Live Yes! with Arthritis
You may have arthritis, but it doesn't have you.
The Arthritis Foundation’s one-of-a-kind podcast. Hosted by patients, for patients.
Latest Podcast
Relationships
On this episode, we're talking about relationships. Psychotherapist Katie Willard Virant shares tips to navigate relationships with loved ones. Get the tools you need to share your arthritis story.
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Our Hosts
Rebecca Gillett, MS OTR/L
Rebecca was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis at age 26. Eighteen years later – after hundreds of injections, 14 surgeries and becoming a licensed occupational therapist – she is happy to be working at the Arthritis Foundation to educate and raise awareness about what it's like living with arthritis.
Julie Eller
Julie was diagnosed with arthritis at 7 years old. Like Rebecca, she has been living with arthritis for 18 years. Julie talks about the ups and downs, including her worst days when she needed an ambulatory wheelchair, to her most resilient ones when she biked 525 miles down the California coast. Julie loves working at the Arthritis Foundation and elevating the patient voice.
Past Episodes
Physical Activity
On this episode, we're talking about physical activity. Rheumatologist Dr. Kim Huffman shares the benefits and modifications to get most out of your movements. Listen now and take a the step toward improved wellness.Available now: Physical Activity Podcast show notes featuring tips, tricks and tools you can trust from the Arthritis Foundation.
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Trendy Diets
On this episode, we're talking about trendy diets and whether they are helpful or harmful for people with arthritis. Nutrition expert, registered dietitian and assistance professor of clinical nutrition at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dr. Lona Sandon, will help us separate fact from fiction about the Paleo and Keto diets, intermittent fasting, as well as detoxes and cleanses.Available now: Trendy Podcast show notes featuring tips, tricks and tools you can trust from the Arthritis Foundation.
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Mindfulness
On this episode, we're talking about the link between stress and arthritis symptoms, like pain, sleep and fatigue and how mindfulness can help. Get tips on getting started from special guests, Nicole Riley, MD, an integrative pain management doctor and mindfulness expert, and Meryl Arnett, a meditation and yoga teacher.Available now: Mindfulness Podcast show notes featuring tips, tricks and tools you can trust from the Arthritis Foundation.
CBD
On this episode, we're talking about CBD for arthritis symptom relief with special guest Dr. Kevin Boehnke from the Chronic Pain and Fatigue Research Center at the University of Michigan. Is it worth the hype, time and money?
Available now: CBD Podcast show notes featuring tips, tricks and tools you can trust from the Arthritis Foundation.
*Live Yes! With Arthritis Podcast was recorded and edited at Atlanta Podcast Recording Studio
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