Inflammation Nation

About Inflammation Nation

Inflammation Nation is a podcast from Arthritis Ireland aimed at increasing awareness and understanding of arthritis and related conditions. www.arthritisireland.ie Inflammation Nation is supported by Pfizer.

Publisher

Arthritis Ireland

Category

health & fitness · science · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

28 Sept 2021

Latest episode

23 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

42 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   23 Sept 2026

   S5 E8: Unravelling Connective Tissue Diseases

   In this episode of Inflammation Nation, Gráinne O’Leary meets Dr Eoghan McCarthy, consultant rheumatologist who runs the lupus and connective tissue disease clinic in Beaumont hospital. During their discussion, Gráinne and Eoghan discuss common symptoms of connective tissue diseases, diagnosis challenges, differentiation and overlap, management and treatment, lifestyle and self-management. They also discuss the latest advances shaping future care. For more information about Arthritis, you can visit our website – ⁠⁠arthritisireland.ie⁠⁠, or contact our helpline at 0818252846. -- Inflammation Nation is supported by Pfizer and Abbvie All content and views expressed are those of Arthritis Ireland

2. 

   16 Sept 2026

   S5 E7: Everyday Strategies for Hand Arthritis

   In this episode of Inflammation Nation, Maebh Coyle meets occupational therapist and accredited hand therapist Paula Minchin who currently serves as a Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist in the rheumatology outpatient service at Naas General Hospital. During their discussion, Maebh and Paula cover a broad range of topics, including how to recognise the signs and symptoms of hand arthritis, early intervention and treatments, and overcoming common day-to-day challenges. For more information about Arthritis, you can visit our website – ⁠⁠arthritisireland.ie⁠⁠, or contact our helpline at 0818252846. -- Inflammation Nation is supported by Pfizer and Abbvie All content and views expressed are those of Arthritis Ireland

3. 

   9 Sept 2026

   S5 E6: Identity and Reinvention after Diagnosis

   In this episode of Inflammation Nation, Tara Regan meets Dr Rosemary Keane, Principal Specialist Clinical Psychologist, specialising in pain management, neurodiversity, and chronic conditions and Anne Burke, who lives with fibromyalgia, osteoarthritis and osteoporosis and had breast cancer in her 40’s. During their interview, they discuss why chronic illness can trigger a deep identity crisis in someone, self-compassion, strategies for coping with a chronic illness and reconnecting with joy. For more information about Arthritis, you can visit our website – ⁠⁠arthritisireland.ie⁠⁠, or contact our helpline at 0818252846. -- Inflammation Nation is supported by Pfizer and Abbvie All content and views expressed are those of Arthritis Ireland

Who has been a guest on Inflammation Nation

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• John Stack
• Gráinne O'Leary
• Louise Moore
• Celine O'Brien
• Joanna McHugh Power

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

1,461,924

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

3.4 / 5

5 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 55 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

42

Social presence

0

YouTube

93

Engagement

77

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Guest appearances

Books guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.

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