From Lonely and Broken to Feeling Strong: Jen Blair’s Story of Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
As a child and teenager growing up with juvenile idiopathic arthritis, Jen Blair often felt lonely, isolated and "broken." Fast forward to the present: Jen is a mother of three, accepts her "new nor...
25 Apr 202253min
The Power of Lifestyle Changes for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Emily Johnson, the Arthritis Foodie, shares her journey from medical gaslighting to a diagnosis of seronegative arthritis during her university years. She and Cheryl discuss how they combine lifestyle...
18 Apr 202256min
How We Cope with Rheumatoid Arthritis Stress, with Chronic Eileen
Cheryl and Eileen’s personal stress management toolboxes include: formal therapy, delegating tasks, prioritizing self care, snuggling with their pets, acceptance, mindfulness, addressing past traumas...
4 Apr 20221h
From Overwhelmed to Confident: Camille & Gittel’s Rheumatoid Arthritis Stories
Camille and Gittel share how lost and overwhelmed they felt trying to manage rheumatoid arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis on their own. They describe how Rheum to THRIVE helped them not only on a ...
24 Mar 202255min
From Terrified to Empowered: Erin & Heather’s Rheumatoid Arthritis Stories
Erin & Heather share their diagnosis journeys for rheumatoid arthritis, and how Cheryl’s “Rheum to THRIVE” program helped them become more empowered and supported. This conversation originally took pl...
16 Mar 202244min
What’s it like to be a Nurse with Rheumatoid Arthritis, Fibromyalgia and Endometriosis? Catina's Story
Episode at a glance:Catina’s Diagnosis journey/saga for endometriosis, RA, fibromyalgia: was initially told it was “growing pains,” not believed for yearsHow Catina managed to push through pain and wo...
8 Mar 202250min
What’s it like to be a Lawyer with Rheumatoid Arthritis? Amy’s Story
Amy shares what she’s learned while managing a fast paced, mentally taxing career as a lawyer while living with rheumatoid arthritis. Amy & Cheryl share their experiences in peer support groups, and e...
1 Mar 202256min
The Importance of Autoimmune Friendships, with Erika Bustos & Rachel Albo
Erika Bustos and Rachel Albo share how their individual journeys with managing rheumatoid arthritis and holistic health coaching led them to connect on social media. They then transformed their virtua...
22 Feb 202255min
