Colleen Daniels

MSMS: The Many Stories of Multiple Sclerosis

Health EN ↓ 33 episodes

We’ve recently updated our podcast cover — same show, new look! Welcome to MSMS: The Many Stories of Multiple Sclerosis Here, you'll hear real stories from real people—Australians and occasionally others from around the world—sharing their experiences of life with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). The podcast began with Colleen's hope to build greater understanding of Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant (HSCT), by spotlighting the stories of Australians living with MS who had undergone this intense and often misunderstood procedure. What started as a focus on HSCT has since grown to include a range of c...

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Colleen Daniels

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We all have a life, ours is changed by MS. Read my 'diary' with me about how things changed ... 17.03.2024 7:18

In this solo episode, Colleen reflects on life before HSCT, supported by writings she'd completed in earlier years, before learning of HSCT.. "This solo episode is a bit of an indulgence I suppose. I began recording this after thinking about ways to provide value to listeners - seeing the number of listeners continue to rise while I'd been ill; without new episodes, it was obvious p...

The importance of communities: Meet the connecting force for people undergoing HSCT 15.02.2024 37:26

When HSCT was barely being heard of Carol was pointed to it, and wanted to do whatever possible to stop her MS. Always seeking to help others Carol speaks frankly of her experience, and her thoughts during and since her MS / HSCT journey. Support the show You can join Colleen and other Australians living with MS in this podcast's Facebook group which was originally created to support those...

When you become your own case study : Mary's journey from professional to patient 08.02.2024 28:51

When health issues came knocking just as Mary was completing her degree, her studies meant she understood the medical talk around her diagnosis. Mary's story of her journey will have listeners admiring her strong but calm character, as we hear of her willingness to push on while both experiencing and understanding much of what was happening. Recommended listening, and especially for those w...

When Peter learned that Primary Progressive MS doesn't mean there are no options 24.01.2024 27:53

A fateful meeting provided Peter an unexpected opportunity. Carmel was with him all the way ... Support the show You can join Colleen and other Australians living with MS in this podcast's Facebook group which was originally created to support those interested in HSCT and now exists to facilitate discussion on all issues relevant to MS. Multiple Sclerosis and HSCT Australia - Facebook group...

What's it all about? It's ok to talk about MS and how we deal with it - and we should 18.01.2024 4:18

My first solo episode, explaining what this podcast is about! Support the show You can join Colleen and other Australians living with MS in this podcast's Facebook group which was originally created to support those interested in HSCT and now exists to facilitate discussion on all issues relevant to MS. Multiple Sclerosis and HSCT Australia - Facebook group PS: I'd appreciate your dona...

CoVid wasn't stopping Kerrie 18.01.2024 9:10

Colleen met Kerrie by coincidence some years ago, and soon learned MS was just one life experience they had in common. Kerrie talks with Colleen here about her MS and her journey toward HSCT, as well as her complicated trip overseas to see it happen, at a most difficult time - and her results after HSCT in Moscow. Support the show You can join Colleen and other Australians living with MS in this...

Tanya rises up from the lowest low, to triumph, and AVN? 11.01.2024 24:27

Tanya was a Personal Trainer when Multiple Sclerosis interrupted her life and career. Tanya's story is captivating, her personality and attitude inspire as she emerges from her worst time to moments that will lift us up through her MS, HSCT and recovery onwards. Support the show You can join Colleen and other Australians living with MS in this podcast's Facebook group which was origin...

Colleen & Kel's unique experience 04.01.2024 19:05

Diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in 1998, Colleen initially saw her symptoms fade, eventually making the disease seem unnoticeable. However, five years after meeting and marrying her husband, Kel, it became clear that Colleen was losing her ability to walk. In 2017, the couple embarked on a life-changing mission to stop the disease’s progression. Their journey has led to appearances in Australian...