Hi! Welcome to That’s So Chronic. Today I chat with Sam Smith and learn all about his life with relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis. Sam was diagnosed with MS in 2015 and was forced to give up a successful career as a dentist… only to have another successful back up career as a comedian. He has been a comedian and writer for TV shows such as 7 Days, Jono & Ben, The Project, Dancing With The Stars, Family Feud and Taskmaster. 

Sam talks about what it’s like to quit your job after diagnosis, what it’s like to be a new dad with MS, why he’s dedicated to spreading awareness, and randomly, about the Sound of Music.

You can follow Sam on twitter and instagram: @reelbigsmith

A couple of things have changed since recording: I am no longer on Tysabri/Natalizumab - I have switched to Ocrevus/Ocrelizumab and the fundraiser comedy show Sam talks about was postponed due to COVID19 so it is now 7:30pm, Tuesday 6 October 2020, at the Classic Comedy Bar in Auckland. You can get tickets here: https://tinyurl.com/comedy4MS

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Disclaimer: Here at That's So Chronic we are sharing personal stories and are not advocating any type of treatment, therapy, procedure or intervention. Everyone is unique so please seek professional medical advice before making any decisions for yourself or for others.

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Hi! Welcome to That’s So Chronic. For today’s episode I sat down with Hayley Sproull on her living room floor to chat about all things Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS). Hayley is a TV presenter (Have You Been Paying Attention), comedian (7 Days, Jono and Ben), actor (Golden Boy), and all round incredible human. She has been on a journey to not only her PCOS diagnosis, but to understanding that diagnosis. We talk about how she manages her symptoms, the importance of talking about your illness, and why sometimes you just gotta laugh. Because if you don’t laugh… You’ll cry.

You can follow Hayley on instagram @hayleysproull 

Here’s ‘Cystic Sisters’ Hayley’s documentary for TVNZ: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6-BqQnlDS-0

If you liked this episode don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review and tell everyone you know! That helps TSC get into more ears around the world, to hopefully spread awareness, and more importantly… hope. 

@thatssochronic | @jessssbrien | #thatssochronic

Disclaimer: Here at That's So Chronic we are sharing personal stories and are not advocating any type of treatment, therapy, procedure or intervention. Everyone is unique so please seek professional medical advice before making any decisions for yourself or for others.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.