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Episode 113: The Things You Should Be Doing When You’ve Been Diagnosed with MS with Montel Williams


My guest this week is TV personality, Montel Williams. Since receiving his MS diagnosis in 1999, Montel has been a highly visible advocate for people living with MS. We're talking to Montel about his initial reaction to his own MS diagnosis, and what advice he would give to someone who was diagnosed with MS today (HINT: it's great advice!). We'll also talk to Montel about My MS Second Act, a new initiative that he's helping to launch and that you can get involved in.

Montel Williams

We're also talking about the National MS Society's $14.6 million dollar investment in 43 new MS research projects. We'll tell you about a new study that focuses on how and when people living with MS consider reducing their hours at work or even leaving the workforce.

You'll hear about an MS research update featuring 4 renowned MS experts that will be live-streamed later this week. We're talking about the upcoming MS Summit on Nov. 9th in Chicago. And we'll tell you about a great one-minute animation about MS and self-esteem from the MS International Federation.

We have a lot to talk about! Are you ready for RealTalk MS??!
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Montel Williams Helps Launch My MS Second Act  :22

The National MS Society Invests $14.6 Million in 43 New MS Research Projects  1:22

Study Focuses on How Aging Impacts Employment for People Living with MS  4:30

MS Research Australia to Live-Stream MS Research Update Live 2019   8:38

In Chicago on Nov 9th? Don't Miss the MS Summit  10:18

MSIF Launches Animated Message About Self-Esteem & MS  11:35

My Interview with Montel Williams  13:15

How to Subscribe to RealTalk MS, Download the RealTalk MS App, or Listen with Alexa  25:22

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MS Society Commits $14.6 Million for 43 New MS Research Projects

STUDY: Unemployment in Multiple Sclerosis Across the Ages: How Factors of Unemployment Differ Among the Decades of Life

Register for Progress in MS Research Live Update 2019

Register to attend the 2019 Multiple Sclerosis Summit

MSIF Animation About Dealing with Low Self-Esteem & MS

My MS Second Act Digital Storytelling Kit

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RealTalk MS Episode 113
Hosted By: Jon Strum
Guests: Montel Williams

Tags: MS, MultipleSclerosis, MSResearch, MSSociety, MSIntFederation, RealTalkMS

RealTalk MS Bonus: MS MindShift with Ashley Ringstaff


This special episode of RealTalk MS is sponsored by Celgene and the MS MindShift initiative, which aims to educate about the important role the brain plays in MS.

Ashley Ringstaff

My guest is Ashley Ringstaff, who is a paid spokesperson for the MS MindShift. Ashley was diagnosed with relapsing-remitting MS at the age of 22. Many of us know that MS can be very unpredictable – never knowing what symptoms you'll have to deal with day-to-day. This can lead to frustration for many people living with the disease. Ashley doesn't let this frustration get in the way of living her life to the fullest, especially when it comes to being the mother of two boys.

We'll be discussing what it was like being diagnosed while caring for young children, and the different lifestyle choices that Ashley has adopted to keep herself stress and frustration-free throughout her MS journey. We'll also talk about the importance of brain health and share some tips on what people living with MS can do to keep their brain healthy.

To learn more about the brain's role in MS and the lifestyle choices you can make to help keep your brain as healthy as possible for as long as possible, visit www.MSMindShift.com.