In this episode of Living Well with MS – exploring topics relating to living a full and healthy life with multiple sclerosis – host  Geoff Allix welcomes Jake Connor, Service Delivery Manager at Overcoming MS, for a deep dive into the charity’s evolving support services and what it means to be part of a global MS community. From his personal connection to MS through his mother’s diagnosis, Jake shares how his journey from the corporate world to the charity sector has been driven by purpose and empathy.

Jake talks through the range of Overcoming MS's evidence-informed offerings, including webinars, courses, retreats and the Live Well Hub, and the impact they have on individuals living with MS. He also introduces Living Well Live, Overcoming MS’s brand-new all-day hybrid event, designed to inspire, educate and connect the MS community both in person and around the world.

01:20 Meet Jake: his role at Overcoming MS and what drives him

02:51 A personal journey: Jake shares his MS connection

04:35 Finding purpose: why Jake joined the Overcoming MS team

07:39 Beyond support: the wide range of services we offer

10:33 All about the Pathway to Overcoming MS course

12:11 Awards, recognition and journal articles

13:13 Transformation at Overcoming MS residential retreats

16:33 Why our Living Well with MS webinars are so popular

18:31 Exploring community in the Live Well Hub

20:36 A new event for 2025: Living Well Live

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