Fearless With Mary
Fearless with Mary Hosted by Mary Tibbetts, MS warrior, holistic wellness coach, speaker, YouTuber and truth-teller—Fearless with Mary is a podcast for women living with multiple sclerosis, autoimmune conditions, and chronic illness who are done with sugarcoated wellness advice. This show is about what it really means to take care of yourself—body, mindset, energy, and spirit—while navigating unpredictable health, identity shifts, and the chaos of being human. I’ve lived through the fatigue, fear, and uncertainty of life with MS. What changed everything was learning to take radical responsibility for my healing—physically, mentally, emotionally. Now, I help others do the same. This podcast is your space for unfiltered conversations about self-healing, nervous system regulation, mindset work, boundaries, grief, resilience, and living in alignment with your truth. Whether you’re newly diagnosed or deep into your journey, you’ll find grounded wisdom, practical strategies, and the support you didn’t know you needed. If you’re craving a space that gets it—where realness meets humor, and healing doesn’t mean perfection—you’re in the right place. Let’s redefine what it means to thrive, on your terms.
Episodes
In this episode, I’m joined by Katanya Timinsky — TEDx speaker, international photographer, and Creative & Content Specialist at Business in Edmonton Magazine — for a powerful conversation on resilience, reinvention, and reclaiming your life on your own terms.
We dive into the stories of women and children in Ukraine and the quiet strength they show amidst unimaginable challenges — but we also talk about Katanya’s ...
In this episode of Fearless with Mary, I sit down with the vibrant and visionary Brianna Greenspan—a resilience mindset strategist, speaker, kindness facilitator, and chronic illness entrepreneur.
Brianna has spent years helping others reframe their mindset and reclaim their joy while living with chronic illness. She’s the voice behind The Book of Questions: Living with Chronic Illness—a powerful and reflecti...
In this powerful episode, I sit down with Patrycia Rzechowka—motivational speaker, stroke survivor, MS Canada Ambassador, and the subject of the MS documentary “MSed With the Wrong Girl.”
We talk about it ALL:
• Getting diagnosed with MS as a young woman
• Navigating pregnancy and motherhood with MS
• How she’s using her story to educate and inspire others
• Advocacy throug...
In this episode of Fearless with Mary, I sit down with Paige (@MSfighter101) for a brutally honest conversation about some of the hottest (and most controversial) topics in the MS community right now.
We tackle:
- The rising trend of parasite cleanses being promoted as a so-called “cure” for MS
- Why these parasite theories can be dangerous and misleading for people with multiple sclerosis
- The problem with toxic positivit...
This week on Fearless with Mary, we’re talking about something that impacts every woman — menopause.
And trust me, it’s more than hot flashes.
I’m joined by the incredible Jesse Schewchuk, aka Ms. Jesse Muse — a multi-award-winning TV producer, bestselling author, keynote speaker, and the powerhouse behind The Menopause Mission, a nonprofit changing the conversation around menopause through advocacy,...
This week on Fearless with Mary, I sit down with the incredible Kiki True—MS warrior, health coach, and mindset powerhouse—for a soulful conversation on healing, forgiveness, and taking your power back while living with MS or chronic illness.
We explore:
- What Ho‘oponopono actually is (and how to say it!)
- Why mindset matters more than ever with chronic illness
- How to start shifting emotional blocks and reclaim your ene...
What if your MRI could become a masterpiece?
In this episode, I’m joined by artist and MS advocate Lindsey Joy Holcomb, founder of Colors of MS. Lindsey shares how her multiple sclerosis diagnosis led her to turn brain scans into bold, emotional artwork — helping others with chronic illness feel seen.
We dive into:
• Lindsey’s MS diagnosis and creative process
• How she uses art to reclaim her story
• Why hustle culture is...
This week, I’m joined by Carmen Leibel, founder of Project Five, a new company helping people of all ages become more confident public speakers.
This episode is a little different from my usual MS content — we’re switching gears and talking about the power of clear, confident communication. Whether you’re advocating for yourself with doctors, setting boundaries with loved ones, or stepping up to a microphone,...
In this episode of Fearless with Mary, I’m joined by Vanessa Stil , an incredible MS warrior who has been living with multiple sclerosis for 25 years—and managing fatigue without medication the entire time.
Vanessa shares her real-life strategies for staying energized, focused, and balanced while living with MS. We chat about:
• Quick and practical 15-minute meals
• Stress management tools t...
In this episode, I sit down with Katrina Readman, RD, a Registered Dietitian and founder of The Food Relationship Solution. Katrina is on a mission to help professional women overcome overeating, food stress, and food guilt so they can reclaim their energy, confidence, and focus—especially in their careers.
With a deep understanding of the pressure-filled lives busy professionals lead, Katrina offers compassionate supp...
In this episode of the Fearless with Mary podcast, I sit down with Cindy Richardson, the heart behind Your Midlife BFF, to talk all about rediscovering your purpose and power during midlife.
We cover:
• Cindy’s journey to becoming a midlife life coach
• The difference between life coaching and counseling
• Common limiting beliefs that show up during midlife—and how to overcome them
• The power of celebrating your wins
• How...
In today’s episode, I dive into what is call the “crap gap”—that frustrating period between treatments where your OCREVUS starts wearing off, and the symptoms start creeping in again. If you’ve ever lived through this cycle, you know exactly what I mean.
I open up about the medication I’m currently on, how it helps (and where it falls short), and why I believe healing goes far beyond prescriptions. I share my thoughts ...
This Week on Fearless with Mary: A Raw Conversation About Adult ADHD & Trauma with Heather Diane
this powerful episode, I sit down with Heather Diane—an adult ADHD advocate who was diagnosed just last year. Heather opens up about the shame and confusion she carried for most of her life, and how everything finally started to make sense after her diagnosis.
We talk about:
• The link between ADHD and trauma—whether fro...
In This weeks episode we’re talking about something close to my heart—how Western medicine and holistic wellness can absolutely work together for those of us living with MS.
Managing MS isn’t just about medication. It’s also about the food we put into our bodies, how we move, how we rest, and how we care for our spirit. True wellness is layered—and when we bring all these components into alignment, that’s where the rea...
In this episode of Fearless with Mary, I sit down with Paul Provins, also known as MS Runner UK, to talk about his incredible journey with multiple sclerosis and long-distance running.
Paul was sitting in a treatment chair when he made a life-changing decision—MS wouldn’t define him. Instead, he would take on marathons and ultra races, proving to himself (and the world) that his diagnosis wouldn’t hold him ba...
Multiple sclerosis isn’t just a battle of the body—it’s a war within the mind and heart.
Some days, it’s the guilt—of slowing down, of needing help, of canceling plans. Other days, it’s the grief—for the version of me that moved through life effortlessly, without pain, without hesitation. And then there’s the loneliness, the silent struggle that no one sees, the frustration of explaining MS over and over, the exhaustio...
Kicking off a 4-part series all about Multiple Sclerosis – the raw, real, and unfiltered truth.
This week, we’re diving into symptoms Everyone talks about—the ones that make everyday life unpredictable, frustrating, and exhausting.
Fatigue that isn’t just “tired”
Brain fog that makes simple tasks feel impossible
Numbness, tingling, and pain that come out of nowhere
The invisible struggles that others don’t always under...
What’s the real difference between thriving leaders and those who struggle? It all comes down to one skill: DECISIVENESS. If you’re constantly second-guessing yourself, overanalyzing every move, or waiting for the perfect moment—it’s time to shift.
In this episode, I’m breaking down the five key traits of a decisive leader and how mastering this skill will transform not just your leadership, but your business, career, ...
In this episode of Fearless with Mary, I sit down with business consultant Sheila Stueck to dive into how she helps small and medium-sized businesses optimize their operations. Sheila shares how she simplifies bookkeeping, streamlines administration, and integrates smart business tools to boost efficiency and profits. If you’re looking to save time, reduce overwhelm, and run your business smarter, this episode is for ...
Welcome back to Fearless with Mary! This week, I’m pulling back the curtain and sharing my story—the unfiltered, real journey that led me here.
From being 20 and figuring out life… to motherhood… to launching multiple businesses… to running a flower shop I absolutely loved… to being diagnosed with MS… and now stepping fully into my purpose as a business and life mentor—this episode is a deep dive into the pat...
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