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EPISODE · Aug 22, 2026 · 46 MIN

Sharing his MND journey, the struggles and how to create the positives | James Smith - S4EP1

from Down on the Farm Podcast with Henry Carpenter

James Smith (better known as adapt with James) was diagnosed around 5 years ago with MND. Motor Neurone Disease is a muscle eating condition in which your body's nerve cells progressively get damaged leading to your brain losing the signal path to the muscles and overall function. Having to face this diagnosis with three small children and a supporting wife. Would be unthinkable for the majority of people (us included). During the episode James shares with us how he coped with the news, the ongoing MND struggles and how he showcases the condition to a wide audience online through his use of META Glasses and tech features. He also talks on how he tries to focus on the positives and finds new ways to tackle the condition. Through social media, local supportive groups and now this episode these vital lessons get shared with anyone struggling with an ongoing or new diagnoses.James Smith (guest)(adapt with James) Social Media: @adaptwithjames or James SmithHelp for anyone affected by topics raised within the episode:THE MND ASSOCIATION JAMES IS AN AMBASSADOR https://www.mndassociation.org/june-appeal?msclkid=621ef2aee1c31698e6f7982df73599ff&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Always%20on%20brand%20%7C%202026&utm_term=mnd%20association&utm_content=Brand%20-%20MNDAMIND NOT DEAFEATED LTD mindnotdefeated.co.ukTHE BRAIN CHARITY www.thebraincharity.org.ukPresented/produced by: Henry Carpenter (presenter/producer) Email: [email protected] Social media: @henrycarpenter2Sponsored by DOWN ON THE FARM MEDIA Website: www.downonthefarmmedia.co.uk social media: @downonthefarmmedia Email: [email protected] these productions aren't cheap. Get in contact to sponsor us. Or make a one of donation. Any support is much appreciated! We want to share stories and make a difference call: 07913 181766 DOWN ON THE FARM PODCAST ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

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