In this episode of Living Well with MS – exploring topics relating to living a full and healthy life with multiple sclerosis – host Geoff Allix welcomes Jake Connor, Service Delivery Manager at Overcoming MS, for a deep dive into the charity’s evolving support services and what it means to be part of a global MS community. From his personal connection to MS through his mother’s diagnosis, Jake shares how his journey from the corporate world to the charity sector has been driven by purpose and empathy.

Jake talks through the range of Overcoming MS's evidence-informed offerings, including webinars, courses, retreats and the Live Well Hub, and the impact they have on individuals living with MS. He also introduces Living Well Live, Overcoming MS’s brand-new all-day hybrid event, designed to inspire, educate and connect the MS community both in person and around the world.

01:20 Meet Jake: his role at Overcoming MS and what drives him

02:51 A personal journey: Jake shares his MS connection

04:35 Finding purpose: why Jake joined the Overcoming MS team

07:39 Beyond support: the wide range of services we offer

10:33 All about the Pathway to Overcoming MS course

12:11 Awards, recognition and journal articles

13:13 Transformation at Overcoming MS residential retreats

16:33 Why our Living Well with MS webinars are so popular

18:31 Exploring community in the Live Well Hub

20:36 A new event for 2025: Living Well Live

• Living Well Live
• Connect with others following Overcoming MS on the Live Well Hub
• Events including Discover Overcoming MS
• Webinars
  • Replay with Dr Rob Motl
  • Replays with Dr Aaron Boster
  • Replay with Dr Michelle O’Donoghue
• Overcoming MS Retreats
• Pathway to Overcoming MS Course
• New to Overcoming MS?Visit our introductory page 
• Visit the Overcoming MS website

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In this episode of the Living Well with MS podcast we are pleased to welcome Sam Josephs as our guest. Sam is a qualified Nutritional Therapist and has worked as a retreat facilitator for Overcoming Multiple Sclerosis. In this episode, we demystify the Overcoming MS diet and provide helpful tips and tricks on how to hack the food portion of the Overcoming MS lifestyle and make it as scrumptious as possible!

01:24 Sam’s journey with Overcoming MS

08:54 Basic recommendations for the Overcoming MS diet

10:26 What type of fish is included in the diet?

15:46 Tips and ideal substitutes for Overcoming MS-recommended foods

26:06 Navigating meals during seasonal holidays with the Overcoming MS diet pillar

29:46 Is chicken breast really a problem?

• Listen to part 2 of ‘The OMS Diet in a Nutshell’ here
• Learn more about Sam Josephs’ professional background
• Learn more about the Overcoming MS diet recommendations
• New to Overcoming MS? Visit our introductory page 
• Connect with others following Overcoming MS on the Live Well Hub
• Visit the Overcoming MS website

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In this inspiring episode of Living Well with MS, we're joined by Rob Carter, Head of Income Generation at Overcoming MS. With over two decades of experience in the not-for-profit world – including organisations like the MS Trust and Youth Music – Rob brings strategic insight, compassion, and a deeply personal connection to his work.

Rob sits down with CEO Alex Holden to explore the power of community fundraising – and how every challenge, skydive, cake sale, or regular gift fuels the future of Overcoming MS.

Whether you're already fundraising or simply curious, this episode is packed with practical ideas, powerful stories, and motivation to make a difference.

Watch this episode on YouTube here. Keep reading for the key episode takeaways.

Topics and Timestamps:

01:44 Rob’s journey into fundraising and his personal connection to MS

06:29 Why fundraising is essential to the Overcoming MS mission

09:35 What is fundraising and how does it work?

14:45 Real life stories from independent Overcoming MS fundraisers

18:26 Big adventures: Overcoming MS organised challenge events

20:07 Fundraising for all: ideas beyond physical challenges

21:41 How to get in touch with the fundraising team

22:30 The huge impact of regular giving

25:42 Non-financial ways to support Overcoming MS

More info and links:

• Donate to Overcoming MS
• Sign up for Give as you Live
• Sign up for Easy Fundraising
• Join a fundraising event
• Start your own fundraiser
• Jane and Ian’s Door to Door Challege podcast episode
• New to Overcoming MS? Visit our introductory page 
• Connect with others following Overcoming MS on the Live Well Hub
• Visit the Overcoming MS website

• Subscribe to this podcast and never miss an episode. Listen to our archive of Living Well with MS here.
• Make sure you sign up to our newsletter to hear our latest tips and news about living a full and happy life with MS.

If you enjoy this podcast and want to support the ongoing work of Overcoming MS, you can leave a donation here.

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