061 - Multiple Sclerosis - Who's on your MS Team?

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 consider what it feels like to live with the uncertainty brought by MS and the need to focus on planning for what is really important going forward and the concept of breaking down things into smaller more manageable steps. Maddy and Bron also discuss the benefit of maintaining a sense of humour to help you through the difficult times.  Please share this episode with others who may find it useful.   Get in Touch with the show: Email the show: [email protected] Find Bron on social media using these handles:    Bron Webster    Multiple Success There's a website too: https://www.multiplesuccess.co.uk and a friendly and helpful Facebook group for people impacted by Multiple Sclerosis. Ask to join the group by answering the questions here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/multiplesclerosisukhelpmultiplesuccesscommunity © Bron Webster 2021

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 health retirement and changes in life as a consequence.  She talks to 3 guests - Roger Cook, who was also a guest on the previous episode (episode 065), Martin Baum who has featured in a previous episode of The MS Show (episode 048), and Rachael Tomlinson who has previously told her diagnosis story (episodes 9 and 910).  The episode includes a useful  discussion around making sure you get best advice from people before making any specific decisions about leaving employment - and the various forms that this can take. Rachael talks frankly about what happened to her and how much differently she would handle it if given another opportunity.   Get in Touch: Email the show: [email protected] Find Bron on social media using these handles:    Bron Webster    Multiple Success There's a website too: https://www.multiplesuccess.co.uk and a friendly and helpful Facebook group for people impacted by Multiple Sclerosis. Ask to join the group by answering the questions here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/multiplesclerosisukhelpmultiplesuccesscommunity © Bron Webster 2021  

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 whereas Maddy was only diagnosed 6 months ago and her decisions are very immediate as she considers the possibilities of self employment. Today's guests: Roger Cook, who was diagnosed early in his working career. After working in industry and attempting to take on a franchise, Roger is now effectively retired on medical grounds but volunteers with the MS Society and as an expert patient. Maddy Baxter has worked in accountancy at a local authority for 20 years before being diagnosed relatively recently. Maddy is thinking about planning her future and considering what work options might be available if she becomes self-employed. Get in Touch: Email the show: [email protected] Find Bron on social media using these handles:    Bron Webster    Multiple Success There's a website too: https://www.multiplesuccess.co.uk and a friendly and helpful Facebook group for people impacted by Multiple Sclerosis. Ask to join the group by answering the questions here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/multiplesclerosisukhelpmultiplesuccesscommunity

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: [email protected] Find Bron on social media using these handles:    Bron Webster    Multiple Success There's a website too: https://www.multiplesuccess.co.uk and a friendly and helpful Facebook group for people impacted by Multiple Sclerosis. Ask to join by answering the questions here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/multiplesclerosisukhelpmultiplesuccesscommunity Copyright: Bron Webster 2021   

Kav Partap was first diagnosed with MS when she was 18 years old following a severe attack. She has gone on to study, become a teacher. 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.  In this podcast, Kav talks about her experiences of being diagnosed, treatments and living with MS in her Caribbean home.  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 World MS Day just around the corner (30 May every year) this is an exciting episode to raise awareness of MS.   .. here's the charity donation page for Bron Webster: https://www.themay50k.com/fundraisers/bronwebster   To contact the podcast email: [email protected] To contact the producer and host, Bron Webster, call (UK) 07831 600673 To find out more online / other episodes visit https://www.multiplesuccess.co.uk  

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 Multiple Sclerosis journey from his initial symptoms in his 20's, through his jobs, his supportive employer, his MS diagnosis, and his eventual acceptance and use of the phrase disabled.    His social media expertise led to him working with the charity shift.ms (https://shift.ms/ ), and he continues to offer motivational speaking - working with various companies and a new initiative - Neurolife Now (https://neurolifenow.org/ )   Listen in as we explore Mark's positive attitude to his life with MS.   Copyright: Bron Webster 2021 https://www.multiplesuccess.co.uk/podcasts Email: [email protected]

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. The email address for this podcast is below ... but you'll need to listen to the entire episode to find out what extra information and action you need to take. email: [email protected] Copyright: Bron Webster 2021 web: https://www.multiplesuccess.co.uk FREE PRIZE DRAW RULES: Entries must be received by midnight on 29th April 2021. Entry to the competition is restricted to one entry per person please. Competition is open to UK residents only unless otherwise stated Open to UK residents aged 18 or over Prizes can only be sent to a valid UK address unless otherwise stated. This will be requested from the winner. Winners will be chosen at random from all valid entries. Winners will be contacted via email to request postal contact details. Multiple Success and The MS Show are compliant with the data protection act. Our policy is such that we will not pass on your details to any third party without your prior consent. To take part, send a photo / screenshot by email to the email address: [email protected].  The email subject should state Listen into the episode  The photo needs to show you've:  1. Listen into the episode 2. Listen into the episode Automated entries, bulk entries, multiple entries or third party entries will be disqualified! The Judges decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into. The competition will run from 23rd April 2021 until midnight on 29th April 2021. One winner will receive a choice of Apple Homepod Mini or Alexa Echo 4th Gen (to a maximum value of £100) Three winners will receive a £20 voucher to be spent at www.amazon.co.uk  5 winners will receive free Annual Membership of MS ActionTakers Club (due to launch before 31st December 2021). This prize is transferable to someone with Multiple Sclerosis Damian Washington can be found at: https://www.damianwashington.com #nostressMS Insta: @damianwashington YouTube: NoStressMS Twitter: @deedubs57