flourish - The Podcast

Dr. Siân Bevan, Chief Science Officer at the Arthritis Society, discusses the research we're funding, and the developments that hold great promise for extinguishing the fire of arthritis.

Gabe Koury speaks about his recent ankylosing spondylitis diagnosis. He shares what he’s learned since the initial shock of the diagnosis and his tips on accepting and managing the disease. A great listen for anyone who is newly diagnosed with arthritis.

Our President and CEO, Trish Barbato, and her mother, Maria Barbato, talk about being a caregiver to a parent with arthritis. We discover where Trish gets her fiery spirit, and learn about her vision for the future of arthritis and the Arthritis Society.

Laurie Proulx, VP at the Canadian Arthritis Patient Alliance, talks about how she is managing her arthritis and her young family during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Maureen Beauchamp's path to accessing medical cannabis to treat her rheumatoid arthritis was long and winding. Dr. Shelley Turner provides  insight into how to seek out a medical professional to guide you on your medical cannabis journey.

Welcome to another engaging episode of flourish – The Podcast, about accessing medical cannabis. In this episode, we speak with Maureen Beauchamp from Nova Scotia, who is a recent medical cannabis user. Her path to accessing medical cannabis to treat her rheumatoid arthritis symptoms was long and winding.

Joining her in this episode is Dr. Shelley Turner from Ekosi Health. Dr Turner, a proud member of the Pimicikamak First Nation in Cross Lake, Man., is a trailblazing doctor in the field of medical cannabis. She provides further insight into how to access not only medical cannabis, but also seeking out a medical professional to guide you on your medical cannabis journey.

Cristina Montoya, a registered dietician living with rheumatoid arthritis discusses the importance of good nutrition, what a healthy diet looks like, and some of the myths surrounding certain diets and foods.