Episode 169: From Diagnosis to $12K Raised: Inspiring MS Story

✨ NEW PODCAST EPISODE ✨What happens when everyday exhaustion turns into something life-changing?This week on Healthy Living with Yoga Anita, I sit down with Marya Fonsh Mielinski, a dedicated teacher at Priest Street School in Leominster, who shares her powerful journey after being diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis.Marya opens up about: 💬 The early signs—extreme fatigue, brain fog, and pain 💬 Facing her biggest fear: falling 💬 How MS affects the body’s myelin 💬 Finding strength through communityAfter not feeling ready her first year, Marya came back stronger—raising $10,000 in 2025 and already $12,000 this year for the Walk MS Worcester 🙌She’ll even be honored before the walk on May 2, 2026—a true testament to resilience, courage, and community support (including a generous boost from Susan’s Nails 💅).This is a story of perseverance, gratitude, and what’s possible when people come together.This episode is sponsored by Dr. Yvonne Andrews of creatingthechange.net#HealthyLivingWithYogaAnita #MultipleSclerosis #MSAwareness #WalkMS #Inspiration #WellnessJourney #ChronicIllnessWarrior #CommunityStrong #LeominsterMA #PodcastLife #HealthPodcast #MindBodyHealing #Resilience #FundraisingSuccess #RealStories #SupportLocal #Gratitude