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Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an incurable autoimmune disease. Thriving Over Surviving shares the experiences of those living with MS who lean into their core values to live their best lives. Our host, Edie, was diagnosed with RRMS in 2015. In each episode, she chats it up with MS thrivers to learn and grow from each other's experiences. Chronic illnesses such as MS can impact our lives in ways that may become overwhelming. It is nice to know that others out there focus on thriving despite their diagnosis. New episodes are published each week. Thank you for joining our thriving community!

Thriving Over Surviving Multiple Sclerosis Edie Sohigian

    • Health & Fitness
    • 4.9 • 38 Ratings

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an incurable autoimmune disease. Thriving Over Surviving shares the experiences of those living with MS who lean into their core values to live their best lives. Our host, Edie, was diagnosed with RRMS in 2015. In each episode, she chats it up with MS thrivers to learn and grow from each other's experiences. Chronic illnesses such as MS can impact our lives in ways that may become overwhelming. It is nice to know that others out there focus on thriving despite their diagnosis. New episodes are published each week. Thank you for joining our thriving community!

    Fear Of The Unknown With An Multiple Sclerosis Diagnosis

    Fear Of The Unknown With An Multiple Sclerosis Diagnosis

    When have you felt the most fear in your life? Did you know there are seven deadly fears?
    Fear of being alone Fear of connecting (lack of) Fear of abandonment Fear of self-assertion Fear of lack of recognition Fear of failure and success Fear of being fully alive    Rachel Larson shares how she moved beyond fear and anger to embrace vulnerability and live her best life.  She removed herself from isolation and now fully enjoys her life with or without MS. Let's chat it up with Rachel. 
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    Facebook and Instagram: @wontstopsmyelin 
    email: wontstopsmyelin@gmail.com    
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    • 29 min
    Our Emotional Health With Multiple Sclerosis

    Our Emotional Health With Multiple Sclerosis

    Would you consider yourself emotionally well? Do we even know what that feels like or should feel like? Jane Gould has found what emotional wellness is for her. She shares with us her 20-year journey with MS, what she has learned about herself, and how she finds peace in her every day life. Let's chat it up with Jane!
    Twitter: @ABCsofMS
    Substack: https://abcms.substack.com
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    • 40 min
    Knowledge Is Power With MS, But What's Next?

    Knowledge Is Power With MS, But What's Next?

    Many of us searched for answers for a long time before finding out we have multiple sclerosis. Once you had the knowledge, what did you do with it? Knowing is just the first step. Alex Sokoloff uses his core value of self-discipline to stick to his routines after learning many lessons throughout his MS experience. Let's chat it up with Alex!
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    Instagram: @thrivingoversurvivingpodcast
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    • 26 min
    It's A Marathon, Not A Sprint With Multiple Sclerosis

    It's A Marathon, Not A Sprint With Multiple Sclerosis

    What is one change in your life you would like to make? Just one change that would improve the quality of your life. One change that would make you proud of yourself. Maybe this episode with Gillian Crooks will inspire you to do just that. Or maybe you have already made a change and you can relate. Once wheelchair-bound, this marathon runner has a lot to share about having high expectations and focusing on things within our control. Let's chat it up with Gillian! 
    Instagram: @gillian.eattobeatms
    www.mygroovewellness.com
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    • 30 min
    Being Kind To Yourself When You Have Multiple Sclerosis

    Being Kind To Yourself When You Have Multiple Sclerosis

    Being kind to yourself even if you don't have MS is a struggle for many people. I am super hard on myself. But it is so important to treat yourself with kindness when diagnosed with a chronic illness. We can not blame ourselves! Joanna Bolouri is a bestselling rom-com author. Her cat Twitch reluctantly allows her and her daughter to live with him in Glasgow, Scotland. She advocates for kindness. Let's chat it up with Joanna. 
    Twitter: @scribbles78
    Facebook page: jbolouri
    Instagram: @joannabolouri
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    • 37 min
    Researchers Are Making Breakthroughs in the MS Field

    Researchers Are Making Breakthroughs in the MS Field

    Episode 100! And who better to talk to than Dr. Terry Wahls! A board certified internal medicine physician who conducts clinical trials testing the efficacy of diet lifestyle to treat multiple sclerosis. She is the author of The Wahls Protocol: A Way to Treat All Chronic Autoimmune Conditions Using Paleo Principles. 
    Sign up for Dr. Wahls newsletter and get the one page summary of the diet that is used in her clinics and clinical trials to restore cellular health. Great for the refrigerator.
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    • 27 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
38 Ratings

38 Ratings

John Richard K ,

An enlightening experience

A wonderfully transparent and honest soliloquy about Edie’s experiences with MS. I learned more about the challenges and realities of this affliction during this 45 minute podcast than I learned in my prior 48 years. Happily recommend giving this a listen.

Megan Evans / The MS Stage ,

Fantastic Show

Loved connecting with Edie. She is a wonderful podcast host and this show really shares the wisdom of MS thrivers! Love listening to everyone’s personal MS journeys. Well done!

Terry Wahls ,

Terrific podcast for MS people

Worth your time!

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