In this episode of A Couple Takes on MS, we welcome Brian Wallace, a former University of Michigan offensive lineman who helped lead the Wolverines to four Big Ten championships and three Rose Bowl appearances.
Diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) in 1997 at age 27, Brian has spent nearly three decades navigating life with MS while continuing to move forward. Today, Brian hosts the MS Michigan Man 64 Podcast, where he shares honest conversations about life with chronic illness and the mindset it takes to keep going.
Brian joins us to talk about football, life after diagnosis, the mental challenges of chronic illness, and why community and conversation matter so much in the MS world.
In this episode, we talk with Brian about:
- His journey from Michigan football to living with MS
- How a competitive mindset helped shape his approach to the disease
- How isolation can affect people living with chronic illness and the importance of community
- Why he started the MS Michigan Man 64 Podcast to focus on positive, honest conversations about life with MS
- The emotional and mental health challenges of living with Multiple Sclerosis
- Why building community and sharing stories matters
👉 You can explore Brian’s podcast here: MS Michigan Man 64 Podcast
From our blog
Reflecting on the conversation with Brian, Jennifer recently revisited an essay she wrote about the Michigan football game she missed shortly after her MS diagnosis and the lesson it taught her about living with Multiple Sclerosis without regrets.
👉 Read the essay here: The biggest Michigan game I missed and the lesson MS taught me
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