Episodes

Young Adult Series: Growing Up with MS – Part 3 – Episode 15 – Transcript As a young adult living with MS, you may be facing a unique set of personal and professional challenges. Some of the questions you might find yourself asking are: How will MS impact my career? What effects will MS have on my mood and cognition? Will my relationships with friends and family change throughout the course of my life living with MS? MS may change how you envisioned your life, but it doesn’t define who you are. ...

Young Adult Series: Growing Up with MS – Part 2 – Episode 14 – Transcript As a young adult living with MS, you may be facing a unique set of personal and professional challenges. Some of the questions you might find yourself asking are: How will MS impact my career? What effects will MS have on my mood and cognition? Will my relationships with friends and family change throughout the course of my life living with MS? MS may change how you envisioned your life, but it doesn’t define who you are. ...

Young Adult Series: Growing Up with MS – Part 1 – Episode 13 – Transcript Are you a young adult living with multiple sclerosis? If so, then join us for our upcoming podcast series. As a young adult living with MS, you may be facing a unique set of personal and professional challenges. The next three podcasts feature Channing Barker, a young adult living with MS. In this first episode of our Young Adult Podcast Series, we will hear from psychologist, Dr. Roz Kalb along with Channing and her mothe...

Praising Partnerships – Episode 12 – Transcript Are you someone who provides support to a loved one living with MS? As a support partner, you often focus solely on the needs of your loved one with MS, but it’s important to recognize the unique needs support partners have, too. How can you ensure that both you and your loved one living with MS have their needs addressed? What strategies lead to a successful partnership while navigating the challenges of MS? Join physical therapist Mandy Rohrig ...

Growing Together – Episode 11 – Transcript Are you someone who provides support to a loved one living with MS? As a support partner, you often focus solely on the needs of your loved one with MS, but it’s important to recognize the unique needs support partners have, too. How can you ensure that both you and your loved one living with MS have their needs addressed? What strategies lead to a successful partnership while navigating the challenges of MS? Join physical therapist Mandy Rohrig and c...

Relapse and MS Series: Balancing Relationships and Open Communication During a Relapse – Episode 10 – Transcript This podcast is the final episode in our 3 Part Relapse and MS Series, where you’ll learn how to manage potential relapse related challenges at home, work and in your relationships. In this podcast, you’ll hear from a couple living with MS, Laura and Michael, as they share their experiences on how MS relapses have impacted their relationship as a couple, as well as their relationship...

Relapse and MS Series: Maintaining Employment and Emotional Well-Being During a Relapse – Episode 9 – Transcript This podcast is the second episode in our 3 Part Relapse and MS Series, where you’ll learn how to manage potential relapse related challenges at home, work and in your relationships. In this podcast, you’ll hear from employment expert Phil Rumrill and psychologist Roz Kalb, as they share strategies on how to handle a variety of work situations impacted by a relapse. The team will use...

Relapse and MS Series: From Hospital to Home – Preparing Yourself and Your Home – Episode 8 – Transcript This podcast is the first episode in our 3 Part Relapse and MS Series, where you’ll learn how to manage potential relapse related challenges at home, work and in your relationships. In this podcast, you’ll hear from physical therapist Mandy Rohrig and occupational therapist Juliann Hansen, two important members of the rehabilitation team. The speakers will share tips on how you can prepare y...

Can Do MS Interviews Jack Osbourne – Episode 7 – Transcript Recently, Can Do MS had the chance to chat with reality star and television personality, Jack Osbourne. Jack is 33 years-old, father of three, and has been living with MS for 5 years. After his diagnosis, Jack partnered with Teva Neuroscience to create the web series You Don’t Know Jack About MS.

Relationships & Planning for a Future with MS – Episode 6 – Transcript Are you someone who provides support to a loved one living with MS? As a support partner, you often focus solely on the needs of your loved one with MS. It takes a special person to care for and support someone with MS, but who is taking care of your needs? Join psychologist Meghan Beier and couple Mark and Lynne Forette as they discuss how their relationship was impacted by Mark’s MS diagnosis and how it affected their futu...

Prioritizing Your Emotional and Physical Well-Being – Episode 5 – Transcript Are you someone who provides support to a loved one living with MS? As a support partner, you often focus solely on the needs of your loved one with MS. Do you ever feel that your own health and wellness needs are neglected or overlooked? It takes a special person to care for and support someone with MS, but who is taking care of your needs? Join psychologist Meghan Beier, physical therapist Mandy Rohrig, and support p...

Managing Mood & Cognitive Changes in Your Loved One – Episode 4 – Transcript Are you someone who provides support to a loved one living with MS? As a support partner, you often focus solely on the needs of your loved one with MS. Do you ever feel that your own health and wellness needs are neglected or overlooked? It takes a special person to care for and support someone with MS, but who is taking care of your needs? One need that is often overlooked is coping and adapting to mood and cognitive...

Young Adult Series: Relationships – Episode 3 – Transcript This is our third episode for the Can Do MS Podcast! These first three episodes are part of a Young Adult Series. MS may change how you envisioned your life, but it doesn’t define who you are. This young adult podcast series will offer insights from MS expert and Psychologist, Lucille Carriere as well as stories from young adults living with MS. In three episodes, we will tackle three important topics including Career Planning, Mood & C...

Young Adult Series: Mood & Cognition – Episode 2 This is our second episode for the Can Do MS Podcast! These first three episodes are part of a Young Adult Series. Are you a young adult living with multiple sclerosis? If so, then join us for our upcoming podcast series. As a young adult living with MS, you may be facing a unique set of personal and professional challenges. Some of the questions you might find yourself asking are: How will MS impact my career? What effects will MS have on my mo...

Young Adult Series: Career Planning & Employment Issues – Episode 1 – Transcript This is our first post for the Can Do MS Podcast! These first three episodes are part of a Young Adult Series. Are you a young adult living with multiple sclerosis? If so, then join us for our upcoming podcast series. As a young adult living with MS, you may be facing a unique set of personal and professional challenges. Some of the questions you might find yourself asking are: How will MS impact my career? What ef...