In this episode of Living Well with MS, we’re joined by Juliet Delattre, a language teacher and digital nomad from the Netherlands who was diagnosed with MS in 2019.
Juliet shares the shock of being diagnosed after relatively mild symptoms, and what it was like searching for answers, navigating uncertainty, and deciding who to tell. We also talk about the role of lifestyle alongside medical care, how Juliet experimented with different approaches over time, and why she ultimately chose to follow the Overcoming MS Program.
Juliet speaks honestly about stress, study, travel and bereavement – and offers a compassionate reminder that there’s no single “perfect” way to live well with MS, only the approach that’s sustainable for you.
Watch this episode on YouTube here. Keep reading for the topics and timestamps.
00:00 Juliette's diagnosis and initial shock
03:33 The emotional impact of MS
05:58 The decision to share: who to tell and why
08:30 Choosing a path: medication and lifestyle changes
11:09 Life after diagnosis: changes and adaptations
13:38 Travelling with MS
16:50 Trying different diets and why evidence mattered
19:17 Stress support: drawing, meditation, retreats and finding what’s sustainable
22:41 Studying with MS: a flare-up, disability support and difficult systems
24:24 Discovering Overcoming MS and choosing a path that “clicked”
26:50 Family support: making diet changes feel achievable
29:12 Exercise, confidence and changing mindset
32:05 Bereavement, stress and finding ways to cope
35:36 Embracing creativity and possibilities
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