Best Overcomingms Podcasts (2025)

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Overcoming MS programs, courses and Living Well Live with Jake Connor | S7E12 25:55

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In this episode of Living Well with MS – exploring topics relating to living a full and healthy life with multiple sclerosis – host Geoff Allix welcomes Jake Connor, Service Delivery Manager at Overcoming MS, for a deep dive into the charity’s evolving support services and what it means to be part of a global MS community. From his personal connect…

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Bonus from the archive: The Overcoming MS diet in a nutshell with Sam Josephs | S7 bonus 23:56

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In this episode of the Living Well with MS podcast we are pleased to welcome Sam Josephs as our guest. Sam is a qualified Nutritional Therapist and has worked as a retreat facilitator for Overcoming Multiple Sclerosis. In this episode, we demystify the Overcoming MS diet and provide helpful tips and tricks on how to hack the food portion of the Ove…

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Fundraising at Overcoming MS with Rob Carter | S7E11 31:54

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In this inspiring episode of Living Well with MS, we're joined by Rob Carter, Head of Income Generation at Overcoming MS. With over two decades of experience in the not-for-profit world – including organisations like the MS Trust and Youth Music – Rob brings strategic insight, compassion, and a deeply personal connection to his work. Rob sits down …

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A quick guide to the Overcoming MS Program with Heather O’Neil | S7E10 23:19

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In this inspiring and info-packed episode of Living Well with MS, we welcome the brilliant Heather O’Neil – a social worker, Overcoming MS Program Facilitator, and member of the MS community – to break down the Overcoming MS Program in a clear and relatable way. Diagnosed with MS in 2020, Heather quickly discovered the Overcoming MS Program and nev…

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Bonus from the archive: Running marathons with MS with Alex Tsirigotis | S7 bonus 27:18

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Most people, regardless of whether or not they have MS, may think running a marathon is, simply put, crazy. While exercise is an important part of the Overcoming MS Program, many people with MS will have symptoms that preclude them from running long distances, or indeed running at all. This Living Well with MS episode’s special guest, Alex Tsirigot…

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Relationships and MS with Nikoma and Simone Bell | S7E09 22:16

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Love, resilience and real talk – that’s what today’s episode of Living Well with MS is all about. We're thrilled to welcome husband-and-wife team Nikoma and Simone Bell, authors of Marriage & MS: Embracing Life and Love Beyond the Diagnosis. Together, they open up about navigating life, love and MS – sharing practical advice on relationships, careg…

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Open Communication about MS with Program Facilitator Hayley Baker | S7E08 35:29

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Welcome to Living Well with MS – the podcast where we explore real-life experiences and practical insights on living a full and healthy life with multiple sclerosis. In this episode, we are pleased to welcome trainee Program Facilitator Hayley Baker as our guest. Hayley is an artist and educator who was first diagnosed with MS in 2019. In this open…

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Finding your 8th Pillar with comedian Rabiah Coon | S7E07 38:51

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Welcome to Living Well with MS - your go-to podcast for making informed choices to support your health and well-being with MS! In today’s episode, we’re thrilled to welcome a very special guest: comedian and MS advocate Rabiah Coon! Rabiah joins host Geoff to share her journey with MS, how she discovered Overcoming MS through a video shoot, and why…

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Bonus from the archive: Building a daily meditation practice with Dr Craig Hassed | S7 bonus 41:05

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In this episode of the Living Well with MS podcast we are pleased to welcome Dr Craig Hassed as our guest to demystify the practice of meditation and provide very sound reasons for why you should consider meditating for its wondrous stress-relieving effects. Dr Hassed, an expert on mindfulness-based stress reduction, will also provide some commonse…

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Research on lifestyle and MS with Dr Terry Wahls | S7E06 34:03

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Welcome to Living Well with MS – your go-to podcast for making informed choices to support your health and well-being with MS! In this episode we are pleased to welcome Dr Terry Wahls, a respected clinical professor of medicine, researcher, and someone with lived experience of MS. Diagnosed with secondary progressive MS, Dr Wahls has dedicated her …

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Bonus from the archive: The world of vitamin D and other supplements with Dr Conor Kerley | S7 bonus 35:51

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This is a "Bonus: From the archive" episode of the Living Well with MS podcast. Many experts believe that vitamin D is a key regulator of the incidence and severity of MS, and this is one of the reasons why ensuring sufficient intake of this critical natural resource is one of the pillars of the Overcoming MS Program. So, it’s timely that this epis…

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Gut health and MS with Dr Emma Short | S7E05 42:34

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Welcome to Living Well with MS – your go-to podcast for making informed choices to support your health and well-being! In this episode, we’re diving into the fascinating world of gut health with Dr. Emma Short, a leading gastroenterologist. She joins Overcoming MS Facilitator and Nutritional Therapist Sam Josephs to explore the gut microbiome and i…

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Webinar highlights – Stress management and mental health | S7E04 37:07

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Welcome to Living Well with MS, the podcast that helps you make informed choices to support your health and wellbeing with MS. This week we delve into stress management and mental health with insights from Overcoming MS facilitators Yasmin Neves and Dr Phil Startin. They are joined by community members Melanie Lown and Bill Morgan, who share their …

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Bonus from the archive: Andy McKenna is Stoked on MS | S7 bonus 43:48

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This is a "Bonus: From the archive" episode of the Living Well with MS podcast. In this episode of the Living Well with MS podcast we are pleased to welcome Andy McKenna, who has been living with MS without the use of MS medication since 2007. He is the driving force behind ‘Stoked on MS’ and through this, hopes to shine a light of hope on the real…

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Pregnancy and early parenthood with MS with neuro physio Becca Mullin | S7E03 34:34

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Welcome to Living Well with MS, the podcast that helps you make informed choices to support your health and wellbeing. In this episode, we’re joined by Becca Mullin, a neuro physiotherapist and Pilates instructor specialising in post-partum clients with neurological conditions. Becca’s work is driven by a crucial gap she noticed while working in a …

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Webinar highlights – Healthy changes for you and your family | S7E02 38:58

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Welcome to Living Well with MS, the podcast that empowers you to take control of your health and wellbeing. In this episode, we welcome back health coach and Overcoming MS facilitator Laura Crowder with other familiar faces. Joining Laura, Overcoming MS Handbook co-editor Professor Michelle O’Donoghue, Circle Ambassador Vickie Hadge, and community …

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Bonus from the archive: The science behind Overcoming MS with Dr Jonathan White | S7 bonus 35:00

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This is a "Bonus: From the archive" episode of the Living Well with MS podcast. In this episode of the Living Well with MS podcast we are pleased to welcome Dr Jonathan White as our guest! He is a practicing medical doctor in Coleraine, on the North Coast of Northern Ireland, who also works with Overcoming MS as a medical consultant and event facil…

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The research on lifestyle and MS with Charlie Peel | S7E01 45:48

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In this episode, we welcome Charlie Peel, Healthcare Partnerships Lead at Overcoming MS. With nearly two decades of experience in neurology, Charlie brings a wealth of knowledge and insight in the field of holistic MS management. Charlie joins CEO Alex Holden to explore the latest research on how lifestyle choices—like maintaining optimal vitamin D…

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The power of lifestyle change with George Mckinty | S6E26 26:17

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Welcome to Living Well with MS, the podcast that empowers you to take control of your health and wellbeing. Today we are pleased to welcome community member George Mckinty as our guest! George is a bodybuilder from Wales who follows the Overcoming MS Program. He speaks with Geoff about adopting the Overcoming MS lifestyle, the unique aspects of bei…

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Top sleep tips for people with MS with sleep therapist Denise lordache | S6E25 37:47

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Welcome to Living Well with MS, the podcast that empowers you to take control of your health and wellbeing. Today we’re talking to Denise Iordache, a Cognitive Behavioral Hypnotherapist, who specialises in sleep and stress reduction. Because addressing sleep disturbances is important for overall health and managing MS symptoms, Denise and Geoff dis…

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Webinar Highlights: The Overcoming MS diet: healthy eating at home with Sam Josephs | S6E24 21:24

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Welcome to Living Well with MS, the podcast that empowers you to take control of your health and wellbeing. Today we’re sharing highlights from our webinar with Sam Josephs, a registered Nutritional Therapist and Overcoming MS facilitator. Sam’s husband was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in 2002 which has shaped the direction of Sam’s career and…

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Ask Jack- Fermented foods | S6E23 44:06

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Welcome to Living Well with MS, the podcast that empowers you to take control of your health and wellbeing. We are pleased to welcome Jack McNulty as our guest! Jack is a professional cook and a longtime follower of the Overcoming MS Program. In this episode, he answers questions from the community about fermented foods. Watch this episode on YouTu…

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Disease Modifying Therapies with Neurologist Dr. Aaron Boster | S6E22 58:21

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Welcome to Living Well with MS, the podcast that empowers you to take control of your health and wellbeing. Today we’re thrilled to welcome back Dr Aaron Boster as our guest! Dr Boster is a board-certified Neurologist specialising in Multiple Sclerosis. He is a frequent guest on Living Well with MS and in this episode he’s here to talk about Medica…

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Webinar Highlights: Reducing stress through meditation and mindfulness with Dr Phil Startin | S6E21 32:23

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Welcome to Living Well with MS, the podcast that empowers you to take control of your health and wellbeing. Today we’re sharing the highlights from our webinar with the incredible Dr Phil Startin! Phil is an Overcoming MS facilitator who lives with progressive MS. He’s an expert in meditation and mindfulness and teaches Mindfulness Based Stress Red…

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Meditation with Overcoming MS facilitator Yvette Sargood | S6E20 40:08

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Welcome to Living Well with MS, the podcast that empowers you to take control of your health and wellbeing. Today we’re thrilled to welcome Yvette Sargood as our guest! Yvette is an Overcoming MS facilitator and a meditation teacher who lives with MS and follows the Overcoming MS program. In this fascinating episode, Yvette talks to Geoff about med…