by Overcoming MS
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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April 23, 2025
Welcome to Living Well with MS – the podcast where we explore real-life experiences and practical insights on living a full and healthy life with multiple sclerosis. In this episode, we are pleased to welcome trainee Program Facilitator Hayley Baker as our guest. Hayley is an artist and educator who was first diagnosed with MS in 2019. In this open and engaging conversation, Hayley talks about the importance of honest communication, tackling sensitive topics like intimacy and taboo symptoms, and the life-changing impact of connecting with the Overcoming MS community. Topics and Timestamps: 01:32 Meet Hayley and discover her MS journey. 08:53 Becoming an Overcoming MS Program Facilitator. 10:30 The Overcoming MS Program pillars. 14:05 Hayley’s approach to the more challenging pillars. 15:39 Her approach to the Family Health pillar. 17:57 Opening up about taboo symptoms like bladder and bowel problems. 25:32 The benefits of attending an Overcoming MS Retreat. 27:11 Balancing honesty and intimacy with a partner. 32:20 Tips for someone newly diagnosed or new to the Program. More info and links: Read the Overcoming Multiple Sclerosis Handbook: Roadmap to Good Health Join an Overcoming MS Circle Listen to Sam Josephs’ podcast episodes Learn more about Overcoming MS retreats Read about managing bowel symptoms with MS Read Hayley’s blog for Overcoming MS Listen to Dr Aaron Boster’s podcast episodes 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. Sign up for our newsletter to hear our latest tips and news about living a full and happy life with MS. 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. Support us: If you enjoy this podcast an and want to support the ongoing work of Overcoming MS, you can leave a donation here.
April 16, 2025
Welcome to Living Well with MS - your go-to podcast for making informed choices to support your health and well-being with MS! In today’s episode, we’re thrilled to welcome a very special guest: comedian and MS advocate Rabiah Coon! Rabiah joins host Geoff to share her journey with MS, how she discovered Overcoming MS through a video shoot, and why she believes that laughter should be the 8th pillar of the program. Tune in as Rabiah blends humour with honesty, offering unique insights into life with MS while highlighting the power of positivity and community. You won’t want to miss this conversation! Topics and Timestamps 01:29 Meet Rabiah and hear about her journey with MS. 02:31 Finding hope: how Rabiah discovered Overcoming MS through a video shoot. 05:13 Making lifestyle changes: Rabiah shares how she has approached change. 07:15 Transcendental meditation and mindfulness tips. 10:05 Retreat reflections: what it was like to attend an Overcoming MS retreat. 13:37 How Rabiah became a stand-up comedian. 17:17 Laughter as the 8th Pillar. 21:00 Rabiah’s passion for volunteering and the importance of giving back. 26:44 Rabiah’s top tips for the newly diagnosed. 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: Watch the Hope Reborn music video Volunteer with Overcoming MS Learn more about Overcoming MS retreats Learn more about Transcendental Meditation Listen to mindfulness podcast episodes with Phil Startin S5E14 Webinar highlights: Mindfulness and Meditation with Phil Startin S5E19 Webinar highlights: Progressive MS with Phil Startin and Helen Rees Leahy S6E21 Webinar Highlights: Reducing Stress through meditation and mindfulness with Dr Phil Startin S7E04 Webinar highlights – Stress management and mental health Join MS-UK's 8-week mindfulness based stress reduction Check out Rabiah’s Website: https://www.rabiahsaid.com Connect with Rabiah on social media https://linktr.ee/rabiahcomedy 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. 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. Support us: If you enjoy this podcast and want to support the ongoing work of Overcoming MS, you can leave a donation here.
April 9, 2025
In this episode of the Living Well with MS podcast we are pleased to welcome Dr Craig Hassed as our guest to demystify the practice of meditation and provide very sound reasons for why you should consider meditating for its wondrous stress-relieving effects. Dr Hassed, an expert on mindfulness-based stress reduction, will also provide some commonsense tips for successfully working meditation into your daily life. Topics and Timestamps 01:59 The scientific evidence base for mindfulness. 05:57 What happens to the body under stress? 11:13 Is there a difference between chronic stress and acute stress? 14:38 Practicing mindfulness. 16:51 Should you get professional help as well as mindfulness training if you experience anxiety or depression? 19:58 Does religious faith reduce stress? 22:28 Should we keep a journal? 24:53 Is mindfulness the same as meditation? 30:35 Is it necessary to follow guided meditations? 36:15 Free online course on mindfulness. 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 meditation and stress management as a key pillar of the Overcoming MS program. Learn more about the Overcoming MS program. 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. Feel free to share your comments and suggestions for future guests and episode topics by emailing [email protected]. Support us: If you enjoy this podcast and want to support the ongoing work of Overcoming MS, you can leave a donation here. If you like Living Well with MS, please leave a 5-star review.
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