Introducing Rheumer Has It: Busting Myths and Highlighting Evidence for Rheumatic Diseases
Arthritis Life15 Touko 2025

Introducing Rheumer Has It: Busting Myths and Highlighting Evidence for Rheumatic Diseases

In this candid intro episode, you’ll hear how they met online, bonded over the challenges of living with RA, and teamed up to make science-backed info more relatable and easier to understand. Their mission? To bust myths, share real stories, and offer practical tips to help you feel more in control of your health.

Whether you’re newly diagnosed, supporting someone with RA, or work in healthcare, this podcast is here to empower you with insights that actually make a difference.

Episode at a glance:
  • Cheryl's and Eileens’s Journey with Rheumatoid Arthritis: Both Cheryl and Eileen share their journeys with RA.
  • The Birth of Rheumer Has It Podcast: Cheryl and Eileen discuss how they first connected online through their advocacy work, which eventually led to the creation of Rheumer Has It.
  • What to Expect from Rheumer Has It: Compact, information-dense content from Cheryl, Eileen, and experts.
  • Debunking Myths and Misconceptions: Cheryl and Eileen discuss how this podcast will debunk myths and misconceptions about rheumatic diseases and spotlight scientific evidence in a down-to-earth, digestible format.
Medical disclaimer:

All content found on Arthritis Life public channels (including Rheumer Has It) was created for generalized informational purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

Episode Sponsors

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