My Pace Not Yours - 1 year of Inflammatory Arthritis UK

Keywords: New Year, holiday experiences, illness impact, darts, self-care, resolutions, FOMO, JOMO, inflammatory arthritis, charity goals #MyPaceNotYours, Empowering patientsIn this episode, Debbie and Katy reflect on their holiday experiences, discuss the impact of illness on celebrations, and share their newfound interest in darts. They celebrate the one-year anniversary of their podcast, emphasizing the importance of self-care and the shift from New Year's resolutions to more sustainable intentions. The conversation also touches on the concepts of FOMO and JOMO, the challenges of managing inflammatory arthritis in winter, the goals for their charity in the coming year and their theme for January #MyPaceNotYours.They finish by talking about confidence in healthcare appointments, the importance of remembering that you are the expert in your own body, and how mutual respect between patients, parents, and clinicians is key.Topics covered in this episode:

• Christmas, New Year & managing fatigue
• Cold weather, flares & winter symptoms
• One year of Inflammatory Arthritis UK
• Pressure of New Year’s resolutions
• “My pace, not yours”
• Incremental change vs unrealistic goals
• FOMO vs JOMO
• Self-compassion & pacing with IA
• Confidence in healthcare appointments
• Being the expert in your own lived experience
• Advocacy, awareness & sharing IA stories

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Disclaimer: Debbie and Katy are not medical professionals. They share personal experiences of living with IA to build connection and community. The podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional medical advice. We talk about our personal health journeys and the podcast is not intended to provide professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. We are not medical professionals and in no way claim to be medically trained. The podcast does not take responsibility for any losses, damages, or liabilities that may arise from the use of the podcast. The podcast does not assume responsibility for the accuracy of third-party content.For more information, head to https://inflammatoryarthritis.org/