A quick guide to the Overcoming MS Program with Heather O’Neil | S7E10

2025-05-21

In this inspiring and info-packed episode of Living Well with MS, we welcome the brilliant Heather O’Neil – a social worker, Overcoming MS Program Facilitator, and member of the MS community – to break down the Overcoming MS Program in a clear and relatable way. Diagnosed with MS in 2020, Heather quickly discovered the Overcoming MS Program and never looked back. With warmth and insight, she walks us through each pillar, from diet and Vitamin D to movement and mindfulness, sharing both evidence and her personal experi...

In this inspiring and info-packed episode of Living Well with MS, we welcome the brilliant Heather O’Neil – a social worker, Overcoming MS Program Facilitator, and member of the MS community – to break down the Overcoming MS Program in a clear and relatable way.

Diagnosed with MS in 2020, Heather quickly discovered the Overcoming MS Program and never looked back. With warmth and insight, she walks us through each pillar, from diet and Vitamin D to movement and mindfulness, sharing both evidence and her personal experience.

Whether you're new to Overcoming MS or need a refresher, this episode is your perfect starting point to explore how the Program can empower you to take charge of your health and well-being.

Topics and Timestamps:

01:54 Heather's MS journey

03:56 Discovering Overcoming MS

04:59 Becoming an Overcoming MS Program Facilitator

06:27 The Overcoming MS Diet explained

08:58 Sunlight, vitamin D and why they matter

11:49 The Overcoming MS approach to Physical Activity

14:27 Mindfulness and stress reduction

16:48 Medication as an Overcoming MS Pillar

17:48 Family health matters

19:54 Change your life, for life

21:05 How to connect with the Overcoming MS community