Live Yes! With Arthritis
Episodes
Episode 54: Fatigue & Sleep Solutions
29 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
Episode 53: Formula for Success
08 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Setting goals is easy — achieving them is another matter. Health goals are just another part of living well with arthritis, but their importance sho...
Episode 52: COVID Two Years Later
22 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Learn what is now known about COVID-19 and how it affects the arthritis community, including disease severity and outcomes, vaccine effectiveness, ris...
Episode 51: Sex & Intimacy With Arthritis
08 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The following podcast episode contains adult content. Listener discretion is advised. Physical intimacy is an important part of romantic relationships...
Episode 50: Make Mental Health a Priority
25 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Your mental health can directly and indirectly impact your physical health and arthritis. Learn why it’s so important — especially now — to prio...
Newly Diagnosed: Words of Wisdom
21 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Newly Diagnosed: Building Your Health Care Team
21 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 seri...
Episode 49: 2021 Top 3 Takeaways
14 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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, ...
Episode 48: Self-Compassion & Chronic Pain
30 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Self-compassion is the act of showing kindness to oneself in times of suffering. In this episode, a trained medical doctor and mindfulness practitione...
Episode 47: 2021 Arthritis Research Highlights
16 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Learn about new research and insights that may lead to better treatments and access to health care for people living with arthritis and related condit...
Episode 46: Anti-Inflammatory Diet: Myths and Facts
02 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode 45: Building a Personalized Pain Plan
19 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you have rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis or some other chronic pain condition, your experience of pain is deeply personal and shaped by v...
Episode 44: Mindfulness for Beginners
05 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode 43: Mindful Movement Part 2 | Yoga
21 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Combining the low-impact movements of yoga with mindfulness provides both physical and mental benefits for people living with arthritis. Learn more in...
Episode 42: Mindful Movement Part 1 | Tai Chi
07 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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, mind...
Episode 41: Finding Trusted Arthritis Info
24 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The internet is brimming with health advice and information, but not all sources of medical information are created equal. So how do you find trustwor...
Episode 40: Back to School & College During COVID: Part 2
03 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 compromi...
Episode 39: Natalie Decker: Driven to Beat Arthritis
27 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As a juvenile arthritis warrior and a young woman NASCAR driver, Natalie Decker knows all about physical and emotional challenges. Listen to her inspi...
Episode 38: Arthritis Related Conditions
06 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Arthritis rarely comes alone. Learn about related conditions and diseases that commonly occur with various types of arthritis, how they are related, a...
Episode 37: Workplace Ergonomics
15 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we’re talking about the importance of workplace ergonomics and its role in joint health. Learn how to solve common workspace challe...
Episode 36: Goal Setting for Arthritis Pain Relief
25 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The daily struggle of managing arthritis can make it difficult to think long term. However, understanding how to set achievable goals may help you fin...
Episode 35: Body Image, Self Esteem & Arthritis
11 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to foster a healthier body image to better care for your mental and physical health – despite the unpredictability of living with arthriti...
Episode 34: Arthritis Patient Experiences with COVID-19
27 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
People with chronic conditions like arthritis have particular concerns about COVID-19. In this episode, listen to two arthritis patients talk about th...
Episode 33: Occupational Therapy Benefits for Arthritis
13 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you are recently diagnosed with arthritis or are well into your journey of living with the disease, occupational therapy can help you learn to...
Episode 32: Brain Fog, Mental Clarity & Arthritis
30 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mental fuzziness, or “brain fog,” is a frustrating phenomenon that often occurs with arthritis and related conditions, like fibromyalgia. Listen t...
Episode 31: Mindful Eating & Weight Loss
16 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Maintaining a healthy weight is key to managing arthritis, but gaining control over mindless munching can be difficult during stressful times. In this...
Episode 30: Advocating for Arthritis
02 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
People with arthritis face unique barriers to care – and we are working hard to break down these barriers by advocating for the arthritis community ...
Episode 29: COVID: One Year Later & Vaccines Update
16 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It’s been a year, but people with arthritis still have many questions about how COVID-19 will affect them. In this episode, Dr. Ted Mikuls, a rheuma...
Episode 28: Medical Cannabis & Arthritis
02 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
CBD, THC, hemp, medical marijuana – these terms are used interchangeably but a good understanding of medical cannabis critical for making an informe...
Episode 27: Microbiome, Gut Health & Arthritis
19 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Microbiome, microbes, microorganisms – these terms may be confusing, but the types of bacteria living in and on our bodies can impact arthritis. Lea...
2020 Happy Holidays Message
18 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Reflections on the 2020 Live Yes! With Arthritis Podcast episodes with hosts and arthritis patients Rebecca Gillett and Julie Eller. A holiday message...
Episode 26: Mind Over Stress
08 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered why your arthritis symptoms seem worse when you’re experiencing a lot of stress? In this episode, we explore the stress-arthritis conn...
Episode 25: Anti-inflammatory Diet Myths & Facts
24 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode 24: Food As Medicine
10 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Eating a healthy diet is a key to managing arthritis, but time and budget constraints can make it difficult to stay on track. Get shopping, cooking an...
Episode 23: Your Physical Activity Routine
13 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Making physical activity part of your routine can be challenging — and perhaps even more difficult during the pandemic. In this episode, we talk abo...
Episode 22: Building a Personal Pain Plan
22 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you have rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis or some other chronic pain condition, your experience of pain is deeply personal and shaped by v...
Episode 21: Take Control of Back Pain
08 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Millions of people suffer with chronic back pain and many of the causes can be arthritis related. The physical, social, and mental impacts can be deva...
Episode 20: Sleep & Painsomnia
18 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sleep is an essential part of managing your overall health and well-being. However, for many people, especially those living with chronic pain, it’s...
Episode 19: Navigating Telemedicine
04 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Maintaining your health care visits can often feel like a full-time job – the trip to and from, the parking, the waiting, the paperwork, the missed ...
Episode 18: Back to School & College During COVID-19
21 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As COVID-19 cases continue to spike across the country, the question on every parent’s mind is “when can schools safely reopen?” For parents of ...
Episode 17: Keep Moving at Home
07 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Trying to manage your arthritis by staying physically active on a normal basis can be difficult. Throw in a pandemic with limited options to keep movi...
Episode 16: COVID-19 Special Edition: TeleMental Health
23 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Living with arthritis can take a heavy toll on your mental and emotional health. Add in the uncertainty of a pandemic, and that can cause even more st...
Episode 15: COVID-19 Special Edition: COVID-19 & Arthritis: What We Know Now
09 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As many people begin returning to work during this pandemic, those living with arthritis may be feeling an increase in anxiety and stress about the ri...
Episode 14: Arthritis Pain & Surgery
02 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode 13: Connecting & Staying Active Virtually
12 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The environment we are living in today with physical distancing can make you feel disconnected from your loved ones and community. It can make the fee...
Episode 12: The Many Benefits of Walking
28 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode 11: Special Edition: Survive & Thrive With Gronk and Matt
17 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
For people living with arthritis, the impact of the COVID-19 crisis can amplify feelings of anxiety, depression and isolation. As we are forced to phy...
Episode 10: Arthritis Medical Myth Busters
13 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
There are many misconceptions about arthritis and if you live with it, certainly you’ve heard it all. Whether you have arthritis, gout or psoriatic ...
Episode 9: Wellness in Challenging Times
06 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
When you live with a chronic illness like arthritis, you’ve had to endure many different losses. So how do you cope with it all? Collectively, the w...
Episode 8: Stay Home Ergonomically
31 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It’s a whole new world out there right now, always changing and adding more stress to our lives, not to mention possibly increased stress on our joi...
Episode 7: Coronavirus & Arthritis
14 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The public health crisis surrounding the coronavirus – COVID-19 – has everyone concerned and anxious, especially those living with a chronic condi...
Episode 6: Reframing Pain
03 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Living with arthritis can mean living with chronic pain for so many. What’s the best way to cope with pain? On this episode, Dr. Wesley Gilliam, PhD...
Episode 5: Relationships
18 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Psychotherapist Katie Willard Virant talks to Rebecca and Julie about the importance of recognizing and asserting your own self-worth, which can help ...
Episode 4: Physical Activity
28 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Exercise and arthritis? Learn healthy, safe strategies to increase your fitness and wellness. Special Guest: Kim M. Huffman, MD, PhD.
Episode 3: Trendy Diets
07 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we’re talking about trendy diets and whether they are helpful or harmful for people with arthritis. Nutrition expert and registered...
Episode 2: Mindfulness
09 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode 1: CBD
17 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we’re talking about CBD for arthritis symptom relief, with special guest Dr. Kevin Boehnke from the Chronic Pain and Fatigue Resear...
Episode 0: NEW - Live Yes! with Arthritis podcast - trailer
06 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
You may have arthritis, but it doesn’t have you! Join the conversation with the Arthritis Foundation’s new podcast – Live Yes! With Arthritis po...