Rheumer Has It: Busting Medication Myths with Dr. Hazelwood: Encore Episode
Dr. Hazelwood emphasizes the importance of balancing risks and benefits and provides insights into how modern treatments can significantly improve quality of life. The episode emphasizes the safety an...
2 Jul 24min
Becoming Immune Confident with Sjogren’s & MCAS, with Dr. Kara Wada
In this empowering conversation, Cheryl and Dr. Kara Wada explore what it means to take charge of your health with conditions like Sjögren’s syndrome and mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS). Dr Kara...
18 Jun 1h 7min
Exploring the Intersection of Cancer and Rheumatoid Arthritis, with Dr. Singh
They also explore exciting new therapies like CAR T-cell treatment, along with practical advice on self-advocacy, building the right healthcare team, and what it truly means to thrive while living wit...
4 Jun 44min
Rheumer Has It: Role of the Multidisciplinary Team in Rheumatic Disease: OT, PT, Counseling and More!
They explain how occupational therapists, physical therapists, mental health professionals, pharmacists, and others can help you manage fatigue, pain, anxiety, daily routines, and life after diagnosis...
21 Mai 29min
Pregnancy, Postpartum & Parenting with Rheumatoid Arthritis, with Mariah Leach
Cheryl and Mariah discuss everything from medication decisions during pregnancy to adapting family life, traveling with chronic illness, managing expectations, and finding “micro moments” of joy along...
7 Mai 43min
Body Weather: Making Sense of Chronic Illness in an Unpredictable Body
She shares her complex diagnostic journey across multiple autoimmune and inflammatory conditions, highlighting the uncertainty and overlap many patients experience. Cheryl and Lorraine discuss shiftin...
21 Apr 1h 4min
Introducing New Rheum to THRIVE Facilitators Gittel Aguilar & Eileen!
Eileen and Gittel talk about why they’re passionate about leading support spaces, what those groups are really like (spoiler: welcoming, not intimidating), and how connection can make a huge differenc...
15 Apr 46min
Making Movement Accessible with Inflammatory Arthritis, with Jamie Boder
The conversation also dives into the emotional side of chronic illness, including fear of movement, the importance of interoception (body awareness), and how to avoid the boom–bust cycle of overdoing ...
2 Apr 59min
