Move It or Lose it - The Podcast

Apr 16 2024
Move It or Lose it - The Podcast artwork

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.

RSS feed Share
Copy RSS


Subscribe on Podcast Addict


Episode 107 - Empowering Through Advocacy: Catching Up with Jamie of LoveWarriorHugs

Apr 16 2024 34 mins  
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 impact of her conditions on her daily life, and the importance of advocacy and support systems.Jamie emphasized the significance of finding a

Episode 106 - Navigating MS Together: A Conversation with Can Do MS's Julia Kender

Apr 02 2024 26 mins  
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 organization that provides education, resources, and support for people with MS and their support partners. In this episode, I had the pleasure of s

Episode 105 - AJ McGinty - Finding Hope and Positivity After a Multiple Sclerosis Diagnosis

Mar 19 2024 35 mins  
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. As you'll hear, he and I share a lot of the same views about the importance of exercise and staying active when you have MS.In th

Episode 104 Part Two - Disrupt Your Disease and Empower Your Life with Kathy Chester

Mar 06 2024 24 mins  
In a special two-part episode, we're taking a unique turn where I am the guest! My friend and marketing guru Amanda Thompson delves into the heart of what this podcast is all about and what the future holds for MS Disrupted.This time around we delve into my journey of public speaking, from sharing my experiences as a pastor's wife to speaking at events for women and youth

Episode 104 Part One - Disrupt Your Disease and Empower Your Life with Kathy Chester

Mar 05 2024 29 mins  
In a special two-part episode, we're taking a unique turn where I am the guest! My friend and marketing guru Amanda Thompson delves into the heart of what this podcast is all about and what the future holds for MS Disrupted.The heart of the episode is the introduction of my new 10 Weeks to Disrupt MS Program, which addresses fitness, nutrition, and mental health, all tailored

Episode 103 - Raw Stories of Living with MS - Julie Stamm and Dawn Morgan

Feb 21 2024 38 mins  
In this deeply personal and candid episode of the Move It or Lose It podcast, I, along with my guests Julie Stamm and Dawn Morgan, dive into the emotional rollercoaster that comes with living with Multiple Sclerosis. We share our raw and real experiences, discussing how our days can take unexpected turns due to the unpredictable nature of MS, and the profound impact it has on our e

Episode 102 - From Surgery to Strength: Adam Powell's Road to Recovery

Feb 06 2024 37 mins  
In this episode of the Move It Or Lose It podcast, I am joined by Adam Powell, my friend and truly one of the most inspiring people that I know.Adam joined me to talk about his journey after knee surgery. In this interview, he talks about how his knee suddenly locked up one day, which caused him to realize that he had experienced similar problems before. Although Adam clarifies tha

Episode 101 Part Two - Roxanne Engstrom and Embracing Failure on the Path to Success

Jan 24 2024 26 mins  
Roxanne Engstrom is a multi-passionate entrepreneur who loves to help others win! She is also a wife, a Mama of 4, a visual storyteller - and an MS Warrior.In the final part of our two-part conversation, Roxanne talks more about the importance of surrounding ourselves with positive and supportive people. We discuss how toxic relationships can hinder our growth and how important it

Episode 101 Part One - Roxanne Engstrom and Embracing Failure on the Path to Success

Jan 23 2024 36 mins  
Roxanne Engstrom is a multi-passionate entrepreneur who loves to help others win! She is also a wife, a Mama of 4, a visual storyteller - and an MS Warrior.In the first part of a two-part conversation, Roxanne shares her experience of being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis and how it motivated her to create a fulfilling career that accommodated her health needs. She encourages lis

Encore - Episode 094 - Lyndsay Watterson, Walking Stick Designer to the Stars!

Jan 04 2024 34 mins  
Lyndsay Watterson has designed walking sticks used by Selma Blair and Christina Applegate. And if that's not impressive enough, she also performed death-defying circus moves at the closing ceremony of the 2012 Paralympic Games in London. While Coldplay performed!After having arthritis since her teens, Lyndsay had knee replacement surgery at age 39. But an infection left her in