Laura Simpson's Story and Autoimmune Community Summit Preview
Summary:Chery and Laura discuss the importance of connecting with others in the autoimmune community to create a sense of belonging and empowerment.They delve into the diverse offerings at the Autoimm...
29 Sep 202337min
What’s the latest in Autoimmune Research and How can You Get Involved?
Episode summaryRheumatologist Dr. Buckner emphasizes the importance of early diagnosis and reassures patients that, although there might not be a cure yet, advancements in treatments have significantl...
22 Sep 202356min
What’s it Like to Run a Thriving Business with Chronic Illness? Nikita Williams’ Story
Summary:Nikita shares her personal journey of acceptance, self-compassion, and finding her center while navigating multiple conditions, including endometriosis, fibromyalgia, and Hashimoto’s. Their co...
18 Sep 202358min
Episode 102 - What’s it Like to Live and Work with Axial Spondyloarthritis? Stella Levy’s Story
Episode at a glance:Navigating Diagnosis and Treatment: Stella shares her journey of being diagnosed with axial spondyloarthritis at a young age and the challenges of finding effective treatments. Che...
1 Sep 20231h 3min
Climbing the Mountain of Chronic Pain: Dr Furlan on Pain
Episode at a glance:Relation to autoimmune arthritis: Dr. Furlan is a physician at a pain clinic, a scientist at the rehab institute, and assistant faculty at the University of Toronto. She is a physi...
25 Aug 202356min
Cheryl's Diagnosis Story Twenty Years Later: Featuring Cheryl's Parents
Episode Summary:🛑Trigger warning: discussion of eating disorders (I did not have one but was accused of lying about causing my weight loss and hiding an ED) 🛑In this episode, my parents and I share ...
7 Aug 202350min
Finding a Realistic Sense of Hope While Juggling Multiple Chronic Illnesses: Katie’s Story
You are not alone. In this episode, host Cheryl Crow and Rheum to THRIVE Graduate Katie Searfross discuss how to find a realistic sense of hope when coping with multiple fluctuating, complex chronic i...
17 Juli 20231h 46min
How to Find Your “New Normal” with Rheumatoid Arthritis: Jennifer Weaver’s Story
Jenni shares how her symptoms were initially dismissed before she got diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. She then got her diagnosis and experienced a rare medication side effect: medically induced p...
22 Juni 20231h 2min
