Best Kathy Chester Podcasts (2024)

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Habit 50: "Move It Or Lose It" with Kathy Chester 27:36

21d ago27:36

27:36

Send us a Text Message. This week on The Habit Hub for Autoimmune Health I’m joined by someone who just captures me (and I’m guessing you as well!) with her huge heart and love of the autoimmune community. Help me welcome Kathy Chester to the show, where she tells us what it means to “Move It Or Lose It” (which happens to be the name of her podcast…

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Habit 53: Find A "Spoonie Sister" with Gracefully Jen 28:06

8h ago28:06

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Send us a Text Message. This week on The Habit Hub for Autoimmune Health I’m joined by a “Spoonie Sister” who goes by Gracefully Jen. Tune in for a super relatable conversation where we cover… Jen’s autoimmune story – including a diagnosis #rheumatoidarthritis and a diagnosis that was new to me! her (longer than desired) journey to find a treatment…

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Episode 113 - Antonio Perez on Coming Out and Living with MS 29:06

2d ago29:06

29:06

In this special episode for Pride Month, I had the pleasure of chatting with Antonio Perez. Antonio shared his experiences as a member of the LGBTQ+ community living with multiple sclerosis. We delved into topics ranging from his MS symptoms to his journey of self-discovery and coming out. Antonio's openness and authenticity shone through as he sha…

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Habit 52: Cause A Ripple Effect 19:20

3d ago19:20

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Send us a Text Message. This week on The Habit Hub for Autoimmune Health I’m covering a habit that is guaranteed to help you on your mission if ANY part of your WHY for getting (and staying healthy) includes being an example for the ones in your life who love you. I cover… My why PLUS the whys I hear from almost everyone I work with WHAT it means t…

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Habit 51: Supplement Smarter with Dr. Terry Wahls 34:59

12d ago34:59

34:59

Send us a Text Message. This week on The Habit Hub for Autoimmune Health, I am grateful to share Round 2 with Dr. Terry Wahls, a pioneer in the world of autoimmune health and habits. I invited Dr. Wahls on the show to share her wisdom on a topic that has a lot of you asking questions and looking for answers…SUPPLEMENTS. We cover… what we need to kn…

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Episode 112 - Family Matters: Navigating MS Together 16:20

17d ago16:20

16:20

Today I'm delighted to present a very special guest - my daughter Kaitlyn, plus my new granddaughter, Liliana. Together we delve into the topic of living with multiple sclerosis as a family, reflecting on the challenges and experiences we faced in the 90s and early 2000s. Kaitlyn shared her memories of my MS diagnosis during her childhood, highligh…

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Habit 49: Combat Infobesity 39:51

29d ago39:51

39:51

Send us a Text Message. This week on The Habit Hub for Autoimmune Health I’m joined by two AMAZING ladies, Julie Stamm and Ally Niemiec, here to share a how of today's habit. First up, I cover the growing problem of INFOBESITY, including… WHAT in the world is INFOBESITY? I’m willing to bet you’ve experienced it and now you have a name for it! WHY i…

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Episode 111 - The Power of Habits in Transforming Autoimmune Health with Amy Behimer 31:32

1M ago31:32

31:32

Habits play a crucial role in shaping our health and well-being, as I learned when I spent time with the incredible Amy Behimer. As well as having MS, Amy is a podcaster, a National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach, and a Doctor of Pharmacy. Amy emphasizes the importance of habits in improving our overall health and how changing habits can…

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Habit 48: Always Be Celebrating 18:57

1M ago18:57

18:57

Send us a Text Message. This week may be one of my FAVORITE habits here on The Habit Hub for Autoimmune Health, because I’m covering ALL things celebration, including… A huge milestone with an invite to celebrate with me WHAT it means to ABC (Always Be Celebrating) WHY in the world it works to create health…my top 6 reasons…and the science to back …

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Habit 47: Go Nuts For Nuts 15:40

1M ago15:40

15:40

Send us a Text Message. This week on The Habit Hub for Autoimmune Health, I’m covering one of my favorite, most delicious, crunchy habits. Even if you already eat nuts, tune in because I’m willing to bet you walk away with a new WHY and/or HOW to chew on (pun intended). I'm covering... a reminder that YOUR perfect plate is personal…like all habits …

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Episode 110 - Innovative Solutions for Chronic Conditions: Exploring BeWell's Adaptive Clothing Line 29:18

2M ago29:18

29:18

In this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Amanda Phillips, the director and creator of BeWell, a company dedicated to improving the lives of individuals with autoimmune diseases through thoughtfully designed apparel and products. As you'll hear, Amanda's story began with her struggle to manage Crohn's disease during long car rides, leadi…

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Habit 46: Talk To Your Kids About Autoimmunity with Julie Stamm 52:37

2M ago52:37

52:37

Send us a Text Message. This week on The Habit Hub for Autoimmune Health, I am joined by the one and only, Julie Stamm. Julie is a treasure in the world of inclusion, parenting, vulnerability, smarts, and all around generous hearts. You’ll likely notice during our chat that we, at times, got so lost in the conversation that we forgot we were record…

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Habit 45: Power Down To Power Up with Deborah Maragopoulos 34:47

2M ago34:47

34:47

Send us a Text Message. This week on The Habit Hub for Autoimmune Health I’m joined by Deborah Maragopoulos, an expert in the hypothalamus. How cool is that? She loves on this SUPER important organ and is helping us do the same. Don’t miss out on wowing your friends and families with your newfound, autoimmune health promoting, fun facts including… …

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Episode 109 - Cadense: A Revolutionary Solution for Foot Drop and Mobility Issues 37:04

2M ago37:04

37:04

Foot drop - a difficulty in lifting the front part of the foot - is one of the most common issues I see with the people I work with. It can be caused by muscle weakness caused by muscular dystrophy, spinal muscular atrophy or motor neurone disease, or damage to the brain or spinal cord caused by a stroke, cerebral palsy, Parkinson's disease, or mul…

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Habit 44: Be "Fabulous In Flats" with Kelli Gastis 26:16

2M ago26:16

26:16

Send us a Text Message. This week on The Habit Hub for Autoimmune Health, I’m joined by author Kelli Gastis who literally wrote the book on what it means to be Fabulous in Flats. Here’s a sneak peak on what we cover… Kelli’s autoimmune story What it means to be “Fabulous in Flats” and what prompted her to write the book by the same name Personal st…

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Pop-up Episode 108 - Adam Powell is Back to Discuss his 2024 Bike Run and MS Walk Plans 22:55

2M ago22:55

22:55

Warning Explicit Language Adam Powell - MSd with the Wrong MF'r - is back on the to podcast round up support for his upcoming MS Walk. His 2024 Bike Run is Sunday May 5th with proceeds going towards Walk MS Milford which is on May 19th. Last year at the MS Walk Milford he raised over 10K for the MS Society and this year he is looking to surpass tha…

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Habit 43: Clean Up Your Cosmetics with Karlie Henderson 25:57

2M ago25:57

25:57

Send us a Text Message. This week on The Habit Hub for Autoimmune health, I’m joined by Karlie Henderson and we cover something ALL of us living with autoimmune disease need to know about…protecting these special bodies of ours by thinking twice about what we put ON them, since our skin is a doorway to get IN them. My main takeaway? Awareness is KE…

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Episode 107 - Empowering Through Advocacy: Catching Up with Jamie of LoveWarriorHugs 34:30

3M ago34:30

34:30

In this episode, I had a wonderful conversation with my close friend Jamie, whose handle on Instagram and TikTok is LoveWarriorHugs. Jamie was diagnosed with epilepsy at 18 and later with MS at 24, and we discussed life before diagnosis, the impact of her conditions on her daily life, and the importance of advocacy and support systems. Jamie emphas…

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Habit 42: Be A "Time Boss" with Andrew Hartman 43:43

3M ago43:43

43:43

Send us a Text Message. This week on The Habit Hub for Autoimmune health, I’m joined by a Time Boss - Andrew Hartman - who came into my world at the PERFECT time. Listen to hear why. We cover… the scary symptom that led Andrew to become a Time Boss and to re-think how stress doesn’t just happen to us WHAT is happening in our brain and bodies when w…

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Habit 41: Make Moves For Mobility with Trevor Pickett 37:33

3M ago37:33

37:33

Send us a Text Message. I’m so excited for you to “meet” Trevor Pickett, a Certified Personal Trainer and Human Movement Specialist that has worked in the fitness industry for over 11 years. He has won numerous awards and I invited him on the show because if there’s one thing this MS-er needs to make a habit, it’s making moves for mobility…at every…

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Episode 106 - Navigating MS Together: A Conversation with Can Do MS's Julia Kender 26:54

3M ago26:54

26:54

As well as featuring stories of individuals who are living with MS on the podcast, I also like to shine a light on organizations that are working to offer support to our community. One of my favorites is Can Do MS, a national nonprofit organization that provides education, resources, and support for people with MS and their support partners. In thi…

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Habit 40: Get Sweaty with Dr. Delane Vaughn 24:46

3M ago24:46

24:46

Send us a Text Message. You are going to just LOVE Dr. Delane Vaughn, my guest on this week’s episode of The Habit Hub for Autoimmune Health. In addition to the what, why, and how of getting SWEATY, we cover… Dr. Delane’s experience as a board-certified family medicine doctor and certified life coach and how she uses it to fulfill her passion for h…

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Habit 39: Always Use A Roadmap 20:51

3M ago20:51

20:51

Send us a Text Message. Buckle up for this week's habit on The Habit Hub for Autoimmune Health. I’m covering a super critical habit to consider making, including… WHAT a roadmap is and how creating - and using - one on your health journey is the key to getting where you want to go WHY it’s important to know 3 things… Where you are now Where you wan…

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Episode 105 - AJ McGinty - Finding Hope and Positivity After a Multiple Sclerosis Diagnosis 35:31

3M ago35:31

35:31

Anthony (AJ) McGinty's MS journey began when he experienced symptoms of fuzzy vision when he was traveling for work, leading to a full diagnosis six years ago. Like so many of us, before being diagnosed, he had no experience or knowledge of MS. As you'll hear, he and I share a lot of the same views about the importance of exercise and staying activ…

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Habit 38: Make Happiness A Habit 20:34

4M ago20:34

20:34

Send us a Text Message. This week on The Habit Hub for Autoimmune health, I’m covering… ✅An idea I stole from a Sex And The City Episode that I call “Secret Autoimmune Behaviors” ✅WHAT happiness is and what it is not ✅WHY we are able to make habits of our feelings (and why happiness is one that creates autoimmune health) ✅HOW to make happiness (or …

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Habit 37: Boost Your Brain 16:52

4M ago16:52

16:52

Send us a Text Message. This week on The Habit Hub for Autoimmune health, I’m covering… ✅The “Good” Stress 101 ✅The 4 types of “Good” Stress to create autoimmune health ✅WHAT is cognitive or mental “good” stress ✅WHY is it critical to creating a healthy brain ✅The benefits of boosting your brain - improvement in day to day life skills, fend off dem…

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Episode 104 Part Two - Disrupt Your Disease and Empower Your Life with Kathy Chester 24:29

4M ago24:29

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In a special two-part episode, we're taking a unique turn where I am the guest! My friend and marketing guru Amanda Thompson delves into the heart of what this podcast is all about and what the future holds for MS Disrupted. This time around we delve into my journey of public speaking, from sharing my experiences as a pastor's wife to speaking at e…

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Episode 104 Part One - Disrupt Your Disease and Empower Your Life with Kathy Chester 29:52

4M ago29:52

29:52

In a special two-part episode, we're taking a unique turn where I am the guest! My friend and marketing guru Amanda Thompson delves into the heart of what this podcast is all about and what the future holds for MS Disrupted. The heart of the episode is the introduction of my new 10 Weeks to Disrupt MS Program, which addresses fitness, nutrition, an…

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Habit 36: Be Frugal For Health 17:45

4M ago17:45

17:45

Send us a Text Message. This week on The Habit Hub for Autoimmune Health, I’m covering… the coolest feature to get the most out of this podcast WHAT it means to “be frugal for health” - my definition and an invitation to write your own WHY this habit matters when it comes to creating your future with an autoimmune diagnosis the importance of long-t…

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Habit 35: Identify The "Right" Problem 17:32

4M ago17:32

17:32

Send us a Text Message. This week on The Habit Hub for Autoimmune health, I’m covering… what it means to identify the "right" problem to solve when it comes to your health why having a specific problem to solve helps us save energy and make more progress towards a solution how to do it…effective strategies to make this habit happen stories from my …

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Episode 103 - Raw Stories of Living with MS - Julie Stamm and Dawn Morgan 38:59

4M ago38:59

38:59

In this deeply personal and candid episode of the Move It or Lose It podcast, I, along with my guests Julie Stamm and Dawn Morgan, dive into the emotional rollercoaster that comes with living with Multiple Sclerosis. We share our raw and real experiences, discussing how our days can take unexpected turns due to the unpredictable nature of MS, and t…

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Habit 34: Vote With Your Food Dollars With Sander van Stee 32:14

4M ago32:14

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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to another episode, another habit to help you create autoimmune health in your mind AND body. I am THRILLED to chat with Sander van Stee today, a farmer who regained his health, grew his family, and uses regenerative farming practices to help the world...included us! This is a habit I believe in with my WHOLE head, h…

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Ask Amy Anything: To Medicate Or Not To Medicate? 22:36

5M ago22:36

22:36

Send us a Text Message. This week on The Habit Hub for Autoimmune Health I have another ASK AMY ANYTHING where I’m answering the question… “To Medicate or Not To Medicate?” I cover… ✅ my thought process about choosing to take medications for my autoimmune disease ✅ how the choice is a PERSONAL one, and who’s opinions matter most ✅ why questioning y…

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Episode 102 - From Surgery to Strength: Adam Powell's Road to Recovery 37:07

5M ago37:07

37:07

In this episode of the Move It Or Lose It podcast, I am joined by Adam Powell, my friend and truly one of the most inspiring people that I know. Adam joined me to talk about his journey after knee surgery. In this interview, he talks about how his knee suddenly locked up one day, which caused him to realize that he had experienced similar problems …

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Habit 33:Take The First Step Towards A Meditation Practice with Dr. Jill Wener 22:11

5M ago22:11

22:11

Send us a Text Message. I am thrilled to welcome my own meditation teacher, Dr. Jill Wener, on today's episode. Since learning from her back in 2017, I've benefited from her expertise and now you get to, too. Dr. Wener (aka Jill) and I cover... What is meditation? The different names and types of meditation Why you may want to define it for yoursel…

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Habit 32: Detox Your Laundry with "Tee" Forton-Barnes 31:18

5M ago31:18

31:18

Send us a Text Message. This week on The Habit Hub for Autoimmune health, I am GRATEFUL beyond words to have “Tee” the Green Living Guru on to help me FINALLY make this habit happen in my house. We get into… Tee's journey into becoming the Green Living Guru The importance of being aware that toxins are everywhere in our everyday products What detox…

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Episode 101 Part Two - Roxanne Engstrom and Embracing Failure on the Path to Success 26:13

5M ago26:13

26:13

Roxanne Engstrom is a multi-passionate entrepreneur who loves to help others win! She is also a wife, a Mama of 4, a visual storyteller - and an MS Warrior. In the final part of our two-part conversation, Roxanne talks more about the importance of surrounding ourselves with positive and supportive people. We discuss how toxic relationships can hind…

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Episode 101 Part One - Roxanne Engstrom and Embracing Failure on the Path to Success 36:29

5M ago36:29

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Roxanne Engstrom is a multi-passionate entrepreneur who loves to help others win! She is also a wife, a Mama of 4, a visual storyteller - and an MS Warrior. In the first part of a two-part conversation, Roxanne shares her experience of being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis and how it motivated her to create a fulfilling career that accommodated h…

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Habit 31: Track It! 18:08

5M ago18:08

18:08

Send us a Text Message. In today's episode, we cover: How I’m selecting episodes of The Habit Hub for Autoimmune Health this year based on what I'm working on with my habits A habit I’ve lost sight of and how I plan to to Track It! to bring it back WHAT to track! While this is personal, I pull out my habit tracker for examples Consider habits from …

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Habit 30: New Year, New Take On Values 17:15

6M ago17:15

17:15

Send us a Text Message. In today's episode, we cover: what a happy and healthy 2024 means to YOU the difference between the mechanics of health vs. the spirit of health how taking time to consider your values can keep you from feeling “busy” this year what are values, anyway? Listen in for a fresh take. why does it matter what you values are? Make …

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Habit 29: Just Breathe with Kylie Pinwill 25:51

6M ago25:51

25:51

Send us a Text Message. I am thrilled to share today's episode with Kylie Pinwill, who I know you're going to love. Here's a sneak peek of what we cover: the similarities and crossovers seen in those with autoimmune disease and menopause and perimenopause (her expertise!) the fact that Kylie and I are "Hub Sisters" and why a holistic approach to ou…

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Encore - Episode 094 - Lyndsay Watterson, Walking Stick Designer to the Stars! 34:17

6M ago34:17

34:17

Lyndsay Watterson has designed walking sticks used by Selma Blair and Christina Applegate. And if that's not impressive enough, she also performed death-defying circus moves at the closing ceremony of the 2012 Paralympic Games in London. While Coldplay performed! After having arthritis since her teens, Lyndsay had knee replacement surgery at age 39…

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Encore - Episode 50 - Dr. Aviva Gaskill PhD Clinical Psychologist 33:04

6M ago33:04

33:04

Dr. Aviva Gaskill is another example of something which I didn't know existed until a short while ago. Dr. Gaskill is a Clinical Psychologist who specializes in treating MS patients. Not only that, she is a designated Partner in MS Care for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Dr. Gaskill's interest lies in the convergence of medical issues and…

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Encore - Episode 63 - Permission To Laugh with Shari Short 42:55

6M ago42:55

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This is an Encore presentation of Episode 63 and one of my favorites from earlier in 2022. My guest was Shari Short, a comedian, writer, and, naturally, a developmental psychologist working in healthcare communications. Since her MS diagnosis in 2008, Shari has used humor to deal with MS, communicate about MS and cope with MS. In this episode, we t…

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Carlene Carter 11:44

6M ago11:44

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In this conversation with Carlene, kin of the legendary Carter Family, she talks a little bit about getting in touch with her family roots, the freedom that country music offers artists, and the music she was enjoying at the time.

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Bonus: Friendshipable Podcast with Guest Amy Behimer 37:21

6M ago37:21

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Send us a Text Message. Happy New Year to my Habit Heroes! Enjoy today's Bonus Episode where you'll hear me as a guest on the Friendshipable Podcast. Terri + Manya chat with Amy Behimer, a certified health coach, pharmacist, autoimmune warrior, and host of The Habit Hub for Autoimmune Podcast and found of CLUB Habit Hub. We discussed using our empa…

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Encore - Episode 83 - Part One - MS Warriors and their Caregivers 37:26

6M ago37:26

37:26

Often on this podcast, we feature people with MS, talking to other people with MS, about living with MS. But this time, I wanted to provide an inside look into what it's like when your support person is the person you love and who lives with you. How do we make our relationships work so we can stay together, despite everything this crappy disease c…

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Encore - Episode 092 - Roxy Murray - Multiple Sclerosis Fashionista 40:05

6M ago40:05

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Many people I've spoken to on the podcast have struggled to get an MS diagnosis, but Roxy Murray's story is especially frustrating. A UK-based podcaster, MS advocate, and fashionista, she first presented with MS at 18, waking up one day with double vision and intense headaches. They were rushed to hospital, undergoing an MRI and a Lumbar Puncture -…

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Encore - Episode 83 - Part One - MS Warriors and their Caregivers 36:07

6M ago36:07

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Often on this podcast, we feature people with MS, talking to other people with MS, about living with MS. But this time, I wanted to provide an inside look into what it's like when your support person is the person you love and who lives with you. How do we make our relationships work so we can stay together, despite everything this crappy disease c…

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Earl Thomas Conley 21:07

6M ago21:07

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In this conversation with dynamite artist ETC, he gives us his opinion on winning country music awards, the benefits of music videos, along with his perspective on making it in the music business.By Lee Arnold

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