Episode 67 | That Part: Intimacy & MS (Layer 5) — feat. Amir Ali

We’re getting deep. Honesty, truth, and transparency are key elements in a loving relationship — and absolutely essential for an intimate relationship. What happens when they’re missing? Join us for Layer 5 — a conversation with Amir Ali, as he reflects on his experiences with Daana. You don’t want to miss this engaging discussion. You also get a sneak peek of Amir’s poetry, as we close out National Poetry Month

You can find Amir on IG @a_mans_inner_reflections. His chapbook, ‘Granddaddy’s Soul and Some of Mine’ is forthcoming.

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Myelin & Melanin™ Podcast

Podcast hosted by Dawn and Daana — two Black women musing about life with Multiple Sclerosis. Dawn is a 44-year-old mother, living in the Atlanta, GA area. She was diagnosed with RRMS in 2000. She has a BA in American Studies from SUNY Buffalo and completed her graduate work in English as a Second Language at American University.

Episode 20 — Tricky Territory: Relationships and MS

Listen to Episode 20 of Myelin & Melanin!

Relationships are complicated enough by themselves. Add multiple sclerosis to the mix and the complexity is multiplied. When do you divulge that you have MS? How do you approach the topic? To tell or not to tell? Join us as we tackle these oftentimes tricky relationship questions.

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Episode 12 — No Way Out: Captivity, Identity & MS

Join us as we reflect on MS as the most vicious kind of captor, and how it alters life, relationships & identity.

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