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Welcome to Season 3 of Need to Know with Sam & John! In this episode, we discuss two new social media platforms. For more information or to connect with us on Clubhouse, be sure to email us at [email protected].
In this episode, we discuss John’s rule #6, which is you are the leading expert on YOUR MS. John discusses the realization, value, and importance as an individual living with MS while properly and accurately sharing this experience. Because of
In this episode, we chat with Sam Greenberg, the founder of MS4MS. We learn how playing the game he loved, baseball, was at the foundation for the birth of MS4MS. We also learn how the mission has changed over the years and now MS4MS is a platf
In this episode, we discuss HSCT (Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation) and Kelly’s experience as one of the first individuals to have the treatment. Kelly is an energetic woman full of life and passion which remained throughout the entire t
In this episode, we chat with our friend Chuck Knight who is the Chairman of the Board for the PA Keystone Chapter of the National MS Society. We discuss Chuck’s MS journey as well as the ups and downs of living with MS for the past two decades
In this episode, we discuss high MS drug pricing with the Executive VP, Advocacy for the MS Society, Bari Talente. We learn about the strides being made each day to control high drug prices as well as the social challenges and change that is ne
In this episode, we continue our discussion with Dr. Bruce Bebo who is the Executive VP of Research for the National MS Society in part two of our two-part series. We explore the focus of research for the Society in 2020, “Pathways to Cures” an
In this episode, which is the first of a two-part series, we chat with Dr. Bruce Bebo the Executive VP of Research for the National MS Society. Dr. Bebo discusses his personal connection with MS as well Disease Modifying Therapies (DMT’s) and h
In this episode, we discuss John’s rule #5, which is reframe, reframe, reframe. Are you a glass half empty or half full type of person? What if there’s a 3rd option? John touches upon Wabi-Sabi and Kintsugi (golden repair) concepts, which he le
Welcome to Season 2 of Need to Know with Sam & John! In this episode, we recap our “off-season” as well as share a bit about the upcoming year.
In this episode, we reflect on our first year as friends producing a podcast. We discuss our different episodes as well as our preparations for 2020. From the bottom of our hearts, we express our gratitude for allowing us to be a part of your w
In this episode, we interview Dr. Mary Resel. Dr. Rensel is the neurologist for Sam’s sister, Nikki. She is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine and Director of Pediatric Multiple Sclerosis and W
In this episode, we chat with Sam’s dad, Ed about care-giving as we celebrate National Caregivers Month. While we share a lot of laughs we discuss his “all-in” commitment to Sam’s mom as her full-time caregiver. He explains how he gets through
In this episode, we chat with our friend and John’s fellow MS Run the US Board Member, Curt Ehlinger. We learn about how Curt came to the MS community and the journey for his family with his mom’s MS diagnosis. We discuss the various activities
In this episode, we chat about the Multiple Sclerosis Association of America’s (MSAA) September 2019 Research Update. There are several studies we discuss as well as a recent study shared by the MS Society regarding myelin repair and why it may
In this episode, we chat with our friends Dan and Jennifer Digmann. We learn about each of their diagnosis stories and how they met. An inspirational couple, Dan and Jennifer take on MS each and every day as each others’ caregivers. They are ac
In this episode, we chat with our friend Bari Talente, Executive VP, Advocacy, for the National MS Society. Bari explains specific legislation, HR3 - Lower Drug Costs Now Act of 2019, which addresses the high costs of MS disease modifying thera
In this episode, we chat about John’s rule #3 which is fail every day. We also discuss rule #4, surround yourself with enablers and not disablers. Learn more about each of these rules and John’s thoughts on why they are so important to someone
In this episode, we chat with John’s nurse, Carol Chieffe. Carol is part of Dr. Desai’s team (reference episode 18 to learn about Dr. Desai) and a member of John’s team of doctors. Carol has a beautiful and inspirational soul and it shows in he
In this episode, we discuss Fantasy Football and our teams! Find out who we drafted with the first picks in our fantasy leagues. There is also controversy and debate about being loyal Pittsburgh Steelers fans. We review John’s draft rating/repo
In this episode, we chat with our friend Nancy Weiland, who is a member of the Steering Committee for the NMSS’ Pittsburgh Women on the Move Luncheon. An inspirational afternoon held at the LeMont Restaurant on September 25, the luncheon is a w
In this episode, we chat with Jon Franko, a true MS champion. He was the Segment 16 runner for the 2019 MS Run the US Ultra Relay, hitting the pavement for 174 miles in 6 days. He has run multiple marathons including the Boston Marathon. Since
In this episode, we discuss accessibility as it relates to Sam's recent beach vacation. She shares about the Sand Scooter II patent-pending 4WD electric beach wheelchair courtesy of SandHelper which enabled her mom to maneuver the beach daily.
In this episode, we chat with Jim Lillicotch who is a Board Member for MuSic for MS. This annual Music Festival helps people with MS move forward through the power of music. Learn more about Jim’s connection to MS because of his wife Nancy. We
In this episode, Patti Barker, our beautiful, full of love friend shares her MS advocacy journey for her daughter, Channing Barker (episode 21). There are laughs, stories, and insight into her thoughts on having a daughter diagnosed with MS at
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