A Couple Takes on MS

About A Couple Takes on MS

We are literally—and figuratively—A Couple Takes on MS. We’re Dan and Jennifer Digmann, a married couple both living with Multiple Sclerosis, Dan with RRMS and Jennifer with SPMS. For nearly two decades, we’ve built a life together grounded in love, resilience, and the belief that joy is still possible, even in the face of chronic illness. Through honest conversations and shared experiences, we explore what it means to navigate marriage, caregiving, and everyday life with MS. Some days are heavy. Some days are hopeful. Most are a mix of both. Join us every other week as we chat about the challenges, the victories, and everything in between—because life with MS is real and no one should have to face it alone.

Publisher

Dan & Jennifer Digmann | A Couple Takes on MS

Category

health & fitness · society & culture · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

20 Sept 2023

Latest episode

6 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

49 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   6 Oct 2026

   Episode 108 – Taking on the hidden work of living with MS

   “We want to continue doing things.” — Jennifer Living with Multiple Sclerosis involves more than managing symptoms. There’s also the work people don’t always see. In this episode of A Couple Takes on MS, we pull back the curtain on the hidden work of living with MS and the reality that, as Jennifer puts it, “Everything takes longer.” But this isn’t about complaining. It’s about acknowledging what living with MS requires while continuing to participate, adapt, and show up. In this episode, we talk about: Why everything takes longer. Getting ready, getting out the door, and managing the extra steps that come with MS and caregiving. The work behind accessible travel. Hotels, airports, transportation, medical equipment, bladder issues, and everything that has to be considered before leaving home. The cost of accessibility. From hotel accommodations to renting equipment we need simply to travel. Whether “the juice is worth the squeeze.” Some opportunities require a lot of preparation, so we weigh the work against what the experience means to us. Accepting help without surrendering independence. Sometimes support means recognizing when someone needs help. Other times, it means giving them room to keep doing what they can. The little hacks that make life easier. Untying shoes, opening jars, putting away silverware, and conquering those seemingly innocent resealable freezer bags. 😉 So much of this work remains hidden because we’ve gotten pretty good at doing it. Talking about it can remind us that none of us has to figure everything out alone. What is some of the hidden work you do to live with MS, disability, or chronic illness? And what tricks or adaptations make it a little easier? Reach out to us at ACoupleTakesOnMS@gmail.com to share your experiences! *** Thank you for listening to A Couple Takes on MS. We're grateful you're moving forward with us one step, one roll, and one story at a time. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider following the podcast, leaving a rating or review, and sharing it with someone who may relate.

2. 

   15 Sept 2026

   Episode 107 – Taking on tracking your gut health

   “I’d rather live my life than have MS live it for me.” We’ll admit it: For a long time, whenever we saw stories about gut health, diet, and Multiple Sclerosis, we pretty much shrugged our shoulders. After all, we’ve each been living with MS for more than 25 years. What difference could gut bacteria possibly make for us now? Turns out, that may have been the wrong question. In this episode of A Couple Takes on MS, we dig into some recent research that made us think differently about gut health and Multiple Sclerosis, inflammation, and the choices we make while living with MS. We quickly discovered the conversation raises far more questions than answers. • How much attention should we pay to what we eat and how it makes us feel? • What can we actually control when living with an unpredictable disease? • At what point does trying to live healthier start getting in the way of simply living? We certainly don’t have all the answers, but we’re realizing that staying open to new information may be just as important as anything we thought we already knew. And because this is A Couple Takes on MS, we also took a slight detour involving our 21st wedding anniversary, first legal drinks, and a late-night run for Taco Bell. 😉 Here are the links that offer further insights into our conversation: • A healthy diet becomes a post-diagnosis priority in MS, study finds • Gut-Microbiota, and Multiple Sclerosis: Background, Evidence, and Perspectives • Mediterranean-style diet may lower MS risk, study suggests • Teenagers who eat a healthy diet face less risk of later MS, study suggests *** Thank you for listening to A Couple Takes on MS. We're grateful you're moving forward with us one step, one roll, and one story at a time. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider following the podcast, leaving a rating or review, and sharing it with someone who could use a little encouragement today.

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   27 Aug 2026

   Episode 106 – Taking on sex, drugs, and rock & roll

   “Those moments are teachable, not only for others but for ourselves.” Sex. Drugs. Rock and roll. Yep, we're going there. Well, sort of. In this episode of A Couple Takes on MS, we're talking about three recent experiences that reminded us how living with Multiple Sclerosis can turn everyday moments into opportunities to advocate, adapt, learn, and sometimes laugh. Join us as we take on: Sex, disability, and assumptions — Why the way healthcare providers ask personal questions matters, and how one appointment became an unexpected teachable moment. The power of language — Why “wheelchair bound” doesn't describe Jennifer's reality and how her wheelchair represents mobility, freedom, and independence. Drugs, insurance, and self-advocacy — Dan's experience finding another way to access a medication his insurance wouldn't cover and why it pays to ask about your options. Staying informed about your care — How conversations with healthcare providers and the MS community can help us continue learning about medications, treatments, and their long-term effects. When accessibility doesn't go according to plan — How our concert seating mistake, some wonderful Pine Knob staff, and a little patience helped turn potential frustration into an unforgettable night of rock and roll. Yes, sex, drugs, and rock and roll sparked this conversation, but the real lesson is something we continue learning again and again while living with MS: keep asking questions, keep advocating for yourself, and leave a little room for grace along the way. From the ACTOMS blog Want the full story behind the “rock and roll” part of this episode? Jennifer shares how a ticketing mistake, some incredible people, and a little patience turned an accessibility challenge at Pine Knob Music Theatre into one of our favorite concert experiences. Read Sometimes accessibility looks like community *** Thank you for listening to A Couple Takes on MS. We're grateful you're moving forward with us one step, one roll, and one story at a time. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider following the podcast, leaving a rating or review, and sharing it with someone who could use a little encouragement today.

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

4 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 39 / 100

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51

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

68

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