Podcasts

Bruce Bebo is the Executive Vice President of Research at the National MS Society and leads the team that develops and implements the Society’s comprehensive research strategy. He has been instrumental in advancing the NMSS Pathways to Cures global research strategy and has served on various international scientific committees. Tune…

Mirla Avila and Susan Payrovi, MDs, describe the stages of MS and how to spot signs of progression, plus tackle related myths.

Jeremiah Robison, Founder and CEO of Cionic, is a leader in advancing human mobility. His personal journey, deeply impacted by his daughter’s cerebral palsy diagnosis, led him to establish Cionic in 2018. His bold vision for the company is to leverage software, hardware, and machine learning to restore movement throughout…

Mirla Avila and Susan Payrovi, MDs, dive into one of the most frustrating challenges for people living with MS: sleep disturbance.

Katherine Pickett is a Silver Spring, Maryland-based writer and avid cyclist. She completed the Chesapeake Challenge in 2023 and lives with epilepsy, a chronic illness that informs her deep understanding of her character’s journey. Join them as they discuss Katherine’s book and the main character who lives with MS, what…

Dr. Sharon Stoll is a board-certified neurologist, neuroimmunologist, and assistant professor in the Department of Neurology at Yale School of Medicine. She is also a medical editor, correspondent, and someone who lives with multiple sclerosis herself. In this episode, Dr. Stoll shares her unique perspective on going from treating MS…

Susan Payrovi, MD, and Mirla Avila, MD, demystify the gut microbiome and its surprising impact on multiple sclerosis.

Dr. Susan Payrovi and Dr. Mirla Avila have an in-depth discussion around treating MS, and considerations when selecting an MS treatment.

Aaron Boster, MD, is a board-certified neurologist specializing in MS and related central nervous system inflammatory disorders. He decided to become an MS doctor at age 12 as he watched his uncle Mark suffer from the disease in an era before treatment was available. Join them as they talk about…

Pain is challenging, but it doesn't have to define your life. Episode 2 of Get Tough on Multiple Sclerosis offers practical guidance, holistic strategies, and empowering insights from Drs. Susan Payrovi and Maria Avila, alongside community-tested tips to help you effectively manage symptoms, reclaim comfort, and approach MS pain with renewed optimism.

Brandon Beaber, MD, is a neuroimmunologist and MS specialist based at Kaiser Permanente in Los Angeles. He’s amassed more than 36,000 followers on YouTube by using engaging imagery to break down some of the more complicated facets of MS for those living with the condition. Join them as they…

Ben Hofmeister was diagnosed with primary progressive MS in 2014, ending a 22-year career in the U.S. Army as both a Ranger and Green Beret. After being inspired by the writing of others with MS, he decided to add his own voice to the community. Listen in as they…

Tired of MS fatigue controlling your life? In the premiere episode of “Get Tough on Multiple Sclerosis,” Dr. Susan Payrovi and Dr. Mirla Avila empower patients to confidently manage their MS journey by tackling the pervasive issue of fatigue. This episode offers expert advice, practical strategies, and fellow MS patients…

Receiving a multiple sclerosis (MS) diagnosis can feel like being flung into an upside-down life. There’s new lingo to be learned, the dread of treatments, and the strangeness of the body feeling increasingly unfamiliar.

Sam Greenberg is the founder of MS4MS, a nonprofit dedicated to helping those with MS by fundraising and supporting research institutions in search of a cure for the disease. Join them as they discuss how Sam’s love of sports and passion for helping the MS community merged to create…