Move It or Lose it - The Podcast
Move It or Lose It is a podcast about all things that Move the Mind, Body, Spirit and Soul. Your Host, Kathy Chester is an MS Warrior, Certified Personal and MS Fitness Trainer, Prenatal and Group Fitness Trainer. Having MS and Rheumatoid Arthritis and Epilepsy, Kathy brings insight and an inside view to how important MOVEMENT is to the Autoimmune community. We have fun guests and cover things that maybe others don't want to talk about regarding Multiple Sclerosis and other Autoimmune Diseases.
Episodes
158 episodes
Holiday Favorite! Episode 121 - Ethan Pollak and Pulse: Improving Mind-Muscle Connection and Recovery
Did you know that vibration therapy can help with cognitive function and motor skills? Recently I had the pleasure of speaking to Ethan Pollak who has developed a revolutionary device that is making waves in the rehab space for MS and stroke pa...
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Holiday Favorite! Episode 114 - Love, Support, and MS: A Conversation with Cathy and Gary Chester
I'm delighted to present my recent chat with my almost-namesake Cathy Chester and her husband Gary. Cathy and Gary began dating in 1985, the year before Cathy's diagnosis, which means that at the time of recording they have been together for ne...
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Holiday Favorite! Episode 109 - Cadense: A Revolutionary Solution for Foot Drop and Mobility Issues
Foot drop - a difficulty in lifting the front part of the foot - is one of the most common issues I see with the people I work with. It can be caused by muscle weakness caused by muscular dystrophy, spinal muscular atrophy or motor neurone dise...
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Episode 124 - Rhythm and Recovery: How Music Can Enhance Mobility in Neurological Rehabilitation
Did you know that music can improve our cognitive abilities and even aid rehabilitation for people with neurological conditions?Recently I had the pleasure of meeting Kirsten Smayda who holds a PhD in Auditory Cognitive Psychology, and ...
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Episode 123 - Turning the Tables: Kathy Chester's Journey in MS, Movement, and Mindset
In a change from our regularly scheduled programming, today I had the pleasure of being interviewed by my wonderful colleague, Mollie Witt. We discussed our journey together, as she has been a personal training client of mine for nearly a year....
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Episode 122 Part Two - From Athlete to Advocate: Brian Wallace's Journey with MS
In the second part of my conversation with former Michigan football player Brian Wallace, Brian shared his journey of coming to terms with his diagnosis and the emotional turmoil that accompanied it. He opened up about the initial fear and emba...
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Episode 122 Part One - From Athlete to Advocate: Brian Wallace's Journey with MS
Brian Wallace is a former Michigan football player, who shared his incredible journey with multiple sclerosis. His story is not just about sports; it's about resilience, determination, and the power of movement, especially for those of us livin...
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Episode 121 - Ethan Pollak and Pulse: Improving Mind-Muscle Connection and Recovery
Did you know that vibration therapy can help with cognitive function and motor skills? Recently I had the pleasure of speaking to Ethan Pollak who has developed a revolutionary device that is making waves in the rehab space for MS and stroke pa...
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Episode 120 - Lydia Guerrero: Making Infusions Comfortable for All
Lydia Guerrero founded Infusion Wear with a mission to create affordable adaptive wear, specifically designed for individuals undergoing medical treatments. Lydia was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2011, and her DMT infusion process was m...
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Episode 119 Part Two - Dr. Summer: A Journey Through MS and NMO
In part two of my conversation with Dr. Summer, we dive deep into her journey of becoming a physician after facing significant life challenges, including a divorce and becoming a single parent to her two boys. As we covered in the first part of...
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Episode 119 Part One - Dr. Summer: A Journey Through MS and NMO
I recently enjoyed speaking with the incredible Dr. Summer about her remarkable story. I’ve been following her journey on TikTok, and I was eager to dive into her experiences with neuromyelitis optica (NMO), a condition that was initially misdi...
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Episode 118 - Lisa Norris - Lupus Warrior and Former Paramedic and Clincal Trial Researcher
In Episode 118 of the Move It or Lose It Podcast I sit down with my lovely friend, Lisa Norris, who is thriving while living with another autoimmune disease—Lupus. We dive into the challenges and triumphs of accepting our diagnoses and moving f...
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Episode 117 - MS, Men and Mental Health: Robbie Gillett's Poetic Perspective
This episode is a return visit for Robbie Gillett, a talented poet who lives with MS. We talked about Robbie's initial struggles with his diagnosis and how it led him to writing poetry as a form of therapy and self-expression. With the support ...
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Episode 116 - Fabulous in Flats: Kelli Gastis' Journey with MS
Recently I had a fantastic conversation with Kelli Gastis, an author and fellow MS warrior. Kelli shared her journey of being diagnosed with MS at 25 and how she navigated through various treatments, including natural remedies.We talked...
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Episode 115 - Enhancing Mobility: The Science Behind Exoband with Dr. Semplicini
I always love speaking to people who are working to improve the lives of people living with chronic health conditions. So I recently had the pleasure of interviewing Claudio Semplicini, an Italian doctor who co-created Exoband, a device aimed a...
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Episode 114 - Love, Support, and MS: A Conversation with Cathy and Gary Chester
I'm delighted to present my recent chat with my almost-namesake Cathy Chester and her husband Gary. Cathy and Gary began dating in 1985, the year before Cathy's diagnosis, which means that at the time of recording they have been together for ne...
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Episode 113 - Antonio Perez on Coming Out and Living with MS
In this special episode for Pride Month, I had the pleasure of chatting with Antonio Perez. Antonio shared his experiences as a member of the LGBTQ+ community living with multiple sclerosis. We delved into topics ranging from his MS symptoms to...
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Episode 112 - Family Matters: Navigating MS Together
Today I'm delighted to present a very special guest - my daughter Kaitlyn, plus my new granddaughter, Liliana. Together we delve into the topic of living with multiple sclerosis as a family, reflecting on the challenges and experiences we faced...
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Episode 111 - The Power of Habits in Transforming Autoimmune Health with Amy Behimer
Habits play a crucial role in shaping our health and well-being, as I learned when I spent time with the incredible Amy Behimer. As well as having MS, Amy is a podcaster, a National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach, and a Doctor of Pha...
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Episode 110 - Innovative Solutions for Chronic Conditions: Exploring BeWell's Adaptive Clothing Line
In this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Amanda Phillips, the director and creator of BeWell, a company dedicated to improving the lives of individuals with autoimmune diseases through thoughtfully designed apparel and products.&nbs...
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Episode 109 - Cadense: A Revolutionary Solution for Foot Drop and Mobility Issues
Foot drop - a difficulty in lifting the front part of the foot - is one of the most common issues I see with the people I work with. It can be caused by muscle weakness caused by muscular dystrophy, spinal muscular atrophy or motor neurone dise...
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Pop-up Episode 108 - Adam Powell is Back to Discuss his 2024 Bike Run and MS Walk Plans
Warning Explicit LanguageAdam Powell - MSd with the Wrong MF'r - is back on the to podcast round up support for his upcoming MS Walk. His 2024 Bike Run is Sunday May 5th with proceeds going towards Walk MS Milford which is on May ...
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Episode 107 - Empowering Through Advocacy: Catching Up with Jamie of LoveWarriorHugs
In this episode, I had a wonderful conversation with my close friend Jamie, whose handle on Instagram and TikTok is LoveWarriorHugs. Jamie was diagnosed with epilepsy at 18 and later with MS at 24, and we discussed life before diagnosis, the im...
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Episode 106 - Navigating MS Together: A Conversation with Can Do MS's Julia Kender
As well as featuring stories of individuals who are living with MS on the podcast, I also like to shine a light on organizations that are working to offer support to our community. One of my favorites is Can Do MS, a national nonprofit organiza...
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Episode 105 - AJ McGinty - Finding Hope and Positivity After a Multiple Sclerosis Diagnosis
Anthony (AJ) McGinty's MS journey began when he experienced symptoms of fuzzy vision when he was traveling for work, leading to a full diagnosis six years ago. Like so many of us, before being diagnosed, he had no experience or knowledge of MS....
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