“It’s a Moving Target:” From Athlete to ER Nurse to Life with RA, Emily’s Story
On this episode, Emily and Cheryl discuss how they've come to terms with the fluctuating, non-linear, dynamic nature of rheumatoid arthritis. After being a fierce athlete and playing Division 1 water ...
18 Sep 20251h 38min
Finding Strength after JIA and Macrophage Activation Syndrome: Zac’s Story of Tenacity
Diagnosed at just 15, Zac opens up about the difficult shift from being an active athlete to facing disability caused by arthritis and its complications. He shares how strength training became a turni...
11 Sep 202559min
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 Sep 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 Aug 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 Aug 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 Aug 20251h 10min
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 Jul 202547min
