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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, anxi ...
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Freedom only happens when you are driven by purpose. As one of my friends Joe Polish says: “… if you want a breakthrough, you’ve got to break something…” The Growth to Freedom™ Show helps you transform your life in business and in relationships. It’s a fresh mix of strategy, resources, and entertainment that guides you to create the personal and business breakthroughs you need. Your success and freedom will only grow to the extent you do, and the The Growth to Freedom™ Show will help you fin ...
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In this episode, Cheryl Crow and Dr. Liana Fraenkel dive into the crucial concept of "Shared Decision Making" (SDM) in rheumatoid arthritis care. SDM is a collaborative approach where patients and doctors work together to develop a treatment plan. It empowers patients to express their preferences and values, while doctors listen actively and consid…
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In this episode, Maggie shares valuable insights from life with axial spondyloarthritis, sjogren’s, osteoarthritis, hypermobility, migraine, and POTS. She also shares her treatment journey which she divides into a “discovery phase, treatment phase, and tinkering phase.” Maggie and Cheryl discuss practical advice for managing multiple chronic illnes…
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Back in January 2021, I shared the eight most important things that loved ones should know, so they can best support people with autoimmune arthritis. This episode includes messages and insights from twenty-eight other patients! Today, I’m re-releasing this episode with some additional insights I’ve gained after leading patient support and self-man…
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Cheryl and Jen share exciting trends in rheumatology research that will help improve quality of life and develop better targeted treatments for rheumatic disease. They also discuss the importance of involving patients at all levels of research, and shared simple ways that listeners can get involved. Additionally, Cheryl and Jen reflected on the imp…
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In this episode, Stasha shares her diagnosis journey for rheumatoid arthritis and reflects on what it was like being a parent to small children while learning how to adapt to rheumatoid arthritis. Stasha also shares how her quest to merge science-based and natural methods led her to starting a blog. Cheryl and Stasha reflect on the role “obstinance…
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Have you ever read a love story that features someone with chronic illness? In this episode, author Marissa Eller shares how living with RA led her to write her debut young adult (YA) romantic comedy book "Joined at the Joints." She and Cheryl discuss the importance of authentic representation in books and media, particularly for those with invisib…
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What’s it like to suddenly go bald at age 22? In this episode, Cheryl interviews Colleen Kydd, who speaks candidly about living with autoimmune alopecia. She shares how she went from covering her baldness with wigs to confidently, unapologetically embracing her identity as a “bald girl in a big world!” Colleen shares how she managed her alopecia in…
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In this episode, Katie reflects on the crucial role that parental and patient advocacy played in her her journey to a diagnosis of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). She also shares her college experience, and discusses the roles that comedy and humor have played in helping her cope. Cheryl and Katie express the importance of accepting the need f…
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Cheryl, Dr. Yu and Dr. Feldman share their patient experiences and exploring problems with current healthcare systems. They then share how these problems led them to form creative patient programs and services. Cheryl shares the origin story for her Rheum to THRIVE program, and Dr. Yu and Dr. Feldman share how they created Rheumission, a virtual fi…
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After facing skepticism from some medical professionals who doubted her ability to run, Gretchen defied expectations and has completed over 100 half marathons, all while raising money and awareness for autoimmune causes. She and Cheryl also discuss the importance of self compassion in their journeys with chronic autoimmune disease. Gretchen shares …
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On episode 125, Paulina Buryzynska shares how self-compassion and mindfulness help her thrive with rheumatoid arthritis. She also highlights the importance of reconnecting with her body after experiencing a period of dissociation as a coping mechanism for pain. Cheryl and Paulina discuss the power of non-judgmental awareness and loving curiosity in…
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Dr Dave & Dr Campbell answer Cheryl’s burning questions about long COVID, vaccine efficacy and safety for people with autoimmune conditions, and potential links between autoimmunity and long COVID. They also talk about cutting edge research and new therapies including CAR T-cell therapy. Dr. Campbell encourages participation in research studies to …
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Through sharing her own story publicly, Catherine learned the importance of disability representation and advocacy for young people. She also delves into why it is crucial to include the voices of young adults in the research and advocacy process. Cheryl and Catherine explore the process of dismantling their own internalized ableism and challenging…
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Trigger warning: orthorexia / eating disorders; fear of foods In Episode 122, Ray shares the shock and emotional turmoil he experienced upon receiving his diagnoses of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), ankylosing spondylitis (AS), and osteoarthritis (OA). He described the initial denial he felt and the process of coming to terms with his diagnoses, acknow…
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Christine highlights the importance of lifestyle methods to manage chronic conditions including sleep hygiene, stress management, anti inflammatory nutrition, exercise and more. They discuss the importance of focusing on what brings joy and meaning to one's life while managing chronic illness. Overall, the conversation underscores the importance of…
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Cheryl and Rebecca also share misconceptions and talk about the variability and fluctuations of symptoms, as well as reframing limitations and embracing flexibility. They explore the idea of living a "good life" with rheumatic diseases, acknowledging the challenges while emphasizing the possibility of thriving and pursuing one's dreams despite the …
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Episode Summary ****Please see the episode trigger warning below. On episode 119 of the Arthritis Life Podcast, Christine Troyano shares her journey of living, traveling the world and dancing with rheumatoid arthritis. She also opens up about pressures she experienced as a young person to treat her arthritis without medication, and then shares her …
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Rosemary also shares her experience with a mystery skin rash that ended up being a rare psoriatic arthritis medication side effect: leukocytoclastic vasculitis triggered by drug-induced lupus, and an eventual diagnosis of Palisaded Neutrophilic and Granulomatous Dermatitis. Throughout the episode, Rosemary and Cheryl discuss the importance of copin…
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Cheryl and Dr. Kimberly discuss the importance of pain science education to help patients better understand and manage their pain perception. The also explore the importance of building a network of health professionals and support groups to empower patients to advocate for themselves and navigate their treatment journey effectively. They conclude …
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In episode 116 of the Arthritis Life Podcast, Lauren Huffman shares her journey with Ankylosing Spondylitis, and how her passion for occupational therapy and dogs has brought her meaning even through challenges. She and Cheryl give insight into the “behind the scenes” of Arthritis Life, and what resources are available. They discuss the importance …
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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 pro…
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Dan Kuschell is a husband, dad, serial entrepreneur, and angel investor. He runs Breakthrough3X, a company that gives you instant access to a Fractional CMO Team. Breakthrough3X helps founders and CEOs grow their businesses 3 to 10x and generate more clients daily with a simple system that gets them free from the day-to-day. Dan has owned 12 compan…
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Episode at a glance: For full episode show notes go to the episode page here. Diagnosis story: Julia went from having a very active lifestyle, to becoming waking up with pain, fatigue, fever, and other symptoms. After initially thinking her symptoms were from a virus or pushing herself too hard in dance, she received a diagnosis of rheumatoid arthr…
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Dr. Maggie Yu, MD, IFMCP, is a holistic and functional family practice physician, the CEO at MY.MD Biotherapeutics, and the Founder of Transform Autoimmune Disease Naturally. For over 16 years, she has provided education and training on topics like longevity and reversing chronic diseases through various media platforms. With over 25 years of educa…
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Dan Kuschell is a husband, dad, serial entrepreneur, and angel investor. He runs Breakthrough3X, a company that gives you instant access to a Fractional CMO Team. Breakthrough3X helps founders and CEOs grow their businesses 3 to 10x and generate more clients daily with a simple system that gets them free from the day-to-day. Dan has owned 12 compan…
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In this episode, Cheryl discusses the major themes in Taylor Swift’s music that relate to the chronic illness experience, from the “Haunting” experience of a medication not working anymore to my own “Anti Heroic” immune system to the constant question of “Are We Out of the Woods yet?” when in a flare up. After weaving in and out her own experience …
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Cheryl and Dr. Hosey delve into the importance of accepting the unpredictability of life with chronic illness and redefining what constitutes a "normal" life. This includes a discussion about resilience, mindfulness, and the potential for personal growth in the face of chronic health struggles. Dr. Hosey's shares how she turned her pain into purpos…
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Jay Abraham is the Founder and CEO of The Abraham Group, Inc., where he has spent over 30 years significantly increasing the bottom line for more than 10,000 clients in 1,000 industries globally. He is recognized as one of the world’s most impactful marketing strategists, business innovators, entrepreneurial advisors, and mentors. In 2000, Forbes l…
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After discovering that episode 14 is the most downloaded of all my Arthritis Life Podcast episodes, I decided to release it with some additional insights from my perspective now. I also provide some updates after facilitating support groups for over 250 people in the last three years. This episode includes a deep dive into how rheumatoid arthritis …
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This is a follow up to episode 45: “What’s it like to be on Methotrexate for Rheumatoid Arthritis or Psoriatic Arthritis?” Paulina, Jenny, Ali, and Ananthi share what’s changed and what has stayed the same with their medications, including whether they’re still on methotrexate. They also reflect on how they’ve navigated the ups and downs of chronic…
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Cheryl and Dr. Amigues touch upon the significance of accurately diagnosing RA and the potential for misdiagnosis, especially as this influences the ability to receive appropriate care. They give valuable insight into the journey of living with RA, and bring a positive perspective that thriving can be possible through effective medical intervention…
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Lenita Abouchabake is the Managing Director of Teen Coach Academy, which offers training for educators, counselors, coaches, and speakers to empower and transform teens' lives. As a thought leader, coach, speaker, and former teacher, she is one of the leading voices in the teen education market. Lenita focuses on building influential teen coaches t…
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Dan Kuschell is a husband, dad, serial entrepreneur, and angel investor. He runs Breakthrough3X, a company that gives you instant access to a Fractional CMO Team. Breakthrough3X helps founders and CEOs grow their businesses 3 to 10x and generate more clients daily with a simple system that gets them free from the day-to-day. Dan has owned 12 compan…
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Emily explains what post-exertional malaise is, and highlights the challenges associated with diagnosing and managing ME/CFS. Emily emphasizes the need for personalized care and the critical role of patients in advocating for their own health. This conversation underscores the significance of creating strong support networks for people living with …
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Liana Ling is the CEO of AdSkills, an e-learning company offering advertising classes to professionals. She is also the President of Power Up Strategy, which provides business coaching for entrepreneurs. As a seasoned digital marketing expert, Liana has over a decade of experience in the info product and coaching industries. Recognized as one of th…
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Cheryl and Brianna discuss the challenges and the benefits of sharing your chronic illness story publicly on social media, including how they deal with both positive and negative feedback from a growing audience. They also discuss the positive impact of finding support and inspiration online. Brianna shares her involvement with the Arthritis Founda…
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Greg Downey is the Managing Director of Purim Ventures, a strategic management and venture studio working alongside C-suite executives, physicians, and entrepreneurs. With over 25 years of executive leadership experience, he helps startup, growth, and public companies increase sales and market dominance. Greg accomplishes this by creating capital f…
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Summary: Cheryl and Tyra delve into Tyra's unique journey as a Black woman living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and her inspiring efforts to create a documentary about her experiences. Tyra, an actress and filmmaker, shared how her struggle with RA led her to embark on the documentary project. She discussed the challenges of living with chronic pa…
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Joe Foley is the Founder, President, and Client Experience Officer at Disk.com, a company providing manufacturing, fulfillment, and shipping services for e-commerce and Shopify business owners. With over 39 years in business, Disk.com ships approximately 10,000 packages a week. Joe has worked with prolific authors, speakers, and leaders focused on …
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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 Autoimmune Association’s upcoming event: the Autoimmune Community Summit. This includes sessions on managing pain and fatigue, communicating with healthcar…
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Episode summary Rheumatologist Dr. Buckner emphasizes the importance of early diagnosis and reassures patients that, although there might not be a cure yet, advancements in treatments have significantly improved the quality of life for individuals with autoimmune diseases. She highlights the crucial role of patients in research partnerships, where …
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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 conversation delves into the power of mindset in managing chronic pain, the significance of self-love, and the need to let go of self-blame. Cheryl and…
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David Newman, CSP, is the Founder of Do It! Marketing, a revenue acceleration mentorship program for B2B consulting practices. He specializes in thought leadership marketing via seminars, consulting, and coaching programs to help solo consultants and businesses grow their revenues from 50-500% in under 15 months. As a certified speaking professiona…
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Sam Silverstein, CSP, CPAE, is the Founder and CEO of The Accountability Institute, a business consultancy helping executives and entrepreneurs build accountable companies and create sustainable, high-performing cultures. He is an executive consultant on workplace culture and accountability and has written 12 books, including No More Excuses! and N…
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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. Cheryl emphasizes the importance of advocating for oneself and seeking alternatives if a treatment is not the right fit. Using Mobility Aids and Devices…
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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 physiatrist who specializes in pain. Understanding Pain: Dr. Furlan explains how pain science is continually advancing and more information about how the …
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Jill Lublin is a master publicity strategist, international keynote speaker, and 4x best-selling author. With over 200 global speaking engagements, she empowers audiences through interactive keynotes, seminars, and training programs on publicity, networking, and influence marketing. With 25 years of expertise, Jill has been featured on the stages o…
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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 our memories of my diagnosis story, which covers roughly 2001-2004.This includes a discussion about the profound confusion we all experienced when I w…
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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 illnesses that are sometimes out of our control. Katie shares how she copes and finds ways to hold on to moments of joy even when her symptoms of Refle…
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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 soci…
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