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Arthritis Life

Arthritis life features real patient stories, expert advice, life hacks and more to help you feel more empowered and less alone. Host Cheryl Crow shares her insights from both as a rheumatoid arthritis patient for over twenty years and as an occupational therapist, a health profession that focuses on empowering people with health challenges to function in their daily lives. This podcast also includes reflections on how you can have the best quality of life possible despite chronic pain, anxiety and

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01:02:10

How to Find Your “New Normal” with Rheumatoid...

Arthritis Life ·

2023/06/22

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 pustular psoriasis. Through it all, she also balanced being a mom, wife and friend. In this episode Jenni shares how she learned the importance of social-support, self-advocacy, humor and an unashamed embracing of her “new normal.”Episode at a glance:Diagnosis and treatment Saga: After experiencing knee

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00:59:53

How to Track Symptoms Without Getting Stressed &...

Arthritis Life ·

2023/06/08

Episode at a glance:What is a naturopathic doctor? Naturopathic doctors use a holistic approach to patient care. They often include nutrition, mind-body medicine, exercise, and natural approaches to their treatment. Naturopathic doctors must take professional board exams in order to be licensed to practice.Mymee: Mymee aims for personalized care for people with autoimmune rheumatic disease and symptoms resulting from long-COVID, aiming to track variables that may make symptoms better or

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01:09:16

How does RA Affect Identity? Reflections on Gender,...

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2023/05/26

In this episode, host Cheryl Crow and psychotherapist Timothy Weymann delve deep into the existential, philosophical questions that chronic illness poses. Is there hope without healing? Is it possible to “make peace with loss and change?” How on earth can you “access a sense of peace in the midst of ambiguity,” particularly when that ambiguity has to do with your own health and wellbeing? Timothy reflects on gender, sexual orientation, disability, acceptance and more, sharing how he used “minority

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01:07:35

What Happens When Your Journey is an Autoimmune Soap...

Arthritis Life ·

2023/05/10

Kelly shares the long and winding road trialing medications and building her coping toolbox as she navigates an undetermined form of autoimmune arthritis. She shares what it’s like to work as a Speech-Language Pathologist while balancing her health needs, and reflects on the pros and cons of disclosing health information to coworkers. With advocacy and education in mind, Kelly has also co-founded The International Foundation for Autoimmune and Autoinflammatory Arthritis and is the author of the blog

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01:19:31

What’s in Gittel’s Coping Toolbox? Group Support,...

Arthritis Life ·

2023/04/28

Content / trigger warning: mass shooting discussion Learning to thrive with chronic illness is a marathon, not a sprint. Cheryl and Gittel discuss coping through unlearning toxic positivity, confronting internalized ableism, getting social support and adapting though accommodations. Gittel shares what’s in her coping toolbox for life with ankylosing spondylitis, from exploring the benefits of medicinal cannabis to getting support in Rheum to THRIVE. Becoming a “life hacker”, learning acceptance,

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01:06:31

How to Build Resilience while Living with Chronic...

Arthritis Life ·

2023/04/18

Summary:Psychologist Dr. Afton Hassett and Cheryl Crow, OT explore the neuroscience behind chronic pain and how its interconnection with fatigue, sleep, stress, and emotions may affect your experience of pain over time. Dr. Hassett is an Associate Professor and Director of Pain and Opioid Research in the Department of Anesthesiology at the University of Michigan. In this episode, she explains how pain is not "all in your head," however it is in your BRAIN! Because the areas of your brain that

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01:23:08

“The Art of Reframing:” Cheryl Koehn on Learning to...

Arthritis Life ·

2023/03/28

Cheryl C. and Cheryl K. share key tools for thriving with arthritis, like finding ways to ask for help, developing health literacy, practicing self-compassion, and getting support. They also discuss the safety of modern medicine and how to balance it with complementary therapies to create an individualized plan for managing rheumatoid arthritis. Additionally, they delve into the mental health techniques that have helped them cope, including: reframing exercises, and working past bias. Cheryl K

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01:14:43

It’s Not Just Dry Eyes: Deep Dive into Systemic...

Arthritis Life ·

2023/03/16

Dr. Wada and Cheryl delve into the connection between Sjogren’s and Rheumatoid Arthritis, discover what’s in Dr. Wada’s disease management toolkit, and share insights into living a full, vibrant life with chronic illness.Dr. Wada and Cheryl also share insights into how mental health can be affected by chronic illness, and reflect on how the “overachiever” lifestyle is not always helpful. They encourage listeners to focus on making decisions that align with their values and target living well with

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01:28:46

Hand Therapy Secrets Everyone with Arthritis Should...

Arthritis Life ·

2023/03/10

Episode summaryIn this episode, occupational therapists Cheryl Crow & Hoang Tran go in depth on how and why the human hand is so complex, and how people with inflammatory arthritis can take good care of their hands to relieve hand pain and improve function.This episode includes an in depth exploration of what it’s like to see a hand therapist, why hand therapy helps people with arthritis, what people with rheumatic diseases need to know about hand anatomy, and how to advocate for yourself to get an

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01:13:27

How to Cope when your Diagnosis Changes: Clare's...

Arthritis Life ·

2023/02/28

Clare and Cheryl share tips for how to cope with periods of no diagnosis or changing diagnosis. Clare also provides insights from her unique perspective as someone diagnosed with autism as an adult, soon after her myofascial pain syndrome diagnosis.Cheryl and Clare discuss the importance of perseverance in seeking help, building a personalized treatment plan, and ways to find joy in the midst of chronic illness while accepting that it’s okay to feel sad or angry too. The episode concludes with a

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00:54:47

From Burlesque Dancing to Support Groups: How Marisa...

Arthritis Life ·

2023/02/02

In this episode, Marisa shares what it was like to be diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis around her thirtieth birthday after thinking her wrist pain was only carpel tunnel syndrome. She opens up about her mixed emotions after her diagnosis and shares what helps her cope and thrive, including burlesque dancing, group fitness, the Rheum to THRIVE support group program and more. The episode concludes with a discussion about how Cheryl and Marisa learned to be kind to themselves.Episode at a

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01:25:32

How I Survived “Survival Mode:” Marriage, Faith &...

Arthritis Life ·

2023/01/17

Trigger warning: This episode includes a discussion of near-death experiences, medical trauma and decisions about quality of life versus prolonging of life. If you are having a mental health crisis or are struggling with suicidal thoughts, in the US you may call “988” for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline which is staffed 24 hours a day.In this episode, Hay shares her tumultuous experiences with autoimmune vasculitis. She and Cheryl urge fellow chronic illness warriors to resist trying to fit their

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00:56:40

Yoga is a Philosophy, Not Just an Exercise:...

Arthritis Life ·

2023/01/04

Yoga therapist and researcher Dr. Steffany Moonaz and host Cheryl Crow discuss the many benefits of yoga for people with inflammatory arthritis. They also bust common myths and misconceptions about yoga, including that it’s just an exercise or series of physical poses. Dr. Moonaz shares her best tips for patients newly diagnosed with arthritis and explains how the philosophy of yoga can help people with arthritis fully embrace the present moment and improve overall wellbeing. Dr. Moonaz is the

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01:38:44

“It’s a Moving Target:” How to Cope with Rheumatoid...

Arthritis Life ·

2022/12/10

After being a fierce athlete and playing Division 1 water polo, Emily was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis at age 22. She shares lessons learned while working as a night shift nurse for 12 years and having three children. Emily & Cheryl discuss ways to cope with the ups and downs of chronic illness, especially during times of uncertainty or when it seems the disease is posing “moving targets.” Emily shares what helps her thrive despite obstacles, including: having a supportive community,

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01:04:26

“No one Tells You About the Uncertainty:” Dianna’s RA...

Arthritis Life ·

2022/11/23

Episode at a Glance:Dianne’s Diagnosis story and subsequent emotional roller coasterDianna’s Treatment Journey: Dianna went from resistant to medicines to trying a biologic and feeling a large improvement in symptomsThe Importance of Support - Dianna shares how the Rheum to THRIVE group support & education program was a “lifeline” and helped her get out of a cycle of self-blame. She highlights the ways she learned how to explain her condition to others and process some of the social effects and

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01:09:51

It’s not Your Fault: How Marion learned to Avoid...

Arthritis Life ·

2022/11/03

Episode at a glance:Marion’s Diagnosis StoryMarion’s Treatment Journey: changes in medications over 15 years,Working while Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis: from struggling in silence to disclosing and getting supportHow Marion went from feeling guilty and afraid she’d be seen as “lazy” to realizing her condition wasn’t her faultValues: How RA led Marion to “crystallize her values” and redefine what success means to her, and to become more assertiveThe role of online support communities in Marion’s

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00:59:38

Finding Acceptance and Community with Chronic...

Arthritis Life ·

2022/10/20

Nitika and Cheryl discuss how acceptance is an ongoing journey when living with multiple chronic health conditions, and share insights into how they cope with uncertainty. Nitika shares how and why she founded the incredibly impactful Chronicon conference and online community which inspires and uplifts people living with chronic illness around the globe. Nitika and Cheryl also discuss what brings them joy and how they balance present moment acceptance with hope for the future. Episode at a

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01:05:32

How to Cope With Comorbidities: Jan's Story

Arthritis Life ·

2022/10/10

In this episode, seasoned patient and registered nurse (RN) Jan Hempstead shares her best tips for managing stress and living a fulfilling life with multiple comorbidities. Jan lives with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Hypermobile type (EDS), hereditary alpha-tryptasemia (HAT), Dysautonomia, and more. This includes discussions about the importance of support (including Cheryl’s Rheum to THRIVE program) and mindfulness, meditation and Stoic Philosophy in Jan’s journey.Episode at a

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00:59:41

Computer Programming, Medical Retirement and the...

Arthritis Life ·

2022/09/30

Episode at a Glance:Wendy’s diagnosis story of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis as a babyGrowing up in the 1970s and 1980s with JRA: Wendy shares her ups and downs, from acceptance in grade school to isolation in high school and young adulthood (when she first met someone with her same condition at age 26)Treatments: Reflections on how treatments have changed in the current era as compared to the 1980sCareer choices with JRA: Wendy’s shares how she managed a career as a computer programmer at Hewlett

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02:37:33

From Confused to Confident with Psoriatic Arthritis:...

Arthritis Life ·

2022/09/20

In this episode, Kate shares her journey getting diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis while working as a chef in London. She opens up about her post-diagnosis emotional roller coaster and shares how joining Cheryl’s Rheum to THRIVE online support and education program helped her feel more confident, empowered and supported. She also details other programs that helped her including a mindfulness course and CBT therapy. The episode ends with Kate sharing what it means to her to live a “good life” with

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