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Tripping On Air

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  • Ardra Shephard brings her confessional/informational blog Tripping On Air to the podcast airways where she spills the tea on what it’s really like to live with MS. Joining Ardra is co-host Alex Hajjar (Social Animals podcast), an MS expert by marriage. Tune in monthly as Ardra and Alex explore the dynamics between patients and partners, share chronic-illness life-hacks, and dish about everything from symptoms to stigma. Tripping On Air invites the cool kids of chronic illness to hang out, have a laugh, learn some tips, and above all, feel seen.
    Accessible Media Inc. 2022
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Episodes
  • Tripping On Answers: Celebs, Sex & Self-Motivation

    Tripping On Answers: Celebs, Sex & Self-Motivation
    May 10 2024
    We're answering your wildest MS questions: from dishing about celebrities with MS, to spilling the tea on taboo topics like sex, fatigue, and everything in between, we're diving deep, no holds barred. Be sure to stay tuned to the very end for my latest MS life-hack and product recommendation!HighlightsShow Open (00:00)Week in Review (00:30)Audience Questions & Social Media (01:41)Differences of having an MS Diagnosis in Your 20’s Versus Your 50’s? (03:46)How Do You Feel About Celebrities with MS like Christina Applegate and Selma Blair? (07:47)Do You Think MS is Caused by a Vaccine? (11:33)How Do You Motivate Yourself on Difficult MS Days? (13:29)How Do You Separate Your Self-Worth from Productivity? (17:22)How Does Your Spouse’s Chronic Illness Effect Your Mental Health? (20:32)Can MS Cause Pain? (22:12)Who Would You Love to Have on the Pod? (25:31)Where Do You See the Future of the Show Heading? (28:05)What Was an Unexpected Surprise you Discovered About Hosting a Podcast? (29:47)How Did You & Your Partner Meet? (31:35)How Has MS Effected Your Relationship with Your Partner? (33:01)Does MS Make it Hard or Impossible to Have Sex? (34:53)Do You Have a Special MS-Specific Diet That You Follow? (36:08)What’s the Best Answer When Someone Asks, “What’s Wrong With You?” or “What Happened to You?” (38:27)How Do You Handle it When Someone Calls You a “Good Man” for Being with Someone Who Has MS? (39:32)Do You Ever Get Burned Out Talking About MS? (41:49)What Are the Latest Products and Tools You’ve Recently Discovered That Can Help with MS Symptoms? (42:30)Show Close (43:43)Reference:The Hobblicious ChroniclesThe Truth About How People With MS Feel About Selma BlairMeSsy podcastEBV vaccine & MSRest is Resistance Book Top 10 Myths About MSWhat The Heck Is Smouldering MS?On Consolation: by Michael IgnatieffHow To Hack Your Sex Life When MS Messes With Your MojoProduct recommendation: Hot Water Bottle For Your Feet! About Ardra Shephard & Tripping On AirTripping on Air is a monthly video podcast that brings Ardra Shephard's part-confessional, part-informational blog Tripping on Air to the podcast airwaves! Ardra and co-host Alex Hajjar discuss what it's like to live with MS, from the best products for those with chronic illness, to successfully navigating a disability benefits claim.Ardra Shephard is a writer, consultant, and speaker, whose award-winning blog Tripping On Air, enjoys an international reach and reputation.Ardra is the creator and host of AMI-tv's lifestyle series Fashion Dis. Ardra has a regular column with BezzyMS (Ask Ardra Anything), and is a reporter with LivedHealth where she leads informative and educational conversations with leading MS specialists.Ardra is on a mission to change minds about what it means to live with chronic illness and to have disability positively reflected as part of a diverse society. Accessible bars in Toronto would also be nice. Follow Ardra on Twitter: @tripping_onair and Instagram: @ms_trippingonair About Alex HajjarAlex Hajjar is the host, producer, and creative overthinker behind Social Animals, a podcast about friendship.A civil engineering technologist by trade, Alex is also a punk-rock bass guitarist whose hobbies include world travel, hanging with his cat Nacho, and figuring out how to find chill about his beautiful wife Nicole's MS diagnosis. Get More "Tripping On Air"The Tripping on Air podcast airs monthly on AMI-audio. For more information, visit www.ami.ca/Tripping-On-Air. And be sure to visit Ardra's website & blog: https://trippingonair.com/
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    44 mins
  • The Pros and Cons of Complaining About MS

    The Pros and Cons of Complaining About MS
    Apr 12 2024

    Whether you hate Mondays or your mother-in-law, we all get sucked into a complaining vortex from time to time. But when it comes to chronic illnesses like MS, the pressure to be a palatable patient–plucky, upbeat, optimistic–is pervasive. If you need to vent, you’re in the right place. We’re talking about how keeping it real and occasionally complaining about MS can be normal and even healthy.

    Highlights

    • Show Open (00:00)
    • The Complaining Vortex (00:29)
    • Alex Hajjar: Thoroughbred Moaner (01:57)
    • The Pressure to be a Palatable Patient (03:42)
    • The Benefits of Venting (04:12)
    • Why Swearing is Good for You (05:32)
    • The Complainers Companion (07:36)
    • Marital Love Language (10:09)
    • “Misery Loves Company” / Sharing Our Struggles (11:06)
    • Advocacy Through Complaining (13:04)
    • “It’s Good to be Challenged” (17:46)
    • Articulating Impact of MS on Partners & Relationships (19:54)
    • Toxic Positivity & Loveable Curmudgeons (23:21)
    • Spiraling Support Groups (24:56)
    • Keeping it Constructive (28:06)
    • Au Revoir Mes Râleuses / Show Close (30:25)

    About Ardra Shephard & Tripping On Air

    Tripping on Air is a monthly video podcast that brings Ardra Shephard's part-confessional, part-informational blog Tripping on Air to the podcast airwaves! Ardra and co-host Alex Hajjar discuss what it's like to live with MS, from the best products for those with chronic illness, to successfully navigating a disability benefits claim.

    Ardra Shephard is a writer, consultant, and speaker, whose award-winning blog Tripping On Air, enjoys an international reach and reputation.

    Ardra is the creator and host of AMI-tv's lifestyle series Fashion Dis. Ardra has a regular column with BezzyMS (Ask Ardra Anything), and is a reporter with LivedHealth where she leads informative and educational conversations with leading MS specialists.

    Ardra is on a mission to change minds about what it means to live with chronic illness and to have disability positively reflected as part of a diverse society. Accessible bars in Toronto would also be nice.

    Follow Ardra on Twitter: @tripping_onair and Instagram: @ms_trippingonair

    About Alex Hajjar

    Alex Hajjar is the host, producer, and creative overthinker behind Social Animals, a podcast about friendship.

    A civil engineering technologist by trade, Alex is also a punk-rock bass guitarist whose hobbies include world travel, hanging with his cat Nacho, and figuring out how to find chill about his beautiful wife Nicole's MS diagnosis.

    Get More "Tripping On Air"

    The Tripping on Air podcast airs monthly on AMI-audio. For more information, visit www.ami.ca/Tripping-On-Air.

    And be sure to visit Ardra's website & blog: https://trippingonair.com/
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    31 mins
  • Neuroplasticity and MS with Dr. Gretchen Hawley

    Neuroplasticity and MS with Dr. Gretchen Hawley
    Mar 8 2024
    Exercise is a powerful DMT (disease modifying therapy). Dr. Gretchen Hawley, Certified MS Specialist & Author of "The MSing Link," joins us to talk about the magic of neuroplasticity and the targeted physiotherapy that can help improve strength and MS symptoms.Plus, if you’re like me and exercising with MS feels completely overwhelming, Dr. Gretchen’s got tips to keep us motivated even on our MSiest days.Highlights: Show Intro (00:00)Exercise as Disease Modifying Therapy - Opening Remarks (00:29)Introducing Dr. Gretchen Hawley, Certified MS Specialist & Author (01:11)What is Neuro-Therapy & Why is it Important? (02:58)Neural Pathways & How a Muscle Works (05:05)When to Seek Neuro-Physiotherapy (05:59)Differences Between Physiotherapy, Exercise & Movement (07:55)Rethinking the Meaning of “Exercise” (10:04)Guilt-Free Rest (12:43)Fatigue, Guilt & Understanding (16:11)Setting Movement Priorities (18:09)Forget the Frustrations and Look for the Little Wins (20:42)Activating Neuroplasticity Through Focused Attention (23:24)Games as Therapy? (26:46)Filling in Knowledge Gaps & Simple Tricks (28:52)Spasticity & Vocal Cords (31:49)Regulating Your Core Temperature (33:06)Measuring Success & Strengthening Neural Pathways (36:32)Where to Find Dr. Gretchen Hawley & Her Book “The MSing Link” (39:53)“Be Gentle with Yourself and Keep Moving” - Closing Remarks (41:37)Guest Bio: Dr. Gretchen Hawley PT, DPT, MSCSDr. Gretchen is a Physical Therapist & Multiple Sclerosis Certified Specialist since 2013. She’s the founder and creator of The MSing Link, an online program offering services to help people with MS worldwide feel more confident in their strength, walking, and daily activities. Dr. Gretchen has been featured in publications such as Forbes, National MS Society, Overcoming MS, MS-UK, and MS Views & News. Additionally, Dr. Gretchen has made numerous television appearances and is a frequent presenter at national & international MS conferences.Relevant Links:Official Website for Dr. Gretchen Hawley - https://www.drgretchenhawley.com/Find Dr. Gretchen Hawley's Empowered Living with the MSing Link on YouTube About Ardra Shephard & Tripping On AirTripping on Air is a monthly video podcast that brings Ardra Shephard's part-confessional, part-informational blog Tripping on Air to the podcast airwaves! Ardra and co-host Alex Hajjar discuss what it's like to live with MS, from the best products for those with chronic illness, to successfully navigating a disability benefits claim.Ardra Shephard is a writer, consultant, and speaker, whose award-winning blog Tripping On Air, enjoys an international reach and reputation.Ardra is the creator and host of AMI-tv's lifestyle series Fashion Dis. Ardra has a regular column with BezzyMS (Ask Ardra Anything), and is a reporter with LivedHealth where she leads informative and educational conversations with leading MS specialists.Ardra is on a mission to change minds about what it means to live with chronic illness and to have disability positively reflected as part of a diverse society. Accessible bars in Toronto would also be nice. Follow Ardra on Twitter: @tripping_onair and Instagram: @ms_trippingonair About Alex HajjarAlex Hajjar is the host, producer, and creative overthinker behind Social Animals, a podcast about friendship.A civil engineering technologist by trade, Alex is also a punk-rock bass guitarist whose hobbies include world travel, hanging with his cat Nacho, and figuring out how to find chill about his beautiful wife Nicole's MS diagnosis. Get More "Tripping On Air"The Tripping on Air podcast airs monthly on AMI-audio. For more information, visit www.ami.ca/Tripping-On-Air. And be sure to visit Ardra's website & blog: https://trippingonair.com/
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    42 mins
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