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
Move It or Lose It | Episode 134 | Lyme Disease: Things you may not know about Lyme from a father and daughter’s perspective
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Move It or Lose It | Episode 133 | Maddi Niebanck: Young Stroke Survivor and Advocate
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Move It or Lose It | Episode 132 | Kaitlin and Logan: Pride and Joy! Celebrating Pride Month 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
To hear the full song at the beginning of the podcast, click the link below!
NOT EVERY BOY IS BLUE by Danny Cox
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Move It or Lose It | Episode 131 | Nana Opong-Owusu: Encouraging Exercise and Movement with The MiSunderstood Foundation
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Move It or Lose It | Episode 130 | Brian Wallace: MS Awareness Through Patient’s Stories
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Move It or Lose It | Episode 129 | Adam Powell: Getting to the Finish Line!
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Move It or Lose It | Episode 128 | Chris Hughes: Foot Scientific
Get Excited for the Elevate 360 Brace!
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Move It or Lose It | Episode 127 | Brian Wallace: MS Michigan Man and MS Disrupted Collaboration
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Move It or Lose It | Episode 126 | Adam Powell: Together Again! 2025 MS Events
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Tiffany Kairos' life was filled with plans and excitement, but everything changed when she experienced her first seizure while driving. Her unexpected diagnosis with epilepsy led to a whirlwind of emotions and adjustments, forcing her to reevaluate her life and how she navigated her new reality.
Tiffany has now been living with epilepsy for 16 years, and in our conversation we discussed the challenges and triumphs that come wi...
An update about MS Disrupted and the Move It or Lose It Podcast from Kathy Chester
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 about Kelli's busy life before her MS diagnosis, working in the fashion industry and teaching dance and aerobics. She shared her initial symptoms of tingling and the journey to diagno...
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 of his wife, who encouraged him to share his work, Robbie has used his poetry to raise awareness and provide hope to others.
Robbie talked about his upcoming projects including ...
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 patients, amongst many others.
As experienced weightlifters, Ethan and his co-founder, Cole, realized that many people struggle to engage certain muscles during workouts. They decided ...
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 disease, or damage to the brain or spinal cord caused by a stroke, cerebral palsy, Parkinson's disease, or multiple sclerosis.
There are many ways to manage foot drop - ranging from...
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 nearly 40 years - incredible!
Cathy and Gary share valuable insights into the importance of communication and mutual respect in maintaining a happy and successful marriage, e...
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 we dove into the fascinating intersection of music, psychology, and health. Kirsten works at MedRhythms, and they are using the power of music and technology to redefine what's possibl...
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. She shared how our training sessions have transformed her life following her MS diagnosis.
We talked about my passion for podcasting and memorable moments and emotional stories from...
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 embarrassment he felt, especially as someone who had always been athletic.
He expressed the difficulty of disclosing such personal news, particularly in a work environment. For nearly a...
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 living with MS.
In the first of a two-part interview, Brian talked about growing up in a loving household, playing various sports, particularly hockey and football. His high school y...
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