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Tripping On AirTripping On Air2024 Holiday Gift GuideEnter the Giveaway *Must be a resident of Canada. Giveaway contest closes December 13th at midnight Eastern. Enter once a day until then!The 2024 Tripping On Air Holiday Gift guide is here and it’s bigger and better than ever, because we know that the right gift can make MS, or any chronic illness, suck just a little bit less. This list is full of gifts for people with MS as well as incredible giveaways from brands like Cadense Adaptive, Aille Design, Cheekbone Beauty, byAcre, FUMS and IZ Adaptive! You do not want to miss it...2024-11-2244 minAMI TodayAMI TodayThe Digest - August 8th, 2024Today, our host Jacob Shymanski speaks with hosts from shows across the AMI Audio network about how Canada’s house of commons has turned into a Tik Tok studio, and an interesting story from the UK about the influence sports has on us as the Olympics come to a close this weekend! Plus, much more from Double Tap and Kelly & Ramya! In the second half of the show, we present an episode of the AMI Podcast Tripping On Air, hosted by Ardra Shephard and Alex Hajjar. Today’s feature episode is titled “Getting Your Groove Back: Navigating MS & Se...2024-08-0829 minTripping On AirTripping On AirGetting Your Groove Back: Navigating MS & Sexual DysfunctionMS-related Sexual Dysfunction is a medical issue that should be taken seriously. If MS is impacting your sex life, you are not alone and it is not your fault. From symptoms to solutions, we're talking about how MS can mess with your mojo and what you can do to keep MS out of the bedroom.HighlightsShow Open (00:00)MS, the Brain & Your Mojo (00:29)Impact of MS on Sexual Function (02:42)Taboo Topic (04:37)Primary Symptoms & Possible Remedies (07:04)Stigma, Dan Savage & Sue Johanson (11:18)Figuring Out What Works for You (14:55)Secondary Symptoms (15:59)Managing Your Secondary Symptoms (19:20)Tertiary MS Symptoms (21:51)Insecurities...2024-07-1931 minTripping On AirTripping On Air10 Rare Or Unusual MS Symptoms That Might Surprise YouMS is a disease of the central nervous system, which means whatever can go wrong, might go wrong. We’re talking about 10 rare or unusual symptoms you may not associate with MS. From hiccups to hearing loss, it’s not all in your head (it’s in your brain and spinal cord!) Plus, stay tuned to the end of the episode for my latest MS life hack.Highlights10 Rare or Unusual MS Symptoms (00:00)Hiccups & How to Cure Them (01:16)Hearing Loss (03:56)Pseudobulbar Affect, Uncontrollable Laughter or Crying (05:43)Pathological Itching (09:25)Hypochondria (11:50)Osteoporosis (15:08)Formication, the Sensation of Bugs Crawling on Ski...2024-06-1439 minTripping On AirTripping On AirTripping On Answers: Celebs, Sex & Self-MotivationWe're answering your wildest MS questions: from dishing about celebrities with MS, to spilling the tea on taboo topics like sex, fatigue, and everything in between, we're diving deep, no holds barred. Be sure to stay tuned to the very end for my latest MS life-hack and product recommendation!HighlightsShow Open (00:00)Week in Review (00:30)Audience Questions & Social Media (01:41)Differences of having an MS Diagnosis in Your 20’s Versus Your 50’s? (03:46)How Do You Feel About Celebrities with MS like Christina Applegate and Selma Blair? (07:47)Do You Think MS is Caused by a Vaccine? (11:33)How Do You...2024-05-1044 minTripping On AirTripping On AirThe Pros and Cons of Complaining About MSWhether you hate Mondays or your mother-in-law, we all get sucked into a complaining vortex from time to time. But when it comes to chronic illnesses like MS, the pressure to be a palatable patient–plucky, upbeat, optimistic–is pervasive. If you need to vent, you’re in the right place. We’re talking about how keeping it real and occasionally complaining about MS can be normal and even healthy.HighlightsShow Open (00:00)The Complaining Vortex (00:29)Alex Hajjar: Thoroughbred Moaner (01:57)The Pressure to be a Palatable Patient (03:42)The Benefits of Venting (04:12)Why Swearing is Good for You (05...2024-04-1231 minTripping On AirTripping On AirNeuroplasticity and MS with Dr. Gretchen HawleyExercise is a powerful DMT (disease modifying therapy). Dr. Gretchen Hawley, Certified MS Specialist & Author of "The MSing Link," joins us to talk about the magic of neuroplasticity and the targeted physiotherapy that can help improve strength and MS symptoms.Plus, if you’re like me and exercising with MS feels completely overwhelming, Dr. Gretchen’s got tips to keep us motivated even on our MSiest days.Highlights: Show Intro (00:00)Exercise as Disease Modifying Therapy - Opening Remarks (00:29)Introducing Dr. Gretchen Hawley, Certified MS Specialist & Author (01:11)What is Neuro-Therapy & Why is it Important? (02:58)Neural Pathw...2024-03-0842 minMS-Perspektive - The Multiple Sclerosis PodcastMS-Perspektive - The Multiple Sclerosis PodcastLiving with progressive MS in Canada. Interview with patient advocate Ardra ShephardArdra Shephard deals with the everyday struggles of progressive MS in Canada and talks about it on her blog and podcast and our interview. You can find the written questions and answer to on my blog: https://ms-perspektive.com/048-ardra-shephard Ardra Shephard has been writing about her life with multiple sclerosis on TrippingOnAir.com for many years, trying to break down the stigmas that people with the disease face. We talk about her life with progressive MS, how important it is to stand up for yourself and the support available in Canada. She...2024-02-1454 minTripping On AirTripping On AirWhat the Heck is Smouldering MS?Ever wondered why your MS seems to be getting worse even though you’re not having any relapses? Your MRI is stable but you feel anything but? We’re speaking with Dr. Jiwon Oh of the BARLO MS Centre about what the heck Smouldering MS is and what we can do about it. Whether you’re hearing about Smouldering MS for the first time or you’re looking for the latest in scientific research, you’re not going to want to miss this episode. Highlights: Show Intro (00:00)“Smouldering MS” - Opening Remarks (00:30)Introducing Dr. Jiwon Oh, Medical...2024-02-0937 minTripping On AirTripping On AirHow to Reinvent When MS (or Anything Else) Threatens Your Sense of PurposeLosing a sense of purpose can be one of the more devastating invisible symptoms of MS. But perfect health is not a prerequisite for a life of meaning. On this episode of the Tripping On Air podcast we’re talking about how to reinvent when MS (or anything) tries to get in the way of your identity and sense of purpose.Highlights:Show Open (00:00)Introduction (00:30)When Your Sense of Purpose is Threatened (1:30)Putting Work Last (03:00)Picking a Primary Identity (04:24)Making a List of the Roles You Play (05:26)Secret Identities – Party Planner & Family Archivist (06:16)Listing Relationships & Deepening Conn...2024-01-1227 minTripping On AirTripping On Air2023 Holiday Gift GuideThe annual Tripping On Air Holiday Gift guide is here and it’s bigger and better than ever, because we know that the right gift can make MS, or any chronic illness, suck just a little bit less. We’ve got 19 gifts for people with MS and more than two thousand dollars worth of giveaways you do not want to miss.AMI and Tripping On Air are getting into the holiday spirit and giving away 16 Prizes from our 2023 MS Holiday Gift Guide. The contest period begins November 24, 2023, and ends December 7, 2023 and is open to Canadian Resid...2023-11-2445 minTripping On AirTripping On AirSkip The Mistletoe: 12 Tips For Tripping Through The Holidays With MSSynopsisWhether it’s fatigue, concerns about accessibility, or even sensory overload, MS can make the festive season feel like more trouble than it’s worth. If you’re tempted to just stay home and sit the celebrations out, this episode is for you. We’ve got 12 tips to make sure your social life isn’t a casualty of MS. Plus, you’re gonna wanna share this episode with the party people in your life, because we’ve got tips for what your friends and family can do to make sure you can all enjoy the holidays together. ...2023-11-1037 minTripping On AirTripping On AirSick Little Secret: The Pros and Cons of Coming Out with MSOne third of people with MS keep their diagnosis classified. Of those, one in ten hide their MS from family members and romantic partners. We chat with Juan Garrido, a proud member of the 2SLGBTQ+ and MS communities about the parallels between homophobia and ableism and how ultimately being accepted for who you are starts with accepting and loving yourself.Synopsis:On this episode of 'Tripping on Air' hosts, Ardra Shephard & Alex Hajjar talk to Juan Garrido about his experiences as a member of both the queer and MS communities. They discuss the similarities between...2023-10-1333 min4t Below Zero MS Podcast4t Below Zero MS PodcastWarrior Story - Ardra and AlexThis week Ardra Shephard, Writer of the MS Blog Tripping on Air, co-host of a podcast with the same name, and host of AMI Tv's "Fashion Dis" along with Alex Hajjar co-host of Tripping on Air and host of the podcast Social Animals spend some time hanging out a chatting about life with MS. Topics include representation in media, brands that focus on inclusion, and what its like to be a care-giver. Ardra Web: ⁠www.trippingonair.com⁠ IG: @ms_trippingonair Fashion Dis: ⁠www.ami.ca/FashionDis⁠ Alex IG: @socialanimalspodcast Thanks for listening and for your continue...2023-06-141h 17Tripping On AirTripping On AirThe Truth About MS And MortalityNewer, highly effective medications mean that MS outcomes are improving and that there's a lot to be hopeful about. This episode isn't meant to scare you, but to clarify what it means to die due to complications from MS, so that you can minimize your risk factors and live your best possible life.  About Ardra Shephard & Tripping On AirTripping on Air is a monthly video podcast that brings Ardra Shephard's part-confessional, part-informational blog Tripping on Air to the podcast airwaves! Ardra and co-host Alex Hajjar discuss what it's like to live with MS, f...2023-05-1125 minTripping On AirTripping On AirTop 10 Myths About MSDid too much red wine and a book of spells give me MS? Almost certainly not. But that didn't stop me from worrying about every questionable decision I'd ever made that (I thought) might have caused my MS. Today's episode of the Tripping On Air podcast is a cheeky look at fact and way-off fiction as Alex and I dig into 10 of the biggest myths about MS. Trippers, this podcast is not medically reviewed, but here's some clarification. According to the CDC, "Epstein-Barr virus, or EBV, is one of the most common human viruses in the world. It...2023-04-1334 minThe Scalable Marketing Machine PodcastThe Scalable Marketing Machine PodcastEp. 119: Crafting the Perfect Offer with Alex HormoziIf you're struggling to find product-market fit, it may be enticing to start fiddling around with your product.  Changing it. Tweaking it. This is the premise of Alex Hormozi's book $100M Offers and the subject of today's podcast.    UGLIVENTURES WEBSITE: https://www.ugliventures.com/ UGLIVENTURES INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/ugliventures/ MARKETING COHORT WAITLIST: https://www.ugliventures.com/waitlist/ 2023-03-2432 minTripping On AirTripping On AirMobility Aids 101From cool canes, to sporty trekking poles, to rollators that are literally transformative, mobility aids make life better…eventually. The transition to progressive MS is hard, and freaking out is a reasonable reaction. Grieve. And when you’re ready, tune in to this month’s episode for tips on how to find the right mobility aids that will work for you. About Ardra Shephard & Tripping On AirTripping on Air is a monthly video podcast that brings Ardra Shephard's part-confessional, part-informational blog Tripping on Air to the podcast airwaves! Ardra and co-host Alex Hajjar discus...2023-03-0951 minTripping On AirTripping On AirTravel Tips For TrippersThere’s no vacation from MS. If you have any chronic condition, your illness is coming with you. Whether you’re packing fatigue, meds, or mobility aids, Ardra and Alex share hot tips on how to stay cool and make the most of your next getaway. About Ardra Shephard & Tripping On AirTripping on Air is a monthly video podcast that brings Ardra Shephard's part-confessional, part-informational blog Tripping on Air to the podcast airwaves! Ardra and co-host Alex Hajjar discuss what it's like to live with MS, from the best products for those with chro...2023-02-1346 minTripping On AirTripping On AirNo Resolutions New Year with Zach AnnerWe are ringing in the New Year with one of my dream guests. Comedian, actor, writer, and the internet’s most optimistic guy, Zach Anner is on the pod to talk about everything from why you’re already awesome to how we’re all a little annoying, at least some of the time. Zach spills the tea on accessibility in Hollywood and what it was like working for Oprah’s network. About Ardra Shephard & Tripping On AirTripping on Air is a monthly video podcast that brings Ardra Shephard's part-confessional, part-informational blog Tripping on Air to t...2023-01-0552 minTripping On AirTripping On AirThe Tripping On Air 2022 Holiday Gift Guide For People With MSIf you have MS or any chronic illness, you deserve presents! This year's Tripping On Air Holiday Gift Guide features 12 gift ideas and 13 incredible giveaways, that are perfect for people with MS. Tripping on Air is a monthly video podcast that brings Ardra Shephard's part-confessional, part-informational blog Tripping on Air to the podcast airwaves! Ardra and co-host Alex Hajjar discuss what it's like to live with MS, from the best products for those with chronic illness, to successfully navigating a disability benefits claim. Ardra Shephard is a writer, consultant, and speaker, whose award-winning blog Tripping On Air, enjoys an...2022-11-1750 minTripping On AirTripping On AirParenting and MS: Saying No To Stigma And Ableist AttitudesFrom microaggressions to super-powers, we’re dishing about parenting with a chronic illness or disability with the fabulous Rebekah Taussig, author of Sitting Pretty. If you’re a parent with MS or you’re thinking of becoming one, you do not want to miss this episode. About Ardra Shephard & Tripping On AirTripping on Air is a monthly video podcast that brings Ardra Shephard's part-confessional, part-informational blog Tripping on Air to the podcast airwaves! Ardra and co-host Alex Hajjar discuss what it's like to live with MS, from the best products for those with chroni...2022-10-1338 minTripping On AirTripping On AirDating with Progressive MSArdra and Alex dish with Darcy, Ardra's girlfriend since grade school, about what it's like to re-enter the dating world with progressive MS. About Ardra Shephard & Tripping On AirTripping on Air is a monthly video podcast that brings Ardra Shephard's part-confessional, part-informational blog Tripping on Air to the podcast airwaves! Ardra and co-host Alex Hajjar discuss what it's like to live with MS, from the best products for those with chronic illness, to successfully navigating a disability benefits claim.Ardra Shephard is a writer, consultant, and speaker, whose award-winning blog Tripping...2022-09-1529 minTripping On AirTripping On AirThe stress of disability insurance claimsFatigue is the No. 1 reason people with MS work less or stop working. But fatigue is impossible to see, difficult to understand, and hard to prove. We’re speaking with insurance litigator Laura Hillyer about how to successfully navigate your disability benefits claim with your sense of self and your sanity intact.  About Ardra Shephard & Tripping On AirTripping on Air is a monthly video podcast that brings Ardra Shephard's part-confessional, part-informational blog Tripping on Air to the podcast airwaves! Ardra and co-host Alex Hajjar discuss what it's like to live with MS, from the...2022-08-1131 minTripping On AirTripping On AirThe Worst Symptom of MSMultiple Sclerosis (MS) affects everyone differently, but Ardra Shephard believes that the very worst symptom is one most Trippers have in common. MS isn’t contagious, but the worst symptom impacts everyone in the house. Join Ardra and Alex as they dish about the fear that comes with living with MS, or of loving someone who does. About Ardra Shephard & Tripping On Air Tripping on Air is a monthly video podcast that brings Ardra Shephard's part-confessional, part-informational blog Tripping on Air to the podcast airwaves! Ardra and co-host Alex Hajjar discuss what it's like to live with MS, from the be...2022-07-1426 minWhy Am I PodcastWhy Am I PodcastWhy Am I Alex HajjarHey everybody, I’m Greg Sowell and this is Why Am I, a podcast where I talk to interesting people and try to trace a path to where they find themselves today.  My guest this go around is Alex Hajjar.  He’s an interesting mix of traffic engineer and musician.  It’s always interesting to me when I see someone who is technical and also artistic.  He’s also a host of a fantastic podcast called Social Animals that explores how people experience friendship in their life, and the stories that go along with it.  He’s got an awesome voice a...2022-04-101h 30Social AnimalsSocial AnimalsSocial Animals - Trailer Season 2Alex introduces Season 2 by explaining what made Season 1 so great. A brief introduction to Season 2 with clips from recorded episodes and what to look forward to. More stories from the talented, compelling and entertaining guests that grace the Social Animals den coming your way.  Follow Social Animals:  Web: https://socialanimals.ca/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/socialanimalspodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/_socialanimals_      2021-10-0602 minFood Is Culture | A PodcastFood Is Culture | A Podcast#35 - Alex Hajjar | Shaabiyat, Labaneh & HummusI hope you’ve eaten. This episode had my stomach talking to me!Today’s guest is a fellow Torontonian, a fellow podcast host, and we have a shared love of a local restaurant.Alex Hajjar’s love of food and his culture is clear. He is so knowledgable on all delicious Arabic foods, his memories of his grandmother’s cooking are so lovely, his aunts’ bakery sounds wonderful, and he has traveled all over.Alex and I initially connected online and we chat a bit about that and how the meta verse is slowly...2021-07-2550 minSocial AnimalsSocial AnimalsAlex NursallAlex is a casting director, photographer and writer. She is one of the stars and producers of ‘Parkdale Haunt,’ a horror-fiction podcast with terrifying themes such as the paranormal and the Toronto Housing market. She has generously spent some of their time to talk to me about friendship. You can follow Alex Nursall and Parkdale Haunt here: Insta: @saltandketchup (personal) / @parkdalehaunt Twitter: @saltandketchup (personal) / @parkdalehaunt alexnursall.com2021-06-3045 minCam Brio Music PodcastCam Brio Music PodcastInterview #31: Alex HajjarI interview Alex Hajjar, creator of the "Social Animals Podcast."2021-05-2854 minThe Beer Healer InterviewsThe Beer Healer InterviewsEp. 123 - Roaming Beer Healer @ The Great Australian Beer Spectapular!Welcome to the roaming Beer Healer at the 2021 Great Australian Beer Spectapular, Live from the Melbourne Convention centre. You all know I love bringing these conversations to you each week, so imagine how excited I was to be able to walk into a hall full of potential guests. Armed with my homemade roaming microphone and my iPhone, I wandered around and grabbed anyone who would talk to me. I managed to get 18 people on the mic, not too bad I thought. My guests, in order of appearance were: •Alex Merry - Voodoo Ranger •Mazen Hajj...2021-05-2342 minThe Beer Healer interviewsThe Beer Healer interviewsEp. 123 - Roaming Beer Healer @ The Great Australian Beer Spectapular!Welcome to the roaming Beer Healer at the 2021 Great Australian Beer Spectapular, Live from the Melbourne Convention centre. You all know I love bringing these conversations to you each week, so imagine how excited I was to be able to walk into a hall full of potential guests. Armed with my homemade roaming microphone and my iPhone, I wandered around and grabbed anyone who would talk to me. I managed to get 18 people on the mic, not too bad I thought. My guests, in order of appearance were: •Alex Merry - Voodoo Ranger •Mazen Hajjar - Hawkers •Stefan Constantoulas - Philte...2021-05-2342 minAll in the PodcastAll in the PodcastEpisode 8: New Co-HostThis week, Gus introduces his new official co-host, Alex Hajjar! They discuss Episode 8 of the first season, Lionel Moves into the Neighborhood, gentrification in NYC, and the complications of the American Dream.2018-03-2000 minAll in the PodcastAll in the PodcastEpisode 7: Social ConstructsThis week, Gus is joined by teacher Alex Hajjar to discuss the classic episode Mike's Hippie Friends Come to Visit. Together, they discuss their love for Edith, unrealistic social constructs, and open relationships.2018-03-1300 minSF MusicTech SummitSF MusicTech SummitMaking Big Data SmallSF MusicTech Summit XV on May 20, 2014 Hotel Kabuki, San Francisco, CA www.sfmusictech.com TOPIC: Making Big Data Small MODERATOR: Alex Pham, Smule www.smule.com Ty Roberts, Gracenote www.gracenote.com Daniel Savage, Musicmetric www.musicmetric.com Bill Hajjar, Senzari http://corp.senzari.com www.wahwahnetworks.com Doug Scott, BandPage www.bandpage.com ********** Recorded by Media One AV www.mediaoneaudio.com2014-05-241h 00SF MusicTech SummitSF MusicTech SummitMaking Big Data SmallSF MusicTech Summit XV on May 20, 2014 Hotel Kabuki, San Francisco, CA www.sfmusictech.com TOPIC: Making Big Data Small MODERATOR: Alex Pham, Smule www.smule.com Ty Roberts, Gracenote www.gracenote.com Daniel Savage, Musicmetric www.musicmetric.com Bill Hajjar, Senzari http://corp.senzari.com www.wahwahnetworks.com Doug Scott, BandPage www.bandpage.com ********** Recorded by Media One AV www.mediaoneaudio.com2014-05-241h 00