The MSing Link

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Do you have Multiple Sclerosis and have goals of improving your mobility, energy, and motivation? On this show, you’ll learn MS-specific exercises and symptom management strategies to help you gain control over your life with MS. I also bring in other MS Experts in the healthcare industry to share their insights and advice so you’ll be armed with research-driven education. You’ll leave each episode feeling empowered and ready to take action!

Recent Episodes
  • 229. Living with MS: Ardra Shephard on Identity, Humor, and Redefining Normal
    Apr 23, 2025 – 43:43
  • 228. From Camera Shy to MS Specialist: My Journey from Beachbody Coach to Creating The MSing Link
    Apr 16, 2025 – 30:41
  • 227. Walking Better with MS: The Truth About Ampyra (Dalfampridine) from a Physical Therapist
    Apr 9, 2025 – 25:26
  • 226. Resetting Your Body's Clock: A New Approach to MS Symptom Management with Lynne Peeples
    Apr 2, 2025 – 38:56
  • 225. MS Misdiagnosis: Common Conditions Mistaken for Multiple Sclerosis and What to Ask Your Doctor
    Mar 26, 2025 – 23:45
  • 224. Living with MS: Understanding Body Grief and Healing Physical Loss - Interview with Jayne Mattingly
    Mar 19, 2025 – 33:54
  • 223. MS Diagnosis Explained: 2024 McDonald Criteria Updates and What Patients Need to Know
    Mar 12, 2025 – 24:43
  • 222. Must-Have MS Mobility Tools: A Complete Guide for Better Walking and Independence
    Mar 5, 2025 – 20:30
  • 221. MS and Menopause: What Every Woman Needs to Know with Cherie Binns
    Feb 26, 2025 – 46:04
  • 220. MS Foot Drop: 5 Warning Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore with Multiple Sclerosis
    Feb 19, 2025 – 20:00
  • 219. How Self-Sabotage Is Impacting your MS (And How To Stop) With Samantha Hawley
    Feb 12, 2025 – 46:48
  • 218. MS Exercise Modifications: 7 Physical Therapy Strategies for Better Results
    Feb 5, 2025 – 13:39
  • 217. MS Exercise Progression: 7 Physical Therapy Strategies to Advance Your Workout
    Jan 29, 2025 – 14:53
  • 216. MS Exercise vs. Stretching - What Your Physical Therapist Wants You to Know
    Jan 22, 2025 – 15:17
  • 215. Adaptive Bra & Underwear For Chronic Illness w/ Liberare
    Jan 15, 2025 – 25:22
  • 214. MS Healthcare Barriers: What Your Neurologist & Insurance Won't Tell You About SPMS (Secondary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis) & Physical Therapy
    Jan 8, 2025 – 23:32
  • 213. MS Physical Therapy Success Stories: Beyond Walking - Core Strength, Posture & Daily Activities
    Jan 1, 2025 – 26:21
  • 212. Transformative Exercises to Improve MS Mobility: Member Successes
    Dec 25, 2024 – 33:15
  • 211. Pep Talk: Rediscovering Personal Growth on Your MS Journey
    Dec 18, 2024 – 10:48
  • 210. MS Walking Tips: Essential Warm-Ups to Improve Standing After Sitting
    Dec 11, 2024 – 17:44
  • 209. MS Travel Tips: Planning Accessible Vacations w/ Emily Foggio
    Dec 4, 2024 – 49:24
  • 208. Early Symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis
    Nov 27, 2024 – 19:35
  • 207. Holiday Gift Guide 2024
    Nov 20, 2024 – 33:02
  • 206. Pep Talk: Reframing Daily Actions to Achieve Your Mobility Goals
    Nov 13, 2024 – 21:40
  • 205. Improving Mobility and Strength with the Exoband for MS Patients
    Nov 6, 2024 – 23:17
  • 204. How to Stay Consistent w/ Amy Behimer
    Oct 30, 2024 – 37:52
  • 203. MS Pre-hab 101: How Pre-habilitation Can Transform Your Multiple Sclerosis Journey
    Oct 23, 2024 – 22:06
  • 202. Multiple Sclerosis Medication Guide: When and Why to Switch MS Treatments
    Oct 16, 2024 – 23:32
  • 201. Improving Foot Sensation in MS: Vibration Therapy and Exercises with Dr. Splichal
    Oct 9, 2024 – 40:05
  • 200. MS Awareness at New York Fashion Week w/ Mount Sinai MS Center
    Oct 2, 2024 – 33:40
  • 199. Cionic Neural Sleeve for MS w/ Jeremiah Robison
    Sep 25, 2024 – 36:33
  • 198. How to Get Stronger with MS
    Sep 18, 2024 – 29:05
  • 197. UVB Light Therapy for MS w/ Kathy Reagan Young & John MacMahon
    Sep 11, 2024 – 53:39
  • 196. Reversing MS Damage: The Promising Potential of PIPE-307 to Regrow Myelin
    Sep 4, 2024 – 13:05
  • 195. Healthcare Policies for MS w/ Bari Talente
    Aug 28, 2024 – 33:16
  • 194. Weakness After Reducing MS Spasticity
    Aug 21, 2024 – 19:30
  • 193. Managing Autoimmune Diseases Through Diet & Lifestyle w/ Dr. Rani Banik
    Aug 14, 2024 – 22:26
  • 192. Heat Intolerance vs. Heat Dysregulation in MS
    Aug 7, 2024 – 20:40
  • 191. Adaptive Equipment for MS to Reduce Fatigue
    Jul 31, 2024 – 31:53
  • 190. Community Support for Young Adults with Multiple Sclerosis
    Jul 24, 2024 – 25:23
  • 189. Exercises for MS: Wheelchair/Seated Edition
    Jul 17, 2024 – 25:46
  • 188. Types of Stretches for MS
    Jul 10, 2024 – 09:10
  • 187. Dementia, Cognition, and Memory Changes in MS w/ Adria Thompson
    Jul 3, 2024 – 37:14
  • 186. Remyelination for Multiple Sclerosis
    Jun 26, 2024 – 24:20
  • 185. Clinical Trials for Multiple Sclerosis w/ Dr. Joshua Katz, MD
    Jun 19, 2024 – 28:40
  • 184. Lessons From My Birth Story
    Jun 12, 2024 – 31:59
  • 183. Neuroplasticity & The Gut w/ Dr. Kim Bretz
    Jun 5, 2024 – 53:00
  • 182. Finding a Root Cause to MS Symptoms w/ Dr. Rachel Wolfe
    May 29, 2024 – 33:50
  • 181. Comparing Yourself to The Former You - A Refreshing Perspective
    May 22, 2024 – 12:36
  • 180. MS Hope & Living Proof with Mathew Embry
    May 15, 2024 – 38:01
Recent Reviews
  • AmCal70
    Thank you, Dr. Gretchen
    I have learned so much from listening to these podcasts. I’ve been dealing with this for the last two years and probably the last nine months I gotten some understanding, and Dr. Gretchen’s podcast and Instagram page has helped me out tremendously. Her passion for this chronic illness is amazing and she’s great to listen to and very helpful, such a blessing!! Wow!
  • MJaj2015
    Wealth of MS info. Love this podcast!
    I have obtained so much more knowledge here than I have anywhere else related to multiple sclerosis. I was feeling very hopeless before I found Dr. Gretchen Hawley. She tends to ask the right questions as well, which is extremely helpful for getting the information that will be most helpful for us. I also love the length of these episodes. Not too long, not too short.
  • Tony12345678919
    Gold Standard for MS Wellness!
    The MSing Link podcast gives all of the latest information for living and moving your best with MS! The tips, insights and expert interviews are a must for anyone affected by MS! I look forward to every episode!
  • Stop reminding
    The MSing Link
    Love this Podcast. It’s my weekly reminder that my MS Journey is a constant work in progress even after 38 years. Dr. Gretchen always provides something to peak my interest and to motivate me to continue to fight the good fight.
  • 1dayatatimevq
    Thank you!!
    Finding this podcast has been so helpful for me… I’m going on 9 years of being diagnosed with RRMS and I have felt so defeated and this has given me hope that I can continue moving and trying to regain some independence. Thank you for doing this, where I live, access to resources are slim.
  • Lagunamum
    Great info
    Dr. Gretchen seems to get us(MSers,). She has timely information put together very well.
  • Razzmuffin
    Awesome!
    Hi Gretchen, LOVED finding you and your podcast. I’ve had MS for close to 20 years & when I was initially diagnosed I was an overactive Elementary Principal & University Professor….then I was “hit with my first two attacks”-losing my legs and sight. While I was recovering I kept thinking “there’s got to be a better way to live” I found Matt Embry online + slowly changed my diet. I had used the WaI also began walking at the high school track—-pushing my walker and eventually using my cane. I initially could do 1/4 of a mile and added extra distance every week. After a year of this I was up to a mile. Persistence & determination pushed me to keep it up. Now 4 days a week I walk 1 mile with NO assistive devices—-I walk with hiker walking sticks just in case. The other days I do weights. I resigned my posts within the first year. I LOVE my MS because unlike my previous cancer it’s NOT a death sentence but rather a disease that causes u to take stock of your life & choose how you’r going to move with it, or IT will move & make decisions for u. Thanks again—loved it!! Lynn
  • Organizer333
    Kathy J.
    Dr. Gretchen has wonderful podcasts! I always enjoy them all! She interviews amazing people with information that is SO helpful for those of us with MS. She has such an authentic love for teaching us and sharing what she knows to help us live better lives, and I am truly grateful that I found her podcasts and program ! It gives me optimism for the future! Thank you, Dr. Gretchen!!!
  • Debiwoo
    I’m learning!
    Love learning about MS on these podcasts, Instagram and the MSing link. It’s such a complex disease. Thank you Dr Gretchen for sharing your knowledge and MS specific exercises. They are helping me!!!
  • MSwarrior012
    Beyond Brilliant!
    Ive been waiting for a podcast like this! Educational, inspirational, and easy to understand! This podcast gives me tools to work towards my goals & it gives me hope. Thank you!
  • GGHolland
    Wow!
    Dr. Hawley hosts an amazing podcast! Although I do not have MS, I know people who do and these episodes gives me great insight into what they have to deal with. Subscribed!!
  • sarahbrit67
    So inspirational!
    I’ve been a member of Dr G’s MSing Link for a while now. It truly is inspirational to have her share her wide base of knowledge and expertise on all things MS. A real community. Always smiling and hopeful! She definitely lifts your spirits.
  • Lili53160
    Excellent tips for multiple sclerosis
    I am loving this podcast. Your uplifting approach to solutions is appreciated. I’ve learned a lot. Thanks.
  • connielovelife
    Dr Gretchen podcast missing link
    Love this so helpful and up lifting
  • NV dog lover
    Awesome very motivational
    I love these, great guests, good length not to long and very inspiring makes me feel HOPEFUL for the future
  • Aleck1
    Always learning from Dr. Gretchen!
    I have been following Dr. Gretchen for awhile now because she shares so many great ideas for how to live better with MS. I have listened to several podcasts already and have learned tips from each one! Her energy and enthusiasm for working with us is contagious! You can’t help but be inspired and hopeful. I look forward to more from her and future guests! Thank you!
  • Jodkar
    Gratefulness
    The MSing Link has given me hope which I had lost. Thank you Dr. Hawley for your positive outlook!
  • Stan19691
    Informational
    A great listen that is factual, easy to listen to, and inspiring! These episodes give me a new way of thinking that motivates me to exercise
  • Brezinsky
    Great!
    Great content! Very informative! Dr Gretchen is so easy to listen to!!
  • Samantha Penkoff
    Educational
    WOW! I have learned so much from you in such a short amount of time. You share things so clearly, provide inspiration and speak so vibrantly. I can’t wait to continue to listen. Thank you!
  • Cory Rankin
    MSing link is a game changer
    Gretchen is changing the game in the Multiple Sclerosis world. She is truly the missing link in managing MS with intentional direct exercises to improve mobility.
  • kathyenough
    MSing Link isn’t missing anything
    The new podcasts hosted by Dr. Gretchen Hawley are inspirational to me- someone diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. I have listened to 2 episodes so far on the first day and will be listening to more as I have the opportunity in the coming days. Her ability to communicate with her guests about topics relevant to the MS community is top rated. I recommend these podcasts to anyone who has the disease, is a caregiver to someone with the disease, works in the field of neurological diseases or just wants to understand more about MS. I wish this kind of information had been available when I was first diagnosed.
  • MommyBballH
    Great
    Amazing topic from an amazing person. By the way, twins rock. Haha! :)
  • KimC7777
    Thank you Gretchen!
    Gretchen provides practical solutions for making life easier to manage with MS. She mixes it up a bit and brings in outside speakers too! I highly recommend her podcast!
  • TyMommy2002
    Very Informative
    Dr. Gretchen is a wealth of information for people living with MS. She’s very passionate about her work and it shows.
  • DecRdh
    Live your life…. Dr Aaron Boster
    I learned, even after 13 yrs of MS, some really important suggestions about approaching my neurologist with more symptoms that show up, as opposed to thinking “oh well” … thank you Dr Gretchen 🧡
  • Claudia Keppinger
    Great motivational and actionable content!
    As someone who took care of a family friend with MS for over 10 years, I wish I had a resource like this to help me help him. Not only is the content really inspiring but it is practical. The takeaways can be implemented right away in everyday situations! Love how much care Dr. Gretchen is putting into developing content to help the MS community.
  • Jennifer Z 2021
    Awesome podcast for Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
    This podcast is wonderful! Those living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) can gain so much useful and practical information from the host, Dr. Gretchen Hawley and her guests. I look forward to all this podcast has to offer.
  • Tapping nails
    Great Info!
    Dr. Gretchen is so knowledgeable and passionate about her field. This podcast is a must listen for anyone with MS, learning about MS, or a caregiver for a person with MS. There are so many resources shared by Dr. Gretchen online through social media’s you can tell she really cares about helping people live their best quality of life. The episodes are short so you aren’t overwhelmed with info and easy to listen to.
  • ptown462
    MSing link podcast
    Very informative especially the part on functional exercise and of course the part on wedding planning
  • stephdogmomof4
    A great podcast
    This is a fantastic podcast for people in the field treating MS or for people living with MS
  • katie connolly
    Informative
    I love how informative these podcast are, how clear spoken and understood they are. I’m looking forward to more releases to learn more from her. Definitely worth a listen, you can listen on the go and gain so much informative knowledge.
  • Jeffb1280
    The best podcast!!
    This is such a great podcast! It really seems like you know Dr Gretchen!
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