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#113: Empowering Women with MS – Movement, Mindfulness & Motherhood with Dr. Irina Fedulow Plante

#113: Empowering Women with MS – Movement, Mindfulness & Motherhood with Dr. Irina Fedulow Plante

Season 1 Episode 113 Published 1 year, 2 months ago
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Guest: Dr. Irina Fedulow Plante Title: Doctor of Physical Therapy, Board-Certified Neurologic Clinical Specialist Founder of NeuroMamaTribe and Mountain Neuro Wellness & Physical Therapy Location: Truckee, California, USA

💡 About This Episode

In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Dr. Irina Fedulow Plante—physical therapist, neurologic clinical specialist, and founder of NeuroMamaTribe. Irina shares her passion for helping women with multiple sclerosis (MS) through an integrative and deeply empowering approach that blends neuroscience, movement, and motherhood.

If you're a woman navigating MS—or supporting someone who is—this conversation will leave you feeling seen, supported, and hopeful.

🧭 In This Episode 👣 Her Journey
  • Why she specialized in MS rehabilitation

  • The story behind NeuroMamaTribe

🧘‍♀️ Movement & MS
  • Common exercise myths in the MS world

  • How ballet, yoga, and nature can help

  • One simple routine to get started

🔄 Hormones & Life Stages
  • How menstruation, pregnancy & menopause affect MS

  • Tips for managing symptom fluctuations

  • Physical therapy insights for pregnancy & postpartum recovery

🌿 Whole-Person Wellness
  • Incorporating breathwork, mindfulness & body awareness into PT

  • Why emotional, mental, and spiritual wellness matter in MS care

👭 Empowerment & Support
  • When to seek professional rehab support

  • How NeuroMamaTribe supports women at different life stages

⚡ Quickfire Round
  • "For me, MS is..."

  • What Irina wants to see in the field of MS in the next 5 years

🗨️ Quotes to Remember – Dr. Irina Fedulow Plante

"MS is a teacher. It teaches resilience, surrender, and the power of presence."

"You are not broken. Your body is communicating with you. Healing is possible—in body, mind, and spirit."

📌 Resources & Links

🔗 Website: neuromamatribe.com 📸 Instagram:

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