Episode 2: The Live Well with Arthritis Podcast

#2 From Flares to Fitness: How @anotherdaywithra Moves with RA

For the second episode of The Live Well with Arthritis Podcast, host Emily Johnson sits down with Ali DiGiacomo, certified personal trainer, advocate, and influencer known as @anotherdaywithra, who lives with rheumatoid arthritis (RA).

Ali shares how she went from limited mobility to coaching others with chronic illness. From living, training, and traveling with RA, to breaking medication stigma and finding strength through movement. Her inspiring story proves that arthritis doesn’t mean the end of activity, but the start of moving differently to support our health.

Topics covered:

• Early experiences with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) and years of misdiagnosis
• Transitioning from limited mobility to becoming a personal trainer
• Building community and using social media to reduce isolation and share honest, balanced perspectives (and that viral video!)
• The role of movement in improving stiffness, energy, and mood, with an emphasis on accessibility and modification
• Addressing medication realities, stigma, and why it's not 'one-size-fits-all'
• Her strategies for traveling while managing medications
• Tips for partners, friends, and family to better support someone with arthritis
• How online advocacy and connection has made an impact
• Key takeaways on integrating practical routines, positive mindset, and community

About the podcast:

With a focus on reducing inflammation and improving daily life, the podcast will feature expert interviews, science-backed strategies, and real stories from people living with all types of arthritis.

Emily combines her 12+ years of lived experience and insights from healthcare professionals to offer practical, encouraging steps that help you feel healthier, happier, and less alone when living with arthritis.

Emily is a bestselling author, founder of Live Well with Arthritis, and creator of Arthritis Foodie.

Episode Links:

Live Well with Arthritis Waitlist: https://www.livewellwitharthritis.com/waitlist

Ali DiGiacomo @AnotherDaywithRA:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anotherdaywithra/
• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@anotherdaywithra?lang=en
• Website: https://www.anotherdaywithra.com/

Emily Johnson @ArthritisFoodie:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arthritisfoodie/
• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@arthritisfoodie
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arthritisfoodie/

Further Resources: https://linktr.ee/arthritisfoodie