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Untold Stories Podcast

Life with a Severe Autoimmune Condition

Our Untold Stories podcast has been amplifying patient voices since 2023. These real, eye-opening disscussions have helped build awareness of rare, autoimmune conditions like myasthenia gravis (MG) and chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP).

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Tune in to hear conversations across a broad range of immunology topics, including:

The MG Experience

Learn what's being done to increase myasthenia gravis awareness, education, and self-advocacy support

Life with an Autoimmune Disease

Meet the patients who’ve learned to live with these rare conditions

Patient Care Journeys

See how daily life changes for those with an autoimmune condition

Finding Empowerment

Get patient and caregiver advice on navigating hurdles

Living the Journey

Gain a deeper understanding of patient transitions, personal growth and community support

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Raising treatment expectations while encouraging advocacy

Get ready for our upcoming seasons that connect patients through shared experiences, and prove hope, perseverance and progress are possible for people living with rare diseases.

Our host is Dr. Martine Hackett, associate professor in the Master of Public Health and community health programs at Hofstra University. Listen along as she has candid, vulnerable conversations with the patients, friends and family members who are learning how to live with rare, autoimmune conditions like MG and CIDP.

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Every person has a story to tell

For people diagnosed with rare, autoimmune conditions like MG or CIDP, life can change in the blink of an eye.

Listen to these patient stories for an inside look at the complexities of diagnosis and the journeys toward wellness:

 

 

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Mel & Lindsay: Different Diagnoses. Shared Experiences.

S06E02 • 28 min • June 2, 2026

Hear how the rare disease community faces unique challenges, and get their practical advice and personal strategies for living full lives.

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Brandon & Dr. Thawani: The power of shared-decisions

S05E05 • 30 min • December 24, 2025

Brandon and Dr. Thawani share how trust, advocacy and shared decision-making make the doctor-patient relationship central to navigating a chronic illness.

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Prioritizing Care: Confronting Postpartum with MG

S02E01 • 33 min • December 27, 2023

Through thoughtful insights, Nicole shares a deeper appreciation for resilience and adaptability through unforeseen health challenges.

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