Episode 12 – Bean the Cat
Jennifer, Dan, and Ryan are joined for the recording by Ryan’s cat, Bean. The first guest! Though he wasn’t interested (or able) to talk; but there are some meows, purrs, and lots of discussion about him. They all discuss their pet experiences and preferences in relation to the Digmann’s adopting Bean. The magic of pets […]
Episode 11 – Ship Show
“That’s why I’m Captaining the Ship Show today… that’s ‘Ship.’ With a ‘P.’” – Jennifer Few things are more frustrating than when a medical provider has the narrative written and writes you off … before the appointment even starts. Jennifer grabs the wheel and takes this show out for a quick little voyage featuring some […]
Episode 10 – Time to Talk
Not quite a lounge hour (since no booze was had) but Jen, Dan, & Ryan go sans-topic this week to just chit chat. Chew the fat. Jibber Jabber. Flap their gums… and so on.They catch up on recent life events: Dan & Jen talk traveling during Covid & going to events during Covid and the […]
Episode 9 – MS life hacks and Covid conveniences
This episode focuses on the things that make life easier, specifically for Dan & Jen, but some of these ideas/products could also help many people that need to make life a little easier; Like storing your plastic bags in an empty tissue box, a clever idea Jen brought to the discussion. The gang also talks […]
Episode 8 – Looking Forward, Moving Forward
In this episode Jen, Dan and Ryan keep it positive again, discussing things they are Looking Forward To (LFT) and the importance of having LFTs when dealing with a chronic illness. They are joined by the wind, planes and some motorcycles, but producer Ryan keeps it fairly clean. At the start they discuss the Digmann’s […]
Episode 7 – Moments of Joy
This week ACToMS is brought to you from the studio of nature (the Digmann’s backyard) that includes some local fauna dropping by in the episode. Ryan brings the topic of celebrating moments of joy or victory, big or small, that you didn’t expect; Jennifer recounts being proposed to, Dan remembers meeting Jen for the first […]
Episode 6: Beating MS with Music & Mantras
Words alone have power. Throw in some music, and they’re unstoppable. Dan and Jennifer strike a chord when they dig deep into how music and mantras play pivotal roles in helping them and other people living with MS to move beyond the challenges of the disease. Join A Couple Takes on MS as they cut […]
Episode 5 – Loss, Grief, and MS
We’re up a little early, to take advantage of a bump from Alison Rosen fans. For previous fans, Ryan had an ER trip that Alison Rosen called him about for her podcast. She was gracious enough to let Ryan plug this show! Hi, new people! We open with the forgotten capper to Ryan’s Concert Concussion […]
Episode 4 – Lounge Hour
In a slight stray from standard procedure, the gang had some pizza and beer before recording. The results were a little looser, more casual, meandering conversation. Thanks to editing, it starts out normal (except our comical intro joke) with Dan & Jen discussing the importance of temperature management for those with MS; including a discussion […]
Ep 4. Intro tease
25 seconds of fun. I (Producer Ryan) needed a laugh this week and this was it, so join me in the fun.Even while I’m technically working these two make me chuckle constantly. Come back Thursday for the full episode!