Supporting someone with MS: a physiotherapist's perspective | S8E21

Supporting someone with MS can be rewarding, but it also brings challenges. In this episode of Living Well with MS, Geoff Allix speaks with physiotherapist, mindfulness teacher, coach and Overcoming MS Program Facilitator-in-training Susan Czyzo about supporting people living with multiple sclerosis while also looking after your own wellbeing.

Drawing on both her professional experience and her personal perspective as a family supporter, Susan explores why sustainable lifestyle habits matter, how coaching can help people make lasting changes, and why movement, mindfulness and self-compassion all have a place in living well with MS.

They also discuss the growing evidence for lifestyle approaches alongside MS treatment, the importance of personalised care, and why healthcare professionals should remain open to conversations about healthy lifestyle choices.

Whether you're living with MS yourself or supporting someone who is, this episode offers thoughtful, practical insights into building resilience, hope and wellbeing over the long term.

Watch this episode on YouTube. Keep reading for the topics, timestamps, and our guest’s bio.

01:49 Meet Susan and her holistic approach to wellbeing

06:25 Why the Overcoming MS programme stood out

08:29 Lessons from becoming an Overcoming MS Program Facilitator

11:16 Lifestyle, evidence and conversations with healthcare professionals

12:21 Moving beyond fixing towards empowering people

16:15 How coaching helps people create lasting healthy habits

19:50 Supporting a loved one through an MS diagnosis