Men and MS: Navigating Identity, Resilience, and Hope – Episode 201

In this episode we chat with Luis who will share his journey of living with multiple sclerosis and how the disease challenged his identity, career, relationships, and sense of control. Together, Luis and Stephanie explore the unique pressures many men face when living with a chronic illness, including isolation, vulnerability, and redefining strength.

Luis also discusses how he learned to embrace life fully despite the challenges of MS. This honest conversation is a powerful reminder that resilience, purpose, and hope can evolve alongside life’s unexpected changes.

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Redefining Balance with MS – Episode 200

What does balance really look like with MS?  Stephanie meets with Lisa Doggett to share honest insights on managing health, work, and family. Also getting into the hidden effort behind staying stable, and why balance is about constant adjustment, not perfection.

Thank you to the generous support of our sponsors of this podcast episode, including Kathleen C Moore Foundation and Novartis.

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MS & Motherhood: Planning a Family Through Uncertainty – Episode 199

What does family planning look like with MS? Stephanie talks with Emily about her journey from diagnosis and meeting her husband through the MS community to navigating infertility, pregnancy loss, and treatment decisions.

They explore what research says about MS, fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum, along with the real-life challenges of new motherhood including fatigue, support, and finding what works for you.

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The Puzzle of Progression – Episode 198

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is evolving—and so is the way we understand it. In this episode, host Stephanie Buxhoeveden sits down with physician’s assistant Lisa Fox to unpack one of the most important shifts in MS care: recognizing progression beyond relapses.
They explore the concept of PIRA (progression independent of relapse activity), why patients may feel worse even when MRIs look stable, and how new research, biomarkers, and diagnostic tools are changing the conversation. From distinguishing different progressions to navigating the emotional impact of a changing diagnosis, this episode offers clarity, validation, and hope.

This podcast episode was created in collaboration with Novartis.

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Trust Your Body: MS, Menopause, and Speaking Up – Episode 197

When MS symptoms don’t feel like MS anymore, hormones may be part of the story. Dawn shares her 25-year MS journey, how perimenopause complicated her symptoms, and how lived experience led her from patient to research collaborator with iConquerMS. This episode is a powerful reminder that women’s voices belong in science.

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Cognition and the Science of Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation in MS – Episode 196

Cognitive changes in MS are often misunderstood. In this episode, Stephanie talks with Dr. Leigh Charvet about what cognition in MS really looks like—why processing speed, not memory loss, is the most common challenge, and why symptoms can fluctuate day to day.

They break down what non-invasive brain stimulators are, how it boosts the effects of cognitive rehab, and what research shows about its impact on cognition, fatigue, cannabis use, and depression in people with MS.

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MS Beyond the City: Living With MS in Rural and Underserved Communities – Episode 195

Living with multiple sclerosis is shaped not only by the disease, but by where you live.

In this episode, we explore what “rural” and “underserved” truly mean in real life for people with MS. Moving beyond ZIP codes and statistics, the conversation centers on lived experience: long drives to care, delayed diagnoses, limited access to specialists, and the quiet emotional weight many carry.

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Unpacking MS Progression and BTK Inhibitors – Episode 194

In this episode, we will have honest and hopeful conversation about two of the biggest topics in multiple sclerosis today, progression and the next major frontier in treatment: BTK inhibitors. They unpack what makes BTK inhibitors so unique, how they work inside immune cells and the brain, and why they could represent a game-changing step in the MS community. We will also explore how to recognize signs of MS progression, tell the difference between true disease worsening and deconditioning, and have more meaningful conversations with your care team about changes you’re noticing.

Whether you’re living with MS, caring for someone who is, or following the latest research, this episode will leave you informed, empowered, and hopeful about what’s ahead.

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MS, Mindset & the Power of Daily Choices – Episode 193

Why are new habits so hard? Health coach Amy Behimer joins host Stephanie to share practical, compassionate tools for building habits that stick, especially while living with MS. From mindset to movement, learn how to start small, listen to your body, and take action that lasts.

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Speech-Language Pathology and MS: Support for Thinking, Communication, and Daily Life – Episode 192

Think speech therapy is just for slurred speech or swallowing? Think again. In this episode, host Stephanie Buxhoeveden chats with Speech Language Pathologist Lauren Schwabish about how speech-language pathologists support people with MS in managing thinking, memory, planning, and communication. They explore real-life strategies like the “Four P’s,” talk workplace tips, and explain why proactive care matters.

Disclaimer: This podcast provides general educational information. Can Do MS does not endorse, promote, or recommend any product or service associated with the content of this program