Grace's Rheumatoid Arthritis Story
Episode at a glanceGrace’s introduction & diagnosis story (3:22 - 9:00)Grace’s experience with pregnancy remission and a postpartum flare up (9:21 - 15:00)What has helped Grace cope mentally and emoti...
8 Sep 202138min
Three Ways I Manage Stress with Chronic Illness
Episode at a glanceIntroduction & definition of terms:What is stress, pain versus suffering, statistics on mental health and arthritis, common causes of stress with chronic illness (1:30 - 12:00)Cogni...
1 Sep 202147min
Life with Rheumatoid Arthritis in Three Continents: Maria's Story
Episode at a glanceArt and arthritis: Maria shares how she participates in artistic hobbies like photography and artwork despite hand pain from rheumatoid arthritisDiagnosis journey: Maria’s diagnosis...
15 Aug 202157min
“I’m not Hysterical, I’m Sick:” Kim's Story of Medical Gaslighting and More
Even after getting diagnosed with bi-lateral pulmonary emboli, a necrotizing lung nodule and periodic paralysis, Kim was repeatedly dismissed as being “hysterical,” “just anxious” and having “nothing ...
4 Aug 20211h 17min
What’s it like to grow up with juvenile idiopathic arthritis? Suruthi’s Journey
Episode at a glance:Suruthi’s diagnosis story of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) at age 3What it was like to be a small child with hip displasia and JIA, unable to walk for long periods of time, i...
20 Jul 202152min
Why do Disability Pride and Disability Representation Matter? “Cursed” novelist and JIA Patient Karol Ruth Silverstein
Episode at a glance:Karol’s experience getting diagnosed with JIA at age 13 and being angry, terrified and grumpy about itThe importance of disability representation beyond the cliche “inspirational” ...
14 Jul 202155min
How to Prevent and Cope with Rheumatic Disease Flare Ups
Episode at a glance:Introduction and Agenda Review (1:00)Definition of a Flare Up for rheumatic disease (which includes ankylosing spondylitis, psoriatic arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis) (6:30)What...
5 Jul 202153min
Tips for Pregnancy and Postpartum with Rheumatoid Arthritis with Mariah Leach
This episode includes discussions about:How to decide whether or not to have children while living with a chronic illnessTips for comfortable sex with chronic painFrequently Asked Questions about preg...
17 Jun 20211h 4min
