E182: George Harding: Living with Multiple Sclerosis in your Thirties
Trigger Warning: this episode discusses Multiple Sclerosis, diagnosis, life limiting conditions and being diagnosed at a young age.
Episode 182: Part of the Equity Diversity and Inclusion Series(Part16).
Description: In this powerful episode, Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara sit down with George Harding.
George is a proud husband and father, currently working as a Creative Director at a design agency. Two years ago, he was diagnosed with MS, which reshaped his perspective and inspired him to explore health, wellness, and lifestyle changes to live well with the condition. Outside of work, he is passionate about food, travel, and sport always seeking new experiences and challenges. His journey goal is to not be held back by the diagnosis but rather embrace it, making the most of every day!
This episode is a deep dive into George’s diagnosis of MS, living with this condition, treatments and therapies along with his outlook on life.
CPD Reflection Points:
- read about the signs and symptoms of MS.
- reflect on George’s experience.
- read about the alternative and complementary therapies for MS: https://www.mssociety.org.uk/living-with-ms/treatments-and-therapies/complementary-and-alternative-therapies, https://mstrust.org.uk/a-z/complementary-and-alternative-medicine and MS care: integrating advanced therapies and holistic management
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Links from the Episode:
- MS Trust
- MS Society
- Overcoming MS charity
- Overcoming MS charity cook book
- Overcoming MS charity guided meditation
- MS Society science behind temperature therapy for MS
- Professor Jeremy Chataway MA PhD FRCP(UK)
- Overcoming Multiple Sclerosis: The Evidence-based 7 Step Recovery Program
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Credits: Music and jingle credits: Dr. Ben Potts and Adam Cooke.