Hello and Welcome to PsA HQ Podcasts -  I’m Mel Brooke, and this year I am hosting a new podcast mini-series called “Voices Making a Difference”, highlighting people who have used their musculoskeletal or chronic condition experiences to drive positive change  - whether through advocacy, research, writing, or community support.

In this episode, I speak to Gillian Best, author of "Chronic: Understanding Pain," we discuss her background and motivation for writing the book. She shares her experience living with multiple autoimmune conditions, including ankylosing spondylitis and Crohn's disease and how she wanted to find an answer to why Chronic pain is so poorly understood and hard to treat.  Gillian explains how the book began, shares how she reached out to researchers to help get an answer -   and why writing it has been part of a personal quest to find a cure for her conditions. 

Please tune in, follow and help celebrate Gill and more people in this series – all making a difference in MSK. Through relaxed, meaningful conversations, each episode explores personal journeys, the motivation behind their work, and the impact they’re making.

Because lived experience doesn’t just tell a story - it can drive real change.

Gills book can be found online via Amazon and in many high street book shops. 

Also mentioned in the podcast was Gills instagram: @gillianebest

If you would like to share your experience or think of someone who would be a great fit for this series please get in touch. My website and contacts can be found via ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠one of my links here ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and I would love it if you follow me on your listening platform for news of more episodes!

Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Yevhen Onoychenko⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ from ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pixabay⁠⁠⁠

This podcast shares real conversations and insights to support people living with inflammatory arthritis and related conditions. It aims to amplify patient voices, improve understanding, and make information more accessible.

Disclaimer
This episode reflects personal experiences and discussion. It is not intended as medical advice. Always speak to a healthcare professional for individual guidance.