The Expert Series is an educational podcast series featuring empowering presentations from leading lupus experts with a focus on helping you live well with lupus. Presented by the Lupus Foundation of America, we touch on the daily issues that affect those with lupus: flares, health, medical care, exercise, managing doctor's appointments, diagnosis, and much more.
Lupus: The Expert Series
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The Expert Series is an educational podcast series featuring empowering presentations from leading lupus experts with a focus on helping you live well with lupus. Presented by the Lupus Foundation of America, we touch on the daily issues that affect those with lupus: flares, health, medical care, exercise, managing doctor's appointments, diagnosis, and much more.
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Recent Episodes
June 17, 2026
The Expert Series S9E3: Steroids - The Essential Lupus Medicine We Love to Hate
Dr. Megan Lockwood explains how essential steroids are for lupus treatment while discussing risks and personalized management strategies in this interview.
March 25, 2026
The Expert Series S9E2: Taking Care of Your Mental Health - Advice for Making Therapy Work for You
<p>In this episode of the Lupus Foundation of America's The Expert Series podcast, Dr. Nicoleta Skoufalos discusses lessons from her new book, Understanding Autoimmune Disease: A Therapist's Guide to Invisible Illness. This conversation focuses on the emotional and psychological impact of living with autoimmune diseases like lupus. Topics include loss of identity, trauma, finding the right mental health support, and strategies for integrating illness into one's sense of self.</p><p><br /></p><p>Sign up to receive emails from the Lupus Foundation of America (LFA) when new episodes are published: https://support.lupus.org/site/SPageNavigator/email_subscribe_expert_series.html</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Episode Takeaways:</strong></p><ul><li>Autoimmune disease can disrupt identity and strain personal relationships</li><li>Misdiagnosis and medical gaslighting often create lasting emotional trauma</li><li>Accessing the right mental health support is essential for autoimmune patients</li><li>Clear communication strategies help others better understand invisible illnesses</li><li>Rebuilding identity and discovering new meaning is a key part of life after diagnosis</li></ul><p><br /></p><p><strong>Related Resources:</strong></p><ul><li>Ask a Lupus Health Educator (LFA): https://www.lupus.org/care-support/ask-a-health-educator</li><li>Find Support Near You (LFA): https://www.lupus.org/resources/find-support-near-you</li><li>National Resource Center on Lupus (LFA): https://www.lupus.org/resources</li><li>The Expert Series (LFA): https://www.lupus.org/resources/lupus-the-expert-series</li><li>Understanding Autoimmune Disease: A Therapist's Guide to Invisible Illness: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/807102/understanding-autoimmune-disease-by-nicoletta-skoufalos-preface-by-cristina-dorazio-phd-foreword-by-sue-gloor/</li><li>Managing Your Mental Health with Lupus (LFA): https://www.lupus.org/resources/lupus-and-depression-know-the-signs-and-how-to-get-help</li></ul><p><br /></p>
January 26, 2026
The Expert Series S9 E1: Your Lupus Treatment Roadmap - Understanding the New Guidelines and What They Mean for You
<p>In this episode of the Lupus Foundation of America's The Expert Series podcast, Dr. Cindy Aranow discusses the newly released American College of Rheumatology treatment guidelines for systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). She explains the importance of these guidelines in providing evidence-based recommendations for individualized patient care, the process of developing and updating the guidelines and key changes that emphasize optimal disease control and reducing long-term steroid use. Dr. Aranow highlights the need for patient engagement and communication with health care providers to ensure effective management of lupus.</p><p><br></p><p>This episode of The Expert Series was sponsored by AstraZeneca. The Lupus Foundation of America would like to thank AstraZeneca for their support of education programs for people with lupus.</p><p><br></p><p>Sign up to receive emails from the Lupus Foundation of America (LFA) when new episodes are published: https://support.lupus.org/site/SPageNavigator/email_subscribe_expert_series.html</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Episode Takeaways:</strong></p><ul><li>Treatment guidelines are recommendations, not mandates, and support - not replace - your doctor’s clinical judgment.</li><li>Lupus is a highly individualized disease, so care must be tailored to each person.</li><li>A diverse group of experts develops and regularly updates guidelines based on new research.</li><li>Guidelines help clinicians navigate complex and evolving medical evidence.</li><li>Recent guidelines emphasize achieving remission or low disease activity while reducing long-term steroid use.</li><li>Open communication and active patient involvement are essential for effective treatment decisions. </li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Related Resources:</strong></p><ul><li>Ask a Lupus Health Educator (LFA): https://www.lupus.org/care-support/ask-a-health-educator</li><li>Find Support Near You (LFA): https://www.lupus.org/resources/find-support-near-you</li><li>National Resource Center on Lupus (LFA): https://www.lupus.org/resources</li><li>The Expert Series (LFA): https://www.lupus.org/resources/lupus-the-expert-series</li><li>New Lupus Treatment Guidelines (ACR): https://rheumatology.org/press-releases/new-lupus-sle-clinical-practice-guidelines-released</li></ul><p><br></p>
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