Overcoming MS

Living Well with Multiple Sclerosis

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Welcome 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 mana...

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Nutrition Facts for MS with Dr Michael Greger | S5E20 12.07.2023 31:33

Welcome 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...

Webinar highlights: Progressive MS with Phil Startin and Helen Rees Leahy | S5E19 05.07.2023 33:25

In 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 Findin...

Parkinson’s and MS with Dr Jonny Acheson and Dr Jonny White | S5E18 21.06.2023 53:32

In 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...

Webinar highlights: NEU updates with Associate Professor Sandra Neate | S5E17 14.06.2023 46:33

Welcome 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 editio...

Giving Back with Circle Ambassador Jesse Mirsky | S5E16 07.06.2023 22:21

Welcome 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 T...

MS and Creativity with Molly Meng | S5E15 24.05.2023 31:03

Welcome 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. Wa...

Webinar highlights: Mindfulness and Meditation with Phil Startin | S5E14 17.05.2023 46:53

Welcome 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 webi...

Meditation tips with Professor Craig Hassed | S5E13 03.05.2023 53:31

Welcome 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 news...

The MS Stage with Megan Evans | S5E12 19.04.2023 35:37

Welcome 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 tip...

Exercise at home with Véronique Gauthier-Simmons | S5E11 12.04.2023 23:13

Welcome 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 li...

Eating and Breathing for Optimum Health with Graham and Annette Henry | S5E10 05.04.2023 41:51

Welcome 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 lates...

Ask Jack - Dining Out at Restaurants | S5E9 15.03.2023 43:10

Welcome 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 podcast@overcomingms.org . Keep reading for the key episode takeaways and Jack’s bio. Make...

Family friendly Foods with Sam Josephs Webinar highlights | S5E8 08.03.2023 34:55

Welcome 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...

The Art and Science of Fasting with Steve Hendricks | S5E7 01.03.2023 56:57

Welcome 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...

Over a decade of Overcoming MS with Renee Coffey | S5E6 15.02.2023 37:11

Welcome 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...

Webinar highlights from Ask Aaron with Dr. Aaron Boster | S5E5 08.02.2023 56:24

Welcome 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. ...

MS Advocacy and Accessible Fashion with Roxy Murray | S5E4 01.02.2023 37:39

Welcome 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...

In conversation with Associate Professor Michelle O’Donoghue |S5E3 25.01.2023 33:59

Welcome 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. ...

Webinar highlights from The Overcoming MS Handbook: Roadmap to Good Health | S5E2 18.01.2023 54:04

Welcome 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 bo...

Functional Medicine with Magic Barclay | S5E1 11.01.2023 31:11

Welcome 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 ou...

Building resilience with Dr Rachael Hunter | S4E34 21.12.2022 41:25

Welcome to Living Well with MS. In this episode, Geoff catches up with Overcoming MS facilitator, Dr Rachael Hunter, a clinical psychologist and senior lecturer in clinical and health psychology at Swansea University. Rachael talks to Geoff about the meaning of resilience and looking after your psychological health. Watch this episode on YouTube here . Keep reading for the key episode takeawa...

Disrupt Move and Transform with Kathy Chester | S4E33 14.12.2022 25:03

On this episode of Living Well with MS we are pleased to welcome Kathy Chester, a certified fitness trainer and podcaster with MS. Watch this episode on YouTube here . Keep reading for the key episode takeaways. Topics and Timestamps: 02:09 Could you tell us a bit about yourself and where you're from? 07:26 How did you come to understand that these factors affected you? 11:25 You...

Coffee Break with community member Dave Jackman | S4E32 30.11.2022 47:30

Welcome to Living Well with MS Coffee Break, where we are pleased to welcome Dave Jackman as our guest! Dave is the Overcoming MS Ambassador for Scotland – Fife. Prior to diagnosis, he was a keen runner and played cricket for over 40 years. His interests now include computers, cricket, dogs, music, home exchanging and travel. Watch this episode on YouTube here . Keep reading for the key episo...

Introduction to Overcoming MS with Dr. Jonathan White (webinar highlights) | S4E31 16.11.2022 47:50

Welcome to Living Well with MS. In this episode, we are taking you back to one of our particularly popular webinars, ‘Introduction to Overcoming MS’ with Dr. Jonathan White. Whether you are new to Overcoming MS or have followed the Program for years, this episode will be a well-worthy listen as Jonathan guides you through each step and the evidence behind it. This webinar was recorded 30 June 202...

Ask Jack - Soups | S4E30 02.11.2022 45:57

Welcome to Ask Jack, featuring the prodigious culinary talents of professional holistic chef Jack McNulty answering soup-related questions generated by you, our community. Don’t forget to submit your questions for Jack by emailing them to podcast@overcomingms.org . Watch this episode on YouTube here . Keep reading for the key episode takeaways. Topics and Timestamps: 02:06 Are there...