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MS Living Well: Key Info from Multiple Sclerosis ExpertsAuthor: Barry Singer, MD
Barry Singer, MD, Director of The MS Center for Innovations in Care at Missouri Baptist Medical Center, interviews global expert guests about the latest treatments, innovations and tips for people living with multiple sclerosis. Language: en Genres: Health & Fitness, Medicine Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Resilience: Finding a Way Forward with MS
Episode 8
Tuesday, 10 November, 2026
For country music singer Julie Roberts, resilience has been a lifelong journey. Growing up in a home marked by domestic violence, music became a source of comfort and escape. Her determination eventually led to a recording contract with Mercury Records and a successful country music career. But in 2005, at the height of her success, Julie experienced frightening neurological symptoms during a live performance and was subsequently diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. Fearful of losing everything she had worked so hard to achieve, she kept her diagnosis secret. Julie shares how unexpected setbacks, personal loss, and difficult decisions ultimately transformed her approach to MS, her music, and her life. Author and patient advocate Matt Cavallo was just 28 when a severe MS attack left him unable to walk and facing an uncertain future. Haunted by memories of an aunt with advanced MS, Matt struggled with depression and fears about his health, marriage, and career. An unexpected gift from his wife would help change his outlook and eventually inspire his memoir The Dog Story. Matt reflects on the challenges of rebuilding his life, navigating career changes, and raising a family while living with MS. Together, Julie and Matt share two deeply personal journeys that reveal how resilience can emerge in unexpected ways—and why an MS diagnosis doesn't have to define your future. Barry Singer MD, Director of The MS Center for Innovations in Care, interviews: Julie Roberts, acclaimed country music singer, songwriter, and MS advocate, known for her hit single "Break Down Here," gold-certified debut album, and memoir Beauty in the Breakdown. Founder of Ain't Scared Records. Matt Cavallo MPH, author, healthcare professional, and MS patient advocate. Author of The Dog Story, a memoir about his journey with multiple sclerosis.
