PPMS and Overcoming MS with Helen Rees Leahy- How do they fit together? | S2E27

Welcome to the Living Well with MS podcast, where we are joined by Helen Rees Leahy. Helen lives with Primary Progressive MS and follows the Overcoming MS Program.  

Topics and timestamps:

01:47 Can you tell us a bit about yourself, where you’re from, and what you do? 

03:37 When were you diagnosed with MS and how did you initially handle it? 

07:49 Can you shed some light on what PPMS is and what life is like with that specific type of MS? 

09:58 When did you discover Overcoming MS and decide to follow the program? 

15:47 How does the Overcoming MS program fit into the realities of someone with PPMS? 

18:48 What are the biggest obstacles to someone with PPMS adopting the program? 

31:41 In your own experience with both PPMS and Overcoming MS, how do you measure progress? 

35:25 How does weaving integrate with your lifestyle and affect you? 

41:38 As someone with PPMS, what can you share with others that have PPMS that motivates or inspires you?

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• Visit the Overcoming MS website

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