• 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
  • 1 hour 2 minutes
    Webinar Highlights – Medication with Dr Jonny White | S8E25

    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 Jonny White as our guest! Jonny lives with MS and is an Overcoming MS Facilitator and the charity’s medical advisor.

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    01:13 Understanding Steroids and Their Role in MS Relapses

    03:55 Disease Modifying Therapies: An Overview

    05:51 First Generation DMTs: Interferons and Copaxone

    09:49 Second Generation DMTs: Advancements and Efficacy

    15:34 High Efficacy DMTs: Tysabri and Beyond

    20:15 Emerging Treatments and Their Implications

    25:37 Symptom Management: Addressing Fatigue and Spasticity

    29:48 The Role of Lifestyle in MS Management

    34:45 Future Directions in MS Treatment

    36:11 Understanding Myelination and Remyelination

    41:11 Exploring the Role of Epstein-Barr Virus in MS

    44:02 Navigating Treatment Options and Clinical Trials

    51:29 Making Informed Decisions Post-Diagnosis

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    19 August 2026, 11:00 am
  • 20 minutes 30 seconds
    Taboo Symptoms of MS: Bladder, Bowels, and Sexuality with Ciara O’Meara | S8E24

    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 Ciara O’Meara as our guest! Ciara is a professor of nursing who lives with MS and has research interests in taboo MS symptoms such as bladder and bowel issues and sexual issues related to the condition.

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    00:00 Introduction to Ciara O'Meara and Her Journey

    03:53 Balancing Professional Life and Personal Well-being

    05:50 Addressing Bladder Issues in MS

    10:01 Understanding Bowel Symptoms in MS

    13:29 Exploring Sexual Health and MS

    18:09 Advocacy and Communication in MS Care

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    12 August 2026, 11:00 am
  • 31 minutes 12 seconds
    Bonus from the Archives: Overcoming MS from a Neurologist's POV with Dr Brandon Beaber | S8 Bonus

    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. 

    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.

    01:25 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 

    5 August 2026, 11:00 am
  • 40 minutes 26 seconds
    Webinar Highlights — Psychological – what it really means to live with MS with Laura Crowder | S8E23

    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 Laura Crowder as our guest! Laura is a health coach and Overcoming MS facilitator. In this webinar replay she unpacks the psychological impact of an MS diagnosis and practical strategies for improving mental wellbeing.  

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    01:06 Introduction to Living with MS

    01:07 Mental Health Strategies for MS

    02:14 Understanding the Psychological Impact of MS

    07:15 Navigating Emotions After Diagnosis

    11:26 Understanding Multiple Sclerosis

    13:05 Mind-Body Connection and Its Importance

    20:49 Practical Strategies for Mental Wellbeing

    28:41 Community Support and Resources

    36:06 Q&A Session and Closing Remarks

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    29 July 2026, 11:00 am
  • 27 minutes 55 seconds
    MS diagnosis: how facing fear changed my life with MS | S8E22

    An MS diagnosis can bring fear, uncertainty and difficult questions about the future. 

    In this episode of Living Well with MS, Geoff Allix speaks with Patrick Bevan, who spent 16 years hiding from his multiple sclerosis diagnosis before embracing a lifestyle approach that transformed how he thinks about living with MS. 

    Patrick shares how fear, anxiety and denial shaped his decisions for years, why a relapse became the catalyst for change, and how exercise, healthy eating, community and self-compassion helped him regain a sense of control. 

    They also discuss living with ADHD alongside MS, the challenges of building sustainable habits, and why connecting with others can make such a difference after diagnosis. 

    Whether you're newly diagnosed with MS or have been living with it for many years, Patrick's honest reflections offer hope, practical encouragement and a reminder that a diagnosis does not define your future. 

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

    00:00 Patrick's MS diagnosis and the beginning of his journey 

    03:34 Living with hidden fear for sixteen years 

    05:18 Why fear delayed lifestyle changes and treatment 

    07:02 The turning point that changed everything 

    10:19 Challenging public perceptions of living with MS 

    11:39 How fear shaped work, confidence and relationships 

    13:18 Living with both ADHD and multiple sclerosis 

    15:00 Finding motivation through the Overcoming MS Exercise Circle 

    18:03 Which lifestyle changes were easiest—and hardest—to sustain 

    21:11 Balancing entrepreneurship with protecting long-term health 

    25:02 Patrick's advice for anyone newly diagnosed with MS 

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    22 July 2026, 11:00 am
  • 29 minutes 48 seconds
    Supporting someone with MS: a physiotherapist's perspective | S8E21

    Supporting someone with MS can be rewarding, but it also brings challenges. In this episode of Living Well with MS, Geoff Allix speaks with physiotherapist, mindfulness teacher, coach and Overcoming MS Program Facilitator-in-training Susan Czyzo about supporting people living with multiple sclerosis while also looking after your own wellbeing.

    Drawing on both her professional experience and her personal perspective as a family supporter, Susan explores why sustainable lifestyle habits matter, how coaching can help people make lasting changes, and why movement, mindfulness and self-compassion all have a place in living well with MS.

    They also discuss the growing evidence for lifestyle approaches alongside MS treatment, the importance of personalised care, and why healthcare professionals should remain open to conversations about healthy lifestyle choices.

    Whether you're living with MS yourself or supporting someone who is, this episode offers thoughtful, practical insights into building resilience, hope and wellbeing over the long term.

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    01:49 Meet Susan and her holistic approach to wellbeing

    06:25 Why the Overcoming MS programme stood out

    08:29 Lessons from becoming an Overcoming MS Program Facilitator

    11:16 Lifestyle, evidence and conversations with healthcare professionals

    12:21 Moving beyond fixing towards empowering people

    16:15 How coaching helps people create lasting healthy habits

    19:50 Supporting a loved one through an MS diagnosis

    23:09 What living well with MS really means

    27:50 Looking ahead as part of the Overcoming MS community

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    15 July 2026, 11:00 am
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