Episode 245: The Journey to an MS Diagnosis with Dr. Michael Robers
For some, the journey to their MS diagnosis is relatively quick and straightforward. For others, it can be lengthy and convoluted, sometimes taking years. Joining me to talk about some of the twists...
9 Maj 202232min
Episode 244: Financial Planning For People Living with MS with Financial Advisor Dick Bell
Planning for your financial future is good advice for everyone. But when you're living with MS, financial planning is an important part of the game plan for living your best life. Joining me to talk ...
2 Maj 202229min
Episode 243: The Economic Burden of MS with Dr. Bruce Bebo and Bari Talente
Living with MS is expensive. And if you're curious about how expensive living with MS is, why it's so expensive, and what can be done about it, then you're going to be interested in the results of a s...
25 Apr 202230min
Episode 242: No Masks or Proof of Vax? Staying Safe in the Next Normal If You're Living with MS with Dr. Nancy Sicotte
Mask mandates have mostly ended, and bars, restaurants, public buildings, and other businesses no longer require proof of vaccination. It looks like the COVID-19 pandemic is over. Except for the fact ...
18 Apr 202234min
Episode 241: American Academy of Neurology Annual Meeting Recap with Prof. Xavier Montalban
I spent last week attending the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) Annual Meeting and in this week's episode of RealTalk MS, I'm sharing an overview of what I saw and what I heard. Each year at the ...
11 Apr 202226min
Episode 240: Hypnosis and MS with Dr. Mark Jensen
Research has shown that hypnosis is an effective treatment for managing chronic pain, including pain associated with MS. My guest, Dr. Mark Jensen, is a Professor and Vice-Chair of the Department of ...
4 Apr 202232min
Episode 239: New Research Goals Set by the International Progressive MS Alliance with Dr. Robert Fox
A decade ago, the International Progressive MS Alliance didn't exist. Today, it can be credited with changing the global conversation about progressive MS research, elevating the progressive MS resear...
28 Mars 202229min
Episode 238: The Pathways to Cures Research Roadmap with Dr. Carol Whitacre and Prof. Alan Thompson
The Pathways to Cures initiative is focused on stopping MS progression, restoring lost function, and ending MS forever. This bold initiative has already been endorsed by more than 20 MS research and p...
21 Mars 202235min
