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For people diagnosed with a rare, autoimmune condition like myasthenia gravis (MG) or chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP), life can change in the blink of an eye. But these conditions affect everyone differently, and each person has a story to tell. Welcome to “Untold Stories: Life with a Severe Autoimmune Condition.” Host Martine Hackett has real, eye-opening conversations with people living with rare, autoimmune conditions ranging from MG to CIDP. Learn about the hardships of diagnosis and each person’s journey towards wellness. Understand the challenges they continue to overcome as they discover how to live with these conditions and persevere through the tough times. Plus, hear from the family members and friends who stand by them every day and play important roles in their care.
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When Dave was diagnosed with CIDP at 24, there was no roadmap for what came next. Nearly 25 years later, he found his own ways to adapt, advocate for himself, and keep moving forward. Now, he’s sharing what he learned with people just beginning that journey, in a world where living with CIDP looks very different than it did when his began.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Living with antisynthetase syndrome, a subtype of myositis, means Waiyee’s care doesn’t fit neatly into one doctor’s office. She’s learned how to ask questions, keep multiple specialists connected, and advocate for what she needs. Along the way, she found an unexpected outlet in art and an online community that transformed her own search for support into a way to help others feel seen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Allison Foss was diagnosed with MG at just five years old. Join Martine Hackett as Allison looks back on a lifetime with MG and the remarkable changes she’s witnessed along the way, from a growing understanding of MuSK-positive MG to advances in treatment and care that continue to shape the road forward for people living with MG today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Martine Hackett returns with a new season of Untold Stories: Life with a Severe Autoimmune Condition. This season, we’re exploring what comes after diagnosis through stories of hope, progress, and connection. From advances in research and treatment to advocacy, community, and finding new possibilities, hear how people across the rare disease community are finding their own road forward.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Catherine, who is living with IgA nephropathy (IgAN), and Carly, a speech-language pathologist whose CIDP once left her paralyzed and dependent on a ventilator, share their experiences participating in clinical trials and the difficult decisions that came before saying yes. Join Martine Hackett as she explores how patients navigate uncertainty, weigh treatment decisions, and find hope in the possibility of helping both themselves and future generations of people living with rare diseases.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Holly shares her story of being diagnosed with myositis at just 19 years old and transforming the challenges of a rare autoimmune disease into a lifelong commitment to advocacy and community. Join Martine Hackett as she explores how connection, resilience, and shared experiences can help people move forward after diagnosis.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Amanda shares how a CIDP diagnosis changed nearly every aspect of her life, ultimately leading her to become a powerful advocate for the rare disease community. Join Martine Hackett as she explores the emotional impact of diagnosis, the power of connection, and how Amanda turned her experience into advocacy to help others feel seen, supported, and less alone.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Alicia, an artist and musician living with seronegative MG, shares her story of persistence, self-advocacy, and finding the right support system. Join Martine Hackett as she explores how connection and shared experiences can help people navigate even the most uncertain journeys.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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For people diagnosed with a rare, autoimmune condition like myasthenia gravis (MG) or chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP), life can change in the blink of an eye. But these conditions affect everyone differently, and each person has a story to tell. Welcome to “Untold Stories: Life with a Severe Autoimmune Condition.” Host Martine Hackett has real, eye-opening conversations with people living with rare, autoimmune conditions ranging from MG to CIDP. Learn about the hardships of diagnosis and each person’s journey towards wellness. Understand the challenges they continue to overcome as they discover how to live with these conditions and persevere through the tough times. Plus, hear from the family members and friends who stand by them every day and play important roles in their care.
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