Making the Most of Now

Making the Most of Now

Clive Phillips

Episodes 27
Avg. Duration 1h 6m
Activity Highly Active
Since Feb 2023
Latest Episode Jan 2026

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Every 2 Months
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Episodic
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82%
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About This Podcast

The podcast brings together the Multifocal Motor Neuropathy community to discuss this rare neurological condition and related ones. We talk to medical experts, patients and their supporters in the hope of informing and inspiring.

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Recent Episodes

Miles Washburn - Miles for GBS - "It's all about the patient"

Jan 26, 2026 1h 3m

“It’s all about the patient”In this episode, I talk to Miles Washburn about his GBS experience, the Miles for GBS challenge and about the motivation behind it.Early in 2025, Miles Washburn was struck…

Dr Ludo van der Pol - MMN Innovation and Trials

Jan 06, 2026 1h 10m

What has enabled recent developments in understanding of the mechanisms that cause MMN?Why have these developments been important in the development of new possible treatments currently being…

Claire Bergstrom Johnson - Neuroscientist, Entrepreneur and Change Maker

Dec 12, 2025 1h 35m

In the latest episode of our podcast, I chat to Claire Bergstrom Johnson. A research scientist at the University of Oxford, Claire Bergstrom Johnson is making meaningful discoveries that are…

John Navarro - Finding your calling after diagnosis with Multifocal Motor Neuropathy (MMN)

Nov 13, 2025 59m

John Navarro is remarkable in many ways. First affected by MMN about 8 years earlier, John was diagnosed with MMN in 2024. His journey to diagnosis was by no means easy. After first experiencing…

Ben Watson - From Guillain Barre Syndrome to Paralympic Gold - An Incredible Journey

Aug 08, 2025 1h 2m

Ben Watson MBE is a full time Para athlete, double paralympic champion and Ambassador for Inflammatory Neuropathies UK.  Diagnosed with Guillain Barre Syndrome aged 14.  Almost overnight Ben went…

Michael Klim - From Olympic Champion to Rare Disease Champion - An Aussie swimming legend on life with CIDP

Jul 24, 2025 59m

Adapting to and thriving in adversity and so much more.. In 2020, Australian swimming legend and two time Olympic gold medal winner Michael Klim was diagnosed with the Chronic Inflammatory…

Dr Jeff Allen - The latest in MMN research and drug trials

May 14, 2025 32m

In this episode I talk to Dr Jeff Allen, one of the worlds leading experts in the field of inflammatory neuropathies and head of the GBS|CIDP Foundation International Global Medical Advisory…

S2E10 All About MMN Awareness Month 2025

Feb 03, 2025 47m

With February approaching I sat down to chat to Maddy Miller, Kaitlyn Ide and Meg Mains of the GBS|CIDP Foundation International about Multifocal Motor Neuropathy Awareness Month. What ensued was a…

S2E9 Dr Gareth Parry - Getting a Grip - Understanding better how MMN affects you

Jan 27, 2025 57m

Dr Gareth Parry joins me to discuss the small study we are doing to try to understand how my MMN is affected by my preparation for the Tour de MMN 2025. In our conversation Gareth provides an…

S2E8 Dr Jeff Allen - A deep dive into MMN

Aug 22, 2024 56m

A true deep dive into MMN with Dr Jeff Allen, one of the worlds leading experts in the field of inflammatory neuropathies and head of the GBS|CIDP Foundation International Global Medical Advisory…

S2E7 Edward Gent - Tackling a marathon when you have MMN - why it's a team sport

Jul 30, 2024 1h 21m

Edward Gent joins me to discuss his recent foray into marathon running as part of the Ride for MMN and MMN Awareness Month. Edward had never attempted anything like this before his diagnosis with…

S2E6 Lynn Rogers - Research Scientist and Triathlete on life with CIDP

Jul 14, 2024 2h 18m

In this episode I chat with Lynn Rogers about her life with Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP). Lynn is a research scientist who in 2017 found herself experiencing pain and loss…

S2E5 Rich Collins - Bringing New Energy to GBS, CIDP and MMN in the UK

May 31, 2024 1h 16m

In this episode recorded at the start of GBS|CIDP Awareness Month I chat to Rich Collins CEO at GAIN Charity in the UK. GAIN stands for Guillain-Barré Syndrome & Associated Inflammatory…

S2E4 Nancy Di Salvo - Connector Across Continents

May 01, 2024 1h 18m

In this episode of the podcast I chat to Nancy Di Salvo Director of International Affairs at the GBS|CIDP Foundation International. A truly remarkable woman Nancy has has lived through two bouts of…

S2E2 Kate Costello - Nutritionist and Wellness Coach - Keeping to the Basics

Apr 23, 2024 1h 23m

What can those with autoimmune condition do to help manage their condition beyond the treatment prescribed by their doctor? What diet should i be on if i have an autoimmune condition?Common questions…

S2E1 Anita Brikman - Liquid Gold - About Plasma

Feb 12, 2024 1h 5m

To coincide with MMN Awareness month my first conversation this year is with Anita Brikman, President and CEO of the Plasma Protein Therapeutics Association (PPTA)  A former TV presenter, Anita has…

S1E11 James Coxon - Riding to World Records with MMN

Dec 12, 2023 1h 15m

In this episode I chat to James Coxon about his remarkable journey with MMN which has seen him become a world record holding cyclist since he was forced by the condition to take early retirement from…

S1E10 Pam Stoikopoulos - Healthcare Innovator and life with MMN

Dec 01, 2023 1h 13m

In this episode I chat to Pam Stoikopoulos, Founder and CEO of Big Eye Innovation and member of the Board of GBS|CIDP Foundation Canada. Pam was diagnosed with Multifocal Motor Neuropathy in 2017. In…

S1E9 Chris Willard - AKA The Advocate Voice

Nov 08, 2023 1h 16m

In this episode I chat to Chris Willard. In late 2022 Chris was diagnosed with Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP) an autoimmune disorder in which the body's immune system…

S1E8 Richard Sperry - Life with MMN - From Bon Jovi to Biomarkers

Oct 24, 2023 1h 22m

Fascinating conversation with Richard Sperry who has been living with MMN since. Initially diagnosed with ALS, Richard chats about his diagnostic journey, the impact it has had on both him and his…

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How many episodes does Making the Most of Now have?

Making the Most of Now has published 27 episodes since February 2023, covering topics in Health & Fitness, Science.

Is Making the Most of Now still active?

Making the Most of Now is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 months. Average episode length is 1h 6m.

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