MS Podcasts

Leah Breninger is the recipient of the Barry Allen Art Award at the 2020 MS Art Show and she is living with multiple sclerosis. Leah discusses where her inspiration comes from and how she taps into her creativity to express herself through art. Leah talks about how art has helped her manage multiple sclerosis.

Join Dr Fatima Kahn, a Menopause specialist who has a holistic approach to women's physical, emotion and mental wellbeing; and Jacqui Perry, Physiotherapist at MSL as they define menopause and peri-menopause and discuss the management of menopause for women who are going through it.

Once it is confirmed you are having a relapse you may be treated in hospital or at home. This episode steps you through the options available to you, the treatments, durations and tips about how to get through a relapse in the most resilient way.

In this episode we are discussing the “Road to Recovery” after you have had a relapse. We will cover what to expect post relapse, how long your recovery might take, who can help and what aids and supports are available.

MS Nurse Advisor Jane Bridgman talks about what to do if you think you are having a relapse. Who do you call? How urgent is it? What do you need to do? How do you document and communicate effectively what is happening? Lots of great info in 12 short minutes.

For many people diagnosed with MS, relapses will be a part of the MS journey. So, what is a relapse? How do you know you're having one? Join MS Nurse Advisor, Jane Bridgman as she answers these questions and provides strategies on how to best be prepared in the event of experiencing an MS relapse.

Dr Sally Shaw is a Melbourne based psychologist working in a positive psychology framework with people who have a chronic illness, especially those with multiple sclerosis. Sally herself was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2001. Join Sally as she chats about finding joy and living well with multiple sclerosis.

Dr Yvonne Learmonth is an Accredited Physiotherapist who specialises in Physical Activity research in multiple sclerosis. She has a PhD in rehabilitation and currently lectures and conducts research in the discipline of Exercise Science at Murdoch University. Yvonne also leads an exercise and cognition research group based at Murdoch University. Yvonne will offer tips based on research and evidence to help you make positive changes in your life.

Associate Professor Anneke van der Walt, Neurologist at Alfred Health in Melbourne chats with Jodi Haartsen, Executive Manager at MS Plus about the COVID vaccines that have been approved in Australia and their impact on people living with MS.

Jillian Kingsford Smith is an international best selling author, award winning journalist, a Kiss Goodbye to MS Ambassador, a part of the global Strategic Initiative "Stop and Reverse MS" and, she is a person living with multiple sclerosis. Jillian shares her experience of where her life has taken her since her diagnosis.