Riding the Chronic Illness Roller Coaster with Rheumatoid Arthritis, Endometriosis and Cancer: Stephanie’s Story
Stephanie and Cheryl also reflect on the “roller coaster of acceptance,” or their journeys towards self compassion and acceptance in the face of fluctuating, unpredictable conditions. They also delve...
9 Tammi 20251h 10min
What’s it like to be a Counselor with Psoriatic Arthritis? Amber’s Story
They also discuss the importance of support and community, and Amber shares her experience in Cheryl’s Rheum to THRIVE program. Cheryl and Amber emphasize the importance of adaptability, finding joy i...
2 Tammi 20251h 9min
Art, Advocacy, and Adaptation: Carrie’s Journey with Difficult to Treat Axial Spondyloarthritis
She discusses how she’s learned to adapt to life’s changes, uncover tools to improve her quality of life, and embrace creativity as a way to thrive. For instance, she shares how her power wheelchair a...
19 Joulu 20241h 11min
The 6 Ingredients to THRIVE with Rheumatoid Arthritis: a Peek Behind the Rheum to THRIVE Curtain
Cheryl shares how the program has evolved based on participant feedback, offering flexible learning options including self-paced options for those who would like to learn the self management tools wit...
12 Joulu 202452min
It’s Not Just Joint Pain: Let’s Talk about Sleep, Fatigue, Cognitive Dysfunction, and Mental Health with Rheumatic Disease
Cheryl and Eileen stress the value of self-advocacy, working with a multidisciplinary team, and accessing reliable resources to navigate life with confidence and care.Episode at a glance:Mental Health...
5 Joulu 202447min
From Marathon Running to Double Hip Replacements and Back: Carrie’s Story
Carrie shares how she managed being a mom to two young kids and returned to her passion of running after undergoing two hip replacement surgeries. Her story emphasizes the importance of getting secon...
21 Marras 20241h 4min
How to Prevent and Cope with Rheumatic Disease Flare Ups (Re-Release)
This is a re-release of Arthritis Life Podcast Episode 38, which pulled from a live webinar Cheryl presented in June 2021. To view the recording of the presentation which includes the slides, please g...
7 Marras 202458min
Supporting Black Women with Psoriatic Arthritis: Ayesha’s Story
Cheryl and Ayesha also delve into the devastating impact fatigue can have on their lives and share tips for managing and preventing fatigue. Above all, they urge listeners to validate their own fee...
30 Loka 202451min
