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KEIHARDJe bent jong en je hebt een chronische ziekteCharlotte Wollaert (26) was pas afgestudeerd en was klaar om aan haar volwassen leven en carrière te beginnen, toen ze totaal onverwacht, en in volle coronacrisis, de diagnose multiple sclerose kreeg. In deze aflevering praten we met haar over hoe ze dat nieuws verwerkte, hoe ingrijpend haar leven sindsdien veranderd is, en wat ze geleerd heeft ondanks — of net dankzij — haar ziekte. Hoe heeft zij als risicopatiënt de pandemie en lockdown beleefd? Wat is 'ableism' precies? En hoe komt het dat van alle minderheden, mensen met een beperking het minste aandacht lijken te krijgen, ook al vormen ze een en...2021-11-1955 min
WhatMSWhatMS Ep15 - 'Introducing Selma Blair' Pt1Sam and Katt discuss their own thoughts on the new documentary 'Introducing Selma Blair' Find us on social media - @deadliftsarebae @_chronically_sam_ @WhatMS_2021-11-071h 04WhatMSWhatMS E14 - We're back!Katt and Sam are both back in this weeks episode with a chatty update and look into the future of WhatMS and what's in store. Find us on social media - @deadliftsarebae @whatMS_ @_chronically_sam2021-10-1730 minWhatMSWhatMS Ep14 - MS&CannabisKatt and Brandon discuss using cannabis and CBD medicinally for managing multiple sclerosis symptoms. *During the episode I mention a research paper showing cannabis to potentially slow progression of our illness - this I believe has sadly been disproven, however there are papers indicating relief from symptoms vs placebo. I'm going to try and hunt down the original paper I saw - if I do I will link it below :) ------------- Find us on social media - @deadliftsarebae @msandcannabis @whatMS_ ------------- Links for listeners in the US -2021-06-2750 min
The Talkin' Bull Talks... Disabled SportsThe Talkin' Bull Talks Bikini Bodybuilding with Katt SnelsonSince a young age Katt was experiencing unusual unexplained symptoms which made Katt not able to be active! Katt had to fight for years to get a medical professional to believe it was non down to mental health! After a wrong diagnosis of bipolar disorder Katt decided to take control and try and use exercise as her medication, Katt soon found a passion for wanting to help people and bodybuilding! Soon Katt entered her first show and went on to win the PCA Bikini Model Category whilst still faced with dealing with Relapse Remitting Multiple Sclerosis!
...2021-04-2056 minWhatMSWhatMS E13 - Past TenseSimilarly to last episode, Sam and Katt discuss a piece of writing that I (Katt) wrote 3 years ago before I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis... We discuss and breakdown all of the points in the post, which are still very relevant today. In fact, I feel like I could have written this yesterday with a few word substitutions here and there... Thank you again to anyone listening, and for all the feedback we've recieved so far :) ------------ Find us on social media - @deadliftsarebae @_chronically_sam_2021-03-3052 minWhatMSWhatMS E12 - The Pebble AnalogySam comes back to help me out with this weeks episode :) We discuss and break down some writing I did 2 years before my official diagnosis of #multiplesclerosis - I'm describing what I was told by countless medical professionals was 'anxiety', when in reality I was describing in clear detail relapses/generally living life with MS. It amazes me still how I was able to put into words what life is like living with our illness, despite #MS not even being on my radar at this point. Thank you so much to Sam for...2021-03-0759 minWhatMSWhatMS E11 - Bonus Episode - A Chat With OllieAt the back end of last year Ollie asked me to help him with his own podcast (which will be linked as soon as it's officially up and running!). We filmed this episode for his podcast as kind of a test run and he's kindly said I could upload the episode to the WhatMS channel also. Its basically just story time, and I kinda cover a bit more in depth what went on in my life over the last couple of years. I also dicuss my time in a rehab facility, and my experiences withdrawing...2021-02-161h 25WhatMSWhatMS E10 - Hospital DaysKatt and Buster talk about the impact of 'hospital days' when living with a chronic illness, and a few little updates and rambles :) Find us on social media - @whatms Katt - @deadliftsarebae Buster - @justbailbuster Sam - @_chronically_sam_ Podcast - Life At The Deep End2020-10-1845 minWhatMSWhatMS E09 - Heat SensitivitySam and Katt chat about the heatwave we've had this last week in the UK, and how it's affected our MS symptoms, (and possible reasons why this happens). Plus a few bonus tangents and rambles as always :) Find us on social media - @WhatMS_ @_chronically_sam_ @deadliftsarebae2020-08-161h 01WhatMSE08 - Life Updates & ChatsSam and Katt discuss treatment updates, general life updates, advocating for yourself re: treatment, the effects of Covid19 for MS patients, oh and lush bath bombs ;) Find us on social media - @WhatMS_ @_chronically_sam_ @deadliftsarebae #ms #multiplesclerosis #chronicillness2020-08-0159 minWhatMSWhatMS - E07 Question Time1Sam and Katt answer the questions - What are your strategies for living and coping with Multiple Sclerosis? Would you slow down your work/life balance? Do you have a fixed route to cope and live with MS? Do you live life in the current moment and not think too far ahead? Tips for people living with MS? If you'd have known what you know now would you have done anything in the past differently? Do you enjoy life more now? Find us on social media...2020-07-261h 35WhatMSFinding what works for YOU for your own MSAs Sam was sheduled to be having treatment this week. I asked my good friend Buster if he'd be up for doing an episode with me (Katt).2020-07-201h 39WhatMSToxic PositivitySam & Katt dicuss Toxic Positivity. - What is it? - Examples - How we feel about it. - Genuine Positivity vs Toxic Positivity2020-07-121h 21WhatMSEpisode 4: SymptomsKatt and Sam discuss the different symptoms experienced with MS.2020-07-042h 00WhatMSEpisode 3: Drugs beyond DMDsIn this week's episode Katt and Sam discuss treatments and medications other than DMDs are share their experiences with these, from pain relief to bladder control. Instagram: @whatms_ @deadliftsarebae @_chronically_courageous_ WhatMSpodcast@gmail.com2020-07-011h 33WhatMSEpisode 2: DMDsJoin Katt and Sam as they discuss their experiences with different DMDs and chat about why the believe treating MS with medication is the best option. Contacts: Email: WhatMSpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @whatms_ @deadliftsarebae @_chronically_courageous_ 2020-06-211h 51WhatMSEpisode 1: Our MS diagnosis storiesKatt and Sam discuss the lead up to their diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis.2020-06-141h 40