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The MSing Link — Alternative Health
The MSing Link

Do you have Multiple Sclerosis and have goals of improving your mobility, energy, and motivation? On this show, you’ll learn MS-specific exercises and symptom management strategies to help you gain control over your life with MS. I also bring in other MS Experts in the healthcare industry to share their insights and advice so you’ll be armed with research-driven education. You’ll leave each episode feeling empowered and ready to take action!

Latest Episodes:

115. MRI Results & Muscle Testing Feb 15, 2023

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MRI results, and muscle testing can sometimes contradict how someone with MS is feeling about their progress and strength. If you have ever felt that way, you are not alone! Tune in to hear my best tip, and some exciting news about an upcoming project of mine.

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

114. How To Create Habits & Stick To Them w/ Dr. Terry Wahls & Josh Sookman Feb 08, 2023

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Tune in today as I sit down with Dr. Terry Wahls, and Josh Sookman to discuss their latest creation! They have designed an app that is chock full of guidance, tips, tracking, and more to help those with MS achieve their nutrition goals, exercise goals, mindfulness goals and more. Truly anyone could use this app to help with those things, so go ahead & check it out!

Dr. Terry Wahls is a professor at the University of Iowa where she conducts clinical trials testing the efficacy of diet lifestyle to treat multiple sclerosis and is the author of The Wahls Protocol: A Radical New Way to Treat All Chronic Autoimmune Conditions Using Paleo Principles, and the cookbook, The Wahls Protocol Cooking for Life. Josh Sookman is the founder & CEO of Masterhealth which is a platform that helps you build habits to improve your health.

Find the app: https://masterhealth.care/drgretchen

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

113. Seizing the Moment: How to Choose Your Word of the Year Feb 01, 2023

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Setting goals for the New Year can seem like a huge or even impossible task given the unpredictability of MS. But, choosing a word or two for the year can really help with staying focused, and even bring more joy into your life! Let me share with you the 3 questions that helped me do just that, and can help you too!

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

112. Prioritize Yourself, Not MS w/ Dawnmarie Deshaies Jan 25, 2023

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Join me today as I sit down with Dawnmarie as we chat about different ways she has found to focus on the positivity the world can hold despite it's trials and tribulations.

Dawnmarie is an author, writer, producer, actress, model and founder and CEO of global advocacy company, Dawnmarie Healthy and Fit, LLC. She has two movie projects, a documentary on life with Multiple Sclerosis based on a true story. Second is Bobcat Moretti. Bobcat Moretti is a heart-wrenching drama about an obese MS patient who takes up his late father’s sport of boxing to overcome immense personal tragedy and find peace. The writer and male lead, Tim Realbuto, has a mission to create an inspirational narrative to accompany his real-life weight loss journey through boxing.

Dawnmarie’s personal journey, and personal health battles and emotional struggles were the fuel for Dawnmarie Deshaies to start the global advocacy and wellness brand Dawnmariehealthyandfit, LLC. For decades she has lived with and suffered from a chronic autoimmune disease that impacted her life in many different ways.

Connect with Dawnmarie:

Website: https://dawnmariehealthyandfit.org/

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

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

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/dawnmariehealthyandfit

Film website: https://www.bobcatmoretti.com/

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

111. How to Measure Progress At Home Jan 18, 2023

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You may have heard me discuss functional outcome tests that can be done from right from your home previously. But, those tests I have spoken about require movement! Today, I wanted to share with you two subjective outcome tests that are in a survey form, but can help you measure your progress just the same!

YouTube mentioned in episode - https://youtu.be/SORqkc44AEM

Modified Fatigue Impact Scale - https://forms.gle/MumAZhUWAKm8ELh48

MS Walking Scale 12 - https://forms.gle/KUEuVTJai9cmU1Dz8

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

110. Speech & Language Pathology for MS w/ Pamela Miller, SLP Jan 11, 2023

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Join me today as I sit down with guest, Pamela Miller, M.A., C.C.C.-SLP. She shares with us valuable knowledge, and tips on how speech can be affected by MS, as well as swallowing. And how a speech language pathologist, like herself, would be able to help!

Pamela Miller is a speech language pathologist practicing in DENVER, CO. Pamela specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Pamela evaluates, diagnoses and treats patients with communication and swallowing troubles. These conditions may be due to developmental delay, brain injury, hearing loss, autism, stroke or other diseases and injuries. Pamela helps patients make sounds and improve their voices through various methods. Speech language pathologists also work with patients to strengthen muscles used to speak and swallow, and work with individuals and families to help cope with their conditions.

Resources Mentioned in Episode:

⭑National MS Society: https://www.nationalmssociety.org/

⭑Can Do MS: https://www.cando-ms.org/

⭑Consortium of MS Centers: https://www.mscare.org/

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

109. How to Activate Your Muscles Jan 04, 2023

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Have you ever pondered the question, "What if I can't feel my muscles working?" If so, this episode is for you! You are not alone in this question, and despite what you may think it does NOT mean that your muscles are not seeing the benefits of your exercise. Tune in today as I share 3 tricks of the trade that help you to feel your muscle activation!

Episode Reference:

Episode #93 titled "Exercise Positions & Locations"

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

108. Progres is Possible with Linda Dec 28, 2022

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Progress is possible when you have MS! On this episode, Linda shares a bit about her MS journey in addition to how she’s been able to go from using a wheelchair to now walking, re-engaging with her community, dance at a family wedding, and so much more.

Wag More MS Walk Fundraiser: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/walk-ms-fundraiser

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

107. Journaling to Uncover Your True Voice Dec 21, 2022

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Join me today as I sit down with my twin sister, Samantha, as she shares her tips on not only how to get started with journaling, but how to reveal the deeper meaning behind your thoughts and emotions so that you can uncover what YOU need to feel more confident, empowered, and joyful.

Connect with Samantha:

Website: https://www.samanthapenkoff.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samantha.s.says

How to Get Started Journaling: https://www.samanthapenkoff.com/find-your-voice

Journal Prompts: https://www.samanthapenkoff.com/offers/8AM3o6VY/checkout

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

106. Fear of The Unknown? Try This! Dec 14, 2022

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Fear of the unknown can be something that causes worry or anxiety for anyone, but especially for those who have MS. Today, I share with you a strategy that can hopefully help to reduce some of that fear so that if the "what ifs" of MS pop up, you feel fairly confident in how you can approach the situation.

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

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