ABCs of NMOSD
Episodes
Jan. 5, 2026, this series is moving to the “SRNA Soundwaves” channel (previously "Ask the Expert")
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
BIG ANNOUNCEMENT! Beginning January 5, 2026, SRNA is bringing all five of our podcast series together into a single, unified podcast channel called “...
602. NMOSD and Romantic Relationships
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of "ABCs of NMOSD," host Landy Thomas, joined by Doug Newby, Heather Dawn Newbie, and Caitlyn Flickinger, discussed the impa...
601. Body Dysmorphia
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the "ABCs of NMOSD" episode, Landy Thomas of SRNA was joined by Heather Dawn Sowalla and Dr. Meghan Beier to discuss post-diagnosis body dysmorphia...
504. Managing the Dread of Relapse
04 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the "ABCs of NMOSD" episode titled, "Managing the Dread of Relapse," Landy Thomas of SRNA was joined by Heather Dawn Sowalla. Heather shared her jo...
503. Social Reintegration Following an NMOSD Diagnosis
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the “ABCs of NMOSD” episode titled, “Social Reintegration Following an NMOSD Diagnosis,” Landy Thomas of SRNA and Kim Jackson-Matthews disc...
502. Men and NMOSD
05 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of "ABCs of NMOSD," Landy Thomas of SRNA hosted a discussion about the experiences of men who are living with neuromyelitis ...
501. Transitioning from Pediatric to Adult Care with NMOSD
10 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For this “ABCs of NMOSD” episode titled, “Transitioning from Pediatric to Adult Care with NMOSD,” Dr. Jonathan Galli joined Krissy Dilger of S...
405. Neuro-Ophthalmology and NMOSD
01 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Krissy Dilger of SRNA was joined by Dr. Robert Shin. Dr. Shin began by summarizing the role of neuro-ophthalmologists and how they specialize in the i...
404. All Things Relapses
27 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
SRNA's Krissy Dilger was joined by Dr. Hamza Coban to discuss neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) relapses. They discussed distinguishi...
403. I-CAN, A Study of Inebilizumab in Children with AQP4+ NMOSD
06 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For this “ABCs of NMOSD” episode, Rebecca Whitney of SRNA was joined by Dr. Michael Levy. Dr. Levy gave an overview of I-CAN, a Phase 2 study of i...
402. Sexual Dysfunction and NMOSD
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Warning: This presentation contains adult language and content. It is not suitable for anyone under the age of 18. In this episode of “ABCs of NMOSD...
401. Mental Health and NMOSD
16 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Mary Rensel and Dr. Amy Sullivan joined Krissy Dilger of SRNA for an “ABCs of NMOSD” podcast titled “Mental Health and NMOSD.” The experts...
304. What is Tolerization?
09 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Michael Yeaman and Dr. Terry Smith joined Krissy Dilger of SRNA for an “ABCs of NMOSD” podcast titled “What is Tolerization?" The experts be...
303. Long-Term Therapies in NMOSD
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For this “ABCs of NMOSD” podcast titled "Long-Term Therapies in NMOSD," SRNA's Dr. GG deFiebre was joined by Dr. Dean M. Wingerchuk. Dr. Wingerchu...
302. NMOSD and Pregnancy/Family Planning
26 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of ABCs of NMOSD titled “NMOSD and Pregnancy/Family Planning,” Dr. GG deFiebre of SRNA was joined by Dr. Anastasia Vishnevetsky an...
301. Pediatric NMOSD | Part II, Treatment & Symptom Management
07 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Rebecca Whitney of SRNA was joined by Drs. Jayne Ness and Silvia Tenembaum for an ABCs of NMOSD podcast titled, “Pediatric NMOSD - Part II, Treatmen...
210. Insurance and Access to Care in the US
21 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
For this ABCs of NMOSD podcast, "Insurance and Access to Care in the US," SRNA's GG deFiebre, PhD was joined by expert Marissa Shackleton, MS. The exp...
209. COVID-19 and NMOSD Updates
16 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
GG deFiebre, PhD was recently joined by Dr. Michael Levy for an ABCs of NMOSD podcast on "COVID-19 and NMOSD Updates." Dr. Levy began with an overview...
208. Navigating Treatment Options
17 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Hesham Abboud joined Dr. Chelsey Judge of The Connor B. Judge Foundation for an ABCs of NMOSD podcast entitled, "Navigating Treatment Options." Dr...
207. Pediatric NMOSD | Part I
01 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Rebecca Whitney of SRNA was joined by Dr. Jayne Ness and Dr. Silvia Tenembaum for an ABCs of NMOSD podcast entitled, "Pediatric NMOSD - History and Di...
206. History, Diagnosis, and Management of NMOSD
21 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Brian Weinshenker joined GG deFiebre of SRNA and Jacinta Behne of The Guthy-Jackson Charitable Foundation for an ABCs of NMOSD podcast entitled, "...
205. MOGAD and NMOSD: Is MOGAD Part of NMOSD or a Distinct Diagnosis?
16 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
GG deFiebre of SRNA is joined by Dr. Eoin Flanagan for an ABCs of NMOSD podcast on "MOGAD and NMOSD – Is MOGAD Part of NMOSD or a Distinct Diagnosis...
204. COVID-19 and NMOSD
14 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
For this ABCs of NMOSD podcast, "COVID-19 and NMOSD," GG deFiebre of SRNA is joined by Dr. Michael Levy from Harvard Medical Center and Massachusetts ...
203. NMOSD Stories: Ireland
03 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
GG deFiebre of SRNA is joined by Ireland Thomas, a member of SRNA and person diagnosed with NMOSD. Ireland begins by describing her initial symptoms w...
202. NMOSD Stories: Kristen
04 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
GG deFiebre of SRNA is joined by Kristen Hewitt, an SRNA support group leader, and person diagnosed with NMOSD. Kristen begins by describing her initi...
201. Complementary Therapies and NMOSD
12 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Kyle Blackburn, Dr. Cynthia Wang, and Dr. Ruchika Prakash joined GG deFiebre of SRNA and Dr. Chelsey Judge of the Connor B. Judge Foundation for a...
110. Psychosocial Aspects of NMOSD: Anxiety, Depression, and How to Cope
18 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
SRNA was joined by Katherine Chapman, LCSW, CRND for this ABCs of NMOSD podcast on "Psychosocial Aspects of NMOSD: Anxiety, Depression, and How to Cop...
109. Symptom Management Mini-Series | Managing Spasticity in NMOSD
12 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
GG deFiebre of SRNA is joined by Dr. Jacqueline Nicholas for an ABCs of NMOSD podcast on "Symptom Management: Spasticity." Dr. Nicholas begins by expl...
108. Symptom Management Mini-Series | Managing Bladder Dysfunction in NMOSD
12 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
For this ABCs of NMOSD podcast on "Symptom Management: Bladder Dysfunction," GG deFiebre of SRNA is joined by Dr. Philippines Cabahug. Dr. Cabahug sta...
107. Symptom Management Mini-Series | Managing Bowel Dysfunction in NMOSD
09 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
GG deFiebre of SRNA is joined by Dr. Margaret Jones for an ABCs of NMOSD podcast on "Symptom Management: Bowel Dysfunction." The podcast begins with D...
106. Symptom Management Mini-Series | Managing Pain in NMOSD
09 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Maureen A. Mealy, PhD, joins GG deFiebre of SRNA for an ABCs of NMOSD podcast on "Symptom Management: Pain." Dr. Mealy begins by explaining the differ...
105. Explaining NMOSD to Others
20 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
For this ABCs of NMOSD podcast, Chelsey Judge, PhD, from the Connor B. Judge Foundation and Sumaira Ahmed from The Sumaira Foundation for NMO help exp...
104. Understanding clinical trial results for NMO therapies
20 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Michael Levy and Dr. Elias Sotirchos join GG deFiebre of SRNA for an ABCs of NMOSD podcast on "Understanding Clinical Trial Results for NMOSD Ther...
103. Am I Having a Relapse?
11 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Sean J. Pittock and Dr. Dean M. Wingerchuk join us for an ABCs of NMOSD podcast titled "Am I Having a Relapse?" The experts begin by defining rela...
102. Choosing a Long-Term Treatment Option NMOSD
02 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Drs. Benjamin Greenberg, Brian G. Weinshenker, and Stacey Clardy join the second episode of ABCs of NMOSD, entitled "Choosing a Long-Term Treatment Op...
101. I have NMOSD. Now What?
24 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Michael Levy, an expert in rare neuroimmune disorders, gives a presentation entitled "I have NMOSD. Now what?", the first podcast in a ten-part se...