Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/watsonmybrain A podcast by a guy with MS who shares his experiences living with the disease, how he manages it, observations and other information. Designed to inspire and trigger discussion for those living with MS, each episode will cover a topic or two concerning family, fitness, nutrition, diagnosis, treatments and other subjects. I'll throw in some non-MS topics also from time to time. © 2025 Brian Watson 7c0457e1-e5cd-5e46-b2f1-f6ed14e91979 yes en Fri, 12 Dec 2025 07:56:49 -0800 Fri, 12 Dec 2025 07:57:25 -0800 http://watsonmybrain.com https://img.transistorcdn.com/Gjbxf2O-EMMqCvKgOpSxPzBQv_yX2KUdv29cr11tiwM/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9jNmU5/Yjg0NmEwOGU3ODJl/MDI5YzI4NmY4ZTNh/MDI4OC5qcGVn.jpg http://watsonmybrain.com episodic Brian Watson A podcast by a guy with MS who shares his experiences living with the disease, how he manages it, observations and other information. Designed to inspire and trigger discussion for those living with MS, each episode will cover a topic or two concerning family, fitness, nutrition, diagnosis, treatments and other subjects. I'll throw in some non-MS topics also from time to time. A podcast by a guy with MS who shares his experiences living with the disease, how he manages it, observations and other information. MS, multiple sclerosis, autoimmune, wellness, health, fitness Brian Watson briwat32@gmail.com No No 21 21 #20 - Walking full f78cddb8-a079-4b50-9dd9-8ee6601211d5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/730ecd54 Just a brief episode about my thoughts on walking and why it can be important for MS.

]]> Just a brief episode about my thoughts on walking and why it can be important for MS.

]]> Fri, 12 Dec 2025 07:56:48 -0800 Brian Watson Brian Watson 696 Just a brief episode about my thoughts on walking and why it can be important for MS.

]]> MS, multiple sclerosis, autoimmune, wellness, health, fitness No 20 20 #19 - MS Diets and Nutrition full a98a924f-bda4-4f9d-84d8-070a4a8a6237 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c6d18cac In this one, I discuss certain diets that exist for MS and which were developed by doctors and specialists in the MS sphere.  I also discuss my experience with these and other diets as well as general nutrition and supplementation.

]]> In this one, I discuss certain diets that exist for MS and which were developed by doctors and specialists in the MS sphere.  I also discuss my experience with these and other diets as well as general nutrition and supplementation.

]]> Sun, 16 Nov 2025 10:02:56 -0800 Brian Watson Brian Watson 1764 In this one, I discuss certain diets that exist for MS and which were developed by doctors and specialists in the MS sphere.  I also discuss my experience with these and other diets as well as general nutrition and supplementation.

]]> MS, multiple sclerosis, autoimmune, wellness, health, fitness No 19 19 #18 - Taking On New Challenges - Jiu Jitsu full bfbf6c7f-d2f6-4e9b-a099-9a9e90f4703d https://share.transistor.fm/s/f119c165 Taking on new challenges is important for us.  It helps us grow, learn new things, and maybe even flourish in something we've been thinking about doing for a while.  In this one, I discuss my new challenge of training in the martial art of jiu jitsu.  Difficult? Yes.  But I am having fun and learning something new.

]]> Taking on new challenges is important for us.  It helps us grow, learn new things, and maybe even flourish in something we've been thinking about doing for a while.  In this one, I discuss my new challenge of training in the martial art of jiu jitsu.  Difficult? Yes.  But I am having fun and learning something new.

]]> Thu, 09 Oct 2025 07:52:07 -0700 Brian Watson Brian Watson 1081 Taking on new challenges is important for us.  It helps us grow, learn new things, and maybe even flourish in something we've been thinking about doing for a while.  In this one, I discuss my new challenge of training in the martial art of jiu jitsu.  Difficult? Yes.  But I am having fun and learning something new.

]]> MS, multiple sclerosis, autoimmune, wellness, health, fitness No 18 18 #17 - Condition Comparison full e5d7f73f-9113-4a3c-a3a1-2753c2b9703d https://share.transistor.fm/s/a627ee3a Comparing ourselves to others is common but unhealthy.  The same goes for MS.  When we compare our case of MS to someone else, it can mess with our heads.  MS is a very individual condition and each person's course is different from another.  How do we deal with this?  Do we feel guilty if we are doing better than someone else? Do we feel sad if we are worse?  I think the best we can do is not to compare and manage our MS as best we can.

]]> Comparing ourselves to others is common but unhealthy.  The same goes for MS.  When we compare our case of MS to someone else, it can mess with our heads.  MS is a very individual condition and each person's course is different from another.  How do we deal with this?  Do we feel guilty if we are doing better than someone else? Do we feel sad if we are worse?  I think the best we can do is not to compare and manage our MS as best we can.

]]> Fri, 26 Sep 2025 08:49:25 -0700 Brian Watson Brian Watson 935 Comparing ourselves to others is common but unhealthy.  The same goes for MS.  When we compare our case of MS to someone else, it can mess with our heads.  MS is a very individual condition and each person's course is different from another.  How do we deal with this?  Do we feel guilty if we are doing better than someone else? Do we feel sad if we are worse?  I think the best we can do is not to compare and manage our MS as best we can.

]]> MS, multiple sclerosis, autoimmune, wellness, health, fitness No 17 17 #16 - Productivity and Managing Tasks full d3243068-eaeb-4c1a-8a26-54b2cd0c295b https://share.transistor.fm/s/07bb1486 Being productive every day is something I am really passionate about.  I imagine other MSers out there are too.  But, how do we be productive every day while reducing stress and being efficient with our energy and time?  In this episode, I share my experiences with productivity, task management, and what I do to try and remain productive.

]]> Being productive every day is something I am really passionate about.  I imagine other MSers out there are too.  But, how do we be productive every day while reducing stress and being efficient with our energy and time?  In this episode, I share my experiences with productivity, task management, and what I do to try and remain productive.

]]> Fri, 19 Sep 2025 09:37:28 -0700 Brian Watson Brian Watson 995 Being productive every day is something I am really passionate about.  I imagine other MSers out there are too.  But, how do we be productive every day while reducing stress and being efficient with our energy and time?  In this episode, I share my experiences with productivity, task management, and what I do to try and remain productive.

]]> MS, multiple sclerosis, autoimmune, wellness, health, fitness No 16 16 #15 - MS Fatigue full be54bcc6-626c-4fc3-a9e0-49fe1fa25055 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6b1a89ed Fatigue, and I don't mean just being tired, affects 80% of people living with MS.  It is a different kind of tired and it can take a lot of management for people with MS to live their best lives.  In this episode, I discuss my experiences with fatigue and how I try to manage it.

]]> Fatigue, and I don't mean just being tired, affects 80% of people living with MS.  It is a different kind of tired and it can take a lot of management for people with MS to live their best lives.  In this episode, I discuss my experiences with fatigue and how I try to manage it.

]]> Fri, 12 Sep 2025 09:07:43 -0700 Brian Watson Brian Watson 1037 Fatigue, and I don't mean just being tired, affects 80% of people living with MS.  It is a different kind of tired and it can take a lot of management for people with MS to live their best lives.  In this episode, I discuss my experiences with fatigue and how I try to manage it.

]]> MS, multiple sclerosis, autoimmune, wellness, health, fitness No 15 15 #14 - Keeping a Case History and Record full 80bc1501-c982-407b-a84b-d7e72445b3cf https://share.transistor.fm/s/c4c32823 Keeping a case history of your diagnosis, appointments, symptoms, follow ups, medical team information and anything else related to your case of MS can be vitally important as you move through your journey with MS.  It can help remind you of things you forgot about, like the last time you had a flare or were on corticosteroids for example.  Being your own advocate is vitally important and this is a tool that help you stay on top of your case.

]]> Keeping a case history of your diagnosis, appointments, symptoms, follow ups, medical team information and anything else related to your case of MS can be vitally important as you move through your journey with MS.  It can help remind you of things you forgot about, like the last time you had a flare or were on corticosteroids for example.  Being your own advocate is vitally important and this is a tool that help you stay on top of your case.

]]> Fri, 05 Sep 2025 14:00:45 -0700 Brian Watson Brian Watson 730 Keeping a case history of your diagnosis, appointments, symptoms, follow ups, medical team information and anything else related to your case of MS can be vitally important as you move through your journey with MS.  It can help remind you of things you forgot about, like the last time you had a flare or were on corticosteroids for example.  Being your own advocate is vitally important and this is a tool that help you stay on top of your case.

]]> MS, multiple sclerosis, autoimmune, wellness, health, fitness No 14 14 #13 - Dealing with Heat and Humidity full fc100cc7-60d5-4185-b766-3499453727c7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/cd98ac24 Quick episode where I discuss my recent bouts with heath and humidity and how I tried to deal with it despite keeping up with tasks and social engagements.

]]> Quick episode where I discuss my recent bouts with heath and humidity and how I tried to deal with it despite keeping up with tasks and social engagements.

]]> Mon, 25 Aug 2025 07:58:48 -0700 Brian Watson Brian Watson 863 Quick episode where I discuss my recent bouts with heath and humidity and how I tried to deal with it despite keeping up with tasks and social engagements.

]]> MS, multiple sclerosis, autoimmune, wellness, health, fitness No 13 13 #12 - Fitness and Exercise full c7ed2c72-ba72-4ef5-a421-90cd376650d9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/27e55232 Exercise if of utmost importance for those living with MS.  Nutrition and therapies have their necessary place but exercise and fitness, in my mind, are the key to remaining healthy and mobile in living with MS.

]]> Exercise if of utmost importance for those living with MS.  Nutrition and therapies have their necessary place but exercise and fitness, in my mind, are the key to remaining healthy and mobile in living with MS.

]]> Fri, 25 Jul 2025 09:56:33 -0700 Brian Watson Brian Watson 1916 Exercise if of utmost importance for those living with MS.  Nutrition and therapies have their necessary place but exercise and fitness, in my mind, are the key to remaining healthy and mobile in living with MS.

]]> MS, multiple sclerosis, autoimmune, wellness, health, fitness No 11 11 #11 - Living With Uncertainty full 5b2bd1e4-3313-40a5-a2cc-dd08e33e0276 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c7683308 Everyone lives with some degree of uncertainty.  I get it.  But those living with MS understand the very nature of the disease is unpredictable and different for each person.  While we can try to apply controls around the situation and management of MS, there is always the chance things don't go your way.

]]> Everyone lives with some degree of uncertainty.  I get it.  But those living with MS understand the very nature of the disease is unpredictable and different for each person.  While we can try to apply controls around the situation and management of MS, there is always the chance things don't go your way.

]]> Sun, 20 Jul 2025 10:06:33 -0700 Brian Watson Brian Watson 946 Everyone lives with some degree of uncertainty.  I get it.  But those living with MS understand the very nature of the disease is unpredictable and different for each person.  While we can try to apply controls around the situation and management of MS, there is always the chance things don't go your way.

]]> MS, multiple sclerosis, autoimmune, wellness, health, fitness No 10 10 #10 - Turning 50 full 50b3970a-44cb-4380-9c41-808225fb29bb https://share.transistor.fm/s/b7a693a3 Just a quick epi dedicated to me turning 50 years old.

]]> Just a quick epi dedicated to me turning 50 years old.

]]> Wed, 09 Jul 2025 13:30:54 -0700 Brian Watson Brian Watson 980 Just a quick epi dedicated to me turning 50 years old.

]]> MS, multiple sclerosis, autoimmune, wellness, health, fitness No 9 9 #9 - Social Life and Energy full 35e2082b-8122-4bf6-bd5b-fd200662161f https://share.transistor.fm/s/a1a386eb In this episode, I discuss social life and engagements and having and maintaining the energy to do so.

]]> In this episode, I discuss social life and engagements and having and maintaining the energy to do so.

]]> Sun, 29 Jun 2025 10:32:57 -0700 Brian Watson Brian Watson 962 In this episode, I discuss social life and engagements and having and maintaining the energy to do so.

]]> MS, multiple sclerosis, autoimmune, wellness, health, fitness No 8 8 #8 - Disclosure in the Workplace full 353b0a3f-2dff-4eb6-9936-59c6273967f1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e254e783 To tell or not to tell? That is the question.  Here I discuss the decision making process on whether to disclose your MS to your coworkers and/or supervisors.  You may need to for your supervisors but maybe not with your coworkers and teammates.  This is a part practical, part emotional and protective decision.

]]> To tell or not to tell? That is the question.  Here I discuss the decision making process on whether to disclose your MS to your coworkers and/or supervisors.  You may need to for your supervisors but maybe not with your coworkers and teammates.  This is a part practical, part emotional and protective decision.

]]> Tue, 17 Jun 2025 17:56:10 -0700 Brian Watson Brian Watson 1155 To tell or not to tell? That is the question.  Here I discuss the decision making process on whether to disclose your MS to your coworkers and/or supervisors.  You may need to for your supervisors but maybe not with your coworkers and teammates.  This is a part practical, part emotional and protective decision.

]]> MS, multiple sclerosis, autoimmune, wellness, health, fitness No 7 7 #7 - Movement full ad5e605a-8d5e-462b-b4d3-598e11dd1f11 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8796bc71 In this one, I touch on movement - how to think about it, how it helps us and why it is so important for MS.

]]> In this one, I touch on movement - how to think about it, how it helps us and why it is so important for MS.

]]> Wed, 11 Jun 2025 11:13:16 -0700 Brian Watson Brian Watson 732 In this one, I touch on movement - how to think about it, how it helps us and why it is so important for MS.

]]> MS, multiple sclerosis, autoimmune, wellness, health, fitness No 6 6 #6 - Off the Cuff and Life Lately full 6f60ede5-44e6-4009-948f-5e9d25d70841 https://share.transistor.fm/s/cb8bd056 In this episode I discuss my life lately as a lot has been going on.  A little bit about stress and MS, recent job loss and some other off the cuff things.

]]> In this episode I discuss my life lately as a lot has been going on.  A little bit about stress and MS, recent job loss and some other off the cuff things.

]]> Wed, 04 Jun 2025 13:21:33 -0700 Brian Watson Brian Watson 1014 In this episode I discuss my life lately as a lot has been going on.  A little bit about stress and MS, recent job loss and some other off the cuff things.

]]> MS, multiple sclerosis, autoimmune, wellness, health, fitness No 5 5 #5 - Memorial Day Murph 2025 full c7ebd8d7-7593-43ca-beec-caaad564a4a7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ba5b10d6 In this episode, I discuss my annual participation in the Murph hero workout on Memorial Day.

]]> In this episode, I discuss my annual participation in the Murph hero workout on Memorial Day.

]]> Fri, 30 May 2025 10:33:01 -0700 Brian Watson Brian Watson 1016 In this episode, I discuss my annual participation in the Murph hero workout on Memorial Day.

]]> Memorial Day, Murph, CrossFit, MS, Multiple Sclerosis, Fitness, Health No 4 4 #4 - Disease Modifying Therapies full e90ee11e-9a76-4b69-9ff9-40c6f17bbb85 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1bac6300 In this episode, I discuss my exposure to disease modifying therapies, which ones I have been on and my experiences with them.

]]> In this episode, I discuss my exposure to disease modifying therapies, which ones I have been on and my experiences with them.

]]> Thu, 29 May 2025 08:04:59 -0700 Brian Watson Brian Watson 1145 In this episode, I discuss my exposure to disease modifying therapies, which ones I have been on and my experiences with them.

]]> MS, multiple sclerosis, autoimmune, wellness, health, fitness No 3 3 #3 - What is MS and My Diagnosis full 96d6eb22-241b-4c71-800e-45df87925263 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f7b3894b In this episode, I discuss briefly what MS is and how I was diagnosed.  An MS diagnosis can sometimes take a number of years as symptoms appear and then remit.  People can be treated for something not related to MS despite MS causing the symptom requiring the treatment.  It is this process that sometimes takes the patient and physician a long time to piece together as was my case.

]]> In this episode, I discuss briefly what MS is and how I was diagnosed.  An MS diagnosis can sometimes take a number of years as symptoms appear and then remit.  People can be treated for something not related to MS despite MS causing the symptom requiring the treatment.  It is this process that sometimes takes the patient and physician a long time to piece together as was my case.

]]> Sun, 18 May 2025 18:18:10 -0700 Brian Watson Brian Watson 2016 In this episode, I discuss briefly what MS is and how I was diagnosed.  An MS diagnosis can sometimes take a number of years as symptoms appear and then remit.  People can be treated for something not related to MS despite MS causing the symptom requiring the treatment.  It is this process that sometimes takes the patient and physician a long time to piece together as was my case.

]]> MS, multiple sclerosis, autoimmune, wellness, health, fitness No 2 2 #2 - Travis Manion WOD full f9c8ad0c-7d51-4dec-8573-f0178b8e1bcd https://share.transistor.fm/s/4d6b0b9e My son and I recently did the Travis Manion workout at my gym.  A challenging, inspiring and fun day.

]]> My son and I recently did the Travis Manion workout at my gym.  A challenging, inspiring and fun day.

]]> Wed, 07 May 2025 09:23:38 -0700 Brian Watson Brian Watson 512 My son and I recently did the Travis Manion workout at my gym.  A challenging, inspiring and fun day.

]]> MS, multiple sclerosis, autoimmune, wellness, health, fitness No 1 1 #1 - Introduction full f23fa0b9-cdaa-473f-afb0-d263d46369b5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f8a21a34 Introduction to the WatsOnMyBrain podcast.  What, why and how it may help you.

]]> Introduction to the WatsOnMyBrain podcast.  What, why and how it may help you.

]]> Tue, 06 May 2025 08:28:10 -0700 Brian Watson Brian Watson 323 Introduction to the WatsOnMyBrain podcast.  What, why and how it may help you.

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