Multiple Sclerosis

That's right, it's the Grand Finale of My Immune System Hates Me! Tune in to hear updates on Chelsey, her mom, and why it's time to put the show to an end.

At the age of 16, Dani was a promising young athlete with goals of pursuing a sports career, but her life took an unexpected turn when she was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis. Like so many warriors, she turned her hardships into life lessons and has helped spread joy and movement around the world. Now, though the pendulum is always swinging, she’s back to being her athletic self and is an incredible advocate for the whole community.

Antoinette’s RA started as a small sensation in her thumb, and before she knew it, she was in a wheelchair. Today, she’s back on her feet, sometimes even in heels, and she’s spreading motivation and inspiration wherever she goes.

Jen was diagnosed with Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis when she was only a year old. As a kid, she was in and out of doctors offices every week, on heavy medications, and even in casts at some points. Today, she’s learned from her experiences and is eager to share her story and advice to those who need to hear it.

Terry has been battling a rare form of cancer for the last decade, and when I say battling, I’m not exaggerating. Both the cancer and his treatments have wreaked havoc on his body, but Terry isn’t letting that stop him from leading an extraordinary life.

Chelsey updates you on how she's been doing and then answers listener questions.

When Ashley Bernardi was at her lowest with Lyme Disease and Postpartum Depression, she knew she had some work to do. The trauma she had been carrying since childhood began to boil over and she had no choice but to learn how to give herself permission to feel, and begin to heal.

When Chris’s foot started acting weird, he casually mentioned it at his next doctors appointment. The doctor quickly instructed him to do further testing, which led him to being diagnosed with Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease. After processing his diagnosis, he wasted no time learning more and is currently participating in a clinical trial in order to help others with this disease.

What started out as dizziness soon turned into erratic behavior, memory loss, and many other symptoms that looked like bipolar, schizophrenia, and dementia. What Elly really had was Autoimmune Encephalitis, an autoimmune disease that attacks your brain.

Colleen was born with a limb difference so when she was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis, she knew it would complicate things. Luckily, her positive attitude and adaptability has led her to finding a Colleen Way of doing things, and now she’s able to educate and inspire others.