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.

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.

Untold Stories: Life with a Severe Autoimmune Condition

Untold Stories is back for Season Five

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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 decisions that came before saying yes. Join Martine Hackett as she explores how patients navigate uncertainty, weigh treatment decisions, and find hope in the possibility of helping both themselves and future generations of people living with rare diseases.

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 decisions that came before saying yes. Join Martine Hackett as she explores how patients navigate uncertainty, weigh treatment decisions, and find hope in the possibility of helping both themselves and future generations of people living with rare diseases.

Carly and Catherine: Hope, Uncertainty, and Clinical Trials.

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Holly shares her story of being diagnosed with myositis at just 19 years old and transforming the challenges of a rare autoimmune disease into a lifelong commitment to advocacy and community. Join Martine Hackett as she explores how connection, resilience, and shared experiences can help people move forward after diagnosis.

Holly shares her story of being diagnosed with myositis at just 19 years old and transforming the challenges of a rare autoimmune disease into a lifelong commitment to advocacy and community. Join Martine Hackett as she explores how connection, resilience, and shared experiences can help people move forward after diagnosis.

Holly: Moving Forward with Myositis.

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Amanda shares how a CIDP diagnosis changed nearly every aspect of her life, ultimately leading her to become a powerful advocate for the rare disease community. Join Martine Hackett as she explores the emotional impact of diagnosis, the power of connection, and how Amanda turned her experience into advocacy to help others feel seen, supported, and less alone.

Amanda shares how a CIDP diagnosis changed nearly every aspect of her life, ultimately leading her to become a powerful advocate for the rare disease community. Join Martine Hackett as she explores the emotional impact of diagnosis, the power of connection, and how Amanda turned her experience into advocacy to help others feel seen, supported, and less alone.

Amanda: From CIDP Diagnosis to Discovering Her Purpose

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Untold Stories is back for Season Five

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