As MSAA continues to highlight MS Awareness Month this March through the campaign theme of “Empowered from the Start with MSAA,” our efforts to raise awareness and provide vital support to the MS community remains our priority. This month specifically, we are spotlighting both educational and supportive resources that may be of use to those who are newly diagnosed and navigating their MS journey. With this in mind, MSAA would like to present one of the many free resources available to the community – MSAA’s Podcast.

This month, MSAA has released a three-part podcast series titled, “If I Knew Then: Reflecting on an MS Diagnosis.” This special series highlights expert insights for newly diagnosed individuals, as well as the personal stories and experiences from community members with MS.

Part One:

This initial episode features MSAA’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Barry Hendin, who discusses important areas which newly diagnosed individuals should focus on in their MS journey. Dr. Hendin also provides tips on how to communicate with one’s healthcare team as well as how to prioritize emotional well-being.

Part Two: 

In this episode, three MS community members share their personal experiences with their MS journeys. The group discusses the challenges they’ve faced, the lessons they’ve learned, and what they wish they had known when first being diagnosed. 

Part Three: 

In this final episode, a panel of patient advocates continue the discussion of what being newly diagnosed consists of and offer additional advice about the physical, emotional, and mental aspects of an MS diagnosis.

Don’t forget to sign up to receive email updates from MSAA about future podcast episodes! MSAA podcast episodes can be found on MSAA’s website, as well as your favorite streaming platforms: Apple, Spotify, Audible, and Amazon Music.