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 Notes
1:17 Background on Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
3:38 Alexis’ personal experience with MS
11:33 Welcome, Nancy Davis!
15:54 Who gets MS?
18:26 Race to Erase MS’ Mission
20:27 Motivation behind Nancy’s altruism
23:58 The business of philanthropy
26:55 Finding motivation when you’re feeling down
31:48 How to be your own health advocate
34:17 Importance of being an active, well-informed patient
35:35 Building/leaning on community in times of crisis
36:47 Necessity of educating yourself before your doctor’s appointment
37:09 How to be a friend to a person with MS
39:33 Homeopathy for MS
43:53 How you can get involved in the fight against MS!

Resources/Mentioned
Race to Erase MS: Erasems.org
Race to Erase MS Resource Links: https://www.erasems.org/resource-links/
National MS Society: https://www.nationalmssociety.org/Resources-Support

Nancy Davis’ Work
Lean on Me by Nancy Davis: https://tinyurl.com/2vdbkdpb
Race to Erase MS Gala Tickets: https://shop.erasems.org/collections/tickets
Cured Addiction Now: https://cureaddictionnow.org/
Peace & Love Jewelry Line: https://www.peaceandlovejewelry.com/

Too Collective Website
Too Collective Affirmation Texts
Follow Too Collective on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toocollective/?hl=en
Follow Alexis on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexisbarber/?hl=en
Follow Alexis on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alexisbarber_?lang=en
Subscribe to Alexis on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7-YnRrflV9g6nLMWUkwDtA

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