Best KT Sloan Podcasts (2024)

1
EPISODE 85 - Experiencing Awe & Wonder as a Pathway to Better Health 29:13

25m ago29:13

29:13

Did you know that experiencing Awe can positively impact both our physical and mental health? Join me today to explore the healing power of Awe. I’ll share information from a recent read: AWE - The New Science of Everyday Wonder and How It Can Transform Your Life by Dacher Keltner, and also share a bit about an Awe-inspiring experience I had this p…

1
EPISODE 84 - Timely Tested Tools To Alleviate Symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis 35:19

27d ago35:19

35:19

Do you have symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis that you’d like to alleviate but you don’t know how? In this episode, we’ll look at research-based solutions to address pain, fatigue, the stress-disease connection, and powerful lifestyle medicine - as well as learn about some recent & upcoming transformative learning opportunities available to all of us …

1
EPISODE 83 - A Conversation with Amy Behimer, Health & Wellness Coach & Host of the Habit Hub for Autoimmune Health podcast 47:05

2M ago47:05

47:05

Living with Multiple Sclerosis or any Autoimmune condition is certainly not without challenges, yet there’s so much we can (!) do to improve our current levels of health and future happiness. Join me today, where we’ll dive into a coaching conversation with Amy Behimer, a member of our shared MS Community as well as a National Board Certified Healt…

1
EPISODE 82 - Making Friends with Your Mind - A Discussion with Creative Entrepreneur and Mindset Maestro Aaron Carey 1:07:15

3M ago1:07:15

1:07:15

Developing friendships is an important part of life, and sometimes we’re lucky to meet someone who lights up our world in a new and beautiful way. One such friend for me is Creative Entrepreneur and Mindset Maestro - Mr. Aaron Carey. Join us today where we’ll talk all things Multiple Sclerosis - his lived experience as someone who has lived with MS…

1
EPISODE 81 - The Unexpected Gifts of Hardship 20:45

4M ago20:45

20:45

Being a human can be hard. None of us are able to avoid the inevitability of hardship. Add the realities of living with Multiple Sclerosis to that, and we can easily find ourselves deep in a pit of despair that is difficult to climb out of. But did you know that there are actually benefits to going through difficult times? In this episode we’ll exp…

1
EPISODE 80 - A Diagnosis Journey discussion with Beneath the Tracksuit’s Robert Gillet 1:02:35

6M ago1:02:35

1:02:35

Join me in welcoming back Robert (Robbie) Gillett - aka Beneath the Tracksuit - as we discuss his most recent book A Diagnosis Journey, and all things MS. In this episode, we talk about the major themes in the book - exploring unusual symptoms in his early life, how he bravely forged himself anew after MS broke him apart, and other concepts that ha…

1
EPISODE 79 - Speak Your Way to Wellness - Communication Skills and their Impact on Health 1:00:40

8M ago1:00:40

1:00:40

Did you know that our ability to speak up with authenticity and vulnerability is heavily linked to our health and wellness? In this episode, I’m joined by communications expert, Jennifer Abrams. Together, we’ll discuss a variety of communication-related skills that can help us further develop our authentic voice so that we can engage in courageous …

1
EPISODE 78 - Building a Personal Daily Routine to Support MS Wellness 56:46

9M ago56:46

56:46

Do you want to make lifestyle changes to better support your MS health, but aren’t sure how? Do you want to make changes but don’t know which ones are the most important and will yield best results? Listen in and we’ll talk about habit change - why negative behavior loops are harder to break, and helpful tools to make this important shift! We’ll al…

1
EPISODE 77 - Using the 8 Dimensions of Wellness Framework to Identify our Wellness Goals 37:56

10M ago37:56

37:56

What is “wellness”? Did you know that there are 8 Dimensions of Wellness that overlap and are deeply connected to the overall level of health that we are able to achieve in our lives? When even one of these dimensions is neglected, it adversely impacts our health, wellbeing, and overall quality of life. Do you want to heal but don’t know where to s…

1
EPISODE 76 - A Conversation with Dr. Terry Wahls - Pioneer in MS Health Research and Solutions 1:05:22

11M ago1:05:22

1:05:22

Join me as I discuss all things Multiple Sclerosis with Dr. Terry Wahls, leader in MS research & MS care. Dr. Wahls shares openly about her life and the many challenges she has faced living with MS, as well as how she harnessed her personal skillset and unparalleled tenacity to regain her health, paving a path to significantly better health outcome…

1
EPISODE 75 - Developing Strong Self- Regulation Skills to Support our MS Health 29:38

1y ago29:38

29:38

Do you feel out of control in life? Do you ever wonder what’s keeping you from achieving your goals? Do you struggle to say NO, or to find the time to do the things that are important to you? Do you want to eat better but just can’t seem to do so? Do you want to exercise or clean but can’t seem to get off the couch? You’re not alone! Many of us liv…

1
EPISODE 74 - Simplifying our Lives as a Healing Strategy 25:54

1y ago25:54

25:54

Many of us living with MS experience overwhelm and dissatisfaction with certain areas of our lives. This drastically limits our ability to maximize our happiness and our ability to traverse hardships in positive ways when we face the challenges that life brings our way. In this episode, we’ll explore 9 different pathways to deeply examine in our li…

1
EPISODE 73 - Transforming our Health through Conscientious Consumerism and the May Decluttering Challenge 41:15

1y ago41:15

41:15

In honor of Earth Day this week, I’m joined by Dr. Susan Payrovi to discuss the connection between our health - both physical & mental - and clutter! We’ll share about our recent February Clear experience, important ways our health and the health of our planet are deeply connected, how to claim and reclaim items we already have, yet aren’t really u…

1
EPISODE 72 - Together We Go - the Collaborative Genius of Atom & Robbie - and the Healing Power of Artistic Expression 37:59

1y ago37:59

37:59

In this episode, I'm joined by two phenomenal members of our shared MS Community: artist extraordinaire Atom St George and prolific poet Robbie Gillett, to celebrate their recent collaborative masterpieces. Both Robbie and Atom are talented artists on their own, yet today we’ll learn about the magic they are weaving by joining forces to share their…

1
EPISODE 71 - Understanding the Metaphysical Manifestation of MS 59:02

1+ y ago59:02

59:02

As I traverse further into my lived experience with MS, some surprising aspects of healing have emerged that have been truly unexpected. In this episode, we’ll explore what a variety of experts in the field believe is the Metaphysical manifestation of Multiple Sclerosis. As we address each expert’s take behind why we develop MS, we’ll simultaneousl…

1
EPISODE 70 - February Clear - Finding Peace of Mind Through Decluttering 31:00

1+ y ago31:00

31:00

In this episode, I'm joined by DR Susan Payrovi of www.TRUEmedicineMS.com to talk about the common mental health challenges in the MS community of overwhelm, anxiety, and depression - and their connection to having an excess of clutter in our homes. You’ll be introduced to the concept of a monthly clear, which is something I do every February - and…

1
EPISODE 69 - Positive Intelligence - Your Opportunity to Finally Master Your Mindset 41:00

1+ y ago41:00

41:00

In this episode, we’ll learn just how much our thoughts impact our lives and the importance of developing strong mental fitness and a growth mindset as a tool to live well with MS. We’ll look specifically at the powerful Positive Intelligence (PQ) 8-week App-based mental fitness program created by Mindset Master, Shirzad Chamine. You’ll hear from t…

1
EPISODE 68 - Tis the Season for Wintering and SAD 45:43

1+ y ago45:43

45:43

Winter is more than a static season we experience each year. In this episode, we’ll explore the concept of what it means to be in a personal state of Wintering. We’ll learn about SAD - Seasonal Affective Disorder, why it’s so prominent in the MS community, and what we can do about it to support ourselves through it and even prevent it. We’ll also d…

1
EPISODE 67 - All About Oils - Oil Pulling and the Pechoti Method for Detox Support and Healing 36:14

1+ y ago36:14

36:14

In this episode, we’ll explore the ancient Ayurvedic practices of oil pulling and the Pechoti application method to learn how these approaches can assist in our detoxification, healing and ongoing wellness as people living with MS. We’ll discuss how our oral health impacts our gut permeability, as well as Vagus nerve health functionality. We’ll add…

1
EPISODE 66 - Revealing our Unique Pathways to Healing Through Brain Type Analysis 38:20

1+ y ago38:20

38:20

In this episode, we’ll examine several helpful resources addressing brain health. We’ll learn how to identify our unique brain type and what that means in terms of our current — and future (!) ability to be healthy and happy. We’ll discuss a resource that helps us break the fear-pain thought cycle to help reduce our physical pain, and another that …

1
EPISODE 65 - The Psychology of September 21:15

1+ y ago21:15

21:15

In this episode, we’ll look into the psychology of September and learn why it’s the most powerful month to set personal goals. We’ll also talk about how this time of year can be an extra vulnerable time for those of us living with MS, and how to minimize those risks. Listen in, and get some helpful tips to help YOU harness the power of September, s…

1
EPISODE 64 - Meet David Lyons - Creator of Optimal Body Fitness and MS Fitness Challenge 46:20

1+ y ago46:20

46:20

In this episode, we’re joined by David Lyons, an elite fitness expert and bodybuilder as well as the founder of OptimalBody Fitness, and the MS Fitness Challenge program and podcast. After David’s MS diagnosis, he used bodybuilding and weightlifting as his primary tools to first recover - and now maintain his health & wellness. David is an exemplar…

1
EPISODE 63 - LDN as a Healing Tool for MS 30:49

2y ago30:49

30:49

In this episode, we'll learn about LDN (Low-Dose Naltrexone), as a potential healing tool for MS. We'll learn how LDN impacts the body and about the many emerging studies showing how LDN can accelerate healing for MS and a growing number of ailments. I'll share several LDN FaceBook groups as well as the most reliable source of information regarding…

1
EPISODE 62 - Meet Robert Gillett - Poet and Author of Beneath The Tracksuit 46:30

2y ago46:30

46:30

In this episode, I’m joined by poet Robert Gillett, author of Thoughts of a Warrior - Beneath the Tracksuit. Robbie shares his personal pathway to poetry, which he uses as a tool to express the fear, pain, and frustration that he experiences as someone living with MS. We’ll talk about the unique MS challenges we face that are powerful themes in his…

1
Ep 61 - The Gupta Program - Finding Your Way Back To Health Through Limbic Reprocessing 38:40

2y ago38:40

38:40

In this episode, I'm joined by the creator of the Gupta Program, Ashok Gupta. We'll hear about Ashok's personal journey with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS), and learn how he explored pathways to heal through neuroplasticity and limbic reprocessing. Once he healed himself, he created the GuptaProgram.com so that others with similar neuro-immune c…

1
EPISODE 60 - The Healing Power of Intention, Education and Community 1:02:02

2y ago1:02:02

1:02:02

Join Dr Susan Payrovi and I as we discuss the healing power of intention, education, and community. We’ll address mindset, belief, self-compassion, the healing process, alternative therapies for MS beyond our neurologic care, AND the importance of community. While we’ve talked about a lot of these elements of healing before, this time we’ll each sh…

1
EPISODE 59 - Institute of Functional Medicine Annual Conference Highlights 36:22

2y ago36:22

36:22

In this episode, I'll share my recent MS-related learnings from this year's Institute of Functional Medicine (IFM) Annual Conference. I'll share in detail the latest developments in neuroscience focused on the gut-immune connection, and what this means for us as people living with MS. We'll also explore cutting-edge sleep study news, why sleep is e…

1
EPISODE 58 - An MS Success Story In The Making - Rhonda 49:04

2y ago49:04

49:04

Meet Rhonda! In this episode, we'll meet Rhonda, in an effort to highlight someone striving to live well with MS. Rhonda has lived with MS for a very long time and has experienced many MS symptoms over her lifetime thus far. Last year she discovered several resources that have enabled her to accelerate her healing and regain many of the abilities t…

1
EPISODE 57 - The 12-Day Detox Challenge Opportunity 43:35

2y ago43:35

43:35

In this episode, we'll chat with Dr. Susan Payrovi about an upcoming learning opportunity for members of the MS community: The 12-Day Detox Challenge. Dr. Susan will share with us the components of a truly health-changing detox program, and why it's so important for those of us living with MS to understand how toxin exposures impact our MS. In addi…

1
EPISODE 56 - The Key To A Life Well-Lived 55:46

2y ago55:46

55:46

In this episode, we will talk about the key to a life well-lived. We will discuss the importance of celebrations, and the many surprising yet simple lessons we can learn about life - and how to live it! - from the punctuation keys on our keyboards. Then, we'll take a deeper look at the dash in particular - and I'll share a bit of Linda Ellis & Mac …

1
EPISODE 55 - The MS - Lyme Conundrum 57:15

2y ago57:15

57:15

In this episode we'll discuss the controversial evidence linking Lyme with MS (and other related neurologic and autoimmune conditions). We'll learn about Borrelia, which is the pathogen carried by deer ticks that causes Lyme disease and look at the similarities between the Lyme and MS patient experience. We'll also examine the diagnosis & treatment…

1
EPISODE 54 - Finding Our Way To Calm Through The Practice Of Deep Listening 38:55

2y ago38:55

38:55

In this episode, we explore Deep Listening as a helpful practice in finding our way to a state of calm and overall wellness. We'll talk about the importance of embracing vulnerability in the healing process as well as other tried and true ways to find calm through thought hygiene and other useful strategies.…

1
EPISODE 53 - Understanding Our Autoimmunity 38:33

2y ago38:33

38:33

In this episode, we'll look at the latest research regarding the conditions required for humans to develop autoimmunity over time: genetic predisposition, gut membrane permeability, and environmental triggers. We'll talk about the most common MS symptoms that occur during the prodromal phase before MS manifests and the exciting research currently b…

1
EPISODE 52 - Using RAKtivism as a Tool for Healing 45:32

2+ y ago45:32

45:32

In this episode, we'll learn about the annual holiday known as Random Acts of Kindness Day and explore the research regarding the many health benefits that we can achieve from engaging in random (or deliberate!) acts of kindness. In this episode, I will also share a comprehensive list of ideas to help us ALL find ways that resonate with us to help …

1
EPISODE 51 - TRUEmedicineMS - The Missing Component of Comprehensive MS Care 54:54

2+ y ago54:54

54:54

In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Susan Payrovi as she prepares to officially launch her TRUE medicine MS virtual MS health education program & support community next month. In this episode she will share her insights regarding what healing means for someone living with MS, as well as the main programmatic features and user experience of the TRUE …

1
EPISODE 50 - Writing To Heal Through Neuroplasticity Prompts 33:06

2+ y ago33:06

33:06

In this episode, we'll talk about the research that supports creating neuroplastic changes in our brains through journaling. Through journaling, we can make biological, psychological, and behavioral mindset shifts. I'll also share an upcoming opportunity for you to join me this year to explore a variety of journaling prompts I've compiled to see ho…

1
EPISODE 49 - Harnessing Hope in the New Year - The Power of Optimism 48:50

2+ y ago48:50

48:50

In this episode, we'll focus on harnessing hope and optimism as a wellness tool. We will look at the ways an optimistic view can support better physical and mental health, investigate our own personal position on the spectrum of optimism & pessimism, and learn 3 tried and true ways to build more optimism into our lives. We'll also learn about the d…

1
EPISODE 48 - New Year New You - Choosing A Guiding Intention for 2022 29:16

2+ y ago29:16

29:16

In this episode, we'll prepare for 2022 by learning about the history of New Year's Resolutions. We'll also learn why typical New Year's Resolutions are so difficult for most of us to achieve - and explore a different approach that yields much better results! Give yourself a gift by listening in: we'll reflect on 2021 and leave ready to develop you…

1
EPISODE 47 - MS in Harmony - The Power of Music Therapy 23:46

2+ y ago23:46

23:46

In this episode, we'll talk about the latest research in music therapy. We'll learn how music can positively impact our brain, heart, and other critical aspects of body functionality. You'll learn about a variety of helpful FREE music therapy resources. We'll also look at a new program called MS in Harmony, and explore their website together to lea…

1
EPISODE 46 - The Benefits of Float Therapy for MS 27:52

2+ y ago27:52

27:52

In this episode, we'll explore the many health benefits of Float Therapy. We'll learn about the healing power of Epsom Salt and the many positive impacts it can have on our body and mind. We'll also learn how Sensory Deprivation in flotation tanks can help us push the reset button on our brains and Central Nervous System to help us maintain a lasti…

1
EPISODE 45 - The Power of Writing as a Healing Tool - Featuring Donna 40:21

2+ y ago40:21

40:21

In this episode, we'll explore the power of writing as a healing tool. I'm joined by a member of our MS community, I Go From Bad To Verse author Donna S. Rubin. In this episode, Donna generously & vulnerably shares some of her powerful poetry that she's written over the course of many years. She will share how writing has helped her through challen…

1
EPISODE 44 - Holidays or Hell-idays - Planning Ahead to Enjoy the Busy Holiday Season 28:15

2+ y ago28:15

28:15

Do you ever wish you could push pause on your MS challenges so that you could thoroughly enjoy an event like you did before MS came into your life? In this episode, we'll look at suggested ways for folks living with Chronic Illness to thrive during the increased hustle and bustle of the holiday season. We'll explore the top stressors of the season …

1
EPISODE 43 - Embracing the F Word - Flexibility 42:50

2+ y ago42:50

42:50

In this episode, we'll learn ways to better embrace flexibility in our lives, especially during this season of what is increased vulnerability for some of us. We'll look at what the experts suggest as far as learning to be more flexible in every aspect of our lives, especially when facing adversity, or when we've previously been unable to actualize…

1
EPISODE 42 - The Perfect Storm - Sinusitis and Barometric Pressure with MS 43:46

2+ y ago43:46

43:46

Did you know that there's a reason why many of us experience an increase of MS symptoms when the weather changes? In this episode, we'll look at sinusitis, a common condition for folks with MS, and explore how sinusitis is impacted by barometric pressure. We'll look at related research and solutions to help us better navigate changing weather.…

1
EPISODE 41 - A Conversation with Dr Susan Highlighting Reliable MS Health Products 1:02:17

2+ y ago1:02:17

1:02:17

In today's capitalistic world, we are inundated with advertisements for products that promise to be THE answer to improving our MS health. It's hard to know what's most important, and who to really trust, so it's not uncommon for our purchases to disappoint. Lucky for us, in this episode we are joined by Dr. Susan Payrovi. For each of the 5 main ar…

1
EPISODE 40 - Safe Methods To Boost Our Immunity This Fall 31:20

2+ y ago31:20

31:20

In this episode, we'll look at all the ways we can safely boost our immune system functionality so we're best prepared for Fall. This is especially important this year with the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic AND a predicted robust flu season. It's comforting to know there are safe ways we can better support our immune function so we can traverse the fut…

1
EPISODE 39 - Knowledge Is Power - Researching Our Way To Recovery 29:17

3y ago29:17

29:17

In this episode we take a deep dive into two helpful research tools for MS that are freely available to us: Brain & Life and MS Focus. We'll take a book walk through the most recent Brain & Life issue to showcase the wide range of neurologic conditions and strategies for wellness that it covers. We'll also look briefly at the most recent issue of M…

1
EPISODE 38 - Symphony of the Cells - Essential Oil Applications To Promote Wellness 29:16

3y ago29:16

29:16

In this episode, we'll learn more about essential oils and how they can help us on our journey toward better health. Specifically, we'll learn about Boyd Truman's Symphony of the Cells essential oil protocols. These protocols are designed to help us achieve optimal health across all body systems - or we can choose one based on specific symptoms we …

1
EPISODE 37 - Using Trauma Informed Care Principles To Maximize Our Healing Potential 49:55

3y ago49:55

49:55

In this episode, we'll learn about the 6 principles of Trauma-Informed Care and why it's such an important healing tool for all of us. We'll look at how this framework is currently impacting healthcare in a very positive way, how we can find practitioners trained in TIC, and also how we can utilize the principles of Trauma-Informed Care in our own …

1
EPISODE 36 - Eek! Why Can’t I See? Understanding Optic Neuritis & MS Visual Impairment 49:49

3y ago49:49

49:49

In this episode we'll discuss everything we need to know about MS and visual impairment. We'll dive into the research, diagnosis processes, and typical treatment protocols for a variety of visual disturbances common for people with MS, including Optic Neuritis and Photophobia. We'll also cover helpful strategies and tools that exist for us to use t…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

KT Sloan Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Quick Reference Guide