Episode 169: From Diagnosis to $12K Raised: Inspiring MS Story
From Healthy Living with Yoga Anita by Yoga Anita
April 26, 2026 · 19 min · Season 3 · Episode 169
About this episode
Marya Fonsh Mielinski shares her inspiring journey with Multiple Sclerosis and her fundraising efforts for Walk MS Worcester.
✨ 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 community After 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…
People in this episode
Host: Yoga Anita
Guest: Marya Fonsh Mielinski
Topics covered
- Multiple Sclerosis
- fundraising
- community support
- resilience
- health journey
Keywords
- Multiple Sclerosis
- fundraising
- community
- resilience
- health podcast
- wellness journey
- chronic illness
Sponsors
Dr. Yvonne Andrews
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Susan’s Nails
Places: Leominster
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