{"id":936,"date":"2025-04-22T17:40:44","date_gmt":"2025-04-22T17:40:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wickedsister.evit.com.au\/index.php\/2025\/04\/22\/elma-research-interview-with-a-dizzy\/"},"modified":"2025-04-22T17:40:44","modified_gmt":"2025-04-22T17:40:44","slug":"elma-research-interview-with-a-dizzy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wickedsister.evit.com.au\/index.php\/2025\/04\/22\/elma-research-interview-with-a-dizzy\/","title":{"rendered":"Elma Research Interview with a Dizzy"},"content":{"rendered":"<div dir=\"auto\">Dizzy and I were asked to give a little interview with Elma Research a few weeks ago, and we thought we would share it here!<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">We were also lucky enough to be included in FeedSpot&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/bloggers.feedspot.com\/uk_multiple_sclerosis_blogs\/\"><strong>10 Best MS Blogs of 2025<\/strong><\/a> this week! It&#8217;s definitely worth having a little look at, as all the blogs on there are brilliant. <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/16.0.1\/72x72\/1f642.png\" alt=\"&#x1f642;\" class=\"wp-smiley\" style=\"height: 1em;max-height: 1em\" \/> xxx<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11482\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dinosaursdonkeysandms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/490021004_1239064928224722_6617913929795468219_n.jpg?resize=526%2C526&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"526\" height=\"526\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">We&#8217;re excited to share the latest episode of our Bridging the Gap podcast series, featuring an insightful conversation with Heather Russell-Kay, a patient advocate in the multiple sclerosis (MS) community.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"html-span xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs x3nfvp2 x1j61x8r x1fcty0u xdj266r xat24cr xgzva0m xhhsvwb xxymvpz xlup9mm x1kky2od\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"xz74otr x168nmei x13lgxp2 x5pf9jr xo71vjh\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t1\/1\/16\/1f3a7.png\" alt=\"????\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" \/><\/span> Listen now:<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">Apple: <span class=\"html-span xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs\"><a class=\"x1i10hfl xjbqb8w x1ejq31n xd10rxx x1sy0etr x17r0tee x972fbf xcfux6l x1qhh985 xm0m39n x9f619 x1ypdohk xt0psk2 xe8uvvx xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x16tdsg8 x1hl2dhg xggy1nq x1a2a7pz xkrqix3 x1sur9pj x1fey0fg x1s688f\" role=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/lnkd.in\/d7jhGUa9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/lnkd.in\/d7jhGUa9<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<div>\n<div id=\"0DE9E47C-871A-4F90-8440-B190C216800A_1\" class=\"mcafee_green\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">Spotify: <span class=\"html-span xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs\"><a class=\"x1i10hfl xjbqb8w x1ejq31n xd10rxx x1sy0etr x17r0tee x972fbf xcfux6l x1qhh985 xm0m39n x9f619 x1ypdohk xt0psk2 xe8uvvx xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x16tdsg8 x1hl2dhg xggy1nq x1a2a7pz xkrqix3 x1sur9pj x1fey0fg x1s688f\" role=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/lnkd.in\/dm_SN7Yj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/lnkd.in\/dm_SN7Yj<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<div>\n<div id=\"0DE9E47C-871A-4F90-8440-B190C216800A_2\" class=\"mcafee_green\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">Podbean: <span class=\"html-span xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs\"><a class=\"x1i10hfl xjbqb8w x1ejq31n xd10rxx x1sy0etr x17r0tee x972fbf xcfux6l x1qhh985 xm0m39n x9f619 x1ypdohk xt0psk2 xe8uvvx xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x16tdsg8 x1hl2dhg xggy1nq x1a2a7pz xkrqix3 x1sur9pj x1fey0fg x1s688f\" role=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/lnkd.in\/d4sCqurB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/lnkd.in\/d4sCqurB<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<div>\n<div id=\"0DE9E47C-871A-4F90-8440-B190C216800A_3\" class=\"mcafee_green\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">Heather speaks about her personal journey with MS, from her challenging path to diagnosis to becoming an advocate helping others navigate this complex condition. She highlights critical gaps in the healthcare system, including:<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"html-span xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs x3nfvp2 x1j61x8r x1fcty0u xdj266r xat24cr xgzva0m xhhsvwb xxymvpz xlup9mm x1kky2od\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"xz74otr x168nmei x13lgxp2 x5pf9jr xo71vjh\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/tf3\/1\/16\/1f539.png\" alt=\"????\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" \/><\/span>The lengthy diagnosis process many face with neurological conditions<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"html-span xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs x3nfvp2 x1j61x8r x1fcty0u xdj266r xat24cr xgzva0m xhhsvwb xxymvpz xlup9mm x1kky2od\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"xz74otr x168nmei x13lgxp2 x5pf9jr xo71vjh\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/tf3\/1\/16\/1f539.png\" alt=\"????\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" \/><\/span>The need for better mental health support for those living with chronic illness<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"html-span xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs x3nfvp2 x1j61x8r x1fcty0u xdj266r xat24cr xgzva0m xhhsvwb xxymvpz xlup9mm x1kky2od\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"xz74otr x168nmei x13lgxp2 x5pf9jr xo71vjh\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/tf3\/1\/16\/1f539.png\" alt=\"????\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" \/><\/span>The importance of accessible information about available resources<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"html-span xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs x3nfvp2 x1j61x8r x1fcty0u xdj266r xat24cr xgzva0m xhhsvwb xxymvpz xlup9mm x1kky2od\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"xz74otr x168nmei x13lgxp2 x5pf9jr xo71vjh\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/tf3\/1\/16\/1f539.png\" alt=\"????\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" \/><\/span>The vital role that truly listening to patients plays in improving care<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">For healthcare professionals and pharmaceutical companies, Heather emphasises the need to place patients at the centre of treatment development and delivery, recognising that medication is just one part of a comprehensive approach to managing MS.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">As we continue exploring how to improve patient experiences across different conditions, stories like Heather&#8217;s remind us why bridging communication gaps between patients, healthcare providers, and industry is so essential.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/dinosaursdonkeysandms.com\/elma-research-interview-with-a-dizzy\/\">Elma Research Interview with a Dizzy<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/dinosaursdonkeysandms.com\">Dinosaurs, Donkeys and MS<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><em>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/dinosaursdonkeysandms.com\/elma-research-interview-with-a-dizzy\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">dinosaursdonkeysandms.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dizzy and I were asked to give a little interview with Elma Research a few weeks ago, and we thought we would share it here! \u00a0 We were also lucky enough to be included in FeedSpot&#8217;s 10 Best MS Blogs of 2025 this week! 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