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Little MS Sunshine

Little MS Sunshine

By Emma Richards

A podcast to show that life doesn't have to stop with an Multiple Sclerosis diagnosis........
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Episode 3 Reducing your work hours

Little MS SunshineNov 04, 2022

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Episode 3 Reducing your work hours

Episode 3 Reducing your work hours

In this episode, I chat to Jacqui about her recent decision to reduce her work hours and the reasons behind myself taking medical retirement at a young age.

Nov 04, 202222:23
Episode 2 - Anything is possible, training to be a triathlete

Episode 2 - Anything is possible, training to be a triathlete

Anything is possible if you put your mind to it. We chat to Steve about his MS diagnosis and he tells us about his journey into competing in triathlons.

Oct 07, 202227:24
Episode 1 - Travel access experiences

Episode 1 - Travel access experiences

Listen as I catch up with Ant about our travels over the summer. He flew to Mexico, whilst I travelled solo on the trains in the UK. Find out how we got on and we introduce a new feature ' MS Peeve of the Week'.

Sep 23, 202221:29
Episode 9 - Heat Sensitivity

Episode 9 - Heat Sensitivity

I chat to Ant & Jen about temperature intolerance in MS, particularly the heat. We discuss which of our symptoms  seem to be affected the most and give you our top tips to try to stay cool.
Jul 08, 202221:59
Episode 8 - All things driving

Episode 8 - All things driving

Ant & I are joined by Christian to talk about all things driving. Can we continue to drive when our MS gets challenging? How do we do it? We discuss the Motability Scheme in the UK and Christians experiences in the US. Fascinating listen :-)

Jun 17, 202232:30
Episode 7 - Adapting & Overcoming challenges to live well with MS

Episode 7 - Adapting & Overcoming challenges to live well with MS

I chat to Jen & Ant about our personal experiences of accepting the help that we need to live well with our MS

Apr 08, 202227:10
Episode 6 - Mental Health

Episode 6 - Mental Health

Join me as I chat candidly and honestly to Ant & Jacqui about Mental Health and MS. They speak very openly about their struggles with their own Mental Health.

Feb 04, 202221:11
Episode 6 - Young diagnosis

Episode 6 - Young diagnosis

Today I chat to Jen (Tripping through Treacle blog) about her teenage diagnosis and how she has tackled living with MS for almost 30 years.
Jan 21, 202231:44
Episode 5: MS and Covid: The new treatments available

Episode 5: MS and Covid: The new treatments available

Listen to the experiences of Anthony & Katy who both currently have Covid. Katy tested positive first and has already had an infusion offered by the NHS to the most vulnerable, whereas Ant has only just tested positive and has not been contacted by the NHS yet, but was debating about chasing up the treatment as he does not feel too unwell at the moment. Some great advice to help you decide what to do if unfortunately you contract Covid.

Jan 04, 202222:31
Episode 4 - Travel experiences

Episode 4 - Travel experiences

I chat to Ant about his experience about his recent holiday to Ibiza and my break in Bournemouth in the UK. We discuss how easy it was to actually get away abroad and the testing needed, airport assistance and accessibility of the resorts. 

Nov 05, 202127:20
Episode 3 - Meet Dr Gretchen Hawley

Episode 3 - Meet Dr Gretchen Hawley

Listen as I chat to the extremely captivating Dr Gretchen Hawley about her background in general Physical Therapy and how it led to a focus on helping those with Multiple Sclerosis. She talks about her website, the MSing Link, her work with MS-UK, her new podcast and lots more (you'll just have to listen to find out!)
Oct 15, 202121:13
Episode 2 - What do you do when you are told you can't work because you have MS? Make your own company!!

Episode 2 - What do you do when you are told you can't work because you have MS? Make your own company!!

I chat to Jyoti & Alicia Hart about their new company Truffle Bombs that they set up when Jyoti was told she couldn't work any longer because she has MS. A fascinating story with a super outcome!

Oct 01, 202121:55
Episode 1 - Catch up

Episode 1 - Catch up

I chat to Anthony about our summer breaks and the Paralympics inspiring us. A general chit chat about our lives.
Sep 24, 202126:38
Episode 10 - Treating your MS without medicine

Episode 10 - Treating your MS without medicine

Listen as Georgina explains how she tries to improve her life with MSthrough exercise, diet & use of gadgets

Jul 16, 202139:09
Episode 9 - A loved ones perspective of MS

Episode 9 - A loved ones perspective of MS

Join me as I chat to Ant & his wife Vicki about the impact of MS on the whole family.
Jul 02, 202126:13
Episode 8 - Adapting your life to suit you

Episode 8 - Adapting your life to suit you

Join me as I chat to Alan, who was diagnosed with RRMS in 2019 and competes in Cani-Cross in Scotland

Jun 22, 202131:59
Episode 7 - Working with MS

Episode 7 - Working with MS

Join me as I chat at Ant & Mark about our experiences of working with MS 
Jun 04, 202137:13
Episode 6 - HSCT

Episode 6 - HSCT

Join me as I chat to Roy & his wife Helen about his HSCT journey
May 21, 202136:24
Episode 5 - Which DMT is right for me?

Episode 5 - Which DMT is right for me?

Listen as I chat to Ant, Amy, Alison & Amy about our experiences of a range of DMT's. 
May 07, 202135:30
Episode 4 - MS Awareness Week

Episode 4 - MS Awareness Week

How did you tell your family & friends about your diagnosis of MS?

Apr 23, 202120:35
Episode 3 - Symptoms of MS

Episode 3 - Symptoms of MS

Join me as I chat to Anthony & Jacqui about the symptoms we have experienced in the past and the ones we live with now.

Apr 09, 202127:50
Episode 2 - Newly Diagnosed

Episode 2 - Newly Diagnosed

We chat to Phill who was diagnosed with MS right in the middle of a Global Pandemic. What was his experience? How does he feel? Is he getting the support the he needs? Join us to find out......

Mar 26, 202139:24
Episode 1 - Process of diagnosing MS

Episode 1 - Process of diagnosing MS

What is MS? What does it mean for me? We chat to Anthony who has been diagnosed with RRMS for 6 years about the process of diagnosis
Mar 12, 202141:15