In this episode of Living Well with MS, we’re sharing highlights from our Ask Aaron webinar – originally recorded as a live Overcoming MS webinar and now edited for the podcast to bring you the key insights, questions and takeaways in one place.

Our guest is the dynamic and much-loved Dr Aaron Boster, a board-certified neurologist specialising in multiple sclerosis.

Dr Boster answers a wide range of thoughtful, practical questions from the OvercomingMS community. From medications and MRI contrast scans to foot drop, vision changes, supplements and the latest research developments, he brings clarity, warmth and energy to every topic.

If you’ve ever wished you could sit down with a neurologist who truly understands MS, this episode is for you.

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05:08 Exciting developments in MS research

10:54 Subcutaneous injections of Ocrevus

14:27 Remyelination drug trials

22:02 Addressing fatigue in MS patients

30:14 Managing fatigue: strategies and treatments

31:04 Navigating disease-modifying therapies

31:04 Supporting loved ones with MS

35:09 Understanding MRI and gadolinium contrast

38:21 B-Cell depletion therapies and MS progression

40:42 Exploring functional mushrooms and supplements

44:35 The importance of vitamins and nutrition

52:15 Understanding neurofilament light chain

58:28 Foot drop solutions

59:29 Finding the right doctor

01:00:29 Hope for the future of MS

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The holidays will soon be upon us, and we all know food is a big part of the fun. This time of year presents the temptation of delicious meals whose ingredients don’t always fit the dietary guidelines Overcoming MS recommends.

On this episode of the Living Well with MS podcast we are pleased to welcome Ashley Madden, a full-time food lover and health enthusiast. She’s also a pharmacist, plant-based chef, certified holistic nutrition consultant and food photographer.

02:03 About Ashley and her passion for cooking

03:26 How long have you been following Overcoming MS?

05:20 Has it been challenging to switch to the Overcoming MS diet?

09:14 Best tips for making the transition to the Overcoming MS diet easier

11:53 Tips for making Overcoming MS-friendly holiday meals for large groups and smaller more intimate gatherings?

21:28 Special tips or meal ideas for holidays

31:37 Making Overcoming MS-friendly puddings and desserts

35:14 Top cooking advice when following an Overcoming MS compliant diet

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In this episode of Living Well with MS, we meet adaptive world champion athlete Francis Loye, a Northern Ireland-based father of three who lives with MS.

Francis was diagnosed in 2021 after experiencing symptoms on a cycling holiday. Since then, he has transformed his life: following the Overcoming MS program, connecting deeply with community, and competing at the very highest level in hybrid and adaptive sport. From the Hyrox World Championships to the gruelling Mallorca 312 endurance race, Francis has shown what’s possible when determination meets lifestyle-led wellness.

This conversation is full of honesty and inspiration – whether you’re newly diagnosed, returning to exercise, or curious about what adaptive sport looks like in practice.

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00:43 Francis’s MS journey: diagnosis, fear, acceptance and choosing empowerment

04:17 Discovering Overcoming MS: a lifeline of hope

06:23 Discovering the power of community

07:59 Adapting lifestyle: challenges and triumphs

11:04 Family health: balancing MS and parenting

13:40 The Retreat experience: vulnerability and connection

16:32 Understanding hybrid and adaptive athletics

20:01 Training regimen: balancing endurance and strength

25:29 Winning the Hyrox World Championships

29:19 Diet and nutrition: balancing performance and health

31:38 Advice for the newly diagnosed: finding peace and community

• Connect with Francis on Instagram
• Francis was on the Overcoming MS Webinar Physical Activity and MS
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• Check out the Hyrox adaptive divisions
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