The MS Show

Bron Webster - diagnosed 1996, mum with MS, expert MS patient and still mob
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A podcast for people living with MS (Multiple Sclerosis) ... MS stories, MS news, and coming to know you're not the only one. Whether you're newly diagnosed with MS, a fully-fledged person with disabilities or want to find out more about this chronic, neurological illness, this show's for you. Hear from experts, influencers and patients (mainly UK-based).

  1. 07/27/2021

    06720-20Multiple20Sclerosis20-20Stop20Working20320Real20Life20Maddy20Baxter20considers20her20MS20Future

    In this episode of the MS Show Bron once again talks to Maddy Baxter. Maddy was only diagnosed with MS relatively recently and talks candidly about her diagnosis journey, her reactions to it and how she is now contemplating a post-diagnosis future for herself and her husband.  The topics discussed are around coming to terms with the illness, what that might mean for her working life and how she is learning to put her own health and wellness first without feeling guilty. Bron and Maddy also consider what it feels like to live with the uncertainty brought by MS and the need to focus on planning for what is really important going forward and the concept of breaking down things into smaller more manageable steps. Maddy and Bron also discuss the benefit of maintaining a sense of humour to help you through the difficult times.  Please share this episode with others who may find it useful.   Get in Touch with the show: Email the show: hello@multiplesuccess.co.uk Find Bron on social media using these handles:    Bron Webster    Multiple Success There's a website too: https://www.multiplesuccess.co.uk and a friendly and helpful Facebook group for people impacted by Multiple Sclerosis. Ask to join the group by answering the questions here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/multiplesclerosisukhelpmultiplesuccesscommunity © Bron Webster 2021

    58 min

  2. 07/13/2021

    066 - Multiple Sclerosis Stop Working - Real Life 2

    In this episode Bron continues to talk to Roger Cook, but also 2 other guests - Rachael Tomlinson and Martin Baum. Roger Cook, was diagnosed early in his working career and is now effectively retired on medical grounds but volunteers with the MS Society and as an expert patient. Martin is a published author and Blogger in the MS community. Rachael is also an MS Blogger having had to leave conventional employment in the NHS. Bron Continues the discussion topics around retirement with MS, ill health retirement and changes in life as a consequence.  She talks to 3 guests - Roger Cook, who was also a guest on the previous episode (episode 065), Martin Baum who has featured in a previous episode of The MS Show (episode 048), and Rachael Tomlinson who has previously told her diagnosis story (episodes 9 and 910).  The episode includes a useful  discussion around making sure you get best advice from people before making any specific decisions about leaving employment - and the various forms that this can take. Rachael talks frankly about what happened to her and how much differently she would handle it if given another opportunity.   Get in Touch: Email the show: hello@multiplesuccess.co.uk Find Bron on social media using these handles:    Bron Webster    Multiple Success There's a website too: https://www.multiplesuccess.co.uk and a friendly and helpful Facebook group for people impacted by Multiple Sclerosis. Ask to join the group by answering the questions here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/multiplesclerosisukhelpmultiplesuccesscommunity © Bron Webster 2021

    32 min

  3. 06/22/2021

    065 - Multiple Sclerosis Stop Working - Real Life 1

    In this episode Bron chats to 2 guests, Roger Cook and Maddy Baxter. Both guests have had to face stopping working in their previous jobs. The discussion centres around how people arrive at retirement decisions or shifts in career direction as they try to combine MS with working. It also considers how you might feel about that decision and how this change can redefine your purpose in life as you prioritise your own wellness.  Roger has been living with his life change for over 15 years whereas Maddy was only diagnosed 6 months ago and her decisions are very immediate as she considers the possibilities of self employment. Today's guests: Roger Cook, who was diagnosed early in his working career. After working in industry and attempting to take on a franchise, Roger is now effectively retired on medical grounds but volunteers with the MS Society and as an expert patient. Maddy Baxter has worked in accountancy at a local authority for 20 years before being diagnosed relatively recently. Maddy is thinking about planning her future and considering what work options might be available if she becomes self-employed. Get in Touch: Email the show: hello@multiplesuccess.co.uk Find Bron on social media using these handles:    Bron Webster    Multiple Success There's a website too: https://www.multiplesuccess.co.uk and a friendly and helpful Facebook group for people impacted by Multiple Sclerosis. Ask to join the group by answering the questions here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/multiplesclerosisukhelpmultiplesuccesscommunity

    1h 5m

  4. 06/08/2021

    Multiple Sclerosis - Stop working for Health Reasons

    Bron, who has been living with MS for over 25 years and who gave up full time work as an employee back in 2012, discusses the concept of retirement. What does retirement mean? and what might precipitate the thoughts of retiring for a person with MS? and some of her own thought processes which lead to her own decision to slow down.  What might the implications be of such a decision and what might you need to think about with regard to your future life?   Email the show: hello@multiplesuccess.co.uk Find Bron on social media using these handles:    Bron Webster    Multiple Success There's a website too: https://www.multiplesuccess.co.uk and a friendly and helpful Facebook group for people impacted by Multiple Sclerosis. Ask to join by answering the questions here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/multiplesclerosisukhelpmultiplesuccesscommunity Copyright: Bron Webster 2021

    19 min

  5. 06/01/2021

    Multiple Sclerosis in The Caribbean with Kav Partap

    Kav Partap was first diagnosed with MS when she was 18 years old following a severe attack. She has gone on to study, become a teacher. She is married with 2 young children and lives in the Caribbean.  Kav writes a blog of her experiences and has also recently completed a book that will be available soon on Amazon.  In this podcast, Kav talks about her experiences of being diagnosed, treatments and living with MS in her Caribbean home.  She discusses her life as a blogger, teacher, mother, and how she has adapted her life to living with MS. Copyright: Bron Webster 2021

    57 min

  6. 05/25/2021

    Multiple Sclerosis International Federation with Josie Chadband

    How is the MS International Federation (MSIF) working to help the Multiple Sclerosis community? Josie Chadband, who works for the charity, gives us her insights and explains how this global effort is raising more funds than ever before, and supporting the MS Atlas, the Progressive MS Alliance and People with MS. I didn't realise the MSIF has existed since the sixties, did you? …  what else don't WE know?? As we draw nearer to closing this year's #The50kinMay in a few days time and with World MS Day just around the corner (30 May every year) this is an exciting episode to raise awareness of MS.   .. here's the charity donation page for Bron Webster: https://www.themay50k.com/fundraisers/bronwebster   To contact the podcast email: hello@multiplesuccess.co.uk To contact the producer and host, Bron Webster, call (UK) 07831 600673 To find out more online / other episodes visit https://www.multiplesuccess.co.uk

    30 min

  7. 05/18/2021

    Multiple Sclerosis - Who's on your MS Team?

    Bron discusses the importance of understanding who's in your MS team and working with or being the team leader.   Copyright: Bron Webster 2021 https://www.multiplesuccess.co.uk/podcasts Email: hello@multiplesuccess.co.uk

    15 min

  8. 05/11/2021

    Multiple Sclerosis meet Mark Webb Diversity Campaigner, Blogger and Adrenaline Junkie

    Bron chats with Mark about his Multiple Sclerosis journey from his initial symptoms in his 20's, through his jobs, his supportive employer, his MS diagnosis, and his eventual acceptance and use of the phrase disabled.    His social media expertise led to him working with the charity shift.ms (https://shift.ms/ ), and he continues to offer motivational speaking - working with various companies and a new initiative - Neurolife Now (https://neurolifenow.org/ )   Listen in as we explore Mark's positive attitude to his life with MS.   Copyright: Bron Webster 2021 https://www.multiplesuccess.co.uk/podcasts Email: hello@multiplesuccess.co.uk

    1h 4m
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A podcast for people living with MS (Multiple Sclerosis) ... MS stories, MS news, and coming to know you're not the only one. Whether you're newly diagnosed with MS, a fully-fledged person with disabilities or want to find out more about this chronic, neurological illness, this show's for you. Hear from experts, influencers and patients (mainly UK-based).

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  • Creator
    Bron Webster - diagnosed 1996, mum with MS, expert MS patient and still mob
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2021
  • Episodes
    78
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Bron Webster 2020
  • Show Website
    The MS Show