Send us a message about the podcast. For questions about MS please contact our helpline 0800 032 38 39 Worried about falling or unsure what to do if you do fall? You're not alone. Falls are a common concern for people living with multiple sclerosis. In this episode, expert physio Hilary Gunn breaks down why people with MS are more prone to falling. Discover how to spot the early warning signs and learn what steps to take if a fall occurs. We also delve into simple, effective strategies to build ...
Jul 21, 2025•1 hr 14 min
Send us a message about the podcast. For questions about MS please contact our helpline 0800 032 38 39 Relationships can be complicated, even at the best of times. When one partner is living with MS, it can bring a whole host of new challenges as well as opportunities for deeper connection. In this podcast, we explore the emotional and practical realities of supporting a partner with MS, and how couples can support each other through changing dynamics. Psychologist Dr Ashley Brown joins us to sh...
Jun 12, 2025•1 hr 33 min
Send us a message about the podcast. For questions about MS please contact our helpline 0800 032 38 39 Spasticity and spasms are common MS symptoms that vary from person to person and can be challenging to understand and manage. In this episode, we explore how these symptoms can feel with the help of our MS community and what you can do about them. We asked MS specialist physiotherapist Wendy Hendrie to share her near 40 years of experience with us. We are very glad we did, because we learned su...
May 19, 2025•1 hr 15 min
Send us a message about the podcast. For questions about MS please contact our helpline 0800 032 38 39 Talking about living with MS can be a tough thing to do, but open and honest conversations are vital in building understanding for the condition. In this special episode for MS Awareness Week 2025, we explore the power of MS conversations—why they matter and how they can make a difference. This MS Awareness Week, we're working with the MS Society , MS Together , MS-UK , Neuro Therapy Network , ...
Apr 30, 2025•45 min
Send us a message about the podcast. For questions about MS please contact our helpline 0800 032 38 39 Have you been told "nothing can be done" to treat progressive MS? Then this is the episode for you. Join Nick and Helena as they debunk this myth with the expertise of neurologist Dr. Emma Tallantyre, exploring current medical and non-medical treatments, effective symptom management, and rehabilitation therapies. Plus, get the inside scoop on the MS Trust's new book, "Progression in MS," from i...
Apr 22, 2025•1 hr 3 min
Send us a message about the podcast. For questions about MS please contact our helpline 0800 032 38 39 In this bonus episode, we share some people with MS journeys of coming to terms with a progressive MS diagnosis. Adam, who lives with secondary progressive MS, is joined by his wife and carer, Sharon. Together, they reflect on how they navigate the complexities of their shared experience, from the emotional challenges to the practical ways they've found balance and connection. Yvonne, living wi...
Mar 31, 2025•1 hr 5 min
Send us a message about the podcast. For questions about MS please contact our helpline 0800 032 38 39 Receiving the news that your MS is progressing can be a life-altering moment. In this podcast episode, we explore the emotional impact of this change and the journey towards acceptance and adjustment. Helena and Nick are joined by Dr Angeliki Bogosian, a health psychologist specialising in MS, who shares insights on coping strategies, the importance of psychological support, and how mindfulness...
Mar 17, 2025•1 hr 24 min
Send us a message about the podcast. For questions about MS please contact our helpline 0800 032 38 39 From challenges to special moments: advanced MS comes with a whole heap of them both. Listen now to hear three different perspectives: a person living with advanced MS, a carer and a health professional. We’re tackling advanced MS in this podcast episode of ‘Breaking it down’. Disclaimer: we discuss some sensitive topics in our interviews, including difficult MS symptoms and death. We hear from...
Feb 17, 2025•1 hr 9 min
Send us a message about the podcast. For questions about MS please contact our helpline 0800 032 38 39 Join us for a jargon busting, myth smashing podcast where we explore baffling multiple sclerosis terms and common misconceptions. Ever heard terms like PIRA, RAW, or smouldering MS that’ve left you scratching your head and asking for a translation to plain English? Better yet, have you been on the receiving end of a baffling tale involving one of the many MS myths out there? “My friend Gary tol...
Jan 21, 2025•1 hr 20 min
Send us a message about the podcast. For questions about MS please contact our helpline 0800 032 38 39 What questions have the MS community been asking in 2024? We took to social media and analysed our helpline enquiries to find out. Dr Claire Winchester and Corinne from our helpline team take us through the topics and explore the available information, support and self-management strategies. Plus, we cover some of the more unusual things that you’ve been asking about, like tattoos, Botox and li...
Dec 16, 2024•48 min
Send us a message about the podcast. For questions about MS please contact our helpline 0800 032 38 39 Is public transport derailing your life? We caught up with Meg Barnett (Transport For All), Flora (MS Trust helpline), Richard Sprenger and Antoinette Mohamed on public transport tips, helpful information and all the latest resources. “It’s just really complicated. I hate having medical appointments because it’s so difficult to get to them.” - Antoinette Does this sound familiar? If public tran...
Nov 18, 2024•1 hr 11 min
Send us a message about the podcast. For questions about MS please contact our helpline 0800 032 38 39 Are you wondering how to stay productive while managing MS? Perhaps you are looking for ways to disclose your diagnosis without derailing your career? Then join us as we delve into the topic of MS at work. Hosts Nick and Helena explore the impact of Multiple Sclerosis in the workplace and share strategies for Bringing Your MS to Work. We have a jam-packed show with four fantastic guests: Dr. Bl...
Oct 14, 2024•1 hr 16 min
Send us a message about the podcast. For questions about MS please contact our helpline 0800 032 38 39 What is a driving assessment? Does your mind conjure up memories of your driving test? Do you see a 17-year-old version of yourself panicking and sweating? Well, the second part of our podcast series on driving and multiple sclerosis covers everything that you need to know. Occupational therapist, Wendy Valentine and driving assessor, James Hinkins take us through the roadmap on driving assessm...
Sep 23, 2024•48 min
Send us a message about the podcast. For questions about MS please contact our helpline 0800 032 38 39 Driving when you live with MS might make you feel like you’re stuck at a red light. You might start to ask questions. Who do I need to tell about my diagnosis? Can I still drive to see my family and friends? What adaptions do I need? Well, our two-part podcast special should give you some answers and dispel a few myths. In part one, we’re joined by Claire Winchester, MS Trust Head of Info and E...
Sep 16, 2024•46 min
Send us a message about the podcast. For questions about MS please contact our helpline 0800 032 38 39 What should you eat when you live with MS? We come across this question a lot from the MS community. It’s not surprising considering how much conflicting information there is out there. That’s why we’re demystifying MS diets in our two-part podcast special. Episode one saw us catch up with Dr. Terry Wahls and Samantha Josephs (Overcoming MS) about their respective diets and lifestyle approaches...
Jul 08, 2024•1 hr 17 min
Send us a message about the podcast. For questions about MS please contact our helpline 0800 032 38 39 Have you thought about making changes to your diet to help manage your MS? Maybe you’ve experimented with a few fad diets, but never quite found what works. Well, we know the feeling. The world of nutrition can be tricky – you’re not sure if you should be keto, vegan, paleo, carnivore or just straight up confuddled. Throw MS into the mix and all of a sudden, things can get even more confusing. ...
Jul 01, 2024•1 hr 16 min
Send us a message about the podcast. For questions about MS please contact our helpline 0800 032 38 39 JLS founding member and critically acclaimed solo artist Oritsé Williams has been in the limelight since 2008. But long before the dazzling, bright lights of fame, Oritsé began his journey as a young carer for his mum, who was diagnosed with MS when he was 12 years old. Find out about the challenges that he and his siblings faced, his mother’s MS journey and why he’s passionate about supporting...
Jun 10, 2024•54 min
Send us a message about the podcast. For questions about MS please contact our helpline 0800 032 38 39 Waiting for a potential multiple sclerosis diagnosis can be daunting. In this episode, we explore the "limbo land" time during your first appointments and a possible MS diagnosis. Neurologist, Dr Emma Tallantyre, joins us to talk about the importance of reaching out to your healthcare professionals, managing stress and more! We discuss the roles of neurologists and the tests you might go throug...
May 28, 2024•51 min
Send us a message about the podcast. For questions about MS please contact our helpline 0800 032 38 39 Do you have feel embarrassed about your MS symptoms? Do you find some topics difficult to talk about? You’re not the only one. 85% of people we surveyed felt embarrassed by at least one of their symptoms and many of the community were hiding their symptoms from their partners. A third of people living with MS also avoided seeking medical help due to embarrassment. It’s time to shatter the stigm...
Apr 22, 2024•1 hr 17 min
Send us a message about the podcast. For questions about MS please contact our helpline 0800 032 38 39 Have you ever wondered how your hormones might affect your MS? We're joined by podcast guests Olivia Mason, a woman diagnosed with multiple sclerosis not long after giving birth, and Professor Ruth Dobson, a consultant neurologist specialising in MS. Together, we explore how periods, pregnancy, breastfeeding, and menopause can influence MS. Here's what we cover • Can periods make MS symptoms wo...
Apr 08, 2024•1 hr 27 min
Send us a message about the podcast. For questions about MS please contact our helpline 0800 032 38 39 Bowel problems and MS. The underdiscussed topic that can leave many feeling anxious about leaving home. Have you experienced constipation or incontinence and wondered what part multiple sclerosis plays in them? Our podcast guests, Noreen Barker (MS Nurse Consultant) and Concetta Brugaletta (Clinical Nurse Specialist), are on a mission to shatter the stigma around bowel issues and MS. We talk tr...
Mar 25, 2024•1 hr 1 min
Send us a message about the podcast. For questions about MS please contact our helpline 0800 032 38 39 Are MS bladder problems bursting the seams of your day-to-day life? You’re not alone. Around 75% of people living with MS experience bladder issues and we know how frustrating and isolating they can be. That’s why we’re talking to MS specialist nurse, Grace Hazlett, about treatment options, preventative strategies and practical advice. She gives us the low down on pelvic floor exercises, fluid ...
Feb 19, 2024•1 hr 2 min
Send us a message about the podcast. For questions about MS please contact our helpline 0800 032 38 39 Living with MS means you might hit some unexpected mental health turbulence at times. Throw in the cost of living crisis, shocking world events and the gloomy news cycle and things around you can easily start to feel pressurised. Well, we may not have the answers to all of the world’s problems, but what we do have is a rather brilliant podcast guest: Professor Derek Willis. He tells us how bein...
Jan 29, 2024•57 min
Send us a message about the podcast. For questions about MS please contact our helpline 0800 032 38 39 Ok, you’ve heard all about mindfulness and maybe you’re even considering giving it a go. But can it actually help you manage life with MS? Is it just one of those trendy well-being fads like eating charcoal or moss smoothies (yep, they’re both actually real)? Mindfulness teacher, Justin Standfield, lives with MS and he joins us to dispel a couple of mindful myths. Plus, he shares some practical...
Jan 08, 2024•48 min
Send us a message about the podcast. For questions about MS please contact our helpline 0800 032 38 39 What have the MS community been asking about this year? We interview Corinne from our helpline team who tackles the burning MS questions and trends that our service has encountered in 2023. In our busiest helpline year yet, the range of questions has been vast! We cover symptoms, equipment and a whole lot more. Plus, Dr Claire Winchester joins us for a fun experiment! We put forward your questi...
Dec 18, 2023•1 hr 1 min
Send us a message about the podcast. For questions about MS please contact our helpline 0800 032 38 39 If you’re not sure how to best prepare for your next MS Nurse appointment, this could be the podcast for you. No matter where you are on your MS journey, talking about your condition can bring on a wave of emotions. Your mind is likely to be brimming with questions and points to raise. Add in long NHS waiting lists and squeezed appointment times, and it might feel as though you’re facing a stee...
Nov 27, 2023•1 hr 4 min
Send us a message about the podcast. For questions about MS please contact our helpline 0800 032 38 39 Feeling overwhelmed and anxious at the thought of discussing your MS with a neurologist? Wondering what questions to ask and what you should bring? You’re not alone. Whether you’re preparing for your first appointment or your tenth, emotions can be heightened. Add in the limited time that you get to talk to them and lengthy NHS waiting lists, and it can make you feel as though you’re fighting a...
Nov 06, 2023•58 min
Send us a message about the podcast. For questions about MS please contact our helpline 0800 032 38 39 Ever wondered if smoking affects your MS? Sure, we all know the health risks linked to smoking. But, does smoking cause multiple sclerosis progression? And will your MS symptoms improve if you quit smoking? We dive deep into these questions with consultant neurologist, Professor Richard Nicholas. Plus, Caroline Smith, who lives with MS, talks us through the steps she took to quit smoking. Liste...
Oct 16, 2023•1 hr 9 min
Send us a message about the podcast. For questions about MS please contact our helpline 0800 032 38 39 Multiple sclerosis can affect breathing in advanced MS. But breathing problems can begin at any stage with MS. To explain more in this podcast we talk to Racheal Moses who is a Consultant Respiratory Physiotherapist and Neuro Physiotherapist Jody Barber. They explain how you can spot breathing problems early, what you can do if you have breathing difficulties and what you can do to try to preve...
Sep 25, 2023•1 hr 10 min
Send us a message about the podcast. For questions about MS please contact our helpline 0800 032 38 39 This is a recording from a live stream we did earlier with the Head of Information and Engagement at the MS Trust Claire Winchester, we chat to her about a report called “Life changing: mental health and MS". In this report we find out about what the MS community in the UK has to say about mental with and Multiple Sclerosis. Episode notes Read the full report, Life changing: mental health and M...
Sep 04, 2023•46 min
