Arthritis Life Podcast
1) Finding Joy and Purpose: Cheryl’s Rheumatoid Arthritis Story
On this special episode, “Chronic Pain Reset” podcast host Dr. Afton Hassett sits down with Cheryl Crow, an occupational therapist, patient advocate, founder of Arthritis Life and host of the Arthriti...Show More
2) Mindful Social Media and Chronic Illness: Gittel and Cheryl's Journeys
On this episode, Gittel returns for her fifth appearance to reflect on her journey with Crohn's disease and ankylosing spondylitis, her evolving relationship with the Rheum to Thrive program, and the ...Show More
3) Rheumer Has It: Axial Spondyloarthritis Myths v. Facts with Dr. Jean Liew
Curious about axial spondyloarthritis and how it affects people beyond the typical stereotypes? Join us on our latest episode of 'Rheumer Has It' with Dr. Jean Liew as we bust myths and delve into the...Show More
4) From Frustration to Inspiration: Melissa’s Journey of Self-Advocacy, Diagnostic Purgatory and Life with Scleroderma
In this episode of The Arthritis Life Podcast, Melissa Marquis, a nurse from Connecticut, shares her journey of navigating a 17-year battle with autoimmune diseases, including a decade of undiagnosed ...Show More
5) Rheumer Has It: Separating Myth from Reality for Nutrition and Rheumatic Disease
On this episode of 'Rheumer Has It,' hosts Eileen and Cheryl tackle the crucial, yet often confusing, topic of nutrition for people living with rheumatic diseases like rheumatoid arthritis.
6) Coping with Rheumatoid Arthritis, PCOS and Scleritis: Chelsea’s Story
Getting diagnosed with an autoimmune disease in your 20s can feel like your whole life just got flipped upside down. At just 24, Chelsea was hit with the triple challenge of rheumatoid arthritis (RA),...Show More
7) Rheumer Has it: Sleep with Dr. Deb Da Costa
Sleep is a vital yet often overlooked aspect of arthritis care, despite its significant impact on symptoms such as pain, fatigue, depression, anxiety, and cognitive function—even when the condition is...Show More
8) Never Give In, Never Give up, Never Let Go, and Just Keep Fighting: Estela Mata’s Story
In this episode, Cheryl and Estela Mata, a passionate advocate for autoimmune disease awareness and support, discuss their personal journeys with autoimmune diseases. Estela shares how she’s been invo...Show More
9) Rheumer Has It: 6 Types of Unsolicited Advice and How We Respond
Have you ever struggled to respond to unsolicited advice or comments about your rheumatic disease? On this episode of 'Rheumer Has It,' hosts Eileen and Cheryl tackle the pervasive issue of unsolicite...Show More
10) Navigating Psoriatic Arthritis in Alaska: Dawn’s Story
What’s it really like to live with psoriatic arthritis—especially in a place as unique as Anchorage, Alaska? In this episode, Cheryl sits down with Dawn, who shares her journey of being diagnosed with...Show More