Welcome to Hot Topics! In this episode, our guest, Talitha Humes, shares her journey living with multiple sclerosis (MS), a chronic illness that affects the central nervous system by disrupting communication between the brain and the body. This disruption can lead to various symptoms, such as fatigue, trouble walking, cognitive difficulties, and bladder control issues.

Talitha recounts her diagnosis in 2005, a time filled with fear as she learned to navigate her various symptoms, particularly the trouble walking, cognitive difficulties, and bladder control issues. She emphasizes the support of her family, especially her husband and daughters, in coping with the challenges of MS.

Talitha highlights the lifestyle changes she has made to manage her symptoms, including using a cane for stability and engaging in physical therapy to improve her strength and mobility. To address her bladder control issues, she discusses the use of disposable underwear, or "protection," which has provided her with comfort and confidence in her daily life. She also created an app called "See Meds" to help track her medications, which is crucial given the cognitive impairment associated with MS and the challenges of polypharmacy, where multiple medications are taken simultaneously.

She discusses the importance of establishing a balanced routine, pacing herself, and taking breaks to avoid fatigue. Talitha also shares her experiences with depression and encourages those recently diagnosed with MS to seek help in accepting their new reality.

This episode is a powerful reminder of resilience and hope. Talitha inspires listeners to focus on what they can do and find joy even in challenging circumstances. Join us for this uplifting conversation about living with MS and the strength that comes from support and determination.

Who is Talitha Humes?
Talitha is a patient-turned-founder who created a medication management solution after struggling with the confusion of taking multiple daily medications. She's been been living with multiple sclerosis since 2005, and she has experienced firsthand how medication appearance can change from month to month—creating unnecessary stress and uncertainty. She realized there was a gap in how patients track and recognize their pills. She transformed that personal challenge into a mission: to help others take the right medication at the right time. She's passionate about using tech to support people managing chronic illness, polypharmacy, or caregiving for loved ones—and she loves sharing her journey to inspire and inform others.

You can find Talitha:
On the web: https://seemymed.com/
On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seemedsapp/

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Original date of episode: July 18, 2025