MS Explored

MS Explored – The Podcast is a new podcast for people living with MS in Ireland. Developed by MS Ireland in partnership with Novartis Ireland, the series explores different aspects of life with MS and the challenges that people living with MS can face along their journey. The podcast features a mix of healthcare professionals who offer advice and insight, as well as people living with MS who share their own personal experiences. MS Explored – The Podcast is hosted by MS Ireland’s Aoife Kirwan. The views, information or opinions expressed during MS Explored – The Podcast are solely those of the individuals involved and do not represent those of MS Ireland or Novartis Ireland Ltd. The primary purpose of this podcast series is to educate and inform and is not a substitute for professional diagnosis or treatment. This podcast is supported by funding from Novartis Ireland Ltd.

Episodes

S2 Ep4: Bonus Episode: Living with MS

January 29, 2024 • 8 mins

In this special bonus episode of MS Explored – the Podcast, host Aoife Kirwan chats to Andy Walsh, a resident of County Mayo who was diagnosed with MS in 2020. Andy shares insight into the journey of his MS diagnosis and provides advice for people living with MS. Having known very little about MS before he was diagnosed, Andy speaks about how he has found new ways to do the things he enjoys.

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S2 Ep1: Episode 1: Newly diagnosed: meeting with a neurologist

December 4, 2023 • 29 mins

Dealing with a new diagnosis of MS can be a challenging time and often involves engaging with a range of different healthcare professionals. In the first episode of Season 2 of MS Explored – The Podcast, host Aoife Kirwan is joined by Andy Walsh, from Co. Mayo, and Dr Karen O’Connell, consultant neurologist at Tallaght Hospital. Having been diagnosed with MS in 2020, Andy shares how he felt during this time and recounts his f...

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S2 Ep2: Episode 2: Dealing with Fatigue

December 4, 2023 • 29 mins

Fatigue is one of the most common symptoms of multiple sclerosis and can impact many aspects of a person’s life - at work, home and socially. In this episode of MS Explored – The Podcast Season 2, Claire Dolan, Occupational Therapist St James’s Hospital, provides an explanation and definition of the different types of fatigue and advice on how to manage it.

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S2 Ep3: Episode 3: Advancements in the management of MS

December 4, 2023 • 16 mins

Advancements in the management of any disease can bring a certain amount of interest in hope. In this episode of MS Explored – The Podcast, Dr Hugh Kearney, Consultant Neurologist in the MS Unit of St. James's Hospital Dublin, provides an update about the progress that has been made in the management of MS and what the future might hold. This episode was recorded at an information event hosted by MS Ireland on World MS Day.

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S1 Ep3: Episode 3: Work and Education

October 4, 2021 • 59 mins

Living with MS can have a big impact on work life and/or the education journey. In this episode of MS Explored – The Podcast, Aoife Kirwan is joined by Lauren McAuley and Keith Byrne who are both living with MS and by career psychologist Sinead Brady to discuss the supports and resources that are available to people living with MS, as well as tips on how and when to talk to your employer about your diagnosis.

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S1 Ep2: Episode 2: Family Life & MS

September 27, 2021 • 46 mins

Having MS doesn’t just affect the person living with it, it can hugely impact the lives of their family and loved ones too. In this episode of MS Explored – The Podcast, Aoife Kirwan is joined by Sharon Henvey who is living with MS, MS Fellow Dr Maria Gaughan, MS nurse specialist Sinead Jordan and clinical psychologist Dr Eddie Murphy to explore the challenges faced by people living with MS and how they can communicate their d...

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S1 Ep1: Episode 1: MS The Journey

September 20, 2021 • 61 mins

A diagnosis of MS can be overwhelming, and the treatment journey is different for every person with MS. In the first episode of MS Explored – The Podcast, host Aoife Kirwan is joined by consultant neurologist Dr Lisa Costello and Laura Lee who was diagnosed with MS ten years ago, to break down a diagnosis of MS, discuss what the future might look like and how to best manage your condition.

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MS Explored Trailer

September 15, 2021 • 1 min

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Episodes

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S2 Ep2: Episode 2: Dealing with Fatigue

S2 Ep3: Episode 3: Advancements in the management of MS

S1 Ep3: Episode 3: Work and Education

S1 Ep2: Episode 2: Family Life & MS

S1 Ep1: Episode 1: MS The Journey

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