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Arthritis Life

Cheryl Crow
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Mental Health
Chronic Illness
Chronic Pain
Community Support
Chronic Pain Management
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Psoriatic Arthritis
Patient Advocacy
Self-Management
Autoimmune Disease
Exercise
Chronic Illness Management
Nutrition
Rheumatic Disease
Mindfulness
Self-Advocacy
Remission
Fibromyalgia
Support Groups

Arthritis life features real patient stories, expert advice, life hacks and more to help you feel more empowered and less alone. Host Cheryl Crow shares her insights from both as a rheumatoid arthritis patient for over twenty years and as an occupational therapist, a health profession that focuses on empowering people with health challenges to function in their daily lives. This podcast also inclu... more

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Cheryl and Mariah discuss everything from medication decisions during pregnancy to adapting family life, traveling with chronic illness, managing expectations, and finding “micro moments” of joy along the way.

If you’ve ever worried that chronic ill... more

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She shares her complex diagnostic journey across multiple autoimmune and inflammatory conditions, highlighting the uncertainty and overlap many patients experience. Cheryl and Lorraine discuss shifting from a “cure” mindset to one focused on manageme... more

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Eileen and Gittel talk about why they’re passionate about leading support spaces, what those groups are really like (spoiler: welcoming, not intimidating), and how connection can make a huge difference. You’ll also hear gentle, practical advice for t... more

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The conversation also dives into the emotional side of chronic illness, including fear of movement, the importance of interoception (body awareness), and how to avoid the boom–bust cycle of overdoing it. Cheryl and Jamie reflect on the shift from a “... more

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Recent Guests

Mariah Leach
Founder of Momma's Facing Forward, advocate for parents with chronic illness
Momma's Facing Forward
Episode: Pregnancy, Postpartum & Parenting with Rheumatoid Arthritis, with Mariah Leach
Lorraine Boussineau
Award-winning science writer
Freelance; publications include Smithsonian Magazine, National Geographic, The New Yorker
Episode: Body Weather: Making Sense of Chronic Illness in an Unpredictable Body
Gittel Aguilar
Room to Thrive Facilitator, educator and advocate
Room to Thrive
Episode: Introducing New Rheum to THRIVE Facilitators Gittel Aguilar & Eileen!
Eileen Davidson
Chronic Eileen, patient educator and facilitator
Chronic Eileen / International Foundation of Autoimmune and Autoinflammatory Arthritis
Episode: Introducing New Rheum to THRIVE Facilitators Gittel Aguilar & Eileen!
Jamie Boder
Yoga teacher, personal trainer, and founder focused on accessible movement for inflammatory arthritis
Yoga Fray a.s.
Episode: Making Movement Accessible with Inflammatory Arthritis, with Jamie Boder
Linda Li
From Arthritis Research Canada and a UBC professor with physiotherapy
Arthritis Research Canada; University of British Columbia
Episode: Rheumer Has It: Myths and Misconceptions About Arthritis Research: What Patients Should Know
Yasmin Elahi
Rheumatoid arthritis patient sharing journey
Individual guest
Episode: RA, Cancer, and Starting Over: Yasmin’s Story of Resilience
Chrissy Bath
Facilitator-in-training for Rheum to Thrive
Rheum to Thrive / Arthritis Life
Episode: Introducing Chrissy, the newest Rheum to THRIVE Certified Facilitator!
Dr. Darren Caracabelli
Rheumatologist certified in obesity medicine, researcher focusing on metabolic diseases and inflammatory arthritis.
Arthritis Research Canada
Episode: Rheumer Has It: Weight, GLP-1 and Arthritis

Host

Cheryl Crow
Host of a show focusing on chronic illness and empowerment. Cheryl has been a rheumatoid arthritis patient for over twenty years, and is also an occupational therapist.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 113 ratings
  • Good for your mental well being

    As a Rhuematoid Arthritis sufferer I find this podcast really helpful to hear other peoples stories and feel less alone with my condition. Honest, open and real information on living with this condition.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bumbieestismecrack
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Review of Episode 90

    So many great episodes in this podcast! Put

    Episode 90 “Hand Therapy Secrets Everyone with Arthritis Should Know, with Certified Hand Therapist & OT Hoang Tran” in your playlist. It’s personal, moving, insightful and important. Great recommendations and perspectives on how to approach taking care of your precious hands. High five and heaps of thanks to Cheryl & Hoang! -Chris Fish

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    The Real Chris Fish
    United States3 years ago
  • Cheryl is amazing!

    I’ve had the opportunity to work with Cheryl 1:1. She is extremely passionate in the work that she does. She is also such a compassionate person. She is kind hearted, vulnerable, and FUN - just to name a few!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cory Mygrant
    United States3 years ago
  • I’ve never felt so seen

    Everything I’ve wanted other ppl to understand about the experience of having a chronic illness. I don’t even have RA, but SLE, and this is the kind of content I’ve been looking for ever since I was diagnosed 3 years ago. Thank you for what you do 🙏🏻

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Qian Xiaoman
    United States3 years ago
  • Psoriatic arthritis and methotrexate

    Very helpful and informative. i

    The stories gave me confidence and lowered my stress level because i was newly diagnosed.

    You didn’t mention taking daily folic acid with weekly injections.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    laroc52
    Canada4 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

There are positive comments on the balance between mental health and physical health discussions, which is valuable for comprehensive self-management.
Listeners appreciate the authenticity and personal stories shared, finding them relatable and empowering.
Many find the expert advice offered helpful for managing their conditions and improving quality of life.
The supportive community aspect fosters a sense of belonging and understanding among listeners dealing with similar health challenges.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Pregnancy, Postpartum & Parenting with Rheumatoid Arthritis, with Mariah Leach
Q: How does the community help with day-to-day parenting challenges that arise from arthritis?
The hive-mind group shares product recommendations, techniques for daily tasks, and emotional support, showing how peers can practically address issues like fine motor tasks with children and the mental load of caregiving.
Pregnancy, Postpartum & Parenting with Rheumatoid Arthritis, with Mariah Leach
Q: What are some of the biggest medical and lifestyle considerations you discuss with readers about pregnancy and RA?
She emphasizes evaluating medication safety during pregnancy, understanding evolving guidelines, and balancing disease management with fetal health, while acknowledging stigma and misinformation surrounding meds.
Pregnancy, Postpartum & Parenting with Rheumatoid Arthritis, with Mariah Leach
Q: Can you share how you first started Momma's Facing Forward and what needs you were trying to address?
Mariah describes feeling isolated when researching pregnancy with RA, finding few realistic resources, and deciding to create a community and website that consolidates experiences and practical guidance for parents living with chronic illness.
Introducing New Rheum to THRIVE Facilitators Gittel Aguilar & Eileen!
Q: What stood out about co-facilitating the cohort and the participants' gains?
Co-facilitation allows flexibility for flare-ups, and participants typically move from being quiet to engaged, gaining ownership over their experiences and finding practical strategies they can share with others.
Introducing New Rheum to THRIVE Facilitators Gittel Aguilar & Eileen!
Q: Why is a program like Room to Thrive especially important for people with inflammatory forms of arthritis?
Because many people feel isolated or overwhelmed, and the program provides solidarity, lived experience, and credible education that helps fight misinformation, while offering a structured path to applying knowledge in daily life.

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Content centers around empowering individuals living with arthritis and chronic pain through personal narratives, expert insights, and practical advice. The discussions frequently highlight real-life experiences of patients, aiming to normalize conversations around the emotional and physical challenges these individuals face, as well as advocating for self-compassion and resilience. Unique aspects include the blending of professional health expertise with personal patient stories, effectively providing listeners with a supportive community where they can learn to navigate their conditions with hope and strength.

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Arthritis Life launched 6 years ago and published 214 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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1. Mariah Leach
2. Lorraine Boussineau
3. Gittel Aguilar
4. Eileen Davidson
5. Jamie Boder
6. Linda Li
7. Yasmin Elahi
8. Chrissy Bath

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