Episodes
Published 03/24/23
In this episode, Antoinette sits down with her friend and fellow MS sufferer Natalie, whose MS has affected her ability to walk without assistance, and if that wasn’t enough, has also recently suffered a broken hip. Moving through the stages of MS has been a tough pill for her to swallow, as it would be for anyone, but despite everything, Natalie’s wicked sense of humour and hilarious anecdotes make this episode a very special one. If you found this episode helpful, please don't hesitate to...
Published 03/24/23
In this special episode, Antoinette’s husband Calvin sits down with podcast manager Harry. For the first time ever, he opens up about his experiences coping with both his wife and daughter being diagnosed with MS within the space of two years. If you found this episode helpful, please don't hesitate to contact Antoinette on [email protected], she would love to hear from you!
Published 02/03/23
For episode 3, Antoinette is joined by Lorna Spencer, who runs the website & blog ‘Plant-based Nutrition, having been diagnosed with MS in 2017. In this episode, Lorna shares: Why she has opted against taking prescribed medication for MS, how she has changed her lifestyle through a plant-based diet and regular exercise, and the importance of staying optimistic. Lorna’s website: https://www.plant-based-nutrition.co.uk Follow Lorna on Instagram:...
Published 12/15/22
Antoinette sits down with her daughter, Tiasha, to discuss her Multiple Sclerosis story. In this episode, Tiasha shares: What it was like to be diagnosed with MS at the tender age of 20What it was like being the second family member diagnosed within a short space of timeThe challenges around making difficult, subjective decisions on medicationHow she fared with some of the side effects of medicationHow she thrives despite her diagnosisIf you found this episode helpful, please don't hesitate...
Published 11/17/22
In the first ever episode of Thrivin' through MS, Sportin MS' founder Antoinette sits down with her podcast manager to share her own Multiple Sclerosis story. Antoinette talks about the challenging period she went through as she was being diagnosed with MS and coming to terms with her condition. She then goes onto provide a very basic overview as to what MS is and how it is usually treated, but why it is so difficult to manage mentally and emotionally because it is such a subjective...
Published 10/21/22