Hypermobility, EDS and POTS 101, With Occupational Therapist Emily Rich
People living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and related autoimmune forms of arthritis (such as psoriatic arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis) are at greater risk of developing hypermobility, Ehlers...
30 Mai 20221h 2min
Tips for Making Difficult Medical Decisions with Nurse Practitioner Kori Dewing
Kori and Cheryl discuss ways to approach assessing the risks versus benefits of medications from the "shared decision making" model. They also explore how insurance barriers in the United States can m...
24 Mai 20221h 12min
Becoming an Advocate with Lupus and Type 1 Diabetes: Melissa’s Story
Melissa shares how she learned to be a more effective advocate over time, and provides insights into how she copes with the ups and downs of chronic illness life.Episode at a glance:Melissa’s Diagnosi...
17 Mai 202254min
Medical Cannabis & Arthritis 101 with Registered Dietitian Cristina Montoya
Episode at a glance:How Cristina’s postpartum flare up and difficulty with pain control led her to delve into medical cannabis; helped especially with fibromyalgia. Cannabis, CBD & THC 101: How the en...
9 Mai 202254min
From Medical Gaslighting to Patient Advocacy: Meggie's Story
Meaghan shares her journey growing up with juvenile idiopathic arthritis, which turned into psoriatic arthritis (PSA) in her twenties. She busts common myths about PSA and delves into the importance o...
30 Apr 20221h 4min
From Lonely and Broken to Feeling Strong: Jen Blair’s Story of Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
As a child and teenager growing up with juvenile idiopathic arthritis, Jen Blair often felt lonely, isolated and "broken." Fast forward to the present: Jen is a mother of three, accepts her "new nor...
25 Apr 202253min
The Power of Lifestyle Changes for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Emily Johnson, the Arthritis Foodie, shares her journey from medical gaslighting to a diagnosis of seronegative arthritis during her university years. She and Cheryl discuss how they combine lifestyle...
18 Apr 202256min
How We Cope with Rheumatoid Arthritis Stress, with Chronic Eileen
Cheryl and Eileen’s personal stress management toolboxes include: formal therapy, delegating tasks, prioritizing self care, snuggling with their pets, acceptance, mindfulness, addressing past traumas...
4 Apr 20221h
