Live Well with Arthritis

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  #42 Ways to Cope: How Self-Love Can Help You to Live Well with Arthritis and Feel Better, with Emily 27.09.2026 28min

  Episode 42: The Live Well with Arthritis Podcast#42 Ways to Cope: How Self-Love Can Help You to Live Well with Arthritis and Feel Better, with EmilyWhat if one of the most powerful tools for living well with arthritis is learning to love the body you're in? In this special episode, the tables turn. Croatian journalist Mija Dropulić, founder of Under Dream Skies, creator of the #volimsebe ('I love myself') project and our guest back in episode 30, interviews host Emily Johnson.Emily shares how she went from denial to acceptance. She was diagnosed in her twenties in a waiting room where nobody looked like her, told it was freshers' flu, and turned away from A&E with thumbs too swollen to bend. She talks about the rock-bottom flare that led her to change her diet, why she won't choose between medication and lifestyle, and how honesty, asking for help and community changed everything. She also opens up about her own ways to cope on the hard days, from nature and meditation to Epsom salt baths, and why she now tells her body she loves it every day. Whether you're newly diagnosed or years into your journey, this conversation is a gentle reminder that there's always something you can do, and that you're not alone.Topics covered:Self-Love and AcceptanceDenial to Acceptance: Being diagnosed young, and struggling to believe itYour Body Is Your Friend: Why Emily tells her body she loves it every dayLoving Every Part: What self-love really means, and why beating yourself up makes you feel worseWays to CopeBad-Day Toolkit: Nature, rest, herbal tea, Epsom salt baths and a nourishing mealMeditation: Emily's daily practice and the free chronic pain meditations she usesAlways Something You Can Do: Small, doable swaps for the newly diagnosedLiving Well, TogetherMeeting in the Middle: Why medication and lifestyle work best togetherHonesty and Asking for Help: Talking to family and friends, because no one can read your mindAnonymous to Author: How a food diary became Arthritis Foodie, two books and a coaching programmeAbout the podcast:With a focus on reducing inflammation and improving daily life, this podcast features expert interviews, science-backed strategies, and real stories from people living with all types of arthritis.Emily combines her 12+ years of lived experience and insights from healthcare professionals to offer practical, encouraging steps that help you feel healthier, happier, and less alone when living with arthritis.Emily is a bestselling author, certified coach, and founder of Live Well with Arthritis.Episode Links:Live Well with Arthritis Programme Waitlist: https://www.livewellwitharthritis.com/waitlistFREE Workbook: https://www.livewellwitharthritis.com/signup-free-downloadInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/livewellwitharthritis_/Mija Dropulić @mijadInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mijadWebsite: https://www.underdreamskies.comEmily Johnson @ArthritisFoodieInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/arthritisfoodie/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@arthritisfoodieFurther Resources: https://linktr.ee/arthritisfoodie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  #41 Physio to Patient: How Zoe McKenzie Makes Movement Accessible and Achievable 20.09.2026 54min

  Episode 41: The Live Well with Arthritis Podcast#41 Physio to Patient: How Zoe McKenzie Makes Movement Accessible and AchievableWhat if the problem was never that you can’t exercise, but that no one ever showed you the right dose for your body? In this episode, host Emily Johnson welcomes Zoe McKenzie, a physiotherapist, Pilates instructor, author, and the founder of Actively Autoimmune, where she helps people living with chronic illness, persistent pain and fluctuating energy find movement that genuinely works for them. Zoe brings both professional training and deep personal experience, living with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and lupus, she knows first-hand what it takes to move your body when it feels like you can’t. From a yoga mat, frustrated by the lack of visibility for people like her, she built Actively Autoimmune, with clients all over the world, and wrote her book Exercise Well with Autoimmunity (which Emily wrote the foreword for). Zoe also contributed to Emily’s very first book, Beat Arthritis Naturally. Whether you’re brand new to movement, starting again after a setback, or feeling stuck, this conversation offers warm, practical, science-informed guidance to help you move in a way that supports your body, not against it.Topics covered:Moving With Pain and Fatigue•        Right Dose Why movement is a dose to adjust and not a fixed programme to force•        Start Low, Go Slow Learning how to not push too hard and hit the wall•        Good Pain vs Bad Pain Finding your baseline and the warning signs to pull backPacing and the Activity Cup•        The Activity Cup How Zoe’s cup analogy helps to see activity building during a given day•        Boom and Bust The pattern of too much too fast and what to do about it•        Power of Rest Why rest is non-negotiable and never something you have to earnStarting, Restarting and Staying Consistent•        First Steps Gentle strength and mobility and meeting your body exactly where it is•        After a Setback Using the dimmer switch mindset and that strength does return•        Finding Your Why Motivation, joy, and the five-minute-ruleAbout the podcast:With a focus on reducing inflammation and improving daily life, this podcast features expert interviews, science-backed strategies, and real stories from people living with all types of arthritis.Emily combines her 12+ years of lived experience and insights from healthcare professionals to offer practical, encouraging steps that help you feel healthier, happier, and less alone when living with arthritis.Emily is a bestselling author, certified coach, and founder of Live Well with Arthritis.Episode Links:Live Well with Arthritis Programme Waitlist: https://www.livewellwitharthritis.com/waitlistFREE Workbook: https://www.livewellwitharthritis.com/signup-free-downloadZoe McKenzie @activelyautoimmune•        Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/activelyautoimmune/•        Website: https://www.activelyautoimmune.com•        Book: Exercise Well with AutoimmunityEmily Johnson @ArthritisFoodie•        Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arthritisfoodie/•        TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@arthritisfoodie Further Resources: https://linktr.ee/arthritisfoodie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  #40 Rheumatologist's Verdict: Why Dr Julie Recommends the Live Well with Arthritis Programme 13.09.2026 34min

  Episode 40: The Live Well with Arthritis Podcast#40 A Rheumatologist's Verdict: Why Dr Julie Recommends the Live Well with Arthritis Programme"I went from 'I'll return to work', to 'I can't get out of bed', to now moving from surviving to designing my life". That's Shamim's reflection after the Live Well with Arthritis Course and Coaching Programme. She lives with rheumatoid arthritis, and was a founding member of Emily's first Spring cohort.In this episode the tables turn as NHS consultant rheumatologist Dr Julekha Wajed (Dr Julie, @arthritis_dr) interviews Emily to delve deeper into the programme she's spent two years building, with the medical perspective from a rheumatologist who has read every lesson and contributed to it herself.Together they explore why it had to be a course and coaching side by side, how the 12 weeks are structured, the experts who shaped every week, and what genuinely changed for the Spring cohort, plus Dr Julie's view from the clinic on why informed, supported patients have better outcomes, and how this complements (never replaces) medical care.Topics covered:From Diagnosis to Driving Seat: Emily's diagnosis at 20, the isolation and denial that followed, and what becoming the 'CEO of your life 'really meansWhy It Can't Just Be a Course: why coaching is so powerful, why the two run live and side by side, and why there's no self-paced versionInside the 12 Weeks: the three pillars (nutrition, lifestyle, tools for life), the early foundations including medications, and the mid-programme study breakTools, Not Prescriptions: the Wheel of Life, group and one-to-one coaching, grounding and Future Self meditations, and support in the 'how'The People Behind It: 15 contributors, such as rheumatologists, a chronic pain specialist, nutritionists and movement experts who shaped every methodA Rheumatologist's Perspective: why Dr Julie believes the programme fills real gaps in NHS careReal Cohort Stories: what shifted for Julie (RA) and Helen (osteoarthritis) in their own words, and the mix of ages and countries in the Spring cohortHow to Join the Autumn Cohort: enrolment is open now, the free discovery call, scholarship places, and the founding-member discountAbout the podcast:With a focus on reducing inflammation and improving daily life, this podcast features expert interviews, science-backed strategies, and real stories from people living with all types of arthritis.Emily combines her 12+ years of lived experience and insights from healthcare professionals to offer practical, encouraging steps that help you feel healthier, happier, and less alone when living with arthritis.Emily (Arthritis Foodie) is a bestselling author, certified coach, and founder of Live Well with Arthritis.Episode Links:Applications for the Live Well with Arthritis 12-week programme are open (Autumn cohort applications close 18 September).Apply now: https://www.livewellwitharthritis.com/waitlistInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/livewellwitharthritis_Dr Julekha Wajed @arthritis_dr:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arthritis_dr/Website: https://www.nuffieldhealth.com/consultants/dr-julekha-wajedEmily Johnson @ArthritisFoodie:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arthritisfoodie/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arthritisfoodie/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@arthritisfoodieFurther Resources: https://linktr.ee/arthritisfoodie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  #39 Behind the Scenes: How Live Well with Arthritis Programme Actually Works 06.09.2026 41min

  Episode 39: The Live Well with Arthritis Podcast#39 Behind the Scenes: How Live Well with Arthritis Programme Actually Works'Second to starting my medication, joining the cohort was the best choice I could have made', that's Julie's review of the Live Well with Arthritis Course and Coaching Programme. She was newly diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis after a year of physical and emotional decline, and became a fouding member of Emily's first Spring cohort. In this solo episode, Emily goes behind the scenes on the programme she's spent two years building, and the real stories of the people who've been through it.You may have a lot of questions about what Live Well with Arthritis actually is, so this is the honest, behind-the-curtain version: why it had to be a course and coaching running side by side rather than either one alone, how the twelve weeks are structured, the fifteen experts who shaped every week of it, and what genuinely changed for the Spring cohort.Living with arthritis can be one of the loneliest things in the world, because you look fine, everyone assumes you are fine, while you quietly manage inflammation, fatigue, pain, medications and appointments. This programme exists so you don't have to navigate any of that on your own.Topics covered:Why It Can't Just Be a Course: why coaching is such a powerful part of real change, why the two run live and side by side, and why there's no self-paced version yetInside the 12 Weeks: the three pillars (anti-inflammatory nutrition, lifestyle, and tools for life), the week 0 foundations, and the mid-programme consolidation breakTools, Not Prescriptions: the Wheel of Life, finding your why, group and bi-weekly one-to-one coaching, grounding meditations, and the Trigger Tracker that helps you finally see your patternsThe People Behind It: 15 contributors, including consultant rheumatologists, a triple-certified pain specialist, nutritionists and movement experts who reviewed or co-created every methodReal Cohort Stories: what actually shifted for Julie (rheumatoid arthritis) and Helen (osteoarthritis), in their own words, and the connections that formed between members across the UK and USHow to Join the Autumn Cohort: enrolment is open now, why places are kept intentionally small, the free discovery call, and the founding-member discountAbout the podcast:With a focus on reducing inflammation and improving daily life, this podcast features expert interviews, science-backed strategies, and real stories from people living with all types of arthritis.Emily combines her 12+ years of lived experience and insights from healthcare professionals to offer practical, encouraging steps that help you feel healthier, happier, and less alone when living with arthritis.Emily (Arthritis Foodie) is a bestselling author, certified coach, and founder of Live Well with Arthritis.Episode Links:Applications for the Live Well with Arthritis 12-week programme are open (Autumn cohort applications close 18 September). Apply now: https://www.livewellwitharthritis.com/waitlistEmily Johnson @ArthritisFoodie:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arthritisfoodie/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arthritisfoodie/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@arthritisfoodieFurther Resources: https://linktr.ee/arthritisfoodie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  #38 From Gut to Glow: Farzanah Nasser on Fibre, Autoimmunity and Reducing Inflammation 30.08.2026 53min

  Episode 38: The Live Well with Arthritis Podcast#38 From Gut to Glow: Farzanah Nasser on Fibre, Autoimmunity and Reducing InflammationIn this nourishing and practical episode, host Emily Johnson welcomes registered nutritional therapist and certified functional medicine practitioner Farzanah Nasser, to explore the surprising power of fibre for calming inflammation and transforming gut health.Farzanah shares how she moved from a career in banking to nutrition after being diagnosed with an autoimmune condition, chronic psoriasis and hormone imbalance in her late 20s, and how she put her own autoimmunity into remission. Drawing on her book, The Everyday High Fibre Plan, she reveals why 96% of UK adults aren't getting enough fibre, and how small, sustainable changes can close the 'fibre gap' for good. Ever felt overwhelmed by conflicting gut health advice, or put off fibre after a bloated, uncomfortable start? This episode is for you.Topics covered:Fibre FoundationsThe Fibre Gap: Why only 4% of UK adults hit the 30g target, and how to close the 12–14g gap sustainablyLayer, Don't Overhaul: Turning a 4g bowl of porridge into a 12–14g breakfast with simple store cupboard swapsStart Where You're At: Farzanah's aduki bean lasagna cautionary tale, and why fibre must be increased graduallyGut, Immunity and InflammationGut and Immunity: Why up to 70% of your immune system lives in your gutFibre and Inflammation: How short chain fatty acids (postbiotics) heal leaky gut and calm inflammation on multiple levelsPre, Pro and Postbiotics: The difference explained, plus fermented foods and 'symbiotics' in a jarEveryday Hacks and HabitsClever Fibre Hacks: Resistant starch from cooked-and-cooled rice and potatoes, and freezing then toasting breadEat the Rainbow: Why different coloured peppers, onions and plants feed a diverse microbiomeMindful Eating: How chewing, deep breaths and calm actually improve digestion and absorptionHype vs Helpful: Farzanah's honest take on gummies and fibre supplementsPlus a look inside The Everyday High Fibre Plan: the science, the 30-day plan and 130 simple recipesAbout the podcast:With a focus on reducing inflammation and improving daily life, this podcast features expert interviews, science-backed strategies, and real stories from people living with all types of arthritis.Emily combines her 12+ years of lived experience and insights from healthcare professionals to offer practical, encouraging steps that help you feel healthier, happier, and less alone when living with arthritis.Emily is a bestselling author, certified coach, and founder of Live Well with Arthritis.Episode Links:Live Well with Arthritis Programme Waitlist: https://www.livewellwitharthritis.com/waitlistFREE Workbook: https://www.livewellwitharthritis.com/signup-free-downloadFarzanah Nasser @farzanahnasser_nutritionInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/farzanahnasser_nutrition/Website: https://www.farzanahnasser.com/Book: linktr.ee/farzanahnasser_nutritionEmily Johnson @ArthritisFoodieInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/arthritisfoodie/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@arthritisfoodieFurther Resources: https://linktr.ee/arthritisfoodie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  #37 Why Reiki Helps: Emily's Honest Account in a Time of Grief 26.07.2026 45min

  Episode 37: The Live Well with Arthritis Podcast#37 Why Reiki Helps: Emily's Honest Account in a Time of GriefThis is a personal one, host Emily Johnson opens up about losing her dear friend and mentor, Heather Rosa, and the Reiki session that held her through one of the hardest weeks she's had. If you're in a raw place yourself, please look after yourself as you listen, pause it, come back to it, or skip it entirely.Reiki is a divisive subject, so Emily handles it the way she always does: honestly. She provides the evidence, the way it's approached in her programme with the rheumatologists, then shares her own experience and lets you make up your own mind. Reiki sits alongside your medical care, never instead of it.At the heart of the episode is the truth that grief doesn't just live in your mind, it lives in your body. Tight chest, broken sleep, and if living with arthritis it can result in a flare. Emily shares how Reiki let her nervous system finally exhale, and let her grief move through her instead of staying locked in her body, to avoid a flare-up.Topics covered:What Reiki Actually Is and why 'you don't have to do anything' is the whole point for those of us used to pushing throughWhat the Evidence Really Says how Reiki helps by shifting the nervous system from fight-or-flight into rest-and-repairCalm, Not Cure why Reiki is a soothing complement, not a treatment for the diseaseGrief, the Body and the Flare and why tending your nervous system in a hard season is protection, not distractionEmily's Week the honest, tender account of Tuesday's sessionLearning to Receive and why letting yourself be nourished is not weaknessAbout the podcast:With a focus on reducing inflammation and improving daily life, this podcast features expert interviews, science-backed strategies, and real stories from people living with all types of arthritis.Emily combines her 12+ years of lived experience and insights from healthcare professionals to offer practical, encouraging steps that help you feel healthier, happier, and less alone when living with arthritis.Emily (Arthritis Foodie) is a bestselling author, certified coach, and founder of Live Well with Arthritis.Episode Links:Applications for the Live Well with Arthritis 12-week programme are open, Apply now: https://www.livewellwitharthritis.com/waitlistFREE Heatwave Tips Guide: https://arthritisfoodie.mykajabi.com/sign-up-for-free-download-from-arthritis-foodie-1Emily Johnson @ArthritisFoodie:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arthritisfoodie/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arthritisfoodie/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@arthritisfoodieFurther Resources: https://linktr.ee/arthritisfoodie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  #36 Heatwaves and Joint Pain: Myth or Reality? Emily Shares the Science and What Can Help 19.07.2026 51min

  Episode 36: The Live Well with Arthritis Podcast#36 Heatwaves and Joint Pain: Myth or Reality? Emily Shares the Science and Can HelpThis summer, in the thick of the UK's back-to-back record-breaking heatwaves, Emily flared for three solid days and it's why she wanted to get to the bottom of one of the most common things people say about their joints. 'It's the weather'.But is there actually something measurable going on in there, or is it just an old wives' tale? This episode mythbusts it honestly: what the research says, why extreme heat can as brutal as cold, what happened to Emily's ankle, and exactly what she did about it, before, during and after... As well as the mechanism running the real show: sleep.Topics covered:Myth or Reality What the systematic reviews actually say for OA and RA.Are Warmer Climes Better? Why "it's warm, so it should be better" doesn't hold up in this case, and Emily's view on this.This Summer's Heat Norfolk's 37.7°C in June (a new record, beating 1957) and London's 35°C in July, plus why dehydration, fluid-shift swelling and, above all, wrecked sleep are the real inflammatory triggersSleep-Pain-Inflammation Loop Why a hot bedroom blocks the core-temperature drop you need for deep sleep, and how poor sleep impacts things at once.Emily's Ankle The honest, specific version of the three-day flare, and a firm reminder that sometimes you do everything right and still flare, and that's not your fault.Flare Toolkit: Before, During and After Planning around the hot nights not just hot days, with no guilt and no suffering Olympics.About the podcast:With a focus on reducing inflammation and improving daily life, this podcast features expert interviews, science-backed strategies, and real stories from people living with all types of arthritis.Emily combines her 12+ years of lived experience and insights from healthcare professionals to offer practical, encouraging steps that help you feel healthier, happier, and less alone when living with arthritis.Emily (Arthritis Foodie) is a bestselling author, certified coach, and founder of Live Well with Arthritis.Episode Links:Applications for the Live Well with Arthritis 12-week programme are open, Apply now: https://www.livewellwitharthritis.com/waitlistFREE Heatwave Tips Guide: https://arthritisfoodie.mykajabi.com/sign-up-for-free-download-from-arthritis-foodie-1Emily Johnson @ArthritisFoodie:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arthritisfoodie/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arthritisfoodie/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@arthritisfoodieFurther Resources: https://linktr.ee/arthritisfoodie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  #35 Dismissed to Determined: Advocacy, Confidence and Community with Bailey Jane 12.07.2026 48min

  Episode 35: The Live Well with Arthritis Podcast#35 Dismissed to Determined: Advocacy, Confidence and Community with Bailey JaneEver been told your pain is 'all in your head'? Host Emily Johnson welcomes Bailey Jane, policy advocate for the Arthritis Foundation, confidence coach, and Miss America competitor who grew up with juvenile arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis.After 10 doctors and years of dismissal, Bailey finally got her diagnosis, despite having symptoms from when she was 5 years old. In this episode, she opens up about medical gaslighting, learning to advocate for herself, and turning pain into purpose. Whether you live with arthritis, an invisible illness, or you’re waiting on answers, this episode reminds you that your voice matters and your diagnosis does not define you.Topics covered:Living with an Invisible ConditionDismissal to Diagnosis Medical gaslighting by 10 doctors'You Don’t Look Sick' Navigating an invisible autoimmune diseaseHealth Autonomy Become your own advocateManaging Body and MindTreatment Difficulties Why she had to turn to holistic methodsAnti-Inflammatory Living Diet, triggers, CBD, and rest as productivityRationing Your Energy Pitcher analogy and knowing your bodyTurning Pain into PowerThe Joint Impact Advocacy, policy reform, and sharing your storyCommunity Feeling seen with the Arthritis FoundationConfidence Coaching The alter ego hack and moreAbout the podcast:With a focus on reducing inflammation and improving daily life, this podcast features expert interviews, science-backed strategies, and real stories from people living with all types of arthritis.Emily combines her 12+ years of lived experience and insights from healthcare professionals to offer practical, encouraging steps that help you feel healthier, happier, and less alone when living with arthritis.Emily is a bestselling author, certified coach, and founder of Live Well with Arthritis.Episode Links:Live Well with Arthritis Programme Waitlist: https://www.livewellwitharthritis.com/waitlistFREE Workbook: https://www.livewellwitharthritis.com/signup-free-downloadBailey Jane @baileyjstaffInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/baileyjstaff/Website: https://www.baileyjanecoaching.com/Emily Johnson @ArthritisFoodieInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/arthritisfoodie/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@arthritisfoodieFurther Resources: https://linktr.ee/arthritisfoodie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  #34 Go to the Gig: Emily's Before, During and After Plan for Concerts with Arthritis 05.07.2026 51min

  Episode 34: The Live Well with Arthritis Podcast#34 Go to the Gig: Emily's Before, During and After Plan for Concerts with ArthritisLast weekend, Emily was at the Take That concert in a crowd of thousands, mid-heatwave, singing loudly with her mum. In the photos, with her red lipstick on, she looks fine, but what you can't see is her pain. This episode is the honest version of that night, and the plan that made it possible.Living with arthritis doesn't mean giving up festivals, gigs, travel, or brilliant experiences that make life worth living. It just means going with a plan, and some self-compassion for afterwards. Arthritis does not mean you stop showing up for your life, but you do show up differently.Heat, crowds, standing for hours, and barely any sleep, is a perfect storm for a flare, so Emily walks through the whole thing: the biology of why heat and bad sleep hit our joints so hard, and what shes does about it.Topics covered:Biology of the Flare Why heat, dehydration, exertion and lost sleep aren't four small things, but one absoltely compounding thingKnowing Your Triggers Naming your own triggers (for Emily - stress, travel, lost routine, and lots of walking) so you can plan around themThe Before Banking your rest, planning an air-conditioned route and seating/accessibility, and exactly what was in Emily's Take That flare-up/pain kitThe During Hydrating relentlessly, forgiving an imperfect meal, micro-resting without guilt, managing the heat actively, staying ahead of the pain, and letting joy be medicineThe After Handling the flare without guilt or panic, with rest as a non-negotiable, soothing swollen joints, and remembering a flare is a temporary cost for a permanent memoryTravel More Widely How the same before/during/after system carries over to flights, hotels and getaways, and why protecting your sleep matters is vitalAbout the podcast:With a focus on reducing inflammation and improving daily life, this podcast features expert interviews, science-backed strategies, and real stories from people living with all types of arthritis.Emily combines her 12+ years of lived experience and insights from healthcare professionals to offer practical, encouraging steps that help you feel healthier, happier, and less alone when living with arthritis.Emily (Arthritis Foodie) is a bestselling author, certified coach, and founder of Live Well with Arthritis.Episode Links:Applications for the Live Well with Arthritis 12-week programme are open, Apply now: https://www.livewellwitharthritis.com/waitlistEmily Johnson @ArthritisFoodie:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arthritisfoodie/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arthritisfoodie/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@arthritisfoodieFurther Resources: https://linktr.ee/arthritisfoodie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  #33 Hype or Helpful? Nutritionist Eli Brecher on Matcha, Fibremaxxing, Protein Water and more 28.06.2026 39min

  Episode 33: The Live Well with Arthritis Podcast#33 Hype or Helpful? Nutritionist Eli Brecher on Matcha, Fibremaxxing, Protein Water and moreFed up of navigating all of the wellness trends in the media and online? The wellness world can be overwhelming to navigate, so what is actually helpful? Especially if you live with a chronic health condition? In this episode, host Emily Johnson welcomes back Registered Associate Nutritionist Eli Brecher to sort the hype from the helpful.Eli is the creator of The Mind, Body, Gut Method™ and host of The Gut 360 Podcast. Living with Crohn's disease since the age of eight, she specialises in gut health, women's health, and fertility nutrition, and is a contributor to the Live Well with Arthritis programme. Eli celebrates the trends genuinely worth your time, and debunks the ones that aren't.Topics covered:Trends Worth the HypeMatcha Calm Sustained energy, L-theanine, and the dairy caveatFibremaxxing Why fibre is a hero nutrient, and how to add it to your dietAdding In, Not Restricting Positive shift towards plant diversity and 30+ plants a weekDebatable TrendsProtein-Washing Why seeing 'high protein' may just be marketingGut Health Myth of the magic powder, and where to startBiohacking Red light, cold plunges and moreThoughts on Other TrendsCGMs (Continuous Glucose Monitors) Whether the average person really needs oneGLP-1s (like Ozempic) What they actually do, and who they're helpful forAbout the podcast:With a focus on reducing inflammation and improving daily life, this podcast features expert interviews, science-backed strategies, and real stories from people living with all types of arthritis.Emily combines her 12+ years of lived experience and insights from healthcare professionals to offer practical, encouraging steps that help you feel healthier, happier, and less alone when living with arthritis.Emily is a bestselling author, certified coach, and founder of Live Well with Arthritis.Episode Links:Live Well with Arthritis Programme Waitlist: https://www.livewellwitharthritis.com/waitlistFREE Workbook: https://www.livewellwitharthritis.com/signup-free-downloadEli Brecher @elibrechernutritionInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/elibrechernutrition/Website: https://www.elibrecher.co.ukEmily Johnson @ArthritisFoodieInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/arthritisfoodie/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@arthritisfoodieFurther Resources: https://linktr.ee/arthritisfoodie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  #32 Trust Your Gut: Dr Camilla Stokholm on Microbiomes, Inflammation and Arthritis 21.06.2026 55min

  Episode 32: The Live Well with Arthritis Podcast#32 Trust Your Gut: Dr Camilla Stokholm on Microbiomes, Inflammation and ArthritisWhat if half of you wasn't actually you? In this episode, host Emily Johnson welcomes Dr Camilla Stokholm, a gut microbiome specialist, lifestyle medicine doctor, and best-selling author of What Your Doctor Eats, named after her hugely popular Instagram account.A former NHS GP, Camilla now runs Mosaic Medical, using metagenomic testing to get to the root cause of her patients' symptoms. Her approach grew out of her own health journey, such as debilitating IBS. Whether you live with arthritis, fibromyalgia, or an inflammatory condition, get practical, science-backed strategies to feed your gut, calm inflammation, and take back control of your health.Topics covered:The Gut MicrobiomeMini Pharmacy How gut bugs produce chemicals that act like medicineImmunity 70% of your immune system lives one cell away from your microbiomeLeaky Gut How dysbiosis can trigger autoimmunity, inflammation and joint painSigns and TestingHidden Signs Fatigue, brain fog, bloating, and bowel changesBeyond Bloodwork Why a normal test doesn't always mean it's finePersonalisation Food first, plus targeted prescriptionsFeeding a Healthier LifeMicrobiome Party Variety is key and 30 plants a weekProbiotics? Lessons from the Hadza tribe on cheap, diverse eatingFasting & Arthritis What the research revealsAbout the podcast:With a focus on reducing inflammation and improving daily life, this podcast features expert interviews, science-backed strategies, and real stories from people living with all types of arthritis.Emily combines her 12+ years of lived experience and insights from healthcare professionals to offer practical, encouraging steps that help you feel healthier, happier, and less alone when living with arthritis.Emily is a bestselling author, certified coach, and founder of Live Well with Arthritis.Episode Links:Live Well with Arthritis Programme Waitlist: https://www.livewellwitharthritis.com/waitlistFREE Workbook: https://www.livewellwitharthritis.com/signup-free-downloadDr Camilla Stokholm @whatyourdoctoreatsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatyourdoctoreats/Website: https://www.whatyourdoctoreats.comEmily Johnson @ArthritisFoodieInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/arthritisfoodie/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@arthritisfoodieFurther Resources: https://linktr.ee/arthritisfoodie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  #31 Gratitude Over Toxic Positivity: Emily on Holding Pain and Joy at Once 14.06.2026 35min

  Episode 31: The Live Well with Arthritis Podcast#31 Gratitude Over Toxic Positivity: Emily on Holding Pain and Joy at OnceWhen you're mid-flare and someone tells you to 'look on the bright side', this episode is for you. Host Emily Johnson has a confession the word 'gratitude' used to grate on her too, and this episode is not about good-vibing your way out of pain.Drawing on the science and her own lived experience, Emily unpacks what real, evidence-based gratitude actually is, dual processing, and the human capacity to hold a heavy truth in one hand and something beautiful in the other. Gratitude does not wipe away your pain, your anger, or your grief. It simply sends your nervous system a second, different signal alongside the first, which is that safety, warmth, and kindness also exist, right here, right now.This is for anyone who is grieving the body or the life they expected to have, and who is tired of being made to choose between their hard feelings and their good ones.Topics covered:Biology of 'Both/And' Why your brain isn't broken, it's biased, how negativity bias and central sensitisation turn up the volume on pain, and what gratitude actually does to your nervous systemMyth of Emotional Monogamy Why you don't have to be committed to one emotion, and how the phrase 'and yet' lets grief, fear, anger, and gratitude coexist without one erasing the otherGrief, Joy, and Post-Traumatic Growth Why grief for your health is not a failure of gratitude, plus a tender personal reflection on lossMicrogratitude Toolkit Practical, flare-friendly tools you can actually reach for when everything feels heavy, the micro-hunt, the 'and yet' journal, somatic gratitude with the physiological sigh, and finding awe in small thingsSuffering Olympics Why there's no threshold you have to cross before your feelings count, and your invitation to try the 'and yet' practice this weekAbout the podcast:With a focus on reducing inflammation and improving daily life, this podcast features expert interviews, science-backed strategies, and real stories from people living with all types of arthritis.Emily combines her 12+ years of lived experience and insights from healthcare professionals to offer practical, encouraging steps that help you feel healthier, happier, and less alone when living with arthritis.Emily (Arthritis Foodie) is a bestselling author, certified coach, and founder of Live Well with Arthritis.Episode Links:Applications for the Live Well with Arthritis 12-week programme are open, Apply now: https://www.livewellwitharthritis.com/waitlistEmily Johnson @ArthritisFoodie:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arthritisfoodie/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arthritisfoodie/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@arthritisfoodieFurther Resources: https://linktr.ee/arthritisfoodie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  #30 Hiking with Autoimmunity: Mija Dropulić on Travelling with Lupus and Learning to Love Yourself (Volim Sebe) 07.06.2026 38min

  Episode 30: The Live Well with Arthritis Podcast#30 Hiking with Autoimmunity: Mija Dropulić on Travelling with Lupus and Learning to Love Yourself (Volim Sebe)Wondering if you will ever hike again? Host Emily Johnson welcomes Mija Dropulić, Croatian journalist, editor, and storyteller with 20 years' experience in media/travel/lifestyle and the founder of Under Dream Skies.Mija lives with two autoimmune diseases, Sjögren's syndrome and lupus, and shares her journey of navigating chronic illness while figuring out how to hike, travel, and explore the outdoors. From a flare-up in Scotland, to rebuilding her strength, Mija opens up about diagnosis, daily reality, and the lifestyle shifts that have helped her. Whether you live with arthritis, lupus, or autoimmunity, this episode reminds you to love yourself again.Topics covered:Living with Invisible IllnessTwo Diagnoses Navigating Sjögren's and lupus'Box of Chocolates' Different flare-upsYou Don't Look Sick How to navigate thisRebuilding the Body and MindComing Back to Self From her lowest point to a multi-day hikeAnti-Inflammatory Living Diet, sleep, movement, finding triggersTrusting Your Body But knowing rest is not failureFinding Connection and JoyCommunity Feeling less alone via social mediaHealing Outdoors Forests, fresh air, and feeling humanVolim Sebe Putting yourself first as an act of careAbout the podcast:With a focus on reducing inflammation and improving daily life, this podcast features expert interviews, science-backed strategies, and real stories from people living with all types of arthritis.Emily combines her 12+ years of lived experience and insights from healthcare professionals to offer practical, encouraging steps that help you feel healthier, happier, and less alone when living with arthritis.Emily is a bestselling author, certified coach, and founder of Live Well with Arthritis.Episode Links:Live Well with Arthritis Programme Waitlist: https://www.livewellwitharthritis.com/waitlistFREE Workbook: https://www.livewellwitharthritis.com/signup-free-downloadMija Dropulić @mijadInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mijadWebsite: https://www.underdreamskies.comEmily Johnson @ArthritisFoodieInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/arthritisfoodie/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@arthritisfoodieFurther Resources: https://linktr.ee/arthritisfoodie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  #29 Your Body Isn't Your Enemy: Lily Earle on Rewiring Chronic Pain 31.05.2026 53min

  Episode 29: The Live Well with Arthritis Podcast#29 Your Body Isn't Your Enemy: Lily Earle on Rewiring Chronic PainEver felt like you are at war with your body? This episode is for you. Host Emily Johnson welcomes Lily Earle, a life and chronic pain coach, creator of the Regrow podcast, and Making Sense of Chronic Pain masterclass.Lily works with those who have been uprooted by chronic pain, helping them to trust their bodies again and build a life bigger than their symptoms. Drawing on the latest pain neuroscience alongside her own lived experience of navigating a chronic migraine and six diagnoses, Lily shares the brain training and nervous system tools that drove her recovery. Whether you live with arthritis, fibromyalgia, or any persistent pain condition, this episode offers practical, science-backed strategies to break the fear-pain cycle and rebuild your relationship with your body.Topics covered:Rethinking Chronic PainAcute vs Chronic Why they need different approachesNeuroplastic Pain Brain producing pain in absence of damageFear-Pain Cycle How this can fuel symptomsThe Brain Training ToolkitThe Safety Stack Lily’s signature regulation toolsInner Cheerleader Rewriting the way you talk to yourselfMindfulness in Flares Calming the nervous systemBuilding a Bigger LifeRebuilding Trust with your bodyUprooted to Regrown Lily’s own storyWhole-Person Healing Why it mattersAbout the podcast:With a focus on reducing inflammation and improving daily life, this podcast features expert interviews, science-backed strategies, and real stories from people living with all types of arthritis.Emily combines her 12+ years of lived experience and insights from healthcare professionals to offer practical, encouraging steps that help you feel healthier, happier, and less alone when living with arthritis.Emily is a bestselling author, certified coach, and founder of Live Well with Arthritis.Episode Links:Live Well with Arthritis Programme Waitlist: https://www.livewellwitharthritis.com/waitlistFREE Workbook: https://www.livewellwitharthritis.com/signup-free-downloadLily Earle @lilyearleofficialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lilyearleofficial/Website: https://www.lilyearle.comEmily Johnson @ArthritisFoodie:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arthritisfoodie/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@arthritisfoodieFurther Resources: https://linktr.ee/arthritisfoodie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  #28 Stress-Driven Inflammation: How Stress Can Worsen Arthritis (and What to Do About It) 24.05.2026 52min

  Episode 28: The Live Well with Arthritis Podcast#28 Stress-Driven Inflammation: How Stress Can Worsen Arthritis (and What to Do About It)Have you ever noticed that when life is most stressful, your arthritis feels worse? This week, host Emily Johnson dives into why this isn't in your head, it's in your biology.Drawing on the latest research and her own 12 years of lived experience, Emily unpacks the powerful, two-way relationship between stress and inflammation, and why managing your nervous system may be one of the most therapeutic things you can do alongside your medication. From the HPA axis to the vagus nerve, from leaky gut to cortisol resistance, this episode breaks down the science and provides a practical toolkit to start calming your system today.This is for anyone who has ever felt betrayed by their body, or wondered why stress hits them harder than it seems to hit everyone else.Topics covered:What Stress Actually Is The difference between helpful acute stress (eustress) and the chronic kind, plus the concept of 'allostatic load'Stress and the Immune System Why chronic stress makes you both more vulnerable to infection AND more inflamedThe Stress–Inflammation Loop How TNF-alpha, IL-6, and other cytokines get turned up by chronic stress, and why inflammation in the brain produces brain fog, and low moodStress and the Gut The gut-brain axis, leaky gut, and the emerging "gut-joint axis" in rheumatoid arthritis, plus why Emily thinks the vagus nerve will be the next big focus in healthThe Toolkit Practical, evidence-based ways to soothe your system that can be done from the comfort of your own homeAbout the podcast:With a focus on reducing inflammation and improving daily life, this podcast features expert interviews, science-backed strategies, and real stories from people living with all types of arthritis.Emily combines her 12+ years of lived experience and insights from healthcare professionals to offer practical, encouraging steps that help you feel healthier, happier, and less alone when living with arthritis.Emily (Arthritis Foodie) is a bestselling author, certified coach, and founder of Live Well with Arthritis.Episode Links:Register for FREE Masterclass: https://www.livewellwitharthritis.com/mastering-inflammation-masterclass-registrationApplications for the Live Well with Arthritis 12-week programme are open, Apply now: https://www.livewellwitharthritis.com/waitlistEmily Johnson @ArthritisFoodie:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arthritisfoodie/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arthritisfoodie/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@arthritisfoodieFurther Resources: https://linktr.ee/arthritisfoodie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  #27 Rheumatologist Recommends Reiki: Dr. Elizabeth Volkmann's Healing Blueprint 17.05.2026 34min

  Episode 27: The Live Well with Arthritis Podcast#27 Rheumatologist Recommends Reiki: Dr. Elizabeth Volkmann's Healing BlueprintHost Emily Johnson welcomes Dr. Elizabeth Volkman, also known as the Holistic Rheumatologist, UCLA rheumatologist, and Director of the UCLA Scleroderma Programme.Dr. Volkmann researches how the gut microbiome, nutrition, and trauma shape autoimmune disease. With over 20 years of experience, she shares an evidence-based approach to integrating Eastern and Western medicine. Whether you live with arthritis, scleroderma, lupus, or any chronic inflammatory condition, this episode offers empowering strategies to create your own healing blueprint, alongside medication.Topics covered:Redefining RheumatologyWhole Human Treating the person, not simply the diseaseSupportive Tools Medication alongside nutrition and holistic therapiesRed Flags Spotting dangerous "cures"Gut–Autoimmune ConnectionLeaky Gut Science of intestinal permeabilityTruth on UPFs Findings from Dr. Volkmann's studyProbiotics Fermented foods vs supplementsStool-Tests Microbiome diet mythsWhole-Person ApproachTrauma Research How stress impacts autoimmunityBreathwork as Medicine A free daily gut health habitSelf-Care Diaries Tuning into your bodyCEO Mindset Be your own best advocateAbout the podcast:With a focus on reducing inflammation and improving daily life, this podcast features expert interviews, science-backed strategies, and real stories from people living with all types of arthritis.Emily combines her 12+ years of lived experience and insights from healthcare professionals to offer practical, encouraging steps that help you feel healthier, happier, and less alone when living with arthritis.Emily is a bestselling author, certified coach, and founder of Live Well with Arthritis.Episode Links:Live Well with Arthritis Waitlist: https://www.livewellwitharthritis.com/waitlistFREE Workbook: https://www.livewellwitharthritis.com/signup-free-downloadDr Elizabeth Volkmann @the_holistic_rheumatologistInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_holistic_rheumatologist/UCLA Scleroderma Program: https://www.uclahealth.org/Emily Johnson @ArthritisFoodieInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/arthritisfoodie/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@arthritisfoodieFurther Resources: https://linktr.ee/arthritisfoodie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  #26 Immunity Within: How to Optimise Immune Health with Nutritionist Jenna Hope 10.05.2026 40min

  Episode 26: The Live Well with Arthritis Podcast#26 Immunity Within: How to Optimise Immune Health with Nutritionist Jenna HopeIn this episode, host Emily Johnson welcomes Jenna Hope (MSc, ANutr), registered nutritionist, founder of Jenna Hope Nutrition, and author of How to Stay Healthy: The Nutritionist's Guide to Optimising Your Immunity.Jenna has spent nearly 11 years helping individuals, leading brands, and corporate clients understand the powerful connection between food and health. In this conversation, she breaks down the science of immune optimisation, explaining why 'boosting' your immune system is not only misleading, but potentially harmful for those living with autoimmune conditions like arthritis, and offers a practical, no-pressure framework for building an anti-inflammatory lifestyle that actually lasts.Topics covered:Gut Health & ImmunityGut-Immune Connection: And why it mattersSugar Cycle: How blood sugar spikes cause inflammationOptimise, Don't BoostWhy Boosting Backfires: Why it can worsen symptomsThe Anti-Inflammatory Four: Vitamin C, magnesium, omega-3, and vitamin DDepleted Nutrients: How stress and inflammation impacts usReal Life NutritionA Day in Jenna's Kitchen: Easiest first steps for an anti-inflammatory dietMotherhood Chapter: Fertility, pregnancy, and postpartumCase Study: From exhausted and wired, to sleeping well and thrivingAbout the podcast:With a focus on reducing inflammation and improving daily life, this podcast features expert interviews, science-backed strategies, and real stories from people living with all types of arthritis.Emily combines her 12+ years of lived experience and insights from healthcare professionals to offer practical, encouraging steps that help you feel healthier, happier, and less alone when living with arthritis.Emily is a bestselling author, certified coach, and founder of Live Well with Arthritis.Episode Links:Live Well with Arthritis Waitlist: https://www.livewellwitharthritis.com/waitlistFREE Workbook: https://www.livewellwitharthritis.com/signup-free-downloadJenna Hope @jennahopenutritionInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennahopenutrition/Website: https://www.jennahopenutrition.com/Book: How to Stay HealthyEmily Johnson @ArthritisFoodie:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arthritisfoodie/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@arthritisfoodieFurther Resources: https://linktr.ee/arthritisfoodie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  #25 Behind Arthritis Foodie: Ali Interviews Emily on Her Journey, Her Health & Her Why 03.05.2026 43min

  Episode 25: The Live Well with Arthritis Podcast#25 Behind Arthritis Foodie: Ali Interviews Emily on Her Journey, Her Health & Her WhyFor the first time in the show's history, host Emily Johnson is the one in the hot seat! Guest host Ali DiGiacomo(@anotherdaywithra) takes over the mic to interview Emily about her life behind the scenes, her 12-year journey with arthritis, and the secrets she’s never shared on the podcast.From the surprising truth about who Emily was before Arthritis Foodie existed, from being terrible at cooking the flare-up that birthed her platform, Emily holds nothing back. This episode is a rare window into the person behind the platform: the mini monthly meltdowns, the invisible pain, and the deep conviction that living with arthritis can be a source of power, not pity.Topics covered:Before Arthritis FoodieWho was Emily before the brand, and her family's reactionMatcha moment and the elbow flare that triggered @arthritisfoodieThe Realities of Chronic Illness & PainThe reality of annual appointments and why coaching fills the gapThat baseline of pain that 'looks fine' from the outsideManaging monthly hormone emotional shiftsMindset, Boundaries & Being OnlineWhy she hates multi-ingredient 'miracles'Emily’s controversial food opinionHer 'whimsical scientist' personalityRapid Fire Round (80/20 rule)Emily’s ultimate comfort mealThe one snack that never leaves her fridgeSuperfood she just can't get behindAbout the podcast:With a focus on reducing inflammation and improving daily life, this podcast features expert interviews, science-backed strategies, and real stories from people living with all types of arthritis.Emily combines her 12+ years of lived experience and insights from healthcare professionals to offer practical, encouraging steps that help you feel healthier, happier, and less alone when living with arthritis.Emily is a bestselling author, certified coach, and founder of Live Well with Arthritis.Episode Links:Live Well with Arthritis Spring Cohort: https://www.livewellwitharthritis.com/waitlistFREE Workbook: https://www.livewellwitharthritis.com/signup-free-downloadAli DiGiacomo @AnotherDaywithRA:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anotherdaywithra/Emily Johnson @ArthritisFoodie:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arthritisfoodie/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arthritisfoodie/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@arthritisfoodieFurther Resources: https://linktr.ee/arthritisfoodie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  #24 Grit & Grace: Navigating Marriage, Motherhood, and RA with Renee Anderson 26.04.2026 49min

  Episode 24: The Live Well with Arthritis Podcast#24 Grit & Grace: Navigating Marriage, Motherhood, and RA with Renee AndersonAre you worried that your chronic illness might stop you from having a family? Or perhaps you're already struggling to balance the demands of parenthood with your condition?In this episode, Emily is joined by Renee Anderson, founder of The Rheumatoid Arthritis Mama, for a deeply honest conversation about the grit required to raise a family when living with arthritis. After a decade of mystery symptoms, Renee had to learn how to parent three young children with a new RA diagnosis. She candidly and kindly shares how she handles it all.Topics covered:How it All Began10-Year Mystery Navigating RA and the relief of a diagnosisMud Puddle Philosophy Allowing yourself to feel emotions before moving forwardResilience Seeing strength as the ability to pivotMotherhood & MarriageMum Guilt Reframing guilt with ‘connection over perfection’RA Mum Hacks Innovative tools to help children understandAdaptive Schooling Ways to manage morning stiffness and fatigueSupport & the CEO MindsetCommunication Why clear, actionable requests are vitalPower of No Setting firm boundaries to prevent flaresChoice to Make Advice for those worried about starting a familyAbout the podcast:With a focus on reducing inflammation and improving daily life, this podcast features expert interviews, science-backed strategies, and real stories from people living with all types of arthritis.Emily combines her 12+ years of lived experience and insights from healthcare professionals to offer practical, encouraging steps that help you feel healthier, happier, and less alone when living with arthritis.Emily is a bestselling author, certified coach, and founder of Live Well with Arthritis.Episode Links:Live Well with Arthritis Waitlist: https://www.livewellwitharthritis.com/waitlistFREE Workbook: https://www.livewellwitharthritis.com/signup-free-downloadRenee Anderson @RheumatoidArthritisMama:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rheumatoidarthritismama/Support Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/18fGZSdk1T/?mibextid=wwXIfrEmily Johnson @ArthritisFoodie:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arthritisfoodie/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@arthritisfoodieFurther Resources: https://linktr.ee/arthritisfoodie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  #23 From Victim to CEO: How Coaching Helps You Towards Remission with Stefanie Remson 19.04.2026 45min

  Episode 23: The Live Well with Arthritis Podcast#23 From Victim to CEO: How Coaching Helps You Towards Remission with Stefanie RemsonIn this episode, host Emily Johnson is joined by Stefanie Remson (MSN, APRN, FNP-BC), the founder of RheumatoidArthritisCoach.com. As a Board-Certified Nurse Practitioner of 20 years, as well as living with Rheumatoid Arthritis for 11 years, Stefanie has a unique perspective.After being misdiagnosed with before navigating those first years with RA, Stefanie realised that medicine only goes so far. Whilst it is the foundation, coaching is the roadmap to remission. Today, she discusses how she helps her clients move from 'Victim' to 'CEO' of their own health.Topics covered:Mindset ShiftNeutral Bridge: Using neutrality to get from victim to CEOStory Reframing: Changing your narrative to better handle life changes, and leading with wins rather than focusing on failuresRed Flags & the InfodemicNavigating Noise: Why social media prioritises engagement over truthLifelong Learners: Identifying scams and why real experts never claim to know it allNuanced Nutrition80/20 Rule: Rejecting food perfectionism and finding grace in survival mode with freezer foodsDeal-Breakers: Identifying foods that impact your joints without losing the joy of eatingThe Power of CoachingSpecialised Support: Why coaching is key to learning how to live alongside your condition and get to remissionAbout the podcast:With a focus on reducing inflammation and improving daily life, this podcast features expert interviews, science-backed strategies, and real stories from people living with all types of arthritis.Emily combines her 12+ years of lived experience and insights from healthcare professionals to offer practical, encouraging steps that help you feel healthier, happier, and less alone when living with arthritis.Emily is a bestselling author, certified coach, and founder of Live Well with Arthritis.Episode Links:Live Well with Arthritis Waitlist: https://www.livewellwitharthritis.com/waitlistFREE Workbook: https://www.livewellwitharthritis.com/signup-free-downloadStefanie Remson @RheumatoidArthritisCoachInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rheumatoidarthritiscoach/Website: https://rheumatoidarthritiscoach.com/Emily Johnson @ArthritisFoodie:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arthritisfoodie/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@arthritisfoodieFurther Resources: https://linktr.ee/arthritisfoodie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.