MeSsy with Christina Applegate & Jamie-Lynn Sigler

I feel so validated listening to this podcast, I just want to scream! I’ve been living with MS for six years and it’s so helpful being able to hear these honest conversations about all the experiences that come with this condition. Thank you for opening up and sharing your stories! It’s a true source of strength!

Dear Cristina and Jamie-Lynn, Thank you both for creating the MeSsy podcast, I am such a fan! I don’t personally know anyone else who has MS and find it helpful to hear you share your own experiences with MS. I find them so relatable and validating. I was officially diagnosed with secondary progressive MS in 2018, when I was 58 years old. I had several MS episodes beginning in my 30s. Often, by the time I went to a doctor regarding the odd symptoms I had been experiencing, the symptom would disappear. A few of the physicians I had, told me that my symptoms “might be MS” but they also said it’s not easy to diagnose and they didn’t want to record it in my medical record because it would likely make it difficult for me to get health insurance later, due to having a “previously existing condition” and the exclusions surrounding that. (Thank you President Obama for ending that issue). These days, I have a wonderful neurologist and team of physicians, who listen and are helpful during especially difficult issues with my MS. When I was finally diagnosed, I felt both relief and grief. I was relieved to finally know what was wrong with me, causing the many symptoms I had been experiencing. And grief for the many activities I can no longer participate in. While listening to your podcast, I often find myself laughing out loud hearing Christina’s stories and her proclivity to throw an F-bomb here and there. And Jamie-Lynn, your empathy, compassion and caring words toward Christina and your guests on the podcast are inspiring and helpful to hear. Your story about Beau, brought me to tears …I feel relieved to know that he is doing better. Others are not so accepting of my disease. I no longer have a relationship with my brother because he doesn’t deal well with sick people and considers my MS symptoms as “excuses” for not doing things he thinks I should be doing. It’s hurtful to hear him talk about my inconvenient disease but I’m trying to accept it. Do either of you have any thoughts on dealing with something like this? I am grateful to have found your podcast and look forward to listening every Tuesday morning, please keep sharing. My kindest thoughts and energy go out to you both. And so it is, Karen

I haven't missed one of your podcasts and look forward to a new one every week. It's like talking on the phone to a couple of good friends (only they have MS and are so open and honest about everything!) Thank you for everything you do! I'm going on 22 years. I have learned so much from you....which has lead me to be more honest with friends and family) I love both of you and your sense of humor. I want to hang out with you and talk....love your friendship! Thanks again for your podcast and know you have lots and lots of people that listen! Marguerite Burtrum

Thank you to our hosts for bringing honesty and comedy and truth to us every week. If I were a major network or streaming service, I would be pitching you daily. We want you -just as you -are to expand your reach and change the world. The more “messy” the better! Thank you for this gift. ❤️