Mastering MS

Aug 21 2024 13 ep. 30 mins 2
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Living with Multiple Sclerosis is not always easy, but that doesn’t mean you can’t live a happy, productive, awesome life with the disease. Join Mike Murillo (who has MS) and Nick Irons (whose dad has MS) for the first podcast for those living with MS AND their families. This is the podcast for you if you have MS or if you love someone with MS and want to stay up to date on the state of the multiple sclerosis world.

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Episode 12 -- Self-Diagnosing Multiple Sclerosis

Aug 21 2024 36 mins  
In this episode of the Mastering MS podcast, our guest is a neurologist who diagnosed himself with Multiple Sclerosis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 11 - John King's Inspiring Journey: Living with Multiple Sclerosis

Mar 20 2024 38 mins  
In this exclusive interview, CNN Senior National Correspondent John King opens up about his courageous journey living with multiple sclerosis. Join us as he shares his personal story, from when he first suspected something was wrong neurologically to when he finally got the diagnosis. He also opens up about why he kept his illness a secret from the public for many years and what le

Episode 10 - Chris Wright on living his NBA dream after the diagnosis.

Dec 22 2023 30 mins  
He's the first basketball player with MS to play in the NBA. Chris Wright shares his MS journey which includes not letting the illness stop him from playing professional basketball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 9 - 50 years after the diagnosis: Nick's dad John Irons shares his MS journey

Oct 15 2023 22 mins  
Mastering MS co-host Nick Iron's dad John Irons was diagnosed with MS 50 years ago. On this week's episode he shares how his journey which for many years didn't include treatment, because none were available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 8 - Hosts Mike & Nick share their MS stories

Aug 15 2023 42 mins  
Mastering MS host Nick shares his story of growing up with a father with MS and his work to raise awareness which includes swimming the entire Mississippi River! Also, Co-host Mike shares his MS journey which includes the day his MS got his attention, leading to an early diagnosis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 7 - Walking to raise MS awareness

Jul 12 2023 28 mins  
Nick and Mike take the podcast on the road to the National Mall for the National MS Society's 2023 Walk MS event in DC. Chartese Berry, President of the National MS Society of Greater Washington D.C. talks about the work the organization is doing to not only raise awareness but help find a cure for the illness. Also, participants share their MS journeys. Learn more about your ad ch

Episode 6 - An Empowered Spirit: An MS advocate shares her MS journey

Apr 18 2023 29 mins  
Diagnosed in 1986, MS Advocate Cathy Chester has since dedicated her life to raising MS awareness and inspiring others with the illness to live their best lives. Chester began her advocacy and started sharing her story publicly in the days before every home had internet and before social media posts could easily reach millions in minutes. She share's her MS journey on this episode

Episode 5 - Mastering MS by conquering Mount Everest

Mar 09 2023 47 mins  
For Lori Schneider she had a goal of journeying to the peaks of the world’s tallest mountains but then came the diagnosis of MS. For some that would halt any mountaineering dreams but not for Lori. She continued training, and climbing, not only conquering the tallest mountain, Mount Everest, but she also became the first person with MS to complete the Seven Summits! Learn more ab

Episode 4 - An MS journey that began at the U.S. Capitol

Feb 21 2023 37 mins  
She’s a lawyer and community activist who served as a member of Congress, representing Maryland for almost 10 years and it was on Capitol Hill in 2016 that former U.S. Rep. Donna Edwards (D) found out she has MS. Now six years after the diagnosis, Edwards shares her MS journey which has taken her around the nation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoi

Episode 3 - Exercise & M-S

Jan 19 2023 25 mins  
Have you ever asked…Is it safe to exercise with MS? Or…Will exercise make my MS worse? Or…I want to exercise, but where do I even begin? If so, this is the episode for you. Our host and fitness expert, Nick Irons, will discuss all things MS and exercise. For nearly 17 years, Nick has been working with MS clients. From those newly diagnosed, to those trying to hold off the e