Can Do MS Podcast

Mindful Moments: Week 15 – Episode 58 – Transcript I know how to breathe.   Tap into the power of this mantra with Megan Weigel, Nurse Practitioner and MS-Certified Nurse, and discover a mindful moment for yourself.

Mindful Moments: Week 14 – Episode 57 – Transcript What is next for me?   Tap into the power of this mantra with Megan Weigel, Nurse Practitioner and MS-Certified Nurse, and discover a mindful moment for yourself.

Mindful Moments: Week 13 – Episode 56 – Transcript I remember all the people who loved me.   Tap into the power of this mantra with Megan Weigel, Nurse Practitioner and MS-Certified Nurse, and discover a mindful moment for yourself.

Mindful Moments: Week 12 – Episode 55 – Transcript What can I give up today?   Tap into the power of this mantra with Megan Weigel, Nurse Practitioner and MS-Certified Nurse, and discover a mindful moment for yourself.

Energy and Endurance: How Every Step Beats MS  – Episode 54 – Transcript In this episode of the Can Do MS Podcast, host and physical therapist Samantha Balistreri speaks with endurance athlete Gene Caffrey and occupational therapist Stephanie Nolan. Hear from Gene on what inspired him when he was first diagnosed with MS and what motivates him now to keep moving. Stephanie will share ho...

Mindful Moments: Week 11 – Episode 53 – Transcript Hope does not disappoint..   Tap into the power of this mantra with Megan Weigel, Nurse Practitioner and MS-Certified Nurse, and discover a mindful moment for yourself.

Mindful Moments: Week 10 – Episode 52 – Transcript I make room for good thoughts to root and grow in my heart and mind.   Tap into the power of this mantra with Megan Weigel, Nurse Practitioner and MS-Certified Nurse, and discover a mindful moment for yourself.

Mindful Moments: Week 9  – Episode 51 – Transcript I need rest to thrive.   Tap into the power of this mantra with Megan Weigel, Nurse Practitioner and MS-Certified Nurse, and discover a mindful moment for yourself.

Mindful Moments: Week 8 – Episode 50 – Transcript Ho’oponopono – I am sorry. Please forgive me. Thank you. I love you.   Tap into the power of this mantra with Megan Weigel, Nurse Practitioner and MS-Certified Nurse, and discover a mindful moment for yourself.  

Race, Representation, and Redefining What Sick Looks Like – Episode 49 – Transcript Victoria Reese is Co-Founder and CEO of We Are Ill, a nonprofit organization for Black women with MS that provides support, sisterhood, and a space to learn from one another (something she couldn’t find upon her own MS diagnosis). Today, Victoria fosters this community and helps others become a “profess...

Mindful Moments: Week 7 – Episode 48 – Transcript Worry does not serve me. Tap into the power of this mantra with Megan Weigel, Nurse Practitioner and MS-Certified Nurse, and discover a mindful moment for yourself.

Mindful Moments: Week 6  – Episode 47 – Transcript I am not missing out when I put my phone down. Tap into the power of this mantra with Megan Weigel, Nurse Practitioner and MS-Certified Nurse, and discover a mindful moment for yourself.

Mindful Moments: Week 5 – Episode 46 – Transcript My voice is heard and my words are worthwhile. Tap into the power of this mantra with Megan Weigel, Nurse Practitioner and MS-Certified Nurse, and discover a mindful moment for yourself.

Mindful Moments: Week 4 – Episode 45 – Transcript I can rely on my memory. Tap into the power of this mantra with Megan Weigel, Nurse Practitioner and MS-Certified Nurse, and discover a mindful moment for yourself.

Mindful Moments: Week 3 – Episode 44 – Transcript My work becomes easier when I smile. Tap into the power of this mantra with Megan Weigel, Nurse Practitioner and MS-Certified Nurse, and discover a mindful moment for yourself.

Mindful Moments: Week 2 – Episode 43 – Transcript Mantras are powerful tools to focus your mind and enrich your spirit. They allow you to learn and embody truths about yourself. Join Megan Weigel, nurse practitioner and MS certified-nurse for Mindful Moments, a new series brought to you by the Can Do MS Podcast. Every Monday starting in 2022, Megan will introduce you to a mantra to sta...

Mindful Moments: Week 1 – Episode 42 – Transcript Welcome to the brand new Can Do MS Podcast Series – Mindful Moments ! Mantras are powerful tools to focus your mind and enrich your spirit. They allow you to learn and embody truths about yourself. Join Megan Weigel, nurse practitioner and MS certified-nurse for Mindful Moments, a new series brought to you by the Can Do MS Podcast...

Caring and Curating – A Support Partner’s Journey – Episode 41 – Transcript No one has it all figured out—and that’s OK! In today’s podcast, hear one support partner’s journey as she has navigated life in “the sandwich generation,” caring for her husband with MS, daughter, and parents. It’s not without its challenges, but curating her family’s life with MS has allowed Cindy to fo...

Talking Self-Care With Jon Strum – Episode 40 – Transcript Being a care partner has been a central role in Jon Strum’s life. His experiences led him to become an MS advocate and start the RealTalk MS podcast. Today, we’ll hear from Jon about the drastic effects of MS, not just in his wife’s life, but his own. Reflecting on the importance of self-care, he shares his advice and encourage...

Can Do Month: Interview with Mitchell Bodnar – Episode 39 – Transcript Reminiscing on Jimmie Heuga’s can do spirit, Mitchell Bodnar shares how he thrives with multiple sclerosis and focuses on all that is possible in celebration of Can Do Month. Special thanks to our Can Do Month sponsors: Bristol Myers Squibb, Sanofi Genzyme, and Genentech.

Navigating the Complexities of Health Literacy and MS – Episode 38 – Transcript This episode is brought to you by our sponsors Biogen, Genentech, and Novartis Pharmaceuticals. Today we’re featuring Psychologist Roz Kalb, Neurologist Lilyana Amezcua, and Shawn Feliciano. We’ll discuss how ethnicity and health literacy has shaped Shawn’s MS journey and what self-advocacy tools she employ...

Managing Bowel and Bladder Symptoms – Episode 37 –  Transcript Some of the most challenging symptoms in MS can be bowel and bladder-related issues. Join us as we talk to our guests, Randy and Sue, about the bowel and bladder-related challenges Randy has experienced since his MS diagnosis, the management strategies they have found useful and suitable for their lifestyle, and the importa...

Isolation and fear of the unknown are not new concepts for the MS community, however the pandemic has certainly challenged us more than ever. Hear from our guest as she talks about how she's coping with the unpredictability of COVID-19.

Finding Your Voice: Part 2 – Episode 35 –  Transcript Living with MS may constantly challenge you to advocate for yourself and your needs. This can be especially difficult when combined with additional barriers such as racial and socioeconomic disparities in health care. But you can find your voice! Tyler Campbell and Dr. Mitzi Joi Williams share advice and empowerment to speak up and...

Finding Your Voice: Part 1 – Episode 34 – Transcript Tyler Campbell was following in his father’s legacy and on the verge of a pro football career when he was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. You might think this diagnosis would take away so much from a young athlete, but instead, it helped Tyler find new purpose. Listen to the latest episode of the Can Do MS podcast to hear how Tyle...