Living Well with Multiple Sclerosis

• Bonus from the archives: Overcoming MS is possible with Professor George Jelinek | S7 bonus

  Welcome to the inaugural episode of the Living Well with MS podcast, where we are pleased to welcome Professor George Jelinek as our guest! Professor Jelinek is the founder of the Overcoming MS program and was, until recently, the head of the Neuroepidemiology Unit at the University of Melbourne. In this episode, he discusses how extensive scientific research is illuminating new ways to help people with MS live better and healthier lives through changes made to their diets and lifestyles.  Watch this episode on YouTube here. Topics and timestamps 00:10 Geoff’s journey with MS  01:15 Starting The Living Well with MS podcast  01:48 Introduction of Professor Jelinek  03:22 Professor Jelinek’s MS diagnosis  05:22 Roy Swank’s research paper on diet and MS  11:45 Overview of Overcoming MS  14:30 Mindfulness based meditation, is there any science to it?  22:12 Prevention tips for people with MS who have children  27:55 Will lifestyle factors enter the mainstream treatment?  31:15 Impact of diet on multiple sclerosis  More info and links: New to Overcoming MS? Visit our introductory page  Connect with others following Overcoming MS on the Live Well Hub Visit the Overcoming MS website Follow us on social media: Facebook Instagram YouTube Pinterest Don’t miss out: Subscribe to this podcast and never miss an episode. Listen to our archive of Living Well with MS 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. Support us: If you enjoy this podcast, please support the ongoing work and podcasts from Overcoming MS by leaving a donation here. Feel free to share your comments and suggestions for future guests and episode topics by emailing [email protected]. If you like Living Well with MS, please leave a 5-star review.

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• Poetry and MS with Nurse Educator Josie Crawley | S7E21

  In this episode of Living Well with MS, we’re excited to welcome Josie Crawley – poet, professor of nursing, and Overcoming MS community member. Josie has been living with MS for over 20 years, and she shares how poetry, exercise, honesty and joy help her navigate life with resilience and humour. From the challenges of walking to the meditative calm of swimming, from embracing “JOYMO” (the joy of missing out) to choosing self-kindness over comparison, Josie’s reflections are moving, practical and full of wisdom for anyone on their own MS journey. If you’d like to read any of Josie’s poems mentioned in this episode, you can find them here: A collection of poems by Josie Crawley You can watch this episode on YouTube here.  Topics and timestamps 00:00 Meet Josie Crawley and discover her journey with MS 05:42 The healing role of poetry in life with MS 09:09 Family, career and adapting to life with MS 16:03 How Josie discovered the Overcoming MS Program 18:46 Ageing with MS: acceptance and challenges 21:25 Why swimming and walking are Josie’s meditations 25:24 Finding joy and (challenge) in walking 28:15 Finding balance in life with MS 31:22 Navigating medication and treatment options 35:10 Balancing privacy and disclosure in work More info and links Read Josie’s scientific research on Research Gate or by using her Orchid ID 0000-0003-1011-3335    This PDF contains a selection of Josie’s poetry referred to or about content discussed in this episode. You are welcome to share these poems, but please acknowledge Josie as the author, and the source if published.  New to Overcoming MS? Visit our introductory page  Connect with others following Overcoming MS on the Live Well Hub Visit the Overcoming MS website Follow us on social media: Facebook Instagram YouTube Pinterest Don’t miss out: Subscribe to this podcast and never miss an episode. Listen to our archive of Living Well with MS 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. Support us: If you enjoy this podcast, please support the ongoing work and podcasts from Overcoming MS by leaving a donation here. Feel free to share your comments and suggestions for future guests and episode topics by emailing [email protected]. If you like Living Well with MS, please leave a 5-star review.

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• Webinar highlights – Physical activity with Dr Robert Motl | S7E20

  In this episode of Living Well with MS, we’re sharing highlights from a popular webinar on physical activity. Overcoming MS Program Facilitator Heather O’Neil hosts a fascinating conversation with renowned researcher Dr Robert Motl and community members Francis Loye and Duarte Valente. Together, they explore the science and lived experience behind why moving your body matters when you live with MS. Watch this episode on YouTube.  Topics and Timestamps: 02:46 Why exercise is ‘medicine’ for MS 05:50 Cells to society: how activity helps at every level 11:55 Personal experiences: community members share their stories 17:38 Overcoming challenges: motivation and mindset 23:38 Q&A: including questions on fatigue and the best types of exercise 29:25 Practical tips for starting and maintaining an exercise program 35:35 Final thoughts and encouragement to get started and keep going More info and links: Listen to S6E18 The latest research in exercise for MS with Dr Robert Motl Listen to S7E10 A quick guide to the Overcoming MS Program with Heather O’Neil Learn more about the exercise pillar of the Overcoming MS program New to Overcoming MS? Visit our introductory page  Connect with others following Overcoming MS on the Live Well Hub Visit the Overcoming MS website Follow us on social media: Facebook Instagram YouTube Pinterest Don’t miss out: Subscribe to this podcast and never miss an episode. Listen to our archive of Living Well with MS 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. Support us: If you enjoy this podcast, please support the ongoing work and podcasts from Overcoming MS by leaving a donation here. Feel free to share your comments and suggestions for future guests and episode topics by emailing [email protected]. If you like Living Well with MS, please leave a 5-star review.

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• Bonus from the archives: The Overcoming MS guide to getting fit with Véronique Gauthier-Simmons | S7 bonus

  In this episode of the Living Well with MS podcast we are pleased to have Véronique Gauthier-Simmons as our guest! Originally from France and now residing in Portugal, Véronique was diagnosed with MS at the age of 34, but through the Overcoming MS Program and her love of exercise found a way to make staying fit a meaningful part of her life. She now helps others do the same as an Overcoming MS facilitator and qualified yoga instructor and yoga therapist.  Watch this episode on YouTube here.  Topics and timestamps 05:30 Véronique’s yoga business, Taming the Walrus  07:22 How do you decide which exercise is right for you?  12:54 Should one stay within their comfort zone, or push their boundaries?  16:25 What kind of exercises can you do if not fully mobile?  18:59 Between watching exercise videos or taking a fitness class, which is better?  More info and links: You can learn more about Véronique’s professional background here. New to Overcoming MS? Visit our introductory page  Connect with others following Overcoming MS on the Live Well Hub Visit the Overcoming MS website Follow us on social media: Facebook Instagram YouTube Pinterest Don’t miss out: Subscribe to this podcast and never miss an episode. Listen to our archive of Living Well with MS 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. Support us: If you enjoy this podcast, please support the ongoing work and podcasts from Overcoming MS by leaving a donation here. Feel free to share your comments and suggestions for future guests and episode topics by emailing [email protected]. If you like Living Well with MS, please leave a 5-star review.

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• Dance for MS with Tiffany Stott and Emily Davis of the Scottish Ballet | S7E19

  In this episode of Living Well with MS – the podcast where we explore how lifestyle choices and evidence-based approaches can help people live full and healthy lives with multiple sclerosis – we look at the surprising benefits of dance with Tiffany Stott and Emily Davis from Scottish Ballet.   Tiffany leads Scottish Ballet’s Dance Health Programmes, and Emily recently completed her PhD on Elevate – a dance programme created specifically for people with MS. What makes Elevate stand out is its inclusivity: whether you’re seated, standing, brand new to dance or have years of experience, the classes are adapted so everyone can take part.   Join us as we explore how the arts and science come together to support people with MS, and why dance might be one of the most uplifting ways to live well.  Topics and Timestamps: 01:00 Introduction to Dance for MS  01:57 Scottish Ballet’s health programmes  05:47 How the Elevate programme was developed  10:52 The research and evidence for Dance and MS  15:02 What a class looks and feels like  20:49 Emily’s PhD findings on Elevate  24:48 Overcoming barriers to participation  27:45 Benefits of dance for MS  30:48 How to get involved with Elevate More info and links: Learn more and join an Elevate Dance for MS class  Read Emily Davis’ research on Dance for MS  New to Overcoming MS? Visit our introductory page  Connect with others following Overcoming MS on the Live Well Hub Visit the Overcoming MS website Follow us on social media: Facebook Instagram YouTube Pinterest Don’t miss out: Subscribe to this podcast and never miss an episode. Listen to our archive of Living Well with MS 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. Support us: If you enjoy this podcast, please support the ongoing work and podcasts from Overcoming MS by leaving a donation here. Feel free to share your comments and suggestions for future guests and episode topics by emailing [email protected]. If you like Living Well with MS, please leave a 5-star review.

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