Can Do MS Podcast

Coronavirus, MS, and You: How One Couple Is Dealing With COVID-19 – Episode 26 –  Transcript Listen as psychologist Roz Kalb, PhD, talks all things quarantine with Anne and Karen, a couple of 31 years.  Anne has been living with MS for 23 years and is a retired high school social studies teacher, while Karen is a high school Athletic Director without much to direct at the moment, thank...

Coronavirus, MS, and You: Quick Tips for Accessing the Medical System – Episode 25 – Transcript

Coronavirus, MS, and You: Sleep Tips – Episode 24 –  Transcript In this unpredictable time, information about the coronavirus is leaving the MS community with more questions than answers. Listen to nurse practitioner Megan Weigel as she discussed approaches to sleep during times of uncertainty.

Coronavirus, MS, and You: Tips for Telemedicine – Episode 23 –  Transcript In this unpredictable time, information about the coronavirus is leaving the MS community with more questions than answers. Listen to nurse practitioner Megan Weigel as she provides some information and suggestions about how you can approach telemedicine.

Ask the Can Do Team: Self Care and the Coronavirus – Episode 22 – Transcript Does my MS increase my risks with coronavirus?  How can I stay active if I need to stay indoors?  What precautions should I take when preparing food?  What should I do if I’m spending more time at home with my family and they are driving me crazy?    Get your answers to these questions and more by watchi...

Community Conversations: The Roles of a Mental Health Professional and a Spiritual Coach – Episode 21 –  Transcript Welcome to the Community Conversations series: a place where members of the MS community can connect over their shared and unique experiences. This episode features MS expert and psychologist, Roz Kalb PhD, and spiritual director, Rhonda Canby.  Join them as they discuss...

Community Conversations: The Roles of a Neurologist and a Nurse Practitioner – Episode 20 –  Transcript Welcome to the Community Conversations series: a place where members of the MS community can connect over their shared and unique experiences. In this episode, we are joined by neurologist, Ben Thrower, MD and nurse practitioner, Tracy Walker, FNP-C, WOCN as they discuss their respec...

Community Conversations: The Roles of a Physical Therapist and Occupational Therapist – Episode 19 –  Transcript Welcome to the Community Conversations series: a place where members of the MS community can connect over their shared and unique experiences. In this episode, we are joined by physical therapist, Mandy Rohring, PT, DPT, MSCS and occupational therapist, Stephanie Nolan, OTR/...

MS Path 2 Care: Home, Work, and Relationships – Episode 18 –  Transcript Your path when living with MS is filled with important interactions.  Whether it’s with spouses, family members, employers, co-workers, friends, or dating partners, your MS may disrupt these connections and impact your abilities and perceptions to thrive in your home, work, and relationships.   In this multidiscip...

MS Path 2 Care: Diet, Exercise, and Healthy Behaviors – Episode 17 –  Transcript Wellness is an“actively pursued goal to be in good health.”  Learn how your food, exercise, and lifestyle choices can improve your MS and your overall quality of life.  Understand how rehabilitation and physical activity can contribute to managing MS symptoms and overall health; how healthy eating and exer...

MS Path 2 Care: Mood, Cognition, and Spirituality – Episode 16 –  Transcript Emotional, cognitive, and spiritual well-being are the cornerstones of a full, functional life.  Focusing on problem solving strategies to overcome barriers, we will discuss how to manage common mood and cognitive changes while incorporating spiritually and mindfulness tools.  Learn how taking control of these...

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 throughou...

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 througho...

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 ep...

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 strategi...

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 le...

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...

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,...

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 Ju...

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 L...

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, b...

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 M...

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 adu...

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 qu...