Living Well with Multiple Sclerosis

Coffee Break with community member Trishna Bharadia | S2E18

Welcome to Living Well with MS Coffee Break, where we welcome Trishna Bharadia as our guest! Trishna is an award-winning patient advocate who lives with multiple sclerosis and was featured on Strictly Come Dancing. 
Topics and timestamps:
01:41 Can you tell us a little about yourself and your personal experience with MS? 
06:48 What does your work as a health advocate and patient engagement consultant involve? 
12:16 Do you feel there is an inclusivity gap in available health services for people with MS? 
16:12 What are the key issues to focus on to broaden the sense of MS community and support? 
21:21 You were featured on the BBC’s “Strictly Come Dancing”. Can you tell us a bit about that show and your experience? 
27:54 As someone with MS, did appearing on “Strictly Come Dancing” represent some sort of milestone? 
More info and links:
Trishna’s LinkedIn
Trishna’s Facebook
Trishna’s Twitter
Trishna’s Instagram
Trishna’s YouTube
New to Overcoming MS? Visit our introductory page 
Connect with others following Overcoming MS on the Live Well Hub
Visit the Overcoming MS website
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Overcoming MS from a Neurologist's POV with Dr Brandon Beaber | S2E17

Welcome to Living Well with MS podcast. We’re proud to welcome back Dr Brandon Beaber to the guest seat. Dr. Beaber is an American neurologist specialising in multiple sclerosis. He offers a neurologist’s point of view on the Overcoming MS program, and how to achieve better health through lifestyle intervention approaches. 
Topics and timestamps:
01:25 What’s your specific clinical philosophy as a neurologist for treating patients with MS? 
02:00 How important is lifestyle modification in managing your MS? 
06:24 Can you walk us through your thoughts on the main pillars of the Overcoming MS approach? 
30:41 Is there anything critical you think the Overcoming MS program leaves out? 
34:37 Are there any downside risks to following a diet and lifestyle modification program like Overcoming MS? 
38:38 The MS research space is evolving rapidly. What, in your opinion, are the most promising areas on the horizon that we should be monitoring most closely? 
41:00 Dr Beaber’s book on resilience and multiple sclerosis 
More info and links:
Resilience in the Face of Multiple Sclerosis (Dr. Beaber’s book)
Dr. Brandon Beaber Medical Profile
Dr. Beaber’s YouTube Review of Prof. Jelinek’s Book, Overcoming Multiple Sclerosis
New to Overcoming MS? Visit our introductory page 
Connect with others following Overcoming MS on the Live Well Hub
Visit the Overcoming MS website
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Coffee Break with community member Johanna Lahr | S2E16

Welcome to the latest Living Well with MS Coffee Break, where we travel to Berlin to join Overcoming MS community member Johanna Lahr to hear her story. Johanna is an admin of the popular Overcoming MS Lifestyle Support Facebook group and an ambassador for her local circle. 
Topics and timestamps:
01:30 Can you tell us a little about yourself, your family, your life, where you live and anything about yourself, you’d like to share? 
02:26 When were you diagnosed with MS and how long have you been following the Overcoming MS 7 Step Program? 
10:41 What is your favorite thing about the program, namely what do you feel has made the biggest positive impact? 
15:55 What was your greatest challenge in adopting the Overcoming MS program, and how did you overcome it? 
20:25 Can you tell us about how your experience as Ambassador for the Overcoming MS Circle in Berlin has informed your journey? 
23:42 Can you tell us more about your dynamic support community on Facebook which has over 4,000 members, and the impact you feel this group has had in helping people with MS in Germany? 
29:14 How have you had to adapt your daily healthy habits to the new realities imposed by COVID-19? 
34:39 Do you have any other tips or tricks you can share with our audience that might help them on their journeys? 
36:26 Do you think fasting has a positive benefit to your MS? 
More info and links:
Overcoming MS Lifestyle Support
New to Overcoming MS? Visit our introductory page 
Connect with others following Overcoming MS on the Live Well Hub
Visit the Overcoming MS website
Follow us on social media:
Facebook
Instagram
YouTube
Pinterest
Don’t miss out:
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Support us:
If you enjoy this podcast and want to support the ongoing work of Overcoming MS, you can leave a donation here.
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Top hacks for getting into a meditation habit with Alison Potts | S2E15

Welcome to Living Well with MS podcast, where we are joined by Alison Potts. Alison is a meditation coach, wellbeing mentor, meditation teacher-trainer writer and teacher in self-care, meditation, and wellness. Largely due to her own healing journey with MS, she is passionate about teaching the power of cherishing our individuality and intuition, sharing practices to connection to our innate states of freedom, healing, creativity, spontaneity and joy. 
Topics and timestamps:
01:24 Tell us about yourself and your with MS and the Overcoming MS program 
07:17 What is your relationship to meditation? What’s Innate Being? 
18:36 What are the main obstacles you find people face in getting into a regular meditation practice? 
23:14 Tips for getting into good meditation practice? 
33:28 Top hacks for getting into the meditation groove and making it a healthy habit 
44:27 Alison conducts a mini guided meditation (5m) 
52:42 Any final words of wisdom or thoughts on embracing a meditation practice?
 More info and links:
Check out Alison’s website: Innate Being
Check out Alison’s Facebook page
Check out Alison’s Instagram
The View from Here: Life Lessons After 24 Years With MS
New to Overcoming MS? Visit our introductory page 
Connect with others following Overcoming MS on the Live Well Hub
Visit the Overcoming MS website
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YouTube
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Don’t miss out:
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Support us:
If you enjoy this podcast and want to support the ongoing work of Overcoming MS, you can leave a donation here.
Feel free to share your comments and suggestions for future guests and episode topics by emailing podcast@overcomingms.org.
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Coffee Break with community member Sean Kressinger | S2E14

Welcome to Living Well with MS Coffee Break, where straight from Cornwall, U.K. we welcome Sean Kressinger as our guest!
Topics and timestamps:
01:14 Can you tell us a little about yourself, your family, your life, where you live and anything about yourself, you’d like to share? 
02:09 When were you diagnosed with MS and how long have you been following the Overcoming MS 7 Step Program? 
03:42 Can you tell us a bit about the video “Fighting Multiple Sclerosis” that your daughter Holly made? 
05:01 What is your favorite thing about the program, namely what do you feel has made the biggest positive impact? 
06:31 What was your greatest challenge in adopting the Overcoming MS program, and how did you overcome it? 
08:55 How have you had to adapt your daily healthy habits to the new realities imposed by COVID-19? 
11:02 Do you have any other tips or tricks you can share with our audience that might help them on their journeys? 
More info and links:
Fighting Multiple Sclerosis YouTube video
New to Overcoming MS? Visit our introductory page 
Connect with others following Overcoming MS on the Live Well Hub
Visit the Overcoming MS website
Follow us on social media:
Facebook
Instagram
YouTube
Pinterest
Don’t miss out:
Subscribe to this podcast and never miss an episode. Listen to our archive of Living Well with MS here.
Make sure you sign up to our newsletter to hear our latest tips and news about living a full and happy life with MS.
Support us:
If you enjoy this podcast and want to support the ongoing work of Overcoming MS, you can leave a donation here.
Feel free to share your comments and suggestions for future guests and episode topics by emailing podcast@overcomingms.org.
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Building community through Overcoming MS Circles with Vickie Hadge | S2E13

Welcome to Living Well with MS podcast, where we are joined by Vickie Hadge, who serves as an Overcoming MS Ambassador in Connecticut. She was officially diagnosed with MS in 2017 but had her first discernible symptoms in 2011. She lives well with her MS by following the Overcoming MS program and encourages others to do the same through her Overcoming MS Circle.   
Topics and timestamps:
01:37 Please tell our audience a bit about yourself and your MS journey. 
03:11 When did you discover Overcoming MS, and what attracted you to the program? 
06:53 How important a role did your local “community” play, in adopting the Overcoming MS recovery program? 
08:56 What is an Overcoming MS Circle and the role of an ambassador? 
10:44 Can you tell us a little about your Overcoming MS Circle? 
13:10 How would you describe the role of an Overcoming MS Circle in helping people new to Overcoming MS successfully adapt to the realities of diet and lifestyle changes? 
18:04 Is that community involvement still useful for someone who’ve got a lot of experience with having MS and possibly with Overcoming MS? 
18:56 Any anecdotes that can convey the impact you feel you’re making in your corner of the Overcoming MS community? 
20:32 Any tips or tricks for people dealing with their diet, exercise, mindfulness, following the Overcoming MS program in this unusual situation that everyone in the world finds themselves in? 
More info and links:
Vickie’s YouTube channel
Learn more about becoming an Overcoming MS Ambassador
New to Overcoming MS? Visit our introductory page 
Connect with others following Overcoming MS on the Live Well Hub
Visit the Overcoming MS website
Follow us on social media:
Facebook
Instagram
YouTube
Pinterest
Don’t miss out:
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Make sure you sign up to our newsletter to hear our latest tips and news about living a full and happy life with MS.
Support us:
If you enjoy this podcast and want to support the ongoing work of Overcoming MS, you can leave a donation here.
Feel free to share your comments and suggestions for future guests and episode topics by emailing podcast@overcomingms.org.
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Coffee Break with community member Natalie Cooper | S2E12

Welcome to Living Well with MS Coffee Break, where we welcome community member Natalie Cooper as our guest!  
Topics and timestamps:
01:11 Can you tell us a little about yourself, your family, your life, where you live and anything about yourself, you’d like to share? 
03:58 When were you diagnosed with MS and how long have you been following the Overcoming MS 7 Step Program? 
06:56 What is your favorite thing about the program, namely what do you feel has made the biggest positive impact? 
08:02 What was your greatest challenge in adopting the Overcoming MS program, and how did you overcome it? 
10:16 How have you had to adapt your daily healthy habits to the new realities imposed by COVID-19? 
12:41 Do you have any other tips or tricks you can share with our audience that might help them on their journeys? 
More info and links:
Learn more about Natalie’s adventure in a camper 
New to Overcoming MS? Visit our introductory page 
Connect with others following Overcoming MS on the Live Well Hub
Visit the Overcoming MS website
Follow us on social media:
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YouTube
Pinterest
Don’t miss out:
Subscribe to this podcast and never miss an episode. Listen to our archive of Living Well with MS here.
Make sure you sign up to our newsletter to hear our latest tips and news about living a full and happy life with MS.
Support us:
If you enjoy this podcast and want to support the ongoing work of Overcoming MS, you can leave a donation here.
Feel free to share your comments and suggestions for future guests and episode topics by emailing podcast@overcomingms.org.
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In conversation with Caroline Clarke | S2E11

Welcome to the Living Well with MS podcast, and we are joined by Caroline Clarke, who is a trustee of Overcoming MS and the 2020 President of the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA), the representative body for finance staff in healthcare. 
Topics and timestamps:
01:34 Why did you choose to follow Overcoming MS and your MS journey? 
09:31 So how does having a high-profile job or high-pressure job affect your MS and how do you deal with that?  
12:43 Practicing mindfulness 
16:54 Any advice for people who have MS in general terms 
22:18 Is there any advice for people with MS now, with COVID-19? 
27:48 Does it make sense for people with MS to isolate themselves as much as they practically can? 
More info and links:
Learn more about Caroline Clarke 
Learn more about Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust 
New to Overcoming MS? Visit our introductory page 
Connect with others following Overcoming MS on the Live Well Hub
Visit the Overcoming MS website
Follow us on social media:
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Don’t miss out:
Subscribe to this podcast and never miss an episode. Listen to our archive of Living Well with MS here.
Make sure you sign up to our newsletter to hear our latest tips and news about living a full and happy life with MS.
Support us:
If you enjoy this podcast and want to support the ongoing work of Overcoming MS, you can leave a donation here.
Feel free to share your comments and suggestions for future guests and episode topics by emailing podcast@overcomingms.org.
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Coffee Break with community member Sarah T | S2E10

Welcome to Living Well with MS Coffee Break, where we travel to the San Francisco Bay Area to welcome Sarah T as our guest!  
Topics and timestamps:
01:23 Can you tell us a little about yourself, your family, your life, where you live and anything about yourself, you’d like to share? 
02:11 When were you diagnosed with MS and how long have you been following the Overcoming MS Program? 
05:45 What is your favorite thing about the program, and what do you feel has made the biggest positive impact on your health? 
06:40 What was your greatest challenge in adopting the Overcoming MS program, and how did you overcome it? 
09:11 How have you had to adapt your daily healthy habits to the new realities imposed by COVID-19? 
12:04 Do you have any other tips or tricks you can share with our audience that might help them on their journeys? 
More info and links:
Excellent COVID-19 resource page from Dr. Gavin Giovannoni 
New to Overcoming MS? Visit our introductory page 
Connect with others following Overcoming MS on the Live Well Hub
Visit the Overcoming MS website
Follow us on social media:
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Instagram
YouTube
Pinterest
Don’t miss out:
Subscribe to this podcast and never miss an episode. Listen to our archive of Living Well with MS here.
Make sure you sign up to our newsletter to hear our latest tips and news about living a full and happy life with MS.
Support us:
If you enjoy this podcast and want to support the ongoing work of Overcoming MS, you can leave a donation here.
Feel free to share your comments and suggestions for future guests and episode topics by emailing podcast@overcomingms.org.
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Gut health: your microbiome and you with Kim Venter | S2E9

On this episode of Living Well with MS podcast, and we are joined by Kim Venter, a trained teacher, professional psychological counsellor, and nutritional consultant who thoroughly enjoys working with people and helping them overcome various challenges in their lives. Kim is particularly interested in Health Psychology, which is to say exploring the impact on the mind of what is going in the body. Her training has increased her awareness of the psychological impact MS has and how the food we eat affects the health of our minds. 
Topics and timestamps:
01:53 What is the gut microbiome and why is it so important? 
03:15 How does what we eat affect our immune system?  
09:01 Is it worth keeping a food diary if you’re having GI symptoms? 
10:15 What is the low FODMAPs diet? 
11:53 What is Leaky Gut Syndrome and how does it effect people with MS? 
19:00 The gut–brain axis: does the blood-brain barrier stop foreign substances from injuring the brain?  
22:12 For people living with MS, what can be done to help the gut and keep it healthy? 
22:51 What are probiotics and prebiotics?  
27:02 What can we to increase both probiotics and prebiotics? 
30:50 How does gut health or lack thereof impact MS? 
39:01 How does intermittent fasting affect gut health? 
More info and links:
FODMAP Food Database App
New to Overcoming MS? Visit our introductory page 
Connect with others following Overcoming MS on the Live Well Hub
Visit the Overcoming MS website
Follow us on social media:
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YouTube
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Don’t miss out:
Subscribe to this podcast and never miss an episode. Listen to our archive of Living Well with MS here.
Make sure you sign up to our newsletter to hear our latest tips and news about living a full and happy life with MS.
Support us:
If you enjoy this podcast and want to support the ongoing work of Overcoming MS, you can leave a donation here.
Feel free to share your comments and suggestions for future guests and episode topics by emailing podcast@overcomingms.org.
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