SMA News & Perspectives

About SMA News & Perspectives

Daily, digital coverage of the latest SMA news and perspectives.

Publisher

SMA News Today

Category

health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

19 Oct 2017

Latest episode

8 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

560 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   8 Oct 2026

   #160: A conversation with muscular dystrophy columnist and advocate Patrick Moeschen

   In episode 160, host Kevin Schaefer talks with Patrick Moeschen from Salem, New Hampshire. Patrick is a columnist for Muscular Dystrophy News, an advocate in the MD community, and a leader of the PPMD adult advisory committee. He talks with Kevin about his diagnosis story, getting involved in advocacy work, family life, and his message for other disabled people. Patrick’s column: https://musculardystrophynews.com/muscle-memoirs-lgmd-experiences-patrick-moeschen/ PPMD page: https://www.parentprojectmd.org/ ================================ To take part in our ongoing discussions regarding SMA, please visit www.smanewstoday.com/forums

2. 

   12 Aug 2026

   #159: Emily Figueroa - Social Media Manager and Adult with SMA

   In episode 159, host Kevin Schaefer talks with Emily Figueroa from Phoenix, Arizona. Emily is a social media manager and adult with SMA, as well as a teacher and Spanish-English interpreter at her church. She talks about shifting her mindset about disability, connecting with the SMA community, and how her faith and familial relationships have impacted her journey. ================================ Emily’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emily_figueroa_/ To take part in our ongoing discussions regarding SMA, please visit www.smanewstoday.com/forums

3. 

   20 May 2026

   #158: Alberto Lopez -A single father talks about raising his daughter with SMA

   In episode 158, host Kevin Schaefer talks with Alberto Lopez from Los Angeles County, California. Alberto is a consultant and a father of three daughters, one of whom has SMA. He discusses adapting to his daughter's diagnosis years ago, connecting with the SMA community, and navigating life as a single parent. Alberto's mindset is one of optimism and communication, which is something he hopes to help others in the SMA community strive toward. ================================ To take part in our ongoing discussions regarding SMA, please visit www.smanewstoday.com/forums

Who has been a guest on SMA News & Perspectives

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Jenna Vega
• Tanya Vega
• TJ Wall

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

5 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 48 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

82

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

32

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