Open Communication about MS with Program Facilitator Hayley Baker | S7E08

2025-04-23

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Welcome to Living Well with MS – the podcast where we explore real-life experiences and practical insights on living a full and healthy life with multiple sclerosis. In this episode, we are pleased to welcome trainee Program Facilitator Hayley Baker as our guest. Hayley is an artist and educator who was first diagnosed with MS in 2019. In this open and engaging conversation, Hayley talks about the importance of honest communication, tackling sensitive topics like intimacy and taboo symptoms, and the life-changing impact of connecting with the Overcoming MS c...

Welcome to Living Well with MS – the podcast where we explore real-life experiences and practical insights on living a full and healthy life with multiple sclerosis. In this episode, we are pleased to welcome trainee Program Facilitator Hayley Baker as our guest. Hayley is an artist and educator who was first diagnosed with MS in 2019. In this open and engaging conversation, Hayley talks about the importance of honest communication, tackling sensitive topics like intimacy and taboo symptoms, and the life-changing impact of connecting with the Overcoming MS community.

Topics and Timestamps:

01:32 Meet Hayley and discover her MS journey.

08:53 Becoming an Overcoming MS Program Facilitator.

10:30 The Overcoming MS Program pillars.

14:05 Hayley’s approach to the more challenging pillars.

15:39 Her approach to the Family Health pillar.

17:57 Opening up about taboo symptoms like bladder and bowel problems.

25:32 The benefits of attending an Overcoming MS Retreat.

27:11 Balancing honesty and intimacy with a partner.

32:20 Tips for someone newly diagnosed or new to the Program.