• 48 minutes 11 seconds
    Webinar Highlights Sleep and MS with Dr Neil Stanley | S8E34

    In this episode of Living Well with MS -- where we explore topics relating to living a full and healthy life with multiple sclerosis -- we are pleased to welcome Dr Neil Stanley as our guest! Neil is an independent sleep researcher who speaks with Overcoming MS facilitator Zillah Smart about getting a good night’s sleep with MS.

     Watch this episode on YouTube. Keep reading for the topics, timestamps, and our guest’s bio.

    03:07 Phases of Sleep

    10:47 Changes in Sleep Quality as We Age

    15:05 MS Induced Sleep Issues Including Insomnia and Restless Legs

    23:23 Talking to Your Physician About Sleep Issues

    26:53 Ideal Sleep Environment

    31:09 Napping’s Effect on Nighttime Sleep

    33:43 Shift Work and Sleep Quality

    35:30 Strategies If You Wake in the Night

    37:39 When to Treat Sleep Apnea

    39:49 Morning Routines for a Good Night’s Sleep

    40:49 Timing Exercise for Best Sleep Quality

    41:55 Antidepressants and Sleep Quality

    43:42 What Melatonin Can (and Can’t) Do

    44:47 The Best Sleep Position

    46:47 Can You Catch Up on Sleep?

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    4 November 2026, 12:00 pm
  • 33 minutes 26 seconds
    Modifying ethnic and family recipes with Jack McNulty | S8E33

    In this episode of Living Well with MS -- where we explore topics relating to living a full and healthy life with multiple sclerosis -- we are pleased to welcome Jack McNulty as our guest! Jack is a professional chef and longtime follower of the Overcoming MS diet recommendations.

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    1:10 Jack’s relationship with cooking and food

    3:11 Comfort food and the Overcoming MS diet

    5:18 Converting a childhood recipe to whole-food plant-based

    8:30 Meat and dairy substitutions

    11:49 Egg substitutions

    16:06 Dissecting a recipe for recreations

    19:17 Recreating Overcoming MS-friendly fondue

    22:52 Recreating Moroccan burek

    25:50 Keeping track of your recipe attempts

    30:00 What to do if you’re missing cheese or butter

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    28 October 2026, 12:00 pm
  • 56 minutes 54 seconds
    Webinar Highlights - Symptoms with Vickie Hadge | S8E32

    In this episode of Living Well with MS -- where we explore topics relating to living a full and healthy life with multiple sclerosis -- we are pleased to welcome Vickie Hadge as our guest! Vickie is an Overcoming MS facilitator who has lived with MS for 20 years. She talks with podcast producer Gina Beach about MS symptom management for physical and cognitive symptoms.  

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    02:04 Introduction to MS and why we get symptoms

    05:59 Fatigue Management

    15:25 Mobility and Balance

    19:01 Sensory Symptoms

    21:33 Vision Changes

    23:23 Bladder and Bowel Symptoms

    25:45 Cognitive Issues

    27:13 Mood and Emotional Wellbeing

    30:35 Q&A

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    21 October 2026, 11:00 am
  • 30 minutes 7 seconds
    Living in Alignment with integrative health coach Jose Segurado | S8E31

    In this episode of Living Well with MS -- where we explore topics relating to living a full and healthy life with multiple sclerosis -- we are pleased to welcome Jose Segurado as our guest! Jose is an integrative health and life coach and who lives with MS and follows the Overcoming MS program.

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    02:44 The Turning Point: From Diagnosis to Action

    05:04 Finding Hope and Information

    07:33 Overcoming MS: A Framework for Change

    10:07 The Importance of Diet and Lifestyle Changes

    12:10 Listening to Yourself: The Key to True Health

    14:35 Building a Sustainable Lifestyle

    16:10 Understanding Multiple Sclerosis

    16:51 Understanding Stress and Emotional Well-being

    19:52 The Gut-Brain Connection

    22:17 Taking Responsibility for Your Well-being

    24:54 Redefining Identity and Purpose

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    14 October 2026, 11:00 am
  • 23 minutes 47 seconds
    Bonus from the Archives: Journaling as a path to healing with Mari McCarthy | S8 Bonus

    Mari L. McCarthy is an award-winning and international bestselling author whose books Journaling Power: How to Create the Happy, Healthy Life You Want to Live and Heal Yourself with Journaling Power have introduced people around the world to the power journaling has to help heal the body. After losing feeling and function in the right side of her body in 1998, Mari was diagnosed with MS. Undaunted, she took up a daily journaling practice which over time helped improve her MS symptoms to the extent that she is now an accomplished recording artist with three full-length albums. Mari’s website, CreateWriteNow.com, is the platform she runs to share her methods, expertise and passion for journaling.

    Originally broadcast in 2020, this episode has been edited to remove out-of-date content and reuploaded in 2026 to ensure it remains relevant and useful.

    7 October 2026, 11:00 am
  • 52 minutes 34 seconds
    Webinar highlights ECTRIMS highlights 2025 with Brett Drummond and Karen Campbell | S8E30

    In this episode of Living Well with MS -- where we explore topics relating to living a full and healthy life with multiple sclerosis -- we are pleased to welcome Brett Drummond and Karen Campbell. Brett is from MSTranslate and hosts the European Committee for Treatment and Research In Multiple Sclerosis (ECTRIMS) patient day and podcast. Karen is a nurse and MS researcher who lives with MS and attended the conference this year.

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    00:00 Introduction to ECTRIMS 2025 and Speakers

    02:02 Overview of ECTRIMS Conference Highlights

    02:41 Brett's Insights on MS Research

    09:07 Emerging Treatments and Therapies for MS

    15:10 The Role of Viruses in MS

    18:28 Lifestyle Modifications and Rehabilitation in MS

    20:03 Biomarkers and Their Importance in MS

    24:24 Engaging the MS Community in Research

    28:24 Karen's Perspective as a Patient and Researcher

    33:55 Q&A Session: Addressing Community Questions

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    30 September 2026, 11:00 am
  • 42 minutes 19 seconds
    Ageing with MS with Veronique Gauhier Simmons | S8E29

    In this episode of Living Well with MS -- where we explore topics relating to living a full and healthy life with multiple sclerosis -- we are pleased to welcome Véronique Gauthier-Simmons as our guest!

    Véronique is a yoga and breathwork teacher who lives with MS and the author of Taming the Walrus: Inner Intelligence, Yoga, and the Science of Healthy Ageing.

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    02:05 Journey with MS: Reluctance, Learning, and Transformation

    05:25 The Unexpected Love for Yoga

    07:16 Taming the Walrus: Insights from the Book

    15:25 The Importance of Interoception

    19:55 Movement for Healthy Aging: Strength, Stretching, and Speed

    26:08 Breathwork: A Tool for Wellbeing

    32:09 The Necessity of Deep Rest

    34:42 Longevity: Quality of Life Over Quantity

    37:38 Healing: Wholeness and Inner Alignment

    39:54 Final Thoughts for Those Recently Diagnosed with MS

     

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    23 September 2026, 11:00 am
  • 37 minutes 12 seconds
    Webinar Highlights Expert Insights Physical Activity with Heather O'Neil and Lyndsey Housden | S8E28

    In this episode of Living Well with MS -- where we explore topics relating to living a full and healthy life with multiple sclerosis -- we are pleased to welcome Healther O’Neil and Lyndsey Housden as our guests! Heather and Lyndsey live with MS and are program facilitators for the Overcoming MS charity.

    Keep reading for the key episode takeaways and Dr Brayer’s bio.

    00:55 Understanding MS and Its Impact on Physical Activity

    06:18 Physical Activity's Impact on Brain Health

    08:36 Exercise as a Disease Modifying Intervention

    15:36 Benefits of Regular Physical Activity

    18:29 Practical Guidelines for Exercise

    24:57 Tailoring Exercise for MS: Personalization is Key

    25:50 Balance Training: Tools and Techniques

    32:22 Assistive Devices for Exercise: What Works?

    34:42 Increasing Heart Rate with Limited Mobility

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    16 September 2026, 11:00 am
  • 42 minutes 21 seconds
    Making healthy choices sustainable with Zillah Smart | S8E27

    In this episode of Living Well with MS -- where we explore topics relating to living a full and healthy life with multiple sclerosis -- we are pleased to welcome Zillah Smart as our guest! Zillah is a nutritional therapist and trainee facilitator for Overcoming MS who lives with MS and follows the program.

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    00:58 Introduction to Zilla Smart and Her Journey

    04:04 Zilla's Diagnosis and Initial Reactions

    08:30 Discovering Lifestyle Changes and Overcoming MS

    13:43 Implementing Lifestyle Changes: Diet, Stress, and Exercise

    17:16 Balancing Family Life with Overcoming MS

    21:12 Encouraging Healthy Choices in Children

    26:03 Adapting Lifestyle Changes Through Life Stages

    30:07 The Importance of Sleep for MS Management

    38:18 Final Tips for Sustainable Lifestyle Changes

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    9 September 2026, 11:00 am
  • 36 minutes 38 seconds
    Bonus from the archives: Pilates and MS - Building strength for everyone with Rachel Changer | S8 Bonus

    Welcome to the Living Well with MS podcast, where we are joined by Rachel Changer. Rachel is a Pilates instructor and neurological physiotherapist with a master’s diploma in neurological rehabilitation. 

    Originally broadcast in 2020, this episode has been edited to remove out-of-date content and reuploaded in 2026 to ensure it remains relevant and useful.

    01:05 Can you tell us a little bit about yourself, your background, and your experience working with people with MS? 

    03:03 What is Pilates? And what are the differences between Pilates and other practices? 

    08:49 What are the benefits of Pilates for people with MS? 

    13:11 What are the downsides? 

    14:17 How do you choose the right Pilates instructor or class? Can you do it on your own? 

    17:17 How can you modify Pilates for all levels of ability? 

    20:23 Does Pilates work as an online activity? Can you do it without much equipment? 

    29:35 Do you have any other thoughts to encourage or inspire people for their fitness and exercise regime for people with MS? 

    32:04 When following an exercise regime, when do you think that you should also check in with a medical provider, if you've got any symptoms that might be exercise related? 

    34:32 Can you share a final thought with our audience on what motivates or inspires you as a human being? 

    2 September 2026, 11:00 am
  • 32 minutes 40 seconds
    Culture, community and MS with Kebba Jow | S8E26

    In this episode of Living Well with MS -- where we explore topics relating to living a full and healthy life with multiple sclerosis -- we are pleased to welcome Kebba Jow as our guest! Kebba is an author and motivational speaker with MS who uses Overcoming MS pillars to live will.

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    00:00 Introduction to Keba Jow's Journey

    06:09 Living Well with MS: A New Perspective

    07:42 The Overlooked Mental Health Aspect of MS

    11:44 Cultural Beliefs and the Struggle with Western Medicine

    14:13 The Role of Faith in Overcoming Challenges

    17:08 Finding Purpose Through Speaking and Writing

    21:19 Facing Life's Challenges with MS

    23:29 The Importance of Community Support

    26:41 Reaching Out: Overcoming Isolation

    27:50 Finding Hope and Positivity

    30:04 Advice for the Newly Diagnosed

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    26 August 2026, 11:00 am
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