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  • Webinar highlights – Eating Well and MS | S7E13
    Welcome to Living Well with MS, the podcast that empowers you to take control of your health and wellbeing. In this episode, we’re sharing highlights from a recent webinar hosted by Overcoming MS Program Facilitator and Nutritional Therapist Karen Lee. Karen is joined by plant-based chef, Jack McNulty, and Overcoming MS community members, Melody Landwehr and Jenna Cox, to explore the diet pillar of the Overcoming MS Program. From practical cooking strategies and understanding fats, to batch cooking, eating out, and overcoming early challenges, our guests share a mix of lived experience and expert insight to help you feel confident and inspired in your approach to eating for MS health.    Topics and Timestamps:  01:17 Karen introduces the Overcoming MS diet pillar and describes what it involves  04:36 Jack shares his story, insights from the Overcoming MS Handbook, and practical cooking tips  19:53 Melody discusses her gradual, realistic journey into adopting the Overcoming MS diet  23:06 Jenna reflects on going dairy-free, shares a free recipe resource, and offers tips for eating out with confidence  28:58 The panel shares their go-to weeknight meals for busy days  31:15 Quick and easy snack ideas that fit the Overcoming MS way of eating  More info and links: The Sensitive Foodie by Karen Lee JennaCox.co.uk  Vegan Weekly by Jack McNulty  Watch other webinars by Karen Lee here  Listen to Jenna’s podcast episode here Listen to podcast episodes by Jack McNulty  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 and want to support the ongoing work of Overcoming MS, you can leave 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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  • Overcoming MS programs, courses and Living Well Live with Jake Connor | S7E12
    In this episode of Living Well with MS – exploring topics relating to living a full and healthy life with multiple sclerosis – host  Geoff Allix welcomes Jake Connor, Service Delivery Manager at Overcoming MS, for a deep dive into the charity’s evolving support services and what it means to be part of a global MS community. From his personal connection to MS through his mother’s diagnosis, Jake shares how his journey from the corporate world to the charity sector has been driven by purpose and empathy. Jake talks through the range of Overcoming MS's evidence-informed offerings, including webinars, courses, retreats and the Live Well Hub, and the impact they have on individuals living with MS. He also introduces Living Well Live, Overcoming MS’s brand-new all-day hybrid event, designed to inspire, educate and connect the MS community both in person and around the world. Topics and Timestamps: 01:20 Meet Jake: his role at Overcoming MS and what drives him 02:51 A personal journey: Jake shares his MS connection 04:35 Finding purpose: why Jake joined the Overcoming MS team 07:39 Beyond support: the wide range of services we offer 10:33 All about the Pathway to Overcoming MS course 12:11 Awards, recognition and journal articles 13:13 Transformation at Overcoming MS residential retreats 16:33 Why our Living Well with MS webinars are so popular 18:31 Exploring community in the Live Well Hub 20:36 A new event for 2025: Living Well Live More info and links: Living Well Live Connect with others following Overcoming MS on the Live Well Hub Events including Discover Overcoming MS Webinars Replay with Dr Rob Motl Replays with Dr Aaron Boster Replay with Dr Michelle O’Donoghue Overcoming MS Retreats Pathway to Overcoming MS Course New to Overcoming MS?Visit our introductory page   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  Make sure you sign up to our newsletterto hear our latest tips and news about living a full and happy life with MS. Support us: If you enjoy this podcast and want to support the ongoing work of Overcoming MS, you can leave 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 archive: The Overcoming MS diet in a nutshell with Sam Josephs | S7 bonus
    In this episode of the Living Well with MS podcast we are pleased to welcome Sam Josephs as our guest. Sam is a qualified Nutritional Therapist and has worked as a retreat facilitator for Overcoming  Multiple Sclerosis. In this episode, we demystify the Overcoming MS diet and provide helpful tips and tricks on how to hack the food portion of the Overcoming MS lifestyle and make it as scrumptious as possible!  Topics and Timestamps:   01:24 Sam’s journey with Overcoming MS   08:54 Basic recommendations for the Overcoming MS diet  10:26 What type of fish is included in the diet?   15:46 Tips and ideal substitutes for Overcoming MS-recommended foods  26:06 Navigating meals during seasonal holidays with the Overcoming MS diet pillar  29:46 Is chicken breast really a problem?  More info and links: Listen to part 2 of ‘The OMS Diet in a Nutshell’ here Learn more about Sam Josephs’ professional background  Learn more about the Overcoming MS diet recommendations  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 and want to support the ongoing work of Overcoming MS, you can leave 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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  • Fundraising at Overcoming MS with Rob Carter | S7E11
    In this inspiring episode of Living Well with MS, we're joined by Rob Carter, Head of Income Generation at Overcoming MS. With over two decades of experience in the not-for-profit world – including organisations like the MS Trust and Youth Music – Rob brings strategic insight, compassion, and a deeply personal connection to his work.  Rob sits down with CEO Alex Holden to explore the power of community fundraising – and how every challenge, skydive, cake sale, or regular gift fuels the future of Overcoming MS.   Whether you're already fundraising or simply curious, this episode is packed with practical ideas, powerful stories, and motivation to make a difference. Watch this episode on YouTube here. Keep reading for the key episode takeaways.   Topics and Timestamps:  01:44 Rob’s journey into fundraising and his personal connection to MS  06:29 Why fundraising is essential to the Overcoming MS mission  09:35 What is fundraising and how does it work?  14:45 Real life stories from independent Overcoming MS fundraisers   18:26 Big adventures: Overcoming MS organised challenge events  20:07 Fundraising for all: ideas beyond physical challenges  21:41 How to get in touch with the fundraising team  22:30 The huge impact of regular giving  25:42 Non-financial ways to support Overcoming MS    More info and links:   Donate to Overcoming MS  Sign up for Give as you Live   Sign up for Easy Fundraising   Join a fundraising event  Start your own fundraiser  Jane and Ian’s Door to Door Challege podcast episode   New to Overcoming MS? Visit our introductory page    Connect with others following Overcoming MS on the Live Well Hub   Visit the Overcoming MS website      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 and want to support the ongoing work of Overcoming MS, you can leave 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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  • A quick guide to the Overcoming MS Program with Heather O’Neil | S7E10
    In this inspiring and info-packed episode of Living Well with MS, we welcome the brilliant Heather O’Neil – a social worker, Overcoming MS Program Facilitator, and member of the MS community – to break down the Overcoming MS Program in a clear and relatable way.  Diagnosed with MS in 2020, Heather quickly discovered the Overcoming MS Program and never looked back. With warmth and insight, she walks us through each pillar, from diet and Vitamin D to movement and mindfulness, sharing both evidence and her personal experience.  Whether you're new to Overcoming MS or need a refresher, this episode is your perfect starting point to explore how the Program can empower you to take charge of your health and well-being.  Topics and Timestamps:   01:54 Heather's MS journey  03:56 Discovering Overcoming MS  04:59 Becoming an Overcoming MS Program Facilitator  06:27 The Overcoming MS Diet explained  08:58 Sunlight, vitamin D and why they matter  11:49 The Overcoming MS approach to Physical Activity  14:27 Mindfulness and stress reduction  16:48 Medication as an Overcoming MS Pillar  17:48 Family health matters  19:54 Change your life, for life   21:05 How to connect with the Overcoming MS community  More info and links:  Join a Pathway Program  Learn more about Overcoming MS Retreats  Hear more from Heather on stress management  New to Overcoming MS? Visit our introductory page    Connect with others following Overcoming MS on the Live Well Hub   Visit the Overcoming MS website      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 and want to support the ongoing work of Overcoming MS, you can leave 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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About Living Well with Multiple Sclerosis

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 managing symptoms through lifestyle modification.
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