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For people diagnosed with a rare, autoimmune condition like myasthenia gravis (MG) or chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP), life can change in the blink of an eye. But these conditions affect everyone differently, and each person has a story to tell. Welcome to “Untold Stories: L
7 Oct 2026 · 26 min
Allison Foss was diagnosed with MG at just five years old. Join Martine Hackett as Allison looks back on a lifetime with MG and the remarkable changes she’s witnessed along the way, from a growing understanding of MuSK-positive MG to advances in treatment and care that continue to shape the road forward for people living with MG today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S7 · 23 Sep 2026 · 1 min
Martine Hackett returns with a new season of Untold Stories: Life with a Severe Autoimmune Condition. This season, we’re exploring what comes after diagnosis through stories of hope, progress, and connection. From advances in research and treatment to advocacy, community, and finding new possibilities, hear how people across the rare disease community are finding their own road forward. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S6 · E6 · 6 Aug 2026 · 27 min
Catherine, who is living with IgA nephropathy (IgAN), and Carly, a speech-language pathologist whose CIDP once left her paralyzed and dependent on a ventilator, share their experiences participating in clinical trials and the difficult decisions that came before saying yes. Join Martine Hackett as she explores how patients navigate uncertainty, weigh treatment decisions, and find hope in the possibility of helping both themselves and future generations of people living with rare diseases. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S6 · E5 · 15 Jul 2026 · 28 min
Holly shares her story of being diagnosed with myositis at just 19 years old and transforming the challenges of a rare autoimmune disease into a lifelong commitment to advocacy and community. Join Martine Hackett as she explores how connection, resilience, and shared experiences can help people move forward after diagnosis. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S6 · E4 · 1 Jul 2026 · 27 min
Amanda shares how a CIDP diagnosis changed nearly every aspect of her life, ultimately leading her to become a powerful advocate for the rare disease community. Join Martine Hackett as she explores the emotional impact of diagnosis, the power of connection, and how Amanda turned her experience into advocacy to help others feel seen, supported, and less alone. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S6 · E3 · 17 Jun 2026 · 24 min
Alicia, an artist and musician living with seronegative MG, shares her story of persistence, self-advocacy, and finding the right support system. Join Martine Hackett as she explores how connection and shared experiences can help people navigate even the most uncertain journeys. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S6 · E2 · 2 Jun 2026 · 28 min
Mel is a dancer living with CIDP. Lindsay is a writer living with dermatomyositis. In this episode, Martine Hackett explores how similar the emotional journey can feel as two people living with different rare diseases navigate uncertainty, self-advocacy, and the challenge of rebuilding their lives. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S6 · E1 · 20 May 2026 · 29 min
In the season premiere, J’Sean shares what it’s like to live with MG with ocular symptoms. Join Martine Hackett as she explores the real impact of ocular symptoms–– and how understanding that impact can help you be heard and find the right support. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S6 · 13 May 2026 · 2 min
Martine Hackett returns with a new season of Untold Stories: Life with a Severe Autoimmune Condition. The best stories unite us, empower us, and help us push forward—against all odds. This season, we’re growing our community, and welcoming voices from myositis and IgAN to the fold. We are stronger, together. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S5 · E5 · 24 Dec 2025 · 30 min
After a sudden change in mobility, Brandon Cutrell found himself on an unexpected path toward a CIDP diagnosis. That journey led him to build a remarkable partnership with his neurologist, Dr. Sujata Thawani. In this special episode, Brandon and Dr. Thawani share how trust, advocacy, and shared decision-making make the doctor-patient relationship central to navigating a chronic illness. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S5 · E4 · 10 Dec 2025 · 25 min
When Sandy was diagnosed with MG at age 60, she was forced to retire early, leaving behind the job she loved and facing her golden years with unanticipated hurdles. Now 15 years later, Sandy spends her days organizing her local support group, enjoying lunches with her friends, and attending her grandson's sporting events. MG may have thrown a wrench in her retirement plans, but it can’t slow her down for long. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S5 · E3 · 26 Nov 2025 · 27 min
As Britt prepared to give birth to her first child, an unexpected CIDP diagnosis changed everything. Just like that, motherhood looked incredibly different than she had imagined. Hear how Britt learned to walk with her son, fought to regain her strength, and eventually became grateful for all she went through. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S5 · E2 · 12 Nov 2025 · 29 min
After closing her beloved yoga studio and losing her mother, Tanya Chiu was faced with a new challenge–she was diagnosed with myasthenia gravis. Her story is one of resilience, reclaiming purpose and rediscovering joy when life takes an unexpected turn. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S5 · E1 · 29 Oct 2025 · 28 min
Trent was a new father when his life changed overnight, losing the ability to walk, speak or even lift a phone. He spent years in a wheelchair before finding his way back through sport and self-advocacy. Join Martine as Trent shares how he went from paralysis to paratriathlete. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S5 · 22 Oct 2025 · 2 min
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S4 · E6 · 1 Oct 2025 · 27 min
Lea was just 12 when her symptoms began, but six years passed before doctors finally gave her an MG diagnosis. In that time, she lost the ability to walk, speak, and swallow, yet never lost her determination to live fully. Join Martine as Lea shares her journey from Germany and how the fight to find a diagnosis crosses every border. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S4 · E5 · 17 Sep 2025 · 29 min
Corbin is an engineer who faced a dual diagnosis with a 1.8% survival rate as a problem to solve. He didn’t see despair with that number - he saw a possibility. The possibility that, if he was able to keep living, doctors would find a way to increase that number significantly. He did, and today he’s doing well. Crucial to his determination was the CIDP community, which welcomed him with open arms. Corbin shares how he found his community and his jump from advocating for himself to advocating for a movement. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S4 · E4 · 3 Sep 2025 · 30 min
Leah is a Mexican American who experienced symptoms from slurring her words and choking on food with multiple doctors struggling to see the full picture. In this episode, hear how an MG crisis helped Leah uncover a diagnosis and how she turned that experience into action, building a space for others who may not feel seen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S4 · E3 · 20 Aug 2025 · 31 min
Jamilah went from daily dance rehearsals to struggling to move through her own home, while her symptoms were continuously dismissed. In this episode, hear how finally getting a diagnosis changed everything: from relearning her body and rebuilding relationships to finding connection again in a whole new way of life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S4 · E2 · 6 Aug 2025 · 32 min
Justin is a husband, entrepreneur, and full-time caregiver to his wife, Shawna–– our very first podcast guest. In this episode, Justin talks about what it’s really like to care for someone you love. From juggling nonstop doctor visits to being the go-to advocate in every medical setting, Justin shares how he stays grounded, what keeps him going, and why self-care is survival. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S4 · E1 · 23 Jul 2025 · 31 min
Jasmine is a career coach, wife, and mother who is newly diagnosed with CIDP but no stranger to fighting for her health. After years of navigating lupus and rheumatoid arthritis, Jasmine learned how to push back, speak up, and keep going. Join Martine for the season 4 premiere as Jasmine shares what it’s like to face a new diagnosis mid-journey, and why she refuses to stay silent. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S4 · 16 Jul 2025 · 2 min
Martine Hackett returns with a new season of Untold Stories: Life with a Severe Autoimmune Condition. The best stories unite us, empower us, and help us push forward against all odds. This season, we hear from people living with myasthenia gravis (MG) and chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) as they reclaim their identities, fight for care, and find strength in both community and themselves. Join us starting July 23rd. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S3 · E7 · 23 Oct 2024 · 34 min
For this special season three finale, Martine is joined by Kathy Perez, Head of Global Patient Advocacy at argenx. They reflect on some of the most impactful and moving moments from guests this season. Kathy asks Martine about her favorite learnings and takeaways as host of the show. While life with autoimmune conditions like MG or CIDP includes a wide range of emotions, Kathy and Martine dig into perhaps the strongest of them all: hope. Whether managing frustrations or juggling the physical changes and pain, hope is what continues to shine through as a beacon for perseverance. Together,…
S3 · E6 · 2 Oct 2024 · 22 min
In 2007, Tony’s MG journey began with severe double vision, quickly leading to several episodes of pneumonia. He was in and out of the hospital and rehab facilities for many years, only reaching his MG diagnosis in 2014. Through it all, he was supported by his wife and tireless caregiver, Catherine, documenting every step along the way. From the start, Tony remained determined to regain his strength and to raise awareness for MG. His curiosity and drive led him to become a voice for the MG community across Canada. Though his life changed drastically, Tony embraced the grieving process for…
S3 · E5 · 18 Sep 2024 · 32 min
Craig’s CIDP journey began in college when growing symptoms and fatigue halted his running career and confined him to a cane, then a wheelchair. But from the very beginning, Craig remained positive and focused on finding answers. Having seen some videos about CIDP, he worked with his doctor to determine his official diagnosis. Craig’s curiosity and hunger for problem-solving inspired him to explore holistic approaches to supporting his overall health. Now Craig uses his experiences and creativity to pay it forward and connect with others through his own YouTube channel. Though his life took…
S3 · E4 · 4 Sep 2024 · 25 min
Beyond the unpredictable symptoms, Dana’s CIDP journey included misdiagnosis after misdiagnosis and many lessons in insurance coverage. All of which made frustration a frequent feeling. There are many challenges–beyond the fatigue, muscle tingling, and weakness–associated with CIDP. Dana shares her story of living with CIDP, starting with muscle numbness on a camping trip, followed by years of appointments with multiple specialists and navigating insurance hurdles. Learning from her own CIDP journey, today, Dana uses her experiences to inspire, help, and connect with others in the CIDP and…
S3 · E3 · 7 Aug 2024 · 35 min
Tasha has always faced life’s challenges head-on. Diagnosed with MG at the young age of 6, she quickly learned the importance of self-confidence. At 29, an MG crisis pushed her to manage her health from a new perspective. From her hospital bed, she created a nonprofit aimed not just at sharing her story but also at empowering and inspiring others within the MG community. Despite numerous setbacks, Tasha tapped into a deep well of strength, showcasing the transformative power of believing in oneself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S1 · E3 · 26 Jun 2024 · 1 min
We’re taking a quick break in the season and will be back soon with new episodes! In the meantime, if you haven’t done so already, don’t forget to check out some of the episodes from seasons one and two of Untold Stories . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S3 · E2 · 12 Jun 2024 · 37 min
Julie is no stranger to adversity. Diagnosed with CIDP at the age of 28, in the midst of motherhood and a full-time job as a special education teacher, Julie quickly found herself balancing it all while managing the debilitating symptoms of her condition. As she started to find a sense of normalcy, life threw her another curveball: her husband was diagnosed with cancer and would now need Julie to care for him. Despite these challenges, Juile was unwilling to give up. She shifted gears, found strength within herself that she never believed possible, and turned her situation into an inspiring…
S3 · E1 · 29 May 2024 · 39 min
Morgan found herself grappling with many feelings of loneliness and self-doubt on top of the overwhelming physical symptoms of her MG. Diagnosed in her mid-twenties, it felt like everything Morgan had built in her life might be taken away by the changes that came with her condition. Just when it seemed all hope was lost, Morgan found the strength to reconnect with herself and others. By tapping into her creativity and love for storytelling, she created an outlet that changed her life and the lives of many others facing MG. Morgan shares her story and how the experience lifted her up at a…
For people diagnosed with a rare, autoimmune condition like myasthenia gravis (MG) or chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP), life can change in the blink of an eye. But these conditions affect everyone differently, and each person has a story to tell. Welcome to “Untold Stories: L
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