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
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