Episode 38 – Taking on Empathy with Dr. Meghan Beier
It’s one thing to connect with a mental health provider when you’re living with a chronic medical condition, but it’s even better when you find one who truly understands the realities you’re facing. Dr. Meghan Beier gets it, and the psychologist at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine (who specializes in Multiple Sclerosis) is on […]
Episode 37 – Forever newly diagnosed with MS
More than 22 years have passed since the first time we each heard the life-altering phrase, “You have Multiple Sclerosis.” That’s more than two decades, so conversations about being newly diagnosed with MS really have nothing to do with either one of us, right? Not so fast, we say. Join us as we take a […]
Episode 36 – Taking on MS with Kathy Reagan Young
At last! We are hosting the first guest on our podcast! Sure, we have 35 episodes under our podcasting belt, but trust us, Kathy Reagan Young was well worth the wait! Join us as we welcome the dynamic host of TWO engaging podcasts – FUMS: Giving MS The Finger and Patients Getting Paid. Kathy also […]
Episode 35 – Let’s talk about advocation!
Dan and Jennifer advocate for advocation! Everyone has a voice and your voice can’t be heard if you don’t speak in whatever way you can best. They talk about how everyone in Listener Land (that’s you!) can get involved in being an advocate and highlight their experiences joining fellow MS activists and meeting virtually with […]
Episode 34 – On the Road Again
Celebrating their new van, the Digmann’s are joined by Producer Ryan to discuss the good parts of road trips: air conditioning, snacks, road meals, and more. They also flaunt their ages by griping about how kids these days have everything in the car and we had nothing! Oldster check: remember radios with a dial Dan […]
Episode 33 – Banter on How Botox Benefits the Bladder
Join our conversation to hear how a toxin that’s commonly used for cosmetic purposes is a game changer for Jennifer in managing her MS-induced neurogenic bladder. She had her second-ever Botox treatment on July 12, and these treatments have given her increased urinary continence and confidence. And this twice-a-year procedure is just one way Jennifer […]
Episode 32 – Mustard and Catch up
The Digmanns are joined in their home studio by a surprise guest, Producer Ryan! They mostly ramble, as is Ryan’s mode of communication.Topics covered include: Complete randomness, childhood memories, childhood injuries, toxic positivity, movie remakes, heat management as you age, Mustard, and Moments of Joy.
Episode 31 – Detailing Accessible Van Realities
After having our 2007 accessible minivan serviced before Dan and I made the road trip back to Iowa, we learned that our beloved Casper was questionable to make our 1,000 mile roundtrip journey. Gulp! What are we going to do? What should we do? Dan and I talk through the challenges that come with the […]
Episode 30 – Caregiving Convo
Can you believe we have never recorded a podcast specifically about caregiving? And we’ve never defined or asked, “What is a caregiver?” Do you feel comfortable wearing this title? Or having someone in your life who assumes this role? In this episode, we tackle this tough topic and ask each other if we see ourselves […]
Episode 29 – Rethinking What Defines ‘Getting Worse’
Are you getting worse with your Multiple Sclerosis? Says who? Because, really, what qualifies as getting worse and can you define what this means? Join us as we dig into this somewhat sensitive topic in response to comments people have made to us about their assessments of how we “look” and as a companion conversation […]