Hey everyone, welcome to MS Michigan Man 64. I'm Brian Wallace, and this is where we get real about living with multiple sclerosis - no medical jargon you can't understand, just honest conversations between people who get it.

Today I'm talking with Amanda, diagnosed with MS in 2016. Her journey started with numbness in her feet and legs that progressed to losing feeling from the chest down. Then came Christmas Day - imagine getting that life-changing diagnosis call from your neurologist on Christmas. Talk about timing.

Amanda speaks on choosing positivity through this journey, real resilience. We dive into something that always makes me angry - people and their miracle cures that don't exist.

We talk about how MS can completely change the course of your career and force you to reimagine your future. But Amanda also shares her creative outlets - knitting, painting, and her joy of singing. These aren't just hobbies; they're lifelines that help her process and cope with everything MS throws at her.

Amanda's perspective on finding purpose and joy despite the challenges is something we all need to hear.

You can find me on Instagram @msmichiganman64, and both of us on TikTok.

Let's dive in.