110 episodes
FUMS: Giving Multiple Sclerosis The Finger OffScrip Health
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4.7 • 95 Ratings
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A podcast providing information, inspiration and motivation for living your best life with Multiple Sclerosis. Join us for interviews with doctors, research scientists, patients, legislators, insurers, neuropsychologists, authors, caregivers, and a long list of others in our pursuit of answers. Learn to speak to this disease as it deserves - tell it "FUMS" everyday!
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FUMS 109 - Real Talk About MS with Jon Strum
When Jon Strum's wife, Jeanne, was diagnosed with Progressive MS, he stopped working to become her carer and advocate. He launched the Real Talk MS podcast in 2017 to bridge the gap between patients and caregivers and the scientific community. It has now been downloaded more than 1,000,000 times by listeners around the world. Full show notes and resources at https://fumsnow.com/fums109/
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FUMS 108 - A Cause for MS Has Been Found
In January of 2022, one of the biggest MS news stories EVER was announced - that MS is probably caused by infection with the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), according to a study led by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health researchers. My guest today is Kjetil Bjornevik, the lead author of the publication that got us all excited. Full show notes and resources at https://fumsnow.com/fums108/
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FUMS 107 - MS Advocate Jenna Green
Jenna Green is a patient advocate, content creator, consultant, and public speaker. She has used her 15 years of marketing experience to help bring awareness, support, education, and community to those who live with invisible illnesses, chronic pain, and fatigue. Full show notes and resources at https://fumsnow.com/fums107/
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FUMS 106 - Caring for Caregivers with Elizabeth Miller
Elizabeth Miller is a family caregiver, speaker, author, podcast host, and Certified Caregiving Consultant. Her aim is to make caregiving sustainable and prevent burnout by encouraging intentional self-care. Full show notes and resources at https://fumsnow.com/fums106/
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FUMS 105 - Finding "Grace" in MS with Novelist Delaney Parker
Delaney Parker is an author who was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in October of 2008. It was her diagnosis that inspired Delaney to write “Grace.” Full show notes and resources at https://fumsnow.com/fums105/
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FUMS 104 - Trauma and EBV as the Trigger for MS w/Tammy and Terry of Twins Coast 2 Coast
Identical twins Tamara Kahn and Terry Hord (née Harber) were born eight minutes apart and were both athletic as children. But they can now look back and see the fatigue and heat sensitivity they both experienced as early signs of the diagnosis to come - along with the trauma of losing their mother to cancer and the Epstein-Barr Virus that they contracted at the age of 15. Full show notes and resources at https://fumsnow.com/fums104/
Customer Reviews
Before FUMS I was FTW
Kathy, I’ve communicated on other platforms with you in the past, but until I gave myself A chance to enjoy laughing at myself and relating to my fellow MS’ers ... I didn’t know who Pamela was anymore. I became that woman with MS.. in my own mind!!! So thank you for all the time and energy you put into FUMS, because I actually don’t feel guilty about investing in ME anymore. Weeding out the toxic people was not only healthy it was taxing my health! Thank you!!
First Podcast Ever!
I feel like I just made a friend. I have been having a very hard time managing my MS symptoms and keeping up with the demands of my job and feeling pretty worthless because of it! Your kind voice, positive outlook and real deal talk is refreshing! Thank you!
Kathy is a gift
So grateful to have a Kathy on our team, speaking the honest truth about our experiences.