The Multiple Sclerosis Association of America is pleased to present our podcast episode “Relationships and MS.” Hosted by Kate Durack, Director of MSIN Communication and Patient Focus at MSAA, this episode addresses how MS has a way of shifting the dynamic when it comes to relationships with others. Our guest is Kimberly Castelo, PhD, a licensed therapist living with MS. During this episode, our host and guest discuss both clinical insights and real-world strategies to foster communication, strengthen emotional connection, and cope with the complex realities of love, intimacy, and support in the face of a chronic illness like MS.

This episode was produced and recorded at Gradwell House Recording in Haddon Heights, NJ. Music provided by The New Anxiety (Tim Recuber and John Masino III).

For more information on MSAA’s programs and services for the MS community, please visit mymsaa.org. 



MSAA strives to provide useful, up-to-date information, on matters of concern to MS patients and their families. This material is intended for general informational purposes only, and it does not constitute medical advice. You should not use the information presented as a means of diagnosis or for determining treatment. For diagnosis and treatment options, you are urged to consult your physician.

The Multiple Sclerosis Association of America is pleased to present our podcast episode “Understanding Co-Pay Accumulator Programs: What You Need to Know” – a topic that affects access to vital medications for many people, including those living with MS. Hosted by Emily Ottaggio of MSAA, we are joined by two experts in their respective fields who share their insights into how these programs work and the real-world implications for access to medications and care. Our guests are Stephanie Spence, PharmD, CSP; and Barry Hendin, MD, whose discussions we hope will provide a better understanding of these complex programs. Dr. Spence is a Certified Specialty Pharmacist who has worked with both pharmacies and doctors for more than two decades. Dr. Hendin, MSAA’s Chief Medical Officer, is an MS specialist, neurologist, and Director of the Arizona Integrated Neurology MS Center, among other credentials.

Please know that these conversations are for educational and informational purposes only. This program was made possible through the generous support of Pfizer.

For a transcript of this program, please click here.

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This episode was produced and recorded at Gradwell House Recording in Haddon Heights, NJ. Music provided by The New Anxiety (Tim Recuber and John Masino III).

MSAA strives to provide useful, up-to-date information, on matters of concern to MS patients and their families. This material is intended for general informational purposes only, and it does not constitute medical advice. You should not use the information presented as a means of diagnosis or for determining treatment. For diagnosis and treatment options, you are urged to consult your physician.

The Multiple Sclerosis Association of America is pleased to present our podcast episode “Motherhood and MS” as part of our Family Planning with MS series. Hosted by Kate Durack, Director of MSIN Communication and Patient Focus at MSAA, this episode touches on what it is really like to navigate motherhood while living with MS. Our guests are Lisa Doggett, MD, MPH, FAAFP, DipABLM; and Alyx Rossi, FNP-B. Lisa is a family and lifestyle medicine physician, author, and mother of two daughters who has been living with MS since 2009. Alyx is a neurology nurse practitioner and MS and neuro-immunology specialist with a special interest in women’s health and who is also a mother of four. During this episode, our host and guests talk about postpartum challenges, ongoing fatigue, and what exactly is “mom guilt” – all while also touching on the joy in motherhood and redefining motherhood in a way that is both healthy and realistic.

This episode was produced and recorded at Gradwell House Recording in Haddon Heights, NJ. Music provided by The New Anxiety (Tim Recuber and John Masino III).

For a transcript of this program, please click here.

Para obtener una transcripción de este programa en español, haga clic aquí.

Other resources mentioned in this episode:


• MSAA Helpline – Phone: (800) 532-7667, extension 154, Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 8:00 PM, Eastern.
• My MSAA Community – MSAA’s free online forum
• Previous videos on Family Planning with MS – see ”Lifestyles and Meeting the Challenges” section at MSi Online Videos

MSAA strives to provide useful, up-to-date information, on matters of concern to MS patients and their families. This material is intended for general informational purposes only, and it does not constitute medical advice. You should not use the information presented as a means of diagnosis or for determining treatment. For diagnosis and treatment options, you are urged to consult your physician.