What's Your Shoe Size Got To Do With Chronic Illness? | Karen Dwyer | TEDxDerryLondonderryStudio
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Published 2021-12-16
Karen shares how she went from feeling total numbness on her entire right side to living symptom free of MS. In this talk she explores what, if anything, has changed in the 10 years since her diagnosis to make disease treatment more effective and what she believes will make the difference in halting the progression of chronic illness globally.
Karen Dwyer is a Neuro coach and founder of The MS to Success Programs. She is a leader in neurodiversity, sits on a number of International Health Advisory Boards and is a member of the International Coaches Federation.
After a career leading multi million euro businesses in finance, media and luxury retail , Karen now uses the latest scientific research on neuroplasticity, nutrition and movement to support people to ease fear around disease diagnosis & translate their intentions into reality.
For this, Karen has been awarded the ‘Republic of Ireland Best Health & WellBeing Coach 2021/22’, and has won ‘ Company of the Year American Business Awards 2021’, ‘Best Non Profit Covid Response 2019’ and has been named ‘Top 8 Irish Female Business Owners to Watch’. Karen Dwyer is a near coach & digital health innovator.
Karen overcame MS and is an author - publishing her very own 'my gratitude attitude' journal. Karen also works as a voice over artist. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx
All Comments (21)
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I am so glad you are sharing your story, Karen. More people need to hear your holistic perspective of living your best life with multiple sclerosis. Keep thriving!
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A wonderful talk that will inspire countless people who live with chronic disease, beautifully delivered, well done Karen!
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Phenomenal talk. Well done Karen. You are a beautiful bright light for the world ❤️
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Saw posted on Tracy Fern’s IG story. I love this. I totally agree as I went through something similar. You are a terrific speaker. Good luck on your mission. ❤️🔥
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Excellent Talk -
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Congrats Karen! You're an inspiration, inspiring others to treat the individual and not just the symptoms.
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Thank you Karen! This is so beautiful and Inspiring! ❤❤❤❤👏
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Well done Karen, brilliant talk, we need to get your message to the world! You are changing life’s, never stop!
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Wow, what a phenomenal women and incredible message. This will inspire millions to take back their health. Karen's AWESOME!
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Wow Karen! Absolutely brilliant talk and couldn't agree with you more. We're only at the beginning of understanding the impact that stress has on our health and wellbeing and how looking at the person as a whole can be the most powerful tool we have to keep ourselves well. You're amazing xx
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Wow. Excellent talk Karen! Thank you.
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Well done sister. Amazing talk 🙌🏼❤️ So proud of you. Inspiration 🥰
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Fantastic talk Karen, very inspiring and insightful! Congratulations
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Amazing work. So inspiring. Well done Karen 👏🏻 👏🏻
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Well done Karen. You are the most inspirational, caring and motivated person I know. This is a brilliant and honest talk and you are the living proof of how taking an integrated holistic approach to health by working with your Dr and as well as using your self care tool kit, can lead to a dramatic transformation in health. ❤️❤️
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Big fan of Karen. Brilliant talk.
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Congratulations Karen, always an inspiration in your fight to help others ❤
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Well done Karen, excellent talk, so heart warming to see how far you have come since your first talk in Carlow.. Well done my friend!!
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Fantastic talk Karen. Inspirational and educational. 💕💕💕
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Love this , congratulations Karen. This is a wonderful Ted talk
