Finding Joy and Purpose: Cheryl’s Rheumatoid Arthritis Story
Cheryl shares her powerful journey of being diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) at just 21 years old and reflects on what it was like to go from being a healthy, athletic college student to sudde...
4 Syys 202545min
Mindful Social Media and Chronic Illness: Gittel and Cheryl's Journeys
Cheryl and Gittel explore the importance of being mindful with our social media use. While they highlight the risks of falling into negative patterns that can lead to isolation, they also emphasize so...
28 Elo 20251h 21min
Rheumer Has It: Axial Spondyloarthritis Myths v. Facts with Dr. Jean Liew
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 misconceptions such as it being exclu...
21 Elo 202517min
From Frustration to Inspiration: Melissa’s Journey of Self-Advocacy, Diagnostic Purgatory and Life with Scleroderma
Cheryl and Melissa discuss her experiences in the healthcare system, driven by frustration to become a self-advocate. This led Melissa to write the book Invisible: a Nurse Turned Patient's Resource to...
14 Elo 20251h 10min
Rheumer Has It: Separating Myth from Reality for Nutrition and Rheumatic Disease
Drawing from personal experiences and expert insights, they dispel common myths such as the notion that diet alone can treat RA, and also highlight the evidence for some nutrition approaches like the ...
7 Elo 202524min
Coping with Rheumatoid Arthritis, PCOS and Scleritis: Chelsea’s Story
In this honest and inspiring episode, Cheryl and Chelsea talk about the emotional toll of chronic illness, the power of having a solid support system, and how Chelsea went from feeling isolated to bec...
31 Heinä 202547min
Rheumer Has it: Tips for Sleep, with Dr. Deb Da Costa
On this episode, Cheryl & Eileen talk with sleep expert and researcher D. Deborah Da Costa about evidence based interventions to improve sleep in people with rheumatic conditions. Dr. Da Costa explore...
24 Heinä 202517min
Never Give In, Never Give up, Never Let Go, and Just Keep Fighting: Estela Mata’s Story
She and Cheryl also discuss the complexities of symptom tracking and diagnosis, challenges of treatment, and the importance of self-advocacy and support groups. Estela also highlights her nonprofit or...
17 Heinä 20251h 2min
