From Disability to Dance: How Krista Rowan learned to Love Herself Moving
In January 2000, Krista was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis; a debilitating autoimmune disease affecting her joints, tissues, skin and organs. Having experienced chronic pain, disability, stress,...
28 Okt 20201h 8min
How to Take Care of Your Hands: Interview with Corinne McLees, Occupational Therapist
Speaker bios:Corinne McLees is passionate about helping individuals maximize the function of their upper extremities, as she believes the hands are imperative to doing the things we love most. She gra...
21 Okt 202058min
How can Yoga Help People with Chronic Illness? Paulina's Story.
In this episode, Paulina shares her personal journey of how she discovered the benefits of yoga after her rheumatoid arthritis diagnosis. She explains how it can help people manage stress and feel a b...
14 Okt 202057min
Five Things I Wish I had Known when I was Diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Cheryl explains how rheumatoid arthritis affects more than just joints - it affects people’s whole bodies, and whole lives!She also explores how she learned to tolerate gray areas rather than seeking ...
7 Okt 202034min
Race, Gender and Rheumatology with Dr. Maggie Cadet
This episode includes a deep dive into:Why Dr. Cadet chose to specialize in RheumatologyWhat unique issues rheumatology patiences of color faceWhy racial representation is important for healthcare pro...
30 Sep 202059min
Can diet and nutrition help people with arthritis? Separating myth from fact with three experts.
Cristina Montoya, Registered Dietitian and Kia Peters, Nutrition Student weave together their lived experience as rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients and nutrition experts in this episode, alongside Je...
23 Sep 202056min
How to Value Self-Love and Sexual Pleasure when Living with a Disability: an Occupational Therapist’s Approach
Dr. Sakshi Tickoo (she/her/hers) is a Mumbai-based Occupational Therapist, Personal Counselor and Student Mentor specializing in the fields of Sexuality; Mental Health - Wellness and Rehabilitation. S...
16 Sep 20201h 21min
Relationships, Intimacy and Sex with Arthritis
Navigating intimate relationships while managing a chronic illness can be tricky - how and when do you disclose your disability? How do you experiment with sexual positions without “ruining the mood?...
9 Sep 20201h 13min
