Episode 288: Oceans of Hope with Robert Munns

When you visit the Oceans of Hope U.K. website, it reads, "Oceans of Hope is for people with MS, led by people with MS." It goes on to say, "Our aim is to offer people from all over the world the opportunity to experience sailing as a way of learning new skills and restoring the self-confidence which can be stolen by MS." The folks at Oceans of Hope U.K. can make that claim with high confidence. My guest today is the founder of Oceans of Hope U.K., Robert Munns, who lives with MS himself. Robert had what he describes as a life-changing experience while serving as a member of the crew on what turned out to be an unforgettable sailing adventure. Robert's story is one you won't want to miss. Today, Oceans of Hope U.K. offers anyone living with MS the opportunity to experience that same personal transformation that Robert experienced. When you review your MRI scans with your neurologist, the focus is on those white matter lesions that characterize MS. However, study results announced at the 2023 ACTRIMS Forum show that white matter lesions are not the cause of severe MS disability. We're breaking down this game-changing research.  And speaking of game changers, we're sharing the details of a small, portable MRI device that can effectively image MS lesions.  We have a lot to talk about! Are you ready for RealTalk MS??! This Week: News from the 2023 ACTRIMS Forum and a story that I hope you find as compelling as I did  :22 Study results show that white matter lesions are not the cause of severe MS disability 2:22 A portable less invasive MRI device capable of imaging MS lesions  6:33 Meet Robert Munns, the founder of Oceans of Hope UK    9:25 Share this episode  37:20 Have you downloaded the free RealTalk MS app?  37:41 SHARE THIS EPISODE OF REALTALK MS Just copy this link & paste it into your text or email: https://realtalkms.com/288 ADD YOUR VOICE TO THE CONVERSATION I've always thought about the RealTalk MS podcast as a conversation. And this is your opportunity to join the conversation by sharing your feedback, questions, and suggestions for topics that we can discuss in future podcast episodes. Please shoot me an email or call the RealTalk MS Listener Hotline and share your thoughts! Email: jon@realtalkms.com Phone: (310) 526-2283 And don't forget to join us in the RealTalk MS Facebook group! LINKS If your podcast app doesn't allow you to click on these links, you'll find them in the show notes in the RealTalk MS app or at www.RealTalkMS.com Oceans of Hope U.K. https://oceansofhope.co.uk Join the RealTalk MS Facebook Group https://facebook.com/groups/realtalkms Download the RealTalk MS App for iOS Devices https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/realtalk-ms/id1436917200 Download the RealTalk MS App for Android Deviceshttps://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=tv.wizzard.android.realtalk Give RealTalk MS a rating and review http://www.realtalkms.com/review Follow RealTalk MS on Twitter, @RealTalkMS_jon, and subscribe to our newsletter at our website, RealTalkMS.com. RealTalk MS Episode 288 Guest: Robert Munns Tags: MS, MultipleSclerosis, MSResearch, MSSociety, RealTalkMS Privacy Policy