In this powerful and heartfelt episode, I speak with Christelle Taute, Vice-Chair and Treasurer of the Multiple Sclerosis Society of South Africa (MSSA). Christelle shares her personal MS journey spanning over two decades, including her experience with a stem cell transplant, how she built resilience, and her passionate advocacy work in South Africa.

💚 Whether you’re newly diagnosed, living with MS for years, or supporting someone with MS, Christelle’s story offers hope, honesty, and practical insight.

👉 Full blog post with transcript: https://ms-perspektive.com/122-christelle-taute

🔑 Topics covered

• Christelle’s MS diagnosis story and early challenges

• Choosing (and delaying) treatment in the South African system

• Undergoing aHSCT in 2015: how, why, and what changed

• How gratitude and structure help her navigate daily symptoms

• Her advocacy work with MSSA and participation in the May 50K

• Thoughts on what needs to change in MS care in the future

• Her wishes, goals, and advice to her younger self

🔗 Resources & Links mentioned

• MSSA – Multiple Sclerosis Society of South Africa: https://multiplesclerosis.co.za

• Christelle’s blog on her stem cell journey (archived): https://christelletaute.wordpress.com/

• MSIF – Multiple Sclerosis International Federation: https://www.msif.org

• The May 50K Campaign: https://www.themay50k.com

• Interview with Prof. Roland Martin on aHSCT: https://ms-perspektive.com/40-ahsct-roland-martin/
• Interview with Prof. Christoph Heesen on aHSCT: https://ms-perspektive.com/115-ahsct-heesen/
• Interview with Dr. Claudia Marck on smoking and MS: https://ms-perspektive.com/014-smoking/

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See you soon and try to make the best out of your life, Nele

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