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May 2, 2021

Motherhood and Axial Spondyloarthritis - A Discussion with Ashley Chaffin

In this episode I have a great time talking with Ashley Chaffin who is better known on Instagram as Anky.Spanky (instagram.com/anky.spanky). We chat about how she deals with being a mother with a chronic illness.
April 25, 2021

Axial Spondyloarthritis And My Body Image

In this episode I discuss an article from the Arthritis Foundation ( Body Image ) titled How Axial Spondyloarthritis and Body Image. I relate this to some things I have dealt with and talk about Jes Hojsan (Episode 049) whos…
April 18, 2021

Fighting Fatigue

As I start back to work after moving I have been extremely tired. Much is fatigue that at this time is uncontrolled. I came across this recent article from Lana Buettner (located on axialspondyloarthritis.net) and thought I …
April 11, 2021

7 Ways To Adjust To Your Chronic Illness

In this episode I discuss 7 ways to adjust your lifestyle to your chronic illness. I also mention that May is AS Awareness Month and you can participate in the Walk Your AS Off event. Items mentioned: Episode Based off this …
March 28, 2021

Technology and AS - A Double Edged Sword

In this episode I look at a suvey done on ankylosingspondylitis.net about technology. The article is here . Is technology helping or harming? What do you think? Go to www.spondypodcast.com and connect with me. Let me know wh…
March 21, 2021

Interview With Lisa Hair - AS Ninja

In this episode I chat with Lisa Hair, a Physician Assistant by day and the AS Ninja by night as she prepares to compete on American Ninja Warrior. The show is a challenging and intense show that places contestants in a time…
Guest: Lisa Hair
March 14, 2021

Standing Tall For Women With Axial Spondyloarthritis

In this episode, I revisit episode 21 (www.spondypodcast.com/21) that was titled But Women Don't Get AS. This is a review of an article from the Spondylitis Association of America(www.spondylitis.org) and their findings on h…
March 7, 2021

10 Tips For Getting Through Your Workday With Axial Spondyloarthritis

In this episode I look at 10 tips to help get you through a work day when you have Axial Spondyloarthritis. This is based upon the following Health Central article: http://www.healthcentral.com/slideshow/work-tips-ankylosing…
Feb. 28, 2021

Treatment Options for Axial Spondyloarthritis

This episode is an expansion of the three part series I did at the end of January to bring more awareness to Axial Spondyloarthritis. In this episode I expand on the treatments that you can discuss with your doctor to assist…
Feb. 21, 2021

Monster Under The Bed - Depression and Sex - An Interview With Author JoEllen Notte

In this episode I get a change to talk with JoEllen Notte author of The Monster Under The Bed, Sex Depression, and the Conversations We Aren't Having . JoEllen's website is redheadbedhead.com where she writes about all sorts…
Guest: JoEllen Notte
Feb. 14, 2021

Learning About Canadian Disability - An Interview with Attorney David Brannen

In todays episode I discuss how Canadians can approach applying for disability due to Axial Spondyloarthrits or any other numerous types of conditions. David can assist Canadians around the country with their needs. Check ou…
Guest: David Brannen
Feb. 7, 2021

Talking Hip Replacements - An Interview with Julie Job

In this interview I discuss the thoughts Julie Job had when deciding to get a hip replacement. As a person with AS, any type of joint replacement is a possibility and hearing aht a person went through in deciding to go throu…
Guest: Julie Job
Jan. 31, 2021

Some Medication and Treatments When You First Are Diagnosed

In this 3rd and final installment, I look at some of the basic items regarding medication and treatments that you can start to consider to treat your Axial Spondyloarthritis. Talk to your Dr so that they can discuss the pros…
Jan. 24, 2021

First Steps In Treating Axial Spondyloarthritis

For the 2nd Part of this 3 part series, I discuss some first steps in treating Axial Spondyloarthritis.
Jan. 17, 2021

Adjusting To An Axial Spondyloarthritis Diagnosis

In this episode I talk about things to consider when you are told you have Axial Spondyloarthritis.
Jan. 10, 2021

10 Natural Treatments To Try For Axial Spondyloarthritis

This week I discuss 10 natural treatments to try to alleviate pain from Axial Spondyloarthritis based upon an article from Healthline. http://www.healthline.com/health/ankylosing-spondylitis-natural-treatment#traditional-tre…
Jan. 3, 2021

Being Chronically Well - An Interview with Callie Hunter

In this episode I talk with Callie Hunter, a Chronic Wellness Coach. She works with people on coming to terms with their chronic illness and all the pieces of their lives affected by their illness. In this I talk with Callie…
Guest: Callie Hunter
Dec. 27, 2020

The Progression of Non-Radiographic Axial Spondyloarthritis

In this episode, I discuss the progression of non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis. This is a continuation of or tie in with last weeks episode where we discussed ankylosing spondylitis. Are these two diseases or one?
Dec. 20, 2020

Your Prognosis with Ankylosing Spondylitis

In this episode, I try to help newly diagnosed people with Ankylosing Spondylitis understand what their prognosis with the disease may be.
Dec. 13, 2020

Pain, Anxiety, and Depression with Axial Spondyloarthritis

I look at how pain, depression, and anxiety can make Axial Spondyloarthritis worse. This episode is based upon the article listed below and includes my thoughts and feelings on how I dealt with these issues. https://ankylosi…
Dec. 6, 2020

Flares - The Basics

In this episode, I look at flares and some things that can be done to help work through a flare.
Nov. 29, 2020

Starting A Weekly Exercise Plan

Lets get going? Who is sick and tired of being sick and tired. While there is no cure for Axial Spondyloarthritis, We do not have to be saddled with additional poor issues above and beyond AS due to inactivity. Healthline ar…
Nov. 22, 2020

Disability - A Discussion with Attorney Jonathan Ginsberg

I talk with Jonathan Ginsberg, an attorney in the Atlanta, Georgia area that handles Social Security Disability cases around the United States. He has 27 years experience handling these type of cases and a YouTube channel wi…
Nov. 15, 2020

Steff Di Pardo - Author and AS Advocate

Interview with Steff Di Pardo author of Just Breathe: Short Essays About My Life With A Chronic Illness. Steff was diagnosed at a younf age and turned her battle with Axial Spondyloarthritis into a book and platform to do a…