“Joined at the Joints:” How Marissa Became a YA Romance Writer with RA
Have you ever read a love story that features someone with chronic illness? In this episode, author Marissa Eller shares how living with RA led her to write her debut young adult (YA) romantic comedy ...
5 Heinä 202455min
“Bald Girl Big World:” Colleen’s Alopecia Story
What’s it like to suddenly go bald at age 22? In this episode, Cheryl interviews Colleen Kydd, who speaks candidly about living with autoimmune alopecia. She shares how she went from covering her bal...
17 Kesä 20241h 25min
Comedy, Chronic Illness, and Coping: Katie’s Inflammatory Arthritis Story
In this episode, Katie reflects on the crucial role that parental and patient advocacy played in her her journey to a diagnosis of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). She also shares her college exp...
4 Kesä 20241h 10min
Creating a Better Future for Autoimmune Care With Rheumission’s Dr. Micah Yu & Bonnie Feldman
Cheryl, Dr. Yu and Dr. Feldman share their patient experiences and exploring problems with current healthcare systems. They then share how these problems led them to form creative patient programs and...
21 Touko 202452min
What’s it like to run Half Marathons with Autoimmune Disease?
After facing skepticism from some medical professionals who doubted her ability to run, Gretchen defied expectations and has completed over 100 half marathons, all while raising money and awareness fo...
13 Touko 20241h 20min
How Mindfulness Helped Paulina Reconnect with Her Body and Thrive with RA
On episode 125, Paulina Buryzynska shares how self-compassion and mindfulness help her thrive with rheumatoid arthritis. She also highlights the importance of reconnecting with her body after experien...
2 Touko 202459min
What do People with Rheumatoid Arthritis Need to Know about COVID-19 in 2024?
Dr Dave & Dr Campbell answer Cheryl’s burning questions about long COVID, vaccine efficacy and safety for people with autoimmune conditions, and potential links between autoimmunity and long COVID. Th...
22 Huhti 202453min
“Disability is not a Dirty Word:” Catherine’s Story of Fierce Hope & Young Patient Advocacy
Through sharing her own story publicly, Catherine learned the importance of disability representation and advocacy for young people. She also delves into why it is crucial to include the voices of you...
11 Huhti 20241h 6min
