“Make It Count:" Dani’s Journey With Severe RA, Acceptance, and Strength
Cheryl and Dani dig into the diagnosis saga, evolving RA treatments, the role of acceptance, and why movement is essential to living well with rheumatic disease. For Dani, “movement” isn’t only physic...
2 Okt 202559min
Remission Myths and Misconceptions, with Dr. Loreto Carmona
On this special episode* of 'Rheumer has It', hosts Eileen and Cheryl are joined by renowned rheumatologist Dr. Loreto Carmona from Spain. The discussion centers around the concept of remission in rhe...
23 Sep 202519min
“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
