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A Couple Takes on MSEpisode 94: Taking on Sarah Locke & Locke’s PromiseIn this episode of A Couple Takes on MS, we’re honored to welcome Sarah Locke, founder of Locke’s Promise, a New Hampshire–based nonprofit born from her own lived experience with Multiple Sclerosis.
Sarah shares how Locke’s Promise came to life, from the six-week paperwork marathon it took to get started to the community momentum that followed.
Through events like Climb the Peak, Rides & Wranglers for MS, and other grassroots efforts, the organization has raised more than $100,000 over four years and, in 2025 alone, has already donated over $42,000 to directly support six individuals living w...
2026-01-2759 minA Couple Takes on MSEpisode 93 – Taking on ‘Patches’ and Bike MSWhat does it look like to keep showing up year after year and mile after mile for the people you love and the cause you believe in?
In this episode of A Couple Takes on MS Podcast, we’re joined by Doug Binkley, known throughout the Bike MS community as “Patches” for his ever-growing collection of event patches earned nationwide.
His connection to MS is deeply personal. Patches rides in honor of his wife, Diane, who was diagnosed with MS at 26 years old, and his mother, who also lived with the disease.
Patches has co...
2026-01-1337 minA Couple Takes on MSEpisode 92 — Taking on moving forward by looking backAs we closed out 2025, we found ourselves reflecting on what it really means to keep showing up while living with Multiple Sclerosis and how, sometimes, the best way to move forward is to look back.
In this episode of A Couple Takes on MS Podcast, we talk honestly about the opportunities, challenges, adaptations and lessons that shaped our year.
We explore how living with MS has taught us to think a few steps ahead, adjust expectations, and stay engaged in the life we want to live, even when it doesn’t look the way we or...
2025-12-3036 minA Couple Takes on MSEpisode 91 – Taking on caregiver self-care with Susanne WhiteCaregiving is an act of love, but it can also be exhausting, overwhelming, and emotionally heavy.
That’s why self-care for caregivers isn’t selfish. It’s essential.
In this episode of A Couple Takes on MS, we’re joined by Susanne White, a best-selling author and passionate voice in the caregiver advocacy community. Susanne shares how stepping into a caregiving role for her parents changed her life and ultimately led her to dedicate her work to supporting caregivers everywhere.
Together, we talk honestly about the realities caregivers face, including:
What caregiver burnout...
2025-12-1641 minA Couple Takes on MSEpisode 90 – A Couple takes on the fashion show runwayAdaptive fashion matters. It’s about dignity, confidence, creativity, and ensuring people with MS feel seen and supported.
In this episode, we share our experiences as runway models at the 2nd Annual MS Focus on Fashion event in Fort Lauderdale, hosted by the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation. We take you behind the scenes of a memorable weekend that went from accessible travel challenges to celebrating adaptive style.
We get real about the realities of traveling with mobility devices, including navigating airports, finding accessible transportation, and the extra planning that goes into every trip. We also highlight th...
2025-12-0329 minA Couple Takes on MSEpisode 89 – Taking on exercise & MS with Professor Rob MotlIn this episode, we’re honored to welcome Professor Robert Motl, a leading researcher whose work has revolutionized the understanding of how exercise and physical activity help manage Multiple Sclerosis.
As a professor at the University of Illinois Chicago, Rob (as he prefers to be called) has dedicated his career to studying how movement, fitness and behavior change can improve mobility, cognition, fatigue, and overall quality of life for people living with MS.
He’s published hundreds of studies and is recognized worldwide as one of the leading voices in the neuroscience of exercise and MS.
2025-11-0638 minA Couple Takes on MSEpisode 88 – Taking on Allié McGuire & Because I CanWhen Allié McGuire was 41 years old and learned the reason behind years of unexplained symptoms was Multiple Sclerosis, that moment didn’t silence her.
It sparked a mission.
Today, Allié uses storytelling to elevate voices and causes that often go unseen. She is an award-winning speaker, media producer, and co-founder of AwareNow Media, which is home to AwareNow Magazine – a global platform that reaches more than 8 million readers each month with stories that create awareness and inspire action.
In this episode, we chat with Allié about how MS changed the way she sees the wor...
2025-10-2643 minA Couple Takes on MSEpisode 87 – Taking on taste, Tigers & 20 years of teamworkIt’s been a busy (and meaningful) stretch for us these past few weeks!
In this episode, we take you behind the scenes of our latest adventures across Michigan — from savoring local flavors at the Taste of Generosity event in Royal Oak to celebrating our 20th wedding anniversary (20 years!) at a Detroit Tigers game, complete with accessibility wins at Comerica Park.
But our travels didn’t stop there.
We also traveled to Lansing for MS State Action Day, where we met with lawmakers to advocate for solutions to medical debt, a critical issue for ma...
2025-09-2737 min
A Couple Takes on MSEpisode 86 – Taking on Ardra Shephard and her influential memoir Fall-osophyIn the epic episode, we welcome legendary blogger, podcaster and fashion icon Ardra Shephard. In our conversation, we celebrate her trailblazing work in the MS and disability communities and get an inside look into her highly anticipated memoir, “Fallosophy: My Trip through Life with MS,” released in March 2025.
Ardea shares her journey with writing, how MS has affected her identity, and the importance of honesty and humor in her storytelling. She also discusses her award-winning blog and podcast, "Tripping on Air," and touches on the growth of adaptive fashion and the vital role of community and support for...
2025-09-0442 minA Couple Takes on MSEpisode 85 – Taking on taking on too much with MSWhen you are living with Multiple Sclerosis, how do you know when you need to take on fewer activities? To take a break. To say, “Not today.”
To give yourself permission and just stop.
In this episode, we reflect on these thoughts after a busy month filled with activities—everything from family visiting for a week to undergoing several MS treatments; making a trip back to Iowa to see more family; being interviewed by several media outlets; and attending several baseball games, concerts, and church committee meetings.
All that, on top of Dan working...
2025-08-2137 min