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Move It or Lose It is a podcast about all things that Move the Mind, Body, Spirit and Soul. Your Host, Kathy Chester is an MS Warrior, Certified Personal and MS Fitness Trainer, Prenatal and Group Fitness Trainer. Having MS and Rheumatoid Arthritis and Epilepsy, Kathy brings insight and an inside view to how important MOVEMENT is to the Autoimmune community. We have fun guests and cover things that maybe others don't want to talk about regarding Multiple Sclerosis and other Autoimmune Diseases.
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Threading MS Journeys is a podcast for people recently diagnosed with MS. It celebrates the resilience and positive qualities of individuals living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and those in their support network. Hosted by Anthony, who was recently Dx with RRMS, this podcast threads together the diverse stories and experiences of its guests, showcasing the interconnectedness of everyone impacted by this condition. In each episode, Anthony and his guests explore topics such as stress manageme ...
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Move It or Lose It | Episode 139 Part 02 | Ralph Cortese: Hope in Recovery Strength that you didn’t know you had. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes of the Move It or Lose It Podcast! 🎧 Want to know more about Ralph Cortese and Stroke Warrior Radio? 💻 Website: https://www.strokewarriorradio.com/who-we-are.html 📸 Instagra…
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Move It or Lose It | Episode 139 Part 01 | Ralph Cortese: Hope in Recovery Strength that you didn’t know you had. Part 02 airs next week on Wednesday, October 29th! Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes of the Move It or Lose It Podcast! 🎧 Want to know more about Ralph Cortese and Stroke Warrior Radio? 💻 Website: https://ww…
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Move It or Lose It | Episode 137 Part 2 | Dr. Joshua Katz: Helping disrupt ideas about MS treatment Part 2 of a great conversation with neurologist, Dr. Joshua Katz about the MS treatments available and the breakthroughs being made. Dr. Joshua Katz graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine in 1992. He is the director of The Elliot Lewis Ce…
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Move It or Lose It | Episode 137 Part 1 | Dr. Joshua Katz: Helping disrupt ideas about MS treatment. Part 1 of a great conversation with neurologist, Dr. Joshua Katz about the MS treatments available and the breakthroughs being made. Dr. Joshua Katz graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine in 1992. He is the director of The Elliot Lewis C…
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Move It or Lose It | Episode 136 | Rock Tape: The many uses! A conversation with Rock Tape co-founder, Dr. Steven Capobianco. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes of the Move It or Lose It Podcast! 🎧 Want to learn more about Rock Tape? 💻 Website: https://rocktape.com 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rocktape/ 🎞 YouTu…
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Move It or Lose | Episode 103 Replay | Down and Dirty Truth About Living With MS 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 ho…
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Move It or Lose It | Episode 135 | Jen Weaver from My Spoonie Sisters | A deep dive into community with chronic illness Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes of the Move It or Lose It Podcast! 🎧 Want to learn more about My Spoonie Sisters? 💻 Website: https://myspooniesisters.com 🔈 Podcast: https://myspooniesisters.com/podca…
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Move It or Lose It | Episode 134 | Lyme Disease: Things you may not know about Lyme from a father and daughter’s perspective Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes of the Move It or Lose It Podcast! 🎧 Want to learn more about FootScientific? 💻 Website: https: https://footscientific.com 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/…
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Move It or Lose It | Episode 133 | Maddi Niebanck: Young Stroke Survivor and Advocate Want to learn more about Maddi? 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maddistrokeofluck/ 💻 Fast Fwd Summit: https://fastfwdsummits.com Maddi’s Book: 📖 Fast Fwd: The Fully Recovered Mindset: https://www.amazon.com/Fast-Fwd-Fully-Recovered-Mindset/dp/1641375329/ref…
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Move It or Lose It | Episode 132 | Kaitlin and Logan: Pride and Joy! Celebrating Pride Month 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ To hear the full song at the beginning of the podcast, click the link below! NOT EVERY BOY IS BLUE by Danny Cox 🔊 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qLOWpUXf1ac Want to learn more about FootScientific? 💻 Website: https: https://footscientific.com 📸 I…
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Move It or Lose It | Episode 131 | Nana Opong-Owusu: Encouraging Exercise and Movement with The MiSunderstood Foundation Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes of the Move It or Lose It Podcast! 🎧 Want to learn more about Nana and TheMiSunderstood Foundation: 💻 Website: https://themisunderstoodfoundation.com/ 📸 Instagram: ht…
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Move It or Lose It | Episode 130 | Brian Wallace: MS Awareness Through Patient’s Stories Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes of the Move It or Lose It Podcast! 🎧 Check out the MS Michigan Man YouTube Channel! 💻 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCI16Z6azHxj7kTpKjtCsag Want to learn more about FootScientific? 💻 Web…
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Move It or Lose It | Episode 129 | Adam Powell: Getting to the Finish Line! Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes of the Move It or Lose It Podcast! 🎧 Want to learn more about Adam Powell? 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/msd_with_the_wrong_mfr/ 💻 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adam.powell.161 🔊 TikTok: https://ww…
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Move It or Lose It | Episode 128 | Chris Hughes: Foot Scientific Get Excited for the Elevate 360 Brace! Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes of the Move It or Lose It Podcast! 🎧 Want to learn more about The Pulse Device? 💻 Website: https: https://footscientific.com 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/footscientific 🎞 Yo…
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Move It or Lose It | Episode 127 | Brian Wallace: MS Michigan Man and MS Disrupted Collaboration Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes of the Move It or Lose It Podcast! 🎧 Want to learn more about The Pulse Device? 💻 Website: https://www.pulsedevice.com/ 📸 Instagram: / pulsedevice 🎵 TikTok: / pulsedevice 🌟 Stay Connected & …
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Move It or Lose It | Episode 126 | Adam Powell: Together Again! 2025 MS Events Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes of the Move It or Lose It Podcast! 🎧 Want to learn more about The Pulse Device? 💻 Website: https://www.pulsedevice.com/ 📸 Instagram: / pulsedevice 🎵 TikTok: / pulsedevice 🌟 Stay Connected & Join the Community…
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Tiffany Kairos' life was filled with plans and excitement, but everything changed when she experienced her first seizure while driving. Her unexpected diagnosis with epilepsy led to a whirlwind of emotions and adjustments, forcing her to reevaluate her life and how she navigated her new reality. Tiffany has now been living with epilepsy for 16 year…
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This episode is a return visit for Robbie Gillett, a talented poet who lives with MS. We talked about Robbie's initial struggles with his diagnosis and how it led him to writing poetry as a form of therapy and self-expression. With the support of his wife, who encouraged him to share his work, Robbie has used his poetry to raise awareness and provi…
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Recently I had a fantastic conversation with Kelli Gastis, an author and fellow MS warrior. Kelli shared her journey of being diagnosed with MS at 25 and how she navigated through various treatments, including natural remedies. We talked about Kelli's busy life before her MS diagnosis, working in the fashion industry and teaching dance and aerobics…
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Did you know that vibration therapy can help with cognitive function and motor skills? Recently I had the pleasure of speaking to Ethan Pollak who has developed a revolutionary device that is making waves in the rehab space for MS and stroke patients, amongst many others. As experienced weightlifters, Ethan and his co-founder, Cole, realized that m…
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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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I'm delighted to present my recent chat with my almost-namesake Cathy Chester and her husband Gary. Cathy and Gary began dating in 1985, the year before Cathy's diagnosis, which means that at the time of recording they have been together for nearly 40 years - incredible! Cathy and Gary share valuable insights into the importance of communication an…
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Did you know that music can improve our cognitive abilities and even aid rehabilitation for people with neurological conditions? Recently I had the pleasure of meeting Kirsten Smayda who holds a PhD in Auditory Cognitive Psychology, and we dove into the fascinating intersection of music, psychology, and health. Kirsten works at MedRhythms, and they…
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In a change from our regularly scheduled programming, today I had the pleasure of being interviewed by my wonderful colleague, Mollie Witt. We discussed our journey together, as she has been a personal training client of mine for nearly a year. She shared how our training sessions have transformed her life following her MS diagnosis. We talked abou…
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In the second part of my conversation with former Michigan football player Brian Wallace, Brian shared his journey of coming to terms with his diagnosis and the emotional turmoil that accompanied it. He opened up about the initial fear and embarrassment he felt, especially as someone who had always been athletic. He expressed the difficulty of disc…
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Brian Wallace is a former Michigan football player, who shared his incredible journey with multiple sclerosis. His story is not just about sports; it's about resilience, determination, and the power of movement, especially for those of us living with MS. In the first of a two-part interview, Brian talked about growing up in a loving household, play…
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Did you know that vibration therapy can help with cognitive function and motor skills? Recently I had the pleasure of speaking to Ethan Pollak who has developed a revolutionary device that is making waves in the rehab space for MS and stroke patients, amongst many others. As experienced weightlifters, Ethan and his co-founder, Cole, realized that m…
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Summary In this episode, Anthony Lobosco continues his conversation with Kathy Chester, who shares her inspiring journey from running multiple sclerosis gyms to founding MS Disrupted. Kathy discusses the importance of personalized care, nutrition, and lifestyle in managing autoimmune conditions. She emphasizes the emotional and physical challenges …
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Lydia Guerrero founded Infusion Wear with a mission to create affordable adaptive wear, specifically designed for individuals undergoing medical treatments. Lydia was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2011, and her DMT infusion process was made more uncomfortable by having to struggle with clothing that was either too tight or cumbersome. After …
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In part two of my conversation with Dr. Summer, we dive deep into her journey of becoming a physician after facing significant life challenges, including a divorce and becoming a single parent to her two boys. As we covered in the first part of this conversation, Dr. Summer was misdiagnosed with MS before receiving the correct diagnosis of neuromye…
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I recently enjoyed speaking with the incredible Dr. Summer about her remarkable story. I’ve been following her journey on TikTok, and I was eager to dive into her experiences with neuromyelitis optica (NMO), a condition that was initially misdiagnosed as multiple sclerosis (MS). Summer's resilience and determination to overcome her challenges are t…
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In Episode 118 of the Move It or Lose It Podcast I sit down with my lovely friend, Lisa Norris, who is thriving while living with another autoimmune disease—Lupus. We dive into the challenges and triumphs of accepting our diagnoses and moving forward to live a badass life despite the obstacles. Lisa shares her abundance of gratitude and reveals how…
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This episode is a return visit for Robbie Gillett, a talented poet who lives with MS. We talked about Robbie's initial struggles with his diagnosis and how it led him to writing poetry as a form of therapy and self-expression. With the support of his wife, who encouraged him to share his work, Robbie has used his poetry to raise awareness and provi…
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Kathy Chester - MS DISRUPTED summary In this episode, host Anthony Lobosco interviews Kathy Chester, a resilient individual who manages multiple health conditions, including multiple sclerosis (MS), rheumatoid arthritis, and epilepsy. Kathy shares her MS journey, highlighting the importance of acceptance, support, and exercise. She discusses her in…
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Recently I had a fantastic conversation with Kelli Gastis, an author and fellow MS warrior. Kelli shared her journey of being diagnosed with MS at 25 and how she navigated through various treatments, including natural remedies. We talked about Kelli's busy life before her MS diagnosis, working in the fashion industry and teaching dance and aerobics…
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I always love speaking to people who are working to improve the lives of people living with chronic health conditions. So I recently had the pleasure of interviewing Claudio Semplicini, an Italian doctor who co-created Exoband, a device aimed at assisting individuals with walking difficulties due to various neurological conditions. Exoband is a lig…
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I'm delighted to present my recent chat with my almost-namesake Cathy Chester and her husband Gary. Cathy and Gary began dating in 1985, the year before Cathy's diagnosis, which means that at the time of recording they have been together for nearly 40 years - incredible! Cathy and Gary share valuable insights into the importance of communication an…
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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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Summary In this episode, host Anthonyshares his personal journey with multiple sclerosis (MS) and discusses the impact of the disease on his life. He provides an overview of MS, including its prevalence and different forms. Anthony emphasizes the importance of support networks and shares his positive routines for managing his mental and physical he…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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