Mathew Embry is an award-winning documentary filmmaker and advocate for patients with multiple sclerosis. Mathew Embry was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 1995 and his documentary Living Proof is an autobiographical story demonstrating why more than 25 years after his diagnosis he is symptom free and living an incredible life. He’s now releasing his 2nd documentary within the next 6 months or so and has a lot of upcoming changes and information on MS research that we’ll be discussing in today’s episode.

Website: http://www.Mshope.com 

Past podcast episodes:

The MSing Link Podcast Episode 2 – Apple Podcasts | Spotify

The Msing Link Podcast Episode 40 – Apple Podcasts | Spotify

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Reach out to Me: [email protected] 

Website: www.MSingLink.com

Social: 

★ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mswellness

★ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctor.gretchen

★ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/doctorgretchenhawley?sub_confirmation=1

→ Game Changers Course: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/GameChangersCourse

→ Total Core Program: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/TotalCoreProgram

→ The MSing Link: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/TheMSingLink

Not too long ago, I asked my Instagram followers what they wanted a podcast episode on. And one topic that was repeated by multiple people was spasticity. But not only that, the difference between spasticity vs. muscle tightness. And there were also some people who wanted to learn about muscle spasms. So I'm going to throw that in here as well! Let's dive in!

Mentioned Resources in this episode:

The MSing Link- Episode 81 Apple Podcast & Spotify

The MSing Link Episode 118 Apple Podcast & Spotify

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Reach out to Me: [email protected] 

Website: www.MSingLink.com

Social: 

★ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mswellness

★ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctor.gretchen

★ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/doctorgretchenhawley?sub_confirmation=1

→ Game Changers Course: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/GameChangersCourse

→ Total Core Program: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/TotalCoreProgram

→ The MSing Link: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/TheMSingLink

 Today, I have the honor of interviewing Dr. Gabriel Pardo. He is a physician and a scientist that aims to provide comprehensive care to individuals with MS through a multidisciplinary approach. On today's episode, we talk about smoldering MS, new terminology that explains worsening of function without changes on an MRI, aging out of disease modifying therapies and the effects of BTK inhibitors. 

Dr. Gabriel Pardo is a physician and a scientist that aims to provide comprehensive care to individuals with Multiple Sclerosis through a multidisciplinary approach while also participating in clinical research.  He is the Director Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation Multiple Sclerosis Center of Excellence.

Connect with Dr. Pardo:

Website: https://omrf.org/

Twitter: @docforms

Additional Resources: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/insider

Reach out to Me: [email protected] 

Website: www.MSingLink.com

Social: 

★ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mswellness

★ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctor.gretchen

★ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/doctorgretchenhawley?sub_confirmation=1

→ Game Changers Course: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/GameChangersCourse

→ Total Core Program: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/TotalCoreProgram

→ The MSing Link: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/TheMSingLink

Today, I want to share a conversation with you that I had about a year ago. It was with someone on social media, after I had shared something in my Instagram stories. Someone with MS commented her thoughts on what I shared and it was something that really stuck with me. Since it hit home with me I wanted to share this with you! I want everyone to hear it because I know that there are more people that feel that same way.

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Reach out to Me: [email protected] 

Website: www.MSingLink.com

Social: 

★ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mswellness

★ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctor.gretchen

★ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/doctorgretchenhawley?sub_confirmation=1 

→ Game Changers Course: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/GameChangersCourse

→ Total Core Program: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/TotalCoreProgram

→ The MSing Link: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/TheMSingLink

Today, I want to talk about pain, and the reason I want to talk about pain is because two thirds of people with multiple sclerosis will have some level of pain at some point in their MS journey. And so I really wanted to break down what MS pain is like, what it's caused from, and how it's different from orthopedic pain. And we're also going to touch a bit on some treatment options!

Additional Resources: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/insider

Reach out to Me: [email protected] 

Website: www.MSingLink.com

Social: 

★ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mswellness

★ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctor.gretchen

★ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/doctorgretchenhawley?sub_confirmation=1

→ Game Changers Course: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/GameChangersCourse

→ Total Core Program: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/TotalCoreProgram

→ The MSing Link: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/TheMSingLink

Thank you so much for tuning in today. I am interviewing a guest that we have previously had on The MSing Link podcast because she has such a powerful story, but also has something new up her sleeve that I just think the whole world should know about. I'm interviewing Julie Stamm. On today's episode, we talk about her book that normalizes differing abilities and amplifies how each of us can thrive in spite of challenges, and her newest creation, 52 Essential Inclusion Skills, which come in an inclusion deck.

Julie Stamm was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) in 2007. Following her diagnosis, Julie made it her mission to educate, advocate, and support others battling chronic illnesses. She works tirelessly to help lessen the burden each patient has to bear. Her efforts have given her the opportunity to work with physicians, patients, and foundations across the Globe.

After the birth of her son in 2016, Julie shifted her focus to supporting the children of parents with a chronic illness. Her children’s book entitled “Some Days: A tale of love, ice cream, and my mom’s chronic illness” was created to normalize differing abilities and amplify how each of us can thrive in spite of the challenges. In 2023, Julie co-created ‘52 Essential Inclusion Skills - An A to Z Guide to Kindness, Compassion, and Respect for Diverse Abilities’ with Mind Brain Parenting’s, Dr. Jenny Woo. The movement Julie has created has changed the apologetic tone and transformed the child and parent’s experiences into uplifting stories that highlight the patient’s resilience. Julie is committed to representing the underrepresented. Through her work, she has brought awareness and understanding to some of the many diverse abilities that can impact all of our lives, either directly or indirectly.

Connect with Julie:

Website - www.iamstamm.com 

Instagram - @iamstamm

Additional Resources: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/insider

Reach out to Me: [email protected] 

Website: www.MSingLink.com

Social: 

★ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mswellness

★ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctor.gretchen

★ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/doctorgretchenhawley?sub_confirmation=1

→ Game Changers Course: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/GameChangersCourse

→ Total Core Program: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/TotalCoreProgram

→ The MSing Link: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/TheMSingLink

One question that I am asked frequently is, "What can someone expect physically, mentally, and emotionally after going through any of my programs or courses like The Missing Link?"  So, instead of hearing it from me I wanted you to hear from one of my more recent clients that I have had the honor of working one on one with. We were actually only working together for just three months, and I think you'll find her story, her journey, and her symptoms that are now leading to improvements really motivating!

Learn more about The MSing Link program: https://www.drgretchenhawley.com/the-msing-link-program

Additional Resources: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/insider

Reach out to Me: [email protected] 

Website: www.MSingLink.com

Social: 

★ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mswellness

★ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctor.gretchen

★ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/doctorgretchenhawley?sub_confirmation=1

→ Game Changers Course: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/GameChangersCourse

→ Total Core Program: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/TotalCoreProgram

→ The MSing Link: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/TheMSingLink

Thank you so much for tuning in today. I am interviewing Dr. Barry Singer. This is his second time on our podcast and I'm so excited to have him share his expertise with us. On today's episode, we talk about early symptoms of multiple sclerosis. The kind of early that happens before you're even diagnosed. And we also talk about MS diagnosis and care. 

Dr. Barry Singer is the director and founder of The MS Center for Innovations in Care at Missouri Baptist Medical Center.  He is an Associate Professor of Clinical Neurology at Washington University School of Medicine. Dr. Singer earned his undergraduate degree from Duke University and his medical degree from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons.  He completed neurology residency at New York Hospital-Cornell University and a neuroimmunology fellowship at the National Institutes of Health.  He has been an investigator in greater than 35 multiple sclerosis trials focused on new therapeutic options including remyelination.

He serves on the Board of Directors of the Multiple Sclerosis Association of America since February 2016 and has a position on its executive committee. His award-winning MS patient education website www.mslivingwell.org started in 2007 has been a valuable resource in 200 countries. Dr. Singer is the host of the MS Living Well podcast.

Connect w/ Dr. Singer:

 X (Twitter) - @drbarrysinger

Additional Resources: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/insider

Reach out to Me: [email protected] 

Website: www.MSingLink.com

Social: 

★ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mswellness

★ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctor.gretchen

★ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/doctorgretchenhawley?sub_confirmation=1

→ Game Changers Course: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/GameChangersCourse

→ Total Core Program: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/TotalCoreProgram

→ The MSing Link: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/TheMSingLink 

Today we are going to be talking about knee locking, which can also be called knee hyperextension. we're going to take this topic and talk about all of the nitty gritty details, including things like why is this occurring in the first place, what exercises you can do for it, and are there any tools that can help.

Additional Resources: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/insider

Reach out to Me: [email protected] 

Website: www.MSingLink.com

Social: 

★ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mswellness

★ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctor.gretchen

★ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/doctorgretchenhawley?sub_confirmation=1

→ Game Changers Course: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/GameChangersCourse

→ Total Core Program: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/TotalCoreProgram

→ The MSing Link: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/TheMSingLink

I have a very special guest with me, Tyler Susco. Tyler invented a shoe that was designed to help people who trip when they're walking, reduce their tripping or even avoid it, and increase their walking speed. His background is in mechanical engineering, robotics, and neurotherapy, and he's applied his knowledge and expertise into this shoe. On today's episode, we talk about how these shoes are different from other shoes on the market, how they work, and who will benefit from them.

Explore the Cadense sneaker + use DrGretchen10 for 10% OFF your purchase:
Cadense Sneaker Website

Additional Resources: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/insider

Reach out to Me: [email protected] 

Website: www.MSingLink.com

Social: 

★ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mswellness

★ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctor.gretchen

★ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/doctorgretchenhawley?sub_confirmation=1

→ Game Changers Course: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/GameChangersCourse

→ Total Core Program: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/TotalCoreProgram

→ The MSing Link: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/TheMSingLink

Thank you for tuning in today! I am going to be reviewing how to prepare for your physical therapy visit. And the reason this is so important is because being prepared can truly make or break your experience with physical therapy. The more knowledge you come with and the more you know what to expect, the better your treatment plan will be! 

Additional Resources: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/insider

Reach out to Me: [email protected] 

Website: www.MSingLink.com

Social: 

★ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mswellness

★ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctor.gretchen

★ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/doctorgretchenhawley?sub_confirmation=1

→ Game Changers Course: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/GameChangersCourse

→ Total Core Program: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/TotalCoreProgram

→ The MSing Link: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/TheMSingLink