The Muscular Dystrophy UK: Muscles Matter Podcast
A podcast for people living with a muscle wasting and weakening condition, their family and carers. Themes span from health and wellbeing, the latest research, tips and advice on day to day living with a muscle wasting condition, and inspirational community stories.
Podcasting since 2025 • 7 episodes
The Muscular Dystrophy UK: Muscles Matter Podcast
Latest Episodes
Episode 7 - A lively discussion on receiving a diagnosis for a muscle wasting condition and available support
Our latest episode of Muscles Matter focuses on the point of receiving a diagnosis for a muscle wasting condition and the support made available from that point onwards. Our guests Charlotte Hardwick and Stewart Ross, both living wi...
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Episode 6 – Inspired to make a difference
In our latest episode of Muscles Matter we have two guests, Carmela Chillery-Watson MBE and Chris Stennett, who have both been inspired to do some incredible activities to raise awareness about muscle wasting conditions. They share their highli...
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Episode 5 – Discussing accessible travel when holidaying
In this episode of Muscles Matter we discuss all things accessible travel when holidaying. Joining us are David, who lives with miyoshi myopathy and is on a mission to visit every country in the world, and Ross, who has SMA and is a re...
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Episode 4 - The impact of being a carer and receiving care
In our latest Muscles Matter episode we explore the emotional impact of care, how it affects relationships, setting healthy boundaries, and when it might be time to bring in paid carers.Kerry, mum to twins Oscar and Seb who both live wit...
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Episode 3 - An honest discussion about the mental health impact of living with a muscle wasting condition
Our latest Muscles Matter podcast episode focuses on mental wellbeing. Becca, Muscular Dystrophy UK Stories Officer, chats with Louise Halling, a counsellor and psychotherapist, and Joe Logue, a writer and travel disability expert – who all liv...
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