Morgane Hanley
I'm Not Sorry: Learning Not to Apologize for My Body
"Sorry, but could you help me carry my bag?" "I feel bad, but do you mind if we sit down for a few minutes?" "Um, this is awkward, but...
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Are you tired of feeling like your voice isn't heard in the rheumatic disease community? Do you want to connect with others who understand what you're going through and offer guidance on navigating life with a rheumatic condition? Our platform is the perfect place for you to share your experiences and insights. Whether you want to discuss your relationship with arthritis or delve into niche topics that are often overlooked, we welcome your contributions. So don't hesitate - submit a blog today and join our supportive community. Need some inspiration? Check out our blog page for a wealth of stories, perspectives, and resources.
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Ella Swetlishoff
Beyond the Aches
Living with arthritis can be quite the rollercoaster ride, and we’ve experienced our fair share of ups and downs since my diagnosis. At...
Aubrey Mills
Rheumatic Realities: Tips for New Diagnoses
Dear Younger Self or anyone Newly Diagnosed, I’m not going to lie, living with arthritis is not fun and it can be hard. However, even if...
Juanita Garcia
Trying to Fit in Wherever You Can
When you have a disease and/or get diagnosed with something rare, you immediately enter a new unknown world and stop being like ‘everyone...
Kabir Budlender
Hitting the Right Note
The only time we see arthritis in a musical context is when we hear of professional musicians who have been playing at such a high level...
Dr. Allison Reid
Happy New...Activity?
A new year always seems like an opportunity for new beginnings. This year I’ve decided to try to get through the backlog of books I’ve...
Aubrey Mills
Words Can Hurt
"What to Say Vs. What NOT to Say to Somebody With a Chronic Illness" Chronic illnesses can be complicated, scary, and isolating. If you...
Pamela Jarvis
Learning Bit by Bit
At 7 I was diagnosed with JIA and it has been a tough, unpredictable, but empowering journey. An important lesson learned is how crucial...
Sadiq Jiwa
Inflammation and Intimacy
Three key strategies to help you and your partner better manage life with a chronic condition Let’s set the scene to a hot and humid...
Emma Linsley
Home Away from Home
Moving away for university while managing a chronic illness can seem like a massive undertaking, especially if you are in the process of...
Carly Fox
Raising Awareness and Bringing Down Ableism
Self Advocacy: Why Is It So Hard? Self advocacy is essential, vital, crucial, life-or-death to the disability experience. We have no...
Dr. Melissa Mannion
It's More Than Just a Hobby
There isn’t enough time! When I ask my patients what they like to do for fun, the most common responses are a laugh, a shrug, or an...
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Who can be a guest?Anyone can be a guest! Whether you live with a rheumatic disease, are a friend, parent, or healthcare professional we would love to hear what you have to say about your experiences.
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What is the process like?To be a guest, you will need to fill out our guest application form. Once you have done this, we will contact you to set up a date that works for the host and you! A unique discussion template will be curated based on the information you provide and will be used on the filming date to guide the discussion.
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Where can I apply?You can apply to be a guest using this google form!
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When will the podcast be posted?Our podcasts are posted bi-weekly and specific dates will be given on a case-to-case basis.
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