What if healing didn’t begin with the body — but with belief?

In this Talk Healing to Me: Moments episode, Karen Dwyer shares a powerful clip from her conversation with Jacqui Sheppard, a client in the MS to Success programme. After 20 years of living with MS, Jacqui opens up about what changed when she finally stopped accepting decline as her only option — and started believing she could get better.

From the heartbreak of losing her independence to the quiet victory of lifting her own leg into bed again, Jacqui’s words will stay with you. This is a raw and hopeful reflection on what it means to be supported, seen, and no longer alone in your healing journey.

💡 In This Moment You’ll Hear:

🦵 What it’s like to feel disconnected from your legs — and the moment they felt “alive” again

💭 The mindset shift that changed everything: “I will get better”

🧃 Why even a smoothie was a breakthrough (and not just for nutrition)

💬 What true support feels like when you’re used to doing it all alone

🧘‍♀️ The power of slowing down, doing the work, and being met without pressure

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When Jacqui Sheppard joined the MS to Success programme, she was exhausted. Her legs felt like blocks of wood, her independence had slipped away, and she carried a quiet fear of what the future held. But just weeks into the programme, something began to shift…

In this heartfelt episode of Talk Healing to Me, host Karen Dwyer is joined by the brilliant Jacqui Sheppard — costume designer, creative soul, grandmother-to-be, and now, a woman reconnecting with her strength and learning to rest without guilt.

Together, they talk about what healing really looks like after two decades of living with MS, why receiving support can be harder than giving it, and what it means to keep showing up — even when it would be easier to give up.

Whether you’re living with chronic illness, supporting someone who is, or just navigating a life that feels heavier than it should — this conversation will move you.

🌟 In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

🧠 What it’s like to feel disconnected from your body — and how that begins to change

📦 Why Jacqui felt her legs were like “lumps of meat”

🛠️ The difference between trying to fix yourself and choosing to support yourself

🌿 How nervous system healing and rest transformed her recovery

💬 The power of being seen, supported, and safe

🧃 Why smoothies (yes, smoothies!) helped her reconnect with her body

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 How her healing journey has impacted her relationship with her husband and family

❤️ Why she says she didn’t have to fix herself to be welcome in the programme

Connect With Karen Dwyer:

🌐 Talk with our nurse and get support with your MS health goals here⁠

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What if rest isn’t something you earn - but something you deserve?

In this powerful minisode, host Karen Dwyer reflects on her laugh-out-loud, heart-opening chat with Wendy Riordan - founder of Nourish and Flow Festival and co-founder of Pitched Perfect Tents.

Together, they unpacked why women are still running on empty, how burnout has become normalised, and why permission to pause might be the most radical act of self-care. This solo episode is a love letter to every woman who’s tired of pushing through and ready to come back to herself.

Whether you’re deep in survival mode or just craving a little more space to breathe — this one’s for you.

🌟 In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

💤 Why rest isn’t weakness - it’s a rebellion

👜 The invisible load women carry (and how to set it down)

📅 Why you need to schedule rest before burnout forces it

🧘‍♀️ How healing happens in the pause - not the productivity

💡 Karen’s favourite metaphor from the episode (hint: it blooms slowly)

💬 The truth about needing help - and why it’s not a failure

🌸 What to do when you’re “on your knees” and out of energy

💞Connect with Wendy Riordan:

📲 Instagram: @nourishandflow.ie

🌐 Website: nourishandflow.ie

Connect With Karen Dwyer:

🌐 Talk with our nurse and get support with your MS health goals here⁠

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🎥 Karen Dwyer TEDx Talk here

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