Living Well with Ankylosing Spondylitis: Lauren’s Journey from Patient to Occupational Therapist
Lauren shares practical insights on adapting meaningful activities (including caring for and training dogs!), conserving energy, finding realistic hope, and building a life around what matters to you....
24 Sep 30min
The Power of Community: 5 Real Patients Share Their Stories
Cheryl, Marisa, Alice, Gittel, Meg and Annette reflect on the profound impact of community, the invaluable educational components of the Rheum to THRIVE program, and the collective wisdom that has hel...
10 Sep 40min
Rheumer Has It: Axial Spondyloarthritis Myths v. Facts with Dr. Jean Liew
In this encore episode, Dr. Liew shares her personal journey to becoming a rheumatologist inspired by a friend's diagnosis. She then discusses the condition in detail, addressing common misconception...
27 Aug 17min
Real Life with Juvenile Arthritis: Three Kids Tell Their Stories
Along the way, they talk about the comfort of pets, the importance of finding friends who truly understand, why kids with invisible illnesses deserve to be believed, and the hope they've found through...
13 Aug 34min
Rheumer Has It: Romantic Relationships & Arthritis
Drawing from their own lived experiences, they discuss everything from when to disclose a diagnosis while dating to navigating rejection, communicating with partners, managing physical intimacy, and r...
30 Jul 36min
Can You Live A Normal Life with Rheumatoid Arthritis? (2026 Reflection + Encore Episode)
In this updated introduction, I share how my response to this question has changed, the importance of exploring internalized ableism, and why I think a better question is: Can I build a joyful, meanin...
16 Jul 54min
Rheumer Has It: Busting Medication Myths with Dr. Hazelwood: Encore Episode
Dr. Hazelwood emphasizes the importance of balancing risks and benefits and provides insights into how modern treatments can significantly improve quality of life. The episode emphasizes the safety an...
2 Jul 24min
Becoming Immune Confident with Sjogren’s & MCAS, with Dr. Kara Wada
In this empowering conversation, Cheryl and Dr. Kara Wada explore what it means to take charge of your health with conditions like Sjögren’s syndrome and mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS). Dr Kara...
18 Jun 1h 7min
