🎙️ Let's Talk MND Hosted by Jane Simpson | #EndMND 💙 Hosted by Jane Simpson, whose late husband Robert fought MND for 10 months, Let's Talk MND shares the real stories of those affected by Motor Neurone Disease. Through heartfelt conversations with people living with MND, their families, carers, and leading experts, the podcast brings together a community of strength, understanding, and hope — proving that even in the darkest times, love and courage shine through.
In this episode, Peta Hardy, an Occupational Therapist who specialises in MND, and shares insights on how occupational therapy supports individuals with MND.
She discusses assistive technology, home safety, and the importance of a multidisciplinary team to improve quality of life.
27 Sept 2026
Let's Talk MND - Dr Amanda Wright & Dr Lyndal Henden
In this mind blowing episode, Dr. Amanda Wright and Dr. Lyndal Henden discuss their recent research findings that MND has a 7 times higher prevalence in areas of in Western NSW, compared with the rest of the world!
We explore incidence rates, genetics and environmental factors, and the challenges of rural healthcare.
They share insights into ongoing efforts to improve data collection, diagnosis, and care for rural patients.
13 Sept 2026
Let's Talk MND - "We should be dead"
What happens when you live with MND far longer than expected?
In this special episode, Phil Camden, John Hanley, Matt Stickland and Peter Chambers come together to share their experiences of living with MND over many years.
They talk openly about what keeps them going, what they’ve learned along the way and the different ways they’ve adapted to the challenges MND has brought into their lives.
We explore the importance of mindset, staying connected, finding support and making the most of each day. There’s honesty, humour and plenty of insight as they reflect on the choices, routines and sources of strength that have helped them continue moving forward.
It’s an uplifting and thought-provoking conversation about hope, resilience and longevity — and about living, not just surviving, with MND.
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