MSwired.podcast

I am a Physician Assistant working in Lifestyle Medicine and Multiple Sclerosis research. I also have MS, so I offer a rare and valuable dual perspective that can deeply resonate with both patients who have MS, as well as medical professionals treating MS patients. I wanted to create a safe place to discuss things related to MS and other autoimmune conditions. The views and opinions expressed on this podcast are my own and is provided for educational and informational purposes only. This is NOT intended as medical advice. Please consult your healthcare provider for further guidance.

MSwired.podcast is a education podcast hosted by Selena Buongiorno, PA-C, DipACLM, with 20 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Selena Buongiorno, PA-C, DipACLM hosts MSwired.podcast, a education show with 20 episodes published.

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  Fighting for a Cure: Advocating for Her Daughters With LGMD2C E21

  Sep 30, 202636 min

  Episode 21: September 30, 2026: In recognition of Limb Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Awareness Day, this episode of MSwired shines a light on Limb Girdle Muscular Dystrophy, the families affected by it, and the importance of awareness, advocacy, research, and seeing the person beyond the diagnosis. Selena sits down with Sheena Urdaz, PA-C, DipACLM, a fellow lifestyle medicine physician assistant, advocate, and mother of two daughters living with Limb Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2C. Sheena shares her family’s journey, what it means to live with a rare progressive disease that can often be invisible in its earlier stages, and why raising awareness and advancing research matters so deeply. This episode is about more than a diagnosis. It’s about family, hope, advocacy, and the determination to help create a better future for children living with rare disease.

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  People First, Diagnosis Second: Rethinking Healthcare with Dr. Milica of POLs E20

  Sep 10, 202636 min

  Episode 20: September 10, 2026: In this episode of MSwired Podcast, Selena sits down with Dr. Milica Dervišević, physician, scientist, entrepreneur, and founder of POLs, or Patient Opinion Leaders. They discuss why so many people living with chronic illness search endlessly for answers, the emotional impact of conflicting health information, and how we can better determine what to trust. Dr. Milica also shares why she created POLs, how it differs from traditional online communities, the role AI should play in healthcare, and what the first POLs MS pilot community is already teaching us about the power of lived experience. A conversation about putting people first, diagnosis second, and building a more personalized, people-centered future of healthcare.

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  Mindset Changes Everything: Montel Williams on MS, Stroke & Resilience E19

  Aug 18, 202654 min

  Episode 19: August 18, 2026: In this episode of MSwired Podcast, Selena sits down with Montel Williams for a powerful conversation about living with multiple sclerosis, surviving a stroke, resilience, mindset, and learning to take an active role in your health. Montel shares his perspective on navigating life with MS, recovering from a life threatening stroke, and how these experiences have shaped the way he approaches adversity. He opens up about the importance of mindset, focusing on what you can control, and continuing to move forward even when life takes an unexpected turn. We also dive into chronic pain, medical cannabis, advocacy, and the importance of educating yourself and becoming an active participant in your own care. This conversation is about more than a diagnosis. It’s about resilience, perspective, and refusing to let your circumstances define what comes next. Follow MSwired Podcast for more conversations about multiple sclerosis, chronic illness, health, advocacy, and living beyond a diagnosis.

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  How Your Story Is Shaping MS Research with Dr. Robert Fox of NARCOMS E18

  Aug 5, 202631 min

  Episode 18: August 5, 2026: Did you know that your experience living with multiple sclerosis can help shape the future of MS research? In this episode of MSwired, Selena sits down with Dr. Robert Fox, Managing Director of NARCOMS (the North American Research Committee on Multiple Sclerosis Registry), to discuss one of the world's largest and longest-running MS registries. We explore what NARCOMS is, how it differs from a clinical trial, and why the experiences of people living with MS are so valuable to researchers. Dr. Fox explains how patient-reported data has helped advance our understanding of MS, from symptoms like fatigue and cognitive changes to quality of life and long-term outcomes. Whether you're newly diagnosed or have been living with MS for years, this conversation highlights how your voice can contribute to meaningful research and help improve care for future generations. In this episode, you'll learn:• What NARCOMS is and why it was created• How participating differs from joining a clinical trial• How patient experiences drive real-world MS research• Why every person living with MS has a story worth sharing• How to get involved with the NARCOMS Registry If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone in the MS community. Together, we can continue raising awareness, advancing research, and empowering those living with MS.

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  Cooking Up Resilience: Turning Up the Heat on Life's Challenges with Sunny Moody E17

  Jul 14, 20261h 1m

  Episode 17: July 14, 2026: What does it take to rise from life's hardest moments and create something extraordinary? In this episode of MSwired, Selena sits down with Sunny Moody, two time World Champion Pitmaster, entrepreneur, coach, and fire cooking expert, to talk about the resilience behind her success. Sunny opens up about living with Multiple Sclerosis, overcoming depression, losing more than 80 pounds, rebuilding her health, and discovering purpose through perseverance. We explore the power of mindset, finding strength through adversity, and how passion can help transform life's greatest challenges into new opportunities. Whether you're living with MS, navigating a chronic illness, or simply facing a difficult season, this conversation is a reminder that your diagnosis does not define your future. Join us for an inspiring conversation about resilience, hope, purpose, and the courage to keep moving forward.

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