Past Podcast Episodes

Chris Holland had a successful career working as a paralegal when he was diagnosed with MS in 2004. And, while everyone reacts differently to being diagnosed with MS, no one could have predicted what happened next, as Chris lost everything battling demons he never imagined he would ever face.

But it would be a mistake betting against Chris Holland's resilience. Bouncing back, Chris decided to pursue his lifelong dream of becoming a chef. Today, Chris is a three-time Food Network Chopped champion and the owner and executive chef at Kantina, in Sparkill, New York.

This week, Chris joins me to share a story with a happy ending that almost wasn't.

November is National Family Caregivers Month, which seems to be the perfect time for iConquer MS to expand its community to include MS caregivers. We're sharing all the details of the newly launched iConquer MS Caregivers initiative.

It's impossible to discuss caregiving without mentioning the lifelong contributions made by former First Lady Rosalynn Carter. This week, we're remembering Mrs. Carter and reflecting on her legacy.

And we'll tell you how Infusion Day actually became Spa Day in Dawson City, Yukon.

We have a lot to talk about! Are you ready for RealTalk MS??!

This Week: Chris Holland shares his remarkable story of resilience   :22

November is National Family Caregivers Month  1:22

Remembering Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter  1:52

If you're caring for a loved one with MS, iConquer MS has set out a welcome mat  3:07

Infusion Day is now Spa Day in Dawson City, Yukon 7:13

Chris Holland talks about how he barely made it all the way back 9:34

Share this episode  28:24

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LINKS

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iConquer MS Caregivers
https://iconquerms.org/caregivers

PAPER: Addressing the Needs of Multiple Sclerosis Caregivers from Diagnosis Onward: The Development of a Comprehensive Caregiver Protocol
https://meridian.allenpress.com/ijmsc/article/25/6/273/496788/Addressing-the-Needs-of-Multiple-Sclerosis

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RealTalk MS Episode 326
Guest: Chris Holland

 

According to the CDC, 36 million falls are reported each year, resulting in 3 million adults being transported to the Emergency Room and 32,000 adults dying from their falls. Studies have shown that, in any six-month period, more than 50% of the people living with MS fall at least once, and 30% fall multiple times.

As falls at home are common, occupational therapist Tracy Carrasco joins me to share tips and strategies for making your home safe and accessible.

We're also sharing a research roundup featuring results from a few different clinical trials that are focused on the impact of diet on MS. And that includes the Swank diet, the Wahls diet, the Mediterranean diet, and a simple low-fat diet.

We'll tell you about a novel study that explored the economic impact of an Epstein-Barr Virus vaccine on the cost of MS care in Australia.

If you're living with MS, we have your invitation to participate in the Patient Reported Outcomes for Multiple Sclerosis (PROMS) initiative survey.

And we'll tell you how you can catch the video replay of the International Progressive MS Alliance global webcast on research and treatment for cognitive challenges in progressive MS.

We have a lot to talk about! Are you ready for RealTalk MS??!

This Week: Some of the things I'm thankful for  :22

Research Roundup: The impact of diet on MS  2:40

Survey results show how an EBV vaccine could impact the cost of MS care in Australia  9:03

If you're living with MS, here's your invitation to participate in the PROMS initiative online survey  12:22

How to catch the video replay of the International Progressive MS Alliance global webcast about research and treatment for cognitive challenges in progressive MS 13:38

Tracy Carrasco shares tips for making your home safe and accessible 15:25

Share this episode  27:26

Have you downloaded the free RealTalk MS app?  27:46

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I've always thought about the RealTalk MS podcast as a conversation. And this is your opportunity to join the conversation by sharing your feedback, questions, and suggestions for topics that we can discuss in future podcast episodes. Please shoot me an email or call the RealTalk MS Listener Hotline and share your thoughts!

Email: jon@realtalkms.com
Phone: (310) 526-2283

And don't forget to join us in the RealTalk MS Facebook group!

LINKS

If your podcast app doesn't allow you to click on these links, you'll find them in the show notes in the RealTalk MS app or at www.RealTalkMS.com

STUDY: A Low-Fat Diet Improves Fatigue in Multiple Sclerosis: Results from a Randomized Controlled Trial
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/13524585231208330

STUDY: Diet-Induced Changes in Functional Disability are Mediated by Fatigue in Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis: A Secondary Analysis of the WAVES Randomized Parallel-Arm Trial
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/20552173231209147

STUDY: Exploring the Cost-Effectiveness of EBV Vaccination to Prevent Multiple Sclerosis in an Australian Setting
https://jnnp.bmj.com/content/early/2023/11/02/jnnp-2023-332161

PARTICIPATE: The PROMS Initiative Survey
https://proms-initiative.org/survey-proms

VIDEO: Cognitive Challenges in Progressive MS
https://youtube.com/watch?v=bN26GrRZMts

Join the RealTalk MS Facebook Group
https://facebook.com/groups/realtalkms

Download the RealTalk MS App for iOS Devices
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/realtalk-ms/id1436917200

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https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=tv.wizzard.android.realtalk

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RealTalk MS Episode 325
Guest: Tracy Carrasco