Past Podcast Episodes

November 28, 2017
Whether it's research, news, or even pending legislation, there's a lot happening around the world that's going to impact families living with MS. In this week's podcast, we'll round up some of that news and bring you up to speed on some of the things that you ought to know about.

We're talking about how the pending income tax legislation can be financially devastating to families living with MS – and we'll explain what you can do about it right now. We'll look at a new clinical trial testing a cannabis-based medicine designed to treat MS symptoms. We'll talk about the construction of what's being billed as, “the world's leading treatment and research center for multiple sclerosis.” We'll give you one more very good reason why people diagnosed with MS should not be smoking. And we'll break down how, when, and by how much, multiple sclerosis impacts a woman's pregnancy.

We've got the news, views, interviews & breakthroughs that are important to you. So…are you ready for RealTalk MS?

November 21, 2017
November is National Family Caregivers Month, and we're talking all about caregiving. Being a caregiver for a family member with MS or any chronic illness can be one of the greatest blessings that a person may receive. It can also be one of the most stress-producing, anxiety-creating, and even life-threatening undertakings that a person may endure. No one ever applies to be a caregiver, and the job doesn't come with an instruction manual. So we're going to be discussing:

• The real costs — both financial and emotional — of caregiving
• The 3 characteristics that all great caregivers have
• How to spot the signs of caregiver burnout and depression

We'll even share some specific strategies designed to empower caregivers to provide outstanding care to their loved ones while still maintaining a sense of balance in their own lives.

We're also talking about the current income tax legislation being considered in Congress. We'll take a close look at the tax bill that's been passed by the House of Representatives, and the version of the bill still under consideration in the Senate, because each version of this legislation carries risks that can be financially devastating to families living with MS.

We've got the news, views, interviews & breakthroughs that are important to you. So…are you ready for RealTalk MS?