This Is MS

In this episode, I want you to meet a young woman who was diagnosed with MS almost 14 years after her mother was diagnosed with same disease.  Guest: sarah_flohr Host Andrea Dunn @TeamDunner on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook For more information on the MS Society of Canada @mssocietycanada See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Over the next two episodes, we’ll be talking about MS and pregnancy. I want you to meet Jess who can tell you what the experience is like and how she cares for her twin boys while living with MS.  Guest: Jessica @jessica.knoop on Instagram Host Andrea Dunn @TeamDunner on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook For more information on the MS Society of Canada @mssocietycanada See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Over the next two episodes, we’ll be talking about MS and pregnancy. I want you to meet Katherine who can tell you what the experience is like and how she cares for a newborn while living with MS.  Guest: Katherine Louman-Gardiner, Ambassador MS Society of BC https://mssociety.ca/managing-ms/womens-health/pregnancy Host Andrea Dunn @TeamDunner on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook For more information on the MS Society of Canada @mssocietycanada See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Meet Arnold, a devoted husband, who started a peer group to support his wife and many others affected by MS. Arnold’s wife of 37 years has MS. He leads an MS Support Group in Swift Current, Saskatchewan. Guest: To contact Arnold awiebe.family@sasktel.net Saskatchewan Division programs and services  https://mssociety.ca/library/document/FHtb03xoI7rfwi6amAkdUczpDZN4VvjY/original.pdf Contact: Host Andrea Dunn @TeamDunner on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook For more information on the MS Society of Canada @mssocietycanada See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two years ago, Jessica began to experience vision problems. She began to see spots in her right eye. In 2019, she found out she had Multiple Sclerosis.  This episode explains what it’s like to be newly diagnosed with MS and we discuss how to navigate life with a disease that has no cure.   Guest: To contact Jessica on Instagram @halesie  Contact: Host Andrea Dunn @TeamDunner on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook For more information on the MS Society of Canada @mssocietycanada   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shannon's father has Primary-Progressive MS. He was diagnosed in 1994.  A year ago, 20-year-old Shannon became a 1:1 Peer Support Mentor. She knew this was the perfect opportunity to connect with people her own age to talk about the struggles in having a parent with MS.  Guest: To contact Shannon on Instagram @shannon_bird_ Contact: Host Andrea Dunn @TeamDunner on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook For more information on the MS Society of Canada @mssocietycanada The 1:1 Peer Support Program is for individuals living with MS, for caregivers and loved ones of people with MS https://mssociety.ca/support-services/ms-peer-support-program See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Donavon played college level hockey until his symptoms forced him to hang up his skates. In this episode, meet a young hockey player who suffered from depression early in his MS journey. He has battled back to inspire other athletes impacted by MS.  Dono thanks for doing this podcast! I know you were concerned about how you might sound because MS has affected your speech. But, just know you did amazing and thank you for being such an inspiring guest.  Guest: To contact Donavon on Instagram @dono824 Contact: Host Andrea Dunn @TeamDunner For more information on the MS Society of Canada @mssocietycanada See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Julia lost her job because of MS. Now, she's fighting to help others deal with disability in the workforce. MS is usually diagnosed between the ages of 20 to 49. It can be devastating to people who have spent time and invested money into their careers and then they are told they are no longer a valuable member of the workforce. We discuss ways to stay employed while working with a disability.    Julia is the current Lead Volunteer for Government Relations for the MS Society Atlantic Division and runs the largest public library in Fredericton, NB.  Guest: To contact Julia on Instagram @stewartjulia  Contact: Host Andrea Dunn @TeamDunner For more information on the MS Society of Canada @mssocietyatlantic Talk about MS with Employers https://mssociety.ca/managing-ms/newly-diagnosed/talking-about-ms/employers Also download MS in the Workplace: An employer's guide https://mssociety.ca/en/pdf/EmployersGuide.pdf See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we have an intimate conversation with country star Jess Moskaluke. She lost her father to the disease when she was 16 years old.  Speaking so openly about the loss of a parent is not an easy thing to do and I’m so grateful she was able to be a guest on this podcast. Jess, thank you for using your platform to share information and help others in the MS community feel less alone in their journey with the disease.  Guest: Follow @jessmoskaluke on Instagram, Twitter and 'like' on Facebook Jess on MS: Tom and Ben Klick https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=28bTNDxkdok&t=1614s Jess on MS: Dr. Michael Levin https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QKQ1aJn_HGs For more information on the MS Society of Canada @MSSocietyCanada Here is the link to the 1:1 Peer Support Program https://mssociety.ca/support-services/ms-peer-support-program Contact: Host Andrea Dunn @TeamDunner See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We discuss how exercise benefits people with MS. In the 8 short years since her diagnosis, Patrycia has become an MS warrior. She's the current spokesperson for the MS Bike Tour Leduc to Camrose - the largest MS Bike Tour in Canada. We discuss the daily struggles with fatigue and how to balance life with exercise, rest and plenty of positivity! Guest: To contact Patrycia on Instagram @rzechowka Twitter @Jahoofka Here is the link to the documentary MS'd With the Wrong Girl https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_dMnnyhF8g&feature=youtu.be Contact: Host Andrea Dunn @TeamDunner For more information on the MS Society of Canada https://www.mssociety.ca   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We discuss the most aggressive form of MS known as PPMS or Primary-Progressive MS. Jamie was diagnosed with PPMS just two years ago. His Doctors are amazed he is still walking. His story is one of perseverance and he’s an inspiration to us all. Thanks Jamie for being so open about your day-to-day struggles with MS. Your story gives hope to those in their battle with the disease. Keep fighting the good fight! Guest: To contact Jamie email jshann902@gmail.com Contact: Host Andrea Dunn @TeamDunner For more information on the MS Society of Canada @MSSocietyCanada For more details on Ocrevus, speak to your healthcare provider and have them contact COMPASS™ for enrollment instructions by calling 1-888-334-5956. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In our first episode, we discuss an early symptom of MS called optic neuritis. My guest is Kristina who lost her vision when she was 25-years-old. She explains how this condition led to a life changing diagnosis of MS. Her story is full of hope and encouragement for young women diagnosed with the disease.   Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this year will be a Virtual MS Bike Details at http://www.msbike.ca Guest: Follow kristina__rose on Instagram Contact: Host Andrea Dunn @TeamDunner For more information on the MS Society of Canada @MSSocietyCanada or online at https://mssociety.ca/   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is MS? If someone asked you ... would you be able to explain it? Host, Andrea Dunn had no idea what Multiple Sclerosis was until she was diagnosed with it in 2010 at age 31. Having MS is scary. It’s unpredictable and difficult to explain because you can’t always physically see its impact. Canada has one of the highest rates of MS in the world, yet people know so little about this disease.  THIS IS MS, the podcast aims to change listeners’ understanding of the frequently invisible disease by delivering the inspirational stories of those living with – and often thriving despite – the illness. With support from the MS Society of Canada, THIS IS MS launches Thursday, May 21 with new episodes released every two weeks thereafter. Follow me on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook @TeamDunner For more information on the MS Society of Canada visit https://mssociety.ca/ Twitter @MSSocietyCanada Facebook @MSSocietyCanada Instagram @MSSocietyCanada #WeChallengeMS Register today at http://www.wechallengems.ca Join the Virtual Movement on May 24, 2020 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.