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Those Girls With ArthritisRapid Fire Questions: Growing Up with Juvenile ArthritisIn this episode Bri and Beka reflect on their childhood experiences with juvenile arthritis. In thia lighthearted Q&A about their pasts they highlight the significance of awareness for juvenile arthritis and the shared experiences of living with chronic conditions.We encourage you to get social with us on social media by liking our Facebook page, “Those Girls with Arthritis”, and following us on instagram @thosegirlswitharthritis. Send your questions to us on Instagram or to our email thosegirlswitharthrits@gmail.com.Don...2025-07-3022 minThose Girls With ArthritisShining a Light on July’s Juvenile Arthritis Awareness MonthIn this episode, Bri and Beka discuss the significance of Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month. They share personal stories of life with JA and dive into important statistics regarding juvenile arthritis, including the number of affected children and the shortage of pediatric rheumatologists. TWe encourage you to get social with us on social media by liking our Facebook page, “Those Girls with Arthritis”, and following us on instagram @thosegirlswitharthritis. Send your questions to us on Instagram or to our email thosegirlswitharthrits@gmail.com.Do...2025-07-2221 minThose Girls With ArthritisCatch Up With Those GirlsIn this episode, Bri and Beka reconnect after a break. Excited to be back! We encourage you to get social with us on social media by liking our Facebook page, “Those Girls with Arthritis”, and following us on instagram @thosegirlswitharthritis. Send your questions to us on Instagram or to our email thosegirlswitharthrits@gmail.com.Don't forget to subscribe, so you won't miss future episodes!Disclaimer: Those Girls with Arthritis was created by two friends hoping to share their...2025-06-1922 minThose Girls With ArthritisThanks, But No Thanks: Wild Advice We Didn’t Ask ForIn this episode, Bri and Beka dive into the insensitive comments they've received from others, wild stories from our listeners, the importance of navigating conversations about chronic illness, and how to handle unsolicited advice. The conversation emphasizes the need for empathy and understanding, particularly for those living with invisible illnesses. We encourage you to get social with us on social media by liking our Facebook page, “Those Girls with Arthritis”, and following us on instagram @thosegirlswitharthritis. Send your questions to us on Instagram or to our email...2025-04-2523 minThose Girls With ArthritisWorld Juvenile Arthritis Day: An Interview with Teresa TroyanoIn this episode, Bri & Beka are joined by Teresa, who is a JA mom. Her son, Jack, was diagnosed with System Juvenile Arthritis at 19 months old. Teresa shares how she advocated for the best care and leaned on her community for support. Jack is the National Arthritis Foundation Youth Honoree for the Walk to Cure Arthritis this year. Follow along Jack's journey here. We encourage you to get social with us on social media by liking our Facebook page, “Those Girls with Arthritis”, an...2025-03-1850 minThose Girls With ArthritisWarrior Wednesday with Claire HamiltonBri & Beka host another episode of their “Warrior Wednesday” series and this week are joined by guest, Claire, a fellow arthritis warrior. Claire shares her story of being diagnosed with juvenile idiopathic arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis and how she has overcome. We encourage you to get social with us on social media by liking our Facebook page, “Those Girls with Arthritis”, and following us on instagram @thosegirlswitharthritis. Send your questions to us on Instagram or to our email thosegirlswitharthrits@gmail.com.Don't forget to...2025-03-0536 minThose Girls With ArthritisHappy 4 Year Anniversary, A Look Back On Our JourneysIn this anniversary episode, Brianna and Beka reflect on their four-year journey of hosting the podcast 'Those Girls with Arthritis.' They celebrate their growth, the community they've built, and share personal stories about their experiences with arthritis. The conversation highlights the importance of connection, advocacy, and the challenges of living with chronic illness, while also looking forward to future aspirations and continued engagement with their audience.We encourage you to get social with us on social media by liking our Facebook page, “Those Girls with Arthritis”, and following us on instagram @thosegirlswitharthritis. Send your questions to us o...2025-02-2137 minThose Girls With ArthritisChicks with Spoons Part 2It is about that time for another “Chicks with Spoons” episode! For this segment, Bri & Beka bring back some of the Arthritis Warriors that we had interviewed for a Warrior Wednesday episode. This episode’s special guests are Julie, Kara, and Meaghan. During the episode we talk about 2 hot topics: managing fatigue and planning (for trips, day to day, and the future).Listen to our guests’ Warrior Wednesday episodes:Julie’s Warrior Wednesday Episode: Spotify AppleKara’s Warrior Wednesday Episode: Spotify 2024-06-2654 minThose Girls With ArthritisWarrior Wednesday with AKBri & Beka host another episode of their “Warrior Wednesday” series and this week are joined by guest, AK, a fellow arthritis warrior. AK shares her story and we discuss the world of adaptive sports and sit-skiing.We encourage you to get social with us on social media by liking our Facebook page, “Those Girls with Arthritis”, and following us on instagram @thosegirlswitharthritis. Send your questions to us on Instagram or click here to submit your questions anonymously. We encourage anyone who would like to...2024-06-1931 minThose Girls With ArthritisFinding Your Voice and Advocating for Your NeedsIn this week’s episode, Bri and Beka open up about their personal journeys of self-advocacy. They've discovered that advocating for yourself is a unique process that varies from person to person and situation to situation. Tune in to hear from These Girls as they share how they've found their voices and continue to learn and grow in advocating for their needs.We encourage you to get social with us on social media by liking our Facebook page, “Those Girls with Arthritis”, and following us on instagram @thosegirlswitharthritis....2024-06-0535 minThose Girls With ArthritisGirls Just Wanna Have HobbiesLast week on Instagram Bri & Beka asked their followers what hobbies and activities they love to do that might help their arthritis OR are arthritis friendly. On this week's episode they share some of these suggestions and some summer fun activities! We encourage you to get social with us on social media by liking our Facebook page, “Those Girls with Arthritis”, and following us on instagram @thosegirlswitharthritis. Send your questions to us on Instagram or to our email thosegirlswitharthrits@gmail.com.Don't forg...2024-05-1526 minThose Girls With ArthritisTTSD (The Tortured Spoonies Department)After a little break after a crazy few weeks, Bri and Beka are back! In this week’s episode, those girls give an update on what has been going on in their lives and also talk about The Tortured Poets Department album and how certain songs relate to their chronic illness. We encourage you to get social with us on social media by liking our Facebook page, “Those Girls with Arthritis”, and following us on instagram @thosegirlswitharthritis. Send your questions to us on Instagram or click here2024-05-0230 minThose Girls With ArthritisSwinging into SpringSpringtime is here! In this week's episode, Bri & Beka talk all about how they are getting rid of their winter slump and swinging into the springtime with some spring cleaning (both literally and figuratively).We encourage you to get social with us on social media by liking our Facebook page, “Those Girls with Arthritis”, and following us on instagram @thosegirlswitharthritis. Send your questions to us on Instagram or click here to submit your questions anonymously. We encourage anyone who would like to join our Face...2024-04-1127 minThose Girls With ArthritisWarrior Wednesday with Kate StepnickBri & Beka host another episode of their “Warrior Wednesday” series and this week are joined by guest, Kate, a fellow arthritis warrior. Kate was diagnosed with juvenile arthritis at age 3. On this episode she shares her experience growing up with arthritis, how her career landed her at Camp Victory, and her experience with pregnancy and motherhood as someone with arthritis. Kate shared some amazing advice for mamas living with a chronic illness. We are so grateful to have her on this week's episode!We encourage you to get social with us on socia...2024-04-0347 minThose Girls With ArthritisStronger than JAIt's World JA Day!! Both Bri and Beka were diagnosed with forms of juvenile arthritis as children. On this episode they want to share some things that have helped them feel stronger than JA. We encourage you to get social with us on social media by liking our Facebook page, “Those Girls with Arthritis”, and following us on instagram @thosegirlswitharthritis. Send your questions to us on Instagram or to our email thosegirlswitharthrits@gmail.com.Don't forget to subscribe, so you won't miss futur...2024-03-1827 minThose Girls With ArthritisThose Girls with Arthritis Dating GameDating with arthritis adds a whole new layer to an already sometimes stressful situation. In this fun episode Bri and Beka share different dating scenarios and what they would do if they were in that situation. We encourage you to get social with us on social media by liking our Facebook page, “Those Girls with Arthritis”, and following us on instagram @thosegirlswitharthritis. Send your questions to us on Instagram or to our email thosegirlswitharthrits@gmail.com.Don't forget to subscribe, so you won't...2024-02-2228 minThose Girls With ArthritisCheers to 3 Years!In this episode Bri & Beka catch up on life and talk about their favorite things from the last 3 years of podcasting. We encourage you to get social with us on social media by liking our Facebook page, “Those Girls with Arthritis”, and following us on instagram @thosegirlswitharthritis. Send your questions to us on Instagram or to our email thosegirlswitharthrits@gmail.com.Don't forget to subscribe, so you won't miss future episodes!Disclaimer: Those Girls with Arthritis was created by t...2024-02-1637 minThose Girls With ArthritisThe Things We Don't Talk About Part 2One of the most popular episodes from 2023 was the “Things We Don’t Talk About”, so Bri & Beka had to do a part 2! During this episode, Those Girls continue to share their experiences on topics that are not commonly talked about when living with a chronic illness.We encourage you to get social with us on social media by liking our Facebook page, “Those Girls with Arthritis”, and following us on instagram@thosegirlswitharthritis. Send your questions to us on Instagram or to our email thosegirlswitharthrits@gmail.com.2024-01-3142 minThose Girls With ArthritisWhat To Do With Your SpoonsHave you heard of the spoon theory?! In this episode, Bri & Beka talk all about the theory, and also share their insight on how they manage their spoons. We encourage you to get social with us on social media by liking our Facebook page, “Those Girls with Arthritis”, and following us on instagram @thosegirlswitharthritis. Send your questions to us on Instagram or to our email thosegirlswitharthrits@gmail.com.Don't forget to subscribe, so you won't miss future episodes!Disc...2024-01-2429 minThose Girls With ArthritisNew Year, Best You3, 2, 1... Happy New Year! On this episode Bri and Beka look back on podcasting in 2023 and look ahead to 2024. They share their 2024 "ins and outs" and how they like to kick off a new year. We encourage you to get social with us on social media by liking our Facebook page, “Those Girls with Arthritis”, and following us on instagram @thosegirlswitharthritis. Send your questions to us on Instagram or to our email thosegirlswitharthrits@gmail.com.Don't forget to subscribe, so you won't miss futur...2024-01-1036 minThose Girls With ArthritisChicks with SpoonsThis week we have a VERY special episode - our inaugural “Chicks with Spoons” episode! For this segment, Bri & Beka wanted to bring back some of the Arthritis Warriors that we had recently interviewed for a Warrior Wednesday episode. This episode’s special guests are Kara and Julie. During the episode, Kara and Julie share an update on their lives, chat all things relationships with Bri & Beka and also talk about how they find balance in their daily routines living with a chronic illness. We hope to have more open conversations with more “chicks with spoons” soon!Listen to...2023-12-201h 19Those Girls With ArthritisJinglin' Through the Holidays!This week, Bri & Beka give an update on their Jingle Bell Run experiences. Bri was the chair for the Tampa Bay Jingle Bell Run, and shares all about how she got involved with on her local committee and grew into this leadership role. Bri & Beka also talk about their plans for the holiday season!We encourage you to get social with us on social media by liking our Facebook page, “Those Girls with Arthritis”, and following us on instagram @thosegirlswitharthritis. Send your questions to us on Instagram or click here to submit your questions anonymously. We encourage anyo...2023-12-2041 minThose Girls With ArthritisWarrior Wednesday with Kara Moates (Ellanora Moates)Bri hosts another episode of our “Warrior Wednesday” series and this week is joined by guest, Kara Moates. Kara is the Mom to Ellanora, a SJIA Warrior. Ellanora is 5 years old and is battling this disease with grace and strength. She loves swimming, aerial yoga, and dance classes, and we are honored to share her story. Ellanora is this year's Youth Honoree at the Jingle Bell Run in Tampa, FL. If you are interested in joining her, Bri, and other arthritis warriors at this event please click here. We encourage you t...2023-12-0638 minThose Girls With ArthritisThankful Reflections on Life with Juvenile ArthritisWith a combined 33+ years living with juvenile arthritis, Bri and Beka have managed a lot of fears and crossroads with this disease. We understand how hard it is as a kid with JA to feel like your whole world is crashing in. So on this episode we wanted to share what some of our biggest fears were about our futures with JA and how we conquered/debunked them. We are so thankful that life led us to where we are today and hope our journey can inspire you too.We encourage you to get...2023-11-0832 minThose Girls With ArthritisWishes from Arthritis WarriorsOn this week's podcast episode, Bri & Beka read wishes from fellow warriors on what they want others to know about arthritis. These wishes came from those who commented on our World Arthritis Day post on Instagram and Facebook. Thank you to those who shared their wishes to help educate others on arthritis. We encourage you to get social with us on social media by liking our Facebook page, “Those Girls with Arthritis”, and following us on instagram @thosegirlswitharthritis. Send your questions to us on Instagram or to o...2023-11-0135 minThose Girls With ArthritisHappy World Arthritis Day!Did you know that October 12th is recognized as World Arthritis Day!? Arthritis affects the daily lives of over 60 million Americans and 300,000 children. Bri & Beka talk about what World Arthritis Day means to them, and also share ideas on what you can do for World Arthritis Day!We encourage you to get social with us on social media by liking our Facebook page, “Those Girls with Arthritis”, and following us on instagram @thosegirlswitharthritis. Send your questions to us on Instagram or to our email thosegirlswitharthrits@gmail.com...2023-10-1229 minThose Girls With ArthritisWarrior Wednesday with Lauren PostelnekBri & Beka host another episode of their “Warrior Wednesday” series and this week are joined by guest, Lauren Postelnek, a fellow Arthritis warrior. Lauren was diagnosed at the age of 4 with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. Now at the age of 22, Lauren is in graduate school and learning how to balance life with arthritis. Listen to the full episode for more from Lauren.We encourage you to get social with us on social media by liking our Facebook page, “Those Girls with Arthritis”, and following us on instagram @thosegirlswitharthritis. Send y...2023-10-0439 minThose Girls With ArthritisLet’s Catch Up!It’s been a few weeks since the last episode, so let’s catch up! Hear all about what Bri & Beka have been up to. From medicine and routine updates, to rapid fire questions about what arthritis friendly items they like around their houses, Those Girls are back for a new episode! We encourage you to get social with us on social media by liking our Facebook page, “Those Girls with Arthritis”, and following us on instagram @thosegirlswitharthritis. Send your questions to us on Instagram or clic...2023-09-2034 minThose Girls With ArthritisAdvice for Chronic Illness RegularsHow do you give advice to people when they have heard it all? Bri & Beka share some advice and stories specifically to those chronic illness regulars who have been diagnosed for many years.We encourage you to get social with us on social media by liking our Facebook page, “Those Girls with Arthritis”, and following us on instagram @thosegirlswitharthritis. Don't forget to subscribe, so you won't miss future episodes!Disclaimer: Those Girls with Arthritis was created by two frien...2023-08-1637 minThose Girls With ArthritisRoutine RefreshBri and Beka are back behind the mics! Hear from Those Girls as they share their experiences from JA Family Summit’s Keynote speech and also talk about their routines and setting realistic goals.We encourage you to get social with us on social media by liking our Facebook page, “Those Girls with Arthritis”, and following us on instagram @thosegirlswitharthritis. Don't forget to subscribe, so you won't miss future episodes!Disclaimer: Those Girls with Arthritis was created by two fri...2023-08-0930 minThose Girls With ArthritisHow Do You Describe Your Arthritis Journey? // JA Family Summit KeynoteLast week Bri & Beka gave their first ever keynote presentation at JA Family Summit. During their presentation they got deep; sharing some of their deepest emotions and experiences living with juvenile arthritis. For the full live video check our Instagram, a professional recording will be available in the coming months. We encourage you to get social with us on social media by liking our Facebook page, “Those Girls with Arthritis”, and following us on instagram @thosegirlswitharthritis. Don't forget to subscribe, so you won't miss future episodes!Disclaimer: Those Girls with Arthritis was cr...2023-07-2637 minThose Girls With ArthritisTraveling with ArthritisIn this episode Bri and Beka talk about their plans for traveling to JA Family Summit and some advice for traveling with arthritis and other chronic illnesses. Who knew packing could be such a chore?!We encourage you to get social with us on social media by liking our Facebook page, “Those Girls with Arthritis”, and following us on instagram @thosegirlswitharthritis. Don't forget to subscribe, so you won't miss future episodes!Disclaimer: Those Girls with Arthritis was created by tw...2023-07-1928 minThose Girls With ArthritisEmotions with JADid you know July is Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month? An estimated number of 300,000 kids are affected in the US from a form of arthritis. Many people might know that statistic. But, what some people don’t always talk about is the emotions tied with getting diagnosed with JA. This week’s episode, hear from Bri & Beka as they share their journey of emotions through their years of their diagnosis journeys. We encourage you to get social with us on social media by liking our Facebook page, “Those Girls with Arthritis”, and following us on instagram @thosegirlswitharthritis. Send your quest...2023-07-0532 minThose Girls With ArthritisFlares, Flares, Flares pt 3Flares, Flares, Flares - if you know, you know. Having a chronic illness, flares are not uncommon and can be different for everyone. How do you get through a flare? Do you have any advice for others? Hear from Bri & Beka on their experiences with flares.We encourage you to get social with us on social media by liking our Facebook page, “Those Girls with Arthritis”, and following us on instagram @thosegirlswitharthritis. Send your questions to us on Instagram or click here to submit your questions anonymously. We encourage anyone who would like to join our Facebook commu...2023-06-1441 minThose Girls With ArthritisWarrior Wednesday with Christa: A Dive into Aqua FitnessBri & Beka host another episode of their “Warrior Wednesday” series and this week are joined by guest, Christa Fairbrother, a fellow chronic illness warrior and water yoga coach and trainer. In this episode Christa shares her journey being diagnosed with Mixed Connective Tissue Disease (MCTD). She also shares the science behind water fitness and how she started learning and teaching water yoga. We encourage you to get social with us on social media by liking our Facebook page, “Those Girls with Arthritis”, and following us on instagram @thoseg...2023-05-2445 minThose Girls With ArthritisWarrior Wednesday with MeaghanBri & Beka host another episode of their “Warrior Wednesday” series and this week are joined by guest, Meaghan, a fellow chronic illness warrior and friend. Meaghan was diagnosed with Juvenile Idiopathic (rheumatoid) Arthritis at the age of 2 and later at the age of 26 was diagnosed with Psoriatic Arthritis. Meaghan also recently had her first baby and shares some insight on her experience with pregnancy and early motherhood. You can follow Meaghan's arthritis journey at @arthritis_meggie on Instagram.We encourage you to get social with us on social media by liking our Facebook page...2023-05-1037 minThose Girls With ArthritisWarrior Wednesday with Allison HollandBri hosts another episode of the “Warrior Wednesday” series and this week is joined by guest, Allison, a fellow chronic illness warrior. Allison is a 19 year old nursing student living with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. We encourage you to get social with us on social media by liking our Facebook page, “Those Girls with Arthritis”, and following us on instagram @thosegirlswitharthritis. Send your questions to us on Instagram or click here to submit your questions anonymously. We encourage anyone who would like to join our...2023-04-2629 minThose Girls With ArthritisPutting Yourself in Other’s ShoesBri and Beka are back! This week we shared an update on what we have been up to including all the details about Soiree by the Bay in Tampa. We encourage you to get social with us on social media by liking our Facebook page, “Those Girls with Arthritis”, and following us on instagram @thosegirlswitharthritis. Send your questions to us on Instagram or to our email thosegirlswitharthrits@gmail.com.Don't forget to subscribe, so you won't miss future episodes!Dis...2023-04-2040 minThose Girls With ArthritisWarrior Wednesday with Lia PratoBri & Beka host another episode of their “Warrior Wednesday” series and this week are joined by guest, Lia Prato, a fellow chronic illness warrior. We encourage you to get social with us on social media by liking our Facebook page, “Those Girls with Arthritis”, and following us on instagram @thosegirlswitharthritis. Send your questions to us on Instagram or click here to submit your questions anonymously. We encourage anyone who would like to join our Facebook community group to do so! You can access th...2023-04-1230 minThose Girls With ArthritisAsk Beka AnythingDuring this week's epsiode, Beka goes solo on the podcast to answer some questions from listeners! From making friends in college to advice on how to share your diagnosis with others, Beka shares her thoughts with you all. Special thank you to everyone who submitted questions on our Instagram for this week's epsiode!We encourage you to get social with us on social media by liking our Facebook page, “Those Girls with Arthritis”, and following us on instagram @thosegirlswitharthritis. Send your questions to us on Instagram or t...2023-04-0528 minThose Girls With ArthritisWarrior Wednesday with Bria BradeBri & Beka host another episode of their “Warrior Wednesday” series and this week are joined by guest, Bria Brade, a fellow chronic illness warrior. It's not often we get someone so newly diagnosed willing to share their experience so far. Big thanks to Bria for sharing with us!We encourage you to get social with us on social media by liking our Facebook page, “Those Girls with Arthritis”, and following us on instagram @thosegirlswitharthritis. Send your questions to us on Instagram or click here to...2023-03-2242 minThose Girls With ArthritisMake Your Life Easier... Is that a thing?This week on the podcast, Bri and Beka talk about little things they do to make life easier with arthritis. But as always, they don't sugarcoat it. Sometimes you just can't get around the bad days and curveballs and that's okay. We encourage you to get social with us on social media by liking our Facebook page, “Those Girls with Arthritis”, and following us on instagram @thosegirlswitharthritis. Send your questions to us on Instagram or to our email thosegirlswitharthrits@gmail.com.Join us at the 2023-03-1535 minThose Girls With ArthritisWarrior Wednesday with Brianna RamosIn honor of our two year podcast anniversary, this week's Warrior Wednesday is focused on Bri and her diagnosis story. Bri was diagnosed with Mixed Connective Tissue Disease in middle school and has been living with arthritis for over 1o years. Hear from her as she jumps into the guest seat for this week's episode!We encourage you to get social with us on social media by liking our Facebook page, “Those Girls with Arthritis”, and following us on instagram @thosegirlswitharthritis. Send your questions to us on Instagram or click here to submit your questions anonymously. We enco...2023-03-0846 minThose Girls With ArthritisWarrior Wednesday with Beka NicolaIn honor of our two year podcast anniversary, this week's Warrior Wednesday is focused on Beka and her diagnosis story. Beka was diagnosed with JRA in elementary school and has been living with arthritis for 20 plus years. Hear from her as she jumps into the guest seat for this week's episode!We encourage you to get social with us on social media by liking our Facebook page, “Those Girls with Arthritis”, and following us on instagram @thosegirlswitharthritis. Send your questions to us on Instagram or click here to submit your questions anonymously. We encourage anyone who would like...2023-03-0146 minThose Girls With ArthritisWarrior Wednesday with Ashley Nicole | RA Warrior FitnessBri hosted another episode of the “Warrior Wednesday” series and this week was joined by guest, Coach Ashley Nicole, a fellow chronic illness warrior. Ashley gave some advice for those looking to add movement into their life and shared a little about her own journey with rheumatoid arthritis. Be sure to follow Ashley on instagram @ashnic_rawarriorfitness. We encourage you to get social with us on social media by liking our Facebook page, “Those Girls with Arthritis”, and following us on instagram @thosegirlswitharthritis. Send y...2023-02-1532 minThose Girls With ArthritisThe Things We Don’t Talk AboutLiving with a chronic illness can take an emotional, mental and physical toll on your body. Bri & Beka open up and share their experiences on topics that are not commonly talked about when living with a chronic illness.We encourage you to get social with us on social media by liking our Facebook page, “Those Girls with Arthritis”, and following us on instagram @thosegirlswitharthritis. Send your questions to us on Instagram or to our email thosegirlswitharthrits@gmail.com.Don't forget to subscribe, so y...2023-02-0847 minThose Girls With ArthritisAsk Bri AnythingThis week Bri went solo on the podcast to answer some questions from listeners! From seeing a new rheumatologist, dealing with fatigue, and managing this roller coaster life Bri shares her inside scoop with all of you.We encourage you to get social with us on social media by liking our Facebook page, “Those Girls with Arthritis”, and following us on instagram @thosegirlswitharthritis. Send your questions to us on Instagram or to our email thosegirlswitharthrits@gmail.com.Don't forget to subscribe, so you...2023-01-2530 minThose Girls With Arthritis2023 AspirationsHappy New Year from Bri and Beka! In this week's episode, Those Girls talk all about their 2023 aspirations. They share their podcast goals for the new year, and also share some personal goals too. Together, let's make this year a great one!We encourage you to get social with us on social media by liking our Facebook page, “Those Girls with Arthritis”, and following us on instagram @thosegirlswitharthritis. Send your questions to us on Instagram or to our email thosegirlswitharthrits@gmail.com.Don't forget to subscribe, so you won't miss future episodes!Disclaimer: Thos...2023-01-1828 minThose Girls With ArthritisHoliday Wishes and Jingle Bell Run RecapBri & Beka wish you a happy holiday season! Those girls shared a recap from both the Atlanta and Tampa Bay Jingle Bell Run events and also share some holiday wishes to all!We encourage you to get social with us on social media by liking our Facebook page, “Those Girls with Arthritis”, and following us on instagram @thosegirlswitharthritis. Send your questions to us on Instagram or click here to submit your questions anonymously. We encourage anyone who would like to join our Face...2022-12-2120 minThose Girls With ArthritisHoliday Gift Guide with Those Girls with Arthritis'Tis the season to be jolly! In this episode, Bri & Beka chat about their holiday prepping and what they are looking forward to this holiday season. They also share the first Those Girls with Arthritis Holiday Gift Guide of their favorite arthritis friendly holiday gifts and stocking stuffers.We encourage you to get social with us on social media by liking our Facebook page, “Those Girls with Arthritis”, and following us on instagram @thosegirlswitharthritis. Send your questions to us on Instagram or click here...2022-12-0734 minThose Girls With ArthritisWarrior Wednesday with Paula DiazBri & Beka host their ninth episode of their “Warrior Wednesday” series and this week are joined by guest, Paula Diaz, a fellow arthritis warrior.During the episode Paula shares her experience being diagnosed with Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis at the age of 11. Now at 28, Paula describes her strenuous and unique journey. We encourage you to get social with us on social media by liking our Facebook page, “Those Girls with Arthritis”, and following us on instagram @thosegirlswitharthritis. Send your questions to us on Instagram...2022-11-3049 minThose Girls With ArthritisThankful Thoughts 2022With the holidays coming up, Bri & Beka share what they are thankful for and chat on how they are prepping for the holidays. We encourage you to get social with us on social media by liking our Facebook page, “Those Girls with Arthritis”, and following us on instagram @thosegirlswitharthritis. Send your questions to us on Instagram or click here to submit your questions anonymously. We encourage anyone who would like to join our Facebook community group to do so! You can access the p...2022-11-2337 minThose Girls With ArthritisWarrior Wednesday with Kara DingessYO BRO….. Bri & Beka host their eighth episode of their “Warrior Wednesday” series and this week are joined by guest, Kara Dingess, a fellow arthritis warrior.During the episode, Kara spoke about her service dog, Adele. While there are many organizations where individuals can learn about and receive a service dog from, learn more about Canine Companions by visiting their website or their Instagram page. For more general information on service dogs, check out Assistance Dogs International. Also, feel free to check out an...2022-11-091h 10Those Girls With ArthritisSpooky Season: The Scariest Parts of Life with ArthritisIT IS SPOOKY SEASON Y’ALL! On this week’s episode, hear from Bri & Beka as they give a life update and chat on what the scariest things about having arthritis are to them!We encourage you to get social with us on social media by liking our Facebook page, “Those Girls with Arthritis”, and following us on instagram @thosegirlswitharthritis. Send your questions to us on Instagram or click here to submit your questions anonymously. We encourage anyone who would like to join our...2022-10-2637 minThose Girls With ArthritisAdvice for The College KidsThose Girls with Arthritis are back this week with an update on what they’ve been up to and share their advice for the college kids. Hear from them on how they shared their chronic illness with others while in college, how they balanced their diagnosis with their new schoolwork and more!We encourage you to get social with us on social media by liking our Facebook page, “Those Girls with Arthritis”, and following us on instagram @thosegirlswitharthritis. Send your questions to us on Instagram or c...2022-10-0533 minThose Girls With ArthritisWarrior Wednesday with Anna ClaireBri & Beka host their seventh episode of their “Warrior Wednesday” series and this week are joined by guest, Anna Claire, a fellow rheumatoid arthritis warrior. We encourage you to get social with us on social media by liking our Facebook page, “Those Girls with Arthritis”, and following us on instagram @thosegirlswitharthritis. Send your questions to us on Instagram or to our email thosegirlswitharthrits@gmail.com.Don't forget to subscribe, so you won't miss future episodes!Disclaimer: Those Girls with Arth...2022-09-141h 01Those Girls With ArthritisBack to School (Grade School Edition)Season 2, Episode 12- Back to School (Grade School Edition)Summertime is almost over, which for most means heading back to school! Bri & Beka talk all about what they did when they were going back to school (from Kindergarten - Senior Year) to prepare for the new school year. We encourage you to get social with us on social media by liking our Facebook page, “Those Girls with Arthritis”, and following us on instagram @thosegirlswitharthritis. Send your questions to us on Insta...2022-08-1746 minThose Girls With ArthritisFlares, Flares, Flares Part 2Season 2, Episode 11 - Flares, Flares, Flares - Part 2Flares, Flares, Flares - what more can we say on flares? Bri & Beka talk all about their experiences with flares and how they handle them. We encourage you to get social with us on social media by liking our Facebook page, “Those Girls with Arthritis”, and following us on instagram @thosegirlswitharthritis. Send your questions to us on Instagram or click here to submit your questions anonymously. We encourage anyon...2022-08-0337 minThose Girls With ArthritisRecap of JA ConferenceOn this week’s episode, Bri & Beka talk all about their experience at last week’s National Juvenile Arthritis Conference! This year, Those Girls with Arthritis were invited to host two sessions called “Real Talk with Young Adults” where they got to answer questions and give advice to high schoolers from across the nation. To learn more about JAC, visit the Arthritis Foundation’s website here. We also talked about visiting one of the sessions led by the Young Patients' Autoimmune Research and Empowerment Alliance- trained patient partners making research inclusive for young adults. Check them out here!We encou...2022-07-1949 minThose Girls With ArthritisWarrior Wednesday with Aimee Busquet: Part 2Bri & Beka host their seventh episode of their “Warrior Wednesday” series and this week are joined by guest, Aimee Busquet and her husband Eddie. Aimee has been living with arthritis for over three decades and was diagnosed with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis at the age of 13. On this special part 2 hear from Aimee and Eddie about how chronic illness has affected their relationship. Their story is truly heartwarming and inspiring. We encourage you to get social with us on social media by liking our Facebook page, “Those Girls with Arthritis”, and following us on instagram @thosegirlswitharthritis. Send your questions...2022-06-2335 minThose Girls With ArthritisWarrior Wednesday with Aimee Busquet: Part 1Bri & Beka host their seventh episode of their “Warrior Wednesday” series and this week are joined by guest, Aimee Busquet. Aimee has been living with arthritis for over three decades and was diagnosed growing up. Hear from her about her warrior journey, how her daily life has changed over the years and how arthritis affects her day to day relationships. This is Part 1 of her story.We encourage you to get social with us on social media by liking our Facebook page, “Those Girls with Arthritis”, and following us on instagram @thosegirlswitharthritis. Send your questions to us on Insta...2022-06-2258 minThose Girls With ArthritisSharing Your Story with OthersOn this week’s episode, Bri & Beka give advice on how they share their diagnosis with others. They chat about how they have grown to get comfortable with talking about their diagnosis over the years, and even have two of their best friends share about when they learned about their diagnosis and their advice for others trying to tell their friends too.We encourage you to get social with us on social media by liking our Facebook page, “Those Girls with Arthritis”, and following us on instagram @thosegirlswitharthritis. Send your questions to us on Instagram or click here t...2022-06-1447 minThose Girls With ArthritisKicking off Summer FunIt is June, which means it is SUMMER TIME! Bri & Beka chat all about some summer fun activity plans and how they communicate with others to have fun all summer long!!We encourage you to get social with us on social media by liking our Facebook page, “Those Girls with Arthritis”, and following us on instagram @thosegirlswitharthritis. Send your questions to us on Instagram or to our email thosegirlswitharthrits@gmail.com. We encourage anyone who would like to join our Facebook community group to do so! You can access the page by clicking here. Check out our merc...2022-06-0745 minThose Girls With ArthritisCome Along With Us to Walk to Cure ArthritisBri and Beka had a blast at their first Walk to Cure Arthritis in Tampa Bay! They recap their experience and participants from the event had the opportunity to share a message in this week's episode. To learn more about the Arthritis Foundation's Walk to Cure events, click here.We encourage you to get social with us on social media by liking our Facebook page, “Those Girls with Arthritis”, and following us on instagram @thosegirlswitharthritis. Send your questions to us on Instagram or to our email thosegirlswitharthrits@gmail.com. We encourage anyone who would like to join our...2022-05-1829 minThose Girls With ArthritisMeet the Tampa Bay Walk to Cure HonoreesOn this week's episode, Bri and Beka are joined by the honorees for the upcoming Walk to Cure Arthritis event in Tampa Bay. Hear from the six year old Youth Honoree, Oonagh N., as well as Adult Honoree, Stephanie R. as they share their stories. This year's Walk to Cure Arthritis in Tampa Bay is on Saturday, May 14th, 2022. To learn more about the event click here. Not in Tampa Bay? Click here to look for a Walk to Cure Arthritis near you! If you would like to connect with Stephanie R., you can find he...2022-05-0343 minThose Girls With ArthritisMindset and Affirmations with Special Guest, Rachel TennyRachel Tenny joins Bri & Beka this week to share her expertise around positive affirmations and mindset. Rachel is an artist and therapist who found a way to bring both of her passions together! Be sure to check her out http://racheltenny.com/ @racheltenny We encourage you to get social with us on social media by liking our Facebook page, “Those Girls with Arthritis”, and following us on instagram @thosegirlswitharthritis. Send your questions to us on Instagram or to our email thosegirlswitharthrits@gmail.com.Don't forget to subscribe, so you won't miss future episodes!Discla...2022-04-2735 minThose Girls With ArthritisIt's Okay to Not Be OkayThis week on Those Girls With Arthritis we share our thoughts on positivity, how we stay positive, and how we get out of ruts. We encourage you to get social with us on social media by liking our Facebook page, “Those Girls with Arthritis”, and following us on instagram @thosegirlswitharthritis. Send your questions to us on Instagram or to our email thosegirlswitharthrits@gmail.com. We encourage anyone who would like to join our Facebook community group to do so! You can access the page...2022-04-1940 minThose Girls With ArthritisFeeling the Feels with Guest Jennie LawlerBri & Beka host their sixth episode of their “Warrior Wednesday” series and this week are joined by guest, Jennie Lawler. Jennie is a licensed clinical social worker who shares her experience with volunteering at Camp JRA, being diagnosed with chronic illnesses and her professional work with mental health. We encourage you to get social with us on social media by liking our Facebook page, “Those Girls with Arthritis”, and following us on instagram @thosegirlswitharthritis. Send your questions to us on Instagram or to our email thosegirlswitharthrits@gmail.co...2022-04-1346 minThose Girls With ArthritisMental Health and Chronic IllnessSeason 2, Episode 1Welcome to Season 2 of Those Girls With Arthritis. All this month we will be talking about mental health and this episode is the first part of that mini series. Consider it an overview of the topic! We talk about our journey with the emotions of having a chronic illness andwhat it's been like as adults vs. kids. Skip to 25 minutes, to surpass our life updates, or enjoy listening all about Bri's wedding, Beka's new job, and puppies!!!!We encourage you to get social with us o...2022-04-0554 minThose Girls With ArthritisSeason 1 Wrap UpAnd that is a wrap on Season 1! On this episode, Bri and Beka give a recap on the first year of the podcast. They also give an update on their weddings, health and what they have been up to since the last episode. Thank you to all who have listened, shared and engaged with the podcast! We encourage you to get social with us on social media by liking our Facebook page, “Those Girls with Arthritis”, and following us on instagram @thosegirlswitharthritis. Send your questions to us on...2022-03-0146 minThose Girls With ArthritisHello 2022!Season 1, Episode 29Hello 2022!We encourage you to get social with us on social media by liking our Facebook page, “Those Girls with Arthritis”, and following us on instagram @thosegirlswitharthritis. Send your questions to us on Instagram or to our email thosegirlswitharthrits@gmail.com.Don't forget to subscribe, so you won't miss future episodes!Disclaimer: Those Girls with Arthritis was created by two friends hoping to share their personal experiences and learn from othe...2022-01-1133 minThose Girls With ArthritisHappy Holidays from Bri & Beka!Season 1, Episode 28Happy Holidays to all! Bri and Beka give an update on how the Tampa Bay Arthritis Foundation’s Jingle Bell Run went, their plans for the holiday season and some arthritis friendly gift options everyone should have on their wish list!We encourage you to get social with us on social media by liking our Facebook page, “Those Girls with Arthritis”, and following us on instagram @thosegirlswitharthritis. Send your questions to us on Instagram or to our email thoseg...2021-12-1442 minThose Girls With ArthritisWarrior Wednesday with Tatum SheltonEpisode 28: Warrior Wednesday with TatumSeason 1, Episode 27Bri & Beka host their fifth episode of their “Warrior Wednesday” series and this week are joined by guest, Tatum, fellow Rheumatoid Arthritis warrior. Follow her on Instagram @tayyshelton.We encourage you to get social with us on social media by liking our Facebook page, “Those Girls with Arthritis”, and following us on instagram @thosegirlswitharthritis. Don't forget to subscribe, so you won't miss future episodes!D...2021-12-0133 minThose Girls With ArthritisThankful Thoughts + UpdateSeason 1, Episode 26After a month of from recording Bri and Beka are back!We encourage you to get social with us on social media by liking our Facebook page, “Those Girls with Arthritis”, and following us on instagram @thosegirlswitharthritis. Send your questions to us on Instagram or to our email thosegirlswitharthrits@gmail.com.Don't forget to subscribe, so you won't miss future episodes!Disclaimer: Those Girls with Arthritis was created by two frie...2021-11-2327 minThose Girls With ArthritisAdvocacy and Community with guest Melissa HugheySeason 1, Episode 25October 12, was World Arthritis Day! Arthritis affects the daily lives of over 54 million Americans and 300,000 children. It is the leading cause of disability in the country. Bri & Beka are grateful to be able to share their stories and raise awareness for this disease. On this week’s episode, hear all about what World Arthritis Day means to them and how they advocate for arthritis. They even had the chance to speak with the Arthritis Foundation’s Executive Director of Florida, Melissa Hughey, about how folks can get involved with the foun...2021-10-1927 minThose Girls With ArthritisJoin the Conversation, Q&ASeason 1, Episode 24Life with a chronic illness can be full of questions, an unknown future, and a feeling of loneliness. Bri & Beka have experienced all of this and want to help (it’s one of the reasons they started the podcast together). On this week’s episode, hear their answers to some of the most asked questions!We encourage you to get social with us on social media by liking our Facebook page, “Those Girls with Arthritis”, and following us on instagram @thosegir...2021-09-2834 minThose Girls With ArthritisThose Girls and their FiancésSeason 1, Episode 23You asked, we listened... it is time to meet our fiancés! Max and Michael join us on this week’s episode. We answer some questions about how we met, when we talked about our diagnosis, how we are planning for our future’s together and more!We encourage you to get social with us on social media by liking our Facebook page, “Those Girls with Arthritis”, and following us on instagram @thosegirlswitharthritis. Send your questions to us on Instagr...2021-09-1459 minThose Girls With ArthritisMyths vs Facts: Life with Juvenile ArthritisBri & Beka chat on this week’s episode about life with a juvenile arthritis diagnosis. They talk about how much has changed since they were diagnosed, and also common myth and facts.We encourage you to get social with us on social media by liking our Facebook page, “Those Girls with Arthritis”, and following us on instagram @thosegirlswitharthritis. Send your questions to us on Instagram or to our email thosegirlswitharthrits@gmail.com.Don't forget to subscribe, so you won't miss future episodes!...2021-09-0839 minThose Girls With ArthritisListening to Your BodyOn this week’s episode, Bri & Beka chat all about the importance of learning and listening to your body. We encourage you to get social with us on social media by liking our Facebook page, “Those Girls with Arthritis”, and following us on instagram @thosegirlswitharthritis. Send your questions to us on Instagram or to our email thosegirlswitharthrits@gmail.com.Don't forget to subscribe, so you won't miss future episodes!Disclaimer: Those Girls with Arthritis was created by two friends...2021-08-3131 minThose Girls With ArthritisUpdate from Those Girls With ArthritisWe are back! Those Girls With Arthritis took a small break due to some personal reasons, but we are so excited to be back and recording again. Get an update from Bri & Beka on what has been going on the last few weeks. We encourage you to get social with us on social media by liking our Facebook page, “Those Girls with Arthritis”, and following us on instagram @thosegirlswitharthritis. Send your questions to us on Instagram or to our email thosegirlswitharthrits@gmail.com.Don...2021-08-1730 minThose Girls With ArthritisBig Plans, Asking for Help, and PivotingSeason 1, Episode 19Do you sometimes find yourself making big plans, but not being able to fulfill those plans? Maybe it is because you physically cannot do it, or maybe it is because you need more time than you thought. Bri & Beka talk about their experiences making plans and how they have to adapt and/or ask for help.We encourage you to get social with us on social media by liking our Facebook page, “Those Girls with Arthritis”, and following us on instagram...2021-07-1335 minThose Girls With ArthritisWarrior Wednesday with Julie BastaracheEpisode 18: Warrior Wednesday with JulieSeason 1, Episode 18Bri & Beka host their fourth episode of their “Warrior Wednesday” series and this week are joined by guest, Julie, fellow Rheumatoid Arthritis warrior. Follow her on Instagram @the.oily.spoonie. We encourage you to get social with us on social media by liking our Facebook page, “Those Girls with Arthritis”, and following us on instagram @thosegirlswitharthritis. Don't forget to subscribe, so you won't miss futur...2021-06-3032 minThose Girls With ArthritisHow to Make Traveling with a Chronic Illness Smooth SailingIt’s summertime! Many people take vacations during the summer months, but some people do not realize just how stressful and overwhelming traveling and packing can be for someone with a chronic illness. Bri & Beka share their experiences this week with traveling, and give some tips and tricks to help make traveling fun!We encourage you to get social with us on social media by liking our Facebook page, “Those Girls with Arthritis”, and following us on instagram @thosegirlswitharthritis. Don't forget to subscri...2021-06-2126 minThose Girls With ArthritisShopping with a Chronic IllnessBri & Beka chat all things shopping this week! Whether it is grocery shopping, clothes shopping or even engagement ring shopping, those with chronic illnesses have to think differently than others to do these everyday tasks.We encourage you to get social with us on social media by liking our Facebook page, “Those Girls with Arthritis”, and following us on instagram @thosegirlswitharthritis. Don't forget to subscribe, so you won't miss future episodes!Disclaimer: Those Girls with Arthritis was created by tw...2021-06-1527 minThose Girls With ArthritisFlares, Flares, Flares (and a little update)Flares, flares, flares. What are flares? What does it mean when you have a flare? How do you manage your flares? Bri & Beka dive right in and explain their reactions and solutions to handling flares.We encourage you to get social with us on social media by liking our Facebook page, “Those Girls with Arthritis”, and following us on instagram @thosegirlswitharthritis. Don't forget to subscribe, so you won't miss future episodes!Disclaimer: Those Girls with Arthritis was created by tw...2021-06-0824 minThose Girls With ArthritisSisters ChatSeason 1, Episode 14This week is a very special episode because Bri & Beka's sisters join them on the podcast! Ciara & Gabby (Bri's sisters) and Hillary & Reilley (Beka's sisters) chat with those girls this week and share their experience of being a sibling to someone with a chronic illness. They talk about what they remember it being like when Bri & Beka were first diagnosed and even give some tips and advice to other siblings and family members in the community too. We encourage you to get social with us on s...2021-05-2543 minThose Girls With ArthritisChoosing a Career Path with a Chronic IllnessSeason 1, Episode 13What do you want to be when you grow up? We are asked this throughout our childhood, and many people with a chronic illness might not have an exact answer. Bri & Beka share their experiences growing up and choosing a career path. They chat about how they balance their professional aspects of their life while maintaining their personal life and the day to day struggles with a chronic illness.We encourage you to get social with us on social media by liking our Facebook page,2021-05-1839 minThose Girls With ArthritisWarrior Wednesday with Marisa Zeppieri, the Lupus ChickBri & Beka host their third episode of their “Warrior Wednesday” series and this week are joined by guest Marisa Zeppieri, the Lupus Chick. Marisa shares about her chronic illness journey and being diagnosed in her mid-20s. Twenty years since her diagnosis, she has found her voice and has became a huge advocate in the chronic illness community. She also shares about her experience writing “Chronically Fabulous” which is available for purchase today.We encourage you to get social with us on social media by liking our Facebook page, “Those Girls with Arthritis”, and following us on instagram @t...2021-05-0543 minThose Girls With ArthritisSelf Care & Mental HealthBri & Beka dive deep into this week’s episode as they share their experience with self-care and mental health during their chronic illness journeys. It is very important to know, your feelings are valid and others feel the way you do too, you are not alone!We encourage you to get social with us on social media by liking our Facebook page, “Those Girls with Arthritis”, and following us on instagram @thosegirlswitharthritis. Don't forget to subscribe, so you won't miss future episodes!2021-04-2743 minThose Girls With ArthritisLife Hacks for those with Chronic IllnessesLife Hacks for those with Chronic Illnesses Season 1 Episode 10Bri & Beka share their every day life hacks for those with chronic illnesses. What do you do during the day that might be different thanothers? Do you plan ahead for meals or take breaks throughout the day to stretch? Find out how to make your every day tasks easier with advice from them and others in the community!We encourage you to get social with us on social media by liking our Facebook page, “Those Girls with Arthritis”, and following us on instagram @thos...2021-04-2048 minThose Girls With ArthritisUpdate and Advice for the Newly DiagnosedBri & Beka give an update on their second COVID-19 vaccine shot experience. They both had different reactions to the vaccine, and also share some stories from others in the community.They also share pieces of advice from their followers for life with a chronic illness! We encourage you to get social with us on social media by liking our Facebook page, “Those Girls with Arthritis”, and following us on instagram @thosegirlswitharthritis. Don't forget to subscribe, so you won't miss f...2021-04-1324 minThose Girls With ArthritisWarrior Wednesday with Kelsey, Crohn's WarriorWarrior Wednesday with Kelsey, Crohn's WarriorSeason 1, Episode 8Bri & Beka host their second episode of their “Warrior Wednesday” series and this week are joined by guest Kelsey B. Kelsey shares her diagnosis journey, her experience living with Chron’s, osteoporosis, and psoriasis, and becoming a mom with a chronic illness. We encourage you to get social with us on social media by liking our Facebook page, “Those Girls with Arthritis”, and following us on instagram @thosegirlswitharthritis. Don't forget to subscribe, so you won't miss future episodes!Disclaimer: Those Girls with A...2021-03-3138 minThose Girls With ArthritisLetters to Our Younger Selves and Advice to the Newly DiagnosedIf you could write a letter to your younger self when you were first diagnosed- what would you say? Bri & Beka both read their letters they wrote to themselves and also give some advice to those newly diagnosed.We encourage you to get social with us on social media by liking our Facebook page, “Those Girls with Arthritis”, and following us on instagram @thosegirlswitharthritis. Don't forget to subscribe, so you won't miss future episodes!Disclaimer: Those Girls with Arthr...2021-03-2320 minThose Girls With ArthritisSchool and Work AccommodationsBri & Beka are back and this week talk about their experiences with asking and receiving accommodations. They discuss what they had to do while in school, and some challenges they faced once they graduated and entered into the workforce.We encourage you to get social with us on social media by liking our Facebook page, “Those Girls with Arthritis”, and following us on instagram @thosegirlswitharthritis. Don't forget to subscribe, so you won't miss future episodes!Disclaimer: Those Girls with...2021-03-1646 min