This seems like a fortuitous and appropriate way to end Season 1.

I met Kris Mackie a couple of months ago at the Perth and Kinross Coffee evening  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100076069987270 

We got chatting and he kindly agreed to be a guest on the podcast.

Kris has only been on his own MS journey since last year. Meaning everything he is going through is very current. From the symptoms he began to experience, how it has impacted his and his family lifestyle and how he has used it to be an MS advocate and support his local community.

https://msgroups.enthuse.com/pf/3munros3months?fbclid=IwY2xjawEaC15leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHQnQv11TLknyCD2DbCxpY2NAVwlxDz8z7eTjOUC5CaoXavxQ1vmwqnAN2Q_aem__owBPP_nx9xjGPoNlMiazA&sfnsn=scwspwa 

I was lucky to have a cup of tea with Mavis while I was holidaying on the Isle of Islay, off the West Coast of Scotland. 

Mavis shares what it is like to be in a lovely but remote part of the world when it comes to needing specialist support like a neurologist or MS Nurse.

Also a shout out to the 

The Snowdrop / Multiple Sclerosis Centre, in Lochgilphead on the West Coast of Scotland, with outreach support extending over the larger areas of Mid Argyll, Kintyre, Islay and Jura.   Whose mission is to support people affected by neurological and other long term conditions, as well as anyone feeling socially isolated.

https://www.msargyll.com/

https://youtu.be/gknn1QmdHCY?si=E6i2Fmh1eRtvWpzH

Dean Riley is an inspiration. In this episode you'll hear how he takes life head on. With his humour and ability to try something new and always wanting to stretch himself. Refusing to have limits put upon him because he has Multiple Sclerosis. 

We laugh and we even shed a tear in this episode. Follow the the link in these notes to Dean's "Letter to MS"youtube page. But, first, listen to this episode and be inspired.  

https://www.vam.ac.uk/dundee/whatson/events/multiple-exposures

Graeme is an award winning architect and Professor at Dundee school of art. He has exhibited at Dundee V & A and is about to publish his first book of photography. his school pal Alan Cumming has done the foreward.

Graeme was diagnosed with MS 30 odd years ago.  In this episode he shares his journey from 1990's to the present day. 

I first 'met' Damian through his Youtube channel as he shared his own MS journey.

He's engaging, funny and perhaps most importantly he is authentic

His Youtube channel http://www.youtube.com/@NoStressMS

His website: https://www.damianwashington.com/ 

His bio says he's an 'Actor, Rapper and a Nerd' To me though, he is a rich gift in this sh!tty world of Multiple Sclerosis

I first met Heather last year. At least that's the first I remember. My sister Mona and Heather are old school friends.

Heather very kindly agreed to support me in getting this series of podcasts started and she is a brilliant first guest.

The language is a little fruity at times, so if you are of a sensitive nature, you might want to skip this episode. But you'd be missing out on a brilliantly funny and honest chat of what it is like to live with MS.

Happy Listening