The MSing Link

The MSing Link

Hosted 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...

Episodes

149. Mind-Body Connection for MS w/ Eileen Laird

Season #1

I have a guest with me, Eileen Laird. She is a writer, podcast host, and autoimmune warrior living a vital life with rheumatoid arthritis. On today's episode, we talk about her newly published book called Healing...
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148. Exercises to Improve Walking in MS w/ Deb L.

Season #1

Some of my favorite podcast episodes that I share are the ones where I am interviewing some of my 1:1 clients for them to share their story and share their improvements because they are just so relatable! So today is...
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147. Comprehensive Multiple Sclerosis Care w/ Dr. Gabriel Pardo, M.D.

Season #1

On today's episode, I am interviewing Dr. Gabriel Pardo. We talk about comprehensive care for people with MS, what an MS Center of Excellence is, and MS research happening in Dr. Pardo's Center. Dr. Gabriel Pardo is a...
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146. How to Transition to a Different Mobility Aid

Season #1

One question I get frequently from MSing Link members, social media followers, 1:1 clients, etc. is, "How do I transition from using my current mobility aid to a lesser mobility aid or no mobility aid at all?" And...
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145. Q&A with Dr. Terry Wahls: EBV, Remyelination, & Best Tips

Season #1

I have a special guest with me on today's podcast episode, Dr. Terry Wahls. She's been on our podcast before, but this time, Dr. Wahls is explaining a study that she has going on right now. On today's episode, Dr....
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144. How to Measure Progress & Stay Motivated

Season #1

Today, I want to share a book that I am currently listening to that is all about mindset! When you have a chronic illness like MS it can be really easy to get into or feel stuck in a negative/neutral thought pattern,...
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143. Loss of Identity with Chronic Illness w/ Ashley Milus

Season #1

My guest today, Ashley Myles is a registered nurse with chronic illness. She found a way to thrive with her illnesses after 12 years of feeling no support from her doctors. On today's episode, we talk about the loss...
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142. Knee Kissing 101: Why is It Happening & What To Do About It

Season #1

I'm super excited because today is going to be the very first piece of content that I create in a brand new series that I'm starting called If This, Then What? And this first episode in this series is on knee kissing!...
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141. New Research on Primary Progressive MS w/ Dr. Bob Axtell

Season #1

On todays episode, Dr. Bob talks to us about his research (their newest findings discovered a potential treatment for primary-progressive MS)., what it means for people with Primary progressive MS, and things you can...
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140. Improved Walking in 2 Weeks w/ This Routine

Season #1

Thanks so much for tuning in today! I wanted to share a story with you about a 1:1 client that I've been working with for just about one month. And two weeks into us working together, she started noticing really great...
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139. Neuroplasticity & Neuro Physical Therapy w/ Eliz Martin

Season #1

I have a very special guest, Eliz Martin. On today's episode, we talk about how Eliz has used neuroplasticity and physical therapy to go from being nonverbal and nonambulatory to now speaking clearly and walking with...
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138. Triggers for Multiple Sclerosis

Season #1

 Today, I am chatting with you about all things relating to triggers and MS! Recently, a lot of my MSing Link members, or my 1:1 clients, have been asking me for help in determining why they are experiencing symptoms...
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