Arthritis Life
By Cheryl Crow
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Arthritis life features real patient stories, expert advice, life hacks and more to help you feel more empowered and less alone. Host Cheryl Crow shares her insights from both as a rheumatoid arthritis patient for over twenty years and as an occupational therapist, a health profession that focuses on empowering people with health challenges to function in their daily lives.
This podcast also includes reflections on how you can have the best quality of life possible despite chronic pain, anxiety and other challenging parts of chronic illness.
My goal is to help you manage REAL life with arthritis, beyond joint pain. Let's get started!
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Finding Strength after JIA and Macrophage Activation Syndrome: Zac’s Story of Tenacity
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Sep 11, 2025 |
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Finding Joy and Purpose: Cheryl’s Rheumatoid Arthritis Story
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Sep 04, 2025 |
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Mindful Social Media and Chronic Illness: Gittel and Cheryl's Journeys
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Aug 28, 2025 |
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Rheumer Has It: Axial Spondyloarthritis Myths v. Facts with Dr. Jean Liew
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Aug 21, 2025 |
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From Frustration to Inspiration: Melissa’s Journey of Self-Advocacy, Diagnostic Purgatory and Life with Scleroderma
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Aug 14, 2025 |
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Rheumer Has It: Separating Myth from Reality for Nutrition and Rheumatic Disease
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Aug 07, 2025 |
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Coping with Rheumatoid Arthritis, PCOS and Scleritis: Chelsea’s Story
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Jul 31, 2025 |
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Rheumer Has it: Tips for Sleep, with Dr. Deb Da Costa
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Jul 24, 2025 |
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Never Give In, Never Give up, Never Let Go, and Just Keep Fighting: Estela Mata’s Story
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Jul 17, 2025 |
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Rheumer Has It: 6 Types of Unsolicited Advice and How We Respond
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Jul 10, 2025 |
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Navigating Psoriatic Arthritis in Alaska: Dawn’s Story
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Jul 03, 2025 |
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Rheumer Has It: Busting Medication Myths with Dr. Hazelwood
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Jun 26, 2025 |
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Advocacy, Humor and Purpose: Seth’s Spondyloarthritis Story
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Jun 19, 2025 |
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Turning Pain into Purpose, with RA Warrior Cristina Schaefer
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Jun 12, 2025 |
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Redefining Thriving: Celebrating 5 Years of Rheum to THRIVE
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Jun 06, 2025 |
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Rheumer Has it: Arthritis Myths, Stigmas, and Misconceptions
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May 29, 2025 |
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Finding Joy Amidst the Flare-Ups: Riley’s Journey with Multiple Conditions
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May 22, 2025 |
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Introducing Rheumer Has It: Busting Myths and Highlighting Evidence for Rheumatic Diseases
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May 15, 2025 |
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From Marriage to Friendships: Reflections on Support Systems with Alice Getchell
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May 08, 2025 |
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Becoming Immune Confident with Sjogren’s & MCAS, with Dr. Kara Wada
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May 01, 2025 |
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Rheum Champions Tell All, with My Spoonie Sisters
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Apr 24, 2025 |
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Navigating the Shift: From Pediatric to Adult Rheumatology with Dr. Jenna Thomason
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Apr 17, 2025 |
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Managing Gout, Osteoporosis, and Arthritis: Insights from Dr. Arinola Dada
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Apr 03, 2025 |
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Mediterranean Diet, Gut Microbiome & More, with Arthritis Dietitian Cristina Montoya
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Mar 27, 2025 |
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Finding Peace with Your Body: A Self-Compassionate Approach to RA
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Mar 20, 2025 |
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Why are Integrative Approaches (like nutrition and exercise) so important for RA? Insights from Dr. Diana Girnita
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Mar 13, 2025 |
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Finding Music Again with RA and Sjogrens: Alice’s Story
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Mar 06, 2025 |
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Progress Over Perfection: Helen Jones on Thriving with Ankylosing Spondylitis
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Feb 27, 2025 |
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How to Improve your Communication, Connection and Confidence, with Rheumatologist Dr. Ortiz
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Feb 20, 2025 |
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The Power of Creativity and Storytelling in Alison’s Chronic Illness Journey
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Feb 13, 2025 |
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Tina’s Voice: Raising Awareness and Overcoming Stigmas with IBD and Inflammatory Arthritis
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Feb 06, 2025 |
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Best Advice for People Newly Diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis: Encore Episode
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Jan 30, 2025 |
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Advocacy, Mindset and More: Chrissy’s Rheumatoid Arthritis Journey
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Jan 23, 2025 |
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Navigating College and Chronic Illness: Tips from Gabi’s Spondyloarthritis Journey
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Jan 16, 2025 |
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Riding the Chronic Illness Roller Coaster with Rheumatoid Arthritis, Endometriosis and Cancer: Stephanie’s Story
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Jan 09, 2025 |
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What’s it like to be a Counselor with Psoriatic Arthritis? Amber’s Story
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Jan 02, 2025 |
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Art, Advocacy, and Adaptation: Carrie’s Journey with Difficult to Treat Axial Spondyloarthritis
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Dec 19, 2024 |
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The 6 Ingredients to THRIVE with Rheumatoid Arthritis: a Peek Behind the Rheum to THRIVE Curtain
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Dec 12, 2024 |
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It’s Not Just Joint Pain: Let’s Talk about Sleep, Fatigue, Cognitive Dysfunction, and Mental Health with Rheumatic Disease
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Dec 05, 2024 |
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From Marathon Running to Double Hip Replacements and Back: Carrie’s Story
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Nov 21, 2024 |
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How to Prevent and Cope with Rheumatic Disease Flare Ups (Re-Release)
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Nov 07, 2024 |
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Supporting Black Women with Psoriatic Arthritis: Ayesha’s Story
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Oct 30, 2024 |
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What’s it Like to Run Your Own Business with Rheumatoid Arthritis? Sarah’s Story
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Oct 21, 2024 |
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What does Remission Mean to Patients? With Eileen Davidson
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Oct 17, 2024 |
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Traveling the World with RA and AS: James Hollens’ Story
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Oct 10, 2024 |
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What's so Funny about Rheumatoid Arthritis? Insights from Comedian Jessica Michelle
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Oct 03, 2024 |
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What’s it like to be a Doctor with RA and Vasculitis?
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Sep 26, 2024 |
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The Power of Strength Training for Rheumatoid Arthritis, with Kinesiologist Dr. Jasmin Ma
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Sep 21, 2024 |
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Research, Resilience, and JIA: Dr. Kaleb’s Journey
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Sep 13, 2024 |
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“Healing is a Messy Process:” Sonia’s RA and Graves’ Disease Journey
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Sep 01, 2024 |
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What’s it Like to Truly Partner with Your Doctor? The Power of Shared Decision Making, with Dr Liana Fraenkel
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Aug 24, 2024 |
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“It’s Like Managing a Circus”: How Maggie Thrives with Multiple Chronic Illnesses
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Aug 19, 2024 |
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It’s not Just Joint Pain and 8 things Everyone who Loves Someone with Arthritis Should Know (Re-Release)
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Aug 09, 2024 |
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Elevating the Patient Voice in Rheumatology Research: Cheryl and Jen’s Stories
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Jul 21, 2024 |
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Tackling Rheumatoid Arthritis with Obstinance and Humor: Stasha’s Story
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Jul 12, 2024 |
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“Joined at the Joints:” How Marissa Became a YA Romance Writer with RA
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Jul 05, 2024 |
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“Bald Girl Big World:” Colleen’s Alopecia Story
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Jun 17, 2024 |
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Comedy, Chronic Illness, and Coping: Katie’s Inflammatory Arthritis Story
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Jun 04, 2024 |
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Creating a Better Future for Autoimmune Care With Rheumission’s Dr. Micah Yu & Bonnie Feldman
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May 21, 2024 |
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What’s it like to run Half Marathons with Autoimmune Disease?
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May 13, 2024 |
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How Mindfulness Helped Paulina Reconnect with Her Body and Thrive with RA
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May 02, 2024 |
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What do People with Rheumatoid Arthritis Need to Know about COVID-19 in 2024?
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Apr 22, 2024 |
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“Disability is not a Dirty Word:” Catherine’s Story of Fierce Hope & Young Patient Advocacy
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Apr 11, 2024 |
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Overcoming Denial, Confronting Food Phobia, and Embracing Online Communities: Ray’s AS and OA Story
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Mar 28, 2024 |
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Demystifying Chronic Pain, Fibromyalgia, Rheumatic Disease and Long Covid: with Christine Stamatos
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Mar 19, 2024 |
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What’s it like to be an Adult Living with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis? Rebecca Beesley’s Story
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Mar 11, 2024 |
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Dancing Through Deformities: Christine’s Rheumatoid Arthritis Story
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Mar 05, 2024 |
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Living through Diagnostic Purgatory and Rare Medication Side Effects: Rosemary’s Psoriatic Arthritis Story
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Feb 25, 2024 |
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How Can Exercise reduce Pain and Fatigue in RA? With Dr. Kimberly Steinbarger, Physical Therapist
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Feb 19, 2024 |
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From Dog Training to Occupational Therapy: Lauren’s Ankylosing Spondylitis Journey
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Feb 07, 2024 |
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From Confused to Confident with Psoriatic Arthritis: Chef Kate’s Story (Re-Release)
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Feb 02, 2024 |
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Living a Creative Life with Rheumatoid Arthritis: Julia’s Story of Dancing, Acting, Writing and More
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Jan 24, 2024 |
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Are We Out of the Woods Yet? Taylor Swift Songs that Capture the Chronic Illness Experience
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Jan 13, 2024 |
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From Medical Gaslighting to a Sjogren’s Diagnosis: Dr. Rebecca Hosey’s Story
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Jan 05, 2024 |
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Five Things I wish I had Known When I was Diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis: Update & Re-Release
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Dec 15, 2023 |
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What’s it Like to be on Methotrexate for Autoimmune Arthritis? Panel Discussion #3
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Dec 09, 2023 |
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What is Remission for Rheumatoid Arthritis? With Dr. Isabelle Amigues
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Nov 30, 2023 |
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Episode 108 - Myalgic Encephalomyelitis / Chronic Fatigue Syndrome 101, with Emily Taylor from Solve ME
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Nov 16, 2023 |
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The Benefits and Challenges of Publicly Sharing Your Chronic Illness Story: Insights from Brianna | Ep 107
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Oct 26, 2023 |
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Art, Advocacy, Representation and Acceptance: Tyra Grove's Rheumatoid Arthritis Story
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Oct 13, 2023 |
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Laura Simpson's Story and Autoimmune Community Summit Preview
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Sep 29, 2023 |
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What’s the latest in Autoimmune Research and How can You Get Involved?
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Sep 22, 2023 |
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What’s it Like to Run a Thriving Business with Chronic Illness? Nikita Williams’ Story
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Sep 18, 2023 |
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Episode 102 - What’s it Like to Live and Work with Axial Spondyloarthritis? Stella Levy’s Story
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Sep 01, 2023 |
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Climbing the Mountain of Chronic Pain: Dr Furlan on Pain
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Aug 25, 2023 |
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Cheryl's Diagnosis Story Twenty Years Later: Featuring Cheryl's Parents
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Aug 07, 2023 |
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Finding a Realistic Sense of Hope While Juggling Multiple Chronic Illnesses: Katie’s Story
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Jul 17, 2023 |
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How to Find Your “New Normal” with Rheumatoid Arthritis: Jennifer Weaver’s Story
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Jun 22, 2023 |
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How to Track Symptoms Without Getting Stressed & Overwhelmed, with Dr. Millie
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Jun 08, 2023 |
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How does RA Affect Identity? Reflections on Gender, Sexual Orientation, Mental Health and More with Psychotherapist Timothy Weymann
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May 26, 2023 |
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What Happens When Your Journey is an Autoimmune Soap Opera? Kelly Conway’s Story
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May 10, 2023 |
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What’s in Gittel’s Coping Toolbox? Group Support, Overcoming Ableism & More
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Apr 28, 2023 |
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How to Build Resilience while Living with Chronic Pain: Tips from a Psychologist & Pain Researcher, with Dr. Afton Hassett
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Apr 18, 2023 |
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“The Art of Reframing:” Cheryl Koehn on Learning to Love Herself & Life with Rheumatoid Arthritis
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Mar 28, 2023 |
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It’s Not Just Dry Eyes: Deep Dive into Systemic Sjogren’s Disease with Dr Kara Wada
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Mar 16, 2023 |
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Hand Therapy Secrets Everyone with Arthritis Should Know, with Certified Hand Therapist & OT Hoang Tran
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Mar 10, 2023 |
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How to Cope when your Diagnosis Changes: Clare's Myofascial Pain Syndrome Story
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Feb 28, 2023 |
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From Burlesque Dancing to Support Groups: How Marisa Thrives with Rheumatoid Arthritis
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Feb 02, 2023 |
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How I Survived “Survival Mode:” Marriage, Faith & Near Death Experiences with Vasculitis Warrior Hayley “Hay” Farris
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Jan 17, 2023 |
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Yoga is a Philosophy, Not Just an Exercise: Demystifying Yoga for Arthritis with Dr. Steffany Moonaz
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Jan 04, 2023 |
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“It’s a Moving Target:” How to Cope with Rheumatoid Arthritis Ups and Downs, with Emily Jacobs
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Dec 10, 2022 |
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“No one Tells You About the Uncertainty:” Dianna’s RA Story
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Nov 23, 2022 |
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It’s not Your Fault: How Marion learned to Avoid Self-Blame While Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis
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Nov 03, 2022 |
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Finding Acceptance and Community with Chronic Illness, with Nitika Chopra, CEO of Chronicon
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Oct 20, 2022 |
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How to Cope With Comorbidities: Jan's Story
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Oct 10, 2022 |
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Computer Programming, Medical Retirement and the power of Art: Lessons from Wendy Hawkins
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Sep 30, 2022 |
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From Confused to Confident with Psoriatic Arthritis: Chef Kate’s Story
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Sep 20, 2022 |
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Loving Your Body through Fitness and Sexual Intimacy: Insights from Liv Loo
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Sep 02, 2022 |
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Rheumatoid Arthritis at age 30 versus 40: Cheryl’s Story
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Aug 06, 2022 |
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Riding the Rheumatoid Arthritis Rollercoaster: Methotrexate, Medication Changes and More with Ali DiGiacomo
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Jul 25, 2022 |
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How to Love Your Body While Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis
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Jul 13, 2022 |
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“Camp is Where She Can Be Herself:” The importance of Community with JIA
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Jun 29, 2022 |
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From Parenting to Work, How to Keep Thriving when Rheumatoid Arthritis Changes your Life
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Jun 20, 2022 |
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When the Doctor Becomes the Patient: a Pediatric Rheumatologist’s Journey with Rheumatoid Arthritis
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Jun 07, 2022 |
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Hypermobility, EDS and POTS 101, With Occupational Therapist Emily Rich
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May 30, 2022 |
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Tips for Making Difficult Medical Decisions with Nurse Practitioner Kori Dewing
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May 24, 2022 |
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Becoming an Advocate with Lupus and Type 1 Diabetes: Melissa’s Story
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May 17, 2022 |
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Medical Cannabis & Arthritis 101 with Registered Dietitian Cristina Montoya
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May 09, 2022 |
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From Medical Gaslighting to Patient Advocacy: Meggie's Story
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Apr 30, 2022 |
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From Lonely and Broken to Feeling Strong: Jen Blair’s Story of Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
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Apr 25, 2022 |
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The Power of Lifestyle Changes for Rheumatoid Arthritis
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Apr 18, 2022 |
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How We Cope with Rheumatoid Arthritis Stress, with Chronic Eileen
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Apr 04, 2022 |
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From Overwhelmed to Confident: Camille & Gittel’s Rheumatoid Arthritis Stories
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Mar 24, 2022 |
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From Terrified to Empowered: Erin & Heather’s Rheumatoid Arthritis Stories
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Mar 16, 2022 |
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What’s it like to be a Nurse with Rheumatoid Arthritis, Fibromyalgia and Endometriosis? Catina's Story
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Mar 08, 2022 |
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What’s it like to be a Lawyer with Rheumatoid Arthritis? Amy’s Story
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Mar 01, 2022 |
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The Importance of Autoimmune Friendships, with Erika Bustos & Rachel Albo
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Feb 22, 2022 |
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What’s it like to *still* be on methotrexate? Updates from Paulina, Ananthi and Jo
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Feb 15, 2022 |
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Dental Health, the Oral Microbiome & Rheumatoid Arthritis
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Feb 09, 2022 |
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How to Cope with Uncertainty During a Pandemic?
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Feb 01, 2022 |
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The Storm After the Calm: Cheryl’s Journey with Postpartum Anxiety and Rheumatoid Arthritis
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Jan 21, 2022 |
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Precision Medicine and Patient Advocacy
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Jan 10, 2022 |
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Loving Life with Rheumatoid Arthritis, One Handed: Colleen’s Story
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Dec 16, 2021 |
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Life with Fibromyalgia, Migraine & More: Natalie’s Unchargeable Journey
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Dec 10, 2021 |
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What is Ableism? With Lene Andersen
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Nov 30, 2021 |
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Ask Cheryl Anything: Celebrating 50 Episodes!
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Nov 24, 2021 |
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How Food, Fitness & Faith help RA Warrior Ashley Nicole
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Nov 10, 2021 |
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What’s it like to be a Teenager with Juvenile Arthritis?
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Nov 01, 2021 |
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How to Make an Arthritis Friendly Home
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Oct 19, 2021 |
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The Wounded Healer: Unity’s Story
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Oct 11, 2021 |
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What’s it like to be on Methotrexate for Rheumatoid Arthritis or Psoriatic Arthritis?
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Sep 21, 2021 |
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Grace's Rheumatoid Arthritis Story
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Sep 08, 2021 |
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Three Ways I Manage Stress with Chronic Illness
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Sep 01, 2021 |
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Life with Rheumatoid Arthritis in Three Continents: Maria's Story
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Aug 15, 2021 |
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“I’m not Hysterical, I’m Sick:” Kim's Story of Medical Gaslighting and More
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Aug 04, 2021 |
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What’s it like to grow up with juvenile idiopathic arthritis? Suruthi’s Journey
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Jul 20, 2021 |
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Why do Disability Pride and Disability Representation Matter? “Cursed” novelist and JIA Patient Karol Ruth Silverstein
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Jul 14, 2021 |
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How to Prevent and Cope with Rheumatic Disease Flare Ups
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Jul 05, 2021 |
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Tips for Pregnancy and Postpartum with Rheumatoid Arthritis with Mariah Leach
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Jun 17, 2021 |
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Arthritis Poetry Reading Event
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Jun 08, 2021 |
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Chronically Brown: The Importance of Cultural Representation in Chronic Illness Communities, With Sukhjeen Kaur
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May 25, 2021 |
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The Worst Good News: What to do when Test Results are Normal but you Feel Awful? Joel Nelson's Story.
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May 13, 2021 |
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Parenting, Faith and Respecting Different Treatment Choices: Conversation with The Rheumatoid Arthritis Mama Renee Anderson
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May 04, 2021 |
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It's just a bad day, not a bad life: Julie Croner's Psoriatic Arthritis Journey
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Apr 24, 2021 |
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From Devastated to Patient Leader: Eileen Davidson’s Rheumatoid Arthritis Story
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Apr 15, 2021 |
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Pregnancy and Parenting with Psoriatic Arthritis: Jamie’s Story
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Apr 01, 2021 |
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Can you Live a Normal Life with Rheumatoid Arthritis?
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Mar 27, 2021 |
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What do you do when you hit rock bottom from chronic pain? Mindfulness, Acceptance and more with James Allen
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Mar 17, 2021 |
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How can Lifestyle and Integrative Medicine Help People with Rheumatic Diseases? With Dr. Yu
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Mar 03, 2021 |
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How to Balance Western Medicine and Alternative Medicine Approaches with Dr. Wada
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Feb 25, 2021 |
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How can Water Exercise and Aquatic Yoga help people with Arthritis and Rheumatic Diseases?
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Feb 12, 2021 |
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Life with Arthritis is a Marathon, Not a Sprint: Christy Williams’ Story
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Feb 04, 2021 |
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It's Not Just Joint Pain, and 8 other Things Everyone who Loves Someone with Arthritis Should Know
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Jan 21, 2021 |
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Arthritis Storytelling Hour - 13 Patient Stories in 90 Minutes
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Jan 12, 2021 |
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How to Survive the Holidays with a Chronic Illness: Interview with Lene Andersen
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Dec 16, 2020 |
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How to get your Patient Voice Heard to Improve Healthcare
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Dec 03, 2020 |
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Adapting is a Superpower: Stefanie’s Journey as a Mom with RA, Coach and Nurse Practitioner
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Nov 24, 2020 |
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Staying Safe, Smart, Strong, Sweet and Silly with Spondylitis: Jason's Story
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Nov 11, 2020 |
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From Disability to Dance: How Krista Rowan learned to Love Herself Moving
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Oct 28, 2020 |
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How to Take Care of Your Hands: Interview with Corinne McLees, Occupational Therapist
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Oct 21, 2020 |
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How can Yoga Help People with Chronic Illness? Paulina's Story.
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Oct 14, 2020 |
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Five Things I Wish I had Known when I was Diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis
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Oct 07, 2020 |
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Race, Gender and Rheumatology with Dr. Maggie Cadet
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Sep 30, 2020 |
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Can diet and nutrition help people with arthritis? Separating myth from fact with three experts.
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Sep 23, 2020 |
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How to Value Self-Love and Sexual Pleasure when Living with a Disability: an Occupational Therapist’s Approach
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Sep 16, 2020 |
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Relationships, Intimacy and Sex with Arthritis
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Sep 09, 2020 |
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How to Exercise with Rheumatoid Arthritis: Randi's Story
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Sep 02, 2020 |
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How to Advocate as a Patient
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Aug 25, 2020 |
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How can Applied Behavior Analysis and Mindfulness help People with Chronic Illness? Kristen’s Story.
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Aug 19, 2020 |
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What does a mind body approach to rheumatoid arthritis look like? Vanessa’s Story
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Aug 11, 2020 |
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Can you Live a Full Life with Pain?
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Aug 04, 2020 |
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Best Advice for Newly Diagnosed Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis
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Jul 28, 2020 |
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Pregnancy, Parenting and More with Rheumatoid Arthritis
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Jul 21, 2020 |
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Episode 2: Rheumatology Basics with Dr. Balderia
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Jul 14, 2020 |
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Episode 1: Sarah Dillingham
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Jul 07, 2020 |
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Welcome to the Arthritis Life Podcast!
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Jun 21, 2020 |