That's So Chronic

The final episode! Thanks for listening and sharing. Today, in episode five of five, we're discussing recent research updates. ** Please note: Brett talks about the upcoming ECTRIMS/ACTRIMS conference in this episode, which has since passed. Find out information about the 2027 event in Toronto here: mstoronto2026.org **--Welcome to Multiple Sclerosis New Zealand’s 5 part series for MS Awareness Week 2025. This week, host Jess Brien will be chatting with people who are living with MS, healthcare professionals, and people who have dedicated their lives to making living with MS possible, to discuss how Time Matters in MS. Guests: Dr Elza Cloete (Multiple Sclerosis New Zealand Research Trust), Dr Daniel Cornfeld and Paul Condron (Mātai Medical Research Institute) & Brett Drummond (MS Translate). Find out more about ECTRIMS Patient Community Day here: www.ectrimspatientcommunity.eu Multiple Sclerosis New Zealand works alongside 18 regional societies to advocate for better services, equity of care, and improved outcomes for over 5,000 people living with MS, their whānau, and carers. Together, they’re breaking down barriers to physical, mental, and financial wellbeing so that everyone impacted by MS can live their best life.Find out more over at msnz.org.nz. A That's So production, hosted & produced by Jess Brien

Welcome back to episode four of five of this series in collaboration with Multiple Sclerosis New Zealand. It's recently been World MS Day (30 May) so I wanted to share 5 part series here as well. Today, it's all about parenthood.Guests: Jamie, Chris, Fiona D’Young (MS nurse specialist), Mandy, Dr Jennifer Pereira (neurologist) & Sam. Watch the MS & Pregnancy series here: msnz.org.nz/ms-pregnancyMultiple Sclerosis New Zealand works alongside 18 regional societies to advocate for better services, equity of care, and improved outcomes for over 5,000 people living with MS, their whānau, and carers. Together, they’re breaking down barriers to physical, mental, and financial wellbeing so that everyone impacted by MS can live their best life.Find out more over at msnz.org.nz. A That's So production, hosted & produced by Jess Brien.

In celebration of World MS Day (30 May), I'm releasing the 5 part series I created for Multiple Sclerosis New Zealand here! This is episode three of five, and it's all about travel. --Welcome to Multiple Sclerosis New Zealand’s 5 part series for MS Awareness Week 2025. This week, host Jess Brien will be chatting with people who are living with MS, healthcare professionals, and people who have dedicated their lives to making living with MS possible, to discuss how Time Matters in MS. Today we are discussing what traveling the world looks like, as well as competing in endurance sport, while also living with multiple sclerosis.Guests: Laura, Prue, Nick Allen (Mastering Mountains) & SamMultiple Sclerosis New Zealand works alongside 18 regional societies to advocate for better services, equity of care, and improved outcomes for over 5,000 people living with MS, their whānau, and carers. Together, they’re breaking down barriers to physical, mental, and financial wellbeing so that everyone impacted by MS can live their best life.Find out more over at msnz.org.nz. A That's So production, hosted & produced by Jess Brien.

Yesterday was World MS Day (30 May), so to celebrate, I wanted to share this 5 part series I created for Multiple Sclerosis New Zealand for MS Awareness Week. In episode two of five, we are discussing the different treatment options available in Aotearoa New Zealand for multiple sclerosis patients.** Please note: Since this episode was created, Ocrevus/Ocrelizumab is now available as a subcutaneous injection for MS patients ** Guests: Dr Benson Chen (neurologist), Amanda Rose (National Manager for MSNZ), Jono & LauraMultiple Sclerosis New Zealand works alongside 18 regional societies to advocate for better services, equity of care, and improved outcomes for over 5,000 people living with MS, their whānau, and carers. Together, they’re breaking down barriers to physical, mental, and financial wellbeing so that everyone impacted by MS can live their best life.Find out more over at msnz.org.nz. A That's So production, hosted & produced by Jess Brien.

Today is World MS Day (30 May) and to celebrate, I wanted to share this special 5 part series I created with Multiple Sclerosis New Zealand for MS Awareness Week. Here's episode one of five. It's all about diagnosis. --This week, host Jess Brien will be chatting with people who are living with MS, healthcare professionals, and people who have dedicated their lives to making living with MS possible, to discuss how Time Matters in MS. Today we are discussing what happens during a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis. Guests: Dr Benson Chen (neurologist), Chris, Monique, & Jono. Multiple Sclerosis New Zealand works alongside 18 regional societies to advocate for better services, equity of care, and improved outcomes for over 5,000 people living with MS, their whānau, and carers. Together, they’re breaking down barriers to physical, mental, and financial wellbeing so that everyone impacted by MS can live their best life.Find out more over at msnz.org.nz. A That's So production, hosted & produced by Jess Brien for MSNZ.