Few things are more frustrating than when a medical provider has the narrative written and writes you off … before the appointment even starts. Listen to this podcast episode, where Jennifer grabs the wheel and takes this show out for…
Pursue more remote opportunities for people with visible and invisible disabilities I have read with keen interest all the recent articles addressing how the pandemic has been a boon for remote work and people living with disabilities and chronic conditions.…
Inspirational speaker, MS advocate, host of Real Lyfe Reel Talk with TC Speaks Welcome to “7 Questions with A Couple,” a monthly series that includes quick conversations with a variety of experts and influencers from throughout the MS community. It is…
I once was torn as to whether Multiple Sclerosis has taught me a lot about life, or that life has taught me a lot about Multiple Sclerosis. But then I realized that it doesn’t really matter, the important thing that…
Picture it: Swartz Creek, Michigan. November 1997. A scared, 23-year-old girl is diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. Full of emotions and questions. Full of fears and tears. She bravely attends her very first in-person MS support group meeting. There are reassuring words and…
Dan and my daily life and routine finally is getting back to normal. Much like the rest of society, COVID-19 put our lives on hold. We limited our risk of exposure to the virus especially because we both are living…
Content Creator, Storyteller, Podcast Producer Welcome to “7 Questions with A Couple,” a monthly series that includes quick conversations with a variety of experts and influencers from throughout the MS community. We often refer to him during episodes of A Couple…
For anyone who is dealing with any kind of illness, I encourage you take a few minutes to check out my newest exclusive content essay – 4 Top Strategies for Taking Care of Your MS Caregiver – that I wrote…
Caregiving doesn’t always have to be a two-way street. In many ways, the best kind of caregiving starts with one person: You. Sure, Jennifer and I each live with Multiple Sclerosis, but if I don’t take care of myself or…
It’s amazing how a different sort of setting can open the doors to more relaxed yet equally insightful conversations between three friends. This actually was the impetus to Lounge Hour, the fourth episode of our podcast, A Couple Takes On…