Some Things MS

I have met and interviewed many positive people in the last year and I continue to be amazed at the resilience of people with a life altering disease. Brian Peters is a positive force living with multiple complications and enjoying every ounce of what life throws his way. Whether it is supporting his family in BIKE MS or rocking out at live music events, Brian is taking one day at a time and smiling his way through it. Give a listen or a watch to hear his journey with Multiple Sclerosis!

If you are looking for a badass biker and MS warrior, stop in your tracks, Nicole Odell might be it! She is managing her Multiple Sclerosis, riding in multiple Bike MS events, splitting time in multiple states to finish off her master’s degree, mastering mailbox repair. Badass. Join us on this milestone episode number 20 as we get into it, including a discussion on the Wright Bros. legacy.

I had the pleasure of speaking with Jennifer Cowan, earlier this year, to hear about how she was plagued for years with what she called her “Left-Side Failure” before an actual MS diagnosis. She was constantly modifying her routines to try and help her condition, and it was on a family trip to Steamboat that she found out she had MS. Hear more from Jennifer and her journey in Biking and E-Biking that has given her confidence and hope!

If you are riding Bike MS in Colorado, you know Lucas. He smiles... sticks his tongue out in sheer irreverence, and his spirit is infectious! This positive attitude in life has helped him overcome a myriad of health concerns including going from other health issues, being wheelchair bound to bike riding, and Multiple Sclerosis. An incredible story of perseverance and positivity you should not miss!

One of my favorite people, Meg always has a smile and is ready with a laugh. We had a good time a few months back, pre-ride, chatting MS and about the journey supporting her husband, a local doctor diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis, and how his passing inspired her to create a bike team in his honor, El Equipo en Fuego, to raise awareness and money to find a cure!

This episode I am talking with Jordan Acosta, a person I met at CSU in the neuroscience lab during an MS Study on mobility. She is dedicated to neurologic sciences, passionate about Multiple Sclerosis research, and a person that through her own journey with a neurologic affliction found unexpected empathy with her research and a new focus in life; to help others quickly address lifestyle changes to support and optimize their health. I love her energy and positive attitude. Find out more about here here: https://www.optimaluhealth.com/

If you are newly diagnosed or wondering about what getting an DMT infusion entails, hear directly from two people involved, one a person living with MS, Steve Clayton. The other, his infusion nurse, Patricia Caporale. It is an open discussion on Steve's experience and what one might expect in the process.

Megan Catalfomo (Learn the emphasis with me) is the horcrux I didn’t know I was missing! We bond over a ton in this chat including MS, our “Angels” that showed up at the right time, and how life with MS can be messy and so can podcasts! I love this unfiltered and fun podcast and so will you. Tune in to learn more about Megan and her journey through diagnosis, pregnancy, and how she coped from the start with humor and optimism!

A story of passion that created a career! Get to know your Colorado Bike MS Manager as we chatted with Crystal Fiederl, Bike MS Manager in Colorado. She shares how she started as an MS volunteer in Oregon to honor her Grandmother and how this effort landed her a job with the MS Society! We talk Multiple Sclerosis, Vinyl, and manage a few giggles as well.

From zero to sixty, Christina Dostal went from a passive fundraiser to the top twenty in a blink of an eye; even taking on the leadership of a top fundraising team in the Colorado BIKE MS. Her leadership keeps the team motivated and informed on the mission and her dedication is bringing in tens of thousands of dollars each year to the cause. Hear her “WHY” in this story as she explains her connection to MS and what motivates her to take on this challenge each year!