Living Well with Multiple Sclerosis
163 episodes - English - Latest episode: 14 days ago - ★★★★★ - 36 ratingsWelcome to Living Well with MS, the podcast from the Overcoming MS charity. In each episode, your host Geoff Allix explores a different aspect of the Overcoming MS Program in greater depth by talking with experts and people with MS about health lifestyle changes. New episodes are published on Wednesdays and feature interviews with scientists, neurologists, fitness specialists, diet experts, stress reduction professionals. The podcast also features inspirational, real-life stories from people with multiple sclerosis following the Overcoming MS program, about the challenges and victories of managing symptoms through lifestyle modification.
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Accessible Live Music with Bee Grzegorzek from Attitude is Everything | S6E12
June 19, 2024 11:00 - 48 minutes - 89.2 MBWelcome to Living Well with MS, where we are pleased to welcome Bee Grzegorzek (she/they) as our guest! Bee is the Inclusive Communities Manager for UK-based charity, Attitude is Everything, which connects disabled people with music and live event industries to improve access together. They talk to Geoff about making a festival safe and enjoyable, her top tips for finding accessible venues and red flags to look for in a venue’s accessibility. Watch this episode on YouTube here. Keep readin...
Lifestyle Medicine with Dr Fraser Quin | S6E11
May 29, 2024 16:00 - 46 minutes - 84.3 MBWelcome to Living Well with MS, where we explore topics relating to living a full and healthy life with multiple sclerosis. In this episode, we are pleased to welcome Dr Fraser Quin as our guest! Dr Quin is the Executive Director of the British Society of Lifestyle Medicine (BSLM), a charity that promotes the role of lifestyle medicine in improving people’s health and wellbeing. He speaks to Dr Jonathan White about the role of lifestyle medicine for people with MS, the importance of sleep ...
Webinar Highlights: Accessible Movement for the Overcoming MS Community with Véronique Gauthier-Simmons | S6E10
May 15, 2024 16:30 - 39 minutes - 71.5 MBIn this episode, we’re sharing highlights from our webinar ‘Accessible Movement for the Overcoming MS Community’ with Dr Véronique Gauthier-Simmons. Véronique is a qualified yoga therapist who follows the Overcoming MS Program and supports Overcoming MS as a facilitator. She discusses the benefits of exercise, how to make it more accessible and how to stay motivated. Watch this episode on YouTube here. Keep reading for the key episode takeaways. Topics and Timestamps: 01:01 The benefit...
Sticking with the Overcoming MS diet with Kim Venter | S6E9
May 01, 2024 10:00 - 22 minutes - 40.3 MBWelcome to Living Well with MS, where we are pleased to welcome Kim Venter as our guest! Kim is a trained teacher, professional psychological counsellor, and nutritional consultant. She is also currently training to become a facilitator for Overcoming MS. In this episode, she discusses how to switch to a plant-based diet, how to make your healthy habits stick and her experience starting disease-modifying therapy. Watch this episode on YouTube here. Keep reading for the key episode takeaway...
Webinar Highlights: Your opportunity to ask a qualified nutritional therapist about the Overcoming MS diet with Sam Josephs | S6E8
April 17, 2024 11:00 - 48 minutes - 88.9 MBIn this episode, we are sharing highlights from our webinar, ‘Your opportunity to ask a qualified nutritional therapist about the Overcoming MS diet’ with Sam Josephs. Sam is a qualified nutritional therapist and Overcoming MS facilitator. In this episode, she discusses fasting patterns, tips for Overcoming MS-friendly meals on a budget and how to prevent weight loss. Keep reading for the key episode takeaways. Topics and Timestamps: 02:40 Can fasting help you reduce inflammation? 05...
Mindfulness with MS Nurse and Overcoming MS Facilitator, Sue Tibbles | S6E7
April 03, 2024 16:15 - 36 minutes - 66.3 MBWelcome to Living Well with MS, where we are pleased to welcome Sue Tibbles as our guest! Sue is an MS nurse and Overcoming MS facilitator who follows the Program. She is a qualified mindfulness teacher with a Master’s in Mindfulness from the University of Aberdeen. In this episode, she discusses tips for setting up a mindfulness practice, the role of stress and MS and shares some different mindfulness practices. Watch this episode on YouTube here. Keep reading for the key episode takeaway...
Advanced cell therapy for progressive MS with Dr Stefano Pluchino | S6E06
March 20, 2024 15:00 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MBWelcome to Living Well with MS, where we are pleased to welcome Dr Stefano Pluchino as our guest! Dr Pluchino is a Professor of Regenerative Neuroimmunology at Cambridge University and has been researching stem cell therapy for progressive MS. In this episode, Dr Pluchino speaks to Geoff about what advanced cell therapy is, the success of his phase one trial and what the future of DMTs looks like indicating what people with MS may experience. Watch this episode on YouTube here. Keep readin...
Change your life, for life with health coach Laura Crowder | S6E05
March 06, 2024 17:00 - 30 minutes - 55.8 MBWelcome to Living Well with MS, where we are pleased to welcome Laura Crowder as our guest! Laura is a health coach and recently joined the Overcoming MS team as an Overcoming MS facilitator. In this episode, she talks to Geoff about what the ‘Change your life for life’ pillar means, how to make lifestyle changes easier to adopt and the importance of looking at your overall lifestyle. Watch this episode on YouTube here. Keep reading for the key episode takeaways. Topics and Timestamps: ...
Webinar Highlights - Mental Health and Wellbeing with MS with Michelle Overton | S6E04
February 21, 2024 17:00 - 27 minutes - 51.1 MBIn this episode, we are sharing highlights from our webinar, ‘Mental Health and Wellbeing’ with Michelle Overton. Michelle is a qualified counsellor and Mental Health First Aid Instructor Trainer. She discusses the impact of life’s challenges on your mental health, coping mechanisms for stress and her top self-care tips. You can watch the original webinar here. Keep reading for the key episode takeaways. Topics and Timestamps: 01:03 Michelle shares her own mental health journey. 06:...
Career and Employment with MS with Yasmin Neves | S6E3
February 07, 2024 10:00 - 33 minutes - 62 MBWelcome to Living Well with MS, where we are pleased to welcome Yasmin Neves as our guest! Yasmin is an HR professional and recently joined the Overcoming MS team as a facilitator through our ‘Train the Trainer’ programme. In this episode, she talks to Geoff about topics to help you with your work: navigating work with MS, how to talk to your employer about your MS, taking time off work for MS and the pros and cons of being self-employed after an MS diagnosis. Watch this episode on YouTube...
Overcoming MS Charity Updates with CEO Alex Holden | S6E2
January 24, 2024 17:30 - 26 minutes - 48.8 MBWelcome to Living Well with MS, where we are thrilled to bring you our 150th episode! Donations make our podcasts possible – so we’d like to take the opportunity of this milestone to ask if you could support us. As we mark this significant milestone, we are pleased to welcome Overcoming MS CEO, Alex Holden as our guest. Alex joined Overcoming MS in March 2023 and, during her time at the Charity, has completed a lot! In this episode, she talks to Geoff about meeting the Overcoming MS commun...
Motivation to follow the Program with Claire and Nev Dean | S6E1
January 10, 2024 14:00 - 27 minutes - 51.2 MBHappy New Year! Welcome to season 6 of Living Well with MS. We are excited to kick off the new season with the musicians of our fantastic, brand-new theme tune, Claire and Nev Dean. Claire was diagnosed with MS in 1999 and has been following the Overcoming MS Program since 2008, her husband Nev also follows the Program even though he doesn’t have MS. They generously wrote a new theme tune just for the Living Well with MS podcast. We really enjoyed speaking with them about their experien...
Sophrology for MS with Audrey Zannese | S5E38
December 13, 2023 16:00 - 44 minutes - 81.6 MBWelcome to Living Well with MS, where we are pleased to welcome Audrey Zannese as our guest! Audrey is a mindfulness expert living with MS and specialises in the relaxation method, sophrology. This practice has helped her to live well with MS. She talks to Geoff about her MS journey, what sophrology is and the research behind it. At the end of the episode, Audrey gives a guided sophrology practice. Watch this episode on YouTube here. Keep reading for the key episode takeaways. Topics and...
Dying Well with filmmaker Krystina Christiansen | S5E37
December 06, 2023 16:30 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBWelcome to Living Well with MS, where we are pleased to welcome Krystina Christiansen as our guest! Krystina is a filmmaker who has recently finished a documentary about an end-of-life letter she found, written by a man with MS. Overcoming MS wants everyone to live a full and healthy life with MS, but it is inevitable that everyone, with or without MS, will pass away. It is therefore unhelpful that death is often a taboo subject. Krystina talks to Geoff about healthy ways to think about y...
Webinar Highlights: Ask a Neurologist with Dr Aaron Boster | S5E36
November 29, 2023 16:00 - 1 hour - 110 MBWelcome to Living Well with MS. In this episode, we are sharing the highlights from one of our ‘Ask Aaron’ webinars, where neurologist, Dr Aaron Boster, answers questions about MS from the community. In this episode, Dr Boster covers a range of topics, including heat intolerance, when to start a DMT and his tips for self-managing MS. You can watch the original webinar here. Keep reading for the key episode takeaways. Topics and Timestamps: 02:13 Considerations for changing to a less...
Webinar highlights: Guide to the Overcoming MS Diet with Gillian Robertson and Ashley Madden | S5E35
November 15, 2023 15:00 - 45 minutes - 83.3 MBWelcome to Living Well with MS. In this episode, we are sharing the highlights from our webinar, ‘A guide to the Overcoming MS Diet’, with Gillian Robertson and Ashley Madden. Gillian and Ashley are both professional chefs who follow the Overcoming MS Program. In this webinar, they discuss how to adopt the diet, the benefits of a plant-based diet, dairy substitutes and much more. Watch the original webinar here. Keep reading for the key episode takeaways. Topics and Timestamps 02:52 Pr...
Ask Jack – Cooking with Tofu | S5E34
November 08, 2023 13:00 - 41 minutes - 28.8 MBWelcome to Living Well with MS, where we are pleased to welcome Jack McNulty as our guest! Jack is a professional cook and a longtime follower of the Overcoming MS Program. In this episode, he answers questions from the community about how to cook with tofu. Watch this episode on YouTube here. Keep reading for the key episode takeaways. Topics and Timestamps: 01:42 What is tofu? 02:37 Is it possible to make tofu from scratch? 03:59 Benefits of adding tofu to your diet. 05:54 Deb...
Oils and Fats with industrial chemist Mike Newton | S5E33
November 01, 2023 14:00 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBWelcome to Living Well with MS, where we are pleased to welcome Mike Newton as our guest! Mike is an industrial chemist and follows the Overcoming MS Program. He lives in Australia and has been following the recommendations of Dr Roy Swank and Professor George Jelinek for 25 years. He talks to Geoff about the difference between saturated and unsaturated fats, heating oils and his Overcoming MS journey. Watch this episode on our YouTube here. Keep reading for the key episode takeaways. To...
Autoimmunity with Dr David Bilstrom | S5E32
October 25, 2023 14:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MBWelcome to Living Well with MS, where we are pleased to welcome Dr David Bilstrom as our guest! Dr Bilstrom, MD is the Director of the International Autoimmune Institute & Bingham Memorial Center for Functional Medicine and an expert in treating autoimmune diseases. He talks to Geoff about what autoimmune diseases are, about Vitamin D and gives his tips for sticking with lifestyle change. Watch this episode on YouTube here. Keep reading for the key episode takeaways. Topics and Timestam...
Webinar Highlights Breathwork with Dr Véronique Gauthier-Simmons | S5E31
October 18, 2023 12:00 - 49 minutes - 90 MBIn this episode, we are sharing highlights from our webinar, ‘Breathwork for people living with MS’ with Dr Véronique Gauthier-Simmons. Véronique is a qualified yoga therapist, follows the Overcoming MS Program and has supported Overcoming MS as a facilitator. She discusses what breathwork is, how it can help people living with MS and ends the talk with a breathwork practice for you to try. Watch the original webinar here. Keep reading for the key episode takeaways and Véronique’s bio. ...
Mindfulness and Self-compassion with Melanie Lown | S5E30
October 11, 2023 12:00 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MBWelcome to Living Well with MS, where we are pleased to welcome Melanie Lown as our guest. Melanie is a mindfulness teacher, has an M.A. in Psychology, and follows the Overcoming MS Program. She talks to Geoff about her MS diagnosis, the power of mindfulness and the importance of self-compassion. Watch this episode on YouTube here. Topics and Timestamps: 01:30 Melanie’s introduction and MS diagnosis. 03:58 Balancing self-advocacy with compassion for healthcare professionals. 07:07...
Developing new DMTs with Professor Stephen L. Hauser | S5E29
October 04, 2023 12:00 - 41 minutes - 28.8 MBWelcome to Living Well with MS. In this episode, we are delighted to welcome neurologist, Professor Stephen L. Hauser as our guest. Professor Hauser has been researching MS since the 1970s, and his team’s research led to the development of the disease-modifying therapy ‘Ocrevus’. He talks to Geoff about the future of DMTs for MS, what autoimmunity is, and how he and his team developed one of the most world-renowned MS DMTs. Questions and Timestamps 01:45 Can you introduce yourself and...
Webinar Highlights: Movement and Breathing with Gillian Robinson | S5E28
September 27, 2023 12:00 - 44 minutes - 81.4 MBIn this episode, we are sharing highlights from our webinar, ‘Movement and Breathing Better whilst Living Well with Overcoming MS’ with Gillian Robinson. Gillian is a physiotherapist at the MS Therapy Centre in Lothian, Scotland. She discusses how MS affects breathing, how to breathe better and the importance of physical activity for people with MS. This webinar was recorded as part of our Finding Hope with Overcoming MS webinar series. Watch the original webinar here. Keep reading for the...
A Newfound Gratitude for Health with Mike Kennedy | S5E27
September 20, 2023 16:00 - 57 minutes - 39.5 MBWelcome to Living Well with MS. In this episode, we are pleased to welcome Mike Kennedy as our guest. Mike was diagnosed with MS over 10 years ago and is an advocate for living a healthy life and following the Overcoming MS Program. He will be discussing with Geoff the lessons he has learnt along the way, including when he deviated from the Overcoming MS diet. Keep reading for the key episode takeaways. Questions and Timestamps: 00:33 Could you introduce yourself? 02:32 Can you tell ...
Assistive Technology with Kristi Peak-Oliveira | S5E26
September 13, 2023 12:00 - 38 minutes - 26.1 MBWelcome to Living Well with MS. In this episode, we are pleased to welcome Overcoming MS Ambassador Kristi Peak-Oliveira, who has been following the Overcoming MS Program since 2016 and is an Ambassador for the Boston Circle. She is also a pathologist and the assistant director for assistive technology services at ‘Easterseals Massachusetts’, whose clients include people with multiple sclerosis. Watch this episode on YouTube here. Keep reading for the key episode takeaways and Kristi's bio...
HSCT with Professor Richard Burt | S5E25
September 06, 2023 16:15 - 58 minutes - 40 MBWelcome to Living Well with MS, where we are pleased to welcome Professor Richard Burt as our guest! Professor Burt is a leading expert in hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) for autoimmune diseases including MS and has been awarded a number of prestigious accolades. Watch this episode on YouTube here. Keep reading for the key episode takeaways and Professor Burt’s bio. Questions and Timestamps 02:35 Could you introduce yourself and tell us about your work with patients with...
Menopause and MS Roundtable | S5E24
August 30, 2023 14:15 - 43 minutes - 80 MBIn this episode of Living Well with MS, Overcoming MS Medical Advisor Dr Jonathan White, who is an Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, welcomes Neurologist, Dr Kate Petheram, and Gynaecologist and Menopause specialist, Dr Siobhan Kirk for a round-table discussion on multiple sclerosis and menopause. Watch this episode on YouTube here. Keep reading for the key episode takeaways. Questions and Timestamps: 00:34 The importance of talking about menopause and MS. 01:33 What is menopause? 04...
The Mind-Body connection with filmmaker Shannon Harvey | S5E23
August 09, 2023 16:00 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MBWelcome to Living Well with MS, where we are pleased to welcome Shannon Harvey as our guest! Shannon is an Australian journalist and filmmaker specialising in wellness, mental health, and optimising wellbeing for those with chronic conditions. Watch this episode on YouTube here. Keep reading for the key episode takeaways and Shannon’s bio. Questions and Timestamps: 03:17 Can you tell us about your film ‘The Connection: Mind Your Body’? 05:22 In your film ‘The Connection’ you intervie...
Webinar highlights: Women’s Heath with Dr. Jonathan White and Professor Helen Rees Leahy | S5E22
August 02, 2023 16:15 - 40 minutes - 73.9 MBIn this episode, we are sharing the highlights from our webinar 'Women’s Health' with Dr. Jonathan White and Professor Helen Reese Leahy. Dr. Jonathan White is an Obstetrician and Gynecologist, and the Overcoming MS Medical Advisor. Helen lives with primary progressive MS and follows the Overcoming MS Program. They discuss how MS impacts women’s health and how the Overcoming MS Program can best support women’s health. This webinar was recorded as part of our Finding Hope with Overcoming MS...
Phil King: An MS nurse with Multiple Sclerosis | S5E21
July 26, 2023 10:55 - 44 minutes - 30.9 MBWelcome to Living Well with MS, where we are delighted to welcome MS Nurse, Phil King, as our guest! Phil offers a great perspective: as a Multiple Sclerosis nurse who also has MS himself, he has been following the Overcoming MS Program for more than a decade. Watch this episode on YouTube here. Keep reading for the key episode takeaways and Phil’s bio. Questions and Timestamps 00:54 Can you tell us about your personal MS journey and professional MS journey? 05:35 Did you become an...
Nutrition Facts for MS with Dr Michael Greger | S5E20
July 12, 2023 16:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MBWelcome to Living Well with MS, where we are pleased to welcome Dr Michael Greger as our guest! Dr Greger is a physician, New York Times bestselling author, and internationally recognised speaker on nutrition, food safety, and public health issues. He speaks to Geoff about gluten and MS, how to get enough iron from food and how to ensure you don’t get a leaky gut. Keep reading for the key episode takeaways and Dr Greger’s bio. Make sure you sign up to our newsletter to hear our latest ti...
Webinar highlights: Progressive MS with Phil Startin and Helen Rees Leahy | S5E19
July 05, 2023 14:00 - 33 minutes - 61.2 MBIn this episode, we are sharing the highlights from our webinar ‘Living Well with Progressive MS’ with Dr Phil Startin and Professor Helen Reese Leahy. Both Phil and Helen have progressive MS and follow the Overcoming MS Program. They discuss what progressive MS is and how the Overcoming MS Program can benefit people with progressive MS. This webinar was recorded in July 2021 as part of our Finding Hope with Overcoming MS webinar series. You can watch the whole webinar here or the podcast ...
Parkinson’s and MS with Dr Jonny Acheson and Dr Jonny White | S5E18
June 21, 2023 14:35 - 53 minutes - 36.8 MBIn this episode of Living Well with MS, Dr Jonathan White, Overcoming MS Medical Advisor who is living well with MS, welcomes Dr Jonny Acheson as our guest. Jonny Acheson is a physician who lives with Parkinson’s Disease. They chat about Dr Acheson’s diagnosis, the cross-over between MS and Parkinson’s and the importance of healthy lifestyle to manage symptoms for neurological conditions. Watch this episode on YouTube here. Keep reading for the key episode takeaways, which include great ...
Webinar highlights: NEU updates with Associate Professor Sandra Neate | S5E17
June 14, 2023 10:55 - 46 minutes - 85.2 MBWelcome to Living Well with MS. In this episode we are delighted to welcome Associate Professor Sandra Neate as our guest! Sandra is from the Neuroepidemiology Unit (NEU) at the University of Melbourne where she researches lifestyle modification and diet quality for people with MS. This webinar was recorded in September 2022 as part of our 'Finding Hope with Overcoming MS - 10th-anniversary edition' webinar series. You can watch the whole webinar here or the podcast highlights on YouTube ...
Giving Back with Circle Ambassador Jesse Mirsky | S5E16
June 07, 2023 10:55 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MBWelcome to Living Well with MS, where we are pleased to welcome the Ambassador of the Overcoming MS Toronto Circle, Jesse Mirsky, as our guest! He chats to Geoff about how he felt after being diagnosed with MS, how he adapted to the Overcoming MS Program and why he became an Ambassador. Watch this episode on YouTube here. Keep reading for the key episode takeaways and Jesse’s bio. Questions and Timestamps: 00:50 Could you introduce yourself and tell us a little bit about where you liv...
MS and Creativity with Molly Meng | S5E15
May 24, 2023 10:55 - 31 minutes - 56.8 MBWelcome to Living Well with MS, where we are pleased to welcome Molly Meng as our guest! Molly has been following the Overcoming MS Program since 2020 and is an artist with a passion for storytelling. She chats to Geoff about how she adapted to the Overcoming MS Program, how she has found ways to manage stress and how her MS diagnosis has led her to build connections with others living with MS. Watch this episode on our YouTube here. Keep reading for the key episode takeaways and Molly's...
Webinar highlights: Mindfulness and Meditation with Phil Startin | S5E14
May 17, 2023 10:55 - 46 minutes - 85.8 MBWelcome to Living Well with MS. In this episode we are sharing the highlights from our ‘Mindfulness and Meditation with Overcoming MS’ webinar with Overcoming MS Facilitator Dr Phil Startin. Phil discusses ways to make mindfulness and meditation part of your daily life. This popular webinar was recorded on 17 April 2022 as part of our Finding Hope with Overcoming MS - 10th anniversary edition webinar series. Keep reading for the key episode takeaways and bio. Make sure you sign up to...
Meditation tips with Professor Craig Hassed | S5E13
May 03, 2023 09:54 - 53 minutes - 36.8 MBWelcome to Season 5 of Living Well with MS, the Overcoming MS podcast where we explore all topics relating to living well with multiple sclerosis (MS). In this episode, we are pleased to welcome internationally renowned mindfulness expert, Professor Craig Hassed. Watch this episode on our YouTube here. Keep reading for the key episode takeaways and Craig's bio. Make sure you sign up to our newsletter to hear our latest tips and news about living a full and happy life with MS. And if yo...
The MS Stage with Megan Evans | S5E12
April 19, 2023 10:55 - 35 minutes - 24.5 MBWelcome to Season 5 of Living Well with MS, the Overcoming MS podcast where we explore all topics relating to living well with multiple sclerosis (MS). In this episode, we are pleased to welcome founder of ‘The MS Stage’, Megan Evans. Watch this episode on our YouTube here. Keep reading for the key episode takeaways and Megan's bio. Make sure you sign up to our newsletter to hear our latest tips and news about living a full and happy life with MS. And if you’re new to Overcoming MS, vi...
Exercise at home with Véronique Gauthier-Simmons | S5E11
April 12, 2023 10:55 - 23 minutes - 42.5 MBWelcome to Season 5 of Living Well with MS, the Overcoming MS podcast where we explore all topics relating to living well with multiple sclerosis. In this episode, we are sharing the highlights from our ‘Exercising at (or close to) home’ webinar with Overcoming MS Facilitator and qualified yoga teacher, Dr Véronique Gauthier-Simmons. Véronique speaks about the importance of exercise when you’re living with MS and how to make exercise a healthy habit that you’ll enjoy. This webinar was reco...
Eating and Breathing for Optimum Health with Graham and Annette Henry | S5E10
April 05, 2023 10:55 - 41 minutes - 76.6 MBWelcome to Season 5 of Living Well with MS, the Overcoming MS podcast where we explore all topics relating to living well with multiple sclerosis (MS). In this episode, we are pleased to welcome nutrition educators and breathing instructors Annette and Graham Henry! Keep reading for the key episode takeaways and Annette and Graham’s bio. Make sure you sign up to our newsletter to hear our latest tips and news about living a full and happy life with MS. And if you’re new to Overcomin...
Ask Jack - Dining Out at Restaurants | S5E9
March 15, 2023 14:00 - 43 minutes - 39.5 MBWelcome to Season 5 of Living Well with MS, the Overcoming MS podcast where we explore all topics relating to living well with multiple sclerosis (MS). In this episode we are pleased to welcome professional cook and writer, Jack McNulty as our guest! You can submit your questions for Jack anytime by emailing [email protected]. Keep reading for the key episode takeaways and Jack’s bio. Make sure you sign up to our newsletter to hear our latest tips and news about living a full and...
Family friendly Foods with Sam Josephs Webinar highlights | S5E8
March 08, 2023 11:55 - 34 minutes - 63.9 MBWelcome to Season 5 of Living Well with MS, the Overcoming MS podcast where we explore all topics relating to living well with multiple sclerosis (MS). In this episode, we are sharing the highlights from our ‘Family friendly Foods’ webinar with Nutritional Therapist Sam Josephs. In this episode, Sam shares how to incorporate easy, family-friendly Overcoming MS recipe ideas into your everyday life and social gatherings. This webinar was recorded in June 2022 as part of our Finding Hope wit...
The Art and Science of Fasting with Steve Hendricks | S5E7
March 01, 2023 14:00 - 56 minutes - 104 MBWelcome to Season 5 of Living Well with MS, the Overcoming MS podcast where we explore all topics relating to living well with multiple sclerosis (MS). In this episode we are pleased to welcome Steve Hendricks, the author of The Oldest Cure in the World: Adventures in the Art and Science of Fasting as our guest! Keep reading for the key episode takeaways and Steve's bio. Make sure you sign up to our newsletter to hear our latest tips and news about living a full and happy life with MS...
Over a decade of Overcoming MS with Renee Coffey | S5E6
February 15, 2023 11:55 - 37 minutes - 68.1 MBWelcome to Season 5 of Living Well with MS, the Overcoming MS podcast where we explore topics relating to living well with multiple sclerosis (MS). In this episode, we are pleased to welcome Renee Coffey as our guest. Renee has been following the Overcoming MS Program for over 10 years. She talks about her Overcoming MS journey, her story that was published in the ‘Overcoming MS Handbook’, and her advice to those just starting out on the Program. Keep reading for the key episode takeaway...
Webinar highlights from Ask Aaron with Dr. Aaron Boster | S5E5
February 08, 2023 11:55 - 56 minutes - 103 MBWelcome to Living Well with MS, the Overcoming MS podcast where we explore all topics relating to living well with multiple sclerosis (MS). In this episode, we are sharing the highlights from one of our ‘Ask Aaron’ webinars, where neurologist, Dr. Aaron Boster, answers questions about MS from the community. Dr. Boster covers a range of fascinating topics such as fasting, menopause and gut health. This webinar was recorded in March 2022 as part of our Finding Hope with Overcoming MS webi...
MS Advocacy and Accessible Fashion with Roxy Murray | S5E4
February 01, 2023 11:55 - 37 minutes - 68.9 MBWelcome to Living Well with MS, the Overcoming MS podcast where we explore all topics relating to living well with multiple sclerosis (MS). In this episode, Geoff meets MS and disability activist, Roxy Murray. Keep reading for the key episode takeaways and bio. You can also watch this episode on our YouTube channel here. Make sure you sign up to our newsletter to hear our latest tips and news about living a full and happy life with MS. And if you’re new to Overcoming MS, visit our intro...
In conversation with Associate Professor Michelle O’Donoghue |S5E3
January 25, 2023 15:00 - 33 minutes - 62.2 MBWelcome to Living Well with MS, the Overcoming MS podcast where we explore all topics relating to living well with multiple sclerosis (MS). In this episode, we are pleased to welcome Dr Michelle O’Donoghue, OMSer (someone following the Overcoming MS Program) and co-editor of the Overcoming Multiple Sclerosis Handbook, as our guest. Keep reading for the key episode takeaways and Michelle’s bio. Make sure you sign up to our newsletter to hear our latest tips and news about living a full...
Webinar highlights from The Overcoming MS Handbook: Roadmap to Good Health | S5E2
January 18, 2023 11:55 - 54 minutes - 99 MBWelcome to Living Well with MS, the Overcoming MS podcast where we explore all topics relating to living well with multiple sclerosis (MS). In this episode, we are taking you back to the launch of the ‘Overcoming MS Handbook: Roadmap to Good Health’ with Professor George Jelinek, Dr Jonathan White and Dr Phil Startin. Together they discussed how the new book was created, the highlights from the book and answered questions from the community. We were excited by the arrival of the new book, as...
Functional Medicine with Magic Barclay | S5E1
January 11, 2023 11:46 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MBWelcome to Season 5 of Living Well with MS, where we are pleased to welcome holistic health practitioner and expert Magic Barclay as our guest! Keep reading for the key episode takeaways and Magic's bio. Make sure you sign up to our newsletter to hear our latest tips and news about living a full and happy life with MS. And if you’re new to Overcoming MS, visit our introductory page to find out more about how we support people with MS. Bio: Magic Barclay is the lead practitioner and ...