Living Well with Multiple Sclerosis

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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.

  1. 13 DE NOV.

    Ask Jack- Fermented foods | S6E23

    Welcome to Living Well with MS, the podcast that empowers you to take control of your health and wellbeing.  We are pleased to welcome Jack McNulty as our guest! Jack is a professional cook and a longtime follower of the Overcoming MS Program. In this episode, he answers questions from the community about fermented foods. Watch this episode on YouTube here. Keep reading for the key episode takeaways. Topics and Timestamps: 01:35 What is fermentation and how does it fit with the Overcoming MS diet? 04:17 What do you need to begin fermenting at home? 08:07 Common pitfalls and how to avoid them 11:33 Dairy-free yogurt and kefir 18:07 Making kombucha 20:33 Homemade sourdough bread from a starter 28:23 Pickling vegetables 33:28 Koji, a cultured mold to make miso and soy sauce 37:45 Making apple cider vinegar   Want to learn more about living a full and happy life with multiple sclerosis?  Sign up to our newsletter to hear our latest tips. More info and links: Try Jack’s recipes for fermented foods here: Read Jack’s newsletter at substack.com/ 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 episodes here. If you like Living Well with MS, please leave a 5-star review. Feel free to share your comments and suggestions for future guests and episode topics by emailing podcast@overcomingms.org. 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, we would really appreciate it if you could leave a donation here. Every donation, however small, helps us to share the podcast with more people on how to live well with MS.

    44min

  2. 30 DE OUT.

    Disease Modifying Therapies with Neurologist Dr. Aaron Boster | S6E22

    Welcome to Living Well with MS, the podcast that empowers you to take control of your health and wellbeing. Today we’re thrilled to welcome back Dr Aaron Boster as our guest! Dr Boster is a board-certified Neurologist specialising in Multiple Sclerosis. He is a frequent guest on Living Well with MS and in this episode he’s here to talk about Medication, one of the pillars of the Overcoming MS Program. Specifically, Aaron goes into detail on a wide range of disease modifying therapies (DMTs) for MS, as well as discussing when people should start taking DMT’s, and what they should consider before they do so. There’s lots of useful information in this episode about many different DMT options – we hope you find it useful in making the right decisions for you. Let us know what you think! Watch this episode on YouTube here. Keep reading for the key episode takeaways. Topics and Timestamps: 01:21 What are the medication choices for people with MS and how have they improved? 02:39  When should I start a DMT? 04:30  What should I consider when choosing a drug? 07:08  Alemtuzumab (Lemtrada) 11:14  Cladribine (Mavenclad) 15:05  Fingolimod (Gilenya) 17:13  Mitoxantrone (Novantrone) 18:39  Natalizumab (Tysabri) 21:42  Ofatumumab (Kesimpta) 25:01  Ocrelizumab (Ocrevus) 28:58  Ozanimod (Zeposia) 30:35  Rituximab (Rituxan, MabThera, and Truxima) 32:34  Siponimod (Mayzent) 34:59  Avonex/ Betaferon/ Refib/ Extavia 37:49  Glatiramer Acetate (Copaxone) 40:07  Dimethyl Fumarate (Tecfidera) 42:38  Diroximel Fumarate (Vumerity) 43:46  Plegridy 44:45  Ponesimod (ponvory) 45:41  Teriflunomide (Aubagio) 50:14  Low-dose Naltrexone 52:07  BTK inhibitors   Want to learn more about living a full and happy life with multiple sclerosis?  Sign up to our newsletter to hear our latest tips. More info and links: Dr Boster was on six previous Living Well with MS episodes: S1E11: Making the Right Medication Choices S2E17: Lifestyle Choices and Their Impact on MS S3E43: Let’s Talk About Sex (and MS) S5E5 Webinar highlights from Ask Aaron with Dr. Aaron Boster S5E36 Webinar Highlights: Ask a Neurologist with Dr Aaron Boster S6E19 Webinar Highlights: Ask a Neurologist with Dr Aaron Boster Check out Dr Boster’s popular YouTube channel covering all aspects of 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 episodes here. If you like Living Well with MS, please leave a 5-star review. Feel free to share your comments and suggestions for future guests and episode topics by emailing podcast@overcomingms.org. 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, we would really appreciate it if you could leave a donation here. Every donation, however small, helps us to share the podcast with more people on how to live well with MS.

    58min

  3. 16 DE OUT.

    Webinar Highlights: Reducing stress through meditation and mindfulness with Dr Phil Startin | S6E21

    Welcome to Living Well with MS, the podcast that empowers you to take control of your health and wellbeing. Today we’re sharing the highlights from our webinar with the incredible Dr Phil Startin! Phil is an Overcoming MS facilitator who lives with progressive MS. He’s an expert in meditation and mindfulness and teaches Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction courses for people with MS. Phil gave us some brilliant information and really useful tips on how to meditate – it’s a fascinating listen whether you are a regular meditator or are just getting started with your practice. Let us know what you think! Watch this episode on YouTube here. Keep reading for the key episode takeaways.   Topics and Timestamps: 01:22 Phil’s background in meditation and mindfulness 03:33 The fight or flight response 04:49 How stress dysregulates our immune system 08:47 Meditation is clinically proven to help people cope with stress 10:41 Mini meditations to try throughout the day 13:49 Guided meditation 20:06 A definition of mindfulness 23:50 The benefits of awareness, including increased resilience 28:02 Mental health tips for your daily routine   Want to learn more about living a full and happy life with multiple sclerosis?  Sign up to our newsletter to hear our latest tips. More info and links: Phil Startin has been on two other Living Well with MS episodes: S5E19 Webinar highlights: Progressive MS with Phil Startin and Helen Rees Leahy S5E14 Webinar highlights: Mindfulness and Meditation with Phil Startin Jon Kabat-Zinn's Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Dr Walter Cannon’s fight or flight response Meditation expert Ian Gawler Listen to meditation expert Craig Hassed S5E13 Meditation tips with Professor Craig Hassed S1E7 Building a daily meditation practice with Dr Craig Hassed Shannon Harvey’s film My Year of Living Mindfully or listen to her podcast episode Hardwiring Happiness by Rick Hanson 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 episodes here. If you like Living Well with MS, please leave a 5-star review. Feel free to share your comments and suggestions for future guests and episode topics by emailing podcast@overcomingms.org. 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, we would really appreciate it if you could leave a donation here. Every donation, however small, helps us to share the podcast with more people on how to live well with MS.

    32min

  4. 2 DE OUT.

    Meditation with Overcoming MS facilitator Yvette Sargood | S6E20

    Welcome to Living Well with MS, the podcast that empowers you to take control of your health and wellbeing. Today we’re thrilled to welcome Yvette Sargood as our guest! Yvette is an Overcoming MS facilitator and a meditation teacher who lives with MS and follows the Overcoming MS program. In this fascinating episode, Yvette talks to Geoff about meditation and mindfulness, as well as her personal journey with the MS Program, including disclosing her diagnosis to her employer and how she overcame her chocolate cravings! There’s lots of useful information and tips in this episode (including a discussion on chocolate replacements!) We hope you enjoy it – let us know what you think! Watch this episode on YouTube here. Keep reading for the key episode takeaways.   Topics and Timestamps: 01:18 Yvette’s MS and Overcoming MS journey 07:05 The progress made on DMTs and discrimination since the 1990s 09:01 The benefits to starting the Overcoming MS program even long after diagnosis 11:26 The decision to start a disease modifying therapy 14:59 Her difficulties in adopting the Overcoming MS program 16:27 Overcoming her chocolate cravings and chocolate replacements 18:51 Maintaining a healthy weight on the Overcoming MS program 20:23 The benefits of following the Overcoming MS program 22:54 Disclosing a multiple sclerosis diagnosis to your employer 26:01 Becoming an Overcoming MS facilitator 27:46 What is mindfulness and why is it important for people with MS? 32:53 Misconceptions about meditation and stress reduction 35:42 Tips for people new to the Overcoming MS program   Want to learn more about living a full and happy life with multiple sclerosis?  Sign up to our newsletter to hear our latest tips. More info and links: Download the Headspace app for meditation Learn more about Disease Modifying Therapies for MS Listen to a podcast featuring OMSer chef Read Yvette’s article on executives and disability Learn more about mindfulness expert Jon Kabat-Zinn Join a mindfulness course with Yvette through MS-UK Become an Overcoming MS volunteer To take part in the next Pathway to Overcoming MS course email events@overcomingms.org 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 episodes here. If you like Living Well with MS, please leave a 5-star review. Feel free to share your comments and suggestions for future guests and episode topics by emailing podcast@overcomingms.org. 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, we would really appreciate it if you could leave a donation here. Every donation, however small, helps us to share the podcast with more people on how to live well with MS.

    40min

  5. 18 DE SET.

    Webinar Highlights: Your opportunity to speak to a Neurologist about Living Well with MS with Dr Aaron Boster | S6E19

    Welcome to Living Well with MS, the podcast that empowers you to take control of your health and wellbeing. Today we’re sharing the highlights from our ‘Ask Aaron’ webinar, recorded in front of a global audience, with the incredible Dr Aaron Boster. Dr Boster is a board-certified neurologist who specialises in MS, and we’re delighted to have him answering a huge range of questions from our community! From medications to MRI’s and pregnancy to cold showers, Dr Boster gave us so many brilliantly informative answers - we hope you find this episode really useful. Let us know what you think!     Watch this episode on YouTube here. Keep reading for the key episode takeaways.     Topics and Timestamps:    01:49 Defining benign MS  05:05 How to get the most out of your time with your neurologist  09:32 The DMTs that help with brain atrophy  09:46 MRI’s as a way to show the rate of brain atrophy  18:20 Aubagio for secondary progressive MS  22:11 The future of Ocrevus dosing guidelines and becoming pregnant on ocrelizumab  26:31 Treating MS-relating dystonia  28:37 Treatments for MS-related bladder dysfunction   35:15 Low-dose Naltrexone for MS  39:00 The benefits of cold showers   39:38 Immune reconstitution therapies   43:22 Managing MS with diet and exercise   To join us live for the next webinar or watch the original presentation head to our website overcomingms.org    More info and links:   Dr Boster was on five previous Living Well with MS episodes: S1E11: Making the Right Medication Choices    S2E17: Lifestyle Choices and Their Impact on MS   S3E43: Let’s Talk About Sex (and MS)  S5E5 Webinar highlights from Ask Aaron with Dr. Aaron Boster  S5E36 Webinar Highlights: Ask a Neurologist with Dr Aaron Boster  Check out Dr Boster’s popular YouTube channel covering all aspects of 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 episodes here. If you like Living Well with MS, please leave a 5-star review.  Feel free to share your comments and suggestions for future guests and episode topics by emailing podcast@overcomingms.org.  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, we would really appreciate it if you could leave a donation here. Every donation, however small, helps us to share the podcast with more people on how to live well with MS.

    48min

  6. 4 DE SET.

    The latest research in exercise for MS with Dr Robert Motl | S6E18

    Welcome to Living Well with MS, the podcast that empowers you to take control of your health and wellbeing. Today we’re thrilled to welcome Dr Robert Motl as our guest! Dr Motl is a professor of kinesiology, nutrition and rehabilitation sciences at the University of Illinois at Chicago. He’s a top researcher in the field of exercise and physical activity for people living with MS and, in this fascinating episode, he talks to Overcoming MS facilitator Veronique Gauthier-Simmons about how much exercise is recommended for people with MS, the differences between lifestyle physical activity and structured exercise, and he explains how exercise works within the brain to slow MS progression. We learnt so much from Dr Motl, and hope it helps you kick start a new phase in your relationship with physical activity. Let us know what you think!   Watch this episode on YouTube here. Keep reading for the key episode takeaways.   Topics and Timestamps: 02:09 Overview of Dr Motl’s research lab and team 03:21 Dr Motl’s interest in multiple sclerosis 05:57 Key findings over the years of the benefits of exercise for people with MS 09:32 Lifestyle physical activity vs. structured exercise for people with MS 15:03 How much exercise is recommended for people with MS? 17:39 Exercise as a disease modifying behavior 20:28 What part of the disease progression does exercise help? 22:12 Exercise’s effects on the brain 25:50 Who benefits the most from exercise? 28:42 Social prescribing of exercise for people with MS 31:16 Exercise’s effects on mood for people with MS 34:54 How to participate in future studies 36:16 The benefits of a holistic approach to MS management   Want to learn more about living a full and happy life with multiple sclerosis?  Sign up to our newsletter to hear our latest tips. More info and links: Learn more about Veronique Gauthier-Simmons Learn more about Dr Motl’s Exercise Neurology Reseach Laboratory 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 episodes here. If you like Living Well with MS, please leave a 5-star review. Feel free to share your comments and suggestions for future guests and episode topics by emailing podcast@overcomingms.org. Make sure you sign up to our newsletter to hear our latest tips and news about living a full and happy life with MS.   If you enjoy this podcast and want to support the ongoing work of Overcoming MS, you can leave a donation here.

    38min
  7. Webinar Highlights: Resilience following Overcoming MS with Dr Rachael Hunter | S6E17

    21 DE AGO.

    Webinar Highlights: Resilience following Overcoming MS with Dr Rachael Hunter | S6E17

    Welcome to Living Well with MS, the podcast that empowers you to take control of your health and wellbeing. Today we’re sharing the highlights from our webinar on ‘Resilience following Overcoming MS’ with the fantastic Dr Rachael Hunter. Rachael is a clinical psychologist and senior lecturer in clinical and health psychology at Swansea University. She's an OMSer herself and wrote the chapter on resilience in the Overcoming Multiple Sclerosis Handbook. She gave us so much interesting information and many helpful tips - we hope you find this really useful in bringing resilience into your own life. Let us know what you think!   Watch this episode on YouTube here and keep reading for the key episode takeaways.     Topics and Timestamps:   00:59 Dr Hunter’s professional background and an overview of the Overcoming MS Program  04:30 What happens to the body physiologically during a stress response  06:55 Maslow’s hierarchy of needs and the fundamentals of wellness  09:37 Managing emotional wellbeing and scheduling “worry time”   14:30 Managing anxiety through self-compassion and mindfulness  17:24 The benefits of positive relationships with others    Want to learn more about living a full and happy life with multiple sclerosis?  Sign up to our newsletter to hear our latest tips.     More info and links:   Dr Rachael Hunter was featured on S4E67: ‘Building Resilience with Dr Rachael Hunter’  Follow Dr Hunter on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter  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 episodes here. If you like Living Well with MS, please leave a 5-star review. Feel free to share your comments and suggestions for future guests and episode topics by emailing podcast@overcomingms.org.  Make sure you sign up to our newsletter to hear our latest tips and news about living a full and happy life with MS.   If you enjoy this podcast and want to support the ongoing work of Overcoming MS, you can leave a donation here.

    20min
  8. Nutritional Therapy with Bristol Ambassador Jenna Cox | S6E16

    7 DE AGO.

    Nutritional Therapy with Bristol Ambassador Jenna Cox | S6E16

    Welcome to Living Well with MS, where we are pleased to welcome Jenna Cox as our guest! Jenna is a nutritional therapist who lives with MS and is an Ambassador for the Bristol, UK Circle. In this episode, she talks about dairy alternatives, calcium and bone density on a plant-based diet and probiotics for the gut microbiome.     Topics and Timestamps:  00:58 Jenna’s MS diagnosis  05:12 Adopting the Overcoming MS Program  09:19 Jenna’s work as a nutritional therapist  12:22 Diary-free swaps for milk, cheese and other products  15:16 Calcium and bone density on the Overcoming MS diet  21:30 Nutrition for PMS and PMDD   27:15 Probiotics and the gut microbiome for people with MS  33:31 The link between MS and cardiovascular issues, especially for women    More info and links: New to Overcoming MS? Visit our introductory page    Connect with others following Overcoming MS on the Live Well Hub   Learn more about Jenna’s work at www.jennacox.co.uk  Follow Jenna on Instagram @jennacoxnutrition  Check out the Overcoming MS diet recommendations  Check out the Menopause and MS roundtable hosted by Dr Jonny White  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 episodes here. If you like Living Well with MS, please leave a 5-star review. Feel free to share your comments and suggestions for future guests and episode topics by emailing podcast@overcomingms.org.  Make sure you sign up to our newsletter to hear our latest tips and news about living a full and vibrant life with MS.  If you enjoy this podcast and want to support the ongoing work of Overcoming MS, you can leave a donation here.

    44min
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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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  • Criado por
    Overcoming MS
  • Anos de atividade
    2018 - 2024
  • Episódios
    100
  • Classificação
    Livre
  • Copyright
    © Copyright Overcoming MS. All Rights Reserved.
  • Site do podcast
    Living Well with Multiple Sclerosis

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