114. How to Advocate for Your Health and Support Those with Chronic Illness with Nancy Davis, Founder of Race to Erase MS
As of 2023, it’s estimated that nearly 1 million people in the United States struggle with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). And globally? That figure rises to more than 2.8 million. MS is categorized as a disease in which your immune system attacks both your brain and your spinal cord – causing numbness, fatigue, and blindness. At the moment, there is no cure, but Nancy Davis is tireless in her efforts to not just manage the disease, but eradicate it for good. This week, the philanthropist joins the Too Smart for This podcast to discuss her organization, being your own health advocate, and how you can get involved to end MS forever.Show Notes1:17 Background on Multiple Sclerosis (MS)3:38 Alexis’ personal experience with MS11:33 Welcome, Nancy Davis!15:54 Who gets MS?18:26 Race to Erase MS’ Mission20:27 Motivation behind Nancy’s altruism23:58 The business of philanthropy26:55 Finding motivation when you’re feeling down31:48 How to be your own health advocate34:17 Importance of being an active, well-informed patient35:35 Building/leaning on community in times of crisis36:47 Necessity of educating yourself before your doctor’s appointment37:09 How to be a friend to a person with MS39:33 Homeopathy for MS43:53 How you can get involved in the fight against MS!Resources/MentionedRace to Erase MS: Erasems.orgRace to Erase MS Resource Links: https://www.erasems.org/resource-links/National MS Society: https://www.nationalmssociety.org/Resources-SupportNancy Davis’ WorkLean on Me by Nancy Davis: https://tinyurl.com/2vdbkdpbRace to Erase MS Gala Tickets: https://shop.erasems.org/collections/ticketsCured Addiction Now: https://cureaddictionnow.org/Peace & Love Jewelry Line: https://www.peaceandlovejewelry.com/Too Collective WebsiteToo Collective Affirmation TextsFollow Too Collective on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toocollective/?hl=enFollow Alexis on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexisbarber/?hl=enFollow Alexis on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alexisbarber_?lang=enSubscribe to Alexis on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7-YnRrflV9g6nLMWUkwDtAThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5806440/advertisementAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit toocollective.substack.com/subscribe