Go offline with the Player FM app!
A quick guide to the Overcoming MS Program with Heather O’Neil | S7E10
Manage episode 484002374 series 2431279
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 never looked back. With warmth and insight, she walks us through each pillar, from diet and Vitamin D to movement and mindfulness, sharing both evidence and her personal experience.
Whether you're new to Overcoming MS or need a refresher, this episode is your perfect starting point to explore how the Program can empower you to take charge of your health and well-being.
Topics and Timestamps:01:54 Heather's MS journey
03:56 Discovering Overcoming MS
04:59 Becoming an Overcoming MS Program Facilitator
06:27 The Overcoming MS Diet explained
08:58 Sunlight, vitamin D and why they matter
11:49 The Overcoming MS approach to Physical Activity
14:27 Mindfulness and stress reduction
16:48 Medication as an Overcoming MS Pillar
17:48 Family health matters
19:54 Change your life, for life
21:05 How to connect with the Overcoming MS community
More info and links:- Join a Pathway Program
- Learn more about Overcoming MS Retreats
- Hear more from Heather on stress management
- New to Overcoming MS? Visit our introductory page
- Connect with others following Overcoming MS on the Live Well Hub
- Visit the Overcoming MS website
- 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.
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 [email protected].
If you like Living Well with MS, please leave a 5-star review.
190 episodes
Manage episode 484002374 series 2431279
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 never looked back. With warmth and insight, she walks us through each pillar, from diet and Vitamin D to movement and mindfulness, sharing both evidence and her personal experience.
Whether you're new to Overcoming MS or need a refresher, this episode is your perfect starting point to explore how the Program can empower you to take charge of your health and well-being.
Topics and Timestamps:01:54 Heather's MS journey
03:56 Discovering Overcoming MS
04:59 Becoming an Overcoming MS Program Facilitator
06:27 The Overcoming MS Diet explained
08:58 Sunlight, vitamin D and why they matter
11:49 The Overcoming MS approach to Physical Activity
14:27 Mindfulness and stress reduction
16:48 Medication as an Overcoming MS Pillar
17:48 Family health matters
19:54 Change your life, for life
21:05 How to connect with the Overcoming MS community
More info and links:- Join a Pathway Program
- Learn more about Overcoming MS Retreats
- Hear more from Heather on stress management
- New to Overcoming MS? Visit our introductory page
- Connect with others following Overcoming MS on the Live Well Hub
- Visit the Overcoming MS website
- 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.
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 [email protected].
If you like Living Well with MS, please leave a 5-star review.
190 episodes
All episodes
×Welcome to Player FM!
Player FM is scanning the web for high-quality podcasts for you to enjoy right now. It's the best podcast app and works on Android, iPhone, and the web. Signup to sync subscriptions across devices.