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FALL-OSOPHY, My Trip through Life with MS - Our interview with author/MS advocate, Ardra Shephard
Manage episode 482510931 series 2397294
In today's episode, Jodi and I get to check in with Ardra Shephard about the engaging complexities of her intriguing new book, aptly titled, Fall-osophy, My Trip through Life with MS. You may think you already know Ardra from her award-winning blog, Tripping on Air, her social media content, or her popular podcast, but, trust us, if you REALLY want to know her, you need to place this revealing page-turner of a memoir on your shopping list. Until then Jodi, Ardra and I are going to give you a glimpse of what you can expect.
EPISODE NOTES:
- Her personal journey on her blog and social media being only a fraction of what is captured in her book
- The book making Ardra more 3D
- Both newbies and veterans of MS will resonate with the content
- This book is about way more than just a woman with MS
- A movie in the making
- Her goal with the book
- Deciding what's humiliating
- When her condition is finally given a label
- The worst symptom of MS…fear or guilt
- Looking cool while using mobility aids
- Her first MS DMD
- Dr. Muppet. What was he thinking?
- Ardra's HSCT saga
- Relief when your MS symptoms become visible
- When co-workers question the validity of your condition
- The “C” word. It's not what you think.
- Reminding ourselves of our value
- Being recognized for our contribution to relationships
- Disability decor
- Serenity is for quitters
- On dating
- Passing muster with potential in-laws
- Instilling self worth in a loved one
- Raising the bar for other MS advocates
- The love story woven throughout the book
- The unveiling of “The Banker”
- Inspiring others to write their story
- Giving the chronic illness community a voice
LINKS:
Video version of this interview on YouTube
Ardra's new book - FALL-OSOPHY, My Trip through Life with MS
285 episodes
Manage episode 482510931 series 2397294
In today's episode, Jodi and I get to check in with Ardra Shephard about the engaging complexities of her intriguing new book, aptly titled, Fall-osophy, My Trip through Life with MS. You may think you already know Ardra from her award-winning blog, Tripping on Air, her social media content, or her popular podcast, but, trust us, if you REALLY want to know her, you need to place this revealing page-turner of a memoir on your shopping list. Until then Jodi, Ardra and I are going to give you a glimpse of what you can expect.
EPISODE NOTES:
- Her personal journey on her blog and social media being only a fraction of what is captured in her book
- The book making Ardra more 3D
- Both newbies and veterans of MS will resonate with the content
- This book is about way more than just a woman with MS
- A movie in the making
- Her goal with the book
- Deciding what's humiliating
- When her condition is finally given a label
- The worst symptom of MS…fear or guilt
- Looking cool while using mobility aids
- Her first MS DMD
- Dr. Muppet. What was he thinking?
- Ardra's HSCT saga
- Relief when your MS symptoms become visible
- When co-workers question the validity of your condition
- The “C” word. It's not what you think.
- Reminding ourselves of our value
- Being recognized for our contribution to relationships
- Disability decor
- Serenity is for quitters
- On dating
- Passing muster with potential in-laws
- Instilling self worth in a loved one
- Raising the bar for other MS advocates
- The love story woven throughout the book
- The unveiling of “The Banker”
- Inspiring others to write their story
- Giving the chronic illness community a voice
LINKS:
Video version of this interview on YouTube
Ardra's new book - FALL-OSOPHY, My Trip through Life with MS
285 episodes
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