35 episodes

CMT 4 Me is an emotional, heartfelt, and humorous podcast for the 3+ million people who have CMT (Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease), their friends, family, and the general public. CMT 4 Me provides a platform for people with CMT to have a voice, describe challenges, find ways to overcome those challenges, and share successes. Another goal is to spread CMT awareness and unite as a community. We will also cover research updates, fundraising, unique stories, interviews with the CMTA community, including board members, branch leaders, and CMTA team members. Have a story you’d like to share? Write to info@cmtausa.org. You may be our next guest on the new CMT 4 ME podcast! For more information on the CMTA, please visit our website: cmtausa.org

CMT 4 Me Chris and Elizabeth Ouellette

    • Society & Culture
    • 4.9 • 41 Ratings

CMT 4 Me is an emotional, heartfelt, and humorous podcast for the 3+ million people who have CMT (Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease), their friends, family, and the general public. CMT 4 Me provides a platform for people with CMT to have a voice, describe challenges, find ways to overcome those challenges, and share successes. Another goal is to spread CMT awareness and unite as a community. We will also cover research updates, fundraising, unique stories, interviews with the CMTA community, including board members, branch leaders, and CMTA team members. Have a story you’d like to share? Write to info@cmtausa.org. You may be our next guest on the new CMT 4 ME podcast! For more information on the CMTA, please visit our website: cmtausa.org

    Encore Presentation: Exciting Genetic Discoveries Lead to Life-Changing CMT Therapies with Dr. Stephan Züchner

    Encore Presentation: Exciting Genetic Discoveries Lead to Life-Changing CMT Therapies with Dr. Stephan Züchner

    In this special replay, we revisit the riveting conversation with Dr. Stephan Züchner, a beacon of hope in the realm of genetic research for Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) disease. As the chair of the Department of Human Genetics at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Dr. Züchner has been at the forefront of groundbreaking discoveries that have the potential to transform the lives of those affected by CMT.This episode sheds light on Dr. Züchner's journey from the vibrant streets of ...

    • 47 min
    CMT Insights: Unlocking Better Mobility With Tom DuPont

    CMT Insights: Unlocking Better Mobility With Tom DuPont

    Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) disease comes with its set of daily mobility challenges, intensified by the search for comfortable and supportive footwear amidst nerve damage, foot weakness, and deformities. In this episode of the official podcast of the CMTA, we explore adaptive solutions that bring hope and enhanced mobility to those living with CMT. Hosts Chris and Liz O. welcome Tom DuPont for a heartfelt discussion about his life with CMT. Tom opens up about his battle with the disease, f...

    • 42 min
    Foot Pain Insights With Dr. Greg Stilwell

    Foot Pain Insights With Dr. Greg Stilwell

    Finding the right shoes when you have CMT can be a major challenge. The CMTA presents CMT 4 Me, its official community podcast. Join hosts Chris and Liz O. as they share a conversation with podiatrist Dr. Greg Stilwell and his intern Brandin Irwin about how to navigate footwear choices with CMT and innovations that could change the game. When nerve damage in your feet causes weakness and deformities, comfort is elusive and stability hard to come by. Dr. Stilwell shares his expertise on managi...

    • 40 min
    CMTA Progress Through Unity With Gilles Bouchard, Laurel Richardson, and Jeana Sweeney

    CMTA Progress Through Unity With Gilles Bouchard, Laurel Richardson, and Jeana Sweeney

    The CMTA presents CMT 4 Me, its official community podcast. Join hosts Chris and Liz O. as they pull up a chair with three passionate CMTA advocates: Gilles Bouchard, Jeana Sweeney, and Laurel Richardson. In an honest, free-flowing panel conversation, this group shares their wisdom about life with CMT. From the frontiers of science to profoundly personal stories of family unity, they offer rare insight into the challenges and indestructible solidarity of the CMT community. Highligh...

    • 48 min
    Hazel's Wisdom: Living Boldly with CMT

    Hazel's Wisdom: Living Boldly with CMT

    Join us for a heartwarming chat with 10-year-old Hazel and the Coldiron family on CMT 4 Me! 💫 Discover how they face CMT with unwavering positivity and determination. Hazel's advice for an awesome life? "Don't let CMT limit you, be proud of who you are, and focus on what you can do." 🌟❤️ 🔹 Hazel's uplifting take on CMT and her leg braces🔹 The Annual Coldiron Derby for CMTA fundraising 🔹 Hazel's incredible journey of courage and resilience🔹Hazel’s mantra – be all you can be with or w...

    • 42 min
    Rick Biagiola - CMT Didn't Silence His Beat

    Rick Biagiola - CMT Didn't Silence His Beat

    In this poignant episode, we're honored to share the deeply personal story of Rick Biagiola, an accomplished drummer who rose to fame with the 1960s rock band The Outsiders. Known for their hit "Time Won't Let Me," the band brought Rick recognition across the country during the peak of his youth. Little did he know then that in later decades he would face the daily tribulations of living with CMT. He was Diagnosed with CMT 2F later in life and after years of mysterious symptoms, Rick candidly...

    • 40 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
41 Ratings

41 Ratings

Tony Tony Macaroni ,

My New Favorite Podcast

This podcast is so good, I wish it was possible to give more than 5 stars. Over the last week, I’ve been binge listening to all the episodes. The hosts do an amazing job of discussing an incredibly difficult and sensitive topic with empathy, compassion and a healthy dose of fun. Their guests are good mix of informative and inspirational. I have learned so much! It’s hard to say which episode I like best because they are all fantastic. CMT4ME is a fantastic resource for anyone dealing with this disease, there friends or family. Thank you Chris and Liz-O for doing so much to raise awareness and unite the CMT community.

mr. schadenfreude ,

Great information; format is lacking

Chris and his sister do too much joking for the serious nature of the podcast. The information presented is great but gets lost in the humor. But overall CMT4ME is a solid podcast bringing awareness and insight to a seriously misunderstood disease.

Mikee-doodle ,

My New Favorite Podcast

I wish it was possible to give more than 5 stars. Since discovering this podcast, I’ve been binge listening to all the episodes. Chris and Liz-O do an amazing job of discussing an incredibly difficult topic with warmth, compassion and a healthy dose of humor. Their guests are informative and inspirational. I honestly can’t say which episode I like best because they are all fantastic. CMT4ME a great resource for anyone dealing with this disease, their friends and family.

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