MS Michigan Man 64

Episode 101 Celebrating First 100 and Announcing Partnership with Hail Media Group! Part 2

Hey everyone, welcome to MS Michigan Man 64. I’m Brian Wallace, and today we hit a major milestone — Episode 100! In this special 2 Part episode, we’re looking back at the incredible MS warriors who’ve joined us along the way, sharing updates on their journeys, and giving thanks to guests who have helped make this show what it is. To all the subscribers, listeners, and supporters — thank you for riding with me. Your encouragement fuels this mission to bring awareness, connection, and real talk about life with MS. And hang in till the end — I’ve got a BIG surprise. I’ll be sharing exciting news about the future of MS Michigan Man 64 in a major announcement you won’t want to miss. “Hail! Hail! to Michigan!” Get ready for my move to Hail Media Group and SUBSCRIME NOW!! https://youtube.com/@hailmediagroup?si=rtvypEv7ziJHRM40 Follow on TikTok @msmichiganman64 Instagram @msmichiganman64 Facebook @Brian Wallace Brunswick Ohio

Episode 100 Celebrating First 100 and Announcing Partnership with Hail Media Group! Part 1

Hey everyone, welcome to MS Michigan Man 64. I’m Brian Wallace, and today we hit a major milestone — Episode 100! In this special episode, we’re looking back at the incredible MS warriors who’ve joined us along the way, sharing updates on their journeys, and giving thanks to guests who have helped make this show what it is. To all the subscribers, listeners, and supporters — thank you for riding with me. Your encouragement fuels this mission to bring awareness, connection, and real talk about life with MS. And hang in till the end — I’ve got a BIG surprise. I’ll be sharing exciting news about the future of MS Michigan Man 64 in a major announcement you won’t want to miss. “Hail! Hail! to Michigan!” Get ready for my move to Hail Media Group and SUBSCRIME NOW!! https://youtube.com/@hailmediagroup?si=rtvypEv7ziJHRM40 Follow on TikTok @msmichiganman64 Instagram @msmichiganman64 Facebook @Brian Wallace Brunswick Ohio

Episode 99 Interview with Jonathan (MS WARRIOR)

Hey everyone, welcome to MS Michigan Man 64. I'm Brian Wallace, and this is where we get real about living with multiple sclerosis—no medical jargon you can't understand, just honest conversations between people who get it. Today I’m catching up with Jonathan, MS warrior and mental health professional, first featured in Episode 29. Diagnosed in 2022, Jonathan is the Director of Inpatient Operations in Massachusetts, and this time he’s back to talk about the emotional toll of chronic illness. We dive into the mental health journey that comes with MS—how it’s a snowflake disease physically, but the emotional impact often follows a familiar path. Jonathan shares what it’s like going from medical expert to patient, learning to walk in shoes he once only described. We talk about the lack of mental health support at diagnosis, the need for systems that help people carry the weight of life-changing news, and how wrong it is to deliver that news over the phone. Technology may be advancing, but bedside manner is slipping—and that disconnect hits hard. We also explore how to balance social life, med management, and the acceptance of bad days. Because support systems matter. You can find me on TikTok and Instagram @msmichiganman64. Follow on Facebook @Brian Wallace Brunswick, Ohio. You can find Jonathan on TikTok @ms.mursenary.solja. Let’s dive in.

Episode 98 Interview with Mahmoud (MS WARRIOR)

Hey everyone, welcome to MS Michigan Man 64. I'm Brian Wallace, and this is where we get real about living with multiple sclerosis - no medical jargon you can't understand, just honest conversations between people who get it. Today I'm talking with Mamoud, diagnosed with MS in 2021. He traveled to California in 2021 and got diagnosed with COVID-19, then experienced vision loss. He saw an optometrist who discovered he developed color blindness. She looked at his optic nerve, found it very swollen, and sent him for an MRI same day. Two hours later, she called - 32 brain lesions showing signs of MS. Same day he was taken for a spinal tap. In one day, his life changed. He had multiple sclerosis. Mamoud speaks about starting Ocrevus and how he hasn't had any new lesions since. He talks about his experience with DMTs and reactions to treatment. We talk about connections on TikTok and the chronic illness community, the importance of support systems within your MS community. We also dive into how MS affects your mental health, and Mamoud shares his own personal experiences. You can find me on TikTok and Instagram @msmichiganman64 and follow on Facebook @Brian Wallace Brunswick, Ohio https://firstdescents.org/ https://share.google/yuhUbBY9tEM64RyY5 https://share.google/PQVh8trcbwydWPZod Let's dive in.

Episode 97 Interview with Dan (MS WARRIOR)

Hey everyone, welcome to MS Michigan Man 64. I'm Brian Wallace, and this is where we get real about living with multiple sclerosis - no medical jargon you can't understand, just honest conversations between people who get it. Today, I'm talking to an MSer from Texas, Dan, that was diagnosed with his MS in 2022. Dan started having issues with his walking and having pain that he thought was a pinched nerve. Dan's wife encouraged him to see a neurologist asap and when he went to the neuro tests were immediately ordered and Dan was told he had MS. Dan talks about how he had no idea what MS was and how he didn't even hear anything after those words but thankfully his wife was with him listen to Dan's diagnosis too. Dan and I discuss the mental shock of being diagnosed with MS and how he had to begin to learn his new life and the mental struggles that come with it. Dan and I talk about how we met on TikTok and how he learned so much about his MS from talking to other warriors on TikTok LIVES. Dan shares the incredible devastation he is dealing with right now as his beautiful wife and childhood sweetheart passed away two months ago after a six year battle with lupus and suffered from kidney failure and multiple other issues taking her life. Dan is absolutely an amazing warrior with how he id using his wife as motivation to keep fighting this fight! Dan, thank you for sharing your journey with me and trying to help people understand and keep fighting no matter what happens in life! Knowledge is power and ignorance is a choice! FUMS! Follow on TikTok @msmichiganman64, Instagram @msmichiganman64 and Facebook @Brian Wallace Brunswick Ohio