by Dr. Gretchen Hawley PT, DPT, MSCS
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!
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April 16, 2025
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This is the first time I’m talking about my career journey! I dive into my personal journey from being camera shy to becoming an MS specialist and creating "The MSing Link," an online program specifically designed for those with multiple sclerosis (MS).</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Discover how my early days as a Beachbody coach unexpectedly led me to develop accessible exercise programs tailored for people with MS. I'll share insights into how showing up regularly, both personally and on social media, helped me engage with a community eager for wellness expertise.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Join me as I talk about modifying workouts for Beachbody and how that led to modifying exercises for daily variations in MS symptoms, and how this practice can advance your strength, mobility, and energy levels.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Learn about my passion for helping individuals navigate their MS journey using research-driven approaches, cultivating a supportive community, and celebrating every victory along the way. Tune in for strategies, exercises, and motivating advice to empower your life with MS and discover the transformative potential of consistency and accessible adaptations.</span></p> <p> </p> <p>Resources mentioned in the episode:</p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The MSing Link, Episode 158, </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">5 Year Anniversary of The MSing Link Online Wellness Program</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"> - </span><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/158-5-year-anniversary-of-the-msing-link-online/id1583587911?i=1000638398022"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Apple</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> | </span><a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/3wyiXzL7chWRpMqDvtive8?si=-r0E3wvpRlu4i9SP2U0lPA"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Spotify</span></a></p> <p> </p> <p>Additional Resources<span style="font-weight: 400;">:</span><a href="https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/insider"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/insider</span></a></p> <p>Reach out to Me<span style="font-weight: 400;">: [email protected] </span></p> <p>Website<span style="font-weight: 400;">:</span><a href="http://www.msinglink.com/"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">www.MSingLink.com</span></a></p> <p>Social<span style="font-weight: 400;">: </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">★ Facebook:</span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/mswellness"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">https://www.facebook.com/groups/mswellness</span></a></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">★ Instagram:</span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/doctor.gretchen"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">https://www.instagram.com/doctor.gretchen</span></a></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">★ YouTube:</span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/doctorgretchenhawley?sub_confirmation=1"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">https://www.youtube.com/c/doctorgretchenhawley?sub_confirmation=1</span></a></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br><br></span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">→ Game Changers Course:</span><a href="https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/GameChangersCourse"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/GameChangersCourse</span></a></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">→ Total Core Program:</span><a href="https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/TotalCoreProgram"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/TotalCoreProgram</span></a></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">→ The MSing Link:</span><a href="https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/TheMSingLink"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/TheMSingLink</span></a></p>
April 9, 2025
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In this episode, I delve into the intricacies of Ampyra, an FDA-approved medication designed to enhance walking in individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS). Sharing insights from both research and my experience as a physical therapist specializing in MS, I discuss the medication’s impact on walking speed and quality. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Discover the importance of maintaining a strict 12-hour medication schedule and learn how Ampyra acts as a potassium channel blocker to enhance nerve conduction. I also provide real-life anecdotes from my MS clients, highlighting improvements in walking quality, reduced spasticity, and fatigue. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Join me in exploring how combining Ampyra with tailored physical therapy can maximize benefits and improve walking and balance. This episode is packed with expert advice, practical tips, and resources to empower those living with MS to enhance their mobility and quality of life. Don’t miss this informative session on navigating walking challenges with MS and discovering potential treatment options!</span></p> <p> </p> <p>Resources mentioned in the episode:</p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">MSWS-12, Multiple Sclerosis Walking Scale - 12 steps: </span><a href="https://www.apta.org/patient-care/evidence-based-practice-resources/test-measures/12-item-multiple-sclerosis-walking-scale-msws-12"><span style="font-weight: 400;">https://www.apta.org/patient-care/evidence-based-practice-resources/test-measures/12-item-multiple-sclerosis-walking-scale-msws-12</span></a></p> <p> </p> <p>Additional Resources<span style="font-weight: 400;">:</span><a href="https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/insider"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/insider</span></a></p> <p>Reach out to Me<span style="font-weight: 400;">: [email protected] </span></p> <p>Website<span style="font-weight: 400;">:</span><a href="http://www.msinglink.com/"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">www.MSingLink.com</span></a></p> <p>Social<span style="font-weight: 400;">: </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">★ Facebook:</span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/mswellness"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">https://www.facebook.com/groups/mswellness</span></a></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">★ Instagram:</span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/doctor.gretchen"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">https://www.instagram.com/doctor.gretchen</span></a></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">★ YouTube:</span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/doctorgretchenhawley?sub_confirmation=1"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">https://www.youtube.com/c/doctorgretchenhawley?sub_confirmation=1</span></a></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br><br></span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">→ Game Changers Course:</span><a href="https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/GameChangersCourse"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/GameChangersCourse</span></a></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">→ Total Core Program:</span><a href="https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/TotalCoreProgram"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/TotalCoreProgram</span></a></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">→ The MSing Link:</span><a href="https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/TheMSingLink"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/TheMSingLink</span></a></p>
April 2, 2025
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In this episode, I'm thrilled to have Lynne Peeples, a science journalist and author of "The Inner Clock," join us to explore the fascinating world of our circadian rhythms! </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Discover how understanding and optimizing your inner clock can lead to better sleep, happiness, and improved performance—particularly important for those of us navigating life with multiple sclerosis (MS). Lynne delves into the essential role of our circadian rhythm in health, while sharing tips to align your inner clock for enhanced well-being. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">If you're looking for practical strategies to boost your energy and manage MS symptoms, this conversation is packed with expert insights and actionable advice. Join us to learn how these small changes can make a big difference in your MS journey!</span></p> <p> </p> <p>About Lynne:</p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Lynne Peeples is a speaker and science journalist. Her recent book, </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">THE INNER CLOCK: Living in Sync with Our Circadian Rhythms</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">, explores how circadian science can help us sleep better, feel happier, and improve our performance, productivity, and overall health. Her writing has appeared in The Guardian, Scientific American, The Atlantic, TIME, and other publications. Peeples herself has appeared on television and radio shows including MSNBC, NPR Fresh Air, and BBC News. Before becoming a journalist, she crunched numbers as a biostatistician for HIV clinical trials and environmental health studies. Peeples holds master’s degrees in biostatistics from the Harvard School of Public Health and in science journalism from New York University. She is also a recipient of an MIT Knight Science Journalism fellowship.</span></p> <p> </p> <p>Connect with Lynne:</p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Website: </span><a href="https://lynnepeeples.com/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">https://lynnepeeples.com/</span></a></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Instagram:</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">https://www.instagram.com/lynne.peeples</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">LinkedIn: </span><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynnepeeples/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynnepeeples/</span></a></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Facebook: </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/lynne.peeples"><span style="font-weight: 400;">https://www.facebook.com/lynne.peeples</span></a></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">X: </span><a href="https://x.com/lynnepeeps"><span style="font-weight: 400;">https://x.com/lynnepeeps</span></a></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Bluesky: </span><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/lynnepeeps.bsky.social"><span style="font-weight: 400;">https://bsky.app/profile/lynnepeeps.bsky.social</span></a></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Threads: </span><a href="https://www.threads.net/@lynne.peeples"><span style="font-weight: 400;">https://www.threads.net/@lynne.peeples</span></a></p> <p> </p> <p>Resources mentioned in the episode:</p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Inner Clock, Living In Sync with Our Circadian Rhythms</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"> by Lynne Peeples - </span><a href="https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/703281/the-inner-clock-by-lynne-peeples/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/703281/the-inner-clock-by-lynne-peeples/</span></a></p> <p> </p> <p>Additional Resources<span style="font-weight: 400;">:</span><a href="https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/insider"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/insider</span></a></p> <p>Reach out to Me<span style="font-weight: 400;">: [email protected] </span></p> <p>Website<span style="font-weight: 400;">:</span><a href="http://www.msinglink.com/"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">www.MSingLink.com</span></a></p> <p>Social<span style="font-weight: 400;">: </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">★ Facebook:</span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/mswellness"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">https://www.facebook.com/groups/mswellness</span></a></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">★ Instagram:</span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/doctor.gretchen"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">https://www.instagram.com/doctor.gretchen</span></a></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">★ YouTube:</span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/doctorgretchenhawley?sub_confirmation=1"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">https://www.youtube.com/c/doctorgretchenhawley?sub_confirmation=1</span></a></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br><br></span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">→ Game Changers Course:</span><a href="https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/GameChangersCourse"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/GameChangersCourse</span></a></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">→ Total Core Program:</span><a href="https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/TotalCoreProgram"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/TotalCoreProgram</span></a></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">→ The MSing Link:</span><a href="https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/TheMSingLink"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/TheMSingLink</span></a></p>
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