Living with MS

Welcome to Living with MS Podcast, the podcast from MS Ireland where we share real experiences of life with multiple sclerosis.

We’re starting season 2 with a very special guest — writer, speaker, the Unspeakable Bits webinar host and MS advocate Trevis L. Gleason.

Trevis was diagnosed with MS in 2001, and over the past two decades he has become one of the most recognised voices documenting life with MS.

This year, he’s also marking the 20th anniversary of his Everyday Health blog, where he has shared more than 2,500 pieces about living with MS. In fact, his publisher has described him as “one of the most prolific and long-standing chroniclers of life with chronic illness on the web”.

In this episode, Trevis tells us about his journey from working in the hospitality sector to becoming a writer and advocate, how he navigated his diagnosis, and what it really means to live well with MS.

Links to Trevis long running blog and book on MS
https://www.everydayhealth.com/authors/trevis-gleason/
https://coffeetownpress.com/2023/12/08/living-well-with-multiple-sclerosis-by-trevis-l-gleason/

The Living with MS Podcast series aims to give a voice to the Irish MS community as our guests share their own personal multiple sclerosis story from diagnosis to today.

Every person with MS has different symptoms, different reactions to being diagnosed, different journeys and this series aims to share those stories every month to hopefully help you get a better understanding of MS.

For more information on MS Ireland and multiple sclerosis go to our website here https://www.ms-society.ie

We would ask you to follow or subscribe to this series wherever you get your podcasts and you will be the first to hear a new episode every month.
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We are delighted to say we close out Season 1 of Living with MS with a wonderful, informative conversation with Ava Battles, CE of MS Ireland.

We’ll hear about Ava’s journey to leading MS Ireland and how MS Ireland has grown and evolved to meet the real-world needs of the MS community across Ireland.

Ava opens up about her role; the impact MS Ireland is making and the people and stories that drive her work. We also discuss what the future might hold for the MS community in Ireland.

If you or someone you know is affected by MS — or you’re simply curious about what it takes to lead a charity, then this episode is for you.

The Living with MS Podcast series aims to give a voice to the Irish MS community as our guests share their own personal multiple sclerosis story from diagnosis to today.

Every person with MS has different symptoms, different reactions to being diagnosed, different journeys and this series aims to share those stories every month to hopefully help you get a better understanding of MS.

For more information on MS Ireland and multiple sclerosis go to our website here https://www.ms-society.ie

We would ask you to follow or subscribe to this series wherever you get your podcasts and you will be the first to hear a new episode every month.
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Welcome back to Living with MS, the podcast from MS Ireland that shares the real stories, challenges, and triumphs of people across the MS community.

Today, we are chatting with Colette Brooks Cunningham from Sligo, whose partner Liam lives with MS.

We’ve spoken to many people living with MS, but this time we’re hearing from someone supporting a loved one — and that perspective is such an important part of our MS community.

Collette shares her honest experiences, the challenges, and the moments of strength that come from walking this journey together.

Colette also talks about her recent advocacy work with MS Ireland, helping to campaign for a community worker for the Sligo/Leitrim area, and how much she’s gained personally from getting involved.

It’s an open, honest, and inspiring chat that reminds us how MS impacts not just one person, but families, relationships, and communities.

The Living with MS Podcast series aims to give a voice to the Irish MS community as our guests share their own personal multiple sclerosis story from diagnosis to today.

Every person with MS has different symptoms, different reactions to being diagnosed, different journeys and this series aims to share those stories every month to hopefully help you get a better understanding of MS.

For more information on MS Ireland and multiple sclerosis go to our website here https://www.ms-society.ie

We would ask you to follow or subscribe to this series wherever you get your podcasts and you will be the first to hear a new episode every month.
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This month, we are joined by MS Readathon Ambassador Louise Power, a mum of two from Ballina, Co. Mayo, who was diagnosed with MS in 2015.

Louise opens up about her journey, how activism and advocacy have shaped her life, and the incredible support she found through her local MS Ireland branch. She also shares the value of getting involved in community events—like the upcoming MS Ireland National Conference in Cork on 15th November 2025.

Listen to Louise’s inspiring story and her message of connection, growth, and hope for the MS community.

The Living with MS Podcast is a space where we share the real stories of people living with MS across Ireland. Each episode explores personal experiences, practical advice, and the power of community—helping us connect, learn, and support one another.

Learn more about the MS Readathon: msreadathon.ie

Discover details on the MS Ireland National Conference 2025: ms-society.ie/national-conference-2025
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Our guest this month is the wonderful Hannah Morris-Bankole, who is a new member of the MS Ireland MS & Me Blog team.

Hannah is a mum of 6 children living in Galway and currently doing her PhD in psychology.

Hannah speaks eloquently about bring diagnosed with RRMS in 2013, her journey since then and how her diagnosis influenced her work researching the availability and needs for psychological supports for people with MS in Ireland.

The Living with MS Podcast series aims to give a voice to the Irish MS community as our guests share their own personal multiple sclerosis story from diagnosis to today.

Every person with MS has different symptoms, different reactions to being diagnosed, different journeys and this series aims to share those stories every month to hopefully help you get a better understanding of MS.

For more information on MS Ireland and multiple sclerosis go to our website here https://www.ms-society.ie

We would ask you to follow or subscribe to this series wherever you get your podcasts and you will be the first to hear a new episode every month.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.