Disney Races, Disney Parks, & Some Bravo w/ Kyle Stephen

03/07/24 • 53 min

In this chat, I get real with my friend Kyle about our wild ride with multiple sclerosis and how we tackled the Run Disney Marathon together. Picture this: we met during those crazy pandemic times, thanks to a friend who thought we’d hit it off – and boy, were they right. Kyle spills the beans on what went down when he first got his diagnosis and we dive into why it's super important to have people in your corner and how accepting something like MS is a journey all on its own. And running? For Kyle, it turned out to be the best kind of escape. Fast forward to us braving the Disney Marathon, and let me tell you, it was no walk in the park. We’re talking overheating, the whole nine yards, and even why gummy bears became our go-to race fuel. But it wasn’t all about the run; we also share the scoop on how we do Disney with MS, like finding the best spots to chill and why sometimes, you’ve just gotta listen to your body and take it easy. So, if you’re up for a mix of laughs, some honest-to-goodness advice, and how to keep going when things get tough, you’re gonna want to tune in to this one.
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