Dawn & Daana – – two Black women sharing their musings on life, MS, and everything in between. Seasons 1-4: A curated selection of episodes can be streamed. Podcast hosted by two Black women sharing their musings on life, multiple sclerosis, and everything in between! They are often joined by noted MS specialists, medical professionals as well as influencers in and members of the MS community.
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Episode 150 | As The Layers Unravel: Disability, Bodies, and Identity (feat. Anna Sweeney, MS, RDN, CEDRD-S)
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March is MS Awareness Month. As the month ends, join us for a conversation with our sister in MS, the incredible Anna Sweeney! Anna Sweeney is a Certified Eating Disorder Registered Dietitian, Certified Intuitive Eating Specialist and owner of Whole Life Nutrition Counseling. She is an expert in the treatment of individuals struggling with eating d…
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Episode 147 | "I Am The Terror": Blackness, Disability and Visibility (feat. Kym Oliver)
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Join us for an enlightening conversation with the phenomenal Kym Oliver. Kym (half of the duo "The Triple Cripples") and Daana chat about race, intersectionality, disability, decolonization and all the things. So who is Kym Oliver? Kym is a multifaceted creative, thinker, writer, speaker and consultant, committed to envisioning an equitable future …
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Episode 146 | This is a Group Project (feat. Imani Barbarin)
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Join us as we chat with the amazing Imani Barbarin! We were so excited for this conversation, y'all! The epitome of Black Girl Magic and Disability Pride, Imani Barbarin, also known as Crutches & Spice, is one of the newest trending voices in intersectionality and representation media. Crowned the "Disability Hashtag Queen" by her fans, Imani is th…
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Episode 142 | Retrospective: Holding Space With Damian Washington
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As the Myelin & Melanin podcast draws to a close, join us for a special retrospective of moments with one of our favorite people -- Damian Washington. You'll hear clips from Episodes 43, 72 & 110. Enjoy! Find Damian on his website: damianwashington.com and on his vlog: http://youtube.com/nostressms. Check him out on Instagram @damianwashington and …
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Episode 141 | Retrospective: Dope Moments with Carlos Kareem Windham
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As the Myelin & Melanin Podcast comes to a close, we wanted to share some of our favorite moments with Carlos Kareem Windham. Carlos has been the most frequent guest on the show (appearing 13+ times over the past 4 seasons). Carlos co-hosted with Daana when we welcomed the acclaimed author Sonya Renee Taylor to the show (Episode 44). They appeared …
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Episode 140 | Retrospective: Gems from Dr. Aaron Boster, MD (Part 2)
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Join us for a retrospective of some gems that Dr. Aaron Boster, MD has shared with us over the years. We are so honored to have been gifted his time and insight on the podcast over the past four seasons. We hope you enjoy this compilation of some of our favorite Dr. B. moments. You'll hear excerpts from Episodes 73 & 135 (from Seasons 3 & 4). We en…
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Episode 139 | Retrospective: Gems from Dr. Aaron Boster, MD (Part 1)
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Join us for a retrospective of some gems that Dr. Aaron Boster, MD has shared with us over the years. We are so honored to have been gifted his time and insight on the podcast over the past four seasons. We hope you enjoy this compilation of some of our favorite Dr. B. moments. You'll hear excerpts from Episodes 17, 40 & 51 (from Seasons 1-3). We e…
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Episode 138 | Retrospective: Some of Our Favorite "Intimate" Moments
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One of the things we're most proud of is our commitment to addressing the topic of intimacy and its relationship to MS. Throughout the podcast, we've produced three intimacy series -- "That Part", "This Part" and "These Parts" (Intimacy & MS). Join us today for a retrospective of some of our favorite moments from our intimacy series. You'll hear cl…
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Episode 137 | MS, Visibility & Representation (Part 2) -- feat. Azure Antoinette
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She's been called "the Maya Angelou of the Millennial generation". Join us for Part 2 of our conversation with the poet, actress, and fellow MSer, Azure Antoinette. We talk about MS, representation, and visibility. Find Azure on Instagram @hello_azureantoinette, Twitter @AzureAntoinette, and her website: azureantoinette.com. Go check out the articl…
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Episode 136 | MS, Visibility & Representation (Part 1) -- feat. Azure Antoinette
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She's been called "the Maya Angelou of the Millennial generation". Join us for Part 1 of our conversation with the poet, actress, and fellow MSer, Azure Antoinette. We talk about MS, representation, and visibility. Find Azure on Instagram @hello_azureantoinette, Twitter @AzureAntoinette, and her website: azureantoinette.com. Go check out the articl…
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Episode 135 | These Parts: Intimacy & MS (Chapter 5) -- feat. Dr. Aaron Boster, MD
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Intimacy extends beyond romantic relationships. Today we're joined by Dr. Aaron Boster, MD, and we chat about one of the most intimate relationships an MSer will ever have -- with their MS specialist. Dr. Aaron Boster, MD is President of The Boster Center for Multiple Sclerosis (bosterms.com). He is a board-certified Neurologist specializing in Mul…
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Episode 134 | These Parts: Intimacy & MS (Chapter 4, Part 2) -- feat. Damian Washington
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Join us for Part 2 of Chapter 4 of our latest intimacy series. Intimacy is about closeness and connection -- not just human connection. The closeness we have with our pets is special-- especially when you have a chronic illness. Today we chat with Damian Washington about his dog Cooper. Find Damian on his website: damianwashington.com and on his vl…
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Episode 132 | These Parts: Intimacy & MS (Chapter 3) -- feat. Keesha (Kiki) Charles
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Spirituality and intimacy? We are joined, this week by fellow MSer, Keesha (Kiki) Charles for a discussion of spiritual intimacy. How does spirituality impact life with chronic illness, MS in particular? Find Keesha (Kiki) on Instagram @kikicharles. You can find us on the web at http://myelinandmelanin.com, and on Twitter @myelinmelanin. Consider s…
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Episode 131 | These Parts: Intimacy & MS (Chapter 2) -- feat. Becca Agauas & Courtney Townsend
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When a person is diagnosed with MS, the entire family is diagnosed with MS. In Chapter 2 of our latest intimacy series, we focus on connection and families. We are joined by two amazing MS care partners -- Becca Agauas & Courtney Townsend. Becca's mother, Faith has MS, and she shares her reflections on the importance of communication. Find Becca on…
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Episode 130 | These Parts: Intimacy & MS (Chapter 1) -- feat. Lydia Guillory & Cathy Chester
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We're embarking on another intimacy series, but it's not what you think. We know that intimacy is much more than physical or romantic, even. In this series, we focus on connection and the many different ways that intimacy is fostered #becausems. Today we're joined by Lydia Guillory and Cathy Chester. They share their very different stories about ho…
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BONUS | The Language of MS: Toxic Positivity -- Paid Partnership with Emilyn
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Join us for Part III of "The Language of MS" -- a 3 part series produced in partnership with Emilyn. Today we chat about "toxic positivity". It's not just "good vibes only" when it comes to a disease like MS. All vibes should be welcomed... Emilyn is a free MS companion app to help manage life with MS. On Emilyn you can log your symptoms, medicatio…
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BONUS | The Language of MS: Spiritual Bypass -- Paid Partnership with Emilyn
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Join us for Part II of "The Language of MS" -- a 3 part series produced in partnership with Emilyn. Has anyone ever told you that if you had more faith or prayed harder your illness would be cured? It's happened to us, and it's gross. Today we chat about something called "spiritual bypass". Download the Emilyn: My MS Companion app for Apple and And…
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Episode 125 | Body Narratives: Reflections on Diet & Wellness Culture-- feat. Anna Sweeney & Achea Redd
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We are joined by two fantastic past guests -- Anna Sweeney, MS, RD, LDN, CEDRD-S, and Achea Redd -- for a chat about body narratives and how they are shaped by wellness culture. You can find Achea's books 'Be Free. Be You.' and 'Authentic You: A Girl's Guide to Growing Up Fearless and True' on Amazon and all booksellers. You can connect with her on…
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BONUS | The Language of MS: "But You Don't Look Sick" -- Paid Partnership with Emilyn
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Join us for Part I of "The Language of MS" -- a 3 part series produced in partnership with Emilyn. Today we talk about the super problematic quasi-compliment "But you don't look sick" that many MSers have faced. Don't miss this great conversation. Emilyn is a free MS companion app to help manage life with MS. On Emilyn you can log your symptoms, me…
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Episode 122 | "MS Is Not The Total Sum of Who You Are": MS, Advocacy & Possibilities -- feat. Cathy Chester
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Join us for a conversation with the blogger, advocate and according to Damian Washington the "O-est of Gs" in the MS world -- the amazing Cathy Chester. THE Cathy Chester. Find Cathy on Instagram @thecathychester, Twitter @cathyches, and her blog at http://anempoweredspirit.com. You can find us on the web at http://myelinandmelanin.com, Facebook, I…
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Episode 120 | On a New Sense of Purpose: MS and Taking Up Space -- feat. Dr. Mitzi Joi Williams, MD
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We end our MS Awareness Month programming with one of our favorite people -- The Nerdy Neurologist, Dr. Mitzi Joi Williams, MD. We chat about changing our mindsets, finding our purposes, and taking up space You can find Dr. Williams on Instagram @thenerdyneurologist and on her website at https://joilifewellness.com/ You can find us on the web at ht…
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Episode 117 | Tell Your Own Story: Taking Up, Filling and Defining the Space -- feat. Ardra Shephard & Damian Washington
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Join us for our first episode in MS Awareness Month 2021. We are joined by two incredible members of the MS community (and our friends) -- Ardra Shephard and Damian Washington. We chat about filling, taking up, and defining the space. Find Ardra at her website trippingonair.com. Check out Damian's YouTube channel at youtube.com/nostressms.And...jus…
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Episode 116 | Chronic Illness Content Creators Taking Up Space -- feat. Jessie Ace, Lauren Freedman & April Moreno, PhD
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Join us for a conversation with Jessie Ace, Lauren Freedman & April Moreno -- 3 content creators taking up space in the chronic illness community. As podcasters, we know how to hold the space, but how do we occupy it? Jessie Ace was the host of the Disabled to Enabled Podcast which ended in December 2020 (but can still be streamed online). She curr…
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Episode 115 | The Fire's Still Burning: Continuing the Conversation -- feat. Linda Chavers, PhD, Damian Washington and Carlos Kareem Windham
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Join us for a continuation of a conversation we started in July 2020 about Black racial justice. We are joined by former guests Dr. Linda Chavers, PhD, Damian Washington, and Carlos Kareem Windham. We chat about racism, the January 2021 insurrection at the Capitol by white supremacist terrorists, and more. Find Carlos on Twitter @caballonegrito and…
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Episode 113 | Not Just Brains: On Treating the Whole Person -- feat. Dr. Heidi Crayton, MD
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We are so excited to be joined by Dawn's Neurologist/MS Specialist, Dr. Heidi Crayton, MD. We chat about taking up space and being treated as "whole people" -- not just cookie-cutter symptoms. Dr. Crayton is a board-certified neurologist, with a specialty in Multiple Sclerosis. She did a fellowship in multiple sclerosis at Georgetown where she esta…
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