Live Yes! With Arthritis

As we wrap up 2021, and yet another year of dealing with a pandemic and lots uncertainty, Live Yes! With Arthritis Podcast host, Rebecca Gillett, MA OTR/L, takes a look back at the year’s podcasts and shares some of the highlights from the most popular episodes.

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Self-compassion is the act of showing kindness to oneself in times of suffering. In this episode, a trained medical doctor and mindfulness practitioner shares tips on how to use self compassion to help dial down stress, alleviate depression and even alter the pain experience.

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Special Guest: Christiane Wolf, MD, PhD.

Learn about new research and insights that may lead to better treatments and access to health care for people living with arthritis and related conditions. This episode features some highlights from the American College of Rheumatology’s annual scientific meeting — a six-day conference that draws professionals in rheumatology worldwide to learn about and discuss the latest research. Topics this year include the impact of COVID-19 on people with rheumatic conditions, benefits and warnings about certain medications, and disparities in health care. Host Rebecca Gillett also speaks with the Arthritis Foundation’s Steven Taylor about how the Foundation supports research and initiatives to improve the lives of those with arthritis.

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With so much information about what to eat for arthritis, it can get confusing – quick. Learn the truth about common arthritis diet myths as well as proven healthy eating tips from registered dietitian, including how to tailor a diet for your individual needs.

This episode was originally released on November 24, 2020.

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Special Guest: Ginger Hultin, MS, RDN, CSO.

Whether you have rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis or some other chronic pain condition, your experience of pain is deeply personal and shaped by various biological, emotional, and psychological factors. Learn how to build personal pain plan by identifying the different factors that affect you the most, including how your attitude impacts your ability to effectively manage pain.

This episode was originally released on September 22, 2020.

Visit the Live Yes! With Arthritis Podcast site to read the blog and get show notes and a full transcript: https://arthritis.org/liveyes/podcast

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Special Guests: Claudia Campbell, PhD and Rachel Aaron, PhD, MA.

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.

This episode was originally released December 9, 2019.

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Special Guests: Meryl Arnett and Nicole Marie Reilly, MD.

Combining the low-impact movements of yoga with mindfulness provides both physical and mental benefits for people living with arthritis. Learn more in this discussion with Steffany Moonaz, PhD, creator of Yoga for Arthritis.

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Special Guest: Dr. Steffany Moonaz.

Listen to Dr. Paul Lam, a global leader in tai chi for health and creator of the Tai Chi for Arthritis program, explain how the slow, controlled, mindful movements in tai chi provide physical and mental benefits for people with arthritis.

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Visit the Live Yes! With Arthritis Podcast site to read the blog and get show notes and a full transcript: https://arthritis.org/liveyes/podcast

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Special Guest: Dr. Paul Lam.

The internet is brimming with health advice and information, but not all sources of medical information are created equal. So how do you find trustworthy sources when searching for information about your arthritis? In this episode, guest speaker Dr. Arefa Cassoobhoy, Chief Medical Editor and Vice President of Medical Affairs with the Everyday Health Group, shares insights to help weed through what’s fact and fiction and get to the information you need.

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Special Guest: Arefa Cassoobhoy, MD, MPH.

More than a year into the pandemic, many school districts are making a push towards in-person learning. But what does this mean for kids with compromised immune systems, like those living with JA? An educational rights attorney discusses what parents can reasonably ask for to protect their child, including tips on how to get started and how to file a dispute if accommodations are denied.

Visit the Live Yes! With Arthritis Podcast site to read the blog and get show notes and a full transcript: https://arthritis.org/liveyes/podcast

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Special Guest: Heidi Goldsmith.