Ella Swetlishoff
Beyond the Aches
Living with arthritis can be quite the rollercoaster ride, and we’ve experienced our fair share of ups and downs since my diagnosis. At...
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Are you tired of feeling like your voice isn't heard in the rheumatic disease community? Do you want to connect with others who understand what you're going through and offer guidance on navigating life with a rheumatic condition? Our platform is the perfect place for you to share your experiences and insights. Whether you want to discuss your relationship with arthritis or delve into niche topics that are often overlooked, we welcome your contributions. So don't hesitate - submit a blog today and join our supportive community. Need some inspiration? Check out our blog page for a wealth of stories, perspectives, and resources.
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Isabella Boles
Hurting Myself with Positivity
I was 12 years old when I was diagnosed with several rheumatic diseases including severe polyarticular JIA, systemic lupus, Sjogren’s,...
Aubrey Mills
Rheumatic Realities: Tips for New Diagnoses
Dear Younger Self or anyone Newly Diagnosed, I’m not going to lie, living with arthritis is not fun and it can be hard. However, even if...
Morgane Hanley
Finding Disability Joy Through Camp
If I were to sum up The Painted Turtle , a camp for kids with serious medical conditions, in a word, it would be joy . After two summers...
Stephanie Bacchus
Celebrating Blessings, Navigating Worries, and Embracing Motherhood
My name is Stephanie Bacchus and I am a 34 year old daughter, mother, and wife. I have worked with children with special needs for 10...
Navya Juneja
Idiopathic
Idiopathic. An adjective ‘relating to or denoting any disease or condition which arises spontaneously or for which the cause is unknown’...
Caitlyn Cyrek
Happy Campers
Like many people who have Juvenile Arthritis, I was diagnosed before I was old enough to fully grasp what those words meant. Growing up...
Kabir Budlender
Hitting the Right Note
The only time we see arthritis in a musical context is when we hear of professional musicians who have been playing at such a high level...
Aubrey Mills
Words Can Hurt
"What to Say Vs. What NOT to Say to Somebody With a Chronic Illness" Chronic illnesses can be complicated, scary, and isolating. If you...
Pamela Jarvis
Learning Bit by Bit
At 7 I was diagnosed with JIA and it has been a tough, unpredictable, but empowering journey. An important lesson learned is how crucial...
Alexandra Rusu
The Guilt Behind My Diagnosis
I grew up in a family where being physically active was the most important thing. So you can imagine my dad’s reaction when I got...
Klaudia Ivancic
Redefining Growing Pains
The word arthritis is not an easy one to grasp as a kid in kindergarten. I didn’t understand what the word meant at the time, but I was...
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Who can be a guest?Anyone can be a guest! Whether you live with a rheumatic disease, are a friend, parent, or healthcare professional we would love to hear what you have to say about your experiences.
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What is the process like?To be a guest, you will need to fill out our guest application form. Once you have done this, we will contact you to set up a date that works for the host and you! A unique discussion template will be curated based on the information you provide and will be used on the filming date to guide the discussion.
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Where can I apply?You can apply to be a guest using this google form!
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When will the podcast be posted?Our podcasts are posted bi-weekly and specific dates will be given on a case-to-case basis.
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