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That's So Chronic

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by That's So with Jess Brien

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Welcome to That's So, a podcast network sharing healthcare stories, with <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jessssbrien/">Jess Brien</a> Check out the That's So Chronic episodes for interviews with people who are thriving - and sometimes only just surviving - with chronic illnesses, disabilities, life changing injuries, and potentially disastrous diagnoses. And stay tuned for more upcoming episodes 👀 For more, follow @thatssochronic on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thatssochronic/">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thatssochronic">TikTok</a>

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June 2, 2026

Multiple Sclerosis research updates

<p>The final episode! Thanks for listening and sharing. Today, in episode five of five, we&#39;re discussing recent research updates. </p><p><br></p><p>** Please note: Brett talks about the upcoming ECTRIMS/ACTRIMS conference in this episode, which has since passed. Find out information about the 2027 event in Toronto here: <a href="https://mstoronto2026.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">mstoronto2026.org</a> **</p><p><br></p><p>--</p><p><br></p><p>Welcome to <a href="https://www.msnz.org.nz/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Multiple Sclerosis New Zealand</a>’s 5 part series for MS Awareness Week 2025. This week, host Jess Brien will be chatting with people who are living with MS, healthcare professionals, and people who have dedicated their lives to making living with MS possible, to discuss how Time Matters in MS. </p><p><br></p><p>Guests: Dr Elza Cloete (<a href="https://msresearch.org.nz/⁠" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Multiple Sclerosis New Zealand Research Trust</a>), Dr Daniel Cornfeld and Paul Condron (<a href="⁠https://www.matai.org.nz/⁠ ⁠" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Mātai Medical Research Institute</a>) &amp; Brett Drummond (<a href="https://mstranslate.com.au/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">MS Translate</a>). </p><p><br></p><p>Find out more about ECTRIMS Patient Community Day here: <a href="http://www.ectrimspatientcommunity.eu"><u>www.ectrimspatientcommunity.eu</u></a> </p><p><br></p><p>Multiple Sclerosis New Zealand works alongside 18 regional societies to advocate for better services, equity of care, and improved outcomes for over 5,000 people living with MS, their whānau, and carers. Together, they’re breaking down barriers to physical, mental, and financial wellbeing so that everyone impacted by MS can live their best life.</p><p>Find out more over at <a href="http://msnz.org.nz"><u>msnz.org.nz</u></a>. </p><p><br></p><p>A <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thatsso__" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">That&#39;s So</a> production, hosted &amp; produced by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thatssochronic" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Jess Brien</a></p>

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June 1, 2026

Parenthood and Multiple Sclerosis

<p>Welcome back to episode four of five of this series in collaboration with Multiple Sclerosis New Zealand. It&#39;s recently been World MS Day (30 May) so I wanted to share 5 part series here as well. </p><p><br></p><p>Today, it&#39;s all about parenthood.</p><p><br></p><p>Guests: Jamie, Chris, Fiona D’Young (MS nurse specialist), Mandy, Dr Jennifer Pereira (neurologist) &amp; Sam. </p><p><br></p><p>Watch the MS &amp; Pregnancy series here: <a href="https://msnz.org.nz/ms-pregnancy/"><u>msnz.org.nz/ms-pregnancy</u></a></p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://www.msnz.org.nz/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Multiple Sclerosis New Zealand</a> works alongside 18 regional societies to advocate for better services, equity of care, and improved outcomes for over 5,000 people living with MS, their whānau, and carers. Together, they’re breaking down barriers to physical, mental, and financial wellbeing so that everyone impacted by MS can live their best life.</p><p><br></p><p>Find out more over at <a href="http://msnz.org.nz"><u>msnz.org.nz</u></a>. </p><p><br></p><p>A <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thatsso__" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">That&#39;s So</a> production, hosted &amp; produced by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thatssochronic" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Jess Brien</a>.</p>

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May 31, 2026

Travelling the world with Multiple Sclerosis

<p>In celebration of World MS Day (30 May), I&#39;m releasing the 5 part series I created for Multiple Sclerosis New Zealand here! </p><p><br></p><p>This is episode three of five, and it&#39;s all about travel. </p><p><br></p><p>--</p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://www.msnz.org.nz/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Welcome to Multiple Sclerosis New Zealand</a>’s 5 part series for MS Awareness Week 2025. This week, host Jess Brien will be chatting with people who are living with MS, healthcare professionals, and people who have dedicated their lives to making living with MS possible, to discuss how Time Matters in MS. </p><p><br></p><p>Today we are discussing what traveling the world looks like, as well as competing in endurance sport, while also living with multiple sclerosis.</p><p><br></p><p>Guests: Laura, Prue, Nick Allen (<a href="https://www.masteringmountains.org.nz/⁠" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Mastering Mountains</a>) &amp; Sam</p><p><br></p><p>Multiple Sclerosis New Zealand works alongside 18 regional societies to advocate for better services, equity of care, and improved outcomes for over 5,000 people living with MS, their whānau, and carers. Together, they’re breaking down barriers to physical, mental, and financial wellbeing so that everyone impacted by MS can live their best life.</p><p><br></p><p>Find out more over at <a href="http://msnz.org.nz"><u>msnz.org.nz</u></a>. </p><p><br></p><p>A <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thatsso__" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">That&#39;s So</a> production, hosted &amp; produced by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thatssochronic" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Jess Brien</a>.</p>

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What is That's So Chronic?

Welcome to That's So, a podcast network sharing healthcare stories, with <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jessssbrien/">Jess Brien</a>

Check out the That's So Chronic episodes for interviews with people who are thriving - and sometimes only just surviving - with chronic illnesses, disabilities, life changing injuries, and potentially disastrous diagnoses.

And stay tuned for more upcoming episodes 👀

For more, follow @thatssochronic on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thatssochronic/">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thatssochronic">TikTok</a>

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