Tune in to this episode as Cheryl and Dr. Wada discuss navigating life with arthritis, including getting diagnosed, understanding the healthcare system, and managing expectations for health appointments.

They also explore the importance of embracing uncertainty and finding support through the Arthritis Life Extravaganza. Get practical tips and inspiration for living well with arthritis.

TIMESTAMP
00:00 Welcome
00:59 Get to know Cheryl
04:08 Getting Diagnosed with Arthritis
07:17 Understanding the Healthcare System
09:09 Getting the Most Out of Your Health Appointments
13:55 Managing your expectations for your health visit
14:43 Embracing Uncertainty
20:58 It's okay not to know all the answers
24:48 The Arthitis Life Hack Extravaganza

ABOUT CHERYL
Cheryl Crow is a fierce advocate for meeting the full picture of patients’ needs beyond joint pain. After living with rheumatoid arthritis for over a decade and becoming an occupational therapist, Cheryl founded Arthritis Life with the mission of educating, empowering and supporting people with arthritis. She created the Rheum to THRIVE support program and Arthritis Life Podcast to help people with rheumatic disease live full, vibrant and meaningful lives.

Most days you can find Cheryl creating life hack videos, sharing patient stories on the Arthritis Life Podcast or spreading the word about ACT: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).

CONNECT WITH CHERYL CROW
Arthritis Life website → https://arthritis.theenthusiasticlife.com/
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Twitter → https://twitter.com/realcc
Youtube channel → https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDEZnSHMkC5FJ6enOwHsRKg
Arthritis Life Facebook Page → https://www.facebook.com/arthritisLIFE
Arthritis Life Podcast Facebook Group → https://www.facebook.com/groups/arthritislifepodcastandsupport

GET TICKETS TO THE ARTHRITIS LIFE EXTRAVAGANZA → https://bit.ly/arthritislife23
Celebrate ways to make life with arthritis easier and learn the latest tips and tricks from arthritis patients and experts!

ABOUT DR KARA WADA
Quadruple board-certified pediatric and adult allergy immunology & lifestyle medicine physician, Sjogren’s patient and life coach shares her recipe for success combining anti-inflammatory lifestyle, trusting therapeutic relationships, modern medicine & our minds to harness our body’s ability to heal.

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