Episode 91 – Taking on caregiver self-care with Susanne White
Caregiving is an act of love, but it can also be exhausting, overwhelming, and emotionally heavy. That’s why self-care for caregivers isn’t selfish. It’s essential. In this episode of A Couple Takes on MS, we’re joined by Susanne White, a best-selling author and passionate voice in the caregiver advocacy community. Susanne shares how stepping into […]
Episode 90 – A Couple takes on the fashion show runway
Adaptive fashion matters. It’s about dignity, confidence, creativity, and ensuring people with MS feel seen and supported. In this episode, we share our experiences as runway models at the 2nd Annual MS Focus on Fashion event in Fort Lauderdale, hosted by the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation. We take you behind the scenes of a memorable weekend […]
Episode 89 – Taking on exercise & MS with Professor Rob Motl
In this episode, we’re honored to welcome Professor Robert Motl, a leading researcher whose work has revolutionized the understanding of how exercise and physical activity help manage Multiple Sclerosis. As a professor at the University of Illinois Chicago, Rob (as he prefers to be called) has dedicated his career to studying how movement, fitness and […]
Episode 88 – Taking on Allié McGuire & Because I Can
When Allié McGuire was 41 years old and learned the reason behind years of unexplained symptoms was Multiple Sclerosis, that moment didn’t silence her. It sparked a mission. Today, Allié uses storytelling to elevate voices and causes that often go unseen. She is an award-winning speaker, media producer, and co-founder of AwareNow Media, which is […]
Episode 87 – Taking on taste, Tigers & 20 years of teamwork
It’s been a busy (and meaningful) stretch for us these past few weeks! In this episode, we take you behind the scenes of our latest adventures across Michigan — from savoring local flavors at the Taste of Generosity event in Royal Oak to celebrating our 20th wedding anniversary (20 years!) at a Detroit Tigers game, […]
Episode 86 – Taking on Ardra Shephard and her influential memoir Fall-osophy
In the epic episode, we welcome legendary blogger, podcaster and fashion icon Ardra Shephard. In our conversation, we celebrate her trailblazing work in the MS and disability communities and get an inside look into her highly anticipated memoir, “Fallosophy: My Trip through Life with MS,” released in March 2025. Ardea shares her journey with writing, […]
Episode 85 – Taking on taking on too much with MS
When you are living with Multiple Sclerosis, how do you know when you need to take on fewer activities? To take a break. To say, “Not today.” To give yourself permission and just stop. In this episode, we reflect on these thoughts after a busy month filled with activities—everything from family visiting for a week […]
Episode 84 – Taking on MSd with the Wrong MFR
Adam Powell’s social media account name says it all. Indeed, Multiple Sclerosis MSd w/the Wrong MFR when it decided to enter his life as Primary Progressive MS in June 2019. Join us for this engaging and insightful conversation with Adam Powell, a committed MS advocate and inspiring voice for the MS community. Adam shares the […]
Episode 83 – Back to moving forward
Yes, it’s been 10 months since our last podcast, but we didn’t stop moving forward. Rather, we stepped away to give ourselves time. Dealing with Jennifer’s dad’s illness and coping with his passing on October 5, 2024, revealed realities no one could have prepared us for. It still is hitting us hard. Time has gone […]
Episode 60 (Encore) – Take a look at our MS caregiving experiences
To complement our recent blog post – From love at first sight to a focus on in-home care – about our love story getting featured by the IMPART Alliance at Michigan State University, here is an encore post of one of our top-performing podcasts that gives insights into our lives as each other’s caregiver. Enjoy! […]