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Untold Stories: Life with a Severe Autoimmune Condition

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  • Allison: A Lifetime of Progress with MG

    October 7, 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…

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    August 6, 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…

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    June 17, 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…

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  • J’Sean: The Impact of MG with Ocular Symptoms

    May 20, 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…

  • Untold Stories is back for Season 6!

    May 13, 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…

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

    December 24, 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…

  • Aging With an Autoimmune Disease

    December 10, 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…

  • Adapting through Life’s Milestones

    November 26, 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…

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About the show

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: Life with a Severe Autoimmune Condition,” a Ruby Studio from iHeart Media production in partnership with argenx. Host Martine Hackett has real, eye-opening conversations with people living with rare, autoimmune conditions ranging from MG to CIDP. Learn about the hardships of diagnosis and each person’s journey towards wellness. Understand the challenges they continue to overcome as they discover how to live with these conditions and persevere through the tough times. Plus, hear from the family members and friends who stand by them every day and play important roles in their care.