Living Well with Multiple Sclerosis

In this episode of Living Well with MS -- where we explore topics relating to living a full and healthy life with multiple sclerosis -- we are pleased to welcome Jose Segurado as our guest! Jose is an integrative health and life coach and who lives with MS and follows the Overcoming MS program.

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02:44 The Turning Point: From Diagnosis to Action

05:04 Finding Hope and Information

07:33 Overcoming MS: A Framework for Change

10:07 The Importance of Diet and Lifestyle Changes

12:10 Listening to Yourself: The Key to True Health

14:35 Building a Sustainable Lifestyle

16:10 Understanding Multiple Sclerosis

16:51 Understanding Stress and Emotional Well-being

19:52 The Gut-Brain Connection

22:17 Taking Responsibility for Your Well-being

24:54 Redefining Identity and Purpose

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Mari L. McCarthy is an award-winning and international bestselling author whose books Journaling Power: How to Create the Happy, Healthy Life You Want to Live and Heal Yourself with Journaling Power have introduced people around the world to the power journaling has to help heal the body. After losing feeling and function in the right side of her body in 1998, Mari was diagnosed with MS. Undaunted, she took up a daily journaling practice which over time helped improve her MS symptoms to the extent that she is now an accomplished recording artist with three full-length albums. Mari’s website, CreateWriteNow.com, is the platform she runs to share her methods, expertise and passion for journaling.

Originally broadcast in 2020, this episode has been edited to remove out-of-date content and reuploaded in 2026 to ensure it remains relevant and useful.

In this episode of Living Well with MS -- where we explore topics relating to living a full and healthy life with multiple sclerosis -- we are pleased to welcome Brett Drummond and Karen Campbell. Brett is from MSTranslate and hosts the European Committee for Treatment and Research In Multiple Sclerosis (ECTRIMS) patient day and podcast. Karen is a nurse and MS researcher who lives with MS and attended the conference this year.

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00:00 Introduction to ECTRIMS 2025 and Speakers

02:02 Overview of ECTRIMS Conference Highlights

02:41 Brett's Insights on MS Research

09:07 Emerging Treatments and Therapies for MS

15:10 The Role of Viruses in MS

18:28 Lifestyle Modifications and Rehabilitation in MS

20:03 Biomarkers and Their Importance in MS

24:24 Engaging the MS Community in Research

28:24 Karen's Perspective as a Patient and Researcher

33:55 Q&A Session: Addressing Community Questions

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In this episode of Living Well with MS -- where we explore topics relating to living a full and healthy life with multiple sclerosis -- we are pleased to welcome Véronique Gauthier-Simmons as our guest!

Véronique is a yoga and breathwork teacher who lives with MS and the author of Taming the Walrus: Inner Intelligence, Yoga, and the Science of Healthy Ageing.

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02:05 Journey with MS: Reluctance, Learning, and Transformation

05:25 The Unexpected Love for Yoga

07:16 Taming the Walrus: Insights from the Book

15:25 The Importance of Interoception

19:55 Movement for Healthy Aging: Strength, Stretching, and Speed

26:08 Breathwork: A Tool for Wellbeing

32:09 The Necessity of Deep Rest

34:42 Longevity: Quality of Life Over Quantity

37:38 Healing: Wholeness and Inner Alignment

39:54 Final Thoughts for Those Recently Diagnosed with MS

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In this episode of Living Well with MS -- where we explore topics relating to living a full and healthy life with multiple sclerosis -- we are pleased to welcome Healther O’Neil and Lyndsey Housden as our guests! Heather and Lyndsey live with MS and are program facilitators for the Overcoming MS charity.

Keep reading for the key episode takeaways and Dr Brayer’s bio.

00:55 Understanding MS and Its Impact on Physical Activity

06:18 Physical Activity's Impact on Brain Health

08:36 Exercise as a Disease Modifying Intervention

15:36 Benefits of Regular Physical Activity

18:29 Practical Guidelines for Exercise

24:57 Tailoring Exercise for MS: Personalization is Key

25:50 Balance Training: Tools and Techniques

32:22 Assistive Devices for Exercise: What Works?

34:42 Increasing Heart Rate with Limited Mobility

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In this episode of Living Well with MS -- where we explore topics relating to living a full and healthy life with multiple sclerosis -- we are pleased to welcome Zillah Smart as our guest! Zillah is a nutritional therapist and trainee facilitator for Overcoming MS who lives with MS and follows the program.

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00:58 Introduction to Zilla Smart and Her Journey

04:04 Zilla's Diagnosis and Initial Reactions

08:30 Discovering Lifestyle Changes and Overcoming MS

13:43 Implementing Lifestyle Changes: Diet, Stress, and Exercise

17:16 Balancing Family Life with Overcoming MS

21:12 Encouraging Healthy Choices in Children

26:03 Adapting Lifestyle Changes Through Life Stages

30:07 The Importance of Sleep for MS Management

38:18 Final Tips for Sustainable Lifestyle Changes

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Welcome to the Living Well with MS podcast, where we are joined by Rachel Changer. Rachel is a Pilates instructor and neurological physiotherapist with a master’s diploma in neurological rehabilitation. 

Originally broadcast in 2020, this episode has been edited to remove out-of-date content and reuploaded in 2026 to ensure it remains relevant and useful.

01:05 Can you tell us a little bit about yourself, your background, and your experience working with people with MS? 

03:03 What is Pilates? And what are the differences between Pilates and other practices? 

08:49 What are the benefits of Pilates for people with MS? 

13:11 What are the downsides? 

14:17 How do you choose the right Pilates instructor or class? Can you do it on your own? 

17:17 How can you modify Pilates for all levels of ability? 

20:23 Does Pilates work as an online activity? Can you do it without much equipment? 

29:35 Do you have any other thoughts to encourage or inspire people for their fitness and exercise regime for people with MS? 

32:04 When following an exercise regime, when do you think that you should also check in with a medical provider, if you've got any symptoms that might be exercise related? 

34:32 Can you share a final thought with our audience on what motivates or inspires you as a human being? 

In this episode of Living Well with MS -- where we explore topics relating to living a full and healthy life with multiple sclerosis -- we are pleased to welcome Kebba Jow as our guest! Kebba is an author and motivational speaker with MS who uses Overcoming MS pillars to live will.

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00:00 Introduction to Keba Jow's Journey

06:09 Living Well with MS: A New Perspective

07:42 The Overlooked Mental Health Aspect of MS

11:44 Cultural Beliefs and the Struggle with Western Medicine

14:13 The Role of Faith in Overcoming Challenges

17:08 Finding Purpose Through Speaking and Writing

21:19 Facing Life's Challenges with MS

23:29 The Importance of Community Support

26:41 Reaching Out: Overcoming Isolation

27:50 Finding Hope and Positivity

30:04 Advice for the Newly Diagnosed

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In this episode of Living Well with MS -- where we explore topics relating to living a full and healthy life with multiple sclerosis -- we are pleased to welcome Dr Jonny White as our guest! Jonny lives with MS and is an Overcoming MS Facilitator and the charity’s medical advisor.

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01:13 Understanding Steroids and Their Role in MS Relapses

03:55 Disease Modifying Therapies: An Overview

05:51 First Generation DMTs: Interferons and Copaxone

09:49 Second Generation DMTs: Advancements and Efficacy

15:34 High Efficacy DMTs: Tysabri and Beyond

20:15 Emerging Treatments and Their Implications

25:37 Symptom Management: Addressing Fatigue and Spasticity

29:48 The Role of Lifestyle in MS Management

34:45 Future Directions in MS Treatment

36:11 Understanding Myelination and Remyelination

41:11 Exploring the Role of Epstein-Barr Virus in MS

44:02 Navigating Treatment Options and Clinical Trials

51:29 Making Informed Decisions Post-Diagnosis

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In this episode of Living Well with MS -- where we explore topics relating to living a full and healthy life with multiple sclerosis -- we are pleased to welcome Ciara O’Meara as our guest! Ciara is a professor of nursing who lives with MS and has research interests in taboo MS symptoms such as bladder and bowel issues and sexual issues related to the condition.

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00:00 Introduction to Ciara O'Meara and Her Journey

03:53 Balancing Professional Life and Personal Well-being

05:50 Addressing Bladder Issues in MS

10:01 Understanding Bowel Symptoms in MS

13:29 Exploring Sexual Health and MS

18:09 Advocacy and Communication in MS Care

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