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Live Yes! With ArthritisLive Yes! With ArthritisNewly Diagnosed - Control the Emotional TollPainful feelings like anger, stress and depression worsen physical pain, as well as mental health. Learn how and strategies to cope in the latest podcast. *Visit the Live Yes! With Arthritis Podcast episode page to get show notes, additional resources and read the full transcript: https://arthr.org/LiveYes_Ep110 * We want to hear from you. Tell us what you think about the Live Yes! With Arthritis Podcast. Get started by emailing [podcast@arthritis.org](podcast@arthritis.org).Special Guest: Dr. Francis Keefe.2024-08-1329 minLive Yes! With ArthritisLive Yes! With Arthritis2023 Top Episode TakeawaysTo wrap up an eventful 2023, we once again offer a montage of memorable moments from some of the year’s most popular episodes. In each episode, guests and hosts share their top takeaways from each discussion. We have put together those top takeaways from seven episodes this year on a range of topics, from arthritis-related conditions you should know about, to back pain causes and solutions, to dating and even laughter. *Visit the Live Yes! With Arthritis Podcast episode page get show notes, additional resources and read the full transcript: https://bit.ly/LiveYes_Ep94 * We...2023-12-2638 minLive Yes! With ArthritisLive Yes! With ArthritisSelf-Compassion & Chronic PainThis episode was originally released November 30, 2021. 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 episode page get show notes, additional resources and read the full transcript: https://bit.ly/LiveYes_Ep86 * We want to hear from you. Tell us what you think about the Live Yes! With Arthritis Podcast. Get...2023-08-2253 minLive Yes! With ArthritisLive Yes! With ArthritisSex & Intimacy With ArthritisThis episode was originally released February 8, 2022. 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 desirable and how to cultivate a deeper emotional bond to create sparks i...2023-08-0842 minLive Yes! With ArthritisLive Yes! With ArthritisGetting Started on the Right FootThis episode was originally released on May 10, 2022. 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 rehabilitation exercise. *Visit the Live Yes! With Arthri...2023-04-0440 minLive Yes! With ArthritisLive Yes! With ArthritisGrief & Chronic Illness With David KesslerThis episode was originally released on May 24, 2022. 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 episode page get show notes, additional resources and read the full transcript: https://www.arthritis.org/liveyes/podcast/new-podcast/ep-74-grief-and-chronic-illness-with-david-kessler * ...2023-03-0738 minLive Yes! With ArthritisLive Yes! With ArthritisDating With ArthritisDating. 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 safe and potentially less painful … and everything in between...2023-02-2142 minLive Yes! With ArthritisLive Yes! With ArthritisPhysical Activity: Start Where You AreWe 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 muscle-strengthening activities. But what does that mean exactly? And what does that look like? An...2023-02-0728 minLive Yes! With ArthritisLive Yes! With ArthritisArthritis Is AgelessArthritis 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 emailing podcast@arthritis.org.Special Guests: Beka Nicola and Brianna Ramos.2023-01-2443 minLive Yes! With ArthritisLive Yes! With Arthritis2022 Highlights2022 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 about the Live Yes! With Arthritis Podcast. Get started by emailing podcast@ar...2022-12-2019 minLive Yes! With ArthritisLive Yes! With Arthritis2022 Arthritis Research HighlightsLeading 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 full transcript: https://www.arthritis.org/liveyes/podcast/new-podcast/ep69-2022-arthritis-research-highlights * We want to hear from you...2022-12-0658 minLive Yes! With ArthritisLive Yes! With ArthritisBiosimilars 101 & Inflammatory ArthritisAccess 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 think about the Live Yes! With Arthritis Podcast. Get started by emailing podcast@arthritis.org.Special Guest...2022-11-2235 minLive Yes! With ArthritisLive Yes! With ArthritisBeyond Weight: Fat & ArthritisBeing 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://arthritis.org/liveyes/podcast We want to hear from you. Te...2022-11-0836 minLive Yes! With ArthritisLive Yes! With ArthritisBenefits of Physical TherapyMovement 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 started by emailing po...2022-10-2532 minLive Yes! With ArthritisLive Yes! With ArthritisMovement Is MedicineResearch 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 brought to you in part by TYLENOL. Visit the Live Yes! With Arthritis Podcast site to r...2022-10-1131 minLive Yes! With ArthritisLive Yes! With ArthritisTools to Manage PainNot 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 specializes in pain about the brain’s role in pain and some strategies to reduce and cont...2022-09-2735 minLive Yes! With ArthritisLive Yes! With ArthritisUnderstanding Types of PainNot 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 show notes, additional resources and read the full transcript: http...2022-09-1336 minLive Yes! With ArthritisLive Yes! With ArthritisReal Talk: Tips for Better Doctor-Patient CommunicationThe 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 transcript: https://www.arthritis.org/liveyes/podcast/new-podcast/tips-for-better-doctor-patient-communication We want to hear from you. Tell us what you th...2022-08-0926 minLive Yes! With ArthritisLive Yes! With ArthritisArthritis Pain & SurgeryThis 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 details you need to guide you. Visit the Live Yes! With Arthritis Podcast episode page to get...2022-07-2636 minLive Yes! With ArthritisLive Yes! With ArthritisMicrobiome, Gut Health & ArthritisThis 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. Tell us what you think about the Live Yes! With Arthritis Po...2022-07-1240 minLive Yes! With ArthritisLive Yes! With ArthritisNewly Diagnosed: Control the Physical TollWhile 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 Arthritis Podcast site to get show notes and a full transcript: https://arthritis.org/li...2022-06-2133 minLive Yes! With ArthritisLive Yes! With ArthritisNewly Diagnosed: Control the Emotional TollGrief, 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 emailing podcast@arthritis.org.Special Guest: Dr. Francis...2022-06-2129 minLive Yes! With ArthritisLive Yes! With ArthritisThe Many Benefits of WalkingThis 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. Visit the Live Yes! With Arthritis Podcast site to read th...2022-06-0734 minLive Yes! With ArthritisLive Yes! With ArthritisGrief & Chronic Illness With David KesslerLiving 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 us what you think about the Live Yes! With...2022-05-2438 minLive Yes! With ArthritisLive Yes! With ArthritisGetting Started on the Right FootFeet 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 rehabilitation exercise. Visit the Live Yes! With Arthritis Podcast site to get show notes and a...2022-05-1039 minLive Yes! With ArthritisLive Yes! With ArthritisTackling Arthritis Challenges for Patients of ColorPeople 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 Medical College discuss how health disparities impact arthritis care and their origins. Plus, they’ll provide potential solutions to help minority patients better take control of their arthritis. ...2022-05-0345 minLive Yes! With ArthritisLive Yes! With ArthritisManaging Pain With Occupational TherapyMany 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/new-podcast/managing-pain-with-occupational-therapy We want to hear from you. Tell us what...2022-04-1930 minLive Yes! With ArthritisLive Yes! With ArthritisFatigue & Sleep SolutionsArthritis-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 podcast@arthritis.org.Special Guest: Dr. Susan Bartlett.2022-03-2932 minLive Yes! With ArthritisLive Yes! With ArthritisFormula for SuccessSetting 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 won’t want to miss it! Visit the Live Yes! With Arthritis Podcast site t...2022-03-0838 minLive Yes! With ArthritisLive Yes! With ArthritisCOVID Two Years LaterLearn 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 hear from you. Tell us what you think about the Live Yes! With Arthritis Podcast...2022-02-2232 minLive Yes! With ArthritisLive Yes! With ArthritisSex & Intimacy With ArthritisThe 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 desirable and how to cultivate a deeper emotional bond to create sparks in and out of the bedroom. You’ll also le...2022-02-0842 minLive Yes! With ArthritisLive Yes! With ArthritisMake Mental Health a PriorityYour 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 podcast@arthritis.org.Special Guest: Rachel Aaron, PhD, MA.2022-01-2528 minLive Yes! With ArthritisLive Yes! With ArthritisNewly Diagnosed: Building Your Health Care TeamThere’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 the Live Yes! With Arthr...2021-12-2125 minLive Yes! With ArthritisLive Yes! With ArthritisNewly Diagnosed: Words of WisdomIn 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 Podcast. Get started by emailing podcast@arthritis.org....2021-12-2130 minLive Yes! With ArthritisLive Yes! With Arthritis2021 Top 3 TakeawaysAs 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. Get started by emailing podcast@arthri...2021-12-1418 minHands In MotionHands In MotionArthritis Foundation with Rebecca Gillett MS, OTR/LOn this episode of Hands in Motion, we are joined by Rebecca Gillett, MS, OTR/L with the Arthritis Foundation. We discuss the mission of the foundation and how the foundation is working to educate both individuals affected by arthritis and the clinicians who treat them. We learn about the wide variety of resources they have available on their website specifically for this population.Below are several links that are referenced in the show.Main website: www.arthritis.orgVim pain app: (download Vim Pain App from your app store) Find info and l...2021-12-0643 minLive Yes! With ArthritisLive Yes! With ArthritisSelf-Compassion & Chronic PainSelf-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 Arthritis Podcast. Get started by emailing podcast@arthritis.org.2021-11-3053 minLive Yes! With ArthritisLive Yes! With Arthritis2021 Arthritis Research HighlightsLearn about new research and insights that may lead to better treatments and access to health care for people living with arthritis and related conditions. This episode features some highlights from the American College of Rheumatology’s annual scientific meeting — a six-day conference that draws professionals in rheumatology worldwide to learn about and discuss the latest research. Topics this year include the impact of COVID-19 on people with rheumatic conditions, benefits and warnings about certain medications, and disparities in health care. Host Rebecca Gillett also speaks with the Arthritis Foundation’s Steven Taylor about how the Foundation supports research and in...2021-11-1634 minLive Yes! With ArthritisLive Yes! With ArthritisAnti-Inflammatory Diet: Myths and FactsWith 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 proven healthy eating tips from registered dietitian, including how to tailor a diet for your individual needs. This episode was originally released on November 24, 2020. 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. Ge...2021-11-0236 minLive Yes! With ArthritisLive Yes! With ArthritisBuilding a Personalized Pain PlanWhether you have rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis or some other chronic pain condition, your experience of pain is deeply personal and shaped by various biological, emotional, and psychological factors. Learn how to build personal pain plan by identifying the different factors that affect you the most, including how your attitude impacts your ability to effectively manage pain. This episode was originally released on September 22, 2020. 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...2021-10-1938 minLive Yes! With ArthritisLive Yes! With ArthritisMindfulness for BeginnersOn this episode, we’re talking about the link between stress and arthritis symptoms, like pain, sleep and fatigue, and how mindfulness can help. Get tips on getting started from special guests, Nicole Riley, MD, an integrative pain management doctor and mindfulness expert, and Meryl Arnett, a meditation and yoga teacher. This episode was originally released December 9, 2019. 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 ab...2021-10-0530 minLive Yes! With ArthritisLive Yes! With ArthritisMindful Movement Part 2 | YogaCombining the low-impact movements of yoga with mindfulness provides both physical and mental benefits for people living with arthritis. Learn more in this discussion with Steffany Moonaz, PhD, creator of Yoga for Arthritis. _The Chronic Strength Sweepstakes promotion ends 9/26/2021. 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 podcast@arthritis.org.Special Guest...2021-09-2145 minLive Yes! With ArthritisLive Yes! With ArthritisMindful Movement Part 1 | Tai ChiListen 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, mindful movements in tai chi provide physical and mental benefits for people with arthritis. _The Chronic Strength Sweepstakes promotion ends 9/26/2021. 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...2021-09-0726 minLive Yes! With ArthritisLive Yes! With ArthritisFinding Trusted Arthritis InfoThe internet is brimming with health advice and information, but not all sources of medical information are created equal. So how do you find trustworthy sources when searching for information about your arthritis? In this episode, guest speaker Dr. Arefa Cassoobhoy, Chief Medical Editor and Vice President of Medical Affairs with the Everyday Health Group, shares insights to help weed through what’s fact and fiction and get to the information you need. The Chronic Strength Sweepstakes promotion ends 9/26/2021. Visit the Live Yes! With Arthritis Podcast site to read the blog and get show notes an...2021-08-2438 minLive Yes! With ArthritisLive Yes! With ArthritisBack to School & College During COVID: Part 2More 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 compromised immune systems, like those living with JA? An educational rights attorney discusses what parents can reasonably ask for to protect their child, including tips on how to get started and how to file a dispute if accommodations are denied. 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...2021-08-0332 minLive Yes! With ArthritisLive Yes! With ArthritisNatalie Decker: Driven to Beat ArthritisAs a juvenile arthritis warrior and a young woman NASCAR driver, Natalie Decker knows all about physical and emotional challenges. Listen to her inspiring story and find out how she’s stays in the driver’s seat with her JA and her career. 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 podcast@arthritis.org.Spec...2021-07-2744 minLive Yes! With ArthritisLive Yes! With ArthritisArthritis Related ConditionsArthritis rarely comes alone. Learn about related conditions and diseases that commonly occur with various types of arthritis, how they are related, and what you can do to prevent them or reduce their effects. 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 podcast@arthritis.org.Special Guest: Amanda Nelson, MD MSCR RhMSUS.2021-07-0636 minLive Yes! With ArthritisLive Yes! With ArthritisWorkplace ErgonomicsOn this episode, we’re talking about the importance of workplace ergonomics and its role in joint health. Learn how to solve common workspace challenges and get the key principles to protecting your joints at work from Nikki Weiner, a workplace ergonomics specialist and occupational therapist, and founder of The Rising Workplace. 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. Ge...2021-06-1525 minLive Yes! With ArthritisLive Yes! With ArthritisGoal Setting for Arthritis Pain ReliefThe daily struggle of managing arthritis can make it difficult to think long term. However, understanding how to set achievable goals may help you find relief from arthritis pain. Learn strategies to take the first step, including how to set obtainable milestones, overcome barriers and work with your healthcare provider, family and friends to stay on track. 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...2021-05-2533 minLive Yes! With ArthritisLive Yes! With ArthritisBody Image, Self Esteem & ArthritisLearn how to foster a healthier body image to better care for your mental and physical health – despite the unpredictability of living with arthritis. Additionally, learn coping strategies for bad days, not only so you can have a better relationship with yourself, but also with those around you. 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 po...2021-05-1139 minLive Yes! With ArthritisLive Yes! With ArthritisArthritis Patient Experiences with COVID-19People with chronic conditions like arthritis have particular concerns about COVID-19. In this episode, listen to two arthritis patients talk about their experiences with the virus and how they dealt with it. 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 podcast@arthritis.org.Special Guest: Kayla Amodeo, PhD.2021-04-2741 minLive Yes! With ArthritisLive Yes! With ArthritisOccupational Therapy Benefits for ArthritisWhether you are recently diagnosed with arthritis or are well into your journey of living with the disease, occupational therapy can help you learn to manage your symptoms and get you back to doing activities you want or need to do. Learn about the many benefits of adding occupational therapy to your care and the research that supports available treatments. Jeanine Beasley, EdD, OTRL, CHT, FAOTA is a full professor at Grand Valley State University’s Occupational Science and Therapy Department and is the coordinator of the Occupational Therapy Hybrid Program in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Visi...2021-04-1339 minLive Yes! With ArthritisLive Yes! With ArthritisBrain Fog, Mental Clarity & ArthritisMental fuzziness, or “brain fog,” is a frustrating phenomenon that often occurs with arthritis and related conditions, like fibromyalgia. Listen to experts discuss some suspected causes and ways to deal with it. 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 podcast@arthritis.org.Special Guests: Andrew Schrepf, Ph.D and Susan M. Goodman, MD.2021-03-3033 minLive Yes! With ArthritisLive Yes! With ArthritisMindful Eating & Weight LossMaintaining a healthy weight is key to managing arthritis, but gaining control over mindless munching can be difficult during stressful times. In this episode, learn mindful approaches to eating that can help you manage your weight, stick to a balanced diet and develop a healthy relationship with food and your body, without all the gimmicks and hype. 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...2021-03-1633 minLive Yes! With ArthritisLive Yes! With ArthritisAdvocating for ArthritisPeople with arthritis face unique barriers to care – and we are working hard to break down these barriers by advocating for the arthritis community with lawmakers and decision makers on Capitol Hill and beyond. Our guest expert, Anna Hyde, will help us understand how sharing our arthritis stories with policy makers can be a driving force for change. 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 th...2021-03-0231 minLive Yes! With ArthritisLive Yes! With ArthritisCOVID: One Year Later & Vaccines UpdateIt’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 rheumatologist and researcher at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, helps answer questions about the new COVID-19 vaccines, emerging variants of the virus, and all that we have learned in the year since the pandemic began. 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 wh...2021-02-1637 minLive Yes! With ArthritisLive Yes! With ArthritisMedical Cannabis & ArthritisCBD, THC, hemp, medical marijuana – these terms are used interchangeably but a good understanding of medical cannabis critical for making an informed decision about this pain management option. Hear what the latest research says about effectiveness for different types of arthritis pain and potential safety and medical issues, and how to weigh the pros and cons with your doctor. 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 ab...2021-02-0240 minLive Yes! With ArthritisLive Yes! With ArthritisMicrobiome, Gut Health & ArthritisMicrobiome, 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. Tell us what you think about the Live Yes! With Arthritis Podcast. Get started by emailing podcast@arthritis.org....2021-01-1940 minLive Yes! With ArthritisLive Yes! With Arthritis2020 Happy Holidays MessageReflections on the 2020 Live Yes! With Arthritis Podcast episodes with hosts and arthritis patients Rebecca Gillett and Julie Eller. A holiday message of appreciation and joy to our listeners. A special thank you to our listeners for joining us on this journey this year with the podcast. It has been an absolute joy for us to bring this information and conversations to you. We have learned so much and hope you have too, so we can all say YES to conquering arthritis! Happy Holidays! We wish you good health, peace and joy in your hearts...2020-12-1808 minLive Yes! With ArthritisLive Yes! With ArthritisMind Over StressEver wondered why your arthritis symptoms seem worse when you’re experiencing a lot of stress? In this episode, we explore the stress-arthritis connection, including how chronic stress contributes to pain, inflammation and decreased immunity. We’ll also discuss proven strategies to help reduce stress and manage arthritis symptoms so you can live your best life and thrive mentally and physically. 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...2020-12-0839 minLive Yes! With ArthritisLive Yes! With ArthritisAnti-inflammatory Diet Myths & FactsWith 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 proven healthy eating tips from registered dietitian, including how to tailor a diet for your individual needs. 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 podcast@arthritis.org.Sp...2020-11-2436 minLive Yes! With ArthritisLive Yes! With ArthritisFood As MedicineEating 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 and preparation tips to maximize powerhouse foods for any budget, as well as tips on how to use food as a tool to help manage your arthritis. .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...2020-11-1028 minLive Yes! With ArthritisLive Yes! With ArthritisYour Physical Activity RoutineMaking physical activity part of your routine can be challenging — and perhaps even more difficult during the pandemic. In this episode, we talk about healthy ways to easily integrate movement into your everyday activities. Learn how to get motivated, as well as what to look for if you’re considering a personal trainer or a gym membership. Cedric X. Bryant, PhD, FACSM, is the president and chief science officer for the American Council on Exercise (ACE). He stewards ACE’s development of strategies to deliver exercise-science and behavior-change education in ways that are engaging and compelling, recruiting more people...2020-10-1331 minLive Yes! With ArthritisLive Yes! With ArthritisBuilding a Personal Pain PlanWhether you have rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis or some other chronic pain condition, your experience of pain is deeply personal and shaped by various biological, emotional, and psychological factors. Learn how to build personal pain plan by identifying the different factors that affect you the most, including how your attitude impacts your ability to effectively manage pain. 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...2020-09-2237 minLive Yes! With ArthritisLive Yes! With ArthritisTake Control of Back PainMillions of people suffer with chronic back pain and many of the causes can be arthritis related. The physical, social, and mental impacts can be devastating leading to increased depression and anxiety. On this episode, you will hear from two chronic back pain patient leaders, Rita Roy, MD, MS and Jed Finley, who share strategies to take control of pain and discuss how building a strong community of support can provide hope. Visit the Live Yes! With Arthritis Podcast site to read the guest blog written by Jed Finley and get show notes and a full transcript...2020-09-0847 minLive Yes! With ArthritisLive Yes! With ArthritisSleep & PainsomniaSleep is an essential part of managing your overall health and well-being. However, for many people, especially those living with chronic pain, it’s often difficult to get the quality sleep needed. Whether you have trouble falling asleep, staying asleep or finding a position that’s comfortable for your joints, getting a good night’s rest may feel like an impossible dream. Sleep researcher and expert Rebecca Robbins, PhD, shares strategies to help combat common sleep issues and provides some ideas on what you can do to set yourself up for sleep success. Visit the Live Yes! With A...2020-08-1836 minLive Yes! With ArthritisLive Yes! With ArthritisNavigating TelemedicineMaintaining 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 school and work. And during these unprecedented times, it can be extremely taxing and hazardous as the threat of COVID-19 continues to grow. Tune in to this episode to learn how telemedicine can make health care visits convenient and safe, all from the comfort of your own home. Guest expert, Daniel Albert, MD, is a rheumatologist at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, New Hampshire, who has been using telemedicine to see his pediatric and ad...2020-08-0436 minLive Yes! With ArthritisLive Yes! With ArthritisBack to School & College During COVID-19As 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 children with juvenile arthritis or parents and college students with autoimmune diseases, this question carries even more weight. While no safety measure or plan can completely eliminate infection risk, there are things you can request to make learning environments safer. In this episode, expert Heidi Goldsmith Esq., an educational rights attorney with over 20 years of experience, shares tips on making the most out of educational rights plans during the pandemic. Learn what they are to bet...2020-07-2134 minLive Yes! With ArthritisLive Yes! With ArthritisKeep Moving at HomeTrying to manage your arthritis by staying physically active on a normal basis can be difficult. Throw in a pandemic with limited options to keep moving your joints and it gets even harder to stay active. Learn why staying physically active with arthritis is important and ways to build in movement throughout your day from guest expert Cedric Bryant, President & Chief Science Officer, for the American Council on Exercise. He shares strategies to keep moving at home safely during the pandemic. Visit the Live Yes! With Arthritis Podcast site to read the blog, get show notes and a...2020-07-0732 minLive Yes! With ArthritisLive Yes! With ArthritisCOVID-19 Special Edition: TeleMental HealthLiving 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 stressors affecting your overall well-being. Listen to this episode of the Live Yes! With Arthritis Podcast as Jessica Auslander, who is a licensed clinical mental health counselor who also lives with arthritis, talks about the benefits of telemental health services and what accessing this type of therapy looks like. This is the second of 2 episodes in a COVID-19 Special Edition Series, sponsored by Novartis. Visit the Live Yes...2020-06-2336 minLive Yes! With ArthritisLive Yes! With ArthritisCOVID-19 Special Edition: COVID-19 & Arthritis: What We Know NowAs many people begin returning to work during this pandemic, those living with arthritis may be feeling an increase in anxiety and stress about the risks of contracting COVID-19. In this episode of the Live Yes! With Arthritis Podcast, Dr. Kevin Winthrop, a leading expert in infectious disease and rheumatology, provides an update on what we now know– and still don’t know – about this new coronavirus and its effects on people with arthritis. He shares the latest information about the research, risks, testing and the future of potential vaccines. This is the first of 2 episodes in a COVI...2020-06-0921 minLive Yes! With ArthritisLive Yes! With ArthritisArthritis Pain & SurgeryIn 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 details you need to guide you. Visit the Live Yes! With Arthritis Podcast site to read the blog, get show notes and a full transcript: https...2020-06-0235 minLive Yes! With ArthritisLive Yes! With ArthritisConnecting & Staying Active VirtuallyThe environment we are living in today with physical distancing can make you feel disconnected from your loved ones and community. It can make the feelings of isolation from living with arthritis even more of a struggle. In this episode, you’ll hear some words of wisdom from two amazing volunteers who live with arthritis and are doing their part to support their arthritis communities. Cindy Senk and Helen King share their tips for staying active and connected – virtually. Visit the Live Yes! With Arthritis Podcast site to read the blog, get show notes and a full tran...2020-05-1238 minLive Yes! With ArthritisLive Yes! With ArthritisThe Many Benefits of WalkingStaying 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. Visit the Live Yes! With Arthritis Podcast site to read the blog, get show notes and a full transcript: ht...2020-04-2838 minLive Yes! With ArthritisLive Yes! With ArthritisSpecial Edition: Survive & Thrive With Gronk and MattFor people living with arthritis, the impact of the COVID-19 crisis can amplify feelings of anxiety, depression and isolation. As we are forced to physically distance from the world around us and stay home, it can be challenging to find a new routine or strategies to stay healthy. In this episode, special guests, three-time football champion Rob Gronkowski (aka “Gronk”) and TV personality Matt Iseman get up close and personal to share what they’re doing to Survive and Thrive: Together in Isolation. Visit the Live Yes! With Arthritis Podcast site to read the blog, get show notes...2020-04-1843 minLive Yes! With ArthritisLive Yes! With ArthritisArthritis Medical Myth BustersThere are many misconceptions about arthritis and if you live with it, certainly you’ve heard it all. Whether you have arthritis, gout or psoriatic arthritis, long-time rheumatologist Andrew Laster, MD, debunks some of the most common myths and misconceptions about arthritis to decipher fact from fiction. Tune in to this episode to gain a better understanding of your arthritis to help better manage your symptoms. Visit the Live Yes! With Arthritis Podcast site to read the host blogs, get show notes and a full transcript: https://arthritis.org/liveyes/podcastSpecial Guest: Andrew J. La...2020-04-1330 minLive Yes! With ArthritisLive Yes! With ArthritisWellness in Challenging TimesWhen 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 world around us is going through the loss of what we used to know and the fear of the unknown. This journey is one those with arthritis experience daily. Social worker, researcher, Arthritis Warrior and Arthritis Advocate Courtney Wells shares her personal journey — and helps identify the important steps to take to ensure we’re mentally and emotionally well during these challenging times. Visit the Live Yes! With Arthritis Podcast site t...2020-04-0643 minLive Yes! With ArthritisLive Yes! With ArthritisStay Home ErgonomicallyIt’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 joints. Between working and educating from home, as well as managing it all, what can you do to prevent pain and inflammation of your joints? Ergonomics specialist and occupational therapist Nikki Weiner has suggestions to help you work from home ergonomically —while keeping your joint health in mind. Visit the Live Yes! With Arthritis Podcast site to read the host blogs and get show notes: https://arthritis.org/liveyes/podcast2020-03-3130 minLive Yes! With ArthritisLive Yes! With ArthritisCoronavirus & ArthritisThe public health crisis surrounding the coronavirus – COVID-19 – has everyone concerned and anxious, especially those living with a chronic condition like arthritis. This special edition episode (recorded March 12, 2020) features Dr. Michael George, a rheumatologist and epidemiologist at the University of Pennsylvania, who studies infections in patients with autoimmune disease. He helps answer questions for people living with arthritis, especially those who are immune suppressed or have an autoimmune condition, based on what is known today. Visit the Live Yes! With Arthritis podcast site to read the host blogs and get show notes: https://arthritis.org/liveyes/podcast2020-03-1435 minLive Yes! With ArthritisLive Yes! With ArthritisReframing PainLiving 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, LP, director of Mayo Clinic’s Pain Rehabilitation Center, discusses the brain-pain connection and offers suggestions for managing pain. Special Guest: Dr. Wesley P. Gilliam, Ph.D., L.P..2020-03-0325 minLive Yes! With ArthritisLive Yes! With ArthritisRelationshipsPsychotherapist Katie Willard Virant talks to Rebecca and Julie about the importance of recognizing and asserting your own self-worth, which can help you navigate relationships with others, who may also be affected by your arthritis. She also discusses how to talk to children when one parent gets sick and the family dynamic changes. Special Guest: Katie Willard Virant MSW, JD, LCSW.2020-02-1823 minLive Yes! With ArthritisLive Yes! With ArthritisPhysical ActivityExercise and arthritis? Learn healthy, safe strategies to increase your fitness and wellness.Special Guest: Kim M. Huffman, MD, PhD.2020-01-2822 minLive Yes! With ArthritisLive Yes! With ArthritisTrendy DietsOn this episode, we’re talking about trendy diets and whether they are helpful or harmful for people with arthritis. Nutrition expert and registered dietitian Dr. Lona Sandon will help us separate fact from fiction about the Paleo and Keto diets, intermittent fasting and things to think about in detoxes and cleanses.Special Guest: Lona Sandon, PhD.2020-01-0727 minLive Yes! With ArthritisLive Yes! With ArthritisMindfulnessOn this episode, we’re talking about the link between stress and arthritis symptoms, like pain, sleep and fatigue, and how mindfulness can help. Get tips on getting started from special guests, Nicole Riley, MD, an integrative pain management doctor and mindfulness expert, and Meryl Arnett, a meditation and yoga teacher.Special Guests: Meryl Arnett and Nicole Marie Reilly, MD.2019-12-0927 minLive Yes! With ArthritisLive Yes! With ArthritisCBDOn this episode, we’re talking about CBD for arthritis symptom relief, with special guest Dr. Kevin Boehnke from the Chronic Pain and Fatigue Research Center at the University of Michigan. Is it worth the hype, time and money?Special Guest: Kevin Boehnke, PhD.2019-11-1725 minLive Yes! With ArthritisLive Yes! With ArthritisNEW - Live Yes! with Arthritis podcast - trailerYou may have arthritis, but it doesn’t have you! Join the conversation with the Arthritis Foundation’s new podcast – Live Yes! With Arthritis podcast. Hosted by arthritis patients, Rebecca and Julie, who will be: • Discussing and sharing smart solutions to issues people with arthritis deal with every day that can help you change your life • Interviewing experts on topics you care about – everything from eating right, staying fit and helping you focus on the things that matter most to you • Learning and laughing together with a community who really gets what you...2019-11-0601 min