EF: Pedaling forward for a world free of MS
A Couple Takes on MS
by Jennifer Digmann
3w ago
Evolution Fitness is putting its own spin on the term “Bike MS.” The Mt. Pleasant-based gym is hosting its annual Evolution Fitness Bike-a-Thon for MS from 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday, March 9, to raise money for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. This really is a big deal for Dan and me. Organizers of this independent event contacted us last year to attend after they were well on their way to having everything planned. It was very humbling and overwhelming when we went to the gym for the event. There was a huge group of people on stationary bikes who already had put in several shifts peddlin ..read more
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Accicent that stole my sight helps me see beyond MS
A Couple Takes on MS
by Dan Digmann
1M ago
“Let that sink in; I wasn’t even a year old, and I lost all the vision in my right eye.” I imagine it was a totally traumatic event for my family when the accident that took my sight happened, but I didn’t know any better. Even at 4 years old, I saw a world of opportunities despite having no vision in my right eye. Click the pic of little Danny to access my MS Focus article. I was 11 months old. But as I got older, I started realizing how much that incident helped me to not dwell on things I’ve lost but instead show gratitude and appreciate everything I have. Yes, this has been key to helping ..read more
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Proposed aquatic center breaks down barriers for people with disabilities
A Couple Takes on MS
by Jennifer Digmann
1M ago
I have the best memories of growing up and playing at Brooke and Heidi’s house. They are sisters who grew up in the same Swartz Creek neighborhood as me, and there was nothing better than walking down our street to go visit them, especially on a warm summer day. The fact that their family had a pool was a bonus to an already great friendship. Those warm summer swims remind me of how much I enjoyed being in the water.  But then Multiple Sclerosis happened to me 26+ years ago, and unfortunately, it progressed to the point that I no longer can walk.  Walk on land, I should say. One of t ..read more
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7 Questions with A Couple featuring Jenn Powell
A Couple Takes on MS
by Dan Digmann
2M ago
MS advocate, author, Multiple Sclerosis Podcast host Welcome to “7 Questions with A Couple,” a series that includes quick conversations with a variety of experts and influencers from throughout the Multiple Sclerosis community. We are humbled to share with you our conversation with Jenn Powell. She has captivated and inspired us with her words, patient perspectives and actions as a leading voice throughout the MS community. Jenn is the BioNews brand marketing manager and is driven to elevate the needs of those in the rare disease communities. She lives in Southern California where she enjoys ..read more
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Inclusion vs. Exclusion: Seeing it from all sides
A Couple Takes on MS
by Jennifer Digmann
2M ago
“… how can I encourage inclusion if I am content with sitting silently on the sidelines. Ending exclusion starts with asking a simple question: ‘What about me?’” – Jennifer Digmann I’ve been thinking a lot about inclusion lately. Or, if I’m to be totally honest: I don’t enjoy feeling like I am being excluded just because I use power wheelchair. This isn’t to say that my friends HAVE to invite me to everything. I just don’t want to get comfortable with being consciously or subconsciously overlooked.   I am excited to share with you a recent essay I wrote that was posted online at multiple ..read more
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Inclusive retail: Target sees me and my disability
A Couple Takes on MS
by Jennifer Digmann
3M ago
Without knowing me, Target sees me. Me, and the estimated 3.3 million people in the United States who have a disability and need to use a wheelchair. Dan and I were on a recent shopping trip to this iconic mega-merchandise retailer because we needed an extra stand of lights for our Christmas tree. As I rolled down the aisle in my power wheelchair, an item on a strategically positioned holiday kiosk literally stopped me in my tracks. “Dan!” I shouted. “Come here! We HAVE to buy this! We have to!” There on the shelf, right at my eye level, was a stuffed Santa Claus who uses a wheelchair. I ..read more
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See how I’m literally socking it to MS fashion
A Couple Takes on MS
by Jennifer Digmann
4M ago
Tuesday, November 14, 2023, marks my 26th anniversary of the day I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis.  Yes, it has been 26 years – well over half of my life. I no longer shy away from kicking back and letting the world see my TED hose or compression socks. Over these last 2+ decades, I’ve learned a lot about living with this chronic illness. I have developed strategies to better navigate my day-to-day existence. Strategies to help me manage my energy level or how to handle my pesky neurogenic bladder.  I’ve also accepted the fact that the disease has impacted some of my clot ..read more
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See how we rank in FeedSpot’s 40 Best MS Podcasts
A Couple Takes on MS
by Jennifer Digmann
4M ago
I’m thinking Dan and I must be doing something right! Our living room transforms into a recording studio every other week to record our podcast, A Couple Takes on MS. Our podcast, A Couple Takes on MS, is included in FeedSpot’s recent ranking of the 40 Best Multiple Sclerosis Podcasts. FeedSpot ranks podcasts based on: 1. Expertise and Credibility 2. Content Quality and Relevance 3. Longevity and Consistency 4. Audience Engagement It is such an honor to be included among so many incredible podcasts such as RealTalk MS, MS Living Well, Thriving Over Surviving, The MSing Link, FUMS, The MS GYM a ..read more
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Unlocking secrets of MS mastery: My 5 key strategies
A Couple Takes on MS
by Dan Digmann
5M ago
I have realized that many of my MS-related essays actually apply to life in general. Think of them more like TV show crossovers. Click image to read my essay “My 5 ways to figuratively master your MS.” This is especially true with my recent essay of exclusive content for MS Focus magazine “My 5 ways to figuratively master your MS.” In this article, I reflect on my recent return to graduate school to pursue my MA in Leadership at Wartburg College and how earning my first Master’s degree at Central Michigan University actually taught me to better manage my MS and, well, life itself. As I wrote i ..read more
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Thanks, Miggy – Revisiting Cabrera’s greatness in this final weekend
A Couple Takes on MS
by Dan Digmann
6M ago
The baseball world and, more specifically, fans of the Detroit Tigers are witnessing the end of an era this weekend. Legendary Tiger and all-but-destined future Major League Baseball Hall of Famer Miguel Cabrera will conclude his storied 21-year career, including 16 seasons with the Tigers. Jennifer and I feel blessed that we closely followed his amazing time with the Tigers. We even watched him play in two games, saw him up close and personal during pre-game batting practice, and even got to sit in his triple crown throne at Comerica Park. In honor of “Miggy Celebration Weekend” and for every ..read more
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