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! […]
Episode 82 – Distracting my MSelf
Looking for a way to overcome your chronic illness? Fuggedaboutit! Seriously. Forget about it. Easier said than done, right? Jennifer recently reflected on this when she wrote: “I am aware of my Multiple Sclerosis every single day. The disease cannot be avoided, as it is everywhere in my life, from its treatment, symptoms, and progression. […]
Episode 81 – Taking on Cadense Adaptive Shoes & Tyler Susko
Tyler Susko, Ph.D., knows a thing or two about walking a mile in the shoes of people with walking difficulties. So much so, he is making their experiences better… one step at a time. Tyler is the Chief Technology Officer and Founder of Cadense, the company that’s revolutionizing the way the world thinks about adaptive […]
Episode 80: Taking on talking to children about disabilities
Continuing our focus on Disability Pride Month, I started thinking that we all are different, but is disability just another form of different? It’s one thing for an adult to stare at me in my power wheelchair and make unintentionally insensitive comments such as, “I wish I had one of those today!” or “Do you […]
Episode 79 – Taking on Disability Pride Month
Disability Pride Month is celebrated every July. Pride in disability? For real? Yes, for real. As A Couple Takes on MS, Dan and I are proud, but it is complicated. Am I proud that I no longer can walk and the whole world can see I truly am disabled because I need to use a power […]