by Natasha
Welcome to the Take a Pain Check podcast, a community founded and hosted by the one and only Natasha Trehan. Our podcast is all about diving into the nitty-gritty conversations about health, relationships and everything in between when it comes to living with a chronic illness. With personal experiences from guests, we aim to create an engaging space for anyone looking for support, inspiration, and a good laugh. And we don't just stop there. By bringing together a diverse and amazing lineup of healthcare professionals and patients, we're modeling a wide variety of perspectives. This is especia
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April 27, 2025
<p>In this episode of Take a Pain Check, we are joined by the Jenna Kedy, a passionate advocate living with Juvenile Arthritis and Fibromyalgia. We dive deep into Jenna’s diagnosis journey, navigating school and childhood with a chronic illness, and the challenges of finding proper pediatric care. Jenna opens up about learning to advocate for herself, balancing a busy life of advocacy, volunteering, and pageantry, and the realities of managing pain and flare-ups. We also explore the differences in healthcare systems across Canada, her work with IMPaCT Trials mentoring researchers, and her inspiring role as a Youth Board Member and Youth Ambassador at Take a Pain Check.Register for our in person event here by April 27th: https://forms.gle/tWdabTbta8ZYeieb8Donate to Take a Pain Check Today: https://www.gofundme.com/f/takeapaincDon't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes.Jenna's socials:Instagram: _missjennak_ LinkedIn: Jenna Kedy Our socials:https://www.takeapaincheck.comhttps://www.instagram.com/takeapaincheck_/ https://www.tiktok.com/@takeapaincheckhttps://ca.linkedin.com/company/take-a-pain-checkhttps://www.youtube.com/@takeapaincheckhttps://www.facebook.com/TakeaPainCheckhttps://www.x.com/takeapaincheck</p>
March 16, 2025
<p>In this episode of Take a Pain Check, our host Natasha introduces our guest Dr Erica Lawson. Dr. Erica Lawson is a pediatric rheumatologist and Program Director for the UCSF Pediatric Rheumatology Fellowship. We dive into her journey in medicine, passion for pediatric rheumatology, and the challenges young patients face—from diagnosis to transitioning to adult care. Dr. Lawson shares insights on parental involvement, health disparities, and the importance of collaboration in healthcare. She also discusses balancing family life with a demanding career. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more insightful episodes.Register for our in person event here: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa2hNNC1yVWhZNjV4R1o4eWNwRHc2MHFiYXVsUXxBQ3Jtc0tsNkFKVXhrOUtFS1Fnc3hUMXpFR1ZNWmVicktaTmgwVEI5d05OQUxKQ2RHUnV4VkxrSGZLUTY5ZVR6dG53VjdhS01VdE5tNnRYaXFtRmNnVGYwcG40NlhXdl9kY0Fqb19mMGZGQWoycFRDb1FNTkNHQQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.gle%2FtWdabTbta8ZYeieb8&v=_uUMQN16iCE" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://forms.gle/tWdabTbta8ZYeieb8</a>Donate to Take a Pain Check Today: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa2lEQlNKSExLaDJLcFcxNGZlTG1xYXRVVUM5Z3xBQ3Jtc0trdTBlbF9iWU5FZkwxQ3VBQ09leFo0NW5oSXFOVTUybllyS0NjNFo3ZkdXcXdpTWtraXNNQ1ZSeTJNdHhoWFhFcExfZTI2dTdqOW1ESmJBQ1Jzem5SYXBlWW5Kemc2YkpYaUdkMEVPVEJObWRveWVjNA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gofundme.com%2Ff%2Ftakeapainc&v=_uUMQN16iCE" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.gofundme.com/f/takeapainc</a>Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes.Our socials:Website: www.takeapaincheck.comInstagram: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqblRfc2VSMkt4alZFQTVqazY2NGltWl83NkVTd3xBQ3Jtc0tuZnRYVkZpNXZVMTg5dUZ2OVo1Q3AzaUJkRUcyMWNGOXZoMVBoVHZxcDUtdTUzUnIyYW05U1dxVkRpRk5MV0puc0M2NHhxYXNEWUJGa1JkZDdRUDFfMTdjemU0VTBheEpGSnBjV1pGaWJXXzlSRXg4MA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Ftakeapaincheck_%2F&v=_uUMQN16iCE" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/takeapainch...</a>Tiktok: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbGVQWDhCVVozMjlvRGQ3Y0NhSVJjaW5lS2gzQXxBQ3Jtc0tudlNScDdnUF9qYnNaV2F0MHc4UnVVRE1jeHZqYXBSN0xTcjgtSXJ6NTk2clJWS054TlNZNmlyVEptUGJUeWQ2UjRsdkIwLWF1LU9jT2dfTDAxQ0E1TUt3SXJhYTRJeFdxMHRJRWRPbnBrV2cycUl6NA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tiktok.com%2F%40takeapaincheck%3Flang%3Den&v=_uUMQN16iCE" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.tiktok.com/@takeapainchec...</a>X: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbEh2MElHdkctdHFNYzk0cGh5R08xUEdTeWFEQXxBQ3Jtc0tteXNld1ZrT0VwRnR2ejIzd2Vqdzh0bHRJZEN0WWFBQjBEMHlvaXU0d1ZYVXFGTHRsVDl2ZUJ6MzBnOUlaWkNMQjVLMDVSaHNVdVRNRldzaUM3OEFLUnFicnlVbU9OY1h1OFZGV1VvQkpLX1FnbWlyWQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fx.com%2Ftakeapaincheck&v=_uUMQN16iCE" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://x.com/takeapaincheck</a>Linkedin: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa1F0ZzlFYjYzTlZlOHV0MWJVNVZKVUpfZDJaZ3xBQ3Jtc0trdmhGdkxuX2tKTXN5bWFsYlh2MGZVZDN6cGs1NEMza25IMS0ycG12Z2pWVGpqeDkwal95V29vcWx4dkZPdlMwZk1FaWR6cmhZeGtTajBUN1hpZHBlc193SHNiZDltaDdEeHhyZlpNRXY3NnZmc3BaYw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Ftake-a-pain-check%2F&v=_uUMQN16iCE" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.linkedin.com/company/take...</a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/arthritis">#arthritis</a> </p>
March 2, 2025
<p><br>In this episode of Take a Pain Check, Natasha is joined by the inspiring Sahara as she shares her journey of being diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) during the COVID-19 pandemic. They dive into the challenges of getting a diagnosis amid uncertainty, navigating university while managing a chronic illness, and finding the right resources for understanding RA.Sahara opens up about how her south Asian background influenced her family’s understanding of her condition and how she worked to create a supportive space for herself and others who are immunocompromised. She also talk about the importance of setting boundaries, adapting to unexpected challenges while traveling, and lifestyle changes that help her manage flares. Beyond her health journey, Sahara shares her passion for writing and gives us insight into her two books—Love Letters to Myself, a heartfelt collection of poetry on love, heartbreak, and self-discovery, and Reflections, which explores themes of heritage, culture, and love. She leaves us with valuable advice for students managing a rheumatic disease and reflects on what she would tell her younger self when she was first diagnosed.Donate to Take a Pain Check Today: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbWIyN2t2Qi1XRnZIWms4MkZWV3Yxb1JqUTR3d3xBQ3Jtc0trWGtfODBuYnpUS19helFINHFXWWFUNVpuLUNValVpUERRMG04NVp4eUJ2OEtyNGlNbERoZmJieVUwdTdHWmpEV3F0UUtBQUpMOGpUS3JSWDZiWlBZQVFQTjRxbEVzWFdINjhCa0I2N1hxNk45M0lMQQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gofundme.com%2Ff%2Ftakeapainc&v=VAsaP5wBzRw" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.gofundme.com/f/takeapainc</a>Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes.Our socials:Website: www.takeapaincheck.comInstagram: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbUtkZUZfdzBHN3haa2FJOERXa3RQcG1uODh4QXxBQ3Jtc0tuWEpkVnZMbEVSTTAzWEJIZ1B0RTFtazRMNU1hZHBhemI3bVVGX1E5QVg0S1RQcHlqbEdvTURxUzBNaVlXUHo5NFFhdjJ1cGgxdTduMWcxeWhXUHZVYnNoTEFaSGplTTNwbDFGZmdOLVZlVWhBRjMxOA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Ftakeapaincheck_%2F&v=VAsaP5wBzRw" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"> / takeapaincheck_ </a>Tiktok: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbEZkWkx2NTVlUUdfRGdfQk1BNjVQeGlLRlo5UXxBQ3Jtc0ttWkpyYktXNVNYTkg5MjA2NVJJMXRXWDNxODNQZXljU25URmZYcjUyeE1uX2l4UFRyN1IxRmMtV1FPWVRFZU9DWm15YXZjVnlTU2ZaOHFuY05XNU5QdDREVlV0M1FQNGE4TU5QNEFzc3lraDN3cEt6Yw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tiktok.com%2F%40takeapainchec..&v=VAsaP5wBzRw" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"> / takeapainchec. </a>.X: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqazNIT09RYXRiT01EdEQ0VTZEQmNEb2EzVUxsZ3xBQ3Jtc0tuWmh0MHpBbjI3d3RYM2lWMGx4UFZKVXNjSi1NYlEzWUQ2WmNSNnFuUFpmbjQxbkZZeExHZWdFT1FpWjRHOTlJX19Qd29kVW85SER4VkpUM01MU3RmSUJnZC01M3lwMGlzZ2RpeHM2cHpKTnJxSGxFRQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fx.com%2Ftakeapaincheck&v=VAsaP5wBzRw" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://x.com/takeapaincheck</a>Linkedin: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa2NfZ2F2OTNpNUhzSEFadDE5Vmw4M01EVTF1d3xBQ3Jtc0ttNEVSaGJJZHJ5WlNZX2tqVW54eVY4dmdrY21fR3hNR1oySV8tc3BfNHZ0eUNPMVdfOTdGWjJRM2h0bUczejQwSTJ4OFdDdVU4RGg3c1B2d01hNFVaazBuMUJLUUdUanJQRWFlVXQ1aGs3azlSSEJUcw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Ftake-a-pain-check%2F&v=VAsaP5wBzRw" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"> / take-a-pain-check </a>Sahara’s socials:Instagram: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbHF4SEpRT2xJZGZXR2JQWmdZM2hWMjBWOXFEQXxBQ3Jtc0ttay14Smk2ZDJFWXZEVWNCeElZdjBZaGRCUk93dEp6TXc4b3N0YVlZak10bUM2bWp5VEtDQXVwTklHcXNVLXJaUFpHekh5YmFKYjdWZVpRdTg0UU43Nm9pOXdzYWlMNk8zRWdKQmJUWjhJV1NFb0NjRQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fmissbrainyblog%3Figsh%3DMXJsb3g5ZTV6ZTdkMA%3D%3D&v=VAsaP5wBzRw" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/missbrainyb...</a>Growing Pains, Copyright, 2018, Alessia Cara</p>
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