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#130: Living with MS Abroad: A Conversation with Robert Joyce on Research, Resilience and Life in Spain

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What does it mean to live with MS abroad? In this inspiring interview, I speak with Robert Joyce, MS patient, blogger at A 30 Minute Life, and strong advocate for patient involvement in research. Robert shares his journey from diagnosis at 23 to moving from Ireland to Spain for health reasons. We talk about the impact of climate, differences between Spanish and Irish healthcare, coping with chronic pain, and why patient voices are essential in research. He also gives us a glimpse into his hopes for the future of MS care and personalized medicine.

Topics we cover:

  • Robert’s MS diagnosis and turning points

  • Why he started A 30 Minute Life

  • Life with MS in Spain: climate, healthcare, culture

  • Coping strategies for chronic pain and mental health

  • The power of patient voices in research

  • Hopes for personalized medicine and patient advocacy

Links & Resources:

👉 You can also find a written summary of this interview on my blog: https://ms-perspektive.com/130-robert-joyce — perfect if you prefer reading or want to revisit the highlights.

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Content provided by Nele von Horsten (née Handwerker) and Nele Handwerker. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Nele von Horsten (née Handwerker) and Nele Handwerker or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

What does it mean to live with MS abroad? In this inspiring interview, I speak with Robert Joyce, MS patient, blogger at A 30 Minute Life, and strong advocate for patient involvement in research. Robert shares his journey from diagnosis at 23 to moving from Ireland to Spain for health reasons. We talk about the impact of climate, differences between Spanish and Irish healthcare, coping with chronic pain, and why patient voices are essential in research. He also gives us a glimpse into his hopes for the future of MS care and personalized medicine.

Topics we cover:

  • Robert’s MS diagnosis and turning points

  • Why he started A 30 Minute Life

  • Life with MS in Spain: climate, healthcare, culture

  • Coping strategies for chronic pain and mental health

  • The power of patient voices in research

  • Hopes for personalized medicine and patient advocacy

Links & Resources:

👉 You can also find a written summary of this interview on my blog: https://ms-perspektive.com/130-robert-joyce — perfect if you prefer reading or want to revisit the highlights.

---

See you soon and try to make the best out of your life, Nele

For more information and positive thoughts, subscribe to my newsletter for free.

Click here for an overview of all podcast episodes published so far.

  continue reading

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