Episodes

  • Jenn sits with neurologist and chief medical officer of BeCare Link, Charisse Litchman

    Jenn sits with neurologist and chief medical officer of BeCare Link, Charisse Litchman
    Jul 25 2024
    Charisse Litchman, MD, is co-founder and chief medical officer of BeCare Link, an AI-driven platform that helps patients take charge of their neurological health. A practicing neurologist and a former faculty member at Yale School of Medicine, Dr. Litchman leverages her expertise in medicine and advances in technology to empower patients and improve outcomes.
    Listen in as they discuss what inspired Dr. Litchman to become a neurologist, her motivation behind the creation of BeCare Link, and what future developments lie ahead.
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    23 mins
  • Jenn sits with MS advocate and MS4MS ambassador Michael Weiss

    Jenn sits with MS advocate and MS4MS ambassador Michael Weiss
    Jun 27 2024
    Since his own diagnosis in 2004, Michael Weiss has dedicated himself to advocating and fundraising on behalf of MS organizations and patients. His innumerable achievements and fundraising efforts have led him to his current position as a patient ambassador and advisory board member with the non-profit organization MS4MS.
    Join them as they discuss the mental and physical challenges that can accompany MS, why it’s important to be comfortable with being “not OK,” and wisdom for newly diagnosed patients.
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    26 mins
  • Jenn sits with CIONIC founder Jeremiah Robison

    Jenn sits with CIONIC founder Jeremiah Robison
    May 30 2024
    On the latest episode, Jenn talks with Jeremiah Robison, founder of CIONIC and its FDA-cleared Neural Sleeve — the first product to combine sensing, analysis, and augmentation into a wearable garment for mobility.
    Join them as they discuss the importance of practical application when it comes to mobility devices, what differentiates the CIONIC Neural Sleeve from other functional electrical stimulation devices, and why Jeremiah is just getting started on his mission to change the landscape of wearable technology.
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    27 mins
  • Jenn sits with Dunk MS founder Blake Arnet

    Jenn sits with Dunk MS founder Blake Arnet
    Apr 25 2024
    UCLA basketball player Blake Arnet lost his mom, Brigitte, to MS the summer before his junior year. This tragedy left Blake and his family inspired to help fight this disease in Brigitte’s honor. His background in basketball, sports coaching, and entrepreneurial talent helped him establish Dunk MS.
    Join Jenn and Blake as they discuss the profound impact of losing a parent to MS at such a young age, how grief turned to inspiration, and what exciting things everyone can expect at Dunk MS 2024 on Saturday, May 18.
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    24 mins
  • Jenn sits with Chief Advocacy Officer of NMSS Tim Coetzee

    Jenn sits with Chief Advocacy Officer of NMSS Tim Coetzee
    Mar 28 2024
    Tim Coetzee, PhD, serves as the National MS Society’s Chief Advocacy, Services, and Science Officer. In this role, he leads the organization’s state and federal advocacy, educational, and support programs for people with MS and spearheads healthcare professional engagement and training and global research programs.
    Join them as they discuss the society’s many services and programs, its search for new innovators to aid in groundbreaking research, and Tim’s own commitment to finding a cure for MS.
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    37 mins
  • Jenn sits with neurologist and researcher Dr. Daniel Ontaneda

    Jenn sits with neurologist and researcher Dr. Daniel Ontaneda
    Feb 29 2024
    Daniel Ontaneda, MD, PhD, FAAN, is a staff neurologist and Director of Research for the Mellen Center for Multiple Sclerosis, part of the Neurological Institute at Cleveland Clinic.
    Join them as they discuss the misdiagnosis of MS, gaps in current diagnostic criteria, and how artificial intelligence could be used to aid diagnostic accuracy.
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    31 mins
  • Jenn sits with founder of My Care Friends Todd Keitz

    Jenn sits with founder of My Care Friends Todd Keitz
    Jan 25 2024
    In June 2018, Todd went from building start-ups in Silicon Valley to becoming the primary caregiver of and patient advocate for his mom and subsequently his dad. In looking for support and resources, Todd saw a significant unmet need.
    Join Jenn and Todd as they discuss the importance of creating resources solely for caregivers. They touch on what caregivers need, how they can get those needs met, and what inspired Todd to create My Care Friends — a free, comprehensive, and growing resource for caregivers, advocates, and family members.
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    34 mins
  • Jenn sits with actress Jamie-Lynn Sigler and neuroimmunologist Dr. Sharon Stoll

    Jenn sits with actress Jamie-Lynn Sigler and neuroimmunologist Dr. Sharon Stoll
    Nov 27 2023
    Award-winning actress Jamie-Lynn Sigler talks openly about living with multiple sclerosis, including her diagnosis at age 20 and her decision to keep it a secret for 16 years. She also shares what surprised her most once her diagnosis became public.
    Neuroimmunologist, Dr. Sharon Stoll is both a practicing neurologist and scientist, creating the first intrathecal baclofen pump for severe MS-related spasticity. Dr. Stoll discusses symptom management and healthy living with MS and reveals something of her own strategies for the first time.
    Join them for a candid discussion about overcoming everyday challenges and celebrating oneself in the midst of living with a chronic illness.
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    34 mins