“I don’t expect to see a cure in my lifetime… but I will never give up hope.”
Some conversations feel bigger than the milestone they represent.
As we reach Episode 100 of the A Couple Takes on MS Podcast, we knew this moment was about more than looking back. It was about honoring the people who helped us move forward.
For us, that starts with Cathy Chester.
In our 100th episode, we sit down with Cathy, an iconic multi-award-winning MS advocate, writer, and someone who has played a meaningful role in helping us find our voice in this space.
She was diagnosed in 1986 and brings nearly four decades of lived experience to a conversation that is honest, reflective, and deeply needed.
We talk about what it really means to age with Multiple Sclerosis, the uncertainty of separating MS from “normal” aging, and how perspective evolves over time.
Cathy shares what it was like navigating a diagnosis before treatments existed, how hope has shifted over the years, and why community and communication still matter now more than ever.
This includes talking about:
- The evolution of MS treatments—and the emotional reality behind them
- Aging with MS: how do you separate progression from aging?
- The mental and emotional side of MS that isn’t talked about enough
- Why hope still matters, even when expectations change
- What it means to “control what you can control” in everyday life
More than anything, this episode is about resilience and learning to live in the unknown while choosing hope.
And this conversation is a reminder that while treatments, timelines, and expectations may change, the need for honest conversations and real connection never does.
If this episode resonates with you, consider sharing it with someone who might need to hear it.
And as always, thank you for being part of this journey with us… 100 episodes and counting.
Here are the links that offer further insights into our conversation:
• Check out Cathy’s website An Empowered Spirit
• Enjoy the 7 Questions with A Couple feature with Cathy on our blog from several years ago
• Get social: Follow Cathy on social media, including Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn
Remember to rate, review, and subscribe to A Couple Takes on MS Podcast for two insightful perspectives on this one multifaceted disease.
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