#118: Train Your Brain. How the Brain Health Challenge Empowers People with MS
The Brain Health Challenge 2025 is more than just a campaign—it’s a movement to empower people, especially those living with MS, to take actionable steps toward protecting and enhancing their brain health. I’m excited to welcome back Dr. Sanja Gluscevic, who you might remember from episode #081, where we discussed treatment and support options for […]
#116: Sugar and health. Why a sugar-reduced diet makes sense with Dr. Franz-Werner Dippel
Dr. Dippel gives a summary of the cause and effect of increased sugar consumption on health and why less sugar is good.
#115: Stem Cell Therapy for MS – A Conversation with Prof. Christoph Heesen
In this episode, I speak with Prof. Christoph Heesen from the University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE) in Germany about stem cell therapy for people with multiple sclerosis. Christoph shares his clinical experience and gives a detailed overview of how the treatment works, who it may benefit, and what risks are involved. We also discuss a […]
#113: NeuroMamaTribe & Empowering Women with MS – Movement, Mindfulness & Motherhood with Dr. Irina Fedulow Plante
Living with multiple sclerosis as a woman comes with unique physical, emotional, and hormonal challenges—especially during life transitions like pregnancy, postpartum, or menopause. But what if there were a community that truly understood these needs? In this episode, I speak with Dr. Irina Fedulow Plante, a neurologic physical therapist and the founder of NeuroMamaTribe, an […]
#112: MSIF – Past, Present and Future with Peer Baneke and Lydia Makaroff
The Multiple Sclerosis International Federation (MSIF) plays a vital role in uniting the global MS community to improve the lives of people affected by multiple sclerosis. In this inspiring interview, Peer Baneke, former CEO, and Lydia Makaroff, the new CEO, share their insights on past milestones, current challenges, and the future vision of MSIF. From […]
#107: LGBTQ+ and MS: The Fight for Inclusive and Equitable Care with Dr. William Conte
How do LGBTQ+ people with multiple sclerosis experience the healthcare system – and where do they encounter hurdles that often remain invisible? In this special episode, I talk to Dr. William Conte, a neuroimmunologist and member of the LGBTQ+ community himself, about a lack of representation, medical trust, mental health and the importance of affirmative, […]
#106: Trigeminal neuralgia and MS – an invisible challenge. Interview with Dr. Monika Köchling
MS patients can also suffer from trigeminal neuralgia, which is very painful. Dr. Köchling explains the treatment. Translated interview.
#104: Leveraging AI in MS Care and Shared Decision-Making with Dr. Stefan Ebener
AI is revolutionizing MS care by enhancing Shared Decision-Making (SDM), personalizing treatments, and empowering patients with Dr. Ebener.
#103: Can epigenetic research transform MS treatment? Insights into DNA methylation and MS progression with Dr. Majid Pahlevan Kakhki
Have you ever wondered how epigenetic mechanisms influence multiple sclerosis (MS) progression and why some people experience rapid disease worsening while others have a milder course? Could there be hidden biological switches beyond genetics affecting MS? In this deep dive, I explore the fascinating world of epigenetics with Dr. Majid Pahlevan Kakhki, uncovering how factors […]
#102: MS and domestic abuse. Raising awareness, offering support, creating change with Sue Britt
Domestic violence and abuse (DVA) is a silent crisis affecting millions worldwide – but what happens when a chronic illness like multiple sclerosis is part of the equation? Living with MS brings unique challenges, from mobility issues to cognitive changes that can make recognizing and escaping abusive situations even more difficult. Research on the intersection […]
