In this episode of the MS Show Bron once again talks to Maddy Baxter. Maddy was only diagnosed with MS relatively recently and talks candidly about her diagnosis journey, her reactions to it and how she is now contemplating a post-diagnosis future for herself and her husband.  The topics discussed are around coming to terms with the illness, what that might mean for her working life and how she is learning to put her own health and wellness first without feeling guilty. Bron and Maddy also...

In this episode Bron continues to talk to Roger Cook, but also 2 other guests - Rachael Tomlinson and Martin Baum. Roger Cook, was diagnosed early in his working career and is now effectively retired on medical grounds but volunteers with the MS Society and as an expert patient. Martin is a published author and Blogger in the MS community. Rachael is also an MS Blogger having had to leave conventional employment in the NHS. Bron Continues the discussion topics around retirement with MS, ill...

In this episode Bron chats to 2 guests, Roger Cook and Maddy Baxter. Both guests have had to face stopping working in their previous jobs. The discussion centres around how people arrive at retirement decisions or shifts in career direction as they try to combine MS with working. It also considers how you might feel about that decision and how this change can redefine your purpose in life as you prioritise your own wellness.  Roger has been living with his life change for over 15 years...

Bron, who has been living with MS for over 25 years and who gave up full time work as an employee back in 2012, discusses the concept of retirement. What does retirement mean? and what might precipitate the thoughts of retiring for a person with MS? and some of her own thought processes which lead to her own decision to slow down.  What might the implications be of such a decision and what might you need to think about with regard to your future life?   Email the show:...

Kav Partap was first diagnosed with MS when she was 18 years old following a severe attack. She is married with 2 young children and lives in the Caribbean.  Kav writes a blog of her experiences and has also recently completed a book that will be available soon on Amazon.  She discusses her life as a blogger, teacher, mother, and how she has adapted her life to living with MS. Copyright: Bron Webster 2021

How is the MS International Federation (MSIF) working to help the Multiple Sclerosis community? Josie Chadband, who works for the charity, gives us her insights and explains how this global effort is raising more funds than ever before, and supporting the MS Atlas, the Progressive MS Alliance and People with MS. I didn’t realise the MSIF has existed since the sixties, did you? …  what else don’t WE know?? As we draw nearer to closing this year's #The50kinMay in a few days time and with...

Bron discusses the importance of understanding who’s in your MS team and working with or being the team leader. Copyright: Bron Webster 2021 https://www.multiplesuccess.co.uk/podcasts Email: [email protected]

Bron chats with Mark about his MS journey from his initial symptoms in his 20’s, through his jobs, his supportive employer, his MS diagnosis, & his eventual acceptance & use of the phrase disabled. His social media expertise led to him working with the charity shift.ms & continue to offer motivational speaking - working with various companies and a new initiative - Neurolife Now. Copyright: Bron Webster 2021 https://www.multiplesuccess.co.uk/podcasts Email:...

As The MS Show moves into its 2nd year, Bron explains some new items, new people and new questions for the podcast. This is just a quick episode to get an insight as to what is coming next. For anyone affected by Multiple Sclerosis. Contact: [email protected] Copyright: Bron Webster 2021 Web: https://www.multiplesuccess.co.uk

The 1st Birthday episode featuring Damian Washington - creative, actor, voice-over, ad-maker and all round MS Superstar with his baritone voice. What's Damian's MS sh!t got real story? It's a tear jerker, for sure. Want to enter the free prize draw in celebration of our 1st birthday? You have until 24:00 British Summertime on 29th April 2021 to enter. Request rules from email: [email protected] Copyright: Bron Webster 2021 web: https://www.multiplesuccess.co.uk

In this episode, Bron explores the concept of MS Life Phases/Stages in the context of ancient mythology. She outlined some similarities - the birth, development, combat, demise, burning - shared with the popular mythological creature, the Phoenix. Bron believes narrating your MS Life can help with processing the understanding and meaning of the phases. This episode offers just one possible approach. Copyright Bron Webster 2021 www.multiplesuccess.co.uk

Listen while Bron talks about her reasons for creating The MS Show podcast and some of the MS challenges she has faced. Is producing podcasts, when you live with longstanding Multiple Sclerosis, a good idea? What about the MS fatigue and MS speech difficulties? Also, some exciting news about the 1st birthday celebration episode coming later in April 2021. Copyright Bron Webster 2021 https://www.multiplesuccess.co.uk

Bron chats with Jon Strum who was a carer for his wife Jean. Jean was diagnosed with a severe and rapidly progressive form of MS which led to her requiring round the clock residential care and ultimately and incredibly sadly, to her early passing. You will hear about Jon’s hosting of his Podcast RealTalk MS and his involvement with the Care Partner Protocol & the importance of early identification of support frameworks for carers. Copyright Bron Webster 2021 www.multiplesuccess.co.uk

In this episode of the MS show, Bron chats with Jen Wharrier, who met, married and cares for Dave who has severe MS. You will learn about their life together, the challenges they have had and continue to face and the way their relationship has changed over the years. Jen describes her coping systems and networks, her belief in people’s inner strengths and some of the positive aspects of her life such as studying with the Open University. Copyright Bron Webster 2021 www.multiplesuccess.co.uk

This episode of the MS Show focuses on 2 particular carers and the impacts on their lives of caring for or helping someone with MS. Using their own experiences to draw from, they then go on to discuss what their own needs might be and those of others in similar situations. Copyright Bron Webster 2021 www.multiplesuccess.co.uk

This episode meets Liz Baum, wife and carer of Martin Baum. It explores Liz’s journey with Martin and the challenges she and Martin have faced. We also learn how Liz copes with her role as a carer and how she and Martin make the best of their lives with MS. Copyright Bron Webster 2021 www.multiplesuccess.co.uk

This episode introduces the new series of the MS Show which will focus on those caring for people with MS and the impacts this can have on their own lives and futures. It starts the discussion around what help should be available for carers and some of the research studies undertaken in the MS Carer community. Copyright Bron Webster 2021 www.multiplesuccess.co.uk

Bron chats with self-proclaimed MS Superhero - Francesca Conate about all things from her diagnosis challenges, through coming to terms with her condition and her life changes. Returning from Japan to her original home in the US. Her attitudes on medication, self-help and self-belief and discovering newly adapted pastimes such as Golf. Copyright Bron Webster 2021 www.multiplesuccess.co.uk

aka the Sitting Bull, Dave explains how training has helped him return from the difficult feelings following his diagnosis. An interview full of inspiration. His MS Mission is not to give in and adapt everything he can to make it doable. “I wish to remain an active strongman and show that just because you may be/become disabled it doesn’t have to stop your end goal, you just need to change the way you get there!” Copyright: Bron Webster 2021 Website: https://multiplesuccess.co.uk

Meet Martin Baum - He tells it all. From feeling - he had ‘won’ his ‘don’t talk’ mind games with his MS counsellor then writing acclaimed ‘Yoof-speak’ literature - to discovering mindfulness and getting back to writing MS blogs.  After years spent not accepting his MS lot, Martin reflects on some of his past behaviour towards his wife (now carer) and friends; his changed attitude and more positive (and humorous) take on life with MS. https://www.martinbaum.co.uk #livelifenotMS 

Bron explains how her life experiences have shaped her attitudes and life plans. Her qualifications, participation and interactions in the MS community have enabled her to identify gaps in current support available for people with MS. And how living with 2 chronic illnesses led her to develop a world first's ‘signature’ programme for MSers. Register before 12th February: https://multiplesuccess.ac-page.com/exciting-thing-list-data Copyright: Bron Webster 2021 https://multiplesuccess.co.uk

In this solo episode, Bron is talking about the forthcoming launch of the ground-breaking, possibly the first in the world, interactive course for people living with Multiple Sclerosis. Bron explains the phases in the course, but the rest is confidential. You can register to be involved in this crucial soft-launch phase here: https://multiplesuccess.ac-page.com/exciting-thing-list-data Things begin later in February - register now!

Bron talks about the benefits of being part of a like-minded community when you’re living with a chronic illness such as Multiple Sclerosis. Listen in and if you want to get involved in helping Bron with the soft launch of her brand new initiative to take charge of your MS future either email Bron at [email protected] or click this link: https://multiplesuccess.ac-page.com/Action-takers Copyright: Bron Webster 2021 Website: www.multiplesuccess.co.uk

In this episode, Bron offers the results of her learning resulting in lots of tips to help make the most of every day with MS. She talks about what happened in her Mind Over MS Experiment, works out why we sometimes sabotage ourselves, explores how we can create positive habits. Listen in and register your interest in creating a Daily Method of MS Living at this link: https://multiplesuccess.ac-page.com/Action-takers  Copyright: Bron Webster 2021 Website: www.multiplesuccess.co.uk