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.

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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: hello@multiplesuccess.co.uk

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: hello@multiplesuccess.co.uk

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