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Thursday, October 26th  Today's program features the FSHD Society's Anna Gilmore, who oversees the Society's new initiative, FSHD Navigator.  This program will provide superior in-person and web-based assistance to individuals who are seeking solutions to their FSHD-related challenges. These may include getting into clinical trials, finding qualified therapists and physicians, getting advice and help for […]

Tuesday, December 12th In this episode, Tim chats with Michael Osborne, a fellow Milwaukeean and baseball coach living with FSHD. Michael and Tim share the story of how they met by chance on the baseball field and what it means to come across another person who understands the experience of having FSHD. Michael, a dad […]

Thursday, December 28th  On the 4th Thursday of every month, look for a new episode of FSHD Radio: Hot off the Press. Each month we will bring you a short-form show that will bring you the latest and greatest from the FSHD Society, including research updates, upcoming events, and important developments to keep you updated […]

Tuesday, February 13th In this month's Community Profiles episode, Tim sits down with Jane Nemke, an accredited International Association Color Consultant and the founder of Designs to Thrive. Jane shares her inspiring journey into Universal Design as a means to create flexible and age-friendly living spaces, driven by her personal experience with FSHD. Through the […]

Tuesday, February 27th We’re thrilled to share a conversation with Danny Kurtzman and Shane Stanger, the duo behind Good Bad Things! Their film is currently making waves (and taking home awards!) in the festival circuit for its moving story as well as groundbreaking representation of disability. Danny, the film’s star, is an actor living with […]

Tuesday, March 12 Tim will be joined by Lonwabo Nene, scriptwriter, filmmaker, and FSHD advocate from South Africa. If you've seen his engaging sessions on Feeling Fit, you know Lonwabo has invaluable insights to share! In this episode, he'll talk about his journey with FSHD, from the struggle for diagnosis to actively managing his symptoms […]

In this episode of Straight Talk, Tim is joined by David Rubin, NYC Chapter Leader. After a successful career in business and accounting, David discusses how he found new passions, and a way to keep busy in retirement, through board service and Chapter Program leadership. If you've heard of Magic for a Cure or participated […]

In this episode, FSHD Straight Talk host Tim Hollenback speaks with Trish about life during and after diagnosis. In this candid conversation Trish (last name withheld for privacy) and Tim discuss the impact of physical therapy, the frustrations that PTs often know or do more than PCPs, and additional intricacies and intimacies of living with […]

In this laid back episode, Tim discusses music, San Diego chapter program involvement, and staying strong in the face of slow progression with Callum Arras. Bridging their nearly 20 year age gap, Hollenback and Arras find common ground in their belief that self-knowledge, willpower, and determination helps them maintain activities, mobility, and their sense of […]

When a busy schedule, family needs, and chronic pain limit your bandwidth, committing to regular exercise and healthy eating can be hard. In this episode of FSHD Straight Talk, host Tim Hollenback and guest Priscilla Sharun discuss their exercise routines, building strength through consistency, and the importance of committing to your health. For Priscilla, regular […]

In this episode of FSHD Straight Talk, host Tim Hollenback talks with George Pollock, longtime member of the FSHD Society Board of Directors and a powerful advocate FSHD treatments. Join Tim and George for a conversation about the healing power of movement and to hear more about George’s passion for endurance athletics and upcoming participation […]