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  Mental and Physical Health in Juvenile Spondyloarthritis: How Integrated Care Supports Children, Teens, and Families 29.07.2026 50dk

  Alana Goldstein Leever, PsyD, a clinical psychologist who works directly with children and teens in pediatric rheumatology clinics, shares how mental health support can work alongside medical care to help young people and their families cope, build resilience, and feel supported.
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  From Storyteller to Host: Vince Gagliardi on Living with axSpA and the Strength of Community 15.07.2026 48dk

  Vince Gagliardi shares his journey living with axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA), from navigating diagnosis and daily challenges to becoming an advocate through storytelling.
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  Could It Be Axial Spondyloarthritis? Inside the A-Tool Screening Survey 17.06.2026 42dk

  Rheumatologist Abhijeet Danve, MD, MHS, an Associate Professor of Medicine at Yale University, and developer of the Axial Spondyloarthritis Screening Tool (A-Tool) discusses why diagnostic delays happen, how the A-Tool screening survey was designed to help identify patterns of inflammatory back pain, and how it may support earlier referral to a rheumatologist.
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  Family Planning with Spondyloarthritis: What Partners and Fathers Need to Know 10.06.2026 28dk

  Alfred N. Romeo, BA, BSN, RN, MS, PhD, a MotherToBaby expert, joins Spondycast to discuss family planning when spondyloarthritis is part of the picture.
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  The Truth About Drug Prices: Who Really Determines the Cost of Your Medications? 03.06.2026 33dk

  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.
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  Redefining Self-Care: How Personal Wellness Influences Family Dynamics 20.05.2026 31dk

  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.
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  Living Well with SpA: Adapting Daily Activities Without Giving Them Up 13.05.2026 36dk

  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.
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  Late-Onset AS: Insights from the PSOAS Study 06.05.2026 27dk

  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.
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  Understanding Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy: A Clinical and Ethical Perspective 29.04.2026 56dk

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

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

  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.
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  Inside the Immune System: Uncovering the Triggers Behind Spondyloarthritis 04.03.2026 40dk

  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).
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  RENEW Your Energy: Inside a New Research Study on Fatigue and Resilience in Spondyloarthritis 25.02.2026 49dk

  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.
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  Spotting the Signs Early: How CT scans Could Help Detect Spondyloarthritis in People with IBD 11.02.2026 55dk

  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).
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  Professional Success with Chronic Illness: Practical Strategies for Advancing Your Destiny with Spondyloarthritis 28.01.2026 1sa 2dk

  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.
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  When Pain Persists: Understanding the Brain’s Role in Spondyloarthritis 21.01.2026 57dk

  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).
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  Six Pillars of Lifestyle Medicine: Evidence-Based Strategies to Support SpA 14.01.2026 1sa

  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).
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  Cancer, Immunotherapy, and Spondyloarthritis: Balancing Cancer Care with Joint Health 17.12.2025 32dk

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

  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.
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  Fact vs. Fiction: The Truth About Functional Nutrition 05.11.2025 50dk

  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.