Thrivin' through MS
Thrivin' through MS
Sportin MS
A podcast by Sportin' MS, a charity seeking to remove the stigma around Multiple Sclerosis, helping support the mental and emotional wellbeing of those with MS and their loved ones. On the Thrivin' through MS podcast, the charity's outgoing founder Antoinette Bunyan draws on her Caribbean roots & love for dancing to inject some energy, passion and candour into the topic of MS. She sits down with a range of guests, including those who have been diagnosed with MS as well as thought leaders in the space, to openly share the journeys, stories and strategies that demonstrate how, despite living with MS, we can still thrive!
#5 | Natalie's Story | Botox, Grieving & Laughing through the pain
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 contact me on [email protected], I would love to hear from you!
Mar 24, 2023
52 min
#4 | Calvin’s Story | Coping as a Husband and Father
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!
Feb 3, 2023
48 min
#3 | Lorna Spencer | A Pharma-free Approach to MS
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.ukFollow Lorna on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/plantbased_nutrition_health/If you found this episode helpful, please don't hesitate to contact Antoinette on [email protected], she would love to hear from you!- - - -If you would like to listen on the move:Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/episode/6fljJRby02Arahfihip11Q?si=d505a74d5dc44bc8Apple Podcasthttps://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/3-lorna-spencer-a-pharma-free-approach-to-ms/id1651448435?i=1000590262443
Dec 15, 2022
33 min
#2 | Tiasha's Story | Staying in Control
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 to contact Antoinette on [email protected], she would love to hear from you!
Nov 17, 2022
38 min
#1 | Antoinette's Story | The Founder of Sportin MS
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 condition. Antoinette finally goes onto share her mission for the charity and the philosophy behind Sportin MS, which aims to help people thrive and live their lives to the full, despite being diagnosed with MS.If you found this episode helpful, please don't hesitate to contact Antoinette on [email protected], she would love to hear from you!
Oct 21, 2022
48 min