The Other Side of MS

The Other Side of MS

The Other Side of MS isn’t here to inspire you—it’s here to tell the truth. This podcast gives voice to the raw, unfiltered stories of people living with multiple sclerosis—the ones you rarely hear. Hosted by longtime MS advocate Casey Murphy, each episode pulls back the curtain on the emotional, invisible, and often uncomfortable realities of MS. From navigating public spaces with incontinence, to losing careers, marriages, or mobility, these aren’t just stories of strength—they’re stories of being human. We don’t chase silver linings. We hold space for pain, for humor, for grief, for resilience—and for the voices that deserve to be heard without being sanitized or simplified. If you’re ready for a podcast that doesn’t sugarcoat the experience of living with MS, this is it. This is The Other Side of MS.

Episodes

August 25, 2025 24 mins

Running Into MS with Ursula Forrester

UrsulaUrsula has always been a runner - marathons, half-marathons, and miles that measured more than distance. But in October 2014, after years of unexplained symptoms, she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. Suddenly, endurance meant someth...

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Steve: From Trauma Nurse to MS Warrior

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What Strength Really Looks Like

BradBrad was diagnosed with MS at 45. Now 64, he’s a speaker, a cyclist, and a face of strength for others living with the disease. But behind the workouts, the travel, and the public optimism is a more complex truth—one that doesn’t always fit into a ...

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School Dan - I do What I Can, When I Can, While I Can

Dan KendelDan has been a teacher for over 20 years, a school spirit leader, a cyclist, and a quiet force in his Florida community. His energy is infectious. His optimism is constant. But behind the vibrant classroom persona is a ma...

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Teresa, Jax Bourbon Social: The Power Behind the Pour and MS

Teresa Eichner - Jax Bourbon Social Teresa Eichner is more than the co-founder of Jax Bourbon Social—she’s the relentless force behind one of Jacksonville’s most impactful fundraising events ...

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One Rider, One Team, One Million Dollars — Curtis’s Story

Curtis in polka dot jersey Curtis was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in his twenties. What began as fear quickly turned into action. A chance connection to a support group sparked the creation o...

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S3_E15: At 17, Emma Thought Her Life Was Over

Emma ArchulettaEmma Archuletta, from Utah, was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2019 at just 17 years old. One day, she was preparing for high school graduation. The next, she was sleeping 20 hours a day, vomiting without explanation, ...

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The Art of Becoming — Hannah Garrison’s Story

Hannah Garrison Ha...

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W.T.F., I Have MS? — Chris Brown’s Story

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Allie Schmidl Content Warning: This episode contains discussion of childhood trauma, depression, and suicidal ideati...

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Susie Wyss - The Other Side of MS

Before MS, Susie Wyss’s body was her job — a fitness instructor, powered by movement and strength. Then one morning, everything stopped. She woke up unable to walk. What followed was a long, painful journey through misdiagnosis, grief, and a complete redefinition ...

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Will Anthony

Will Anthony Talk MS - A Podcast about Perseverance and Positivity

Before MS, Will Anthony built a life behind the chair — salon owner, jingle writer, entrepreneur. But MS didn’t just take his livelihood; it tes...

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Troy Mitchell

Troy Mitchell: A Soldier's Story - From Combat to MS with Troy Mitchell

Troy Mitchell spent 22 years as a U.S. Marine Corps officer—leading combat units, earning a doctorate, teaching graduate school, and chasing the next f...

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Dr. Deanna Greer

Most people wouldn’t expect a veterinarian to be deeply involved in the MS community—but that’s exac...

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What if suffering isn’t a punishment… but a lesson for those who see it?

In this powerful episode of The Other Side of MS, Cori — a mother, advocate, and MS warrior — opens up about the grief, faith, anger, ...

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April 14, 2025 35 mins
What if the strongest thing about you… is the part no one sees?

In this episode, we sit down with Zohra — a Korean and Algerian, first-generation American woman living with MS — to talk about the truth that doesn’t fit in a brochure.

This isn’t a highlight reel. It’s what it feels like to be praised for your strength while silently drowning in exhaustion. It’s the fear that if you open up, they’ll just call it complaining. It’s wha...

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Diagnosed with MS on her 10th wedding anniversary, Pam Grimes has spent the last three decades not just living with the disease—but showing up anyway. From raising three young kids while adapting to life in a wheelchair, to turning her entire neighborhood into a grassroots fundraising walk, Pam’s story is one of quiet resilience, fierce love, and unwavering purpose.

She doesn’t call herself a hero. But after listening to this conve...

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Becca’s Unfiltered Journey with MS

What happens when your body betrays you—but you still show up like nothing’s wrong? In this unforgettable episode of The Other Side of MS, host Casey Murphy sits down with Becca, a Nashville nonprofit leader, yoga-lover, and corporate change maker who’s lived the invisible chaos of MS for the past two years.

But this isn’t your averag...

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Beyond Diagnosis: The Unfiltered Journey of Amber

A masterclass in storytelling and emotional depth, this episode of The Other Side of MS featuring Amber is a raw, unfiltered look at the realities of living with multiple sclerosis. Host Casey Murphy expertly guides the conversation, creating an environment where Amber shares her truth in a way that is both deeply personal and universally relatable.

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