Dating. It’s a weighted word that triggers eye rolls and a slew of other emotions and emotive responses. While it’s not for the faint of heart, the heart is the very reason why we put ourselves out there and through the dating gauntlet. Dating with a chronic condition like arthritis creates its own level of trials — both physical and emotional. In this episode, our experts candidly discuss what it’s really like to date with arthritis and explore the challenges, the highs and lows, how to make it...
Feb 21, 2023•43 min•Season 8Ep. 73
We all know that staying physically active is one of the best things you can do for your arthritis and overall health. But let’s be honest, staying active when pain is persistent is hard, and at times, may feel impossible. The research and recommendations for the benefits of physical activity are well documented. The CDC recommends adults with chronic health conditions and disabilities get at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic physical activity a week and at least two days a week of...
Feb 07, 2023•28 min•Season 8Ep. 72
Arthritis can affect anyone — even children. Hear real talk about juvenile arthritis from those who have lived with it and how they adapted and overcame obstacles to thrive with JA. *Visit the Live Yes! With Arthritis Podcast episode page get show notes, additional resources and read the full transcript: https://www.arthritis.org/liveyes/podcast/new-podcast/ep71-arthritis-is-ageless * We want to hear from you. Tell us what you think about the Live Yes! With Arthritis Podcast. Get started by emai...
Jan 24, 2023•43 min•Season 8Ep. 71
2022 was an eventful year. In this episode, our host, Rebecca, takes a look back at the most memorable moments from the past year’s top podcasts on subjects such as mental health, fatigue and sleep, sex and intimacy, pain management, grief and more. *Visit the Live Yes! With Arthritis Podcast episode page get show notes, additional resources and read the full transcript: https://www.arthritis.org/liveyes/podcast/new-podcast/ep70-2022-highlights * We want to hear from you. Tell us what you think ...
Dec 20, 2022•19 min•Season 7Ep. 70
Leading experts in rheumatology from all over the world convened at the American College of Rheumatology annual scientific meeting, ACR Convergence. In this episode, Rebecca talks to some of the rheumatologists and scientists about their work and presentations, and to other patients who participated. Hear about some of the research, treatments and trends that have emerged in the past year. *Visit the Live Yes! With Arthritis Podcast episode page get show notes, additional resources and read the ...
Dec 06, 2022•59 min•Season 7Ep. 69
Access will soon expand for new biologic treatments for inflammatory arthritis called biosimilars. Learn what they are, what to expect when taking one, including safety and effectiveness, and how determine if they are right for you. Visit the Live Yes! With Arthritis Podcast episode page get show notes, additional resources and read the full transcript: https://www.arthritis.org/liveyes/podcast/new-podcast/ep68-biosimilars-101-inflammatory-arthritis We want to hear from you. Tell us what you thi...
Nov 22, 2022•35 min•Season 7Ep. 68
Being overweight can make arthritis worse — and not just because every extra pound adds four pounds of force on joints. Fat is an active tissue that drives inflammation. In this episode, a scientist discusses her research into the role of fat, how it seems to affect cartilage and how it might be linked to osteoarthritis. She also offers some tips for achieving a healthier weight. Visit the Live Yes! With Arthritis Podcast site to read the blog, get show notes and a full transcript: https://arthr...
Nov 08, 2022•36 min•Season 7Ep. 67
Movement is medicine when it comes to arthritis pain, but what if it hurts just to get moving? In this episode, you’ll hear how a physical therapist can help you learn to move with less pain. An expert will also discuss PT techniques to ease pain without drugs. Visit the Live Yes! With Arthritis Podcast site to read the blog, get show notes and a full transcript: https://arthritis.org/liveyes/podcast We want to hear from you. Tell us what you think about the Live Yes! With Arthritis Podcast. Get...
Oct 25, 2022•33 min•Season 7Ep. 66
Research has revealed that physical activity and staying active plays a key role to managing arthritis and its symptoms — including reduced pain, increased strength, flexibility and range of motion, as well as overall better health and mood. In this episode of the Arthritis Foundation’s Live Yes! With Arthritis Podcast, we'll dive into the science of how movement is beneficial for the joints and overall health and well-being. As part of their support of the Arthritis Foundation, this episode was...
Oct 11, 2022•31 min•Season 7Ep. 65
Not all pain is the same. In fact, there are several different types of pain that can affect us differently — physically, emotionally, mentally. Knowing which type of pain you’re experiencing is the key to effectively treating the pain. For Pain Awareness Month this September, we’re featuring a two-part series podcast on pain in which we first explored the different types of pain people with arthritis may experience. In this, the second part of the series, we hear from a psychologist who special...
Sep 27, 2022•36 min•Season 7Ep. 64
Not all pain is the same. In fact, there are several different types of pain that can affect us differently — physically, emotionally, mentally. Knowing your type of pain is the key to effectively treating it. This episode is the first of a two-part series for Pain Awareness Month in which you’ll learn to identify your type of pain and potential causes. Listen now and stay tuned for part two in which we explore solutions to pain. Visit the Live Yes! With Arthritis Podcast episode page to get sho...
Sep 13, 2022•36 min•Season 7Ep. 63
The average doctor’s appointment is just 18 minutes, so effective communication is key to getting the care you need. Learn how to navigate common doctor-patient communication obstacles, including what both parties can do differently and better to improve care. Also, get tips on how bring up difficult topics with your doctor, like medication concerns and alternative therapies. Visit the Live Yes! With Arthritis Podcast episode page to get show notes, additional resources and read the full transcr...
Aug 09, 2022•26 min•Season 7Ep. 62
This episode was originally released on June 2, 2020. In your journey of living with arthritis, your pain may get to a point when surgery becomes one of your treatment options to decrease pain, especially for those living with a degenerative form of arthritis like osteoarthritis. Weighing your options can be difficult and cause much anxiety. In this episode of the Live Yes! With Arthritis Podcast, orthopedic surgeon Dr. Alan Beyer, MD, discusses Arthritis Pain and Surgery, providing all the deta...
Jul 26, 2022•36 min•Season 5Ep. 61
This episode was originally released on January 19, 2021. Microbiome, microbes, microorganisms – these terms may be confusing, but the types of bacteria living in and on our bodies can impact arthritis. Learn what helps or harms the microbiome and the health of your gut and discover dietary changes that can make a difference. 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 We want to hear from you. T...
Jul 12, 2022•40 min•Season 5Ep. 60
While joint pain and inflammation are the hallmark symptoms of arthritis, the physical toll it takes on your body can vary. Depending on what type of arthritis you have, and whether it’s an autoimmune inflammatory condition, the physical symptoms can affect many parts of your body — beyond your joints — including your skin and eyes or your heart and kidneys. Learn more in this episode of the Newly Diagnosed With Arthritis series of the Live Yes! With Arthritis Podcast. Visit the Live Yes! With A...
Jun 21, 2022•34 min
Grief, anger, anxiety and stress often come with an arthritis diagnosis, and they may continue to come and go. Listen to a rheumatologist/researcher discuss the link between chronic pain and emotions, how they influence each other and strategies to deal with it. Visit the Live Yes! With Arthritis Podcast site to get show notes and a full transcript: https://arthritis.org/liveyes/podcast We want to hear from you. Tell us what you think about the Live Yes! With Arthritis Podcast. Get started by em...
Jun 21, 2022•29 min
This episode was originally released on April 28, 2020. Staying active is important for managing arthritis, but it can be difficult for some people to do, especially when they’re in a lot of pain. Walking is a good way to ease into adding physical activity to your routine. Dr. Leigh Callahan talks about the many benefits of walking, from managing the pain of arthritis to improving your physical and mental health. She shares strategies for taking the first step by using the Walk With Ease program...
Jun 07, 2022•34 min•Season 5Ep. 59
Living with a chronic illness like arthritis and its symptoms often means living with grief, too. You may grieve losing the ability to do things you love, the future you had dreamed of, maybe even your identity. Internationally known grief and grieving expert David Kessler joins us to discuss grief and arthritis and offer some ways to cope. Visit the Live Yes! With Arthritis Podcast site to get show notes and a full transcript: https://arthritis.org/liveyes/podcast We want to hear from you. Tell...
May 24, 2022•39 min•Season 5Ep. 58
Feet and/or ankle joints are among the most challenging areas to have arthritis. It can make any activity painful and difficult — and if you’re athletic or very active, you’re at higher risk of developing it. At worst, foot arthritis can be debilitating. The good news is there are more treatment options available today than ever before. Dan Cushman, MD, joins us for this episode to discuss causes and nonsurgical treatments for foot and ankle arthritis, such as corticosteroid shots and rehabilita...
May 10, 2022•40 min•Season 5Ep. 57
People of color face more challenges when it comes to managing arthritis, including delayed diagnosis, ineffective doctor-patient communication, mistrust and under-treatment of pain. In this episode, Michael L. Parks, MD, associate attending at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) and associate professor of Clinical Orthopaedic Surgery at Weill Cornell College of Medicine, and Ashira D. Blazer, MD, MSCI, assistant attending physician at HSS and assistant professor of medicine at Weil Cornell Medic...
May 03, 2022•45 min•Season 5Ep. 56
Many people believe that an occupational therapist’s (OT) role is somehow related to helping people with their job occupation. In fact, OTs focus on anything that occupies your time, from dressing to cooking to driving or caring for kids or pets. In this episode, you’ll hear how they also can help you learn to manage your arthritis pain. Visit the Live Yes! With Arthritis Podcast episode page to get show notes, additional resources and a full transcript: https://www.arthritis.org/liveyes/podcast...
Apr 19, 2022•30 min•Season 5Ep. 55
Arthritis-related fatigue can signal an oncoming flare, and it can ratchet up pain and depression. Hear an expert discuss causes of fatigue and ways to relieve it and get a good night’s sleep. Visit the Live Yes! With Arthritis Podcast site to get show notes and a full transcript: https://arthritis.org/liveyes/podcast We want to hear from you. Tell us what you think about the Live Yes! With Arthritis Podcast. Get started by emailing [email protected]. Special Guest: Dr. Susan Bartlett.
Mar 29, 2022•33 min•Season 5Ep. 54
Setting goals is easy — achieving them is another matter. Health goals are just another part of living well with arthritis, but their importance should not be overlooked. Whether you want to achieve remission, move more, eat better, improve your mood or simply get a good night’s sleep, identifying the obstacles and learning how to avoid self-sabotage are just a few factors in your formula for success. In this episode, experts share a unique approach to setting and achieving any goal you set. You...
Mar 08, 2022•38 min•Season 5Ep. 53
Learn what is now known about COVID-19 and how it affects the arthritis community, including disease severity and outcomes, vaccine effectiveness, risk factors for long COVID, treatments and more. Also, learn what experts predict about the future of the pandemic, including when restrictions can loosen and how the daily living might evolve. 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 We want to he...
Feb 22, 2022•32 min•Season 5Ep. 52
The following podcast episode contains adult content. Listener discretion is advised. Physical intimacy is an important part of romantic relationships – but arthritis pain and fatigue can make it difficult to participate. It’s also a topic many people aren’t comfortable talking about. In this episode, you’ll learn how to improve intimacy, including how to better communicate with your partner about the difficulties around sex, how to foster a healthier relationship with your body to feel more des...
Feb 08, 2022•42 min•Season 5Ep. 51
Your mental health can directly and indirectly impact your physical health and arthritis. Learn why it’s so important — especially now — to prioritize your emotional well-being. 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 We want to hear from you. Tell us what you think about the Live Yes! With Arthritis Podcast. Get started by emailing [email protected]. Special Guest: Rachel Aaron, PhD, MA....
Jan 25, 2022•28 min•Season 5Ep. 50
In this episode, host Rebecca is joined by two others who live with arthritis. The three share their journeys and experiences with arthritis, how they have dealt with social, emotional and physical challenges, and they offer advice for those who are newly diagnosed. 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 We want to hear from you. Tell us what you think about the Live Yes! With Arthritis Podc...
Dec 21, 2021•31 min
There’s no doubt, a new diagnosis of arthritis can feel overwhelming. But take heart — help is at-hand. Tune in to the first episode — in a series of four that explores everything you need to know when you’re newly diagnosed — to hear experts share tips on how to create your health care dream team. 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 We want to hear from you. Tell us what you think about ...
Dec 21, 2021•26 min
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. 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 We want to hear from you. Tell us what you think about the Live Yes! With Arthritis Podcast....
Dec 14, 2021•19 min•Season 4Ep. 49
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. 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 We want to hear from you. Tell us what you think about the Live Yes! With Arth...
Nov 30, 2021•53 min•Season 4Ep. 48
