Cultivate: Exploring Hope and Wellness and MND

I’ve talked a lot about what I call the “established narratives” that surround Motor Neurone Disease. These are the storylines that dominate the MND world.But why are narratives so important? And what difference do they make in the context of a life-changing diagnosis?Follow me at:https://www.graham-dargie.co.ukhttps://www.instagram.com/grahamdargie/Buy The 1% Chance on Amazon and Audible:UK - https://amzn.eu/d/b54kFeX US - https://a.co/d/e7px4a8AU - The 1% Chance: Hope, Wellness and Discovery in the Face of MNDCA - The 1% Chance: Hope, Wellness and Discovery in the Face of MNDSign the Petition to allocate annual funding to accelerate breakthroughs in MND research - ⁠⁠⁠https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/715520?fbclid=IwY2xjawKgNs9leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHoXTpD-IYO44Qrl3lxeAw7AIUiBIUOie-dpvgvFKN7YdPjW65hvIg5hApgPA_aem_XviAeyq2BTUMqgIiSZ6g_Q⁠⁠⁠

Last week, I had a meeting with a peer support and engagement lead from mnd Scotland. Before I tell you about that, let me give a quick recap of what lead up to it. Follow me at:https://www.graham-dargie.co.ukhttps://www.instagram.com/grahamdargie/Buy The 1% Chance on Amazon and Audible:UK - https://amzn.eu/d/b54kFeX US - https://a.co/d/e7px4a8AU - The 1% Chance: Hope, Wellness and Discovery in the Face of MNDCA - The 1% Chance: Hope, Wellness and Discovery in the Face of MNDSign the Petition to allocate annual funding to accelerate breakthroughs in MND research - ⁠⁠⁠https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/715520?fbclid=IwY2xjawKgNs9leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHoXTpD-IYO44Qrl3lxeAw7AIUiBIUOie-dpvgvFKN7YdPjW65hvIg5hApgPA_aem_XviAeyq2BTUMqgIiSZ6g_Q⁠⁠⁠

Today, I discuss an idea that’s been around for more than a century. Something that feels relevant to my own journey with MND - It’s the old saying: - the terrain is everything.Follow me at:https://www.graham-dargie.co.ukhttps://www.instagram.com/grahamdargie/Buy The 1% Chance on Amazon and Audible:UK - https://amzn.eu/d/b54kFeX US - https://a.co/d/e7px4a8AU - The 1% Chance: Hope, Wellness and Discovery in the Face of MNDCA - The 1% Chance: Hope, Wellness and Discovery in the Face of MNDSign the Petition to allocate annual funding to accelerate breakthroughs in MND research - ⁠⁠⁠https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/715520?fbclid=IwY2xjawKgNs9leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHoXTpD-IYO44Qrl3lxeAw7AIUiBIUOie-dpvgvFKN7YdPjW65hvIg5hApgPA_aem_XviAeyq2BTUMqgIiSZ6g_Q⁠⁠⁠

Whether it’s the systems we look to for help, or just how we approach our own health - this is a constructive encouragement that we can do better. Follow me at:https://www.graham-dargie.co.ukhttps://www.instagram.com/grahamdargie/Buy The 1% Chance on Amazon and Audible:UK - https://amzn.eu/d/b54kFeX US - https://a.co/d/e7px4a8AU - The 1% Chance: Hope, Wellness and Discovery in the Face of MNDCA - The 1% Chance: Hope, Wellness and Discovery in the Face of MNDSign the Petition to allocate annual funding to accelerate breakthroughs in MND research - ⁠⁠⁠https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/715520?fbclid=IwY2xjawKgNs9leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHoXTpD-IYO44Qrl3lxeAw7AIUiBIUOie-dpvgvFKN7YdPjW65hvIg5hApgPA_aem_XviAeyq2BTUMqgIiSZ6g_Q⁠⁠⁠

“One of my favourite movies is Back to the Future, and, as a huge Star Trek fan, I know a thing or two about time travel. In fact, in my life I’ve spent quite a bit of time visiting both the past and the future. Let me explain…”Follow me at:https://www.graham-dargie.co.ukhttps://www.instagram.com/grahamdargie/Buy The 1% Chance on Amazon and Audible:UK - https://amzn.eu/d/b54kFeX US - https://a.co/d/e7px4a8AU - The 1% Chance: Hope, Wellness and Discovery in the Face of MNDCA - The 1% Chance: Hope, Wellness and Discovery in the Face of MNDSign the Petition to allocate annual funding to accelerate breakthroughs in MND research - ⁠⁠⁠https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/715520?fbclid=IwY2xjawKgNs9leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHoXTpD-IYO44Qrl3lxeAw7AIUiBIUOie-dpvgvFKN7YdPjW65hvIg5hApgPA_aem_XviAeyq2BTUMqgIiSZ6g_Q⁠⁠⁠

“In simple terms, increasing the amount of omega-3 through diet and supplements could help my body push back against the disease. This was a no-brainer, an easy add, a small step that might make a big impact. And one of the first glimmers of hope on this crazy journey.”Follow me at:https://www.graham-dargie.co.ukhttps://www.instagram.com/grahamdargie/Buy The 1% Chance on Amazon and Audible:UK - https://amzn.eu/d/b54kFeX US - https://a.co/d/e7px4a8AU - The 1% Chance: Hope, Wellness and Discovery in the Face of MNDCA - The 1% Chance: Hope, Wellness and Discovery in the Face of MNDSign the Petition to allocate annual funding to accelerate breakthroughs in MND research - ⁠⁠⁠https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/715520?fbclid=IwY2xjawKgNs9leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHoXTpD-IYO44Qrl3lxeAw7AIUiBIUOie-dpvgvFKN7YdPjW65hvIg5hApgPA_aem_XviAeyq2BTUMqgIiSZ6g_Q⁠⁠⁠

“Over time, this practice has become a non-negotiable in my day, and has helped strengthen my emotional and mental stability. In the midst of uncertainty, it has become a daily moment of pause where I can forget everything, and simply rest.”Follow me at:https://www.graham-dargie.co.ukhttps://www.instagram.com/grahamdargie/Buy The 1% Chance on Amazon and Audible:UK - https://amzn.eu/d/b54kFeX US - https://a.co/d/e7px4a8AU - The 1% Chance: Hope, Wellness and Discovery in the Face of MNDCA - The 1% Chance: Hope, Wellness and Discovery in the Face of MNDSign the Petition to allocate annual funding to accelerate breakthroughs in MND research - ⁠⁠⁠https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/715520?fbclid=IwY2xjawKgNs9leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHoXTpD-IYO44Qrl3lxeAw7AIUiBIUOie-dpvgvFKN7YdPjW65hvIg5hApgPA_aem_XviAeyq2BTUMqgIiSZ6g_Q⁠⁠⁠

“Contrary to our established belief, the wild isn’t lawless - it just follows rules that our individualistic culture no longer understands.”“Rewilding is the process of restoring these natural rhythms on land, under the sea, and maybe even within ourselves.”Follow me at:https://www.graham-dargie.co.ukhttps://www.instagram.com/grahamdargie/Buy The 1% Chance on Amazon and Audible:UK - https://amzn.eu/d/b54kFeX US - https://a.co/d/e7px4a8AU - The 1% Chance: Hope, Wellness and Discovery in the Face of MNDCA - The 1% Chance: Hope, Wellness and Discovery in the Face of MNDSign the Petition to allocate annual funding to accelerate breakthroughs in MND research - ⁠⁠⁠https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/715520?fbclid=IwY2xjawKgNs9leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHoXTpD-IYO44Qrl3lxeAw7AIUiBIUOie-dpvgvFKN7YdPjW65hvIg5hApgPA_aem_XviAeyq2BTUMqgIiSZ6g_Q⁠⁠⁠

“But for someone like me, and a lot of other newly diagnosed people – who are in their prime years. with a spouse and young kids in school - we can’t just go along with that. We can’t simply do nothing. We can’t give up hope.”Follow me at:https://www.graham-dargie.co.ukhttps://www.instagram.com/grahamdargie/Buy The 1% Chance on Amazon and Audible:UK - https://amzn.eu/d/b54kFeX US - https://a.co/d/e7px4a8AU - The 1% Chance: Hope, Wellness and Discovery in the Face of MNDCA - The 1% Chance: Hope, Wellness and Discovery in the Face of MNDSign the Petition to allocate annual funding to accelerate breakthroughs in MND research - ⁠⁠⁠https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/715520?fbclid=IwY2xjawKgNs9leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHoXTpD-IYO44Qrl3lxeAw7AIUiBIUOie-dpvgvFKN7YdPjW65hvIg5hApgPA_aem_XviAeyq2BTUMqgIiSZ6g_Q⁠⁠⁠

In the midst of uncertainty, could we retrain ourselves to find moments of safety and unlock new pathways to healing? Follow me at:https://www.graham-dargie.co.ukhttps://www.instagram.com/grahamdargie/Buy The 1% Chance on Amazon and Audible:UK - https://amzn.eu/d/b54kFeX US - https://a.co/d/e7px4a8AU - The 1% Chance: Hope, Wellness and Discovery in the Face of MNDCA - The 1% Chance: Hope, Wellness and Discovery in the Face of MNDSign the Petition to allocate annual funding to accelerate breakthroughs in MND research - ⁠⁠⁠https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/715520?fbclid=IwY2xjawKgNs9leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHoXTpD-IYO44Qrl3lxeAw7AIUiBIUOie-dpvgvFKN7YdPjW65hvIg5hApgPA_aem_XviAeyq2BTUMqgIiSZ6g_Q⁠⁠⁠

“Emotional nutrition - I love the term. But how can we work this to our benefit?”Follow me at:https://www.graham-dargie.co.ukhttps://www.instagram.com/grahamdargie/Buy The 1% Chance on Amazon and Audible:UK - https://amzn.eu/d/b54kFeX US - https://a.co/d/e7px4a8AU - The 1% Chance: Hope, Wellness and Discovery in the Face of MNDCA - The 1% Chance: Hope, Wellness and Discovery in the Face of MNDSign the Petition to allocate annual funding to accelerate breakthroughs in MND research - ⁠⁠⁠https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/715520?fbclid=IwY2xjawKgNs9leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHoXTpD-IYO44Qrl3lxeAw7AIUiBIUOie-dpvgvFKN7YdPjW65hvIg5hApgPA_aem_XviAeyq2BTUMqgIiSZ6g_Q⁠⁠⁠

“MND isn’t a crack you can paper over. It changes everything — breaks everything. And if society says broken is bad, what does that make me?”Follow me at:https://www.graham-dargie.co.ukhttps://www.instagram.com/grahamdargie/Buy The 1% Chance on Amazon and Audible:UK - https://amzn.eu/d/b54kFeX US - https://a.co/d/e7px4a8AU - The 1% Chance: Hope, Wellness and Discovery in the Face of MNDCA - The 1% Chance: Hope, Wellness and Discovery in the Face of MNDSign the Petition to allocate annual funding to accelerate breakthroughs in MND research - ⁠⁠⁠https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/715520?fbclid=IwY2xjawKgNs9leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHoXTpD-IYO44Qrl3lxeAw7AIUiBIUOie-dpvgvFKN7YdPjW65hvIg5hApgPA_aem_XviAeyq2BTUMqgIiSZ6g_Q⁠⁠⁠

"Some people say that 1 person can’t make a difference. In the face of overwhelming challenges like climate change, war and even chronic illness, maybe that’s a fair assumption.But history is full of individuals who did make a difference, and whose influence continues to ripple out years, or even decades later."Follow me at:⁠https://www.graham-dargie.co.uk⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/grahamdargie/⁠Buy The 1% Chance on Amazon and Audible:UK - ⁠https://amzn.eu/d/b54kFeX⁠ US - ⁠https://a.co/d/e7px4a8⁠AU - ⁠The 1% Chance: Hope, Wellness and Discovery in the Face of MND⁠CA - ⁠The 1% Chance: Hope, Wellness and Discovery in the Face of MNDSign the Petition to allocate annual funding to accelerate breakthroughs in MND research - ⁠⁠https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/715520?fbclid=IwY2xjawKgNs9leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHoXTpD-IYO44Qrl3lxeAw7AIUiBIUOie-dpvgvFKN7YdPjW65hvIg5hApgPA_aem_XviAeyq2BTUMqgIiSZ6g_Q⁠⁠

"As I wearily made my way downstairs, something weird happened: like a lighthouse beam emerging from the fog, a sequence of words faded into my mind.It felt like a gift from my neurones a blessing from the incredible biological circuitry that has become the fulcrum of my life. While worrying about them had ruined my night, they repaid me with a way to reboot my day."Follow me at:https://www.graham-dargie.co.ukhttps://www.instagram.com/grahamdargie/Buy The 1% Chance on Amazon and Audible:UK - https://amzn.eu/d/b54kFeX US - https://a.co/d/e7px4a8AU - The 1% Chance: Hope, Wellness and Discovery in the Face of MNDCA - The 1% Chance: Hope, Wellness and Discovery in the Face of MNDSign the Petition to allocate annual funding to accelerate breakthroughs in MND research - ⁠⁠⁠https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/715520?fbclid=IwY2xjawKgNs9leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHoXTpD-IYO44Qrl3lxeAw7AIUiBIUOie-dpvgvFKN7YdPjW65hvIg5hApgPA_aem_XviAeyq2BTUMqgIiSZ6g_Q⁠⁠⁠

"My limiting beliefs came to a head in my mid-30s, when I realised I was talking to myself with a harshness I’d never accept from others. The seed planted years prior had grown into a suffocating ivy, until I finally realised;  if thoughts and words can limit, maybe they can also unleash?"Follow me at:https://www.graham-dargie.co.ukhttps://www.instagram.com/grahamdargie/Buy The 1% Chance on Amazon and Audible:UK - https://amzn.eu/d/b54kFeX US - https://a.co/d/e7px4a8AU - The 1% Chance: Hope, Wellness and Discovery in the Face of MNDCA - The 1% Chance: Hope, Wellness and Discovery in the Face of MND

"On this journey, I’ve discovered some surprising connections. - Today, I want to talk about a fascinating health connection between the sun and our cells."Follow me at:https://www.graham-dargie.co.ukhttps://www.instagram.com/grahamdargie/Buy The 1% Chance on Amazon and Audible:UK - https://amzn.eu/d/b54kFeX US - https://a.co/d/e7px4a8AU - The 1% Chance: Hope, Wellness and Discovery in the Face of MNDCA - The 1% Chance: Hope, Wellness and Discovery in the Face of MND

“So, what if I looked at this another way? I can’t deny the repeating pattern of loss, change and adaption. But I can choose how I frame it. What if, instead of seeing each physical change as a loss, I treated every adaption as a victory?”Follow me at:https://www.graham-dargie.co.ukhttps://www.instagram.com/grahamdargie/Buy The 1% Chance on Amazon and Audible:UK - https://amzn.eu/d/b54kFeX US - https://a.co/d/e7px4a8AU - The 1% Chance: Hope, Wellness and Discovery in the Face of MNDCA - The 1% Chance: Hope, Wellness and Discovery in the Face of MND

"Imagine a place called MND Town, population 5000. Every day, six residents die and are replaced by six newly diagnosed citizens. The government knows about MND Town, but takes no action - after all, it’s “only” 5000 people."Andy and Mili's Page - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573120262780 Sign the Petition - https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/715520?fbclid=IwY2xjawKgNs9leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHoXTpD-IYO44Qrl3lxeAw7AIUiBIUOie-dpvgvFKN7YdPjW65hvIg5hApgPA_aem_XviAeyq2BTUMqgIiSZ6g_QFollow me at:https://www.graham-dargie.co.ukhttps://www.instagram.com/grahamdargie/Buy The 1% Chance on Amazon and Audible:UK - https://amzn.eu/d/b54kFeX US - https://a.co/d/e7px4a8AU - The 1% Chance: Hope, Wellness and Discovery in the Face of MNDCA - The 1% Chance: Hope, Wellness and Discovery in the Face of MND

Just letting you know about the new name for the podcast.Follow me at:https://www.graham-dargie.co.ukhttps://www.instagram.com/grahamdargie/Buy The 1% Chance on Amazon and Audible:UK - https://amzn.eu/d/b54kFeX US - https://a.co/d/e7px4a8AU - The 1% Chance: Hope, Wellness and Discovery in the Face of MNDCA - The 1% Chance: Hope, Wellness and Discovery in the Face of MND

"From the moment of diagnosis, I realised quickly that if I didn’t find something to hold on to, I might fall and fall into a place of despair that I might not be able to get out of. I realised over time, that a life without purpose...would be no life at all."Follow me at:https://www.graham-dargie.co.ukhttps://www.instagram.com/grahamdargie/Buy The 1% Chance on Amazon and Audible:UK - https://amzn.eu/d/b54kFeX US - https://a.co/d/e7px4a8AU - The 1% Chance: Hope, Wellness and Discovery in the Face of MNDCA - The 1% Chance: Hope, Wellness and Discovery in the Face of MND

"I recently heard of something called Silent Prayer. Author, Mindy Caliguire, describes it as, “a wordless way of resting in the presence of God, with an attitude of openness, contrition, and longing. The description hit me right in the heart. Today, - I want to take a moment to reflect on each of the words in that description of Silent Prayer."Mindy Caliguire - https://www.instagram.com/mindycaliguire/?hl=enFollow me at:https://www.graham-dargie.co.ukhttps://www.instagram.com/grahamdargie/Buy The 1% Chance on Amazon and Audible:UK - https://amzn.eu/d/b54kFeX US - https://a.co/d/e7px4a8AU - The 1% Chance: Hope, Wellness and Discovery in the Face of MNDCA - The 1% Chance: Hope, Wellness and Discovery in the Face of MND

How I’m learning to use polyvagal theory to manage my mind and better navigate my health journey.Follow me at:https://www.graham-dargie.co.ukhttps://www.instagram.com/grahamdargie/Buy The 1% Chance on Amazon and Audible:UK - https://amzn.eu/d/b54kFeX US - https://a.co/d/e7px4a8AU - The 1% Chance: Hope, Wellness and Discovery in the Face of MNDCA - The 1% Chance: Hope, Wellness and Discovery in the Face of MND

“It goes without saying - but a diagnosis of MND is life changing. My first reaction was to look for ways to build my health so my body could at least make an attempt to defend against the disease. Here are 10 things I’m prioritising to stay well on my MND journey,”Follow me at:https://www.graham-dargie.co.ukhttps://www.instagram.com/grahamdargie/Buy The 1% Chance on Amazon and Audible:UK - https://amzn.eu/d/b54kFeX US - https://a.co/d/e7px4a8AU - The 1% Chance: Hope, Wellness and Discovery in the Face of MNDCA - The 1% Chance: Hope, Wellness and Discovery in the Face of MND

"It’s hard to fathom the depths of thought Stephen Hawking must have achieved, and it makes me wonder if it’s a coincidence that one of the most powerful minds of our time also achieved such incredible longevity in his battle with MND.While the fundamental nature of the universe might be outwith my comprehension, I wanted to explore what lessons his words and life might offer me when it comes to MND. Here are some quotes by Professor Hawking, and the lessons I’ve learned from them…"

I’ve always been happy to deal with the situation privately, knowing that anyone who really needed to know - my family and closest friends - were already in the loop. The book was made for the small number of people who find themselves facing a diagnosis of MND. So, why go public now?Follow me at:https://www.graham-dargie.co.ukhttps://www.instagram.com/grahamdargie/Buy The 1% Chance on Amazon and Audible:UK - https://amzn.eu/d/b54kFeX US - https://a.co/d/e7px4a8AU - The 1% Chance: Hope, Wellness and Discovery in the Face of MNDCA - The 1% Chance: Hope, Wellness and Discovery in the Face of MND

"Glutamate is responsible for moving bioelectrical signals across the tiny gaps between one neurone and the next. It’s a pretty neat system, but when it isn’t working properly, we can have problems..."Follow me at:https://www.graham-dargie.co.ukhttps://www.instagram.com/grahamdargie/Buy The 1% Chance on Amazon and Audible:UK - https://amzn.eu/d/b54kFeX US - https://a.co/d/e7px4a8AU - The 1% Chance: Hope, Wellness and Discovery in the Face of MNDCA - The 1% Chance: Hope, Wellness and Discovery in the Face of MND

"Maybe it was a case of my own unspoken expectations going unmet, but I quickly realised that the kind of support I thought would be on offer, wasn’t going to materialise. If I was going to build my health, support my body and guard my mind against what was to come, I’d have to find out how to do it in my own way..."Follow me at:https://www.graham-dargie.co.ukhttps://www.instagram.com/grahamdargie/Buy The 1% Chance on Amazon and Audible:UK - https://amzn.eu/d/b54kFeX US - https://a.co/d/e7px4a8AU - The 1% Chance: Hope, Wellness and Discovery in the Face of MNDCA - The 1% Chance: Hope, Wellness and Discovery in the Face of MND

Living with MND / ALS throws up an overwhelming array of physical challenges but it could be argued that the mental and emotional obstacles are just as great. Polyvagal theory gives me a practical toolkit for managing my emotional wellbeing.Follow me at:https://www.graham-dargie.co.ukhttps://www.instagram.com/grahamdargie/Buy The 1% Chance on Amazon and Audible:UK - https://amzn.eu/d/b54kFeX US - https://a.co/d/e7px4a8AU - The 1% Chance: Hope, Wellness and Discovery in the Face of MNDCA - The 1% Chance: Hope, Wellness and Discovery in the Face of MND

You’ve probably heard the term gut-brain axis, and understand there’s a connection between the gut and the brain, but the health of our gut microbiome can have a profound effect on our overall health and wellbeing. Follow me at:https://www.graham-dargie.co.ukhttps://www.instagram.com/grahamdargie/Buy The 1% Chance on Amazon and Audible:UK - https://amzn.eu/d/b54kFeX US - https://a.co/d/e7px4a8AU - The 1% Chance: Hope, Wellness and Discovery in the Face of MNDCA - The 1% Chance: Hope, Wellness and Discovery in the Face of MND

"I sat down, aware of fasciculations fluttering and tapping insistently around my body. The sensation can be distracting, but by ten minutes into the meditation, I noticed the fasciculations had reduced significantly. I’ve had this experience again countless times since..."Follow me at:https://www.graham-dargie.co.ukhttps://www.instagram.com/grahamdargie/Buy The 1% Chance on Amazon and Audible:UK - https://amzn.eu/d/b54kFeX US - https://a.co/d/e7px4a8AU - The 1% Chance: Hope, Wellness and Discovery in the Face of MNDCA - The 1% Chance: Hope, Wellness and Discovery in the Face of MND

Mitochondrial dysfunction is a hallmark of MND. But what are mitochondria and how can we help them?Follow me at:https://www.graham-dargie.co.ukhttps://www.instagram.com/grahamdargie/Buy The 1% Chance on Amazon and Audible:UK - https://amzn.eu/d/b54kFeX US - https://a.co/d/e7px4a8AU - The 1% Chance: Hope, Wellness and Discovery in the Face of MNDCA - The 1% Chance: Hope, Wellness and Discovery in the Face of MND

"I’d already set up a synthetic voice app - but the artificial voice sounded frail and debilitated, leaving me feeling disempowered. In my experience, there’s always another way or a workaround. So, I started to look for alternatives."Follow me at:https://www.graham-dargie.co.ukhttps://www.instagram.com/grahamdargie/Buy The 1% Chance on Amazon and Audible:UK - https://amzn.eu/d/b54kFeX US - https://a.co/d/e7px4a8AU - The 1% Chance: Hope, Wellness and Discovery in the Face of MNDCA - The 1% Chance: Hope, Wellness and Discovery in the Face of MND

Beneath the outward symptoms of MND / ALS, a vicious cycle of problems are at work to drive disease progression. Among these, is protein aggregation.But, what is protein aggregation?Follow me at:https://www.graham-dargie.co.ukhttps://www.instagram.com/grahamdargie/Buy The 1% Chance on Amazon and Audible:UK - https://amzn.eu/d/b54kFeX US - https://a.co/d/e7px4a8AU - The 1% Chance: Hope, Wellness and Discovery in the Face of MNDCA - The 1% Chance: Hope, Wellness and Discovery in the Face of MND

Dr Jeffrey Rediger is a physician, psychiatrist, a best-selling author, and is on the faculty of Harvard Medical School. You can understand why the title of his bestselling book, Cured: The Life-Changing Science of Spontaneous Healing (known in some markets as Cured: The Power of Our Immune System and the Mind-Body Connection), caught my attention. Here's a brief review.Follow me at:https://www.graham-dargie.co.ukhttps://www.instagram.com/grahamdargie/Buy The 1% Chance on Amazon and Audible:UK - https://amzn.eu/d/b54kFeX US - https://a.co/d/e7px4a8AU - The 1% Chance: Hope, Wellness and Discovery in the Face of MNDCA - The 1% Chance: Hope, Wellness and Discovery in the Face of MND

According to research, a single cause of MND / ALS is unknown, but possible mechanisms include, among other things, oxidative stress. But what is oxidative stress?Follow me at:https://www.graham-dargie.co.ukhttps://www.instagram.com/grahamdargie/Buy The 1% Chance on Amazon and Audible:UK - https://amzn.eu/d/b54kFeX US - https://a.co/d/e7px4a8AU - The 1% Chance: Hope, Wellness and Discovery in the Face of MNDCA - The 1% Chance: Hope, Wellness and Discovery in the Face of MND

When we think of a diagnosis like MND / ALS, we can easily understand some of the physical challenges that come along with it. Often, it’s harder to grasp the mental and emotional challenge of facing a relentless disease, associated with inevitable decline. Follow me at:https://www.graham-dargie.co.ukhttps://www.instagram.com/grahamdargie/

Aaron Lazar is a Broadway performer, film and television actor who was recently diagnosed with ALS. Aaron's thoughts about his diagnosis echo so many of my own, and he uses his platform and talents beautifully, to communicate a message of hope around MND / ALS. Follow me at:https://www.graham-dargie.co.ukhttps://www.instagram.com/grahamdargie/

Introducing myself and the purpose of the podcast. Find out more at http://www.graham-dargie.co.uk Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/grahamdargie/