Oh yes I did!! I got to interview Jamie-Lynn Sigler!!
Yes, the actress from HBO’s The Sopranos and now appearing on ABC’s Big Sky. THAT Jamie-Lynn Sigler!!
But, did you know she has MS too???
On both episodes, Jamie shares it all! My episode notes are listed below.
EPISODE 1
-Being diagnosed with Lyme’s
-MS at 20 when sopranos was peaking
-Avonex
-Not being a good patient
-The stress of divorce
-Keeping her MS a secret
-Wanting to get rid of MS
-Finding a partner who was “in it” with her was a turning point
-The emotional side of MS
-Figuring out how to thrive with MS
-Dating with MS
-Being pleasantly surprised by the acceptance of
others
-The tipping point for revealing her diagnosis to the public
-Making excuses for her visible symptoms
-Taking time off after having her son
-Coming clean about her MS
-The People magazine article that changed everything
-Her celebrity status doesn’t make MS any easier
-She feels a great sense of responsibility as a celebrity with MS
-Accommodating her MS symptoms when filming
-Not wanting to feel like a burden on the set
-Masking her gait issues
-Using a stunt double
-Inclusivity in Hollywood
-Dreaming of a role that incorporated her MS
-Feeling guilty and shame about her limitations
EPISODE 2
-Raising young children with MS
-Remission of symptoms during pregnancy
-Post pardum depression
-What she can and can’t do with her children
-The guilt of having others do things with her kids
-“Other moms can run”
-Focusing on what she CAN do
-Would I have been a better mom without MS
-When your spouse and children become your cheerleader
-Raising children with a conscious
-Julie Stamm’s book, Some Days
-Bringing value despite MS
-The value of therapy
-Finding solace in friendships
-Vacationing with young children and MS
-Not slowing anybody down
-Choosing smaller hotels
-Making vacation easier with accessibility
-Jamie’s experience with Trevor and the MS Gym
-Feeling so much hope
-The handbook for living
-Blown away by Trevor’s compassion
-Infectious and genuine
-Diet
-She’s tried all the diets
-Being kind to herself
-Nothing strict
-Everything in moderation
-Whatever makes her feel normal and not restrictive
-Sugar is the enemy
-Restricting water intake
-Avoiding stimulants
-Cannibus for spasticity
Click these link to access the episodes: A CANDID INTERVIEW with actress JAMIE-LYNN SIGLER on LIFE WITH MS – 1 of 2 +
Part 2 of 2 with actress JAMIE-LYNN SIGLER on Motherhood, Travel, The MS Gym, Cannabis and MORE!
Also available on Spotify, Stitcher & Podbean.