Spondycast

Acupuncturist and integrative health expert, Brian Bowen, LAc, CMT, PAS, CES, CPT, CHPC, Power MBA, discusses Dao Needle Therapy and how it may benefit individuals with chronic pain.

Acupuncturist and integrative health expert Brian Bowen, LAc, CMT, PAS, CES, CPT, CHPC, Power MBA, shares how combining acupuncture, massage therapy, and corrective exercise can help manage chronic musculoskeletal pain—including conditions like spondyloarthritis—through a holistic and personalized approach.

Dr. Tristan Huie, pulmonologist and expert in interstitial lung disease, explains how spondyloarthritis can impact lung function, what symptoms to watch for, and how early detection, treatment, and multidisciplinary care can help protect respiratory health.

Lousin Mehrabi, a globally recognized negotiation expert, shares how the principles of negotiation, emotional intelligence, and inner peace can empower people, especially those with chronic illness, to advocate for their needs, build resilience, and navigate life’s challenges confidently.

Dr. Christina Chambers, a leading expert in prenatal and lactation research, discusses how MotherToBaby studies help evaluate the safety of medications and treatments - like those used for spondyloarthritis - during pregnancy, and how patients can get involved in this vital research.

In this special 100th episode, Spondycast host Jill Miller becomes the guest, sharing her personal journey with spondyloarthritis, favorite moments from the show, and her vision for an empowered patient community.

Gwen Robinson, RNS Historian Supervisor & Infusion Nurse Specialist, shares valuable insights on how nurses support SpA patients, improve communication, and strengthen the patient-care team relationship.

Robert Felix, a senior information specialist at MotherToBaby California, discusses MTB's evidence-based information about medications and other exposures during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Patricia Ewa Grabarek, PhD, and Katina Brynn Sawyer, PhD, co-founders of Workr Beeing and authors of the book “Leading for Wellness”, discuss strategies for navigating the workplace while managing a chronic illness.

Dr. Camile Moreno, an expert in midlife women’s health, discusses how perimenopause and menopause impact women’s health, including those women who manage a chronic inflammatory rheumatic disease.