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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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01:02:39

What’s it like to *still* be on methotrexate? Updates...

Arthritis Life ·

2022/02/15

Paulina, Ananthi and Jo update the audience about their methotrexate journeys for rheumatoid arthritis, including having to titrate the dosage up or down due to liver enzyme numbers, decisions about whether to add a biologic medication in addition to methotrexate, and reflections on the emotional ups and downs of living with a chronic, unpredictable illness during a pandemic.This episode is a follow up to episode 45 (which was originally recorded in July 2020), where eight patients shared their

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00:54:18

Dental Health, the Oral Microbiome & Rheumatoid...

Arthritis Life ·

2022/02/09

Dr. Victoria Sampson explains how oral health, the oral microbiome and rheumatoid arthritis inflammation are all interrelated. She provides ample details about why people with rheumatoid arthritis should take extra care with their oral health, and explains how altering the oral microbiome can potentially lead to improvements in RA disease activity. See full episode notes including a detailed transcript here.Episode at a glance:How rheumatoid arthritis can lead to gum damage and why flossing is so

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01:10:15

How to Cope with Uncertainty During a Pandemic?

Arthritis Life ·

2022/02/01

After living with rheumatoid arthritis, a disease characterized by at times unpredictable flare-ups and remissions) for nineteen years, host Cheryl Crow is no stranger to uncertainty.However, the pandemic has brought a whole new level of uncertainty to the lives of those who are vulnerable, including Cheryl.In this discussion, mental health occupational therapist Carlyn Neek and Cheryl focus discuss ways that Acceptance and Commitment Therapy tools can help people cope with uncertainty and continue

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00:53:26

The Storm After the Calm: Cheryl’s Journey with...

Arthritis Life ·

2022/01/21

What happens when the person who loves everything suddenly likes nothing? Arthritis Life founder and Arthritis Life host Cheryl Crow shares her rocky transition to motherhood while managing a rheumatoid arthritis flare up.She also opens up about her experience with symptoms of postpartum depression and postpartum anxiety, and highlights the importance of therapy in helping her get back to her “usual self.”Please note: this interview initially took place in 2020 on the “What about the Mama?” podcast,

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01:00:22

Precision Medicine and Patient Advocacy

Arthritis Life ·

2022/01/10

Episode at a glance:Tiffany’s diagnosis journey: from initial diagnosis of RA to eventual diagnosis of non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritisHow Tiffany learned the importance of patient advocacyWhy Tiffany formed AiARTHRITIS - International Foundation for Autoimmune & Autoinflammatory Arthritis”What is precision medicine and why is it important?Tiffany’s best advice to newly diagnosed patientsHow you can get involved in patient advocacy and volunteer work at her organizationSpeaker Bios:Tiffany

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00:53:46

Loving Life with Rheumatoid Arthritis, One Handed:...

Arthritis Life ·

2021/12/16

Episode at a glance:Colleen shares what it was like to grow up with one hand.Colleen’s diagnosis story for rheumatoid arthritis and treatments that have helped.How Colleen met her husband and her tips for chronically ill relationships.How Colleen maintains a “glass half full” attitude and a brief discussion of “toxic positivity.”Pain management strategies that helped Colleen after over 4 joint replacement or fusion surgeries.Colleen’s favorite adaptations and gadgets that help her function with one

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00:52:02

Life with Fibromyalgia, Migraine & More: Natalie’s...

Arthritis Life ·

2021/12/10

Episode at a glance:Natalie’s diagnosis stories for fibromyalgia, migraine, celiac, cold urticaria, Hashimoto’s, and other conditionsWhat does fibromyalgia feel like?Cheryl & Natalie discuss how useful the “faulty battery charger” metaphor is for explaining fatigueHow Natalie uses humor to cope with her chronic illnesses, and how that led her to create funny T-shirts and ultimately the Unchargeables communityNatalie’s tips for making invisible illness more visible (including how she formed the

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01:01:36

What is Ableism? With Lene Andersen

Arthritis Life ·

2021/11/30

Episode at a glance:0:00 - 3:25: Lene’s journey with juvenile idiopathic arthritis from diagnosis at age 9 to using a power wheelchair starting at age 16 to now3:25 - 10:40: What is ableism, and how does it relate to other forms of descrimination such as racism or sexism?10:40 - 17:51 - What is health privilege?17:51 - 24:30 - What is internalized ableism and how might it manifest in a person with chronic illness?24:30 - 30:00 - How to dismantle internalized ableism: disentangling worth from

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01:28:12

Ask Cheryl Anything: Celebrating 50 Episodes!

Arthritis Life ·

2021/11/24

In this episode I share why I became an occupational therapist (spoiler alert - it wasn’t about arthritis initially!), answer your “just for fun questions” (including my favorite Taylor Swift songs), answer your arthritis related questions and share insights about coping with the roller coaster of emotions that accompanies chronic illness life. I’m beyond honored and touched to have reached fifty episodes and almost 30,000 downloads of the Arthritis Life podcast! Speaker Bio:Cheryl Crow is an

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00:51:05

How Food, Fitness & Faith help RA Warrior Ashley Nicole

Arthritis Life ·

2021/11/10

Episode at a glance:Ashley’s rheumatoid arthritis diagnosis story: getting the diagnosis at age twenty-seven after being told she was “too young” when she first presented with symptomsFaith: How Ashley’s different kinds of faith help her: faith in God, and faith in herself that she can persevere and achieve her goals, and faith that she can change her mindset.Fitness: Ashley’s journey becoming a personal trainer in 2018, even when those close to her questioned whether she could succeed in that field

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00:51:09

What’s it like to be a Teenager with Juvenile Arthritis?

Arthritis Life ·

2021/11/01

Natasha and Cheryl discuss her treatment journey, how her social life was affected by JIA, the importance of diet and stress management in her treatment plan, and why Natasha formed the nonprofit Take a Pain Check.Episode at a glance:Natasha’s diagnosis story and early experiences with juvenile idiopathic arthritisDifferent treatments Natasha has tried, including steroid joint injections, methotrexate, biologic medications, nutrition and dietary changes, Ayurvedic medicine, meditation and other

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01:18:07

How to Make an Arthritis Friendly Home

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2021/10/19

Episode at a glanceOccupational therapy (OT): Why Lindsay became an OT, and Lindsay & Cheryl’s definitions of the profession. (1:00-6:00)Things to think about when accessing a home when you have arthritis: steps, ramps and more, plus tips on aging in place. (6:00-14:29)Tips for the Bathroom with Arthritis: wiping, bidets, toilet seat height, grab bars, shower gadgets, drying hair and more. (14:30 - 30:25)Tips for the Kitchen with Arthritis: opening aids, considerations for how you organize items

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00:50:37

The Wounded Healer: Unity’s Story

Arthritis Life ·

2021/10/11

Episode at a glanceFull transcript and additional notes available at the Arthritis Life website here.1:00 - 7:30 Unity’s shares her diagnosis story at 15 months old and details her young childhood experiences growing up with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)7:30 - 15:00: How Unity became more active in her care management as an adolescent and explored alternate ways of managing JIA including nutrition, reiki, shamanism, and meditation.15:00 - 23:00 The importance of meditation and managing stress

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01:37:44

What’s it like to be on Methotrexate for Rheumatoid...

Arthritis Life ·

2021/09/21

In this episode, eight women share their journeys with methotrexate as of July 2020. You can hear an update from Jo, Ananthi and Paulina from October 2021 in episode 58.Episode at a glanceIntroduction to Episode with Methotrexate facts (0:00-5:00)Patient introductions (5:00-10:00)Patient stories about being on methotrexate: Paulina, Cheryl, Ali & Ananthi (10:00 - 41:00)Discussion about natural methods versus medications and decision making around that (41:00 - 47:40)More patient stories about being

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00:38:33

Grace's Rheumatoid Arthritis Story

Arthritis Life ·

2021/09/08

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 emotionally with chronic pain and stress (15:50 - 32:00)Grace describes her current business coaching work (32:00 - 37:00)Speaker Bios:Grace Nelson is a business coach, specializing in supporting women in corporate start their online business from scratch and make their first consistent 1K+ months online

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00:47:45

Three Ways I Manage Stress with Chronic Illness

Arthritis Life ·

2021/09/01

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)Cognitive behavior therapy for “thinking problems”:How “Catching ANTs” is a helpful tool for “thinking problems” (when your stress is caused by maladaptive thinking patterns) (12:30 - 20:45 )Mindfulness & “perpetual problems”Cheryl explains how true mindfulness of the present moment (even uncomfortable parts

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00:57:50

Life with Rheumatoid Arthritis in Three Continents:...

Arthritis Life ·

2021/08/15

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 journey with rheumatoid arthritis in Venezuela and her emotional reaction to the diagnosis at age twenty oneManaging expectations: Maria and Cheryl discuss what it’s like to try to manage your expectations and plan your life when diagnosed with RA so youngCollege and international studies: The

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01:17:31

“I’m not Hysterical, I’m Sick:” Kim's Story of...

Arthritis Life ·

2021/08/04

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 wrong” with her when it turns out her lung had collapsed, she had an air leak on her lung suture line and she also had rheumatoid arthritis. Kim shares her experiences and perspectives with candor in hopes that no one who’s gone through similar experiences will feel alone.Episode at a glance:Kim’s

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00:52:41

What’s it like to grow up with juvenile idiopathic...

Arthritis Life ·

2021/07/20

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, including social isolationThe challenges Suruthi faced in college with some “friends” and roommates not understanding her condition, accusing her of faking and ultimately bullying and shaming herHow Suruthi’s painful experiences and her volunteer work with “Versus Arthritis” in the UK led her to create

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00:55:46

Why do Disability Pride and Disability Representation...

Arthritis Life ·

2021/07/14

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” storyHow Karol learned the importance of partnership with a doctor and taking an active role in her care in her 20sWhy Karol identifies as disabled, rather than a “person with disability” (including a discussion of the #SayTheWord, #TheWordIsDisabled movement)How both Cheryl and Karol have confronted

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