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Thriving through 40 years with MS with David Peimer | S7E22
What does it take to live well with MS for more than 40 years? For professor and theatre maker David Peimer, the answer lies in resilience, curiosity, and transforming anger into creative energy.
In this powerful and deeply reflective episode of Living Well with MS, David shares how he went from being given just four years to live to building a successful global career – teaching, directing, and writing award-winning plays – while following the Overcoming MS Program.
With honesty and humour, David explores how diet, stress management, and self-understanding helped him rebuild his health and his life. His story is a testament to hope, perseverance, and the belief that, even when faced with MS, we can learn to surf the wave rather than be swept away by it.
Watch this episode on YouTube here. Keep reading for the topics and timestamps and David’s bio.
Topics and timestamps
02:02 David’s early MS journey and life-changing diagnosis
06:09 Facing paralysis, fear, and the turning point that sparked hope
11:48 How reading Judy Graham and following the Swank diet changed everything
17:43 Managing stress and anger: finding calm in chaos
23:16 Inside the Copaxone trial: early experiences with MS treatment
29:19 Rebuilding purpose through creativity and compassion
34:51 The power of community and connection
40:10 David’s advice for anyone newly diagnosed
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What does it take to live well with MS for more than 40 years? For professor and theatre maker David Peimer, the answer lies in resilience, curiosity, and transforming anger into creative energy.
In this powerful and deeply reflective episode of Living Well with MS, David shares how he went from being given just four years to live to building a successful global career – teaching, directing, and writing award-winning plays – while following the Overcoming MS Program.
With honesty and humour, David explores how diet, stress management, and self-understanding helped him rebuild his health and his life. His story is a testament to hope, perseverance, and the belief that, even when faced with MS, we can learn to surf the wave rather than be swept away by it.
Watch this episode on YouTube here. Keep reading for the topics and timestamps and David’s bio.
Topics and timestamps
02:02 David’s early MS journey and life-changing diagnosis
06:09 Facing paralysis, fear, and the turning point that sparked hope
11:48 How reading Judy Graham and following the Swank diet changed everything
17:43 Managing stress and anger: finding calm in chaos
23:16 Inside the Copaxone trial: early experiences with MS treatment
29:19 Rebuilding purpose through creativity and compassion
34:51 The power of community and connection
40:10 David’s advice for anyone newly diagnosed
More info and links
Follow us on social media:
Don’t miss out:
Support us:
If you enjoy this podcast, please support the ongoing work and podcasts from Overcoming MS by leaving a donation here.
Feel free to share your comments and suggestions for future guests and episode topics by emailing [email protected].
If you like Living Well with MS, please leave a 5-star review.
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