A cautionary tale of facing a serious diagnosis while already living with the equally serious and daunting reality of MS. My hope is that listeners will hear something that might help them when and if they get some other illness. It doesn’t seem fair but having MS won’t protect you from getting sick with something else. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kimberly-albin/message ..read more

Trips to the gym have gotten harder and consequently less consistent than I’d like but a nice comment from a stranger recharged me. I didn’t ask to be an inspiration but if my situation makes others feel motivated to keep their body strong, then so be it. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kimberly-albin/message ..read more

After 3+ years of producing the MS is Messy podcast I thought it was time to hang up my mic but a nice woman who I don’t know personally sent me a heartfelt message about how much she was getting from my podcasts. I always said if I could help just one other person dealing with MS, then the effort was worth it so I will continue for as long as I have topics to share. Thanks for listening and sharing with those who might benefit from my message. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kimberly-albin/message ..read more

After years of talking about our home's lack of accessibility. we finally decided to install an elevator as stairs have become too challenging for me to manage some days. This free standing lift designed by Stiltz is the answer we were looking for when we ultimately agreed that our home, community and friends are too important to us to leave. We realize that this expensive home modification is not feasible for most but after crunching the numbers, it's cheaper than pulling up roots and relocating to a single level home or at least one with a master on the main floor. I'm also excited that my a ..read more

All the planning in the world won’t prepare a disabled person from running into challenges while traveling anywhere but especially oversees. After a magical family vacation to Italy, I learned firsthand how hard it is to travel but I’m glad I did it. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kimberly-albin/message ..read more

My conversation with Dr. Billstrom from the Bingham Memorial Center for Functional Medicine is extremely informative for anyone with an autoimmune disease specifically MS. You will hopefully feel empowered to start making positive changes in your own health journey immediately with his tried and true advice for slowing and even reversing your MS symptoms. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kimberly-albin/message ..read more

I had the unique opportunity to speak with Dr. David Billstrom, a longtime, respected functional medicine doctor who has made it his life's goal to educate and treat those of us living with an autoimmune disease. In this part 1 of a 2 part series Dr. Billstrom shares his belief that all autoimmune disease can be prevented and /or reversed with some simple lifestyle changes.t You will hopefully feel as empowered as I do to start making these changes immediately especially if everything you've tried up to this point hasn't really made much of a difference. Wherever you are on your health journey ..read more

After taking the summer off to recharge and readjust my priorities, I still struggle with not feeling enough. This society places so much emphasis on being active and busy but sometimes MS prevents me from doing all I would like to. I've been working on true acceptance, not conditional, which only allows me to feel good about myself if I've ticked off enough on my to do list. It's ok if I don't get as much accomplished as I think I should, in fact, taking care of myself has become a full time job and that's ok too. I'm learning to release the attachment I have that keeps the illness in place w ..read more

I've been MIA for awhile so today's podcast explains why. I am so thankful today for a good doctor, helpful meds and the support and encouragement of family and friends which are all important to feeling better. Fighting this disease never stops but with this most recent steroid course, I am feeling up for the battle again. Don't ever give up the hope of feeling better because there is always an answer if you look hard enough for it. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kimberly-albin/message ..read more

After my recent trip to Arizona to visit with my mom, I learned alot about how each of us are handling our own MS journeys. Having been recently diagnosed with MS, my mom still leads a very active life which was nice to see. I also realized while I was there how many short cuts or energy savers I employ on a daily basis, some of which I discuss in the podcast. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kimberly-albin/message ..read more