★ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/doctorgretchenhawley?sub_confirmation=1

→ Game Changers Course: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/GameChangersCourse

→ Total Core Program: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/TotalCoreProgram

→ The MSing Link: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/TheMSingLink

177. Conserving Your Energy in MS 101 Apr 24, 2024

Show notes

Today, I want to share a conversation with you that I had about a year ago. It was with someone on social media, after I had shared something in my Instagram stories. Someone with MS commented her thoughts on what I shared and it was something that really stuck with me. Since it hit home with me I wanted to share this with you! I want everyone to hear it because I know that there are more people that feel that same way.

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Website: www.MSingLink.com

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★ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mswellness

★ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctor.gretchen

★ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/doctorgretchenhawley?sub_confirmation=1

→ Game Changers Course: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/GameChangersCourse

→ Total Core Program: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/TotalCoreProgram

→ The MSing Link: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/TheMSingLink

176. Reduce Pain in Multiple Sclerosis Apr 17, 2024

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Today, I want to talk about pain, and the reason I want to talk about pain is because two thirds of people with multiple sclerosis will have some level of pain at some point in their MS journey. And so I really wanted to break down what MS pain is like, what it's caused from, and how it's different from orthopedic pain. And we're also going to touch a bit on some treatment options!

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Reach out to Me: hello@doctorgretchenhawley.com

Website: www.MSingLink.com

Social:

★ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mswellness

★ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctor.gretchen

★ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/doctorgretchenhawley?sub_confirmation=1

→ Game Changers Course: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/GameChangersCourse

→ Total Core Program: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/TotalCoreProgram

→ The MSing Link: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/TheMSingLink