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• The Truth About Drug Prices: Who Really Determines the Cost of Your Medications? 03.06.2026 33мин

  Chuck Melendi, founder of Disruptive Dialogue, joins Spondycast to unpack the complex system behind prescription drug pricing and explain why medications can be so expensive for patients.
• Redefining Self-Care: How Personal Wellness Influences Family Dynamics 20.05.2026 31мин

  Adrine Avetyan, MA, LMFT, and founder of Scalp Sanctuary, a wellness space designed to promote relaxation and restoration, joins us to explore what self-care really means.
• Living Well with SpA: Adapting Daily Activities Without Giving Them Up 13.05.2026 36мин

  Janet Poole, PhD, OTR/L, an occupational therapist, shares practical strategies to help people with SpA adapt how they approach everyday tasks at home, work, and in leisure activities to reduce pain, stiffness, and fatigue while maintaining independence and quality of life.
• Late-Onset AS: Insights from the PSOAS Study 06.05.2026 27мин

  Dr. Mark Hwang, MD joins us to discuss findings from his recent study on late-onset radiographic axial spondyloarthritis (AS), and how late-onset AS differs from early-onset disease in its presentation, radiographic findings, genetic markers, and treatment considerations.
• Understanding Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy: A Clinical and Ethical Perspective 29.04.2026 56мин

  Jana Bolduan Lomax, PsyD discusses psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy examined through a clinical and ethical lens.
• Energy Conservation Isn’t Giving Up: Managing Fatigue in Spondyloarthritis 22.04.2026 43мин

  Janet Poole, PhD, OTR/L, shares an occupational therapy perspective on fatigue and reframes energy conservation as a practical, empowering skill.
• Pregnancy and Family Planning in Spondyloarthritis: What Patients Need to Know 15.04.2026 32мин

  Dr. Dharini Mahendira, MD, FRCPC, MScCH, discusses what patients need to know when planning a family while managing SpA. From pre-conception planning and disease control to medication considerations and coordinated care during pregnancy, this conversation provides evidence-based guidance and reassurance to help patients feel informed, prepared, and supported in making decisions alongside their healthcare team.
• Inside the Immune System: Uncovering the Triggers Behind Spondyloarthritis 04.03.2026 40мин

  Kristen Mengwasser, MD, PhD, physician-scientist and Assistant Adjunct Professor of Rheumatology at UCSF — and SAA’s 2025 Early Career Investigator Award winner — joins us to discuss her research on how the immune system triggers axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA).
• RENEW Your Energy: Inside a New Research Study on Fatigue and Resilience in Spondyloarthritis 25.02.2026 49мин

  Susan Murphy, ScD, OTR, introduces the SAA-funded RENEW Study, a new University of Michigan research initiative focused on fatigue, energy management, and resilience in people living with spondyloarthritis.
• Spotting the Signs Early: How CT scans Could Help Detect Spondyloarthritis in People with IBD 11.02.2026 55мин

  Adam Seth Mayer, MD, Assistant Professor of Adult and Pediatric Rheumatology at Hackensack University Medical Center and the Center for Discovery and Innovation — and SAA’s 2025 Jane Bruckel Early Career Investigator Award winner — joins us to discuss his research on using existing abdominal and pelvic CT scans to help detect axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) earlier in people living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
• Professional Success with Chronic Illness: Practical Strategies for Advancing Your Destiny with Spondyloarthritis 28.01.2026 1ч 2мин

  Leadership expert Donzel Leggett, Author of Make Your Destiny Happen, joins Spondycast to share practical approaches for building confidence and advancing both personally and professionally while managing a chronic illness.
• When Pain Persists: Understanding the Brain’s Role in Spondyloarthritis 21.01.2026 57мин

  Dr. Mohamad Bittar, MD, MS, Assistant Professor of Medicine at Oregon Health & Science University — and SAA’s 2025 Early Career Investigator Award winner — discusses his research on pain mechanisms and brain connectivity in people living with axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA).
• Six Pillars of Lifestyle Medicine: Evidence-Based Strategies to Support SpA 14.01.2026 1ч

  Dr. Heidi Prather returns to Spondycast to explore the six pillars of lifestyle medicine and how each can support people living with axial spondyloarthritis (SpA).
• Cancer, Immunotherapy, and Spondyloarthritis: Balancing Cancer Care with Joint Health 17.12.2025 32мин

  Dr. Sang Taek Kim, MD, PhD of Yale Medicine discusses the complex overlap between cancer, immunotherapy, and spondyloarthritis.
• Closing the Diagnosis Delay in Spondyloarthritis 19.11.2025 46мин

  Dr. Norma Biln, Norma Biln, PhD, MBA, BSc, NACD.DC, one of the founders of Augurex, explains how new biomarkers, patient questionnaires, and tools like SPINEstat aim to shorten the long diagnostic delay in spondyloarthritis by improving early detection and referral accuracy, especially in primary care settings.
• Fact vs. Fiction: The Truth About Functional Nutrition 05.11.2025 50мин

  Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner (FNTP) Laurane Chemenda, RWP, AIP Coach returns to Spondycast to debunk common myths about functional nutrition—such as supplement overload and miracle diets—while explaining how integrative, evidence-based nutrition can complement conventional rheumatology care and empower people with spondyloarthritis to take charge of their health.
• Biologic Tapering in axSpA: What Research Says and What it Means for Patients 29.10.2025 31мин

  Rheumatologist Dr. Marina Magrey discusses her latest research on biologic DMARD dose tapering in axial spondyloarthritis, outlining when it may be appropriate, its risks and benefits, and key considerations for patients.
• The Heart of Inflammation: Cardiovascular Health in Psoriatic Arthritis 08.10.2025 45мин

  Dr. Michael Lucke discusses the important connection between inflammation and cardiovascular health as he breaks down why people with PsA face higher risks, what warning signs to look for, and how screenings, treatments, and lifestyle steps can protect the heart.
• Lifestyle Medicine for Musculoskeletal Health: A Whole-Person Approach to Spondyloarthritis 30.09.2025 43мин

  Dr. Heidi Prather, Founder of the HSS Lifestyle Medicine Program, shares how lifestyle medicine, through movement, sleep, stress management, and nutrition, can help people with spondyloarthritis reduce pain, improve function, and enhance their overall well-being.
• Managing AS from the Inside Out: A Functional Approach to Whole-Body Healing 24.09.2025 55мин

  Laurane Chemenda, Laurane Chemenda, RWP, AIP Coach, and a Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner (FNTP), shares her personal and professional journey with ankylosing spondylitis and how nutrition, gut health, and sustainable lifestyle changes can support whole-body healing and complement conventional care.