In this powerful and heartfelt episode, I speak with Christelle Taute, Vice-Chair and Treasurer of the Multiple Sclerosis Society of South Africa (MSSA). Christelle shares her personal MS journey spanning over two decades, including her experience with a stem cell transplant, how she built resilience, and her passionate advocacy work in South Africa. 💚 Whether you’re newly diagnosed, living with MS for years, or supporting someone with MS, Christelle’s story offers hope, honesty, and practical insight. 👉 Full blog post with transcript: <a href= "https://ms-perspektive.com/122-christelle-taute">https://ms-perspektive.com/122-christelle-taute</a> 🔑 Topics covered <ul data-start="1170" data-end="1595"> <li data-start="1170" data-end="1226"> Christelle’s MS diagnosis story and early challenges </li> <li data-start="1227" data-end="1292"> Choosing (and delaying) treatment in the South African system </li> <li data-start="1293" data-end="1349"> Undergoing aHSCT in 2015: how, why, and what changed </li> <li data-start="1350" data-end="1414"> How gratitude and structure help her navigate daily symptoms </li> <li data-start="1415" data-end="1479"> Her advocacy work with MSSA and participation in the May 50K </li> <li data-start="1480" data-end="1541"> Thoughts on what needs to change in MS care in the future </li> <li data-start="1542" data-end="1595"> Her wishes, goals, and advice to her younger self </li> </ul> 🔗 Resources & Links mentioned <ul data-start="1638" data-end="2535"> <li data-start="1638" data-end="1765"> MSSA – Multiple Sclerosis Society of South Africa: <a class="" href="https://multiplesclerosis.co.za" target="_new" rel="noopener" data-start="1699" data-end= "1765">https://multiplesclerosis.co.za</a> </li> <li data-start="1767" data-end="1867"> Christelle’s blog on her stem cell journey (archived): <a href= "https://christelletaute.wordpress.com/">https://christelletaute.wordpress.com/</a> </li> <li data-start="1869" data-end="1975"> MSIF – Multiple Sclerosis International Federation: <a class="" href="https://www.msif.org" target="_new" rel= "noopener" data-start="1931" data-end= "1975">https://www.msif.org</a> </li> <li data-start="1977" data-end="2063"> The May 50K Campaign: <a class="" href="https://www.themay50k.com" target="_new" rel= "noopener" data-start="2009" data-end= "2063">https://www.themay50k.com</a> </li> <li data-start="2065" data-end="2205">Interview with Prof. Roland Martin on aHSCT: <a href= "https://ms-perspektive.com/40-ahsct-roland-martin/">https://ms-perspektive.com/40-ahsct-roland-martin/</a></li> <li data-start="2065" data-end="2205">Interview with Prof. Christoph Heesen on aHSCT: <a href= "https://ms-perspektive.com/115-ahsct-heesen/">https://ms-perspektive.com/115-ahsct-heesen/</a></li> <li data-start="2065" data-end="2205">Interview with Dr. Claudia Marck on smoking and MS: <a href= "https://ms-perspektive.com/014-smoking/">https://ms-perspektive.com/014-smoking/</a></li> </ul> 📬 Stay connected If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with someone who might benefit and consider subscribing to the podcast for more personal MS stories and expert interviews. 💌 For more inspiration, visit <a class="" href="https://ms-perspektive.com" target="_new" rel= "noopener" data-start="2765" data-end= "2813">ms-perspektive.com</a> 📸 Follow along on Instagram: <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/ms.perspektive.international/">@ms.perspektive.international</a> See you soon and try to make the best out of your life, Nele For more information and positive thoughts, subscribe to my <a href= "https://ms-perspektive.de/en/newsletter/">newsletter for free.</a> Click here for an <a href= "https://ms-perspektive.de/en/podcast-2/">overview of all podcast episodes published so far.</a>

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