MS News & Perspectives

Aaron Boster, MD, is a board-certified neurologist specializing in MS and related central nervous system inflammatory disorders. He decided to become an MS doctor at age 12 as he watched his uncle Mark suffer from the disease in an era before treatment was available. Join them as they talk about the importance of discussing difficult-to broach topics, the benefits of a comprehensive care team,...

Brandon Beaber, MD, is a neuroimmunologist and MS specialist based at Kaiser Permanente in Los Angeles. He’s amassed more than 36,000 followers on YouTube by using engaging imagery to break down some of the more complicated facets of MS for those living with the condition. Join them as they discuss the varied nature of MS, aging with the disease, and potential clinical trials for those over 55....

Ben Hofmeister was diagnosed with primary progressive MS in 2014, ending a 22-year career in the U.S. Army as both a Ranger and Green Beret. After being inspired by the writing of others with MS, he decided to add his own voice to the community. Listen in as they discuss how to live a fun and fulfilling life with a serious disease, how writing helps Ben with his own MS, and what inspires him to...

Damian Washington is an actor, comedian, voiceover guru, and MS influencer with more than 5,000 followers on his YouTube channel, NoStressMS. His content creation and comedic take on MS have made him a mainstay in the MS community. Join the two as they discuss the power of laughter and levity, the capitulation of Damian’s own MS journey, and his passion for helping others navigate their lives w...

Sam Greenberg is the founder of MS4MS, a nonprofit dedicated to helping those with MS by fundraising and supporting research institutions in search of a cure for the disease. Join them as they discuss how Sam’s love of sports and passion for helping the MS community merged to create MS4MS. They also talk about how the foundation gives back to both research institutions and the community and how...

After 24 years with the National MS Society, most recently as Chief Advocacy, Services and Science Officer, Dr. Tim Coetzee is the new President and CEO of the Society. Serving the Society has been a driving force in his life’s work and he is eager to build on the amazing achievements that have been accomplished with the organization over the years. Join them as they discuss how this position ...

Nancy Davis is an entrepreneur and philanthropist best known for her signature jewelry line, Peace and Love, and her two foundations, Race to Erase MS and Cure Addiction Now. Having raised over $55 million dollars toward finding a cure for MS, the Center Without Walls (part of Race to Erase MS) offers a collaborative approach to hasten research and discovery among the world’s premier medical, s...

Amy Behimer is a Doctor of Pharmacy and National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach who helps people feel healthy amid autoimmune diagnoses. Living with MS, Amy has a unique understanding of the challenges such patients face, and her coaching emphasizes physical, mental, and emotional wellness. Join them as they discuss Amy’s own diagnosis and her decision to become a life coach. She al...

Lindsay Kelly is a certified life coach and helps people navigate unexpected life transitions. She is also a social media influencer and caregiver for her husband, Rhead, who, because of the severity of his MS, resides in assisted living. Join them as they discuss the difficult decision to choose assisted living for Rhead, why she uses social media to elevate understanding of MS, and how her f...

Charisse Litchman, MD, is co-founder and chief medical officer of BeCare Link, an AI-driven platform that helps patients take charge of their neurological health. A practicing neurologist and a former faculty member at Yale School of Medicine, Dr. Litchman leverages her expertise in medicine and advances in technology to empower patients and improve outcomes. Listen in as they discuss what insp...

Since his own diagnosis in 2004, Michael Weiss has dedicated himself to advocating and fundraising on behalf of MS organizations and patients. His innumerable achievements and fundraising efforts have led him to his current position as a patient ambassador and advisory board member with the non-profit organization MS4MS. Join them as they discuss the mental and physical challenges that can acc...

On the latest episode, Jenn talks with Jeremiah Robison, founder of CIONIC and its FDA-cleared Neural Sleeve — the first product to combine sensing, analysis, and augmentation into a wearable garment for mobility. Join them as they discuss the importance of practical application when it comes to mobility devices, what differentiates the CIONIC Neural Sleeve from other functional electrical sti...

UCLA basketball player Blake Arnet lost his mom, Brigitte, to MS the summer before his junior year. This tragedy left Blake and his family inspired to help fight this disease in Brigitte’s honor. His background in basketball, sports coaching, and entrepreneurial talent helped him establish Dunk MS. Join Jenn and Blake as they discuss the profound impact of losing a parent to MS at such a young ...

Tim Coetzee, PhD, serves as the National MS Society’s Chief Advocacy, Services, and Science Officer. In this role, he leads the organization’s state and federal advocacy, educational, and support programs for people with MS and spearheads healthcare professional engagement and training and global research programs. Join them as they discuss the society’s many services and programs, its search ...

Daniel Ontaneda, MD, PhD, FAAN, is a staff neurologist and Director of Research for the Mellen Center for Multiple Sclerosis, part of the Neurological Institute at Cleveland Clinic. Join them as they discuss the misdiagnosis of MS, gaps in current diagnostic criteria, and how artificial intelligence could be used to aid diagnostic accuracy. Join the conversation on our MS forums: www.multiple...

In June 2018, Todd went from building start-ups in Silicon Valley to becoming the primary caregiver of and patient advocate for his mom and subsequently his dad. In looking for support and resources, Todd saw a significant unmet need. Join Jenn and Todd as they discuss the importance of creating resources solely for caregivers. They touch on what caregivers need, how they can get those needs m...

Award-winning actress Jamie-Lynn Sigler talks openly about living with multiple sclerosis, including her diagnosis at age 20 and her decision to keep it a secret for 16 years. She also shares what surprised her most once her diagnosis became public. Neuroimmunologist, Dr. Sharon Stoll is both a practicing neurologist and scientist, creating the first intrathecal baclofen pump for severe MS-rel...

After her MS diagnosis, Julie Stamm made it her mission to educate, support, and advocate for others battling chronic illnesses. After the birth of her son in 2016, Julie shifted her focus to supporting the children of parents with a chronic illness. Her children’s book entitled “Some Days: A Tale of Love, Ice Cream, and My Mom’s Chronic Illness” was created to normalize differing abilities and...

Dr. Boster is a board-certified neurologist specializing in MS at the Boster Center for MS in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Boster made the decision to become an MS doctor at the age of 12, as he watched his uncle Mark suffer from the disease in an era before MS treatment was available. Join Jenn and Dr. Boster as they discuss the passion behind his practice, how he translates MS care through his YouTub...

Michael Weiss’s 2004 diagnosis of MS propelled him to become an active advocate in the MS community. From leadership roles and speaking engagements to fundraising and his current role as a member of the NARCRMS Patient Advisory Board; Michael is a powerful advocate for all with MS. Join them as they discuss his journey from diagnosis to advocate, how others can get involved in their communities...

Kathy Chester is the host of the Move It or Lose It podcast and leads Women Who Disrupt MS, a support group facilitated through the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation. Diagnosed with MS more than 20 years ago, Kathy also established the Disrupt Fitness gym: a program combining circuit and interval training to create the most efficient workout Join them as they discuss what inspired Kathy to create ...

MS News Today Podcast June 2023 by MS News Today

Elizabeth Yarnell is a traditional naturopath focused on how chronic inflammation influences health. Her 1999 MS diagnosis inspired her to eat healthier and eventually patent Glorious One-Pot Meals, a cooking method to meet her need for healthy, quick, and easy dinners. Join them as they discuss the connection between inflammation and diet and how Yarnell’s MS responded to healthy eating. She a...

Megan Evans used her background in dance and theater to create the MS Stage, a program that has helped cope with the challenges of living with MS. Megan uses movement, meditation, and mindfulness practices to help others move themselves onto a healing path. Join Jenn and Megan them as they discuss her journey with the disease, what inspired her to start the MS Stage, and how believing in and l...

Diagnosed in 1994, Dominic went from patient to advocate, founding TheMSguide in 2021. He now hosts inspirational patient leaders and experts in the field of MS Neurology, making TheMSGuide a successful patient-to-patient YouTube channel where people across the world can share their experiences of MS. Join Jeann and Dominic as they discuss what inspires him to educate and advocate for the MS c...

Jenn speaks with Vice President of Programs for CanDo MS, Kathy Costello. Can Do MS is a nonprofit organization that delivers health and wellness education programs on exercise, nutrition, symptom management, and motivation to support families living with MS. Join them as they discuss Kathy’s role at Can Do MS, and the programs, webinars and community-based activities Can Do MS offers. Join t...

Imagine living with MS with no nearby services and the closest medical care a 3-hour flight away. Melissa Cook spent 20 years managing her disease remotely and chronicling her daily experiences in her blog, MSSymptoms.me. After she could no longer teach, she went on medical disability. Join Jenn and Melissa as they discuss how Melissa managed her MS and what inspired her to write “The Call of ...

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s multimedia associate, Price Wooldridge, reads about a U.K. study reporting that the risk of developing multiple sclerosis was not influenced by the consumption of alcohol. He also reads the column “I’m Giving Myself the Gift of Grace This Christmas” by Jennifer Powell, from her column “Silver Linings.” We will be pausing our Audio News episodes indefinitely. Yo...

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s multimedia associate, Price Wooldridge, reads a news article about the B-cell depleting therapy Briumvi (ublituximab) being approved in the U.S. for adults with relapsing forms of MS. He also reads “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas’: A Multiple Sclerosis Parody” by Jamie Hughes, from her column “A Life In Letters.” =================================== Are you in...

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s multimedia associate, Price Wooldridge, reads a news article about new clinical trial in Iran testing the effects of ginger supplements in patients with RRMS. He also reads “I Am What I Am: Embracing the Highs and Lows of MS” by Jamie Hughes, from her column “A Life In Letters.” =================================== Are you interested in learning more about multipl...

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s multimedia associate, Price Wooldridge, reads a news article about a masitinib trial that is expected to include up to 800 participants at about 75 sites in Europe, North America, Israel, and Africa. He also reads “This New Year, I Resolve to Let Myself Hope” by Benjamin Hofmeister, from his column “Chairborne.” =================================== Are you inter...

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s multimedia associate, Price Wooldridge, reads a news article on how severing the lower part of the vagus nerve that connects the brain and gut led to less myelin loss in an MS mouse model. He also reads “Could Your Hip Pain Be Related to Your MS Steroid Treatments?” by Ed Tobias, from his column “The MS Wire.” =================================== Are you interes...

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s multimedia associate, Price Wooldridge, reads the news about a natural supplement from Persian medicine that led to improvements in physical activity for MS patients with mobility issues. He also reads “MS News Notes: Brain Stimulation, Bright Light, ABA-101, Foralumab” by Ed Tobias, from his column “The MS Wire.” =================================== Are you inte...

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s multimedia associate, Price Wooldridge, reads a news article reporting on how symptoms that are evident before MS begins could help predict disease type and likely course. He also reads “MS News Notes: DMT Costs, Copaxone, EBV, Rituximab” by Ed Tobias, from his column “The MS Wire.” =================================== Are you interested in learning more about mu...

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s multimedia associate, Price Wooldridge, reads about a study that shows how intermittent fasting diet plan can lead to immune cell and metabolic changes in MS patients. He also reads “‘Stress and MS Are Bad Companions, So Take It Easy This Holiday Season” by Ed Tobias, from his column “The MS Wire.” =================================== Are you interested in learni...

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s multimedia associate, Price Wooldridge, reads a news article reporting that Canadians with MS said cannabis was highly effective in treating pain, stress, fatigue, and muscle spasms. He also reads “How I Plan to Have a Cracking Christmas With MS” by Beth Ullah, from her column “Through the Looking Glass.” =================================== Are you interested in...

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s multimedia associate, Price Wooldridge, reads a news article about a machine learning algorithm that uses genetic, clinical, and demographic information to more accurately predict disease severity. He also reads “MS News Notes: DMT Costs, Copaxone, EBV, Rituximab” by Ed Tobias, from his column “The MS Wire.” =================================== Are you interested...

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s multimedia associate, Price Wooldridge, reads about a study on subjective cognitive impairment, or self-reported problems, that predicted worse employment status after two years for MS patients. He also reads “Being Able to Laugh at Yourself Is Vital When Living With MS” by Benjamin Hofmeister, from his column “Chairborne.” =================================== Are...

Dr. Terry Wahls is a clinical professor of medicine at the University of Iowa where she teaches internal medicine residents, sees patients in a traumatic brain injury clinic, and conducts clinical trials. She also has SPMS. Join Jen and Dr. Wahls as they discuss her diagnosis and how she reclaimed her health through her own ‘Wahls’ Protocol; a combination of functional medicine, supplements an...

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s multimedia associate, Price Wooldridge, reads about a study on noninvasive brain stimulation that was able to improve fatigue, spasticity, pain, and quality of life in patients with MS. He also reads “‘Time Is Brain’: Managing Brain Atrophy With MS” by Ed Tobias, from his column “The MS Wire.” =================================== Are you interested in learning mor...

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s multimedia associate, Price Wooldridge, reads a news article on how differences in the gut microbiome have been linked to an altered risk of developing low immune cell counts following treatment with Tecfidera. He also reads a second article reporting that Tevogen Bio has announced plans to develop T-cell therapies that target the Epstein-Barr virus. ===========...

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s multimedia associate, Price Wooldridge, reads the news article about a patent that has been filed in Australia for EmtinB in combination with Copaxone as a potential MS treatment. He also reads about a new CAR T-cell therapy that eliminates the self-reactive immune cells that drive MS without destroying healthy immune cells. =================================== A...

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s multimedia associate, Price Wooldridge, reads a news piece on how fewer than 1 in 5 people with MS or other neurologic conditions in the U.S. are on new-to-market medications. 
He also reads “How I Plan to Have a Cracking Christmas With MS” by Beth Ullah, from her column “Through the Looking Glass.” =================================== Are you interested in learn...

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s multimedia associate, Price Wooldridge, reads an article on how climate change can worsen symptoms and risk relapses in people with MS. He also reads “Sweeter Than Honey: Finding the Balance That Works for You” by Jamie Hughes, from his column “A Life in Letters.” =================================== Are you interested in learning more about multiple sclerosis? ...

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s multimedia associate, Price Wooldridge, reports on how individuals with PPMS have significantly higher concentrations of specific inflammation biomarkers in their spinal fluid than healthy people. 

He also reads MS News Notes: Climate Change, MS Progression, Brain Shrinkage” by Ed Tobias, from his column “The MS Wire.” =================================== Are you...

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s multimedia associate, Price Wooldridge, reads a news article on a dietary supplement called Neuroaspis plp10 that significantly lowered relapse rates and slowed disability progression among people with RRMS. He also reads “Dr. Amazon Takes a Third Jab at Medical Care” by Ed Tobias, from his column “The MS Wire." =================================== Are you intere...

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s multimedia associate, Price Wooldridge, reads a news article on how a trial testing NVG-291 has completed dosing in a final group of healthy postmenopausal women. He also reads “Striking a Balance Between Self-pity and Giving Yourself Grace” by Benjamin Hofmeister, from his column “Chairborne.” =================================== Are you interested in learning m...

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s multimedia associate, Price Wooldridge, reads about the calls for new methods to classify MS that reflect the disease's underlying biology. He also reads “MS News Notes: Stem Cell Therapy, EBV Vaccine, Diabetes, Diets” by Ed Tobias, from his column “The MS Wire.” =================================== Are you interested in learning more about multiple sclerosis? If...

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s multimedia associate, Price Wooldridge, reads a news article on how relapsing-remitting MS patients have not had a confirmed disability progression following two years of treatment with vidofludimus calcium. He also reads “The MS Hug: A Frightening Embrace You’d Rather Not Have” by Ed Tobias, from his column “The MS Wire.” =================================== Are...

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s multimedia associate, Price Wooldridge, reads a news article on how MS patients without substantial disability live about 30 years past their diagnosis, while survival decreases as disability progresses. He also reads “How I Survived My Odyssey With a Urinary Tract Infection” by Stephen De Marzo, from his column “Goldilochs.” =================================== ...