Show Notes
What does it take to live well with MS for more than 40 years? For professor and theatre maker David Peimer, the answer lies in resilience, curiosity, and transforming anger into creative energy. In this powerful and deeply reflective episode of Living Well with MS, David shares how he went from being given just four years to live to building a successful global career – teaching, directing, and writing award-winning plays – while following the Overcoming MS Program. With honesty and humour, David explores how diet, stress management, and self-understanding helped him rebuild his health and his life. His story is a testament to hope, perseverance, and the belief that, even when faced with MS, we can learn to surf the wave rather than be swept away by it. Watch this episode on YouTube here. Keep reading for the topics and timestamps and David’s bio.
Topics and timestamps 02:02 David’s early MS journey and life-changing diagnosis06:09 Facing paralysis, fear, and the turning point that sparked hope11:48 How reading Judy Graham and following the Swank diet changed everything17:43 Managing stress and anger: finding calm in chaos23:16 Inside the Copaxone trial: early experiences with MS treatment29:19 Rebuilding purpose through creativity and compassion34:51 The power of community and connection40:10 David’s advice for anyone newly diagnosed More info and links
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